Designer John Whitledge of Trovata announces a new knitwear collection, Birds of Paradis by Trovata, celebrating Whitledge’s greatest passion; a dedication to continually exploring faraway lands and translating the rich tapestry of these varied adventures into his design vernacular.

A mix of classic silhouettes and timeless pieces in bright, colorblocked tonals make up much of the autumn/winter line, while stripes continue to be a signature Trovata theme. Tweed yarns of 100% lamb and merino wool are given a special wash, for an extra soft and lofty hand.

Whitledge’s journeys across the world are now coming to fruition with Birds of Paradis. Each season, Whitledge will explore a new destination and culture, and will translate his journey into a range of knitwear. “Knitwear is a category that I strongly relate to – it gives a sense of security, a sense of time, place and memory. Knitwear to me represents family and is one of the few items of clothing that can be handed down from generation to generation,” states Whitledge.

Brogden is an icon of innovation and eclecticism in leather luxury sportswear. The contemporary attitude is reflected in original research and innovative styles through the mix of an heterogeneous extension of skins, colors and fabrics. The evolution of the product range, from season to season, is the result of a continuous improvement on quality. The permanent transformation crafts the backbone

of Brogden identity and keeps collections expanding, thanks to unique craftsmanship, with high fabrication excellence. The sophisticated Brogden’s proposals embody the spirit of avant-garde of La Florens, one of the oldest Italian manufacturing companies.

As the logo suggests, Burning Torch’s foundation is based on transformation and freedom, the brand, like each of its individual pieces, is built on respect for individuals and their cultures. The collections are driven by a vision that melds vintage, modern, organic, and global sentiments. unique to the company is Karyn Craven’s commitment to recycling materials and the idea that the energy of all time and history is in each and every garment.

Burning Torch can be found in over 200 leading boutiques and department stores in 35 states in the United States, as well as outlets in Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea Israel, New Zealand, Russia and England.

A caravan is a group of people traveling together, often on a trade expedition. Caravans were used mainly in desert areas and throughout the Silk Road, where traveling in groups aided in defense against bandits as well as helped to improve economies of scale in trade.

Caravana Montaecristo comes from 15 years of travels, experiences, materials, souvenirs and Mexico was the place where we gathered all the pieces. We, Jack and Francesca, have been friends since 15 years now and Caravana Montaecristo is the summary of all our stories, colors, products, travels, markets and fabrics etc . It is our own vision of travels, lifestyle, and style. Though it is not only our vision but also our real way of living.

The pieces of Caravana Montaecristo in this current collection as well as the following ones come from our travels. From an old piece of leather found in the markets of Puebla or an old piece of fabric from Laos that we found during our trails. Caravana Montaecristo is born from people we talked to, from fabrics we bought. This is why we don´t know the direction, it will depend on our lives: they will drive us to the new collections.

EACH OTHER is a creative community and a collaborative fashion brand, a fusion between artists, stylists, poets, musicians, film makers and fashion designers. EACH OTHER’s clothes are made using natural and raw materials. Rough luxury is about breaking through the usual rules of luxury goods, giving to the product more sense than shine.

EACH OTHER believes that clothes should not be strictly designated “for man” or “for woman” and proposes a unisex wardrobe with a classic masculine direction, an androgynous line that is mirrored and twisted into a women’s collection, referencing the “boyfriend” look. boy meets girl, twin souls. EACH OTHER’s common identity is the new silhouette. Genderless, ageless, seasonless and timeless.

Jenny Graham and Toni Spencer, designers and creators of Velvet, have introduced a new luxury collection called Graham & Spencer.

Graham & Spencer was created with an ideal girl in mind. She’s an adventurer. Beautiful and chic in an unstudied way. She can wear anything she wants, and has unbelievable style. She’s sophisticated, iconoclastic, and travels extensively. Her life is extraordinary. The focus of the collection is on new shapes, a play on volumes as well as the contrast of texture.

The collection includes dresses, skirts, tunics, leggings, jackets and coats. “We’ve been feeling there is a real void in the marketplace for this kind of look”, Graham explains, “Something contemporary, luxurious yet young and hip at the same time.” “Creatively it’s a completely new direction.” Continues Spencer. “We look forward to seeing how it evolves.”

Inhabit is a young designer knitwear collection introduced in the fall of 2003. It consists of cashmere, merino and fancy yarns knitted in a variety of gauges from a superfine layering pieces to chunky hand knits.

The focus of the collection is on the fit and attention to detail in both the design and finishing processes. Inhabit fills a void in the market for a sophisticated

collection with a designer sensibility at a reasonable price point. Inhabit’s founders, Vivian Koo, Stacey perlick, and Susie Cho came together with a common vision and goal: to create a modern and luxurious knitwear collection.

Isabel Marant, born in 1967, creates her own world of melting mode. 
Her French father, her German mother and particularly her West Indian mother-in-law gave her a cosmopolite education. It is also while traveling in India or Africa that she finds her inspiration.

Gifted with a range of skills, Isabel launches a first line of jewelry which will be the best way to finance her business.

In 1990, she launches Twen, a small knitwear collection that will grow and become later Isabel Marant, as we know it today.
The style Isabel Marant is a culture mix, a cosmopolite and urban world.
Isabel’s silhouettes are showing feminine elegance, fitted and close-to-the-body.

Etoile is the second line designed by Isabel Marant. It is defined by the paradox of proposing wardrobe that is not only accessible but very much of the moment. The collection is a collage of sportswear classics inspired by work wear or military garments, combined with more feminine pieces and knitwear.

Etoile also combines comfortable active sportswear elements which are meant to be worn alone or mixed with a dash of attitude to chic-er, more dressed-up pieces.

What makes this collection stand apart is the attention paid to textiles and texture : fabrics are washed and aged with boiled and wrinkled effects, faded, half-tone colors set off by bright highlights, seams are left raw and hems slightly frayed.

Etoile offers clothes that are personal and strong but easy to wear.

Jose Marco of ISHVARA started in the leather world in Ibiza in the mid 1970’s. He was fascinated by the island and the artisans of skin, hippies and bohemians from all over the world, including the American hippies whom protested the Vietnam War. It was from this era that Jose crafted his particular style, shaping everything from skin treatment, pattern making, inking, development, the braiding of leather and much more. He was only 17 years old then, but it became his way of life.

In 1978 Jose was invited to participate in the fashion designers catwalk event of Ibiza showcasing shoes, accessories, and clothing. As he began creating new styles he had to change the type of skin he used, streamlining the styles and models. But in essence, his products retained the spirit of his beginnings – they simply never went out of style.

Exposure to the most beautiful and best quality skins provide Jose the inspiration that ensures his designs are always evolving. It’s this unending dedication to quality and beauty that have led to Ishvara being featured in some of Europe’s top fashion magazines (such as Vogue Español) and have gained Jose a following throughout Europe and North America.