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Alexander Lewis Pre-Fall 2013London designer Alexander Lewis opts for target separates in his sophomore, Pre-Fall 2013 collection.
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James Long For TopmanRoyal College of Art graduate, James Long, has built his name and reputation doing what all our favorite British designers do best: mixing new ideas with the traditional. Designer of eponymous label, his trademark look is strong, bold, directional menswear, with
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Coven Spring/Summer 2013 CampaignBrazilian label COVEN embraced the nautical trend this season, not only with maritime inspired motifs but as well as in the setting of their Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign. Photographed by Gustavo Marx, who placed models Debora Muller and Lovani Pinnow on a neutral paneled ship deck, our attention is totally on the vivid color palette of [...]
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Graduate Collection by Jessica LeclereIt’s always a pleasure discovering talented student fashion designers, the UK based student Jessica Leclere of Chelsea College of Art and Design has a flawless graduate collection of knitted and textured garments with a beautiful color palette inspired by the cold and dreamy aesthetic of the Nordic coastlines. Keep an eye on her…
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Eleanor Amoroso F/W 2012In the age of fast fashion, the demand for one-of-a-kind showpiece garments is as precious as ever. One of the most wearable options for this kind of investment is knitwear. Joining the likes of Mark Fast, Craig Lawrence, and Sandra Backlund, Eleanor Amoroso is the latest novelty knitwear designer pushing boundaries when it comes to [...]
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TrendWatch: Piece d’Anarchive S/S 2012 CollectionVirginie Muys and sisters Deborah and Priscilla Royer are the Trio behind hot new french label Piece d’Arnachive. An interesting name mixing two different terms: Anarchy and Archive – The word Archive in reference to the expertise and the French heritage of tailoring techniques, and Anarchy for their envy to disrupt the conventions. “This name was born [...]
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TrendWatch: Shaun SamsonAfter studying fashion in Los Angeles and working with Jeremy Scott on 4 collections, California-born designer Shaun Samson continued onto Central Saint Martins, where he earned a BA and MA degree in Fashion Menswear. The talented designer showcased his first collection, F/W 2011-12, sponsored by Woolrich as part of London Fashion Week in February 2011. [...]
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More or Less by Nanna van BlaaderenThe latest ‘More or Less’ knitwear collection by Nanna van Blaaderen is inspired by organic forms, animal and nature. The designer used thick woolen yarns in off-white colors and experimented in combining knitting techniques with braiding techniques. Soft textures and raw expressive structures of these knitted sculptural pieces are applied in fashion, interiors and autonomous [...]
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Missoni Menswear S/S 2012After flipping through too many menswear collection with zero impact for S/S 2012, I got to Missoni, which I can always count on for an emotional lift. The colors and patterns add to this knitwear remixed look that I have always associated with Missoni. I especially loved the knitwear suits, looked like a jogging de [...]
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Laura Theiss S/S 2011 CollectionLithuanian-born London-based knitwear designer Laura Theiss blown us away with her resent SS11 collection. The designs combine traditional hand-knitting and crochet techniques inspired by Far East costumes with metallic embellishment, unusual color combinations and futuristic, feminine vision in the forms. The inspiration behind collection was Chinese ancient legend about Dropa Discs and their owners “visitors from the sky” whom originates from 10.000 B.C. We really love [...]
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Sibling Collection 6We have been following Sibling since day one (see archive here) and the brand has come a really long way in the last few years. What started as a very avant-garde knitwear line shifted into a somewhat edgy streetwear aesthetic and has since evolved into a leader in men’s knitwear trends for the sportswear de [...]
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TrendWatch: Designer Julie EilenbergerInspired by science fiction and old Hollywood movies, the young Danish designer Julie Eilenberger introduces her latest work. A knitted sweater, a crochet bathing suit and an oversize jacket, make up her gorgeous latest collection. Currently completing her thesis in Berlin, Julie has already shown in 3 Berlin Fashion Weeks and completed a collection for [...]