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Koi Suwannagate's Anthropologie Collection Launches Today

coutorture — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:12:00 PST

Lawan, named after the Thai word for 'beautiful' is Los Angeles-based Koi Suwannagate's first collaborative partnership and has been in the works for over two years. Available today in Anthropologie stores, the collection-all priced under $300-features two cardigans, a gown and a sleeveless top. Each piece is embellished with Suwannagate's signature hand-worked appliqués.

In addition to the secondary line, the designer is also launching a gift collection for the holiday season, sold exclusively on her website. The cashmere 'Him & Her' fingerless gloves (at left)-his face with a cigarette appliqué, her face with an attached grosgrain ribbon-retail for $285. Also included in the special holiday collection are whimsical brooches, beanies, and a pineapple shaped cashmere handbag for $1,200.

Source: Koi Suwannagate

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/05/09 Lara Stone is Model of the Year

coutorture — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:05:02 PST

Lara Stone named model of the year by British Vogue, photographed for the December cover by Mario Testino.

Koi Suwannagate will follow Ruffian's Brian Wolk and Claude Morais as Anthropologie's next guest designer, creating a lower-priced collection of her bestsellers.

Accessories designer Lara Bohinc launches a footwear line-up using snakeskin, black leather and chainmail.

Daphne Guinness on the importance of love, a good sandwich, and going out in style.

Gucci celebrates its fifth anniversary campaign to benefit Unicef with children's book-themed capsule collection.

Source: Vogue UK

fashionologie — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:14:36 PST

>> THE MODELIZER -A year ago, WWD reported that one-third of the New York shows didn't employ models of color, but according to Jezebel's calculations, spots given to models of color increased six percent this season. Among those shows with the highest diversity: Oscar de la Renta, Victoria Beckham, Tracy Reese, Sophie Theallet; those using no models of color included: Julian Louie, Koi Suwannagate, Temperley London, and Vera Wang Lavender Label. [Jezebel]

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