Athleta Partners With Derek Lam 10 Crosby
The term “athleisure” is certainly on the rise this year with more fashion brands taking into consideration the consumer’s desire of living an active trendy lifestyle. Fitness apparel company, Athleta has just announced their first-ever collaboration with designer Derek Lam with his contemporary line, Derek Lam 10 Crosby to launch Fall 2015. The collection will merge Lam’s signature minimalistic aesthetic and femininity with Athleta’s performance fabrics and fitness appeal.
“Our customer leads a very active lifestyle,” noted Lam. “Fitness is very much a part of it and we always strive to create clothing which works in her life. Athleta’s expertise in performance fabrics and fibers has offered us a really exciting opportunity to create a collection which complements perfectly what we do for Derek Lam 10 Crosby.” The assortment will include jackets, sweatshirts, leggings, dresses and custom designed sneakers at a slightly higher price point from Athleta’s current line and will be sold starting September 2015 at the Derek Lam 10 Crosby boutique in SoHo, select Athleta stores and online at www.athleta.com.
Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2015
Day To Night Looks Highlight Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2015
The Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2015 presentation was held at The James Burden Mansion, once known for its lavish parties thrown by James Burden’s wife in the early 1900’s and now home of Sacred Heart’s lower school. Guests including Kristen Stewart and Chloë Sevigny viewed as models played a little miniature golf and ping -pong while styled in pre-fall 2015.
Tops are exciting in vibrant prints, including a silk floral in gold and green and tunics shown in several creations. Pants are loose at times yet elegant making day-to-night looks effortless. Outerwear pieces are tailored in clean-cut lines, decorated with large buttons. Highlights include a strapless jumpsuit in floral print and a strikingly beautiful faux fur vest.
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Yigal Azrouël Pre-Fall 2015
Pre-Fall 2015 suggests androgyny fused with feminine silhouettes through unique textures. The collection includes two suits that are tailored to precision, while adding a feminine touch, like the wrap around belt suit with delicate trim. Favorites include a black leather moto jacket paired with skinny pants with zip detail and a fur vest paired with skinny pants.
