There is a new collaboration coming, Chan Luu x Banana Republic. They have teamed up for the first Banana Republic jewellery collaboration featuring Luu’s famous wrap bracelets.
“We are thrilled to announce our first partnership with a world-class jewellery designer,” said Simon Kneen, Creative Director and EVP of Design. “I’m excited to offer Banana Republic customers Chan Luu’s signature interpretation of Banana Republic’s effortless style aesthetic. Our brand is a great destination for jewellery so this adds a little something special into our already-exciting fall jewellery collection.”
Chan Luu comments, “It is such a pleasure for me to collaborate with Banana Republic, a classic brand whose timeless collections provide the perfect canvas for my own. What makes our partnership even more extraordinary is our shared belief in celebrating the power of personal expression.”
The bracelets are made from custom-dyed thread or leather and combines semi-precious stones, gold or silver. The collection consists of four styles in different colours for a total of 17 pieces. The price range is $118 – $275. It’s a limited edition collection and will only be available at the Toronto Eaton Center and 80 Bloor Street West, Toronto and 777 Ste-Catherine Street West, Montreal in Canada.
I got a sneak preview of a few pieces from the collection one morning at Starbucks with Denise from Gap. They are beautiful and well made. The clasp is really well made, there is no way these are falling off. The colour palette is very neutral and was based on the Banana Republic aesthetic. The long ones can double as a necklace or be wrapped multiple times around the wrist. I’ve seen Chan Luu knockoffs before but it’s only through this collaboration that I discovered the original.
Look out for the Chan Luu x Banana Republic collaboration in stores August 10, 2010.
images: courtesy of Gap Inc
I love the jewellery in the Lanvin Ready to Wear – Fall Winter 2010 – 2011 collection. My first thought was Klingons. For some reason the Lanvin fall winter 2010 jewellery gives me a Klingon’s vibe. It seems to fit the warrior theme. I couldn’t get it out of my head so I asked The Grumpy Owl. He agreed and and sent me a picture of Gowron. Now I don’t feel that crazy.
images: style.com and timelinestudio.com
Dean Davidson has a 6 page editorial spread in Vogue. His jewellery is being worn by the lovely Liya Kebede. I’ve posted the complete spread, it’s beautiful.
Check out the online supplement at Vogue Lightens Up Your Spring Wardrobe With Hoop Earrings and Oxford Shoes
I’m loving the segmented nature of some pieces from the Aesa collection. It reminds me of fossilized ocean creatures. Randi Mates is Aesa’s designer and lives in New York She studied ancient greek and roman fabrication techniques at the Jewelry Arts Institute on the Upper West Side in Manhattan.
Aesa is only available in Toronto at Ewanika, 1083 bathurst street
I was invited to the preview of the ATELIER SWAROVSKI Spring 2010 collection at the Swarovski Bloor street store. The concept of the collection is to pair fashion designer with Swarovski and to come up with seasonal collections.
Jason Wu
Inspiration
• Fluid shapes
• Mix of textures
• Femininity
• Movement
• Plating:Ruthenium
• Jason Wu’s collection is offered in two key colourways, Lava with shades of red and pink, and Obsidian with black crystal
• Feminine pieces feature necklaces trimmed with ribbon and clusters of crystal beads and briolette stones decorate bracelets, rings and earrings
• Layers of faceted crystals create a textured, defined silhouette.
Matthew Williamson
Inspiration
• Matthew Williamson signature style – statement pieces in a vibrant palette
• Print used from his Ready-to-Wear collection
• Strong graphic and floral elements
• Architectural crystals
• Colours: Rose – resin pieces in orange rose and purple tones finished in pale gold edging, Sky – resin pieces in blue and green tones finished in Palladium edging
• Plating: Pale gold, Palladium
• An innovative combination of oversized architectural and chequerboard crystals, geometric resin shapes and fine metal edging conveys a modern and futuristic feel
• Chunky chains enhance the bold shapes and colours.
Nicholas Kirkwood
Inspiration
• Sharp but ultimately feminine
• Diversity of textures
• Geometric lines which follow the contours of the body
• Plating: Palladium, Pale gold, Ruthenium
• Sharp geometric lines are softened by beautiful leather and edged with tiny pavé crystals
• The combination of contrasting textures, pavé crystal, leather and metal create an eye catching and contemporary effect
You can find pieces by Nicholas Kirkwood, Jason Wu and Matthew Williamson at the Bloor street store. In addition you can find pieces from Anthony Nak who designed for the Fall 2009 collection. Not available in Toronto is the Spring 2010 collection from Zaha Hadid.
My favourites are Jason Wu and Nicholas Kirkwood. They were both very lovely in person.
images: courtesy of Swarovski
The clothing from Marni’s fall 2010 collection was interesting to say the least. It wasn’t relaxed and easy wearing as the Marni Pre-Fall 2010 collection. I’m sure when I see individual pieces on the rack I’ll forget about the styling nightmare I saw on the runway and I’ll be able to see the beauty in some of this stuff. That’s what usually happens with me and Marni; I need to see it in person.
I really liked some of the accessories. The bags are beautiful and sleek. Marni Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Style.com: Runway Review.
images: style.com
I get sent things from MyTagalongs every once in awhile. I’ve talked about their products previously on I want – I got. To be honest, I wonder why some of their products exist and then I see gems like the Airborne Refillables, disposable underwear and Not-Your Bag Tags (I used these when going to India).
I’ve changed my mind about Mytagalongs now and it took one product to do it, the Jewelry Sac.
Light, water-resistant nylon carry-o jewelry sac keeps valuables snug and secure with center compartment for neck-laces, bracelets and 8 inside pockets for rings and earrings.
This is the most genius product ever. I’m always looking for a way to store my jewellery when traveling. This is the perfect option. It keeps you from over packing too.
The sac is $14 and can be purchased online. There are many retailers in Ontario that carry MyTagalongs, check the website for details.
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