Stella McCartney luggage for LeSportsac: Perfect. Green. Fashion!
um, whoa. so this was announced a year aho but it's almost Spring 2008 and you know what that means? The Stella McCartney luggage line for Lesportsac is about to drop!
Why do we love this?
Well, first of all, it's Stella McCartney- she's a fabulous, earth friendly, eco-conscious designer.
Second, it's LeSportsac- a company long known for not using leather and for affordability. The combo of the two.. well, let's just say I may need a new set of luggage!
Why do we love this?
Well, first of all, it's Stella McCartney- she's a fabulous, earth friendly, eco-conscious designer.
Second, it's LeSportsac- a company long known for not using leather and for affordability. The combo of the two.. well, let's just say I may need a new set of luggage!
Are you ready for total cuteness??!!!
Published: Monday, January 29, 2007 LONDON — Stella McCartney is joining forces with LeSportsac to design alimited-edition accessories collection to be launched in spring 2008.
Thecollection will focus on multipurpose travel bags, luggage, babyaccessories and totes for mothers with young children. The companyplans to make an official announcement today.
The StellaMcCartney for LeSportsac collection will be sold in high-enddepartment and specialty stores worldwide. It will also be sold at thethree Stella McCartney boutiques — here and in New York and Los Angeles— and the five LeSportsac stores, and will be available online.
Thecollection initially will have 30 to 40 styles, and the average priceof a bag will be $200 to $250. The deal with LeSportsac is for 18months, and is renewable.
"LeSportsac has a strong history ofmaking iconic nonleather goods, and this is a unique opportunity forStella McCartney to address a new category of accessories for the busywoman of today," said Marco Bizzarri, chief executive officer andpresident of Stella McCartney.
Bizzarri told WWD the newcollaboration was a way for the brand to create a worldwide audiencefor Stella McCartney bags. "It will give her bags a wider appeal."
McCartneyhas a nonleather accessories line, part of her ready-to-wearcollection, that was launched for fall 2006. The LeSportsac deal is thelatest in a string of partnerships the designer has formed to boost herbrand's profile as well as the bottom line.
Other collaborationsinclude a line of activewear for Adidas, and a one-off capsulecollection for H&M in November 2005. McCartney also has twofragrances and will launch her skin care line in the U.S. on Feb. 15.
SteveJacaruso, chief operating officer and president of LeSportsac, said thebrand wanted to "tap into Stella McCartney's creative vision and take[LeSportsac] to the next level of high-end design and style."
OOPS!
Published: Monday, January 29, 2007
Thecollection will focus on multipurpose travel bags, luggage, babyaccessories and totes for mothers with young children. The companyplans to make an official announcement today.
The StellaMcCartney for LeSportsac collection will be sold in high-enddepartment and specialty stores worldwide. It will also be sold at thethree Stella McCartney boutiques — here and in New York and Los Angeles— and the five LeSportsac stores, and will be available online.
Thecollection initially will have 30 to 40 styles, and the average priceof a bag will be $200 to $250. The deal with LeSportsac is for 18months, and is renewable.
"LeSportsac has a strong history ofmaking iconic nonleather goods, and this is a unique opportunity forStella McCartney to address a new category of accessories for the busywoman of today," said Marco Bizzarri, chief executive officer andpresident of Stella McCartney.
Bizzarri told WWD the newcollaboration was a way for the brand to create a worldwide audiencefor Stella McCartney bags. "It will give her bags a wider appeal."
McCartneyhas a nonleather accessories line, part of her ready-to-wearcollection, that was launched for fall 2006. The LeSportsac deal is thelatest in a string of partnerships the designer has formed to boost herbrand's profile as well as the bottom line.
Other collaborationsinclude a line of activewear for Adidas, and a one-off capsulecollection for H&M in November 2005. McCartney also has twofragrances and will launch her skin care line in the U.S. on Feb. 15.
SteveJacaruso, chief operating officer and president of LeSportsac, said thebrand wanted to "tap into Stella McCartney's creative vision and take[LeSportsac] to the next level of high-end design and style."
OOPS!
Apparently someone doesn't like to share pics.
More pics later!
Posted by Caroline at Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:56 AM 
Categories: Shopping, Environment, Bags, totally awesome
Categories: Shopping, Environment, Bags, totally awesome
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