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On Our Radar: Aquascutum Is Coming to America
British brand Aquascutum will be expanding its territory into the the US come Fall. The company is set to launch a line of separates named the London collection at Saks Fifth Avenue locations in August. Meanwhile, Bergdorf Goodman will carry Aquascutum's vintage collection of coats.
London Fashion Week, Spring 2008: Aquascutum
British brand Aquascutum is known for inventing the first waterproof cloth in 1853 and creating the raincoat to protect the English from the unpredictable weather. Given those facts, it's not surprising the Spring collection was chock full of outerwear. The majority were simple with clean lines, functional yet stylish.
On Our Radar: Aquascutum Vintage
This month, traditional British brand Aquascutum is launching a limited edition collection of coats and trenches inspired by designs from the 30s through the 50s.
The Aquascutum Vintage collection will include pieces worn by past Aquascutum fans and icons like Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren, and will be sold in the U.S. exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman.
Designer Spotlight: Aquascutum
In a world of countless burgeoning young designers, Aquascutum by comparison is quite ancient. Founded in 1851 by John Emary - who invented the first waterproof cloth and created the raincoat, Aquascutum's name is derived from its beginnings: 'aqua' (Latin for water) and 'scutum' (Latin for shield).
155 years or so later, head designers Michael Herz and Graeme Fidler lead the brand's legacy of impeccable British tailoring into the future.
Fab Ad: Aquascutum Fall/Winter 2007 Featuring Gisele
Gisele may have recently parted ways with Victoria's Secret, but that doesn't mean she has said goodbye to modeling once and for all! The Brazilian babe is back in front of the high fashion lenses for Aquascutum's Fall/Winter '07 ad campaign. And don't forget she will be the upcoming face of YSl's Fall ads too.
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Spring Peek: Laid-back
If you're not off venturing to exotica or taking risks with avant-garde and the funky bunch, maybe you'd rather stay home and be laid-back. Spring has a diverse group of trends for us to eat up and those seeking solstice can feast their eyes here. Light fabrics and relaxed silhouettes were elegant on the Spring runways — such was the case at Emporio Armani (pictured) where girls looked beyond cool.
Fab Finding Follow Up: Off to London...Fashion Week!
Last week, I asked you to imagine I'm flying overseas to catch runway shows by Giles, Luella Bartley, Aquascutum and the like at London Fashion Week. London is more avant-garde and funky than New York Fashion Week, so I asked you to think outside the box!
I started you off with these Anthropologie Prim & Proper Wedges, $178, because they're off the beaten path and look comfy.
Come Fab Finding With Me: Off to London...Fashion Week!
I am so exhausted from New York Fashion Week so I sadly can't attend London Fashion Week. But a girl can dream! Imagine Fab is flying overseas to catch runway shows by Giles, Luella Bartley, Aquascutum and the like.
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