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While our brands are launching their SS17 collections on Le New Black one by one, we will also be seeing some of our brands in the trade shows and private showrooms of New York.

Here are the tradeshows and showrooms that you can find our brands in New York:

Capsule (17-19 September)

Where?

Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue

Who’ll be showing?

Diarte Les expatriés

Woman (17-19 September)

Where?

775 Washington St

Who’ll be showing?

Gray Matters Liisa Riski Parme Marin Paul and Joe Sister The Boyscouts

Edit (18-20 September)

Where?

655 West 34th Street

Who’ll be showing?

Alexandra de Curtis

Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Both an agency and a brand, MNZ has its showroom at 273 Grand St., Ste. 5W. between the dates 8-25 September presenting Erin Considine, Lauren Manoogian, Mari Giudicelli, Martiniano, Reinhard Plank.

Baserange

Simple but provocative Baserange is presenting its latest collection at 547 Broadway 2nd floor between the dates 12-16 September.

Rodebjer

Moving forward each season, Rodebjer is presenting at 151 West 26th Street, 3rd Floor between the dates 10-20 September.

Etienne Deroeux

Creating the new classics in the industry Etienne Deroeux is at  537 West 25th Street, 4th Floor between the dates 8-22 September.

In the beginning of September, just when you were afraid that summer is over, Who is Next is lifting spirits up with its warm breezed Mediterranean theme in conjunction with Premiere Classe.

Showcasing the latest Spring/Summer 2017 collections from 2nd to 5th September at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center, Who’s Next and Premiere Classe gather high-end labels that are specifically chosen for their creativity, originality and style.

As Le New Black, we will be there with our team and our brands. Here are our brands that will be presenting at Who’s Next:

Cortana (Hall 2.2 - Stand C48)

Luis Buchinho (Hall 2.2 - Stand C21)

Pe de Chumbo (Hall 2.2 - Stand B98)

Jolie Jolie Par Petite Mendigote (Hall 2.2 - Stand B20)

Verena Schepperheyn (Hall 3 - Stand N33)

Zyga - Lin'n Laundry (Hall 2.2 - Stand A31)

                                                                           Cortana

At Premiere Classe:

Camille Enrico (Booth J58)

Ephyre (Booth K87)

Petite Mendigote (Booth L118 - L119)

Mimi L’amour (Booth J30 - K31)

Deux Souliers

Being the Scandinavia’s fashion capital, once again Copenhagen has hosted a fashion week that advocates future thinking and innovation.

Alongside the glorious fashion shows, prestigious trade shows like CIFF and Revolver were worth visiting.

Taking a closer look at our brands in Copenhagen, we are once again proud of being a part of these not only creative but also very intelligent steps that they are taking. 

Barbara í Gongini Runway Show

Baum und Pferdgarten Runway Show

Maska, Rascals, and Whyred at Revolver 

Norwegian Rain and Tom Wood at CIFF 

The formal dressing has always has been one of the most important divisions in menswear.

”A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life,” says Oscar Wilde, whether it is your first day at work, your wedding or a day that is important; your suit will create the first impression the moment you step into that place.

Acknowledging the importance of formal dressing, we are taking a closer look at our brands that present nicely tailored options for men.  

Cavour

Working only with the high-end Italian mills and the best Italian factories, “compromising” is a rejected act for Cavour.

Created in Oslo, Cavour’s goal is simply to provide the best products possible with more accessible prices.

Already at Steen and Strom.

Deboniere

Three words to define Deboniere as a brand: sensual, masculine and elegant. Inspired from the Italian saying La Bella Figura - to live with an awareness and appreciation of beauty in every area of life the brand is putting the spotlight on men alongside women in beautiful gowns.

Brand's signature aesthetic is its impeccable fit, one-of-a-kind fabrics and an affair with color, finished with fine details that speak of the refinement and attention given to each article of clothing.

Already at Exit 29.

Diego Garcia

With an ultimate attention to shirts, Diego Garcia has been found in Paris in 2007 with the purpose of being an advocate of an easy chic look with an emphasis on details.

Each shirt of Diego Garcia is made exclusively in Europe and designed in France. Using prestigious materials like Egyptian cotton and Mongolian cashmere, the brand is dedicated to creating essential pieces for men.

Already at Menlook.

As much as we love the hashtag girl power, we love our brands that create a powerful image for women even more!

Always moving forward, decisive and ambitious; these women are shaping the future of fashion.

D.Efect

D.Efect has one of these very interesting stories that make a brand already desirable, even before you see the products. The brand’s story starts with an honest mistake where they were looking for a designer;

They had two finalists listed as their favorite. By coincidence, they both had the same names. After a lengthy discussion, they decided to pick the one. They arranged the first meeting and only then realized that they'd called runner-up by mistake. The thing is, she came so well prepared with her vision they decided to continue with her.

Now, D.Efect is standing out with its organically geometric designs that are constructed with an emphasis on forms, structures, and formations.

Already at In Support Of and Lali Shop.

Fête Impériale Paris

Mixing the erotic and aesthetic references from the Belle Epoque with the insurrectionary casualness of the punk movement of the 80s, Fête Impériale breaks traditional rules and plays with contrasts. The creative director Laura Gauthier is inspired by great women who started from nothing and worked single-handedly to make a name for themselves.

The brand defines itself as a combination of Liane de Pougy, the notorious Parisian courtesan, and Debbie Harry, iconic pioneer of the pop-punk scene of the late 70s.

Already at Hankyu and La Galerie de L’Opéra de Paris.

S M K

Born in Seoul, created by Sandra Meynier Kang SMK is taking the sustainable development as its upper priority.

The designer’s initials « Sandra Meynier Kang », are displayed in the logo with a symmetrical M, echoing the number « 11 » which has a symbolist meaning: force, vitality, feminity; that are the basic essential characteristics of the brand.

The brand has joined the « anti-fashion calendar » since January 2016 and makes each year becomes a new Universe. A new implication; Outcomes of deep researches always trying to cope with S M K values. Therefore, 5% of each collection profits are sent to a non-lucrative association which has a relation with the thematic that has been working on.

Already at Carnet de Mode and L’Exception.

Every other day the world of fashion adapts and quickly owns a new word. The ever-changing spirit of the business actually requires this rich vocabulary. The word “contemporary” has certainly been one of them. Brands with a distinctive designer aesthetic and a rather accessible price points have placed into this category in time.

As Le New Black’s brand family has a broad spectrum of houses with different positionings in the fashion industry, today we are taking a closer look to some of our contemporary brands.

An Ounce Copenhagen

Inspired by the saying “an ounce of action is worth a ton of theory”, the brand is located in Denmark as it is not necessary to state it since you can easily see the Scandinavian effect on the design of the brand.

As the designers of the brand have been travelling all over Asia, the fascinating combination of Asian subtle richness in detail with Scandinavian minimalistic design explains itself.

Already at Wild Swan London.

Sempach

Established in Milan, Sempach is an homage to the design of materials of Swiss army gear. With an emphasis on form and function, the brand produces products that celebrate and transforms at the same time the heritage of the Swiss military.

Already at United Arrows, Beams, Journal Standard.

Holzweiler

With a strong incentive to reflect the beauty of everyday life and its surroundings, the Holzweiler collections are a direct result of collaboration with contemporary artists from around the world.

Drawing on art as a metaphor and portraying this directly into the collection has become one of the main characteristics of the distinct Holzweiler design.

Already at Soto Store Berlin.

April77

With its slim and straight cuts in indigo and black denim, the April77 five pockets became the cult item of the brand.

Thanks to the success of the denim line, April77 is launching its Prêt-à-Porter's collection, revisiting the men and women's classics with a contemporary twist.

What do we really talk about when we talk about bags? We hear people being addicted to them, ones that see bags as a long-term investment. Whether the only bag you have is a cotton tote bag, whether it is handmade from the best leather you can find on earth we all need something to carry our things even if it’s not for participating in the statue wars.

As the history of bags goes back to the 1800’s in the recorded history, now we have come to a point where a good bag can be distinguished from a bad one with a blink of an eye thanks to all the norms that have been embedded into our brains through time.

Now it is our time to show you some good bags with their last collections on Le New Black:

Optical Pain

Since 2012 Optical Pain has been producing environmentally justified leather products in their small Atelier in Basel.

Calling the brand after a physical pain is a direct way of explaining the brand’s foundational aim: to release us from optical pain by creating beautiful products.

Tovi Sorga

Founded by Tovi Sorga himself, the label has developed a worldwide reputation for exceptionally beautiful leather design.

In 2014 Tovi Sorga teamed up with writer and co-designer, Agnes Davis, to design the acclaimed contemporary Möbius Collection. Fresh pastels and sassy neons and metallics combine with beautiful modern explorations of 2D print on the 3D form.

Already available at Wolf and Badger.

Ephyre Paris

With its signature golden piercing detail, Ephyre Paris bags are designed in Paris and handmade in Europe.

Sourcing leather from French and Italian tanneries, the brand manages to create sophisticated lines with a sense of sensitivity and delicacy.

Already at L'Exception Paris.

Côte & Ciel

As its name suggests, Côte & Ciel is an homage to the productive collision of forces that can be found at the meeting point between coast and sky.

The elemental inspiration the brand finds in the natural world is augmented at their home base in Paris. Côte & Ciel finds its inspiration, in the Marais district, is ideally located within a city where the merging of art, spatial design, architecture and fashion is a long established tradition.

As we left behind another fashion week in New York, it is time for buyers to discover their favorite brands on Le New Black!

Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Head to toe New Yorker, Maryam Nassir Zadeh a multitasking fashion genius (designer, retailer, showroom owner) has presented her collection amongst the brands she curates in her showroom.

Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s Resort 2017 footwear collection brings us back to the 70’s with the bright colors, short heels, and wide shoe buckles.

Lauren Manoogian

From neck pillows to cashmere ribbed dresses, Lauren Manoogian the Brooklyn-based designer presents a soft universe that cherishes being comfortable in our clothing.

With an emphasis to whites and beiges, Lauren Manoogian’s Resort 2017 collection gives the feeling of a calm afternoon at Central Park even if you are not there!

Martiniano

With its unique glove-styled shoe designs, Martiniano shoes are inspired by the traditional Argentinian loafers and dancing slippers. With a minimalist interpretation, the brand manages to create signature pieces each season.

With a no-machines-allowed process, these handcrafted shoes are made from leather so soft that shapes with your feet in time.

Erin Considine

New York-based artist Erin Considine launched her sustainably minded line in 2011, merging her skill as a metal-smith and a life-long passion for fiber.

Constantly experimenting with the techniques and forms of jewelry making, the brand includes different styles of adorning from different cultures.

This end of June has once again been a whirlwind for fashion brands with their SS17 Men and Pre-SS17 Women collections. As we’ve been touring all around Paris pursuing our brands with passion, the highlights and commentaries of this fashion week have been gathered.

Wednesday, June 22

Lemaire

Lemaire has presented its SS17 Men's collection with a powerful statement that touches today's political dissidence on immigration and cultural diversity.

With an emphasis on earth tones, voluminous pockets and nylon parkas the collection can be interpreted as a celebration of traveling, being mobile as the individuals from 21st century where everything moves and changes with a glimpse of an eye.

Le New Black’s favourite

Thursday, June 23

Andrea Crews

If you missed seeing real jeans on the runway like we did, Andrea Crew’s last collection has brilliantly brought this historically charged material back under the spotlights.

With a reference to working class, the designer once again manages to revisit the notion of equality in social classes and genders.

Le New Black’s favourite

Saturday, June 25

Etudes

Etudes gave us everything we expected from a show; great design, a hypnotizing playlist and a place that stimulates all of our senses.

With a strong palette of earthy tones and silhouettes with a relaxed vibe, Etudes manages to portrait the young men of our generation.

As the show finishes and we move towards to the exit, we see that the models of Etudes situated in the middle of the front yard of Faculté Pharmaceutique de Paris in between beautiful roses that go well with the knitted details and accessories.

Le New Black’s favourite

Ami

Ami once again blurred the lines between what is causal and what is chic with a city-inspired collection that steps forward with the wise usage of pastel colors. 

Feeling the Parisian touch more than ever, Ami shifts the image of effortlessly chic French women to the city’s romantic men. Even for those who are afraid of pleats, Ami ensures that you should have at least one piece with movement.

Le New Black’s favourite

Sunday, June 26  

Lanvin

Before every Lanvin show, we know that something good is going to happen but we are never able to define what that is. Again, on a Sunday morning, we are set to see something “good” and ready to be surprised. 

From the very first moment, the show feels like a parade of colors, a statement of quality and the celebration of creativity. As the designer says: 

I decided to go with room and creativity. This collection is not about a single concept but rather a collage made up of different possibilities. It’s about freedom. – Lucas Ossendrijver

Le New Black’s favourite

With a rise in creativity and fashion in the last 10 years, Berlin stands out as an open-minded city for young designers and independent fashion enthusiasts.

What is unique about Berlin is, the city hosts trade shows every year during the fashion weeks that are dedicated to conscious fashion. Being a young city in terms of fashion and style helps Berlin to be progressive and more aware of today’s conditions rather than having strict traditions like in Paris or London.

Starting from today, till the 30th of June; Berlin will transform into a fashion hub with many tradeshows: Premium, Seek, Selvedge Run, Panorama Berlin, Green Showroom, Ethical Fashion Show and Bright.

Le New Black will be there too! Meet the team in Berlin by sending an email.

Always up to date, Le New Black team flew to Berlin this morning to visit our beloved brands and also meet new creators for future collaborations.

Avelon

A great touch to womenswear from Netherlands, Avelon will be showing at Premium Berlin.

Cote&Ciel, Monokel, Norwegian Rain, Soulland

4 strong brands with different strong points; Monokel with its magnifying sunglasses, Norwegian Rain with its unique rain coats, Cote & Ciel with its indispensable backpacks and Soulland with its Scandinavian casual style will be all at Seek!

Maska

With collections that combine pieces that are made of natural fibers, Maska is presenting at Green Showroom that cherishes sustainable high-grade materials.

June is already here and Paris is exciting for fashion brands and buyers more than ever.

As three major tradeshows, Tranoi, Man, and Capsule Men’s Paris will take place very soon in different points of the city of fashion, love, art (you name it) we got into a highly-charged and motivated phase with our brands that will participate in these events.

Tranoi

          Dates: 25-27 June           Places: Cité de la mode et du design                        Palais de la Bourse

Who will be there? • Beira • Bleu de Cocagne • Natalija Jansone • Susudio • Vibe Johansson

                                                                                                                   Susudio

Man Paris

               Dates: 25-27 June                Place: 25 rue Yves Toudic, Paris 10

Who will be there? • Le Feuillet • Le Mont St Michel • Maison Labiche

                                                                                                                Le Feuillet

Capsule Men’s

                 Dates: 25-27 June                  Place: Maison de la Mutualité

Who will be there? • Laurence Airline • Les Expatriés • Mason Garments • National Standard

LNB: Ton rôle est assez atypique au sein d’un salon de mode traditionnel. Pour ceux qui ne te connaissent pas quel est ton job, et qu’apporte t’il a ton regard sur la mode?

JL: Pour la partie digitale au sein de l'entreprise ces fonctions sont transversales puisque je me considère au service de toutes les équipes : du commercial au marketing, en passant par la communication.

Cette vue d'ensemble me permet de mieux adresser les besoins des utilisateurs qu'ils soient internes, exposants ou encore visiteurs, et de penser la communication tant sur le fond que sur la forme. La place d'un organisateur de salons est centrale dans le secteur de la mode bien que nous ne fassions pas le marché. Nous devons nous adapter en permanence et comprendre toutes les dynamiques qui l'agitent. Celles du wholesale, du retail, du digital, des marchés internationaux.

LNB: Your role is quite unusual within the framework of a traditional fashion trade show. For those who don’t know you, can you explain to us what exactly you do and how your job has affected your outlook on fashion?

JL: I’m in charge of communications and digital.

Within the company, the digital aspect of what I do is very interdisciplinary, so I see myself as covering all departments, from commercial to marketing and communications.

This kind of overview partly allows me to better prepare myself for and address the needs of users, whether they be internal exhibitors or visitors. It also gives me the kind of scope that allows me to think as much about what goes into the communication as what form it takes. 

The role of trade show organizers is crucial to the fashion industry, even if we don’t create the market ourselves. We have to understand and adapt long-term to the different dynamics that affect the industry, those within wholesale, retail, digital, international markets etc.

Considered as the most important sales event for the menswear sales season, Pitti Uomo 90 starts on 14th of July while gathering more that 1000 brands under one roof.

More interactive than ever, this year Pitti Uomo starts with an international event today entitled « Plazzo Pitti: Lights and Sounds ». Also, an event with Raf Simons will take place on the 16th where the greatest innovators in contemporary fashion will be celebrated.

Being a part of this exclusive activity is a great deal for brands. This is why we are proud to announce the Le New Black brands that are participating to Pitti Uomo this year:

Anonyme Paris, Bluemint, De Bonne Facture, Gudrun Gudrun, Laurence Airline, Les Garçons Faciles, Le Slip Français, Ly Adams, Maison Labiche, Norwegian Rain.

Laurence Airline

Laurence Airline is a menswear label and conscious project based between Abidjan and Paris. LaurenceAirline brings together a path between cultures drawing contemporary timeless basic silhouettes with deep African roots.

Maison Labiche

Close to its customers and attentive to their needs, the brand is currently preparing prestigious collaborations, surprising new pieces, and a wider wardrobe, even more universal.

Ly Adams

As the time passes, fashion is becoming a multidisciplinary notion where it meets art, history, literary and culture. These different combinations lead us to results that are fascinating and pioneering to a more creative phase in fashion.

Here are 3 new talents that have joined Le New Black with different statements:

SWEN

Started in 2015 by Swann Amdéo and Steven Jacques in France, Swen takes its inspiration from the multicultural heritage that the designers have.

An advocate for a possible world that is without borders and limits, Swen combines the African and Middle-Eastern traditional adorning practices with the Western contemporary design.

While Swen avoids using leather and fur, brand’s consciousness expands to including recycled materials into their manufacturing process.  

The general understanding of “roots” changes today’s world, where people are moving constantly and don’t know where they will be in near future. But everybody brings a piece of their original self to their new environment. And this original piece of “self” is exactly what Swen stands for and cherishes.  

HESPERIOS

More than a fashion brand, Hesperios comes along as a creative hub where anything can happen in a direction the wind of inspiration blows.

Hesperios was found in 2015 by Automne Hruby who is a photographer, writer, and a designer.  The knitwear collection is produced in Peru, made of alpaca wool, silk, and Pima cotton.

While the brand draws references from literature and the botanical world, it creates pieces that are aimed to be essentials wardrobe classics, as each piece can be casually layered and worn season after season.

Already at Totokaelo New York. 

LATE 2N

Based in Dublin, Ireland Late 2N was found by its creative director Shane Fitzpatrick.

It is a new project that focuses on the idea and concept of menswear. The brand uses fashion as a tool that allows us to spread messages.

Presenting endless alternatives for outfits, we have two words to say on this issue: Jewelries matter! 

As we meet new brands specializing in accessories every other day, it is now obvious for us that the jewelry segment in the fashion industry is growing stronger and has its own position rather than being under the shadow of clothing.

PARME MARIN:

Living between Paris, New York, Madrid and Marrakesh Parme Marin presents itself as a brand with broad vision and creative design.

With its statement necklaces and graphic design rings, Parme Marin accessories don’t just “complete” a look, they “create” one. The combination of materials such as leather, bones, horns, feathers or horsehair introduces an unusual and intriguing approach to the universe of accessories, a skillful mix of modern and ethnic.

Taking its inspiration from African textile design, the architecture of the 1930s, vintage clothing, New York City and Daniel Buren the brand guarantees its creative approach to the accessory design.  

Already at Atelier Courbet, Crimson Mim, Robinson Richman.

TOM WOOD

With a quick recognition that came along with success, Tom Wood has started its journey as a brand by producing a wide selection of signet rings with a unisex design.

Inspired by the Scandinavian minimalism and functionalism, the brand preserved its attention to details and high-quality craftsmanship. 

Launching its ready-to-wear collection in 2014, Tom Wood has started creating both jewelry and clothing with a deep relation between them as the brand calls it “like a brother and a sister”. With its persistent approach to style, Tom Wood offers a complete experience within its identity. 

Already at I.T Hong Kong, Excelsior, Dover Street Market, Harrods, and Oki-ni.

HYES:

Based in France, Hyes is an independent creation studio that creates a universe for itself by having an original aesthetic with the combination of architecture and object.

From the day that the brand was created in 2012, Hyes goes after the French know-how with the partnerships that has been built with different designers and craftsmen.

Angles, corners, sharp turns and an edgy vision define brands identity where every piece of jewelry can also be seen as a piece of art that is a result of talent and hard work.

Already at L'Exception, L'Habibliothèqie, Le White.

THE BOYSCOUTS:

Promoting the elegance in urban life, The Boyscouts catches our eyes with its minimal design.

With products varying from jewelry to bags and accessories, the brand combines the urban life with outdoor elements.

As The Boyscouts change its theme and items with every collection, it holds one fundamental within its brand identity: the quality of the materials used. With the support that they give to local craftsmanship, The Boyscouts manages to be recognized amongst its competitors.

Once again we put the spotlight on the new talents that have joined to Le New Black! Coming from different places and telling different stories; all these brands are enriching the world of design and fashion.

JAEHA :

Based in London, Jaeha is a premium contemporary brand designed by Korean-born, young New Zealander Jae Kim. With an aura of a genius, Jae Kim has started off his career in the New Zealand Fashion Week that was a sign of the born of a new successful designer.

Renowned for its minimalistic design and high-quality fabrics, Jaeha offers fun but sharp designs, with graphic structures and soft tailoring, aimed at carefree women with inquisitive minds.

CARNE BOLLENTE:

Started in 2013, Carne Bollente defines itself not only as a fashion brand but an “editing house, free and adaptable at will.” Giving the sense of an art collective, Carne Bollente is constructing collaborations with numerous artists of all fields, aiming to reinvent an object and its use whilst keeping track with the technical constraints.

At the moment, Carne Bollente is storming through the best concept stores like Voo Store Berlin, Tom Greyhound, ETQ Amsterdam, Grapevine by k3 and Soop Soop with its embroidered t-shirts that bring humor and cheekiness on the table.

BASHAQUES :

Basak Cankes, the Turkish designer of Bashaques’ has started her journey by studying fashion design to pursue her dream of building an inspiring future.