>> IN PRODUCTION — Forget the Birkin bag, there's about to be a Birkin sweater. Luxe knit label Lutz & Patmos taps a guest designer each season — in the past it's been Carine Roitfeld, L'Wren Scott, and most recently Kirsten Dunst — and for Spring 2009, the honors go to Jane Birkin. If she makes a New York Fashion Week appearance, hopefully she'll bring daughters Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon with . . . [Nylon]
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For fall and holiday, Lucky Brand is turning to its artisan roots. We just received a press release for Lucky Brand's fall and holiday ad campaign and, as often as we dismiss these efforts because we know the news will turn up in a million places on the same day, we felt like this endeavor was something pretty neat for the brand. Lucky Brand has found an eclectic group of interesting artists and creative people, with the help of Gen Art, to feature in their upcoming campaign. They said of the campaign, "Lucky Brand has always been inspired by the idea of serendipity and possibility. The possibility that you can pursue your passions, and, with a little luck thrown in, live your dream. The artisans we feature in our campaign inspire us because they are following their passions, often times despite hardship. We find, in general, the people who wear our brand are a soulful bunch. The company itself is an eclectic, soulful, group who doubles as employees by day and musicians or artists by night." Which we think is really sweet and should, no doubt, give the brand some special attention this season. The handful of other companies who have employed similar tactics, like Uniqlo or Nike, have, as far as we can tell, been successful with their campaigns. Showing models who are attractive for their moral fiber and extracurricular efforts always, as we know, strikes a chord with the consumer. The first glance at the campaign, shown left, and below, our roundup of some current Lucky Brand duds we'd put our stamp on.
Despite their placement on the fashion calender, Lyell will not being showing this Spring 09. We discovered this yesterday when we requested a pre-fashion week video interview. A representative for Lyell told us that the brand will be showing in February but that the Spring show has been canceled. After news that Mayle (located just down the street from Lyell in Nolita) would be closing down, we couldn't help but feel nervous that the entire contemporary market was shattering before our very eyes. Brands bounce back, we know, and come fall perhaps everything will be just fine. After all, Lyell just got a nice little shoutout in Vogue's September shopping guide (alongside Balenciaga, Balmain, and Topshop) and their new store renovations have enlivened the recently delivered fall collection. A little secret to those who haven't visited the Lyell store; they're one of a handful of boutiques who keep like-new Ferragamo riding boots in stock. For that, among other things, we will stand behind the brand. Ferragamo's will do that to a girl.
Luca Luca has announced itself a new creative director, Raul Melgoza, who will be responsible for the upcoming Spring 09 collection. Luca Luca was acquired by Equitium Group last May and since then, a new chief executive officer, Amir R. Amir, has also been appointed at the company. Luca Luca, founded in 1992, is known for excellent customer service thanks to their conservative approach to expansion.
London Fashion Week will include as many size zero girls in the shows as will New York, Paris, and Milan. Last week those responsible for London Fashion Week announced that size zero models would likely be walking down the runways as none of the other participating cities agreed to set to a minimum for weight.
In other news...Saks Inc. has reported net losses of 31.7 million. Vogue gets slack for it's horribly photoshopped September cover. E-commerce site Fred Flare is opening its first brick and mortar store in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
We love double duty, so when The Beauty of Life brings Two For Tuesdays to our attention, we're thrilled! A limited edition berry stain set by Tarte seems to be just what the beauty addict ordered.
A Boston jewelry designer with Colombian influences, Catalina De La Torre fuses her two influences into well thought out designs. Smashing Darling Blog gets in depth with the designer about her process, her influences and what's coming next.
See Pretty Things has slouchy boots on the brain. By finding a slouchy pair of over the knee boots by LD Tuttle, she's put our credit card balance in serious jeopardy. It was bound to happen.
So Fash'On has a full on obsession with a glamorous photoshoot by photographer Juul de Vries. The elaborate hats, gloves and smoldering makeup has made this shoot her desktop wallpaper.
What happens when someone has degrees in both fashion design and philosophy? Style Chile discovers these answers and more in an interview with Nadia Nour.
