Wayne Launches Handbags Alongside Layer-Friendly Spring 2010 Collection

fashionologie — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:04:23 PDT

>> Fashion Week has just barely begun, but so far, designers are still going hard for a couple of looks - cut-outs are still sticking, and leggings are being reborn with patches and mesh pieces. Both were in the mix at Wayne, as was a skort, which Style.com has already deemed a Spring "fascination."

Wayne Lee channeled minimalist sculpture for Spring 2010 - but the draped jersey dresses, aforementioned cut-outs, and bright yellow against a shades of gray palette vaguely call to mind Alexander Wang's work. A number of designers are adding accessories this season, and Wayne is among them: a new leather handbag collection spans five silhouettes, a duffle and slouchy hobo among them; and a few pieces of jewelry - sculpted rings and cuffs - will also be produced.

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Get to Know the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Nominees

fashionologie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:32:38 PDT

>> This year's ten CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists have just been announced - they range from the eco-conscious (Monique Pean, Alabama Chanin) to cobblers (Esquivel Shoes) to straight-up womenswear designers (Sophie Theallet, Wayne, Ohne Titel, Gary Graham). Anna Wintour noted, “We had very strong applicant pool this year, particularly among the jewelers" - here's looking at lucky jewelry nominees Pean and House of Waris. The winner and runners-up, who are bestowed with cash prizes and industry mentorship, will be announced Nov. 16 at the annual gala.

Until then, an introduction (minus menswear nominees Patrik Ervell and Simon Spurr of Spurr).

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