Posts for July 12th 2008

martin margiela

Maison Martin Margiela Serves Up Gold, Silver, and Diamonds

>> You may have thought Martin Margiela an unlikely man to grow his brand in a big way, but his plans say otherwise.  A new eyewear style for Spring 2009, his first scent for Fall 2009, but first: A fine jewelry collection in conjunction with Damiani.
Maison Martin Margiela Serves Up Gold, Silver, and Diamonds

>> You may have thought Martin Margiela an unlikely man to grow his brand in a big way, but his plans say otherwise.  A new eyewear style for Spring 2009, his first scent for Fall 2009, but first: A fine jewelry collection in conjunction with Damiani.

The chunky, minimalist collection of 14 pieces arrives in stores in November, with prices ranging from $1,100 to $61,800.  Margiela plans to design one fine jewelry collection a year.
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Marc Jacobs

>> THE ZEITGEIST —Could it be?

>> THE ZEITGEIST —Could it be? The models with no faces and no personality are finally getting kicked to the curb? Word is that Marc Jacobs is marking off "unexpected" types of girls for his Spring 2009 show. But he's not the only one: "eclectic is in . . . As in highlighting curious, interesting and quirky girls who confound the old idea of models." [TI]