Timeworn yet timeless best encompasses Sophia Kokosalaki‘s collection for Diesel Black Gold this season. Set inside of the massive Pier 94, a maze of folding chairs whose occupants included Chace Crawford, Vanessa Hudgens, and Wyclef Jean, filled only a small portion of the stark concrete space.
The pieces were meant to look as if they had come to life out of a sepia photograph, and indeed the maroons, olive greens, navys, and neutrals all had a tinge of rust coloring to them.
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At New York Fashion Week we were plenty impressed with Sophia Kokosalaki’s runway collection for Diesel Black Gold. It seems that department store buyers were as well. Diesel owner Renzo Rosso has hired a new management team to handle the label’s expansion, from re-branding the area of floor space in Diesel boutiques where Diesel Black [...]
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Jeremy hung out backstage before Sophia Kokosalaki’s Diesel debut–he found models, Kate Lanphear, and some seriously cool clothes.
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Sophia Kokosalaki might be renown for her ability to drape a dress, but few knew what to expect when it was announced she would take over as lead designer at Diesel Black Gold, Renzo Rosso’s attempt at bringing high design to his denim brand. (Rosso is also an investor in Kokosalaki’s namesake label.) Good news: [...]
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Love Me: The LOVE staff, including Tim Clifton-Green and his perfect hat, spent the afternoon perusing The Armani Times. Rubbish Mag, one more reason we wish we lived in London (or Britt does). {LOVEblog} Greener Pastures: This made us so giggly and excited, we’re a little embarrassed. There was not a cooler shade on the [...]
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Julia, Architect Got Her: Dans les Tuileries yesterday afternoon. Stalked Her: Because if we wore fur, we’d wear it like that – had to ask where it came from. Shot Her: Because she’s an architect who fit in perfectly with the Parisian fashion crowd and that is quite a feat. Aside from Lagerfeld, she’s working [...]
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WWD reports (though it turns out The Daily had this earlier), that Sophia Kokosalaki is designing a small denim collection. The six-piece line will include jackets, miniskirts, pants and shorts, all in black – and jeans made of Japanese stretch denim. Sophia says the line is more wearable than her eponymous label, which she considers [...]
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You will love this or hate this, and of course, we love it: Leigh Lezark will walk for Henry Holland this season during London Fashion Week. Meanwhile, her fellow MisShapes Greg and Geordon will DJ music for the show, and the three will be reunited for Jeremy Scott and Sophia Kokosalaki, where they’re also providing [...]
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It’s crazy, it’s overwhelming, it makes you want to scream… It’s the Barneys Warehouse Sale. But is it worth braving the insanity? We did this morning, and you should too, if: -You really wanted a pair of those satin cap-toe platforms Lindsay wore in the Miu Miu ads. There are lots, and they’re marked down [...]
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Strategies Nine West used to break out of their mall brand ID: Pairing with Vivienne Westwood, Thakoon, and Sophia Kokosalaki. Problem: the shoes were too expensive for most Nine West girls, but too cheaply made for $250 shoes. Creating a premium Nine West line of more expensive, fashion forward shoes. Problem: girls didn’t want to [...]
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