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Monday, February 22, 2010
Winter Kate and HOH launch in Paris
On February 24, Nicole Richie will be in Paris, France at Galeries Lafayette Haussman from 6pm to 7pm, on the 2nd floor, then from 7pm to 8pm she will head over to Le 66 on the Champs Elysées, to launch her Winter Kate ready-to-wear collection and her House of Harlow 1960 footwear line.
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Winter Kate on WWW
whowhatwear.com editors wrote a lovely article titled Line we ♥ Winter Kate.
Give it a read, you'll definitely enjoy it!
In related news Nicole Richie's people have finally launched a Winter Kate official site. Check out the Winter Kate website here.
Though much about Nicole Richie has changed over the years—she's gone from blonde to brunette and back a half dozen times, settled down and had two children, and published a best-selling book—one thing remains the same: her instantly recognizable and oft-imitated modern bohemian personal style. Given her fashion-icon status and super successful jewelry line, House of Harlow 1960, it was a natural progression for Richie to throw her hat in the women's wear ring and launch a contemporary line of clothing. Her debut collection, which she dubbed Winter Kate after her daughter's two middle names, is comprised of effortless pieces—including print-silk bed jackets, breezy blouses, and suede fringed vests—that are a love letter to the inspirational haute-hippie looks we've come to expect from the multi-tasking mom. Even better: for today's Line We Love, Richie kindly selected a few of her favorite items and shared her style secrets for how she'd wear each piece! Read on for all the details on these Winter Kate delights and be sure to check out the entire collection too...
Opy Jacket ($225)
Much like Ms. Richie, your WhoWhatWear.com editors also have a fondness for loose and luxurious bed jackets—they're equal parts laid-back and chic. This lovely cardi-coat is perfect to layer over a tank top during the day and pair with your favorite skinny jeans (instead of your go-to blazer, as Richie recommends) and heels to transition into an evening ensemble. Style-stalkers take note: Richie has been snapped wearing this exact number around town, so be sure to pick this piece up pronto!
Dylan Vest ($1375)
When we saw the impeccable Vanessa Traina donning this crochet vest in the Winter Kate look book, it was love at first sight! This intricately cutout suede waistcoat is sexy to be sure, and but we also quite like the two other Winter Kate vests: the Hudson ($260) and the Gypsy Rose ($248) in either black or ivory. Try layering any of these iterations over your favorite tank top or well-worn band tee, and jeans—as Richie smartly suggests—to get the maximum mileage out of these vintage-inspired gems!
Ginger Jacket ($145)
The pretty petal designs on the Ginger Jacket are the perfect way to add a little flower power to your wardrobe rotation. We love the dolman sleeves and airy shape of this pale top, and can't wait to snatch up this style in yellow, too! Pair it with House of Harlow 1960's Abalone Station Necklace ($175) and the Key Cocktail Ring ($55) for lazy Sunday brunch or an al fresco evening in Malibu or Montauk.
Meadow Cami ($98)
This Meadow Cami is a must-have for many reasons: the sixties-inspired psychedelic print is perfect, plus the low-cut neckline and easy-fit means this top will go with everything in your closet (we are partial to the purple one, but it also comes in red and yellow!). Toss on this trippy tank before you head off to your favorite music festivals this spring and be prepared to field handfuls of clothing-centric compliments!
Give it a read, you'll definitely enjoy it!
In related news Nicole Richie's people have finally launched a Winter Kate official site. Check out the Winter Kate website here.
Though much about Nicole Richie has changed over the years—she's gone from blonde to brunette and back a half dozen times, settled down and had two children, and published a best-selling book—one thing remains the same: her instantly recognizable and oft-imitated modern bohemian personal style. Given her fashion-icon status and super successful jewelry line, House of Harlow 1960, it was a natural progression for Richie to throw her hat in the women's wear ring and launch a contemporary line of clothing. Her debut collection, which she dubbed Winter Kate after her daughter's two middle names, is comprised of effortless pieces—including print-silk bed jackets, breezy blouses, and suede fringed vests—that are a love letter to the inspirational haute-hippie looks we've come to expect from the multi-tasking mom. Even better: for today's Line We Love, Richie kindly selected a few of her favorite items and shared her style secrets for how she'd wear each piece! Read on for all the details on these Winter Kate delights and be sure to check out the entire collection too...
Opy Jacket ($225)
Much like Ms. Richie, your WhoWhatWear.com editors also have a fondness for loose and luxurious bed jackets—they're equal parts laid-back and chic. This lovely cardi-coat is perfect to layer over a tank top during the day and pair with your favorite skinny jeans (instead of your go-to blazer, as Richie recommends) and heels to transition into an evening ensemble. Style-stalkers take note: Richie has been snapped wearing this exact number around town, so be sure to pick this piece up pronto!
Dylan Vest ($1375)
When we saw the impeccable Vanessa Traina donning this crochet vest in the Winter Kate look book, it was love at first sight! This intricately cutout suede waistcoat is sexy to be sure, and but we also quite like the two other Winter Kate vests: the Hudson ($260) and the Gypsy Rose ($248) in either black or ivory. Try layering any of these iterations over your favorite tank top or well-worn band tee, and jeans—as Richie smartly suggests—to get the maximum mileage out of these vintage-inspired gems!
Ginger Jacket ($145)
The pretty petal designs on the Ginger Jacket are the perfect way to add a little flower power to your wardrobe rotation. We love the dolman sleeves and airy shape of this pale top, and can't wait to snatch up this style in yellow, too! Pair it with House of Harlow 1960's Abalone Station Necklace ($175) and the Key Cocktail Ring ($55) for lazy Sunday brunch or an al fresco evening in Malibu or Montauk.
Meadow Cami ($98)
This Meadow Cami is a must-have for many reasons: the sixties-inspired psychedelic print is perfect, plus the low-cut neckline and easy-fit means this top will go with everything in your closet (we are partial to the purple one, but it also comes in red and yellow!). Toss on this trippy tank before you head off to your favorite music festivals this spring and be prepared to field handfuls of clothing-centric compliments!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Nicole Richie in Montreal (interview+video+a few tagged pics)
Nicole Richie and Gazette style editor Eva Friede sat down to talk about Nicole’s new Winter Kate line of clothing last week. This is an edited transcript of their conversation from Montreal Gazette.
Q. There’s a growing cult of Nicole, with people just mad about your style. What do you attribute that to?
“That’s a very nice compliment. Thank you. I really am one to dress for comfort. The big challenge I find is that there’s not a lot out there that’s extremely comfortable but are great statement pieces.
"A big inspiration behind this collection was to make things really easy, things that move well and that you can just throw on without thinking about it.”
Q. So many celebrities, so many fashion lines. What sets this one apart?
“I can’t speak for other people and their lines because I have no idea what is going on there.
“I 100 per cent design everything, every single piece. I would never put my name on something I would not wear myself. This is not an endorsement deal. I really took this on as a designer and it’s something I take seriously and hope to do for a long time.”
Q. Comfort, ease, statement pieces, a touch of boho – what else can you add to describe your inspiration?
“With this collection, I was really inspired by the ’60s and ’70s. I think that time was really great and I thought for spring and summer, it would be a good inspiration, because in the summer when you’re hot you just don’t feel like you want to wear really anything.
“I just wanted the clothes to be very easy to wear.”
Q. How did you hook up with Brian and Rick Cytrynbaum (the Montreal brothers who hold the license and produce her footwear and fashion)?
“They came to L.A. and I had them come over to my house just to vibe out. I pulled out my favourite vintage clothes and things that I truly love, and hung them over my lamps and over my couches, just so they could see a room that was me and explained who I was and where my mind was at. And we just kind of sat there for three hours and kind of vibed. They’re such experts in this, and it was just a perfect fit.”
Q. When you’re not wearing your own line, what do you wear.?
"I actually wear Winter Kate every day, but I’m actually just a jeans and T-shirt kind of person.”
Q. Skinny, wide, blue, frayed?
“I wear bell bottoms, I wear skinny jeans, just kind of whatever is on the floor.”
Q. Where do you think you can take this line? Can it become a major part of the fashion landscape?
“One can only hope. I feel blessed to be even here today. We just finished fall, and it’s a completely different look – very tailored, clean lines, black, white, grey, just totally different. I hope to keep reinventing the line through every season.”
Q. What advice can you give to girls who want to be a size 0?
“I’m in no position to give that kind of advice, because I don’t know what it’s like to be there. I can only hope that women are just happy in being themselves.”
Q. You’re engaged?
“I’m only talking about the line today”.
Q. We’re in this democratization phase in fashion now. What’s the next big thing in fashion?
“I really try and not pay attention to trends because I think it’s important for every woman to know who she is and know her body and what looks good on her and what doesn’t. For instance, I’m 5’1 so I can get away with wearing short-shorts or short dresses and it means something totally different than someone wearing it who’s 5’9.
“If the biggest trend in the world is knee-length everything, that doesn’t mean I would necessarily wear it.”
Q. Are we entering an age of individuality?
“I hope so, yes.”
And here's a video from Nicole's appearance at Holt Renfrew in Montreal.
And some tagged photos:
Nicole with models and Brian and Rick Cytrynbaum, the Montreal brothers who hold the license and produce her footwear and fashion
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Q. There’s a growing cult of Nicole, with people just mad about your style. What do you attribute that to?
“That’s a very nice compliment. Thank you. I really am one to dress for comfort. The big challenge I find is that there’s not a lot out there that’s extremely comfortable but are great statement pieces.
"A big inspiration behind this collection was to make things really easy, things that move well and that you can just throw on without thinking about it.”
Q. So many celebrities, so many fashion lines. What sets this one apart?
“I can’t speak for other people and their lines because I have no idea what is going on there.
“I 100 per cent design everything, every single piece. I would never put my name on something I would not wear myself. This is not an endorsement deal. I really took this on as a designer and it’s something I take seriously and hope to do for a long time.”
Q. Comfort, ease, statement pieces, a touch of boho – what else can you add to describe your inspiration?
“With this collection, I was really inspired by the ’60s and ’70s. I think that time was really great and I thought for spring and summer, it would be a good inspiration, because in the summer when you’re hot you just don’t feel like you want to wear really anything.
“I just wanted the clothes to be very easy to wear.”
Q. How did you hook up with Brian and Rick Cytrynbaum (the Montreal brothers who hold the license and produce her footwear and fashion)?
“They came to L.A. and I had them come over to my house just to vibe out. I pulled out my favourite vintage clothes and things that I truly love, and hung them over my lamps and over my couches, just so they could see a room that was me and explained who I was and where my mind was at. And we just kind of sat there for three hours and kind of vibed. They’re such experts in this, and it was just a perfect fit.”
Q. When you’re not wearing your own line, what do you wear.?
"I actually wear Winter Kate every day, but I’m actually just a jeans and T-shirt kind of person.”
Q. Skinny, wide, blue, frayed?
“I wear bell bottoms, I wear skinny jeans, just kind of whatever is on the floor.”
Q. Where do you think you can take this line? Can it become a major part of the fashion landscape?
“One can only hope. I feel blessed to be even here today. We just finished fall, and it’s a completely different look – very tailored, clean lines, black, white, grey, just totally different. I hope to keep reinventing the line through every season.”
Q. What advice can you give to girls who want to be a size 0?
“I’m in no position to give that kind of advice, because I don’t know what it’s like to be there. I can only hope that women are just happy in being themselves.”
Q. You’re engaged?
“I’m only talking about the line today”.
Q. We’re in this democratization phase in fashion now. What’s the next big thing in fashion?
“I really try and not pay attention to trends because I think it’s important for every woman to know who she is and know her body and what looks good on her and what doesn’t. For instance, I’m 5’1 so I can get away with wearing short-shorts or short dresses and it means something totally different than someone wearing it who’s 5’9.
“If the biggest trend in the world is knee-length everything, that doesn’t mean I would necessarily wear it.”
Q. Are we entering an age of individuality?
“I hope so, yes.”
And here's a video from Nicole's appearance at Holt Renfrew in Montreal.
And some tagged photos:
Nicole with models and Brian and Rick Cytrynbaum, the Montreal brothers who hold the license and produce her footwear and fashion
source & source
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