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Former Cacharel Designers Work on a Budget
While many dread budget restraints, former Cacharel designer Ignacio Ribeiro welcomes it. "Cutting budgets back is so exciting," he said, referring to the relaunch of him and his wife, Suzanna Clement's label, Clement Ribeiro. The duo put their company into voluntary liquidation in 2005 and left Cacharel in 2007.
On Our Radar: Cacharel Reinvents Itself
In a time when originality is of utmost importance, French contemporary sportswear brand Cacharel has announced that it's redefining itself. "There will no longer be a ‘Cacharel by . .
Style Glossary: Culottes
Culottes
Women's flared, shortened pant, made to look like a skirt. They differ from trousers or shorts by being much fuller at the bottom (hem) than at the waist. They're unlike a skort, which is shorts that have a front covering to resemble a skirt.
Fab Flash: Eley Kishimoto to Helm Cacharel
London-based Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto have been tapped as the new designers for Cacharel. The couple has collaborated on the Eley Kishimoto line, well-known for its colorful graphic prints, since the mid-90s. In the past, they have contributed their talent for print designs and fabric development to Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.
Online Sale Alert! 50% Off at Le Train Bleu
Le Train Bleu is currently offering half off on most styles in its online store. What I like about this Portland-based store is that it also ships internationally to Western Europe, Canada, Australia, Japan and more! Go here to see if they ship to your hood.
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Friday Fab News Roundup!
- Could you be the next Comptoir des Cotonniers model? — Grazia Daily
- Shalom Harlow goes organic — FWD
- Christian Siriano Spring 2010 scoop! — Flypaper
- Cannabis is moving into the mainstream, with fashion, films, and TV — LA Times
- Project Runway rumble — Page Six
- Get Blake Lively's look for less — Frugal-Fashionista
- Shakira for Vanity Fair October 2009 — Red Carpet Fashion Awards
- Louis Vuitton wins another counterfeiting law suit — New York Times
- Cacharel change — Vogue UK
- Aloha Rag introduces its own line — WWD
- Anna Sui teams up with Target to turn trash into arm candy — Nylon
Style Glossary: Liberty Print
Liberty
A feminine print of small garden-party florals. First popularized by London's Liberty & Co. department store.
Fab Flash: Vera Wang and Fellow Designers Announce Fashion Week Changes
You know something is awry when Vera Wang pulls out of showing her collection at Bryant Park in February.
“I finally made the decision last night based on many, many things. The intimacy of a smaller show feels much more appropriate for these times.
Designer Spotlight: Eley Kishimoto
Since Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto, the London designers behind Eley Kishimoto, were recently named the new creative directors for Cacharel, I thought I would give you a better introduction to their style.
Known in some circles as the patron saints of print, Eley Kishimoto has been credited with influencing the resurgence of patterns on the international design scene. They partnered in the 1992 directly after graduating from Central Saint Martins design school, starting in womenswear but eventually expanding into bags, jewelery, sunglasses, and even home accessories.
Shoe Designer Spotlight: Jonathan Kelsey
Move over Christian Louboutin — there's a new shoe man in town, and he's serving up sexy and intelligent footwear. I'm not implying that Loub needs to move out, but his new neighbor, Jonathan Kelsey, is posing a serious threat. Jonathan honed his skills at Jimmy Choo, Cacharel, and Giles Deacon, so his posh designs should come as no surprise.
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