Showing posts with label Kaelen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kaelen. Show all posts

Friday, May 25, 2012

Kaelen Fall 2012 Lookbook

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I previously told you to watch out for the rising New York based, Toronto raised design talent, Kaelen Farncombe.  Her collection takes wardrobe classics like button up shirts, cigarette pants, the boxy jacket and shift dress and re-invents them with strong style lines with an architectural feel, graphic prints and color blocking to create clothes that are still wearable, modern and bold.


The Fall 2012 collection is all about texture with the use of charmeuse, lace, lame, velvet and textured wool. Details like cowl backs, cut out shoulders and angular hemlines are seen throughout.  Charming bow ties add a dash of whimsy while column dresses look goddess-like but in a simpler more elegant way.  The collection also featured several drop crotch pants but I am a little torn on my thoughts of those.  Do you think would you wear drop crotch pants?

Check out her full lookbook after the jump.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Sample Sales This Week: December 12-18, 2011

Who: Eubiq Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on menswear.
When: December 14-16, 2011. Wed-Fri 11am-6pm. Online Sample Sale already started.
Where: 270 W 39th St, 13th Floor. 212-204-8338 or Shop Online

Who: Portolano Sample Sale
What: Men's Women's Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Wraps, & Up Tights Hosiery and Socks at wholesale or below.
When: Dec 12-23, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Closed Sat & Sun
Where: 15 W 37th St, 2nd Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Loro Piana Men's Sale
What: Up to 80% off women's and men's RTW
When: Now through Dec 15, 2011.  Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-4pm.
Where: 37 W 57th St - 9th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave). 212-290-1211

Who: Party/Cocktail Dress Sale
What: Up to 80% off dressed by Pamala Roland, Donald Deal, Melinda Eng, Heidi Weisel, Anne Bowen, Marc Bowen, Valentino and Gustavo Cadille
When: Now through Dec 15, 2011. Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-4pm.
Where: 37 W 57th St - 9th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave). 212-290-1211

Who: Tardini Holiday Sale
What: Discounts on men's and women's leather goods and accessories
When: Now through Dec 15, 2011. Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-4pm.
Where: 37 W 57th St - 9th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave). 212-290-1211

Who: Farylrobin Sample Sale
What: All styles $20-100 on a selection of shoes and boots.  Mostly sizes 6, 7, and 8, but a limited number of styles in other sizes too. 
When: December 12-15, 2011. Mon & Thurs Noon-6pm, Tues-Wed noon-7pm
Where:  200 Park Avenue South (at 17th Street)  Suite 1610

Who: Eugenia Kim Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off hats and hair accessories
When: Dec 13-17, 2011. Tues 10am-8pm, Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm
Where: 347 W 36th St - Suite 501 (near 8th Ave).

Who: Haute Hippie Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% womenswear
When: Dec 12-16, 2011. 9am-6pm
Where: 336 W 37th St - Suite 460 (b/n 8th & 9th Ave). 212-239-6827

Who: Jane Post Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off fall and spring outerwear
When: Dec 13-14, 2011. Tues 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-7pm.
Where: 240 W 37th St - 6th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Nanette Lepore Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear.  Strapless brocade cocktail dresses are $145(were $398), lace overlay pencil skirts are $95 (were $298) and black and white cardigans are $95 (were $268).
When: Dec 13-14, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 225 W 35th St - 4th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: James Jeans Sample Sale
What: 50%-70% off denim (bootleg, skinnies, jeggings and flares).
When: Dec 13-15, 2011. Tues & Thrus 9am-7:30pm, Wed 10am-5:30pm
Where: 500 Greenwich St - Suite 202 (b/n Spring and Canal St)

Who:  Lee Angel Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off costume jewelry.  There will be a $5 room!
When: Dec 14-16, 2011. Wed-Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Where: 524 Broadway - 6th Floor (at Spring St)

Who: DVF Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off womenswear.  New merchandise will arrive throughout the week.
When: Dec 13-17, 2011. Tues 9am-6:30pm, Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St).

Who: Roger Vivier Sample Sale
What: Discounts on women's shoes and accessories
When: Dec 14-18, 2011. Wed 10am-7pm, Thurs-Sat 9am-6:30pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave)

Who: Kaelen Sample Sale
What: Score 50%-70% off womenswear. Blanket coats are $398 (from $795), printed dresses are $498 (from $995), lambskin shorts are $213 (from $425) and cropped jackets are $73 (from $290).
When: Dec 15, 2011.  5pm-9pm
Where: 11 W 25th St - 7th Floor (b/n Broadway and 6th Ave).

Who: Rachel Comey Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off women's and men's clothing shoes and accessories.
When: Dec 15-16, 2011. Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri 10am-6pm
Where:268 Mulberry St (b/n E Houston and Prince St)

Who: Suiteshop Showroom Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off fashion's hautest brands including Pencey, For Love & Lemons, Boulee, Sauce, Lauren Moshi, Naven, Plush, Pencey Standard, Michael Lauren & Woodleigh
When: December 15-17, 2011. Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 1pm-4pm
Where: Suiteshop Showroom – 110 Greene Street, #410

Who: Carlos Falchi
What: Up to 80% off colorful cosmetics cases, totes, clutches, and handbags in leather, python, and other exotic skins.
When: December 15-16, 2011. Thurs-Fri 9am-4pm
Where: 1450 Broadway (b/n 40th & 41st St)

Who: Chatecaille Sale
What: Deals on makeup/skincare
When: Dec 15-16, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where: 584 Broadway - Suite 1111 (b/n Prince and Houston St)

Who: Helmut Lang and Theyskens's Theory Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off womenswear
When: Dec 15-18, 2011. Thurs 12pm-8pm, Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
Where:139 5th Ave - 2nd Floor (b/n 20th and 21st St). 212-398-2777

Ongoing Sample Sales:
Who: Ralph Lauren Sample Sale
What: Discounts on men's and women's apparel and accessories
Dec 12, 2011. Mon 9am-5pm
317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave)

Who: Unis Sample Sale
What:  Up to 75% off menswear
When: Now through Dec 14, 2011. 11am-7pm
Where: 226 Elizabeth St (b/n Houston & Prince St). 212-431-5533

Who: Echo of the Dreamer/Mars & Valentine Sample Sale
What: Discounts on jewelry and Kevin O'Brien scarves and pillows! As a bonus, they are offering 20% off all jewelry purchases over $150.
When: Now through-December 16, 2011. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Closed Sunday
Where: 242 West 30th St, 14th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Showroom Seven and Erickson Beamon
What: Up to 60% off wholesale Issa London, Charlotte Ronson, Diane de Maria, Odd Molly, TwentyCluny, and Imitation of Christ, plus free drinks every night starting at 5pm
When: December 2-22, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm. Sun Closed
Where: 263 11th Ave, 3rd floor (b/n 27th & 28th St)

Who: J Rosen Showroom
What: 50-75% off swimsuits and coverups from Despi, Brette Sandler, Debbie Katz, and L Space; sandals from Cocobelle and Ipanema; and bags from Mar y Sol.
When: December 5-16, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm. Closed Weekends.
Where: 231 West 39th St, Suite 1101 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Monday, April 11, 2011

Sample Sales This Week: April 11-17, 2011

Who: Loro Piana
What: Snag discounts on Italian luxury goods.
When: April 10-14, 2011. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: 317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)718-747-1656

Who: Tusk Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off leather bags and accessories for men, women and travel. Womens wallets are $40 (were $95), men's billfold wallets are $30 (was $70), leather totes are $80 (was $225) and travel items are $25-$60 (were $40-$90). Receive 5% off purchases of $200-$299, 10% off purchases of $300+ and 15% off regularly priced merchadise. Purchases come with a complimentary canvas tote!
When: April 11-16, 2011. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm
Where: 242 West 26th St. (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Kaelen Trunk Show/Sale
What: Label to watch designer Kaelen Farncombe is hosting a chance to snag her Fall 2010 collection at 50% off(approx $80-575)in addition to new Spring 2011 looks at retail.
When: April 12, 2011. Tues 6pm-9pm
Where: Launch Collective, 11 West 25th St, 7th Floor (b/n Broadway & 6th Ave)

Who: Annie Yee Sample Sale
What: Up to 50% on past merchandise. 10% on the new Spring collection. Pre-order the Fall collection at our special Friends/Family prices
When: April 12, 2011. Tues 4pm-8pm
Where: EVA NY, 355A Bowery (b/n 3rd & 4th St)

Who: Clothingline Sample Sale
What: Snag items from Botkier:clutches, handbags, small accessories, shoes & more.
Eva Franco: spring dresses & more. Milly and Laila Azhar: one of a kind samples. Walter: limited quantities in tops, skirts, dresses & more. Alisha Levine: silk blouses, dresses & more.
When: April 12-14, 2011. Tues, Thurs 11am-7pm, Wed 11am-6pm
Where: 261 W 36th St, 2nd Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Elie Tahari Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off womenswear, menswear and accessories
When: April 12-16, 2011. Tues-Fri (8:30am-7:30pm), Sat (10am-5pm)
Where: 510 Fifth Ave, (b/n 42nd and 43rd St). 212.398.2622

Who: Charlotte Ronson
What: Discounts on womenswear including chiffon dresses for $80 and sweaters/shorts/skirts for $60.
When: April 13-15, 2011. 10am-7pm
Where: 1071 6th Ave - suite 301 (b/n 40th & 41st St)

Who: Bindya Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on scarves in various materials and prints.
When: April 13-15, 2011. Wed 10am-7pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 49 West 38th St, 9th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Otte Sale
What: Up to 70% off Fall 2010 and early Spring 2011 RTW, accessories and shoes.
When: April 13-14, 2011. Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 37 West 26th St, Suite 305 (b/n 6th Ave & Broadway)

Who: Katherine Kwei Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off retail prices on leather accessories. The Joyce clutch is $170 (was $335), the Donna Snake Satchel and clutch are $800 and $460, respectively (was $1,555 and $935), the Joyce shoulder bag is $350 (was $625) and the Teresa tote is $350 (was $625).
When: April 14-15, 2011. 10:30am-7:30pm
Where: 611 Broadway - Suite 742 (at the corner of Houston & Broadway).

Who: The Sak Brand Group NYC Spring Sample Sale
What: Bags range from $5-$60!the sak Iris Crossbody was $79 is now $30
the sak Silverlake Crossbody was $129 is now $40, Elliott Lucca Millana Flap was $198 is now $60, Elliott Luca Capella Pleated Demi was $268 is now $60, Sakroots Artist Circle Nano was $49 now is now $30, Sakroots Artist Circle Crossbody was $79 is now $30, Lina Carina Large Satchel was $59 is now $22
When: April 15, 2011. Fri 9am-6pm
Where: 339 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor (b/n 33rd and 34th St) 212.329.4500

Who: Oak NYC + Friends Sample/ Warehouse sale
What: Score amazing deals on past seasons' merchandise and special samples on brands like Pleasure Principle, Hyden Yoo, Funktional, and Standard Issue. Cash Only
When: April 15-17, 2011.Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm.
Where: 208 N 8th St (b/n Roebling & Driggs), Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Who: Earnest Sewn Sample Sale
What: Their FB page says there will be some "amazing samples this time around..." Last sale had jeans at under $100.
When: April 16-24, 2011. Sat-Sun 10am-8pm.
Where: 821 Washington St, 2nd Floor (b/n Little West 12th St & Gansevoort)

Who: Daryl K
What: Up to 70% off on jackets, dresses, pants, and more from their Daryl K collection and sister line Kerrigan
When: April 12, 2011. Tues 11am-8pm
Where: 21 Bond St (b/n Lafayette St and Bowery) 212-529-8790

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Label to Watch: Kaelen NYC–Spring/Summer 2011

I recently stumbled across the New York based, Toronto raised design talent, Kaelen Farncombe.  Her namesake line, Kaelen, which was launched in 2010, has a clean, architectural aesthetic that I can only describe as “new classic”.  The kind of clothes that can become the building blocks of a great wardrobe.  I’ve posted a few of my fave looks from Spring/Summer 2011.

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Design is simple and just enough, not at all overdesigned with strong lines created through layering and asymmetry.  Fortunately, the collection is not sterile and there is a softness through some of the fabrications and the soft washed out hand dyeing.

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Kaelen can be found at select Intermix stores and at Thistle & Clover in Brooklyn.  What do you think of Kaelen?

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