After shutting down her very loved label a few months ago, we learn  that the talented Veronique Branquinho is now the creative director for the house of Delvaux. The oldest  leather luxury goods house. We cannot wait to see more ! On the next page a closer look at the three styles created by Veronique Branquinho for Delvaux.

As Veronique Branquino announced the closing on her eleven year  old label,  earlier this week one of my favorite pieces of her spring ‘09 collection will now be a collector’s item. The desert print dress.Via farfetch. Detailed view on the next page.

Veronique Branquinho s/s '09 via style

The most striking thing about these economic times we are living in , is that longevity, experience and talent sadly  are not  factors  that allow brands to survive…as per The cut: ” Belgian fashion-design star Veronique Branquinho will close her eleven-year-old label after a steep decline in orders for fall and numerous canceled orders and nonpayments for the spring collection. The label had about 50 wholesale clients and one stand-alone store in Antwerp, where merchandise should go on clearance pretty soon. Branquinho herself has another gig, as the new artistic director of Belgian leather-goods brand Delvaux. “  Jeez…Don’t even wanna think of who is next?

Monochromatic dressing is a look I am still attempting to perfect, back in the 90’s,grey was everywhere.If you reacall Marc Jacobs collaborated on these heather grey Birks and Isaac Mizrahi was used grey lot as well. No Longer a huge trend,the idea of wearing one color  head to toe is very appealing when done well.I found the Veronique Branquinho fall 08 show to be a really good example.See more here