Karen Walker

[Scott]

Originally posted by charlottesometimes@Oct 25th, 2003 - 5:25 pm
Thanks for the pics Prada and Lolita. Karen Walker's work has never really been my 'cup of tea' but it's great to see her getting her work out there and known. IMO there are some great designers in 'Kiwiland'.

(I'm going to NZ at Christmas to visit my hubby's family and as usual will come home with bags bulging full of great NZ fashion )

Charlotte*,I agree with you completely. They actually remind of alot of Belgian designers just in their approach; in that they tend to design in an organic manner. I don't think its as innovative but I admire their thinking. Karen,is probably only popular because she's perhaps the strongest talent coming from NZ. There are other good ones though.

There is one designer you should check out when there,called Trelise Cooper(I saw her on an episode of that TV show Big Boutique) who has some interesting things. Kind of deconstructive but very well composed and flattering.

 

[charlottesometimes]

Thanks for the tip Scott , I'll definitely check out Trelise Cooper. I also love Glory and World (but I don't think they get any publicity outside of NZ). I like the way you described NZ fashion, to me much of it has a dreamy and ethereal quality, which is such a refreshing change from the run-of-the-mill stuff most of the shops offer up where I live.

 

[smashinfashion]

ok i just dug up this thread because this stuff is sooo me! was there a thread on her spring 2004 in london? i cant find it..

any info on retailers in the US?

it seems like there are some awesome designers coming out of australia..who are some more i should look into?

 

[Scott]

I could have sworn there was a thread back in October or November on her Fall(Australian) collection....I'm not really sure

The Spring London collection is available though on FUK(no pun).

Is this collection her latest? I quite like it!

 

[strawberry daiquiri]

I love that dress with the green tights

 

[klodo]

it is simple B)

 

[hollyslookingdry]

I thought of Will & Grace too! That Karen Walker may not be young, but she sure is eager and willing! B)

 

[smashinfashion]

Originally posted by Scott@May 15th, 2004 - 7:10 pm
I could have sworn there was a thread back in October or November on her Fall(Australian) collection....I'm not really sure

The Spring London collection is available though on FUK(no pun).

Is this collection her latest? I quite like it!

scott i think this stuff is from her fall 2003

 

[whereisthatsusu]

wow very nice!!

i really like the dress, skirt, and the outfit w/ the capris

 

[runner]

Originally posted by smashinfashion@May 15th, 2004 - 6:36 pm
any info on retailers in the US?

it seems like there are some awesome designers coming out of australia..who are some more i should look into?

http://www.karenwalker.com

stockists
http://www.karenwalker.com/stockists/stockists.html


and Sydney S/S 2005
http://www.hintmag.com/collections/ss05/sydney/shows.htm

 

[Scott]

Originally posted by runner+May 16th, 2004 - 12:33 am--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(runner @ May 16th, 2004 - 12:33 am)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-smashinfashion@May 15th, 2004 - 6:36 pm
any info on retailers in the US?

it seems like there are some awesome designers coming out of australia..who are some more i should look into?

http://www.karenwalker.com

stockists
http://www.karenwalker.com/stockists/stockists.html


and Sydney S/S 2005
http://www.hintmag.com/collections/ss05/sydney/shows.htm [/b][/quote]
I really wasn't taken with anything from this showing. Michelle Jank,I remember she causing a stir a few seasons ago, and I liked some of her stuff at the time....but this one was completely unimpressive.

Btw,besides London,doesn't Karen Walker show in New Zealand not Australia...or does she normally show at both? I was always under the impression she showed in her home country.

Smashin,these seasons are terribly confusing to me. The Spring 2004 show in London was the one I was thinking this was...then I remembered....she showed that in a café and had all these little sweatshirt shapes with sweet childlike prints. à la Bernhard. She's really the best of the bunch down under,to be honest. Although,Rebecca Dawson is another I could recommend checking out. She's pretty good too.

 

[clay]

Karens stuff looks great. I am going to look out for also!

 

[runner]

Scott、I don't know well.
besides London, it seems that she has shown her collections in various places ( Hong Kong, NY, NZ, etc ) before.
as for other Australasia's designers, we have heard much of Nom.D by Margarita Robertson recentry here.

some other links if you like.

http://www.six6photography.com.au/Fashion/Fashion.html

 

[Alliecat]

Yes she does show in NZ as well - at NZ fashion week L'Oreal Fashion Week - it's not as high profile as the Sydney one but it is there.

Karen Walker @L'Oreal Fashion week

 

[Alejandro]

I want B)

 

[runner]

Originally posted by Alliecat@May 19th, 2004 - 8:22 am
Yes she does show in NZ as well - at NZ fashion week L'Oreal Fashion Week - it's not as high profile as the Sydney one but it is there.

Karen Walker @L'Oreal Fashion week

thanks Alliecat.
what do you think of Nom.D ?

 

[softgrey]

i've seen her stuff at i heart and at steven alan...it's very cute and young...looks vintage...even though it's not...fairly pricey...reminds me of urban outfitters...

it does remind me of smashin fashion's styling...

 

[Alliecat]

hanks Alliecat.
what do you think of Nom.D ?

I have loved Nom D for a LONG time. My fav winter sweater is from them and is at least 10yrs old - its amazing. I haven seen much of their recent stuff but am heading back to NZ in a months time and want to check up on them as well as Zambesi. the designer/owners of Nom D and Zambesi are sisters...

even though it's not...fairly pricey...reminds me of urban outfitters...

Yeah Karen's work is fairly pricey. I find if hard to justify buying her work - just not the style I wear I guess

 

[luvkoshi]

Karen Walker's name is popping up everywhere. Seems like she's the next big one.

 

[runner]

Originally posted by Alliecat@Jun 4th, 2004 - 10:40 pm

what do you think of Nom.D ?

I have loved Nom D for a LONG time. My fav winter sweater is from them and is at least 10yrs old - its amazing. I haven seen much of their recent stuff but am heading back to NZ in a months time and want to check up on them as well as Zambesi. the designer/owners of Nom D and Zambesi are sisters...

thank you for the info Alliecat