photo credit: Romih
New York City emerging designer Hiromi Nomoto uses minimal silhouettes in her contemporary sports wear emerging fashion line Romih. In the autumn of 2009 Hiromi successful breathed life into her simple fitted lines collection for all the world to see. Hiromi is originally from Japan and trained in the Big Apple’s Fashion Institute of Technology where she created her collection of feminine straight line dresses with oodles of detail. Made in the New York Garment District.
photo credit: Andy The-Anh
Andy makes a stunning dress rich in color and design detail and oh so feminine. Andy The-Anh launched his Canadian emerging fashion brand in 2006 with a focus geared to a modern sophisticated woman. His gowns are glamorous with a flair for the dramatic and exceptionally beautiful. His modern collection includes suits, blouses and dresses of impeccable quality for the discerning fashionista. He has a gift for the incredible and knows what every woman wants a ‘memorable entrance’. Andy’s evening dresses and ready to wear can be found in Neiman Marcus and specialty boutiques in England, Ireland, Germany and Saudi Arabia. He also carries his collection in his own stores in Montreal and Toronto.
Getting it right takes time and commitment something emerging designer Richard Brown knows firsthand it took him 12 years to launch his chemical-free eco-fashion line. There’s an old saying that states, ‘anything worth doing is worth doing right’ something Richard took literally. Emerging fashion label Itsus is raising the bar in the eco-fashion space, his line is eco-friendly in every detail. There are many fashion lines that are tagged eco-friendly but now having heard Richard Brown’s fashion line’s story we are asking what makes eco, well eco. There seems to be degrees of eco because Itsus is 100% eco right down to the threads used to stitch the organic fabrics together, the wash used to pre-shrink their pieces and of course the dyes used to make their beautiful graphics. He has raised our awareness about the process that garments claiming to be eco should consider. This is a moving target and eco-fashion is coming of age. The pieces are soft, practical and inexpensive. The collection includes day to day tops and graphic tees for both women and men. Check out Itsus by faircompanies.com.
photo credit: revolution
We like plaid and we’re not ashamed to say so especially on men. Plaid may have received a bad break in years past but we simply disagree. Plaid is hot, chic and oh so sexy. Emerging designers Palle Bruun Rasmussen and Michelle Larsen, Denmark’s dynamic duo, are breathing new life into plaid menswear among other things. Revolution, their emerging fashion brand, is committed to sportswear with a strong graphic attitude that continues to develop bit by bit. Revolution offers a fresh take on ‘cool’ urban menswear including our favorite the bold plaid shirt in blue and red, jeans, tees and jackets.
Photo Credit: Beth Springer
What makes a good bag? We have seen our share of bags and not all of them are what we would call a ‘good bag’. Keeping in mind that ‘good’ is in the eye of the beholder. That being said, here are a few characteristics that we find that are consistent in ‘good bags’. Construction that is built to last and not just from the store to your home but for years and years – they must wear well. Classic construction, say what you want to say but things used to last, and minimal details don’t go out of style so quickly and can stand the test of time. Trendy bags usually end with the trend and get tossed. California emerging designer Beth Springer uses minimalist design with quality construction for her line of handbags. Strong, durable bags that do no harm, her ethos, Beth uses reclaimed leather, organic hemp and cotton linings, and topped off with recycled paper for the tags that are attached with organic hemp cord. No waste is her handbag policy. We don’t care how well the bag is constructed, it if doesn’t have visual appeal all bets are off. First and foremost a ‘good bag’ must catch your eye so that you want to explore the other features, such as construction, design, functionality and practicality. Beth Springer bags are subtle eye poppers and you can immediately see the quality of construction and her distinctive design details the fact that they are eco-friendly is a bonus.
Photo Credit: BlumeraBlumera Handbags are the right size, shape, texture and quality with subtle sophistication.
There are design details at every turn, from the exposed over-sized stitching, hand-cut leather, braided double handle, exterior pockets on both ends, signature silk lining and the quaint handcrafted hardware selection. We have found in the Resort Collections that blue, in fabulous shades, is making its own statement that will carry throughout the Spring 2010 collections.
We still have not seen the last of animal prints and we’re delighted because animal prints made our top 10 ‘must haves’ list for 2009. We’ve got a feeling blue is going to give animal prints a good run during the Spring and we look forward to seeing how that story plays out. Emerging designer Mehera Blum designs functionally luxurious bags are for the savvy woman who is confident in her own skin and not afraid to show it. Her emerging fashion label Blumera has already adorned the arms and shoulders of Jessica Alba, Ashlee Simpson and Eva Mendes.
The Blumera Collection is now available at the Noblivity MarketPlace!
The GoGo Gear Scooter Girls Collection is now available at The MarketPlace Noblivity.com
When we saw this line we looked at each other and at the same time said, “Why did it take so long”? in perfect harmony. Singers we’re not but style finders, now that’s what we do or at least we like to think so. Stylish motorcycle apparel for women that ride that has all the safety features a biker/rider would want in bike gear. What do you think of when you hear the term ‘biker gear’ or the term ‘scooter gear’? Whatever your thoughts were, Los Angeles-based Scooter Girls, Inc., will change them and give you a whole new fashion paradigm. Emerging designer Arlene Battishill has it hit it out of the park with the introduction of her emerging fashion brand GoGo Gear. The form fitting waterproof coats have a sexy European look with a creative button pattern, tailored collar, cuffs and belt styles. The safety features include abrasion-resistant fabric, armor protection in the elbows, back and shoulders, and reflective collars. The coats have a glamorous sophistication all their own that we have not seen in this niche market. They are showing in London and Milan in the European market where riding scooters is part of the norm in hopes of filling a void and attracting stores to carry their brand. In the US market the choice will be between what was and GoGo Gear a new entrant. GoGo Gear hits the stores in January, so you’ll have to wait till after the Holidays but it will be worth the wait.
photo credit: scooter girls
Fifi Bijoux Ethical Luxury Jewelry joins the MarketPlace Noblivity.com.
Fifi Bijoux Jewelry a luxury fine jewelry line created by emerging designer Vivien Johnston that utilizes fair tradeco-operatives and environmentally friendly suppliers that do not compromise uber chic design or luxury. Fifi Bijoux launched in London Fashion Week and has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar ‘Most Wanted’, Marie Claire, Grazia and highly commended ’Best New Designer’ in the accessories category at the 2008 Fashion Awards. 
The 16 and 18 inch neck chains are 100% recycled gold or ethically mined silver. The collection is delicate and includes 14k and 18k gold, silver, diamond inlays, white topaz, and aquamarine necklaces, beautiful earrings, drop earrings, cuff links, charm bracelets, pendants and bracelets for the discerning consumer. In the same socially responsible and environmentally friendly standard the packaging is manufactured with sustainable resources. The eco-friendly Fifi Bijoux Collection is available at Noblivity.com
Photo Credit: Lori Lester
Miami’s designer on the rise, Lori Lester, born and raised in the heartbeat of fun and sun created her emerging fashion brand of the same name that highlights all that is good is Miami. Emerging designer Lori Lester merged a laid back life style, fast-paced nightlife into easy, cohesive wearable silk art for the contemporary woman. Her focus on fit and fabric, mostly silks solid or printed, combines relaxed and dressy in every piece making the transition from day to evening really easy. In this current environment where less is best and quality rules her colorfully playful collection exemplifies the new normal.
Photo Credit: Vaute Couture
Fall is officially here in Chicago and we are preparing for another cold, windy and snowy winter. We’re used to it and dealing with it is well normal for all of us. Our coat selection starts now as we move into the inevitable and this season we have more choices than ever before with price points to meet everyone’s budget. We want to share a find that is native to Chicago, emerging designer Leanne Maily Hilgart, inspired by artists to create a chic line of coats that are vegan. Leanne’s Chicago fashion label, Vaute Couture, means high fashion but the ‘h’ in haute has been replaced with a ‘v’ to indicate her commitment to animal free products. High fashion couture is her focus, because it has to look good, to carve out her niche in the ever growing eco-fashion marketplace. Chicago with is renowned winters is a great place to launch a fall coat collection. Each coat is a limited edition and numbered to create a strong demand and insure that their discerning consumer won’t see themselves over and over. Her coats have beautiful lines with tailored details and cool classy colors. Vaute Couture hits the runway in Chicago at the Verte Couture October 25, 2009! 
Photo Credit: Kristen Jensen
Fiber artist Kristen Jensen makes a chic cozy sweater jacket in exciting prints for a sophisticated fashionista. Sweater jackets should be a wardrobe basic, at least we think so, because of their versatility. We wear them to work, play, parties, and hay rides well maybe not hay rides but it’s possible. Signature hand knit sweater jackets by Pennsylvania emerging designer, Kristen Jensen, are savvy statements of taste and quality for the discerning woman. Her sweater jackets retail for $455 and available in several styles and color combinations.
RONCHI BAGS joins ‘The MarketPlace’ Noblivity.com! Italian leather master craftsman Carlo Ronchi has been making stunning leather handbags for three generations-father, son to grandson. As is their history, their name is synonymous with high quality, 100% Italian style, attention to detail and master craftsmanship. Each Italian leather handbag is made from start to finish in Italy with the Italian consortium of vegetable tanning certifying true natural Italian Tuscan leather; goat skin, crumpled skin, and printed croc skin. Their private label is Fiit, which means “Fatto in Italia” translated “Made in Italy”. The complete Fiit Collection of Ronchi Bags is available in the US at Noblivity.com. Their complete handbag collection is made with the master craftsman, Carlo Ronchi, present in this family owned and operated business. He still works in the business overseeing the daily operation of the business insuring that the each bag that bears his family name is represented in the highest regard with a handbag for the ages. These bags are for the savvy woman with an eye for quality and the desire to own an authentic Italian leather handbag made in Italy.
Photo Credit: LTR Brands
What inspires a designer to create is as different as the designs created and the people to are attracted to them. We’ve found independent designers who have their own unique following because their work speaks to them. Emerging designer, Tiffany Strassman, is no exception although her inspiration seems to have reached the National Hockey League and continues to grow in favor with eco-conscious consumers and people who appreciate reconstructed vintage. It always pleasantly surprises us as we travel about in search of emerging designers tinkering away what they see in the ordinary and how they blow a little pixie dust on it and the end result is funky futuristic or nostalgic vintage.
Tiffany created California based LTR Brands using organic bamboo threads, organic dyes and vintage pieces she reconstructs. Her collections are made in the USA and eco-friendly. She has wrapped her vision around eco-fashion and the premise that when a person is given the choice of wearing something that is good for them and good for the environment they will chose it. Bamboo fabric has become quite popular on the runways because it is naturally porous so it absorbs moisture and wicks it away from the skin keeping our temperature regulated while retaining their anti-fungal and anti- bacterial properties.
The wardrobe ‘must haves’ this year have been pretty steady and include; leggings, leopard print of some sort, boy friend jackets, over the knee boots and the all time favorite leather bomber jacket. Tiffany created a lambskin leather bomber jacket with hoods tooth lining and gold hardware for the adventurer in us all.
Great little gift idea just in time for the holidays from Pelcor the ‘Fiesta Collection’ available @ The MarketPlace Noblivity.com. Cork skin cosmetic and sunglass cases naturally beautiful and eco friendly. Pelcor just returned from the coveted ‘Eco Luxury’ show in New York which is a by invitation only juried show where they introduced their cork line to the US marketplace. The cases are trimmed in organic leather with zip and snap closures. Wonderfully practical with a whimsical touch.
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