Archive for the 'Womenswear' Category

Drapers +

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Drapers  Margin   Bold graphics, bright colours and directional designs grabbed the eye at the London trade show     Words + Marie Davies & Marina Romiszowska    Villainous Visard  Men's streetwear label Villainous Visard uses masks and villains as its theme. Its T-shirt designs revolve around slogns, bold imagery and a Japanese streetwear influence. Black and white make up the signature palette.   Prices From £14  07884 141329    Queens of Sounds  Queens of Sounds offers cotton and jersey T-shirts, cardigans and sweatshirts for music-loving indie kids of both sexes. Bold and bright digital prints, in colours including red, green and blue, sit alongside plaid cardigans.   Prices £5.50 to £46  07985 965890    Glamourama  Now in its third season, Glamourama uses simple silhouettes in its collection and adds interest via fabric applications and inserts. Denim and jersey are the main fabrics, often mixed together, and both men's and women's styles are available.  Prices £20 to £90  00 39 33 57 35 18 35    Frank & Faith  Frank & Faith is an ethically minded label that uses organic bamboo and merino wool fabrications for its trend-driven designs. Bamboo leggings, organic denim and merino knits are included in its collection and all pieces are manufactured in the UK.   Prices £9 to £19.40   01305 266899    My Yard  Born out of the Bristol indie of the same name, this streetwear label is establishing itself at wholesale. Its bright T-shirts and sweatshirts sport bold graphics and prints designed by emerging designers. Autumn 10 sees 10 young designers collaborathing with the label.   Prices £10.50 to £18.50  07846 714920    Ashley Marc Hovelle  Ashley Marc Hovelle built its fanbase among dance music fans in Ibiza last year, thanks to its Michael Jackson-inspired T-shirts and slashed vests. The label has extended its range for Autumn 10 to include more 1980s-inspired screen-print tops.  Prices £12 to £22  07912 548107
Drapers  Margin   Bold graphics, bright colours and directional designs grabbed the eye at the London trade show     Words + Marie Davies & Marina Romiszowska    Beik  Based in London, Beik uses a melting pot of cultures in its designs, with an Eastern influence on embroidery and Western-inspired cuts. THe palette sticks to navy, grey and dark green with an emphasis on detail as opposed to colour.  Prices £20 to £95  07791 061907    Hypnosis  Unisex premium denim brand Hypnosis serves up a range of jeans with directional cuts. Lowered waists and crotches are key details alongside buttons on legs to adjust the fit. Cotton tops and sweatshirts are also available.  Prices £60 to £70  00 371 2644 8984    Revenge  Menswear label Revenge hails from Milan, Italy. Its Autumn 10 range references trends including both military influences and animal prints on jackets. These sit alongside digital print T-shirts which are embellished with placement gems and beading.  Prices £37 to £94  00 39 02 89 69 19 96    Germain Minette  Shanghai-based menswear label Germain Minette focuses on tailored shirts with directional design details. Contrast-coloured and geometric-shaped pockets on shirts are teamed with tailored suiting in classic and contemporary cuts.  Prices £40 to £150  00 86 130 2022 1523    Laundry Maid  Laundry Maid began life as a premium women's denim brand, launching a pair of jeans which came in a number of different washes and featured a panel to enhance the female form. The range has grown to include chinos, skirts and shorts.  Prices £48 to £64  0844 7365600    Akira Mushi  A contemporary womenswear brand from Greece, Akira Muchi's Autuum 2010 offering is its third season and includes wool coats, jersey tops, leggings and dresses. The emphasis is on versatility, with styles often able to be worn in more ways than one.  Prices £33 to £90  00 30 69 43 48 394

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Sportswear International +

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Sportswear International

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Exhibitor Preview + Jojo & Mac + February 2010 + Kreateur

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

JOJO AND MAC  Jojo & Mac return to Margin in FEB 2010 with their range of knitwear +  Following their global trade debut at Margin in August 09, Jojo & Mac return to Margin with their highly desirable, wearable and affordable range of cute-as-a-kitten womens knitwear +   With intricate details that belie the wholesale prices, the range features applique, pearls, bows, unique buttons and intarsia knitting +

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Exhibitor Preview + Akira Mushi + February 2010 + Kreateur

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

AKIRA MUSHI  Launching at Margin, new cutting-edge womenswear from Athens label Akira Mushi +   Creative pattern-cutting at it’s best, Athens-based label Akira Mushi creates beautifully cut pieces that are as comfortable and easy to wear as they are directional +  Making their global trade debut at Margin in February 2010, Akira Mushi will be displaying their new cleverly-tailored collection which includes dresses, outerwear, trousers and accessories +  Global Debut in the Kreateur area at Margin +

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Exhibitor Preview + Hysteria Asteria + February 2010 + Kreateur

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

HYSTERIA ASTERIA   Launching in the Kreateur area, new designerwear from Cyprus-based label Hysteria Asteria +   Hysteria Asteria is a new range of beautifully cut womenswear from Cyprus +   The Nicosia-based designer studied at Central Saint Martins in London as well as the Milan Institute for Design before launching her new label +   With an expert hand, Hysteria Asteria pleats, drapes and cuts to create this new range of unique womenswear with individual details that make each item one-of-a-kind +    Global Debut at Margin

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Exhibitor Preview + St Vacant + February 2010 + GILD

Monday, December 7th, 2009

ST VACANT  Returning to Margin in FEB 2010,  St Vacant is a luxury shoe brand with roots in bespoke shoemaking.  Finland label Saint Vacant crafts mens and womens footwear with anatomically-shaped lasts and pattern-cutting that provides the foot with a comfortable and stylish walking experience.  All footwear is equipped with a full-length cow aniline leather lining which importantly absorbs moisture and keeps your feet dry.   Exhibiting in the GILD area at Margin in February 2010

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Exhibitor Preview + Lazy Oaf + February 2010 + The Tee Room

Monday, December 7th, 2009

LAZY OAF  Lazy Oaf return to Margin with their unique illustrative range  Margin is pleased to welcome back the adorable illustrative stylings of clothing and accessories label Lazy Oaf + Since making their trade debut at Margin in 2003, Lazy Oaf is a heart-warming streetwear success story who have grown over the years to include a flagship store in Soho and can boast over 150 stockists worldwide including key boutiques such as Colette in Paris and department stores such as Selfridges +   Exhibiting in The Tee Room area at Margin

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Exhibitor Preview + February 2010 + Frank & Faith + TraidFare

Monday, December 7th, 2009

FRANK & FAITH  Exhibiting in the TraidFare area for ethical labels  Frank & Faith is a Dorset based, socially conscious clothing label whose mission is to create beautiful and fashionable clothing manufactured in an ethical and sustainable way. Made in the UK from organic and sustainable fabrics including cotton, hemp, and luxe bamboo jersey, the range proves that ethical fashion can be highly affordable.

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Exhibitor Preview + February 2010 + Hypnosis + Selvage

Monday, December 7th, 2009

HYPNOSIS  UK Debut by Latvian mens & womens range HYPNOSIS  Already a huge hit in their home country of Latvia and a regular fixture of Riga Fashion Week, Margin is pleased to welcome Hypnosis to the February 2010 edition with their sharp and clever range of mens and womens tailoring with a streetwear edge. Highly contemporary and innovative, Hypnosis creates unique (and wearable) pieces from luxe and hardwearing textiles such as silk and denim.  UK debut in SELVAGE at Margin in February 2010

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Exhibitor Preview + February 2010 + Laundry Maid Jeans + Selvage

Monday, December 7th, 2009

LAUNDRY MAID JEANS  Sharp denim label Laundry Maid make their global debut at Margin   Already spotted by Harper’s Bazaar, Laundry Maid is a new British brand of women's premium jeans. The range features tailored construction and signature back panels that subtly lift and shape the rear, creating a super-smooth fit. Laundry Maid jeans are all designed, manufactured and laundered in the U.K and are genuine limited editions. They combine the best of true British attention to detail with a low carbon footprint manufacture.

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