We cannot help but keep re-playing Joseph Heardly’s film of J. Sabatino’s A/W 11 show, created for East Village Boys. The show itself was held in the Connelly Theatre and set to the music of a lone accordion player; the designs inspired by the “elegant nomad.” The film has the eerie simplicity of a black and white silent short and captures the nostalgia of the collection perfectly.
Osklen’s Spring 2012 collection titled “The Royal Black” debuted last week during Sao Paolo fashion week and Fashionista.com covered the show. Read what they had to say here, or click here for an exclusive behind the scenes look at the collection from CoolBrands.
All photos via Fashionista.com
New York, NY — The Blind Barber, New York City’s first barbershop/vintage cocktail parlor, and C. Chauchat, the men’s handcrafted accessory brand, have collaborated on a limited-edition tie for the summer season. Both brands share an East Village zip code and a passion for the time-honored traditions of being a man, from the perfect shave to the thoughtfully chosen accessory.
Utilizing C. Chaucat’s signautre technique of layering sheer fabric over opaque prints, the C. Chauchat x Blind Barber tie has the texture of a favorite heather gray sweatshirt on the front, with muted red and blue stripes inspiried by a traditional barber pole on the back. Dapper enough for work and casual enough for play, the C. Chauchat x Blind Barber tie should be a man’s punctuation mark in his personal style statement.
Based in New York City, C. Chauchat is a collaboration between designer Curie Choi and Beverly Liang and was born from a mutual appreciation for classic, high-quality garments. Having apprenticed under Isabel Toledo, Choi brings her experience with using the finest fabrics and and hand-tailoring techniques. They most recently worked with Robert Geller to create a custom line of accessories for his FW 2011 collection.
The Blind Barber, located on East 10th Stree across from Tompkins Square Park, is co-owned by Jeff Laub, Joshua Boyd and Adam Kirsch. Recently named one of the country’s top barbershops by both Travel and Leisure and Maxim magazines, the Blind Barber is the ultimate grooming destination, offering haircuts and shaves in the front with a full-service “speakeasy” parlor hidden in back.
The C. Chauchat x Blind Barber tie is availible beginning June 22nd exclusively at the C. Chauchat website or at The Blind Barber for $160.
For more information please contact:
Faith Dallal
646-239-4491
Here at Fiftytwo we are all excited about the addition of Heutchy shoes to our designer lineup! Heutchy is the brainchild of New York based designer Wells Stellberger, who created the line in order to fill a gap the he saw in the men’s footwear market. The goal was to produce shoes of impeccable quality, made with the finest materials all without breaking the bank. Heutchy sources Italian leathers and Japanese canvas to construct shoes that, according to Stellberger, are forward in concept but lacking pretense. The shoes are manufactured in Portugal and have garnered a following for their simple shapes, high level of craftsmanship, and affordable price tag.
With & Wessel is a new basics collection we are proud to be showcasing at Fiftytwo. The tees, tanks, and sweatshirts for men and women are cut in classic loungewear shapes but are all made of a unique lightweight Tasmanian merino wool. The wools developed by the company come in weights ranging from lightweight and sheer to a unique French terry. The company was started in Norway by creative director Cathrine Wessel’s grandparents in the 1930s. Wessel and her husband Stian Tolnaes used their backgrounds in fashion and photography and revived the brand, structuring the collection around easy eco-friendly layering pieces that are sure to become wardrobe staples.
After much anticipation and baited breath, the CFDA awards came and went last night and didn’t disappoint. The brilliant minds behind the fashion industry gathered together, along with the celebrities and muses who wear their designs with equal brilliance. Some of our favourite moments include Lady Gaga’s heartfelt speech, where she stated “Fashion made me feel like a star before I was,” Sofia Coppola presenting Marc Jacobs with his “Half-Lifetime” Achievement Award, and of course, our very own Robert Geller winning the Swarovski Award for Menswear. We are so happy for him, the award was well deserved!
Geller with wife, Ana Lerario
With fellow winners Eddie Borgo and Prabal Gurung
In anticipation of swim market, we’d like to introduce you to the designer behind Tooshie, a swimwear line that lives up to its name, making every derriere look amazing.
What was the initial concept behind your line? Tooshie was launched with a simple goal in mind: to design swimsuits that would perfectly fit any woman’s derriere, with a timeless, elegant and comfortable feel.
What education and experience has helped shape your career? I started buying paintings and selling them at age 12. Later, I studied at the prestigious Camondo School of design in Paris. I also worked in New York for eight years and was the studio design director at Nina Ricci, all of which were important steps before Tooshie.
What is your earliest fashion memory? My first taste for fashion, design and aesthetics came from my mother, Birgitta Af Klercker, one of the original “top models” of the 1960s.
If there was a soundtrack for your SS 11 Collection what would it be? E penso a te by Lucio Battisti.
If you had to choose, what is your favorite piece from your collection? My favorite is the Hamptons, it was born in my first collection and has now been made reversible. This season it comes in navy blue reversing to black with a gold lame edging.
If you could live in any decade, which would it be? The late 60′s, early 70′s.
Are there any historical fashion icons you refer to when you work? My mother one hundred percent.
In one word, how would you describe your label? Chic.
What has been a career highlight so far? My collaboration with APC.
What are three things you can’t live without? My daughter, my blackberry (very original) and my Smythson travel wallet.
What’s inspiring you now? The luminous, colorful works of German artist Anselm Reyle and the 1970s pop aesthetic of photographers like Bert Stern and Slim Aarons.
What is your most treasured possession? A belt that Verushka made and gave to my mother.
Of all the cities in the world, where do you find the most inspiration? I travel a lot, every 4 days. . . so i am constantly inspired, but one of the places that is for sure a constant inspiration is Florence, where I manufacture the entire collection.
Hamptons Reversible Bikini
Art Piece by Anselm Reyle
Photograph by Bert Stern
Photograph by Slim Aarons
Brigitta Af Klercker
Photos by Irving Penn in US Vogue 1966
An inspiration board for the 2011 line, from Natascha Wittgenstein’s Studio
Views of Florence, Italy
