Matthew Williamson debuted his first accessory collection in collaboration with Atelier Swarovski on the runway for spring 2010.
Williamson's inspiration for the crystal cuffs, breastplate necklaces, and evening clutches was drawn from the artist Jim Lambie, who is best know for arranging brightly colored tape into geometric patterns. As a result the accessory collection consists of vibrantly colored, oversized graphic pieces—much in line with Williamson's signature aesthetic.
For the spring collections Atelier Swarovski also worked with Zaha Hadid (zigzag-shaped rings), Jason Wu (sculptural necklaces) and Nicholas Kirkwood to create exclusive crystal jewelry and accessories. Past designer collaborations have included Christopher Kane, Doo.Ri Chung, Hussein Chalayan, Giles Deacon, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, and Philip Crangi.
The CFDA nominations have been announced and Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, and Rodarte are nominated for 2009 Womenswear Designer Of The Year.
Yesterday we pointed out a video interview with Pierre Hardy and it seems there is another to add to that list, today NYMag runs a piece with Karl Lagerfeld.
It has been announced that Alber Elbaz has tapped Nicholas Kirkwood to design the footwear for Lanvin, the partnership will begin next season.
The designer Jil Sander--not the fashion house--is slated to design an upcoming capsule collection for mass market retailer, Uniqlo.
Today our friends at Racked spotted a pair of Nicholas Kirkwood-like heels in the window of the Giuseppe Zanotti shop. We have to say we think these heels are kind of tired. Even Kirkwood, the mastermind behind the pair we saw in Rodarte's Spring 09 show, was quoted in saying he was moving on from such heights. The truth is, very few women would actually brave such a heel or, considering the economy, dream of wearing something so noticeable. In reality, most fashion insiders are head to toe in black and most consumers are home saving money. We think this will hit home with designers this Fall 09. Props to Racked for spotting the shoe--turns out the shoe is a Spring 09 limited edition, available only in the Zanotti flagship stores.
Nicholas Kirkwood, genius of the sky-high heel, has spoken with both Grazia and Style.com about his working on, gasp, flats. Apparently watching models fall in his shoes at the Rodarte show (and beyond) has turned him off the subject.
Hedi Slimane shot the Spring 09 Prada menswear ad campaign and the models come from a certain rock-pedigree that might interest a hipster or two. A photo from the striking ad campaign right here.
M.I.A., pregnant as ever, has a just-launched clothing line that puts American Apparel's Akrika leggings to shame. Details of the silk screens and graphic happenings, right here.
Another clothing line to drop: Lanvin for Acne has officially landed in stores and online and will single-handedly make your two-hundred dollar Current/Elliot jeans feel like their from JC Penney. Check out the look book right here.
11/24/08 Photos by WireImage
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The future may be impossible to predict but as they say the show must go on and in fashion there is never a "consumers go naked" day off.
J. C. Penney Company, Inc will launch of ALLEN B, a complete women's fashion sportswear and dress collection designed by Allen B. Schwartz to be sold exclusively at JCPenney. Co-founder of renowned brand Esprit de Corp and owner of brand A.B.S., Allen B. Schwartz is a master at reworking trends, particular on the red carpet, and bringing them to market in record time
The short list of the British Fashion Awards has been released. Nominees for emerging takent include Danielle Scutt, Louise Goldin, and Felder Felder in ready to wear and Nicholas Kirkwood, Charlotte Olympia, and Anna Vince in accessories.
Fashion brands continue to expand overseas. Ralph Lauren has opened it first store in Turkey and Armani is opening its first store in India's New Delhi.
Pantyhose for men? This must be a joe and yet somehow the pieces begs to be taken seriously.
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