Her goal was to create a spring ’19 collection with no-nonsense high style. It’s exactly what Staud achieved with her spring ’19 collection, presented at a lovely luncheon at Lauree for New York Fashion Week.
“We want to create a line of modern classics, refined pieces that reflect both an eye toward the future and a nostalgia for old-school elegance,” said designer Sarah Staudinger after her first New York Fashion Week show. The looks were cleverly designed, presented and punctuated with style.
The line was accessorized with telephone wire on crop tops and bags. Pretty print silk pajamas looked sexy. There were several silhouettes, including trench coats, roomy skirts and blouse sets and two-toned linen dresses. Pastel colors added to the summery feel of the show. Staudinger also provided plaids and floral embroidered garments. Her knits were news. Shorts and mini dresses were cute. However, her handbags stole the show. The eye-catching bags enhanced the Staud collection in various shapes and sizes, and they all stood out. There were leather lantern shapes, lunch box and jewelry box looks that dressed up the clothes, along with comfortable footwear, sunglasses, chains and hats that were designed by Clyde.
The clean, feminine lines, flattering cuts and fine materials were noteworthy in the show. The intent is to design sophisticated, attainable clothing and accessories without ever sacrificing quality or creativity. Each piece is meant to elevate and enhance, pairing perfectly with everything from a pair of sneakers, to a treasured dress.
Working closely with collective manufacturers, the brand continues to defy expectation. They push boundaries to produce designs that are stunning but simple, unique but uncomplicated. The clothes are affordable.
At John Elliot’s show, the looks were all about the designer remembering where he’s been and what represents his company today. In this collection, he pushes forward and shows innovative styles. His dad would always say, “Interesting people live outside their comfort zones.”
The most interesting people Elliot knows aren’t afraid to try something new. When he was 8 years old, he sent his first designs to Nike. Their reply was a treasured inspiration that has traveled with him ever since. For him, starting a company was never an if, but a when.
John Elliot, a sportswear brand, was founded in 2012 as a concept with Elliot’s best friend and business partner, Aaron Lavee. Their first season was introduced in 2013. It has been a lifelong passion project. The brand is the result of Elliot solving the problems he had with his own wardrobe. He started with basic categories and focusing on creating functional, yet modern fits with unique fabrics. The team pays attention to details that matter.
Their French terry is custom knit in the United States to their specifications. Zippers are sourced from Riri in Switzerland. To source and develop fabrics, they travel to Japan. Their production facility is in Los Angeles, and the two oversee the process. They reinvest in their products in the hope of creating tomorrow’s classics.