Behind the Label | Mehry Mu

August 10, 2011

G?ne? Mutlu is the mastermind of exotic-chic bag line, Mehry Mu. Inspired by the textiles around her at Istanbul markets, specifically the vibrant Ikat prints, she set out to reinvent these patterns into beautifully wearable pieces. Her aesthetic is nothing short of global, with her inspirations spanning from Turkey and ancient Eastern design to breezy Italian glamour and the influence of the Orient. She shares with L-atitude how her travels,...

Behind the Label: Simone Harouche

June 29, 2011

From the start of her life, it was clear that Simone Harouche would find herself entrenched in the fashion industry. Surrounded by a family of designers, Simone learned about the inner workings of the world at a young age. She?s touched countless parts of the fashion world. Now, Simone is transferring her knowledge of fashion into the design world by creating a limited edition collection of one of a kind...

BEHIND THE LABEL: SOPHIA EDSTRAND OF SOPHIA 203

June 09, 2011

Named for Pantone?s Fushcia #203 to show her love of vibrant hues, Swedish designer Sophia Edstrand?s line, Sophia 203, embraces creativity, color and craftsmanship. An education in Paris and time spent working with Marie-Helene de Taillac primed Edstrand with design and production expertise, while time in Jaipur awakened the designer?s vision for her pieces that are bright and lively with color, butterflies, hearts, stars and flowers. The handcrafted aspect of...

This Summer's Honeymoon Chic

May 09, 2011

The invitations aren?t even in the mail and we are musing honeymoon destinations for our favorite summer brides. L-Atitude pairs this summer?s ?it brides? with must haves for their potential honeymoons. BRITS: THE MODEL AND THE ROCKER   While the blogosphere is speculating on who will design Kate?s dress when she weds Kills front man Jamie Hince this summer, we are ruminating where they might go on their honeymoon. Our...

Behind the Label: Mesi Jilly

May 03, 2011

A love of the beach and a fascination with the sea has propelled Mesi Jilly?s exquisite jewelry collection since 2005. The Austrian-born designer has traveled world-wide, collecting inspiration from varied destinations that she would later turn into stand-out rings and pendants. Jilly?s rings are crafted from shells and embellished with silver, crystals and semi-precious stones to bring a bit of nature into a woman?s daily style. 1)    You?ve lived in...

Behind the Label: Nicholas Liu

April 27, 2011

Hong Kong designer Nicholas Liu works with the beauty of stones and precious metals, making the most of their earthly qualities. After studying art and design at London?s Central Saint Martins, Liu went on to master metalwork and jewelry at Buckinghamshire and the Royal College of Art. After, Liu began working for iconic lines like Shanghai Tang, Blanc de Chine and Kotur. The Nicholas Liu line is marked by a...

KISMET

April 06, 2011

KISMET

Bejeweled Treasures Direct from Turkey

Lars Andersson

April 06, 2011

Lars Andersson

Luxurious urban knitwear from Stockholm

New York Dress Code

April 05, 2011

New York Dress Code

Master fast-paced New York street chic with the newest looks from designer Kim Ovitz.

Behind the Label: Honorine Jewels

April 01, 2011

Fanny Boucher is a French designer with a subcontinental soul. Boucher has lived in her adopted hometown of Jaipur, Rajasthan?s famed Pink City, since 2005. She launched Honorine in 2008. Her line references classic European design and the intensity of the colors and culture that could only come from her current location. The result is delicate and bold, modern and ancient. Boucher, who trained with local goldsmiths and sources gemstones...