Sunday, June 9, 2013

Brand Spotter // Brand Spotter: Houghton

By Samantha Lawson

Published at 5:40 pm

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“Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work” – a quote given by Bette Davis and one of the many powerful quotes cycled on the website of one of the newest luxury labels, Houghton. Designs that truly embody the essence of those words can be found here. Inspired by the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Bianca Jagger and Patti Smith, Houghton “combines glamour and grace with an edge…that is effortlessly chic yet sexy and strong.” Created by 29 year old Malibu native, Katharine Polk pulls strengths from her past to create her unique line – she was a fashion editor for FIASCO Magazine, a designer for Badgley Mischka Couture and created her own styling company in 2009; influences that can certainly be seen in her current designs. Read more »

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Friday, April 26, 2013

Brand Spotter // Brand Spotter: By Boe Jewelry

By Samantha Lawson

Published at 9:00 am

After somewhat humble beginnings in 2000 as an intimate retail shop on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the by boe line of jewelry and accessories has collected quite the cult following. by boe was created by Anika Inez, who studied Interior Design at Parsons and participated in an apprenticeship with a couture dressmaker in Dubai; a background that can be seen in her provocative and unique designs. Read more »

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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Brand Spotter // Brand Spotter: AKIRA

By Jessica Palek

Published at 6:00 am

AKIRA is a Chicago-based boutique with more than 20 outposts in the surrounding area. The AKIRA store includes trendy dresses, jewelry, handbags and statement shoes from more than 200 designer brands. Shoppers love designer labels such as Jeffrey Campbell, For Love and Lemons, House of Harlow, Jessica Simpson, BCBG  and, of Read more »

Monday, March 4, 2013

Photo credit: Hare+Hart

Fashion // Hare+Hart Spotted on HBO’s GIRLS

By Brittney Wooten

Published at 9:13 am

Remember our Brand Spotter piece and exclusive interview with Emily Harrison and Jennie Engelhardt from the brand Hare+Hart? We had a feeling that big things were going to happen for this brand and we were right. Hare+Hart products have been spotted in several episodes of the second season of every twentysomething’s favorite Read more »

Monday, February 25, 2013

Brand Spotter // Brand Spotter: Gemfields

By Hanane Zahrouni

Published at 8:26 am

The saying “a diamond is a girl’s best friend” is no longer relevant. Emerald green, the lavish tone closest to nature itself, is the official color of 2013. The brand that delivers jewelry to emerald’s deserving standard is Gemfields, the world’s foremost colored gemstone producer.  

Monday, February 11, 2013

Brand Spotter // Brand Spotter: Milly x Banana Republic

By Hanane Zahrouni

Published at 12:14 pm

Gap-owned label Banana Republic and Milly’s Michelle Smith are launching a limited-edition collaboration, which is set to hit retail locations and BananaRepublic.com this May. Milly, a New York based and preppy label known for its colorful prints and dresses, caught the attention of Banana Republic’s creative director, Simon Kneen.