March 2012
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PLAC Jeans
PLAC Jeans is a korean brand launched by two friends whose favorite material is denim, especially raw denim. Since they opened their first shop in Seoul they have set up an international development including Europe and the US. The energy of the brand lies in the multiplicity of collaborations PLAC Jeans has established and the multiculturalism of its protagonists. Designers, artists and musicians...
Who's on ? WALD from Berlin
This week, Elizabeth de la Mette, our Account Manager, caught up with Dana Roski from the berliner multibrand WALD. Dana recently joined Le New Black’s 1350 select international buyers, she told us about her work.
Can you tell us more about Wald and the selection of designers that will be found there? WALD is a small and very personal multi brand shop in Berlin Mitte. Run by the model...
Le New Blah Blah Blah #4 : Le New Black enables...
Last January, our friend Caroline Bianzina (Martine Leherpeur Conseil) invited us to participate in the symposium organized by Université de la Mode in Lyon: “Challenging the time, a matter of fashion.” We immediately accepted her proposal, and delved into this theme with pleasure. Time is indeed one of the central issues behind the creation of Le New Black. To improve the quality of...
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Le Black Book: Very French Gangsters
This week we had a great meeting with Anne Masanet of Very French Gangsters who came to our office to show us their very first collection of eyewear for kids. A series of both spectacles and sunglasses combines protection, correction, comfort, and class! Things that are not always so common on glasses for children. A brilliant idea and high-quality products that we would love to present on Le...
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NEW FW12/13 collection: Mandarin & General
Mandarin & General is a conceptual project focusing on creating a contemporary design brand using Chinese culture as a foundation and design tool. Founded in New York City by Taiwanese-born designer, Peggy Tan, the line finds its inspiration in the heritage of Mandarin-dress making. It cleverly sources, reconsiders, and reinvents constructional tradition and details in Chinese garments that...
Who’s on: Space 519 from Chicago
This week, Elizabeth de La Mette our Account Manager, introduces to you Jim Wetzel, founder of Space 519 in Chicago, United States. This multi-brand of reference has been one of the first of our 1350 international buyers to register on Le New Black.
Can you tell us more about Space 519 and the selection of designers that will be found there?
When we started the concept of space519 we really...
Heading to London
As the founder of Le New Black, Vidya Narine was invited by The Center for Fashion Enterprise to attend a seminar in London on March 29th. The conference will focus on E-commerce through the Marketing, PR, cross channel or the advances in digital media. This event looks exciting and made to measure for LeNewBlack.com, always interested in sharing and exchanging about two of its favourite...
Le New Black takes the floor
Vidya Narine, founder and CEO for Le New Black will attend and speak in a conference next week. On March 27th and 28th, the International Symposium of the University of Fashionwill be held in Lyon, France, on how fashion challenges time. As an industry player, Vidya will present her vision of a new temporality of fashion. We’ll keep you posted on the smart discussions that will certainly...
Le New Blah blah blah #3: virtual music vs....
Vidya interviews her friend Gloria Pedemonte, founder of the independant music label Tsunami-Addiction. Fashion and music, two creative industries evolving into the virtual, between necessity and fear.
VN: Who are you Gloria?
G: I have run the music label Tsunami-Addiction for a little over 10 years. And I am a woman. Haha
VN: I wanted the interview to cross these 2 points + 1: you in music...
Le Black Book: La Boîte Concept
On Wednesday, Sabrina and Timothée from La Boîte Conceptstopped by our office. La Boîte concept have developed the LD series; the first docking station of its type and with it, the linking of new media and high fidelity. The new passion of Vidya, founder of Le New Black a well-designed desk created with audiophiles in mind…
On Le New Black we love innovation, design, and music, so we...
Take a ride on Surface to air’s roller coaster
Did you like Surface to Air FW12/13 collection on www.lenewblack.com/surfacetoair ? Check the latest video of the brand, featured on Style.com.
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NEW FW12/13 collection : BASE range
The brand new Franco-Danish label BASE range is all about effortless beauty. Well-designed basics in simple and environmentally friendly materials BASE Range is a collection of sustainable undergarments and easy wear. BASE rangehas created its first collection with absolute attention to the quality of its products but also to the fit of every item, from bodysuits to tee-shirts. Every piece manages...
Le New Blah blah blah #2 : the renewal of online...
After the rise in the last 15 years of online shopping site pioneers such as Net-a-Porter (and its variations Mr Porter and The Outnet) or Yoox who, after Thecorner.com recently launched Shoescribe.com, dedicated uniquely to shoes, the arrival of new players clearly shows new avenues. Farfetch.com, launched in 2008 by José Neves, is a “multi-boutique” platform. A retail concept of...
Who’s on: Jeurissen from Belgium
(photo: Filles à Papa - available at Jeurissen)
This week Elizabeth de La Mette, our account manager had the chance to catch up with Christophe Jeurissen, founder of the Belgian luxury boutique Jeurissen. A reference address that distributes the collections of the most sought-after international designers.
Can you tell us more about Jeurissen and the selection of designers found there?
Not...
Just seen in the press !
Le New Black’s new design and new features are very well detailed in Sportswear International, so have a look if you want to know more about it.
Le Black Book: Sylvie Zawadzki
Sylvie Zawadzki, general delegate of the French Federation of Couture has made us the pleasure to visit us during Open House. This was a great opportunity to show her the developments of Le New Black, that she has known since its creation in 2009. We also discussed how Le New Black could now meet the very special needs of new talents from Paris Fashion Week as Steffie Christiaens and...
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Last Days to pre-order : Cat’s Tsumori Chisato...
Cat’s is Tsumori Chisato’s other line, from the talented Japanese designer who, after achieving international success wanted to honor her favorite animal. Recurrent in her collections, the feline now has its own line. Fitting well on the hems, or hiding in logos throughout every piece of the collection, comprising t-shirts, knitwear and accessories. A casual and happy line that is...
Le Black Book: Clarisse Reille
Clarisse Reille, General Director of the DEFI (The Committee of the Development and Promotion of Apparel), kindly responded to our invitation and came along with her friend France to visit us during Le New Black’s Open-House. Clarisse has been following the conception and development of Le New Back since the early days, and her long time support has been stimulating. So needless to say we...
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Last days to pre-order: The Jante Law FW12/13
In his novel ‘A fugitive crosses his tracks’ (1933), Danish-Norwegian author Aksel Sandemose identified the Jante Law as a series of rules, with the first of these summarizing the principles of all: Don’t think you’re anything special. As this set of rules, that places all emphasis on the collective, The Jante Laws was born of a pan-European collective of creatives sharing...
Le New Black @ Colette Carnaval
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New FW12/13 Collection: Prim I Am
Prim I Am was created in 2008 by designer Nadia Cerri. The danish brand focuses on well defined details and offers collections with trendy and sober looks to evolve with style at all times. Prim I Am woman is feminine without ostentation, casual and chic while Prim I Am man is a modern enthousiast of style and comfort.
Very few labels succeed in offering quality clothing at fair price but Prim I...
Le Black Book: Camille Boyer
Open-house continues! We just had the pleasure to welcome Camille Boyer and her friend Caroline. Camille is a french girl based in Vienna who fell in love with Austrian fashion, and created the Austrian Fashion Showcase, the platform for Austrian fashion designers, such as Andy Wolf, Anna Aichinger or Hartmann Nordenholz. Camille aim to showcase the collections of these designers to the more...
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”It exhibition” : Louis Vuitton-Marc Jacobs
Fashion weeks are gently ending taking away their catwalks and models while a new light is shed on fashion at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. This exhibition presents the story of two personalities, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs (creative director of Louis Vuitton) and highlights their contributions to the world of fashion. The parallel Vuitton-Jacobs provides insight into the fashion...
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NEW FW12/13 Collection on Le New Black : Steffie...
True to her original inspiration (elemental forces and nature), Steffie Christiaens staged “ice” for her FW12/13 women collection. When asked about her research work for the collection, she explained putting dressed-up dolls in freezers to analyse the result! Structures and forms of the element are indeed the center of attention of the collection leading to sculptural clothes. The colour black is...
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Le Black Book: Rasmus Bak
Ramus co-founder of the brand Libertine-Libertinestopped by to say hello and have a look on the new design of Le New Black. Created by three Danish friends who loved music, art, literature and contemporary culture, Libertine-Libertine offers well-designed clothes, which renew the old classics, season after season. The collections are made locally, based on the high quality of Danish...
Le Black Book: Ceci from Fashion's Collective
Our friend Ceci, London-based fashion writer and consultant for brands, popped-in for little chat about fashion and Internet … It’s always so interesting to talk to her. Read her article about Le New Black here . Stay tuned on Fashion’s Collective and read Ceci’s articles regularly : you will learn a lot about innovation in the fashion business.
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Le New Black @ Paris Fashion Week
Plan your visit to Paris Fashion Week: preview the FW12/13 collections online on Le New Black, then meet our brands in the best tradeshows and private showrooms:
Tradeshows: TRANOI (2-5 March) : Carrousel du Louvre : Le Mont St Michel. Palais de la Bourse : Valentine Gauthier, Kron by Kron Kron.PREMIERE CLASSE (2-5 March) : Kron by Kron Kron, Maison des Talons, Minna...
Le New Black’s new look
You’ve probably noticed it, Le New Black has a new look. This new design is the work of Virginie Nguyen Tan Hon who exercised her talents in the prestigious web agency Spill for clients such as Colette, Fondation Cartier and Elle. Virginie tells us more about herself, her inspirations and her work for Le New Black.
Who are you, Virginie?
I am a girl who loves one thing and its opposite....
Le Black Book: Rose & Rose
On her way to Capsule, Sarah, the sales manager of british brand Rose and Rose stopped by at our office to talk about Le New Black and the development of Rose and Rose. Made from the finest materials (silk, wool or cashmere) for both men and women, Rose and Rose’s scarves are created by London-based designer Robert Rose. Rose and Rose scarves are the perfect combination of precious...
Le New Black’s new look makes the press
Many thanks to FashionMag for this nice article !
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NEW FW12/13 collection on Le New Black : Warmi
Warmi, “woman” in Quechua, is a brand created by a woman, manufactured by women and dedicated to women. The brand Warmi offers hand-crafted clothing and accessories from Colombia, mixing traditional and almost lost “savoir-faire” with aesthetic codes and Parisian trends. The designer, Sylvia Toth, is indeed French-Colombian and immersed in the two cultures. Colours, folklore and myths of the...
Le New Black Open-House
Welcome Home!
Take a pause in your busy schedule : between two appointments during Paris Fashion Week, come visit us in our beautiful new home in Le Marais. Meet our team, enjoy a warm tea, relax, chat, and review our brands collection’s simply online… - 1st 15th March 2012 10am-7pm 58, rue Charlot 75003 Paris (In front of Nanashi Restaurant, press ‘P’ to enter)....
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NEW FW 12/13 Collection on Le New Black: JC de...
Designer, artist immersed in painting, pop/rock culture, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is known for his extravagant and colourful universe. Filled with pop-art, cartoons and “joie de vivre” it led to memorable pieces such as a jewelled camouflage wedding dress, ponchos for two, graffiti dresses and lightning bolt trench coats. His FW12/13 collection is inspired by Vikings, strong and combative as...
LE NEW BLACK’S NEW WEBSITE
Le New Black is proud to unveil its new website on the occasion of Paris Fashion Week FW12. The evolution of our website aims to offer an even more innovative business tool for professionals within the fashion industry, whilst maintaining the initial high-end positioning. Le New Black is vital as the B2B platform of reference for cutting-edge brands and influential buyers. The founding identity of...
Le New Black @ Paris Fashion Week
Plan your visit to Paris Fashion Week: preview the FW12/13 collections online on Le New Black, then meet our brands in the best tradeshows and showrooms:
SALONS : Tranoi (2-5 March) : Carousel du Louvre : Le Mont St Michel. Palais de la Bourse : Valentine Gauthier, Kron by Kron Kron. Première Classe (2-5 March) : Kron by Kron Kron, Maison des Talons, Minna Parikka,...
NEW FW12/13 Collection on Le New Black: Steve Mono
Steve Mono is a brand of accessories founded by Spanish designer Gonzalo Fonseca. Fascinated with the vintage look of men from the 50’s and 60’s, he created a whole collection of leather goods: bags, belts, wallets, ipad, iphone and blackberry cases, coin and card cases, key rings and umbrellas. Quality and craft are the keywords of the production: a small Spanish manufacturer is entrusted with...
Who’s on ? Shopthemag.com
Corinne Ng, the founder of Shopthemag.com is part of the 1,300 buyers registered on Le New Black. Affectionately known by the Asian press as the Asian “Net-a-Porter”, Shopthemag.com, based in Singapore, brings together Asia’s most sophisticated and exciting creators. Vidya Narine, Director of Le New Black, was pleased to ask her some questions. Why have you created...
Le New Trend #1
New York and London Fashion Weeks have dazzled us. Before moving to Milan and Paris, Le New Black reviews their favorite designers and identifies major trends for FW12/13. Whites and blacks in the most refined materials (Ohne Titel, Rachel Comey, Christopher Kane), oversized biker jackets (Alexander Wang, Rodarte, Doo.Ri, Edun), black and Prussian blue (Proenza Schouler, Ohne Titel, Preen),...
AW12 Men runways soundtrack, the sound of fashion
Fashion takes the stage in 2012. In Milan, during the menswear shows, movies instilled their mood on the catwalks. The soundtrack of Steve McQueen’s “Shame” sounded at Jil Sander, the one from “Un héros très discret” was heard at Valentino, whilst Air’s “Le Voyage dans La Lune” was echoing through the Gucci show. Finally, “Speed Racer” was filling the space at Moncler (designed by Thom...
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NEW FW12/13 collection on Le New Black: Mohsin Ali
Since graduating from The London College of Fashion with a First Class honours degree, Mohsin Ali has designed and developed products for a variety of brands across the globe. Learning his trade and developing his aesthetic, he soaked up influences of architects and designers such as Le Corbusier and Charles Eames. His third collection, “Form” builds on a palate of profound yet...
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New FW 12/13 collection on Le New Black: Valentine...
Valentine is fast, very fast. It’s only been five years since her second collection caught the attention of the fashion insiders. Five years during which she fully established her brand in the French fashion landscape, developed outlets all over the world, and made her mark in many a girl’s wardrobe. Last but not least, she’s a firm believer in eco-friendly production and has a real...
Who’s on ? Browns, London
Just before London Fashion Week, Liz, our Account Manager had the chance to catch up with the very busy Lisa Jones, buyer of women’s collections at Browns in London. She’s registered on Le New Black a few seasons ago, among our 1300 international buyers. “I use Le New Black to look at styles for brands that we currently stock(…). After the appointment and after we have taken...
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New FW12/13 Collection on Le New Black: Claudia...
It’s the story of the journey of a young and passionate Bolivian…in these few words, Claudia Paz presents her eponymous brand which achieves the combination of modernity and as well as embracing an ancestral knowledge. Inspired by the expertise of her country and passionate about knitwear, Claudia Paz creates collections in which pieces are all made in Bolivia, her homeland. Claudia Paz...
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New FW12/13 Collection on Le New Black: Veja x...
Who doesn’t know Veja, the French brand that produces ecological trainers, bags and accessories? Born in 2004 out of the desire to create fashion where social initiative, respect for the environment, also style would meet, Veja works directly with small Brazilian producers who are organized into cooperatives of organic cotton and wild rubber from the Amazon. They have created a supply chain...
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Le Black Book: Sruli Recht
Direct from his current base of Iceland, the very talented Australian designer Sruli Recht was in Paris yesterday.[[MORE]]
To our delight, he took the time to visit us in our new offices and it was the perfect opportunity for us to discover his new FW12/13 collection. Entitled “Field Dressing” it presents highly innovative silhouettes with precise cuts and impeccable details....
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Le New Black @ London Fashion Week
Do you attend London Fashion Week? Meet our brands, view and touch their exciting FW12/13 collections. Do not hesitate to contact emilio@lenewblack.com for a meeting, he will be delighted to show you how to enjoy permanent commercial season with Le New Black! [[MORE]]
GEORGIA HARDINGE: Feb.18th to 21st. Catwalk show on Friday 17th Feb. at 7:30 - Showroom London Fashion Week Exhibition at...
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New FW12/13 Collection on Le New Black: Surface To...
The brand Surface to Air has expanded rapidly in the world of mens and womens fashion with outposts in Sao Paulo, New York and Paris. In addition to producing must-have garments, they also run a creative services agency and music video production company. It’s hard not to fall in love with their FW 12/13 collection : men’s ‘bombers’ and merino sweaters are pure winter armour. Ladies will...
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Le New Blah Blah Blah #1
New York Fashion Week just ends and already those from London, Milan and Paris are rushing… Fashion weeks are multiplying )both in the traditional fashion capitals and in capitals of emerging countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, Korea etc.) triggering calendars wars. In the 19th century, Charles Worth, founder of Haute Couture, caused a sensation by presenting his creations worn by...
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New FW12/13 Collection on Le New Black: JC/DC
Designer, artist immersed in painting, pop/rock culture, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is known for his extravagant and colourful universe. Filled with pop-art, cartoons and “joie de vivre” it led to memorable pieces such as a jewelled camouflage wedding dress, ponchos for two, graffiti dresses and lightning bolt trench coats. In 2010, Castelbajac launched a new clothing line bearing his initials:...
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NEW F/W1213 Collection on Le New Black: Karlotta...
Karlotta Wilde launched her first collection in 2010 in Berlin. Since, each collection has been acclaimed, and in July 2011 she was honoured with “The Premium Young Designers Award”. The label Karlotta Wilde is a mix of artful details (metal belts, neon parts) and different combined materials. Associated with a sleek design, high quality fabrics and recurrent colours, the result is a timeless and...
