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Thank You 2018 #4

This year our friends at Kinfolk celebrated their ten year anniversary with a capsule collection in collaboration with longtime friends Album Quits, Alpha Industries, Bedwin, Carhartt WIP, Converse, HNDSM, Powers, Wacko Maria. The collection was available in The Kinfolk Store as of October 12th - a launch that was commemorated with a weekend of well-deserved partying in New York.
Congratulations friends and all the best in the New Year! We look forward to seeing you continue to thrive.

Day 4: Instagram 2018 - That’s A Wrap 🙌

This year our friends at Kinfolk celebrated their ten year anniversary with a capsule collection in collaboration with longtime friends Album Quits, Alpha Industries, Bedwin, Carhartt WIP, Converse, HNDSM, Powers, Wacko Maria. The collection was available in The Kinfolk Store as of October 12th - a launch that was commemorated with a weekend of well-deserved partying in New York.


Congratulations friends and all the best in the New Year! We look forward to seeing you continue to thrive.

Kinfolk Capsule Collection
Kinfolk Capsule Collection
Kinfolk Capsule Collection
Kinfolk Capsule Collection
 
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A British Tailoring Icon Interpreted

To celebrate the arrival of Hardy Amies in the US, three pivotal members of the menswear community have been selected to curate the introduction of the FW14 collection, each interpreting the various lifestyles that a Hardy Amies man lives. Styled by Tommy Fazio, Julie Ragolia and Justin Livingston respectively over this three-day installation, guests will gain insight into the sophisticated compatibility and applicability of Hardy Amies – both the man, and the attire.

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Hardy Amies produces modern and stylish menswear without being overtly designed. Hailing from London’s storied Savile Row, Hardy Amies embodies a long practice of bespoke menswear, and balances the worlds of tailored and casual styles. Their pieces reflect the philosophy of Sir Hardy himself, the innovative designer the brand is named for: “A man should look as if he had bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care and then forgotten all about them.”

VOCAL presented the brands US debut by hosting a unique presentation of their AW14 collection. The event was held at THE TENTS @ Project in Las Vegas, a focused platform for designer and luxury, contemporary men's and dual-gender labels. To create a bespoke experience, VOCAL curated three style influencers to interpret the collection and merchandise accordingly on each of the event days. The three notables included Fashion Director of Man of The World, Julie Ragolia; President of Project, Tommy Fazio; and coveted fashion blogger Justin Livingston of Scout Sixteen.

Esteemed press contributors responded positively to the exclusive showcase, resulting in coverage in such publications as GQ, Vanity Fair, Man of the World, and DETAILS, and winner of #BloggerProject’s BEST OF THE TENTS award for Las Vegas AW 2014.

For all media inquiries contact VOCAL.  

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Hardy Amies Installation – The Tents @ Project, FW14

Revered by the sartorially minded as “the godfather of men’s fashion”, Hardy Amies was a tailoring visionary whose legacy and impact on smart menswear endures as the touchstone for informed male style. To celebrate the arrival of Hardy Amies in the US, three pivotal members of the menswear community have been selected to curate the introduction of the FW14 collection, each interpreting the various lifestyles that a Hardy Amies man lives. Styled by Tommy Fazio, Julie Ragolia and Justin Livingston respectively over this three-day installation, guests will gain insight into the sophisticated compatibility and applicability of Hardy Amies – both the man, and the attire.

 

CURATORS   

Tommy Fazio – As the President & Fashion Director of PROJECT, few have the opportunity to personally witness and influence the direction of contemporary haute menswear. Having been Fashion Director at Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman and Nieman Marcus, as well as through executive positions with Simon Spurr and Calvin Klein, his vision for a live editorial show concept that allows visitors to “see what the world will be wearing” brings a unique perspective in styling the men of Hardy Amies. While tempted to go country with his styling, Tommy’s interpretation of the Fall /Winter collection is in its compatibility with a New York metropolitan scene. “Style to me is about individuality and the expression of one’s inner self – something you’re born with, nurture and die with. The Hardy Amies man is intelligent, he is sophisticated, he is worldly, he is a traveler, he is someone who really embodies style.”

Julie Ragolia – As Fashion Director for today’s leading male life and style reference publication Man of the World, Julie is constantly immersed in all aspects of timeless, iconic men’s style. Herself a confident reference of strong and individual style, this native New Yorker finds great inspiration in working with menswear which, existing within restrictions that act much like a set formula, allows the creation of something unique from one’s personal ingenuity through style. Named “One of the top 25 best-dressed New Yorkers” by Page Six, Julie is called upon to style a host of notables and celebrities; among them are David Beckham, Sean Combs, Jimmy Fallon, Colin Farrel, 50 Cent and Vincent Gallo. In styling the men of Hardy Amies, Julie pictured a rugged gentleman adventuring through many parts of the world - what would a man of the world wear within this collection, and what would he want to take with him from one journey to the next?

Justin Livingston – As the founder and creative visionary behind the New York-based men’s lifestyle and fashion blog Scout Sixteen, Justin’s daily witness to the diversity of today’s discerning male provides a well-rounded and firmly grounded approach to interpreting the men of Hardy Amies. “I think the best part about the Hardy Amies collection is that it’s very much an everyday guy, and the looks that I have created are a combination of my style: both casual and classic. You can have a couple of pieces from the collection and have a full wardrobe.” As a personable man of today that loves whisky, good times and bulldogs, Justin believes that style is very much a visually disruptive confidence: “Style is something that is innate; I don’t think it can be purchased, you can’t teach it. It has to blossom from within.” 

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#SaveTheDate: Pantone Colorwear X Scoop NYC Popup Shop

Pantone, the world’s most revered and influential brand in color, is launching it’s own apparel line for Spring/Summer 2014: Pantone Colorwear. Made in Europe and executed in the United States under Empire & Branch, this modern sportswear is targeted at the male that appreciates classic style and vibrant color, this collection epitomizes the new basic – minimal yet all about the details.

Pantone Colorwear x Scoop NYC

Pantone, the world’s most revered and influential brand in color, is very proud to unveil their sportswear collection, Pantone Colorwear, at the New York City popup store in partnership with Scoop NYC, opening February 7th. As confidently stylish sportswear designed from an informed understanding of color, each piece within the collection embodies its respective color personality and corresponding color emotions. To compliment the new Pantone Colorwear collection itself, the prestigious architectural agency Humbert & Poyet of France designed an engaging store experience that transports the visitor deep into the world of color.

To celebrate this unison of fashion and color, Pantone is hosting an exclusive store launch event on Tuesday February 11th, complete with a classic ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by Scoop NYC CEO at 7pm. Extending to a block takeover in partnership with The Standard Hotel, festivities will continue at the ice-skating rink awash in Pantone’s Color Of The Year. As part of the lead-up campaign, a team of Pantone ambassadors is bringing a splash of color to the streets of New York City, each with a balloon bouquet representing the palette of this season’s Pantone Colorwear range.

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Worldly Handbag Design for the Women of the World

Manhattan-based fashion accessories designer Laura Vela, specializing in luxury handbags for the stylishly confident woman, is debuting her latest collection at New York’s leading women’s fashion retailer WiNK. Exclusively released through WiNK stores, the Ramble On collection for Spring /Summer 2014 presents progressive handbag designs in premium leather with striking compliments of exotic python skin.

Laura Vela Launches Pre Spring Exclusively at WiNK in Time for the Holidays

Manhattan-based fashion accessories designer Laura Vela, specializing in luxury handbags for the stylishly confident woman, is debuting her latest collection at New York’s leading women’s fashion retailer WiNK. Exclusively released through WiNK stores, the Ramble On collection for Spring /Summer 2014 presents progressive handbag designs in premium leather with striking compliments of exotic python skin.

Crafted with only the highest quality leather sourced from Italy, Argentina and Spain, Laura Vela is redefining luxury through global influences to edgy, minimalist designs. For the SS14 Ramble On collection inspiration has been taken directly from Vela’s nomadic lifestyle throughout the world. Seeing clearly the direct correlation between travel and the personal development of character, emotions drawn from Parisian architecture to exotic landscapes of Buenos Aires bring a uniquely cosmopolitan aesthetic to the collection that compliment the considered and refined designs of Laura Vela handbags. To facilitate the connection to the source of inspiration, each item has been named accordingly: the Pari bag tells a story of Paris romance, Trope of summer evenings in Saint Tropez, while Mia communicates the distinctive feel of Miami sunsets.

“A woman’s handbag is the most personal part of her wardrobe. It should be a reflection of her, both inside and out,” informs Vela of her underlying philosophy. Through this her handbags compliment the free-spirited woman who exudes chic and effortless style; the true woman within all women.

The Laura Vela Ramble On collection for Spring /Summer ’14 exclusively at WiNK, New York City, and online at www.lauravela.com. 

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Designer Handbags in Authentic Python

Manhattan-based fashion accessories designer Laura Vela, specializing in luxury handbags for the stylishly confident woman, is debuting her latest collection at New York’s leading women’s fashion retailer WiNK. Designed for exclusive release through WiNK stores, the “Capsule Collection” for Spring /Summer 2014 presents progressive handbag designs in premium leather with striking compliments of exotic snake skin.

Handbag Designer Laura Vela Launches Capsule Collection With Exclusive Preview Trunk Show

 

Manhattan-based fashion accessories designer Laura Vela, specializing in luxury handbags for the stylishly confident woman, is debuting her latest collection at New York’s leading women’s fashion retailer WiNK. Designed for exclusive release through WiNK stores, the “Capsule Collection” for Spring /Summer 2014 presents progressive handbag designs in premium leather with striking compliments of exotic snake skin.

“A woman’s handbag is the most personal part of her wardrobe. It should be a reflection of her, both inside and out,” informs Vela of her design approach. Through this her handbags compliment the free-spirited woman who exudes chic and effortless style; the true woman within all women.

Crafted with only the highest quality leather sourced from Italy, Argentina and Spain, Laura Vela is redefining luxury through global influences to edgy, minimalist designs. This latest Capsule Collection incorporates uniquely versatile python skin to offer luxury handbags at a refreshingly accessible price - MRRP $250-$560.

 

WHO:         New York designer handbag brand Laura Vela.

WHAT:       Fall Trunk Show 

WHERE:      WiNK, 129 Prince St, SoHo, New York City

WHEN:        Tuesday, December 17, 2013

                   5pm-6pm    - Private Press Preview

                   6pm-9pm    - Cocktails & Trunk Show (open to public)

WHY:          To preview the SS14 Capsule Collection in authentic python, New York designer handbag brand Laura Vela is hosting a Trunk Show at the SoHo location of exclusive fashion retailer WiNK.

 

Laura Vela is available at select boutiques nationwide and online at www.lauravela.com. 

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