
Vicomte A. founder Arthur de Soultrait, whose main line focuses on casual polo-inspired sportswear, recently acquired the defunct historic gunsmith brand.

Vicomte A. founder Arthur de Soultrait, whose main line focuses on casual polo-inspired sportswear, recently acquired the defunct historic gunsmith brand.

The brand’s bags and accessories will be launched in India this month with an ambitious growth plan.
>> Here’s a look at some of the highlights from Steven Alan’s Spring 2012 presentation, which kicked off New York Fashion Week at Pier 59 earlier this morning. Picnic-ready separates in gingham prints and cheery hues were punctuated by wide-brimmed hats, leather-braided flats, and highly-covetable colorblocked bags. Click through to see snapshots from the presentation, with full collection images coming soon.
Photos: Christina Perez
The designer looked to the steel panels in the apartments designed by architect Alex Gil for inspiration.
Rooted in Sixties Americana, the designer’s spring collection took a nostalgic turn.
Looks included silk kimonos, Japanese patchwork denim and a delicate embroidered shirt.
>> After the cash infusion Proenza Schouler received from 20 investors – led by Theory founder Andrew Rosen – in July, it was speculated that the money would be put towards a significant expansion of the label – in the way of accessories, retail, e-commerce, or potentially denim. It sounds like the last category will be the first focus: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who have collaborated with J Brand on jeans in the past, plan to introduce their first denim line in December or January. They were already fitting samples last week. [On the Runway]
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Textile issues among key topics for negotiators.
The designers went for a Seventies revival for spring with a tight lineup of structured separates for day and slinky floor-length styles for evening.