DesignMarch 2010

Furry chairs, sand bowls, and wildly-patterned knits at Iceland's second-annual design festival

While hauntingly beautiful landscapes, elusive fairies and mind-blowing music usually come to mind when thinking of Iceland, DesignMarch, the second annual weekend festival organized by the Iceland Design Center, aims to add design to that list. Following an economic collapse of epic proportions, the nation is now looking for ways to reinvent itself on the world stage. The event highlighted not only the tremendous can-do …

Gilbert & Lewis

A new label peddling confidently off-center American classics for an upscale Green Acres aesthetic

Veteran designer Jose Abellar recently left his post at Gap to put his own spin on classic American style, creating Gilbert & Lewis, where high fashion meets functional plaids. An expression of Abellar’s favorite fashion components, Gilbert & Lewis is an evolved view of sportswear boasting bold colors, great patterns and slim fits. The inaugural Spring/Summer collection (above) features a fresh color scheme inspired by …

Lanvin/Acne 2010

A century-old Parisian brand reunites with a current denim darling for a second round of casually elegant looks

With one successful collaboration already under their belt, two of fashion’s most loved luxury brands recently teamed up again for another winning collection. First lady fave Lanvin and modern multi-disciplinarians Acne this time came up with lightweight, well-cut silhouettes referencing classic looks from both brands. Acne’s strength shows in the use of quality Japanese denim over typical wide-shuttle woven alternatives, while the resulting inventive glamour …