Now in its fourth season, Pierre Balmain is definitely forming an identity outside its parent line. While Balmain’s luxe, rock ‘n roll vision is certainly at the heart of the label’s DNA, there is also a pared down, street wear accessibility that gives it a niche all its own. This season was sort of a Read more →
Kimberly Ovitz has a knack for drawing inspiration from the most obscure and interesting places. For fall, she explored natural defense mechanisms.
Designer Jade Lai delivered her signature brand of refined comfort with her Everything Is Fine Fall collection.
We were excited to chat with Surface To Air Creative Director Aldric Speer to learn how his strong vision and laidback attitude play into the collections, and of course what he’s cooking up next.
It wasn’t until a store placed an order for nearly everything on offer that Melissa Coker of LA-based label Wren realized she had a bona fide fashion line. But the designer has certainly come a long way since then.
We caught up with Coker, who is now based in a spacious studio in downtown LA, where she produces her collections. Of course we were dying to know how one of our favorite indie labels grew from a hobby to a successful brand, and how Helmut Lang and Andre Leon Tally played a part. Read on to find out how Melissa Coker of Wren is making it…
Another year, another New Year’s Eve–and that means another New Year’s Eve wardrobe dilemma.
Lauren Moffatt‘s eponymous label has become internationally recognized for its quirky-cool girl vibe.
She started out as a graphic designer in her hometown of Philly before relocating to New York. It was aboard her 31-foot house boat docked on Hudson River that Moffatt started sewing her first ready-to-wear collection in 2000.
When Andrea Lieberman launched A.L.C. in 2009, the fashion world quickly embraced her vision for the modern woman’s wardrobe. But long before Bergdorfs and Barneys started stocking her designs, Leiberman was already an established industry player.
The Parsons graduate actually started in retail with her own NYC boutique Culture and Reality, which sold bits ‘n pieces inspired by her extensive travels. Eventually Lieberman’s discerning eye led her into the world of styling, where she skyrocketed to fame working with big name clients like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson. In fact, Lieberman was responsible for J.Lo, who was a client of hers at the time, wearing that now-iconic green Versace number to the Grammys.
We caught up with Lieberman to learn more about how she seeks inspiration everywhere from Africa to New York and how she built her brand.
It’s that time of the year where a simple glance at your planner can induce waves of outfit anxiety. Office holiday party, Christmas with your new BF’s family, glitzy NYE event—there’s a lot to polish up for. That’s why we are seriously crushing on Calypso St. Barth’s new Soiree collection.
And we’re offering you 25% off…
Thom Dolan may be a little known up-and-coming label, but designer Thomasine Dolan is actually an industry vet with 20 years under her belt. After years and years of working for big names like Ralph Lauren, Armani and Banana Republic, Dolan decided she was finally ready to tell her own story. In 2010 she launched her label with a few retro swimsuits, which quickly grew into a complete range of classic, masculine-meets-feminine pieces in high quality fabrics.
The busy New Yorker balances being a mom of three with running her growing business, both of which she does from her Broome St. apartment. She invited me into her amazing home (her studio is the floor below), and it was easy to get sidetracked as we discussed everything from her love of The Sound of Music to her dismay over the Kardashian phenomenon. One thing is certain, if you haven’t heard of this designer, who is as honest and witty as her designs, it’s time to take note. Read on to learn more.
We love fashion with a sense of humor, so we’re smitten with accessories label V°73, which plays with the concept of luxury with its range of high-end canvas bags. Already big in Italy, the label launches in the States in 2013.
After 16 years in the biz, Monique Lhuillier opened her first New York flagship on 71st and Madison last night. The designer referred to the boutique as a ‘jewel box’ to highlight her designs, and the gorgeous Waterford chandeliers and grey suede walls certainly did just that. Housed in a 19th century townhouse, the 3000 square foot, two story space actually feels quite intimate thanks to small rooms and nooks throughout.
We caught a quiet moment with Lhuillier, who juggles being a mother and wife with her super successful bridal and mainline collections. And she looks utterly glamorous while she does it.
