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Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012

Christina Perez — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:10:35 PST

>> "Certain things can make you really happy - a good vanilla cupcake is one. A fun pair of jeans rolled up to the knee is another," John Patrick says. To spread that happiness, the designer has collaborated with Raleigh Denim on some terrific-looking raw jeans - made from recycled and sustainable fabrics, of course - to go along with the season's offering of hand-loomed knits, slouchy leather duffel coats, and wallpaper-floral frocks. Certain things, indeed.

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Organic by John Patrick Spring 2012

fashionologie — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:59:15 PDT

>> "An ode to the explorer" is how John Patrick described his khaki-filled Spring 2012 collection, which featured a mullet-hemmed olive "parachuter" dress, and olive drawstring pants, also in parachute fabric. But at the same time, Patrick noted, the goal was to go "very classic" because he's "trend-averse" - hence key pieces like a classic white button-down or a wide-leg, to-the-floor-long pant, added to the offering. Patrick also introduced his inaugural set of handbags - rucksacks from recycled Japanese nylon; cross-body satchels and pouches from vegetable-tanned leather; and an oversized silk tote - the SLC, named for the show's stylist Stephanie LaCava - cut from necktie fabric. That same printed fabric also shows up on a bevy of shorts: in red, gold, and olive.

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Fash's Friday Obsessions! Natural Elements

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:29:20 PDT

>> It's a sunny day like today that makes us want to enjoy the more natural elements in life. And our picks for the week reflect just that: a simple slinky camisole dress by the eco-friendly Organic by John Patrick, espadrille flatforms by Tory Burch - we love the cute lace-up detail - a straw hat and bag . . . along with a cool multi-strand shell bracelet by Iosselliani. All while enjoying a yummy self-concocted salad, of course.

Left to right: For the Love of Salad Recipe Book ($20), Albertus Swanepoel Pierre Fedora ($415), Iosselliani Multi Strand Bracelet With Shell ($335), Organic by John Patrick Cami Dress ($410), Tory Burch Espadrille Sandals ($175), ASOS Boxy Straw Clutch ($36)

Cozy Knits and Muted Florals Populate John Patrick's Fall 2011 Organic Collection

fashionologie — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:49:48 PST

>> The Organic girl continues to grow up as John Patrick's collection matures, and this season, he says, “She’s a modern-day vagabond. She’s young but sophisticated, and wants an older, more romantic experience of dressing.”

True to the collection's name and conscious sensibility, there were coats of vegetable dyed wool, jackets from recycled cashmere, and trenches from recycled cotton or recycled PET bottles alongside the pretty floral dresses. Amanda Henderson, a knitwear consultant and recent FIT graduate, handknitted the cozy and covetable wool sweaters - in both cropped and knee lengths - with “needles the size of broomsticks.” And show stylist Lauren Goodman topped off the looks with lace-up, heeled Hunter welly boots - "[It's a] nice marriage between the brands - elegance for everyday life," she noted - and masai belts by Jack Spade.

As designers are wont to do, Patrick is already thinking of his next collection: "I'm considering now what my next move is, whether it's a beauty product, shoe, or intimate apparel."

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fashionologie — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:44:29 PDT

>> Organic's John Patrick Scores Television Show -Sustainable fashion pioneer John Patrick has just been greenlit for a show on Discovery's Planet Green channel, documenting the creation of his Organic line from his studio in Albany to production in Manhattan to his New York Fashion Week presentation. The show, titled The John Patrick Show, is expected to air early next year. “I see this project as becoming part of the organic heritage of the twenty-first century,” Patrick says. “It’s an amazing way to document and assist the entire movement forward for the next generation. We’ve made tremendous strides, and this project represents an investment in carrying the message about intelligent and conscious design.” Patrick isn't the first fashion insider to appear on a Planet Green show - Angela Lindvall paved the way a couple of years ago. [Vogue.com]

New York Fashion Week: Organic Fall 2010

coutorture — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:44:16 PST

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Shalom Harlow in the House for John Patrick's Spring 2010 Organic Collection

fashionologie — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:59:51 PDT

>> A bubbly John Patrick zipped around among the crowd gathered in the unlikely presentation space of Keens Steakhouse restaurant - complete with bar at 11 am (not many partook) - chatting up friends, press, and his star mannequin, Shalom Harlow, who was posed away from the group in a mannish tightly-tailored suit and bowtie. His energy alone increased the enthusiasm for his speakeasy-inspired Organic collection's faded floral shirtdresses, cropped pants, and easy separates. And for all you model-watchers: newly-minted Steven Meisel favorite Lindsay Wixson was there.

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Fashion Week Tidbits: Marchesa Launches Handbags, Alexander Wang Is Thinking "Perv" for Spring 2010

fashionologie — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:26:43 PDT

>> New York Fashion Week is a little more than a week away, and the tidbits are flowing freely - a compilation of the highlights from the past few days:

Launches

Marchesa is launching its first accessories - 28 clutches and evening bags (above); They will retail $995 to $5,000 and are made to coordinate with the mainline dresses. [WWD]

Peter Som is making his way back, Ruffian goes Picasso »

Prabal Gurung, Joseph Altuzarra, John Patrick Organic Awarded $25,000 by Ecco Domani

fashionologie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:46:08 PST

>> In the last year, Prabal Gurung and Joseph Altuzarra have both skyrocketed in the spotlight, and now they have a little extra pocket change for their sure-to-be-watched Fall 2010 presentations. Both designers, along with Ross Menuez of Salvor Projects and The Blonds, were awarded $25,000 apiece by the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation for their Fall womenswear presentations, as was John Patrick Organic, awarded in the sustainable design category, and Irini Arakas of Prova in the accessories category.

For the first time, in addition to their own singular New York Fashion Week presentations, the winning designers will also partake in a group Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation runway show Feb. 15 at the Bryant Park Tents. All the show's comings and goings will be taped for a documentary about the winners, to be aired on the Lifetime Network in March.

New York Fashion Week Tidbits: Zac Posen Downsizes Venue; Karl Lagerfeld to Make an Appearance?

fashionologie — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:26:19 PDT

>> New York Fashion Week is just about two weeks away, and the tidbits are flowing freely - a compilation of those so far:

Venue Changes

Zac Posen, who usually shows at the largest Bryant Park venue in Fashion Week's last evening slot, has switched to a 9 am slot at the much smaller Altman Building [Fashionista]
Organic, but not vegetarian: John Patrick is showing his eco-friendly Organic line in an upstairs speakeasy at iconic New York steakhouse Keens [FWD]

Alexander Wang bags a top-tier stylist »