Presenting in Showroom: Quiksilver Woman

Launched in 2008, the Quiksilver women’s line is designed for young women with a coastal mindset and an independent spirit. Quiksilver is built on an understated aesthetic with its primary focus on quality fabrics, fits and finishes. Quiksilver is a tightly knit offering of “modern coastal classics with a twist”- items that belong to Quiksilver’s coastal heritage, but are always fresh and modern. This season, the Quiksilver woman will be wearing a timeless and feminine look with vintage influences while she travels the American East coast from weathered lighthouses on rocky shores to quiet sandy beaches.

Presenting in Showroom: Ali Lamu

Ali Lamu: The love story that inspired a weekend bag and revived an island community

In 2008, a fisherman named Ali Lamu knocked on traveling photographer and artist, Daniela Bateleur's door. Little did they know this encounter would lead to love between the two of them and prosperity for Lamu, their island community off the coast of Kenya.
Ali came to Daniela because he was struggling to make ends meet and needed work. She didn't have a lot for him to do, but she did need one thing—an old Indian dhow sail. Ali found her a sail and after he brought it back, the two painted it together. One painted dhow sail turned into several handcrafted weekend bags sharing messages of hope and love. The bags have messages like 'Follow your star" and "Love" inscribed on them and Daniela says her inspiration for the design comes from: "The fishermen she works with, the first birds singing in the morning, the sun rising, the smell of the rain and the light, the free spirit of the fishermen and their close connection to nature and life, and their deep and pure faith and respect for life." The sale of the bags and artwork goes to the fishermen who made them and back into the community.

Press Viewing Days S/S'12

Presenting in Showroom: Tony Mora

The origin of Tony Mora is rooted in the cowboy boots of the Wild West. The hand crafters have been updating the styles and forms, making the boots world’s top cowboy boot manufacturer. The traditional, genuine and innovative products have always been made of natural materials. Leather, linings, soles, and heels are all top quality. Python, alligator, crocodile, ostrich, iguana, shark, are some of the skins used. The company is committed to protect nature and the environment, thus the products are subject to rigorous control to ensure that all skins are from farmed animals so the wilderness is left intact. Every pair of boots carries a farm certificate. Based on top quality skins and materials, the Majorcan craftsman shoemakers carry out more than one hundred operations on each pair of boots, employing the Cowboy GoodYear system, which has made the Tony Mora boots famous. This system involves double stitching that guarantees maximum quality for the entire life of the boots. Try on a pair of boots and make a comparison – they have achieved their objective. 

10 FEET Sample Sale

Style, meet sound

Tailored especially for Roxy, JBL partnered again up to create a sleek collection of premium audio products. 

Sanuk's Donovan Frankenreiter in Paradiso

Meet the new intern

Hi everyone, my name is Stephanie Greter, 27 years old and living in Amsterdam. I started my internship at LOF/PR a week ago, now I’ll meet the real fashion world! Before this internship, I studied Fashion and Luxury Management in Milan. I had great time and above all; loving it!

In my free time I like to play hockey, meet with friends and of course SHOP a lot! For now I look forward to assist LOF/PR for the next 5 months. Hope to see you soon at the LOF/PR showroom!

Stephanie

Presenting in Showroom: Karen by Simonsen

Karen by Simonsen clothing is a new Danish brand that offers a feminine look which is really easy to wear.  The Karen by Simonsen collection is timeless and will be in your wardrobe for years to come.  The collection is made up of dresses, tops, blazers and tunics which look great worn layered.

As a designer, Karen Simonsen is graphic and geometric-based thinking in lines. Intensely appearing in the design scope each time a new collection takes shape.

The world of math is strangely uneven but at the same time, true in a skewed balance very useful in the design process. Karen combines the two opposites and an explosion takes place. It generates the dynamics of energy. And the momentum is the nerve that creates the life of each individual collection. The rhythm based on, creation, erosion, cleansing, restoration and ultimately balance. Explosure can be powerful and expressive but also cool and discrete, but you know when its there – you feel it!

Terry Richardson X MOSCOT 'The TERRY LE' Frame

MOSCOT introduces The Terry LE, a new limited edition frame inspired by iconic photographer Terry Richardson and his signature aviator specs. “The TERRY LE is as angular as it is oversized — essential for hours spent creating magic behind the lens. The Frames limited to only 350 pairs (225 Black, 125 Grey) — are laser numbered for authenticity and shipped in their own special edition cases.” Now available, exclusively at MOSCOT NYC and online at moscot.com.

Presenting in Showroom: Valerie

Valerie Aflalo Freij is the founder and designer behind the brand Valerie. With roots in both Sweden and France, she has managed to create a collection where the interplay bewteen a minimalist Scandanavian look and a Southern European affection for detail adds up to perfect harmony.


Valerie's collection embodies modern femininity and natural elegance. Valerie is the given choice for a dynamic woman who is confident enough to affirm her femininity and refuses to give into dull everyday. Valerie's clothes are intelligent and easy to wear, sometimes sexy but never provocative. Plain-coloured garments decorated with sequins, ribbons and laces are mixed with patterned silk. The material used include silk chiffon, silk satin, silk dupion, silk duchesse, cotton and wool. Dresses and skirts form the base of the collection.

MOSCOT Sun Summer Snap Campaign

The MOSCOT Sun Summer Snap Campaign celebrates the launch of The MOSCOT Sun Collection, our fantastic fans, and the arrival of summer all rolled into one. We’re asking the MOSCOT fans to send a photo of themselves wearing any style from The MOSCOT Sun or MOSCOT Originals Sun Collections for inclusion in the Summer Snap Campaign Gallery on moscot.com and in the shops (there’s fifteen minutes of fame – whoop whoop!).

This is the deal:

1.     Purchase eyewear from The MOSCOT Sun or MOSCOT Originals Sun Collections. 

2.     Be happy, have fun, enjoy the summer!  While being happy, having fun and enjoying the summer put on your MOSCOT     Sun and take a photo (faces only, please)

3.     Send your photo via email to summersnap@moscot.com.

4.     If you are chosen to use your photo, you will be emailed with a promo code for 15% off your next MOSCOT eyewear purchase.

5.     Receive your discount and shop baby shop! 

Please tell people looking for sunglasses about the campaign and get people excited about the summer! Images chosen will be put up in both galleries and on moscot.com in the Fans Of MOSCOT section on the What’s New page 

Presenting in showroom: Pajar

Hot Boots for Winter

In 1953, Paul Golbert, a European shoemaker,  moved from France to Canada. Recognizing a niche for high-end, leather, shearing-lined boots, he established Pajar in 1963. Pajar's mission is to create the best possible performance fashion boot with the highest standards in the industry. From European royalty to Paris Hilton to the everyday streets in America, Pajar boots are well-known.

Pajar's Grip boot provides superior protection and keeps you sharp-looking. The tall boot features a weatherproof fabric upper with a lace-up shaft. A toggled closure at the collar and genuine shearling lining make for a comfortably warm and snug fit, while the rubber outsole provides flexibility and protective traction.

Rihanna joins Vita Coco

Rihanna is the latest celebrity to team up with Vita Coco coconut water. The singer will be featured in the company’s national advertising campaign, beginning this summer.

With summer’s hottest days right around the corner, consumers are following Rihanna and Madonna’s lead in choosing Vita Coco as their all-natural source of hydration.  Other celebrities who have been endorsed or that have become part investors of the company include Demi Moore, Matthew McConaughey and Anthony Kiedis.Vita Coco, which contains the 5 essential electrolytes, 15 times the potassium of a traditional sports drink, and 100 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin C, delivers super-hydration functionality with every sip.

It's a wrap!

It’s amazing how just a sprinkling of bondage can turn even the sweetest of looks into a playful adventure in the forbidden. River Woods wrist watches that wrap around more than once are what's new and cool for leather band watches this season. Pick your color, wrap it up!

Presenting in showroom: Viventy Jewels

Viventy by German Designer Bernd Berger is a fabulous collection of silver jewellery made with a high-end, fine jewellery finish. The results are sharp and precise by top craftsmen. Given a final Rhodium plating for longevity and a luxurious Platinum look. This, as well as contemporary design produce a stunning collection of silver jewellery.

A success from the start. The success continues with a further collection.The Viventy Stars jewelry collection has been on the market since 2010 and continues to achieve exceptionally high sales success. Viventy Stars  is popular and well received by consumers and retailers alike. It's success is due to the fashionable designs and high quality production. Viventy Stars offers a large selection of charms to hang on fine Italian leather bands in fashionable and classic colors. 

Press Viewing Days F/W'11'12

Presenting in showroom: De Strandhanddoek

Going to the beach is not just about the sun, sea and sand. It’s about enjoying yourself to the fullest and this includes your beachtowel. De Strandhanddoek has put together the perfect blend of 100% cotton towelling with 100% cotton Kikoy which together is 100% cool and 100% all you will need on the beach.

Unique Kenyan beach towels are named Kikoy towels. Kikoys are 100% cotton Kenyan sarongs with vibrant colors finished with hand knotted fringes, widely used as sarong wraps, beach wraps and throws. De Strandhanddoek goes one step further with a towel lining added to one side of the sarong, therefore it can be used as a sarong wrap and as a towel. 

The classic Kikoy, is a rectangular piece of cloth about 66" by 40" in size with traditionally hand knotted ends and made from 100% pure cotton. The yarn is dyed with eco-certified dye which ensures fastness and high quality. The fabric’s uniqueness is its vibrancy and the coloured distinct parallel lines.

One side Kikoy, one side towel, you won't be able to leave the beach this summer.

Presenting in showroom: Paul Frank

From the high tide to high society, Shane Baum of Baumvision and Leisure Society clearly knows how to see the world through some pretty fantastic eyewear. Born in small-town Iowa to an artistic choreographer mother and a jet-setting salesman father, Baum had his sights on the good life before he even realized what it was. When the time came, he left Iowa to attend San Jose State and majored in engineering. Upon completing school, he went onto Southern California to pursue one of his favorite pastimes, surfing. Unbeknownst to him, this is where his eyewear company Baumvision would ultimately be born. While on Laguna Beach, he met Mossimo Gianulli, founder of the Mossimo brand, and secured a position in the company’s warehouse. Within five years, at age 26, Baum had gone from warehouse laborer to the vice president of the brand’s then $3 million eyewear division. 

After his successful transition into the world of eyewear, Baum established Baumvision and began producing for some heavy hitters in the industry, starting with Paul Frank. Others included MOSCOT, Modern Amusement and Marc Jacobs for both his own collection and Louis Vuitton. According to Baum: “at the end of the day, design is just an opinion and everyone has one. To be a true designer you have to be able to articulate your opinion through a medium, be it a pencil, lump of charcoal or a computer screen. The key is to be honest with yourself and make the appropriate decisions."