To seamlessly combine functionality great style and design while being sustainable is what NAU has been able to do with their line of outerwear and apparel mostly made from recycled materials proving that good fashion with a conscience is attainable:
“We’ve infused the concepts of beauty, performance and sustainability into everything we make, but also everything we do. It’s not just about the jacket,it’s also about how and why we make what we make. And if we’ve done our job well, hopefully we’ve inspired you, too,to consider how, and why, you do what you do”.
A closer look at the NAU Autumn/Winter Collection , my new fave outerwear on the next page.
With all the bells and whistles we have seen on footwear for the past couple of seasons , one thing remains constant is that quality and craftsmanship never go out of style.This is where we find Pura Lopez who hails from a family with a long tradition of footwear making . She lends her talent to a collection that is sexy , very versatile and of course expertly crafted in her native Spain. A closer look at the Pura Lopez Footwear Collection for Autumn/Winter 2009 on the next page.
Anna Wintour, the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine for twenty years, is the most powerful and polarizing figure in fashion. Hidden behind her trademark bob and sunglasses, she has never allowed anyone to scrutinize the inner workings of her magazine. Until now. With unprecedented access, filmmaker R.J. Cutler’s new film THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE does for fashion what he did for politics in The War Room, taking the viewer inside a world they only think they know. Every August a record-breaking number of people can’t wait to get their hands on the September issue of Vogue. The 2007 issue was and remains the biggest ever, weighing over four pounds, selling thirteen million copies, and impacting the $300-billion global fashion industry more than any other single publication. An intimate, funny and surprising look at Anna Wintour and her team of larger-than-life editors as they create this must-have Bible of fashion, Cutler explores the untouchable glamour of Wintour’s Vogue to reveal the extraordinarily passionate people at its heart. He takes us behind the scenes at Fashion Week, to Europe, on shoots and reshoots, and into closed-door staff meetings, bearing witness to an arduous, entertaining, and sometimes emotionally demanding process. At the eye of this annual fashion hurricane is the two-decade relationship between Wintour and Grace Coddington, incomparable Creative Director and fashion genius. They are perfectly matched for the age-old conflict between creator and curator. Through them, we see close-up the delicate creative chemistry it takes to remain at the top of the ever-changing fashion field.
Available in Fall 2009 Diesel launches a capsule collection of ” glow in the dark” accessories and denim to ensure that will never go unnoticed on the dance floor.( kinda fun!) I wonder what the markup on these will be? Via neo2. More images on the next page.
Definitely a sign of the changing times, the illustrious Gucci label partners with cutie Mark Ronson on a sneaker collabo that will be available in Gucci Pop Up stores all over the world. NYC’s opens , October 23 on Crosby street. More images on the next page via bkrw.
We attended the launch of the collaboration between Airwalk and Staple to be avaliable at Payless on August 11th. Jeff Staple took influences from east and west coast and everything in the middle to design 9 styles, 5 guys and 4 ladies priced from $29.99 to $49.99! On the next page a closer look at the festivities and the sneakers.
Wwd reports: Rodarte be bringing their ethereal sensibility to a wider world when Target introduces Rodarte in December as part of its Go International series of limited collections.The 55-piece Rodarte line for Go International will launch at most Target stores nationwide and on target.com on Dec. 20, and will be available through Feb. 6.
While it may be hard to imagine translating Rodarte’s hand-wrought designs for the mass market, Target claims to have stayed true to the spirit of the luxury-priced label. “What you’ll notice is an amazing eye for detail,” said Joshua Thomas, a Target spokesman. “It’s very feminine, yet very modern. The collection incorporates a rich mix of patterns and fabrications and everything from sequins and bows to faux fur. The key with Rodarte is layering.” Prices for Target’s Go International Rodarte collection will range from $9.99 for knee-highs to $79.99 for a leopard print jacket. “
We admire the Mulleavy sister’s talent ,and cannot wait to see this, a major step for Target. Can we say we have seen it ALL in the world of high end and Mass collaborations? I’m Suprised that they did not work with H&M or Topshop .Is Chanel next?
Just when I thought I had found” the studded bag“, I discover this beauty, at dc and had to share. Novalla Royale based in LA creates luxury bags like the Mister by re-using leather jackets allowing the production to create less waste and the bags to be incredibly soft and unique . More views of the Mister bag on the next page.
One of my favorites, Jean Paul Gaultier launches a collection for kids age 2 to 16 aptly called Junior Jean-Paul Gaultier inspired by his hottest looks from the eighties.I’m usually on the fence about designer kids clothes but rocking Gaultier at 13 is just irresistible! via VF.
Daphne, The signature fragrance created by CDG in collaboration with the very edgy Daphne Guiness is now available for pre-order at Blackbird and by its description has all the makings of one of those scents, that are set apart as refined, and high-end. The Snobettes favorite kind. ”The fragrance embodies the battle of contradictions, with bitter orange, incense and saffron among its top notes, a heart of tuberose, rose, iris and jasmine, and a base note of oud, amber and vanilla. Daphne’s outer carton is made of white linen book cloth, while its interior has a high-gloss black finish. The transparent bottle is engraved and protected in a red velvet pouch.” via Blackbird.
