Lagos Launches Handcrafted Studio Collection

LAGOS, the fine jewelry brand known for its signature Caviar beaded designs, introduces LAGOS Studio, an elevated capsule collection offering one-of-a-kind and limited-edition styles, featuring the highest quality materials, precious gemstones and handcraftsmanship.

Since its founding, the LAGOS Studio in Bangkok has influenced the trajectory of the brand's storied heritage, combining experience, culture, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Bench jewelers and artisans work alongside Founder and Creative Director Steven Lagos, infusing traditional techniques with unconventional design, resulting in bold, vibrant pieces that captivate.

This unique collection will make its way cross-country with exclusive events at premier LAGOS partners including Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and select independent jewelers. Each location will only have the collection in-store for a limited time, with the exception of Bloomingdale's 59^th Street and Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza, where a seasonal showcase of styles will be available through the end of the year.

Inspired by his passion for discovering unique, ornate gemstones, Lagos personally sources best-in-class stones to spark his creativity and vision for the Studio Collection. The distinct story of the hunt, and the gem itself, is translated into remarkable designs that are opulent and inherently LAGOS.

With an unquenchable thirst for art and travel, Lagos immerses himself in the cultures of the world that influence his approach to jewelry design. Noteworthy pieces feature rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires intricately woven into 18K gold and sterling silver. The pieces are storied and eclectic, evocative of those influences seen in the tastir patterns of Morocco, the lotus flowers of Vietnam, the traditions of the Far East, and the classic European savoir-faire.

"For over 10 years, I've worked side-by-side with our Bangkok team to develop what's new and what's next," said Lagos. "Their talent and commitment are unmatched; this special collection speaks to their unique contributions."

Lagos was one of the first to create the "Designer Fine Jewelry" category when he launched LAGOS 47 years ago. Since its inception, the brand has continued to innovate its Caviar creations in 18K gold, sterling silver, and colorful ceramic. LAGOS Studio offers a more exclusive option for those seeking statement styles, while remaining true to the timeless sophistication of the brand's iconic Caviar designs.

About LAGOS
Since 1977, LAGOS has been a pioneer in designer fine jewelry, combining precious materials and expert craftsmanship to offer modern, iconic styles. LAGOS was founded by master jeweler Steven Lagos, who developed the brand's signature Caviar design in 1984. Each Caviar collection offers bold, feminine styles that encourage personal expression. LAGOS' national campaign, MY LAGOS MY WAY, was created to reinforce these core values and inspire the LAGOS woman. LAGOS is available at LAGOS.com, its flagship boutique in Philadelphia, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and independent jewelers around the country. For more information, inspiration and latest styles follow @lagos_jewelry on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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Scotch & Soda unveils Fall-Winter'24 Campaign and Capsule Collection with first global ambassador Joe Jonas

Scotch & Soda, the Amsterdam-based fashion brand, proudly unveils its highly anticipated Fall-Winter 2024 campaign and collaboration with international pop star, songwriter, actor  and brand ambassador Joe Jonas. The Fall 2024 campaign marks the start of a bold new era for Scotch & Soda, infusing an exciting energy, while elevating and expanding the core collections and best-selling silhouettes that have long represented the globally-recognized Scotch & Soda brand.

As ambassador for the brand, and part of the seasonal campaign, Jonas models both his exclusive capsule collection, as well as the mainline Scotch & Soda range. The exclusive collection, co-designed with Jonas, seamlessly blends Scotch & Soda's signature style with the artist's vibrant, playful fashion sense. Expect bold colors, striking prints, rich textures, and tailoring crafted from premium fabrics—a perfect fusion of creativity and craftsmanship, with Jonas deeply involved in every step of the process.

Originally founded in 1985, the Scotch & Soda brand is now managed by Bluestar Alliance, a New York-based brand management company. Scotch & Soda was founded upon its dedication to the free spirit of Amsterdam, offering original designs rooted in endless optimism, individuality and the power of self-expression. After acquiring Scotch & Soda just last year, Bluestar Alliance set to reinvigorate the long-adored brand, famously lauded for its unconventional, artistic view on fashion. With its first global ambassador and Fall-Winter 2024 brand campaign, Scotch & Soda continues its sartorial journey of discovery through energetic collections that champion creative freedom and inclusivity.

For Scotch & Soda, the partnership with Joe Jonas offered an opportunity to collaborate with one of the most dynamic artists of his generation. Joe Jonas, an adored singer, songwriter, actor and photographer, has also become well-known for his original and expressive sense of style, creatively pairing rich colors, denim, knitwear, tailored, vintage pieces and bold accessories that inspire curiosity and conversation. With a strong point of view and global trend-setting influence, Jonas was the perfect choice to represent the optimism of the Scotch & Soda brand.

As a complement to the core Fall-Winter 2024 collection, inspired by the theme "Free Your Mind," and the journey of the free spirit through the world's greatest cities, the design team delved into artistic motifs, architecture, landmarks, and the Beat Generation Writers.

Joe Jonas has crafted a capsule collection that invites fans around the globe to embark on a reflective and forward thinking journey with him. The Scotch & Soda x Joe Jonas capsule collection includes a mix of men's and unisex clothing and accessories that capture Joe's confident approach to style and his unique vision for the brand within its primary categories. With total creative control, Jonas curated every detail, from the capsule collection's range of styles, silhouettes, fabrications, prints, trims, to the campaign imagery he is featured in. Jonas approached the process similarly to how he creates music. With a journey that included a deepdive into his wider creative process, Jonas thought about the story he wanted to tell and utilized 'Cup of Joe,' his personal diary of photography, as the foundation for his creative vision, drawing inspiration from his vintage-inspired aesthetic to customized artwork that reflects his creative style and distinct artistic expression.

"Our aim with this collaboration was to create a dynamic capsule that felt elevated and authentic while keeping the core spirit of the brand intact, and I believe we achieved just that," says Eran Kaim, Chief Product Officer. "Joe's unique creative eye and distinct sense of style, married with the expert design in the core categories that Scotch & Soda is known for, which includes denim, knitwear and tee's, which has proven to be just the perfect combination and we're very honored to bring his vision to life."

Inspired by the American West, vintage Americana, the seventies and Joe's personal photography and writings, the capsule offers a dynamic wardrobe that feels personal, lived-in and built to last. Key pieces include tailored utility and workwear jackets, ringer tees with custom graphics, two piece sets, sport-inspired polos and on-trend accessories including trucker hats and versatile printed scarves.

"As a longtime fan of Scotch & Soda I am excited to share the collaboration we have created with the world. The creative freedom that I was given made this such a fun and rewarding experience, so I'm really looking forward to launching the collection," says Joe Jonas.

Offering a refined color palette of muted pastel blues, ecrus, charcoal greys, and pinks, seamlessly integrating with Scotch & Soda core offerings, the capsule collection is composed of versatile and wearable pieces that embody Joe's vision of crafting contemporary designs with a sartorial point of view, that resonate with the brand's identity and perfectly compliment the broader fall collection.

Joey Gabbay, CEO of Bluestar Alliance, the parent company that acquired Scotch & Soda last year, shared "Joe Jonas is one of the most dynamic, creative voices of his generation. The launch of this partnership is a fundamental component of Scotch & Soda's growth; and allows us to celebrate incredible artistic talent, while exposing new consumers to the brand in the U.S. and around the globe. We're honored to be in partnership with such a creative and well-regarded artist such as Joe."

The Scotch & Soda x Joe Jonas collection is now available globally at scotchandsoda.com, Scotch & Soda stores and select retailers. Price ranges include accessories $48-$68.00, tops and sweatshirts $58-178, bottoms $128-188 and jackets $268-788. Scotch & Soda is available at premium retailers and specialty boutiques worldwide.

ABOUT SCOTCH & SODA
Endlessly optimistic and inspired by the free spirit of Amsterdam, Scotch & Soda champions individuality, authenticity and the power of self-expression to create the unique. Fusing the expected with unexpected detail, Scotch & Soda is built upon a distinctive point of view, conversational pieces and a bold approach to style to redefine everyday dressing. We dare to mix classic and contemporary, color and print and texture on texture. Grounded in practicality, upbeat designs and finished with bespoke detail, Scotch & Soda collections are created for you to make them your own. Our mission is to bring joy and inspire our customers to celebrate life and our global community, together.

ABOUT BLUESTAR ALLIANCE:
Founded by Joseph Gabbay and Ralph Gindi in 2006, Bluestar Alliance owns, manages, and markets a portfolio of consumer brands that span across many tiers of distribution from luxury to mass market with a heavy emphasis on department store retail brands. Brands within the portfolio include Hurley, Scotch & Soda, bebe, Elie Tahari, Kensie, Justice, Catherine Malandrino, Nanette Lepore, English Laundry, Brookstone, Joan Vass and Limited Too.

ABOUT JOE JONAS:
Joe Jonas is an international pop icon, song-writer and actor. Joe is the front man of the multiplatinum group DNCE with Jack Lawless on drums and JinJoo on guitar. DNCE initially shook-up popular music and culture with the release of their RIAA quintuple-platinum certified single "Cake By The Ocean" back in 2016. The song permeated pop culture at large, becoming an unstoppable hit, crashing the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, and emerging as "one of the most-played songs of the year at Top 40 radio." They also won "Best New Artist at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. To date, the band has tallied 5 billion global streams and 3.5 million global album equivalents. 2022 marked their momentous return as they teamed up with Kygo for the unshakable and undeniable anthem "Dancing Feet." With an inimitable and intoxicating hybrid of rock, pop, dance, and funk like no other, DNCE will make you move more than ever now. He is perhaps best known for the global pop-rock band The Jonas Brothers with his brothers Kevin and Nick Jonas. The Grammy-nominated band made an explosive return in 2019 with the surprise release of their critically acclaimed and widely successful single "Sucker" following a six-year hiatus and have garnered a bevy of awards and accolades. In 2023, Jonas Brothers once again proved they are a constant force, embarking on a new era with the release of The Album, via Republic Records. The Albumwas produced by Jon Bellion and features hit singles "Waffle House" and "Wings." In support of the new album and this new era for Jonas Brothers, they kicked off "The Tour" with two sold-out shows at New York's iconic Yankee Stadium last summer. "The Tour" includes stadium and arena dates around the globe through 2024, resulting in the band's biggest and most extensive tour to date. In July 2024, Joe released his latest single, "Work It Out," ahead of his eagerly awaited solo album, Music For People Who Believe In Love.

 

 

Steve Aoki Returns To Nyfw To Present Dim Mak X One Piece In Partnership With Toei Animation

Steve Aoki returned to New York Fashion Week this season with DIM MAK x ONE PIECE in partnership with Toei Animation to present a groundbreaking immersive runway experience on September 9th, 2024, at Artechhouse. The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection was unveiled as part of Toei Animation's year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic anime series. This collaboration, proudly presented by Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Collection and Toei Animation, represents a transformative moment for anime in the fashion world, where the bold and adventurous spirit of One Piece meets the cutting-edge designs of Dim Mak.

The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection pays homage to the exhilarating world created by Eiichiro Oda, featuring designs inspired by the series' Egghead arc. The collection brings to life the vibrant personalities of beloved characters like Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew. The immersive runway experience combined images and elements from the series, transporting guests into the world of One Piece in a way never before seen in fashion. This historic collaboration signifies the future of anime's influence on global fashion, merging storytelling with high design.

For the Spring/Summer 2025 season, DIM MAK x ONE PIECE introduced an array of dynamic silhouettes, pushing the boundaries of traditional anime-inspired fashion. The collection featured innovative new materials and bold design elements that reflected the adventurous essence of One Piece. Key pieces from the collection included a bomber jacket style which reappeared throughout several character-inspired looks including Zoro, Lilith, and GEAR5, a graphic printed athletic mesh jersey which were seen in the looks inspired by Bonney, Trafalgar Law, Franky, and York, and a standout tapestry-inspired embroidered jacket serving as the closing finale look for GEAR5. The brand's commitment to innovation was evident throughout the collection, seamlessly integrating the adventurous spirit of One Piece into each design. The collection's color palette drew inspiration from the bright and bold colors we see on the island of Vegapunk, incorporating vibrant hues and bold contrasts that mirrored the dynamic world of One Piece.

DIM MAK x ONE PIECE also expanded on product offerings with new accessories, including embroidered six panel caps, satin trucker hats, and faux fur-lined quilted satin trapper hats. Each piece reflected the collection's theme, blending functionality with bold design. The collection also introduced a molded silicone boot style directly inspired by the amine arc, a testament to the brand's commitment to pushing the boundaries of fashion and anime-inspired design in collaboration with Toei Animation, the runway presentation featured a fully immersive experience that brought the world of One Piece to life. The show incorporated unique and outlandish fashion themes, creating a dynamic environment that blurred the line between fashion and storytelling.

"This collaboration between Dim Mak and One Piece is a dream come true. It's a mashup of everything I love – fashion, music, and anime – all in one. As a huge fan of One Piece and Luffy, I'm super inspired by his drive, his fearless spirit, and how he turns obstacles into opportunities. This partnership is all about celebrating that energy with bold, dynamic fashion that captures the vibe of One Piece while repping the street style that Dim Mak is all about." - Steve Aoki

The runway show's casting featured a diverse lineup of models, including notables like Noah Lyles, the American track & field athlete and Olympian, and Junelle Bromfield, the Jamaican track & field athlete, who brought the collection to life on the runway.

About Toei Animation Inc.
Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the distribution of Toei Animation's top properties, including franchise series Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Digimon, Saint Seiya and many others, to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation's Los Angeles office also oversees all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories.

About One Piece
Produced by Toei Animation and based on the top-selling manga title of all time by creator Eiichiro Oda, the iconic episodic series "One Piece" debuted on Japanese TV in 1999 and features pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew on their epic quest to find "One Piece," the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. Now 25 years since the series' broadcast premiere, "One Piece" has taken its place as part of mainstream pop culture, attracting fans of all ages. Today, the franchise encompasses 15 feature films, numerous video games, a trading card game and a constantly expanding catalog of licensed apparel, footwear, accessories, toys & games, sporting goods, gifts & novelties, household goods, food & beverage and location-based entertainment.

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Retro Stage Unveils Designer-Inspired Clothing Collection

Retro Stage, a vintage fashion brand known for its unique takes on timeless 20th-century styles, recently announced the launch of their latest collection, which is inspired by real fashion sketches made by iconic designers from the last hundred years.

The collection focuses primarily on styles inspired by the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, featuring popular motifs from these eras such as vibrant colors, bold patterns, and defined waistlines. Notably, Retro Stage has also released high-quality images of the design team's original sketches for each piece in the collection.

"The most fundamental step in designing is creating a sketch," said the Retro Stage team, "and we're excited to pay tribute to this underappreciated aspect of fashion history with our new collection. It's exhilarating to think about the fact that we're going through the same process as all the great designers that came before us. Immersing ourselves in those raw illustrations really helps us get into the right headspace to create new vintage pieces, and at the end of the day, that's what Retro Stage has always been about—keeping these aesthetics in the spotlight and giving them a chance to be loved by a modern audience."

Retro Stage's designers stated that their approach to this collection was, naturally, focusing on designer sketches as their inspiration. After compiling a diverse array of material from famous figures like Christian Dior and Marjorie Field, they noted which design elements stuck out as being the most interesting and what traits seem to have defined the trends of the time. From there, these elements were carefully combined with modern motifs to create looks that represent something entirely separate from the past or present. Each piece is, in essence, made to feel timelessly beautiful.

This collection brings illustrations to life in the form of comfortable short dresses and flattering swimsuits that are perfect for summertime leisure. Every last detail is painstakingly crafted to be faithful to—and sometimes to improve on—the concept sketches in order to accurately reflect the designers' intentions. A selection of highlights hand-picked by the Retro Stage team can be found below.

• The 1940s Double-Strap Pleated Roses One-Piece Swimsuit combines vivid florals with scraps of Latin text for a beautiful effect. A panel of ruched green fabric along each side of the torso serves to accentuate the wearer's curves and elongate their silhouette. The whole piece is finished off with criss-crossing double straps, a detail that actually differs from the original sketch and shows the garment's evolution.
• The 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Dress is a classic look done right, with its red-and-white polka-dot fabric embodying the spirit of '50s elegance. Overall, this dress keeps things clean and simple, featuring a halter neckline that ties into a bow at the back of the neck as well as a white belt to define the waist and draw in the eye. This is an excellent piece to wear out on a daytime date or while socializing with friends and family at a picnic.
• The Black 1950s Cherry Bow V-Neck Swimsuit brings vintage swimwear into the modern day, showcasing a bold V-neckline, skort-style bottoms, and a vivid cherry print. Small bow accents at the base of each strap give this two-piece a youthful, romantic feel that reflects the flirtatious tone of the initial sketch. Whether the agenda includes relaxing at the pool or sunbathing in the sand, this suit is sure to have heads turning.
• Lastly, the 1960s Crew Bowknot Sleeveless Dress brings back that signature '60s mod chic in an explosion of orange and white. Simple enough to be a swimsuit coverup but stylish enough to wear on the street, this garment brings the attitude of its concept sketch to the forefront with its flouncy pleated skirt and asymmetrical bow.

Those interested in this exciting collection are encouraged to head to the Retro Stage website to explore the full range of brand-new fashion options available to them. Retro Stage would like to extend their gratitude to customers old and new as they continue pursuing their mission of fusing vintage charm with contemporary flair to create innovative, never-before-seen garments that each tell their own story.

About Retro Stage

Retro Stage is a popular vintage fashion brand featuring classic clothing and accessories inspired by 20th-century aesthetics. As a vintage style pioneer, Retro Stage is more than a brand; it's a way of life, helping every customer explore the history of fashion through chic and glamorous retro style. "Beauty never fades," said the Retro Stage team. "All we want to do is encourage women to build a better life for themselves and confidently embrace their natural allure."

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