P O L LY K I N G & CO Polly King & Co is an independent fashion sales agency, uniquely combining global reach with local market knowledge. Our core philosophy and values are built around sustainable brand building and positioning. Working collaboratively with our clients, utilising our team’s depth of knowledge and experience, coupled with our global network of contacts, we are able to best position and develop a brand within the market place. Creating global reach through our main international showrooms based in Paris, New York and London, we enhance this with a more localised presence through our showrooms in Düsseldorf, Milan and Marseille and through regular attendance at trade shows in Florence, Copenhagen, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Additionally, Polly King & Co has an on-the-ground sales presence in the UK, USA (both East and West Coast), France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia. pollykingandco.com · @pollykingandco
CO N T E N T S Estemporanea
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House of Holland Eyewear
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KARA
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Karen Walker Bags
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Karen Walker Eyewear
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Larsson & Jennings
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Le Specs
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Le Specs Luxe
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Meli Melo
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Preen Eyewear
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Rockins
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RUIFIER
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Self-Portrait x Le Specs
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Weber Hodel Feder
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Sales Contacts
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E ST E M P O R A N E A United by creative drive and Italian artisanal tradition, the Estemporanea legacy is born through state-of-the-art design and innovative production techniques with a hint of nostalgia. The brand combines the need for everyday functionality, with the dynamic identity of the contemporary individual, by transforming materials of the finest quality into a beautiful range of handcrafted accessories. Each piece from the Estemporanea collection is manufactured from refined leather combined with signature hardware detailing, in exclusive galvanic colours. The expert construction of the collection stems from the craft traditions of the brand’s home: San Marco Pascoli, where co-founder Luca Vicini’s family business has manufactured footwear for luxury brands such Hermes, Saint Laurent and Sergio Rossi for over 30 years. Estemporanea’s first collection is due to launch exclusively in May with Selfridges London, Excelsior Milan, IT Hong Kong, Club 21 Singapore and Beymen Istanbul, within their respective territories. estemporaneamadeinitaly.com · @estemporanea_madeinitaly
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HOUSE OF HOLLAND EYEWEAR 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 for its quirky and fun-loving attitude, the British brand seamlessly transitions the gap between high street and luxury designer. The heart and soul of the House of Holland aesthetic is a playful 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. houseofholland.co.uk ¡ @houseofholland
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KARA KARA is a New York City based handbag label designed by Sarah Law and launched in Fall Winter 2013. KARA 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 KARA design process focuses on simplicity, and creating a sense of ease. For KARA, we like the idea of utility that is not too serious… everything is better with a sense of humour! The products celebrate individuality, authenticity and modernity. KARA derives from the Japanese word karaoke, which means ‘empty orchestra.’ KARA’s headquarters is located in New York City. The small team of 8 design, sample, work with production, logistics, sales and marketing for the brand’s global distribution. KARA is available online at www.KARAstore.com; and globally at luxury retailers including: Barneys New York, Opening Ceremony, Lane Crawford, Harvey Nichols, Net-a-Porter, SSENSE.com and shopbop.com. karastore.com · @karastore
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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, energy 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 collections 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. karenwalker.com · @karen_walker
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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. karenwalker.com · @karen_walker Image: Embargo June 2016
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LARSSON & JENNINGS Founded in 2012, Larsson & Jennings is a Swiss made watch brand re-imagining classic design through contemporary craftsmanship and style, creating harmony between art and precision. Larsson & Jennings’ in-house design team partner with Swiss manufacturers to ensure quality is at the heart of every watch. Locally sourced leather from Anglo-Swedish tanneries combine with hand-finished metals to deliver premium detailing and durability. Larsson & Jennings is stocked in over 100 luxury retail destinations globally, across an extensive online network and has own-brand stores in London and New York with further openings scheduled for 2016. larssonandjennings.com ¡ @larssonjennings
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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 trendsetter 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. New materials and construction have become the focus with futuristic finishes for dynamic impact. Le Specs has introduced 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-aPorter and Intermix. lespecs.com ¡ @lespecs Image: Embargo June 2016
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L E S P EC S LUX E Le Specs has maintained a passion for innovative eyewear crafted from the finest materials with careful attention to detail. Luxe presents a sleeker and sartorially elevated aesthetic through innovative frame materials and elegant finishes. Remaining true to the classic yet innovative aesthetic made iconic by the brand, unique colour applications and mirrored lenses remain at the heart of the collection. lespecs.com ¡ @lespecs
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M E L I M E LO British, Italian brand Meli Melo is known for its understated yet undeniably recognisable Italian leather handbags and accessories. Signature styles include the famed Thela bag and the new acclaimed Rosalia woven leather tote bag. Both inspired by the brands rich Italian heritage, they, like every Meli Melo bag, tell a story and represent modern day indulgence. A decade of experience in the luxury accessories market means that Creative Director and Founder Melissa Del Bono understands what women want and need in accessories today. Meli Melo is the bread and butter of effortless accessory design and leads in versatile pieces that can be carried day to night with instant luxe appeal. This, partnered with a sought after price point and a flock of A-List fans, ensures that Meli Melo provides, beautiful Italian made, investment handbags that you will want to carry season after season. melimelo.com ¡ @melimelobags
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PREEN EYEWEAR 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. preenbythorntonbregazzi.com ¡ @preenbythorntonbregazzi
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RO C K I N S 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. rockins.co.uk · @rockinshq Image: Freja Beha Erichsen by Glen Luchford for Vogue UK June 2015. Styled by Kate Moss.
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RU I F I E R Based in London and designed by Central Saint Martins 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, Barneys Japan, TsUM, Montaigne Market, 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. 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 Friends line uses a wide range of materials, from sterling silver to 18ct gold, to create a family of bright characters. This collection is 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. ruifier.com · @ruifier
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S E L F - P O RT R A I T x L E S P EC S Self-Portrait’s debut collaboration with Australian cult eyewear brand, Le Specs, brings out a bold and striking memorable eyewear moment with bright hints of modernity, perfect for the peak of summer. Translating Han Chong’s feminine design aesthetics into day to day classicism, these sunglasses are statement pieces that create the perfect balance between understated luxury and functional style. Inspired by vintage photographs and film stills, Le Specs and Self-Portrait present an edit of five covetable editions that reflect the concept of layering shapes with clean lines and minimal detailing in petal soft tones. Edgy yet feminine, this contemporary collaboration would definitely suit the needs of every girl looking for the perfect statement piece. self-portraitstudio.com ¡ @mrselfportrait
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WEBER HODEL FEDER Established in 2012 and comprised of young designers Matthias Weber, Niklaus Hodel and Florian Feder, the WHF trio possesses a shared work experience of over two decades in fashion, and offers an uncompromising, fashionable product that fuses artisanal savoir-faire with industry expertise. Presented in a straight forward manner far from the luxury industries well known polished image. The young designers hail from both Germany and Switzerland, and are all former students of the Fashion Department at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the city where their company is based in an old diamond cutting factory. weberhodelfeder.com ¡ @weberhodelfeder
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