Burst in Style: collaboration

Jan 24, 2011

Desigual by Christian Lacroix Fall/Winter 2012 Collection

Desigual has released a preview of the Lacroix collection.

  The Spanish brand Desigual, known for it's unique patchwork designs, has announced a collaboration with the Christian Lacroix.
  The French designer is ready with the Fall/Winter 2011/2012 collection for the brand, which includes 30 garments incorporating Lacroix's haute couture and the urban and casual Desigual  prêt-à-porter:
  Both sides are happy with the result and plan to continue their partnership for a
Spring/Summer 2012 collection.
  Considering the amazing growth in Desigual's sales and Lacroix reputation, this collaboration will be hugely successful and definately something to look forward to.

   Check out what the designers shared and sneak-peak at the collection after the jump.

Dec 2, 2010

Valentino For Gap

While we were drooling over Lanvin for H&M, another big fashion retailer - Gap collaborated with designers from another high-end brand in creating an affordable yet chic collection for the mass customer.

The collection was launched in the end of November. Gap presented 7 pieces desidned by Valentino's artists to celebrate the opening of the first Gap store in Milan. The clothes are said to embody the essence of both brands. Unfortunately, the access to it is limited. It is available only in Milan, Paris and London stores, but eBay is always an option if you are determined to purchase some of the pieces.

Here is what Valentino creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli say about the collaboration:

“We love mixing different cultures and we have been excited to mix gap’s timeless essentials with our roman culture of Couture. It brings together the iconic world of Valentino and Gap’s fashion staples, synthesizing the current trend of combining luxury with basics”