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fashion, collections, spring 2014

my nyfw: samantha pleet x wolverine 1000 mile

February 26, 2014 4 Comments

this spring, samantha pleet has partnered with wolverine 1000 mile for the fifth season in a row. when i was last visiting in new york, i managed to snap a few photos of the shoes which will soon be available online! this season, she was inspired by the events of summer:

” your shoes will be going with you on that voyage to the masquerade, and to all the festivals and ceremonies you will be attending, even a picnic. what you do there is your own business, but with the right shoes, the word is laid out in front of you. after all, spring is about new beginnings, where magic can happen, so put your best foot forward. the cut-out details, color blocking and thoughtful lines add currency and experimentation to the classic early modernist shapes. the artfully chosen color palette is naturally beautiful, and unexpected.” — samantha pleet

i’m particularly fond of the picnic sandal. a little spectator style sandal with a low heel that comes in a variety of shades from burnt orange to tan to a deep teal blue. as always, she’s teamed up with an excellent shoe company for a really beautiful collection.

all photos by me.

fashion, collections, fall 2014

samantha pleet fall 2014

February 13, 2014 8 Comments

not sure about you, but i’ve been catching glimpses of the new samantha pleet fall 2014 collection and film over the past several weeks on social media, eagerly anticipating their release. the film will be screening tonight in nyc, and while i can’t be there, i have a little preview of the collection along with some stills to tide me over. once again, samantha has pulled inspiration from historical references, this time inspired by the visions of joan of arc. and while the imagery is stunning, and i’m sure the film is going to be amazing, let’s not forget the clothes! there’s a mix of well-made frocks and outerwear along with intricately embroidered motifs, and beautiful hand-made prints.

lookbook photographed by jacqueline dimilia, modeled by louisa gummer, hannah metz, emily theobald, rachel trachtenburg, styled by turner, hair by andreea donoghue, makeup by daniel alvarez, nails by katherine st. paul hill, and shoes from wolverine 1000 mile by samantha pleet.

location photographs by hannah metz, modeled by louisa gummer, india menuez, hannah metz, and tara violet, styled by hannah metz, hair by travis speck, makeup by james boehmer, set design by chelsea markusin, creature costume by illy jankovich, creature played by liam mcmillan.

fashion, collections, nyfw, spring 2014

my nyfw: samantha pleet in her studio

September 17, 2013 14 Comments

on my very last morning in new york, i packed up my bags and made one last trip to visit samantha pleet in her chelsea studio. her and her husband patrick have such a knack for design that they’re pretty much surrounded by beautiful things at all times. and as you can see, their studio is no exception. filled to the brim with plants and books and remnants from their spring 2014 shoot, it’s almost like stepping into a little private paradise while getting to preview the collection and peek at her latest collaboration with wolverine 1,000 mile. samantha herself exemplifies her customer so well that i asked her if she’d model a few pieces from her new collection for me before i headed back home.

if you like what you see, samantha pleet recently launched a web shop, where you can currently pick up some of the pieces from her new fall collection!

all images photographed by me.

fashion, collections, spring 2014

samantha pleet spring 2014

September 11, 2013 11 Comments

this season, samantha pleet created an amazing short film for her spring 2014 collection, and i’ve completely fallen in love. the short, titled “arcadia” was inspired by stories from darwin’s journals written during his early voyages to the uncharted islands of tiera del fuego with imagery drawn from the paintings of gauguin and rousseau. i always love the narrative behind her collections and the interesting inspiration from which she pulls her looks. and this campy film really brought the story to life. it doesn’t hurt that the collection is beautiful, especially since i am still completely obsessed with tropical vacation vibes. i want to take the entire collection with me in a giant suitcase to go on my very own expedition at sea.

film directed by sarah sophie flicker and maximilla lukacs, starring emily theobald, hannah metz, carlen altman, and andrea estella, and narrated by tennessee thomas. lookbook photos by jacqueline dimilia.

fashion, collections, fall 2013

samantha pleet fall 2013

February 11, 2013 17 Comments

and since i’m terrible at keeping secrets, here’s a better look at the samantha pleet fall 2013 collection! this season, sam was inspired by picasso’s harlequins, schiele’s muses, and bauhaus design. and you can certainly see the inspiration in those beautifully ruffled collars and fringed details. she has a beautiful silk print, a reproduction of one of her watercolor paintings, which i particularly love on a full-length dress featuring her signature twists. i’m also pretty much certain that i need that velvet shift dress, embroidered with little hearts and spades!

photos by andrew de francesco for samantha pleet fall 2013.

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fashion, collections, fall 2013, nyfw

my nyfw: a visit with samantha pleet

February 11, 2013 12 Comments

one of my favorite things to do while i’m in new york for fashion week, is to visit some of my favorite designer’s studios. this season, samantha pleet invited me into her brand new space for a little sneak peek at her upcoming fall 2013 collection. i have the entire look book to share with you, but first, i wanted to share a few photos of her studio. i always love getting a peek at the places where people do their creative work. samantha shared this little watercolor palette, a piece of art leftover after painting pretty pictures, which served as a print for some of her dreamy silk dresses.

i went with a few blogger babes (see emily and emma below), which turned out to be pretty awesome because everyone started playing dress up with the collection, kinda like having our own private fashion show.

all photos taken by me.

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my nyfw: samantha pleet spring 2013 presentation

September 7, 2012 10 Comments

on wednesday evening, i had the opportunity to attend the samantha pleet spring 2013 collection. it was shown at the wolverine store in soho in honor of her recent shoe collaboration with the brand. the collection was inspired by the ancient societies of the fertile crescent and the 19th century explorers that rediscovered them. you an certainly see the historical references in the intricately painted silk prints alongside that adorable three-piece shorts suit!

the lady on the left is samantha pleet herself. i love how she matches her model!

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samantha pleet fall 2012

February 28, 2012 12 Comments

amidst my recent stint at fashion week to preview fall collections, and all of the new spring pieces just arriving in stores, i feel like i’ve seen so many beautiful collections that i can hardly keep up! but while i may be scrambling to see them all, i still think it’s important to pause and appreciate them, too! so today i’d like to share the samantha pleet fall 2012 collection. as you can tell by their golden halos, this collection was inspired by the work of pre-raphaelite painters.

“the house-designed prints are ominous and brilliant, and the palette has a jewel-like transparency that carries the collection from light to dark.”

i love the way she played with cut-outs and high contrast elements balanced out with luxurious fabrics for a dramatic and romantic effect. all the while keeping the collection absolutely wearable for every day.