Pale Cloud: Girls High Fashion Brand is Closing Business

Pale Cloud has been creating high fashion clothing for girls since its beginning in 2010. Sadly, the company just announced it is ceasing operations. Their current Autumn Winter 2015 clothing line will be the last one available.

Pale Cloud has been a highly, respected clothing brand that uses only the most luxurious materials. Their attention to details and high level of quality have earned them numerous accolades in the children’s fashion industry.

The co-founder and Creative Director of Pale Cloud is Marion Reynolds. She has won many design awards and received critical acclaim. The brand has been worn by a long list of both celebrities and royals around the world.

Pale Cloud was first introduced at Pitti Bimbo in Italy. A young girl model, since named “Angry Stella” wore a stunning Dalia Dress. The gorgeous girl’s dress included hundreds of hand sewn silk clouds.

The primary reason given by the company is that the cost to produce its high quality garments has prevented it from obtaining a higher level of growth. Although consumers love their products, the high street prices has been an issue in generating higher sales growth.

For years, you could find their girls clothes in most prestigious department stores and on the covers of the top fashion magazines. Sadly, all this will come to and end very soon.

Pale Cloud - fashion - P Diddy

In a press release, Pale Cloud thanked all the wonderful and very supportive customer and acquaintances over the last five years of being in business. They have gained many long lasting personal friends and business associates, who have contributed to their success.

As of this publication, there is no work what the Our founders, Marion and Ian Reynolds will be doing in the future, but we all look forward to seeing them soon make a contribution to the world of high fashion.

If you are looking for a hard to find piece of luxury fashion, please contact The Life of Luxury. We can help you locate and buy your favorite handbag, dress, fine jewelry or other luxury fashion pieces like from Pale Cloud. To read about other fashion industry news, please return to follow our popular, luxury blog.

 

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Pale Cloud – Spring Summer 2015 Girl’s Fashion Collection

Pale Cloud is a highly popular fashion brand that offers high end, fashion forward, apparel. The luxury fashion brand offers apparel specifically to girls ranging in age from 4 to 14 years old.

Luxury fashion apparel from Pale Cloud has been proudly worn by many including both famous celebrities and royals. The fashion line’s elegant look has been highly respected in the children’s fashion industry.

Pale Cloud just launched a new clothing collection for the worlds top fashion buyers at Pitt Bimbo. Pitti Bimbo has become leading source of international children’s fashion trends and current industry news.

Marion Reynolds is the Creative Director at Pale Cloud and was quoted when asked abut her design inspiration: “SS15 sees Pale Cloud moving into a range of fresh prints on light weight fabrics with silhouettes and colours inspired by ancient Japanese culture.”

Several of the notable garments of this new fashion collection from Pale Cloud include:
– Delana Jacket in Pale Peach Silk/Wool Jacquard
– Jamie Playsuit in Gold Foil Printed Silk
– Ora Dress in Silk Crepe with hand drawn Veiltail print
– Skyler Dress, Colour Blocked
– Akoko Dress in Brush Stroke Printed Cotton

Marion Reynolds states, “this is the largest and most diverse collection I have designed so far. We have used some new fabrics that have the luxurious handfeel that Pale Cloud customers have come to expect but are easier to wear for busy girls.”

You can find the Pale Cloud collection of luxury fashion for young girls in the world’s finest department stores and boutiques.

If you are interested in purchasing a luxury fashion garment from the new Pale Cloud collection, please contact The Life of Luxury. Do you enjoy reading about the latest fashion news, then come back and read this luxury blog to stay informed.

Photography by Piotr Motyka at Jackie Gibbs Agency




Autumn Winter 2012/13 “Children’s Daily Couture” Collection by Pale Cloud

Pale Cloud collection -Freya Dress
Pale Cloud

The Autumn Winter 2012/13 Collection by Pale Cloud as arrived. It is named “Children’s Daily Couture” and targets girls aged 2-12.

Pale Cloud is proud of their latest fashion collection for children. The influence of the “Children’s Daily Couture” clothing collection has a strong colonial feel and based on 19th Century India opulence
at its source.

The childrenswear collection is made up of beautifully tailored coats and blazer, slim low crotch pants, highly detailed dresses and tops with both chunky and delicate knits using only the finest of wools.

The beautiful Illana Skirt is a true Couture piece. Te skirt itself can be described as incredible art. It has stunning hand-sewn beading that covers the full circumference of this circle skirt. The skirt is rather heavy due to the number of beads. To compensate, the skirt has an adjustable waistband to ensure a snug fit.

Pale Cloud Illana skirt
Pale Cloud – Illana Skirt

The Pale Cloud children’s fashion collection features delicate sand washed silk, pleating detail and leather trim are combined with peacock feather prints and fur for a luxurious look of statement dressing.

For the perfect look, you can complete the look off with hand knitted cashmere accessories from Pale Cloud in addition to semi-precious jewellery to create a true high luxe elegance!

In the UK, prices for the new Pale Cloud clothing collection range from £55 for the smart tailored Elise Skirt up to £390 for the Gwen Fur Jacket.

Pale Cloud collections can be found in highly selected stores in USA, UK, Norway, Hong Kong, South Korea, Russia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Spain, Australia, Sweden, South Africa, Japan,
Canada and Italy.




Shail K. by Designer and Actress Kimi Verma

Shail K. dress
Shail K.

Talented fashion designer and actress Kimi Verma recently launched a new clothing line of year round dresses.

The new luxury clothing brand has been described as “Bold, Sexy and Contemporary Chic.” Kimi Verma is an attractive Indian beauty queen, actress and fashion designer.

As she transitions in the role of an entrepreneur, Verma is truly enjoying her new lifestyle. As a student of global fashion, in addition to her participation in numerous beauty pageants and cinema.

Ready to conquer the fashion world, Kimi Verma has developed a strong knowledge of elegant dresses with her intricate knowledge of making women truly feel special.

When asked about her newly launched brand Shail K., Kimi Verma replied, “I want to bring the elegant style of handmade silk dresses to women in the United States at a price point they can afford.”

The fashion line Shail K. features special dresses for every occasion – evening dresses for a night on the town, beautiful homecoming dresses for the upcoming school year, sexy cocktail dresses that make an impression or even long gowns that provide that extra touch of glamour.

Shail K.
Shail K.

Relatively new, Kimi Verma launched the Shail K. brand several months ago but it’s already rapidly expanding its popularity in the U.S. and the International markets. The line is being showcased at several upcoming trade shows including the August Atlanta Apparel and World of Prom from August 9 through 13.

To learn more and see the entire Shail K. line of dresses, please visit www.shailkusa.com




Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans

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Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans

Here’s a terrific gift anytime of the year (Father’s Day, Birthday, Christmas …) that will really surprise that special dad in your life – Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans.

As the ultimate gift, Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans goes far beyond ordinary. Try the extraordinary custom jeans service by Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans.

Offering the world’s best custom premium denim, Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans specializes in building custom patterns from the ground-up based on one’s specific and unique body measurements.

Many professional athletes wear Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans and it’s easy to see why.

Dad will feel like a million bucks when he walks into the 8,000-square-foot Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans design studio for his exclusive design appointment with American luxury denim master and designer Mychael Darwin.

This appointment-only service includes a private consultation where dad will be measured using Mychael Darwin’s Unique Body Profile™ system which ensures a perfect fitting jean.

Next, a custom pattern is created for dad from scratch using his exact body measurements. The jeans are then made from Mychael Darwin’s exclusive Japanese or Italian premium denim fabric made on vintage looms.

Lastly, the fabric is then hand cut and hand sewn in painstaking detail and exquisite craftsmanship to fit dad just the way he likes and to bring out his inner champion with style. Your new custom premium denim jeans will be done in just two weeks or less!

You want a customized look to you rnew jeans? No problem. You can add a few more inches to the pockets which are lined with 100% French silk, or include his initials or even add genuine solid .925 sterling silver button and rivets?

Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans has truly perfected the phrase “perfect fit” with their bespoke custom jeans.

You can get your own pair for Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans For a limited time offer of only $800 (normally $1,200). Price is good for orders through Father’s Day.




Celebrating Paul Smith’s Influence on British Fashion

Sir Paul Smith Mens Dress Shoes

Britain has long punched above its weight in the field of fashion, and Sir Paul Smith is one of the most iconic living Brits providing luxury designer clothes for men and women. Royal Mail recently released a limited series of stamps celebrating British fashion and included a design from Sir Paul Smith, who began his career on Saville Row in the 1970s dressing fashionable Londoners and musicians such as Robert Plant.

Smith’s smart designs with a twist have come to embody the London look of polished insouciance, and his muses range from punk singer Patti Smith to the bright patterns of vintage Pucci and the lines of classic bicycles. Smith is the darling of men’s magazines like GQ and Esquire and it is easy to see why. Men’s luxury fashion is often designed for the young, but Smith’s pieces work on men of all ages. Here are three of our favorite Paul Smith pieces for men:

A snappy Paul Smith suit is the pinnacle of modern cool – a little bit edgy, a whole lot British, and incredibly smart without looking like boring office job attire. Take your cues from Mark Ronson and look snappy at the bar, at a wedding or strutting the streets with a French woman on your arm (Ms. De La Baume, we’re looking at you). The blue-on-blue wool blazer has a notched lapel, a breast pocket for your favorite pocket square, and a two-button fastening.

Sir Paul Smith Suit

Add a bit of humor to your smart outfit with these Paul Smith dog cufflinks. Men’s formal fashion can be quite rigid, so it’s the details that make a difference. A snappy jacket, a sharp pair of shoes and a brilliant pair of cufflinks can transform that designer outfit from dull-but-expensive to an understated victory, and in situations when your dress is constrained, this tongue-in-cheek look at classic British manhood (think tweed, beagles and foxes) is the perfect finishing touch.

They say it’s the shoes that make the man, and these Paul Smith Monk shoes bring a touch of classic Italian style with more than a passing reference to London’s swinging sixties. Whether you pair them with a sharp tweed jacket and tousle of distinguished grey hair and stubble or a skinny Mod suit, these designer leather shoes will add a touch of luxury to your outfit.




Year-Round Socks with a Sockscription by Blacksocks

Blacksocks - Men's socks subscription
Blacksocks

Men don’t often think about their socks. Most incorrectly match their sock color to their shoes, but socks need to match the pant color.

To help with choosing and buying men’s socks, consider a year long supply via a sockscription from Blacksocks.

Whether they are for your husband, grandfather, son, fiance, or a male friend – a sock subscription from Blacksocks is an ideal gift anytime of the year.

The Blacksocks program is simple. Choose the socks online, then decide out how often you want them sent to him. He can have calf, knee, athletic, wool or cashmere silk socks ­– all high quality, manufactured in Italy – conveniently delivered to his doorstep in regular intervals.

The man’s sock drawer replenishes itself throughout the year, and he never has to worry about shopping, sorting, or searching for socks again. Consumers can also choose any quantity they prefer.

In 2010, Blacksocks introduced three new colors: grey, navy and red. Blacksocks has over 50,000 subscribers in over 75 countries.

Having sold its millionth pair of socks in 2008, Blacksocks recently celebrated its tenth anniversary, counts former World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz among its loyal customers, and best of all, is now available in North America. The innovative “sockscription” service also carries fine undershirts, a line of boxer shorts and briefs, and travel shave kits, all available via online subscription.

“The target Blacksocks demographic is any man who’s looked down to find his toe yawning out of a hole in his sock,” said Blacksocks president and founder Samy Liechti. “This Father’s Day, pamper your papa’s feet with socks made using the highest quality yarns that pill less and are more durable – he’ll thank you for it.”

The average men’s socks subscription costs only $89 a year. Shipping and taxes are also included with all prices.

You can find additional information at Blacksocks.com




Jaded By Knight – Swarovski Skull Leather Jacket

Jaded By Knight - Swarovski Skull Leather Jacket
Photo courtesy of: Jaded By Knight

Founded in 2004, Jaded by Knight was created by Los Angeles Designers Noah Dayani & Michael Amiri.

Their high-end luxury clothing collection draws influence from years of personal travels through various street markets and vintage shops from around the world. They desire to create a look that embodies the essence of privilege and individuality.

Jaded by Knight believes their clothing line has gone beyond the definition of a fashion brand and has moved towards representing a lifestyle and culture that is shared among the world’s elite.

The brand is currently carried by some of the world’s most exclusive and finest shops worldwide, such as L’Eclaireur in Paris, Harvey Nichols in London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Royal Flash Tokyo, and H. Lorenzo in Los Angeles.

We are proud to present one of Jaded by Knight’s upcoming pieces from their newest collection.

Last month, Jaded By Knight released one of our finest Luxury Jackets. It’s a limited edition “Swarovski Skull Leather Jacket.”

The skull leather jacket is made in the United States by artisans and washed by hand. The lining is a custom silk print with vintage Americana images. The skull is a hand printed painting and then each swaroski crystal is hand set into the eyes of the skull on the jacket.

There are only 100 pieces ever made and the leather jackets will go to only the best stores worldwide.

Jaded By Knight is a fashion favorite of many of the world’s rich and famous. So you better hurry and get yours fast. What a terrific fashion statement. Impress your friends with this amazing skull leather jacket from Jaded By Knight.

View their entire collection at:  Jaded By Knight

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Dress For Success – Luxury Men’s Suit Brand Review

Italian designer mens suit

The designer suit is one of the most misunderstood garments on the market. The reason for this is because there are so many suit vendors vying for the consumers attention, that it is hard to keep focus.

This article will review five different suit brands to give you an idea of what to look for when evaluating a suit designer. After reading this article you will have a basic understanding of Bill Blass, Botany 500, Borrelli, Brioni, and Brooks Brothers.

Bill Blass suits can be compared to Jones of New York and Evan Picone. You will find that this suit has a futuristic feel to it. Plan on paying in the area of $300.00 for an all wool suit.

Vintage suit lovers take pride in their Botany 500 suits and so should you. This classic suit was made popular on the televisions of Americans all over the country. Expect to pay top dollar for a good condition Botany 500 suit.

Borrelli is a designer from Italy specializing in luxury models. You will find that the high quality materials are matched in styling and stitching. However, you will also find that the high quality also equals a high price tag.

Brioni suits are spawned in Italy and are full of style and class. If you don’t believe me ask any of the Pierce Brosnan starring James Bond films. Expect to pay over two thousand for a suit this grand.

The Brooks Brothers suit is an American suit that has been around since the turn of the century. This suit is traditional, classic, and perfect for the office. The cost of this suit is usually in the $1,000.00 range.

Use the knowledge in this article to go forth and begin reviewing your own suit options. Read through the hype and choose a suit that is great for you.  Author: Victor Santerino




Future Fashion – Using Sustainable Materials

In an unprecedented move by the fashion industry, top designers united to support ‘FutureFashion’ a runway show that presented 30 looks that were created using sustainable materials. Future fashion is here!

Being hailed as a carbon neutral event, Behnaz Sarapfour, Bottega Veneta, Boudicca, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Derek Lam, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Doo.Ri, Doro Olowu, Giambattista Valli, Givenchy, Isabel Toledo, Jil Sander, Marc Jacobs, Marni, Martin Grant, Martin Margiela, Michael Kors, Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, Ralph Lauren, Rodarte, Rogan, Stella McCartney, Thakoon, Threeasfour, Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent celebrated FutureFashion™ by creating garments that are made with sustainable materials that included sasawashi, piña, bamboo, organic cotton and wool, corn-based fibers, recycled fibers or fabrics and biopolymers.

Versace, one the world’s leading fashion houses created through Versace Atelier (the maison’s division for its most luxurious creations) a ‘sustainable’ eco-friendly gown made of mikado hemp and silk.

One of the six initiatives by EarthPledge, a leading non-profit and innovator of sustainable solutions for business, FutureFashion™ celebrates environmentally conscious fashion by working with the industry to promote renewable, reusable and nonpolluting materials and methods.

Through FutureFashion™, future fashion designers are encouraged to investigate and implement techniques that reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing and production and source locally produced sustainable materials.

With FutureFashion™ runway show tonight that featured creations by top designers and luxury houses from both sides of the Atlantic, the message is clear: sustainability is completely compatible with luxury and a contemporary lifestyle.

Leslie Hoffman, Earth Pledge Executive Director commented, “We are thrilled that the design community has embraced the challenge of designing with sustainable materials.  This group of talented designers has enormous influence over what we wear and how we express ourselves.”

“Taking this first step in exploring sustainable practices is a breakthrough that underscores Earth Pledge’s mission: to create change from within the industry.  Sustainability is not a fad; it is a necessity for a healthy future. The leadership so beautifully expressed by these designers will help farmers, textile manufacturers, other designers and, of course, the customers, also embrace this vision,” Ms. Hoffman added.

For those who missed the show, all 30 creations will be displayed on the store windows of Barneys New York’s flagship at Madison Avenue at 61st Street for three weeks, from February 1st. Future fashion should not dismissed, but a popular trend.

“Our Fashion Week windows will showcase a gorgeous cavalcade of sustainable frocks,”  Barneys New York Creative Director Simon Doonan exclaimed.




Dresses Are the New Denim

Are the days of casual wear, like denim over? Some fashion experts think so.  It seems whether it’s Hollywood celebrities or the average housewife, women are dressing up more regardless of the occasion.  Full article