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. "It’s been a big, fun game for us, finding ways to be better, stronger — and Read more

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 . . .’ There’s one star: Cacharel," said Marc Ramanantsoa, the firm’s new managing director. The brand is specifically changing its design studio, management, distribution, and production. In terms of its new Read more

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. Mad for plaid? Get these Cacharel Wool Plaid Culottes ($87, originally $290). Read more

If you're a Violet Affleck fan like we are, then you know she is often spotted in this adorable gray and pink tweed Cacharel Coat. This stylish item, originally priced at $158, is now $111. We know it's not a bargain find like we can get at Crazy 8, but if your tot will wear it as often as lil Violet, you are sure to get your money's worth. And your babe will be fashionably charming on the Read more

Ever since I was a little girl I've loved the smell of Anais Anais by Cacharel. My mother always had a bottle in her bathroom growing up — which totally might have something to do with my adoration for it — and for years this fragrance has remained my staple scent. No matter where I am, Anais Anais feels right for any occasion. Sure, over the years, I've grown to love other classic and Read more

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. After Eley and Kishimoto move to Read more

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. What I like more are their unique clothes, like this Cacharel Purple Chemise, on sale for $145 (originally $290). It's not your average Read more