FA L L W I N T E R 16 N E W YO R K
LO N D O N
PA R I S
DUSSELDORF
C O P E N H AG E N
Dec 01–09
Dec 14–16
Jan 22–28
Jan 29–Feb 01
Feb 03–05
N E W YO R K
MUNICH
MILAN
PA R I S
Feb 11–24
Feb 13–15
Feb 26–29
Mar 03–09
FA L L W I N T E R 16
AC C E S S O R I E S
P R E FA L L 16
CONTENTS
Rockins
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Estemporanea
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Kara
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Karen Walker Bags
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Meli Melo
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Bea Bongiasca
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Nektar De Stagni
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Ruifier
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Self-Portrait x Le Specs Luxe
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Le Specs
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Karen Walker Eyewear
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House of Holland
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Preen
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Sales contacts
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B AG S A N D S C A RV E S
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ROC K I NS
Founded in 2014, British label Rockins combines 1920s inspired bias-cut scarves and classic handkerchiefs with a distinctive rock ’n’roll edge. Partners Jess Morris and Tim Rockins produced their first range as a small run of Christmas presents for close friends including Kate Moss, Jamie Hince, Bobby Gillespie and Katy England. With the brand quickly spotted in the media, the label grew, occupying a space previously untapped in the luxury market. Rockins Skinny Scarves are cut on the bias with mitred ends giving them a unique relaxed look which is further improved with wear. With the prominence of rock ’n’roll luxe on the catwalks, Rockins is the perfect authentic accessory for the season.
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ESTEMPORANEA
Estemporanea creates luxury leather goods with a timeless essence. The Italian label was founded in 2014 by Riccardo Ugolini, senior designer at Casadei and Luca Vicini, renowned high-end shoe maker from San Mauro Pascoli producing for some of the most established luxury maisons (Saint Laurent, Hermes, Gianvito Rossi and Casadei to name a few). Launching this Fall Winter 2016 with the brand ’s signature item: the diary, and a full range of bags and small leather goods for men and women; Estemporanea combines the finest materials with the highest quality standards of made in Italy.
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KARA
K AR A is a New York City based handbag label designed by Sarah Law and launched in Fall Winter 2013. K ARA is made for urban creatives who love curation, exploration and discovery. Style is a form of personal expression and the process of finding things is just as important as how you wear them. The K AR A design process focuses on simplicity, and creating a sense of ease. For K ARA , we like the idea of utility that is not too serious… everything is better with a sense of humor! The products celebrate individuality, authenticity and modernity. KARA derives from the Japanese word karaoke, which means ‘empty orchestra.’ K AR A’s headquarters is located in New York City ’s Garment District. The small team of six design, sample, work with production, logistics sales and marketing for the brand ’s global distribution. K AR A is available online at w w w.karastore.com; and globally at luxury retailers including: Barneys US, Opening Ceremony, Lane Crawford, Harvey Nichols, SSENSE.com, Shopbop.com.
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K A R E N WA L K E R B AG S
Karen Walker bags takes Karen’s signature optimism, energ y and chic-meets-eccentric handwriting into a line of distinctive silhouettes that focus on utility and functionality. The range combines high quality materials and impeccable craftsmanship with the designer ’s love of colour. Presented alongside ready-to -wear each season, the collec tions include functional everyday shapes ranging from small leather goods to signature satchels, duffels and totes, all finished with Karen Walker’s iconic gold arrow hardware. This season, the collection features tasseled rocket attachments, referencing the designer’s AW16 collection, ‘Star City’, inspired by 1960s life in the Soviet Union’s secret Cosmonaut training base.
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M E L I M E LO
Named after Creative Director and Founder Melissa Del Bono, Meli was the nickname given to her by friends and family that led to Meli Melo becoming the brands personality. In 2005, after her first bag was featured in Vogue, Melissa followed her passion and launched her business, Meli Melo. As a premium brand “Made in Italy ”, Meli Melo represents Aspirational Luxury, whilst a strong Italian heritage exists in the origins of both brand and the lifestyle. Growing up on the idyllic Aeolian Island of Lipari, Melissa was inspired by the large wicker baskets that the women would carry around the villages, and envisioned a design that would change the way women carry their bags. “I do not solely focus on trends; instead I create timeless handbags that I would personally like to wear, and what I envisage women wanting to wear.” Melissa Del Bono. A Meli Melo handbag is always unique design and stylish with subtle, understated branding. The foundations of the Meli Melo label are based on the philosophy of creating a collection that is relaxed and sophisticated, versatile in its use. Melissa’s design philosophy focuses on distinctive, timeless shapes, whilst every bag is versatile, allowing you to wear her signature Thela bag 5 different ways. The label is devoted to creating timeless elegance with a mix of British fashion, inspired by street style. Embracing the finest Italian craftsmanship and leathers, a Meli Melo handbag is made to last a lifetime, to be passed down through generations.
J E W E L L E RY
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BEA BONGIASCA
Bea Bongiasca’s first collection, No Rice, No Life was introduced by 10 Corso Como during Milan Fashion Week in September 2014. Even before the collection was available in shops, the media have been ver y supportive, by giving coverage on international websites and magazines such as Vogue Gioiello, The Telegraph, Artribune and L’Officiel. In an interview with Vogue.it, Bea was defined as “ The most ‘ kawaii ’ among young designers”. The focus that Bea has is more of jeweller y as an art form and her concept is the pivotal aspect of her design process. Each piece functions as a miniature fantasy world for the wearers to immerse themselves in. Furthermore on deeper scrutiny, the motifs embedded within the jewellery hold symbiotic connotations which function as a social critique or way to open a dialogue between cultures. Bea Bongiasca’s collection is entirely made in Italy and created by hand.
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N E K TA R D E S TA G N I
Nektar De Stagni is an American designer working and living in New York and Miami. Her approach to design often includes the balance of contrasting materials and ideas resulting in objects that are at once Classic and Contemporary. Centered around the recontextualization of pure and classical materials such as Pearls, Diamonds, and Gold by way of modern forms and applications, Nektar De Stagni Fine Jewelry is shaped by the understanding of design as an always evolving but careful process of synthesis and refinement. By producing ongoing collections which grow as new styles are added, and introducing new collections seasonally, NDS seeks to highlight a considered process which emphasizes quality, is sustainable, and in line with the newest ideas. The resulting collections are sold in some of the Best Luxury Retailers Worldwide including Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, The Webster, Opening Ceremony, and Le Bon MarchÊ. Editorial mentions have been published in the New York Times, Vogue, Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Elle, WWD, Financial Times, and L’Officiel to name a few.
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RUIFIER
Based in London and designed by Central St Martin’s graduate Rachel Shaw, RUIFIER is jewellery for all occasions, using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. RUIFIER has found success worldwide and is stocked in Colette, Luisaviaroma, TsUM, Bergdorf Goodman, Lane Crawford, Restir and Boon the Shop among others. Celebrity fans include Lily Allen, Zoe Saldana, Reese Witherspoon, Ellie Goulding and Amy Poehler. RUIFIER has two different sides, each reflecting elements of Rachel ’s inspirations. RUIFIER London looks to Rachel ’s many travels around the world, from geometric city skylines and rays of light to natural landscapes. Featuring interactive designs that can be stacked and interlocked, the 18ct gold collections each redefine fine jeweller y with a modern twist. The RUIFIER Visage Line is a characterful range of jewellery inspired by Rachel ’s dog Taiki, who’s ability to make her smile spurred her on to create designs that have the same effect. The Visage line uses a wide range of materials, from sterling silver to 18ct gold, to create a family of bright characters. The smiles have proved to be a hit globally and the Visage Friends are a particular favourite to give as that special gift on various special moments. With brightly coloured cord they can be worn by everyone for any occasion, dress them up with evening gowns or even keep them casual with sportswear, worn by women, men and children alike, these happy faces make it possible for everyone to carry a smile with them wherever they go.
EYEWEAR
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S EL F- P O RT R A I T X L E S P EC S LUX E
Unique pieces inspired by the concept of layering mismatched shapes. Contemporary feminine silhouettes that emulate luxury. Clean lines and minimal detailing versatile for occasions or everyday. Petal soft tones of blush and tan with highlights of nav y and rose. Sheer and translucent textures paired with mirror lenses. Hand touch contrasts of matte and high gloss finishes.
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L E S P EC S
Since 1979, Le Specs has become renowned globally for its iconic and innovative sunglass collections at an affordable price. With a reputation as the ultimate summer accessory, Le Specs developed an international cult following and has become a true trend-setter in the global fashion market, worn by some of the most recognised and influential personalities internationally including Rihanna, BeyoncÊ, Gigi Hadid, Nicole Richie, Zoe Kravitz, Rita Ora, Iggy Azalea, and Lady Gaga. Drama meets dreaminess for Le Specs’ January 16 collection. Highlight styles are rebellious with exaggerated, technical and forward thinking structures, while a softer palette mesmerizes the imagination. The 16 new shades are the ultimate update on classic eyewear. Inspiration is drawn from warriors of the past and reflected in contemporary armourlook shield lenses, metallic inlays and severe angles. New materials and construction have become the focus with futuristic finishes for dynamic impact. For the first time this season Le Specs introduces completely flat lenses and ultra-flexible, lightweight stainless steel frames to refresh regular and round shaped aviator. Le Specs is available in over 35 countries worldwide and is stocked in leading retailers internationally including Lane Crawford, Net-a-Porter and Intermix.
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K A R E N WA L K E R E Y E W E A R
Known for its fun and optimistic style, Karen Walker shows each season as part of New York Fashion Week. The collections are high casual with a signature love of print and colour and a recurring theme of opposites – masculine and feminine, tailored and street, luxury and non-luxury, dark and super-cute, utility and chic. Karen Walker Eyewear launched in 2005 and has established a cult following around the world. It has a reputation for its originality, quality, effortless cool and sense of fun. Karen Walker Eyewear is sold globally in high-end department stores, boutiques and eyewear specialists including Barneys New York, Harvey Nichols, On Pedder, Galeries Lafayette, Net-A-Porter, Liberty and Shopbop. It has attracted a wide fan base of stylish women, including the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Beyoncé, Carey Mulligan, and Charlize Theron. In 2013, Karen Walker partnered with the United Nations’ Ethical Fashion Initiative to create work for community groups or artisans in Kenya.
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HOUSE OF HOLLAND
House of Holland is the namesake label from fashion designer Henry Holland. After originally studying to become a fashion journalist, Henry was catapulted into the international fashion arena in 2006 with his range of tongue-in-cheek, 80s inspired slogan T-shirts. In 2007, the first full House of Holland collection was shown at London Fashion Week, receiving critical acclaim. Renowned forit ’s quirky and fun-loving attitude, the British brand seamlessly transitions the gap between high street and luxury designer. The hear t and soul of the House of Holland aesthetic is a play ful expression of self. It is all about fun, creativity, beauty and humour. The House of Holland girl is cool, confident and has a fearless approach to life, which stands her apart from her contemporaries. House of Holland Eyewear is the word on everyone’s lips with a loyal celebrity following including Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Osbourne, Rita Ora, Cara Delevingne and Lady Gaga, and an impressive roster of international premium stockists from around the world. The Summer 2016 House of Holland eyewear collection introduces a series of expressive new pieces, and innovative construction techniques hand crafted from the finest materials.
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PREEN
Revered for its deconstructed approach to design, utilitarian pieces, off-kilter elegance and streamlined sophistication, Preen often resists definition. As if preferring to languish somewhere between complex yet commercial, esoteric yet accessible, alluring yet androgynous, the label has for the past decade, always marched to the beat of its own drum. Founded in 1996, when design duo Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi opened a store on Portobello Road selling one-off pieces and made to measure creations, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi has grown from a standalone boutique to one of London’s most successful brands; with an international profile and counting the world ’s most prestigious stores as stockists. This season, Preen unites graphic shapes with elaborate and unexpected finishes, the use of cut away metal plating overlaid onto colourful acetates follows the complex combinations of geometry and floral used within Preen RTW collections. Rich tortoiseshell and rose coloured acetates are accented with decadent gold metal plating and highlights of blue, red and yellow. Combinations of fine metal with heavy acetates tell a strong feminine story with fresh direction, creating a collection that is at all at once reflective, current and timeless.
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S A L E S C O N TA C T S
ALL EYEWEAR
M E L I M E LO
helena@pollykingandco.com (INT)
ruth@pollykingandco.com (INT)
kat@pollykingandco.com (EUR)
eva@pollykingandco.com (US)
carmine@pollykingandco.com (US) N E K TA R D E S TAG N I BEA BONGIASCA
hoda@pollykingandco.com
sales@beabongiasca.com RO C K I N S ESTEMPOR ANEA
april@pollykingandco.com
april@pollykingandco.com (INT) jiwon@pollykingandco.com (ASIA)
RU I FI ER hoda@pollykingandco.com (INT)
KARA angela@karastore.com K A R E N WA L K E R B AG S april@pollykingandco.com (INT) jiwon@pollykingandco.com (ASIA)
jiwon@pollykingandco.com (ASIA)