markus lupfer ?

[softgrey]

haven't heard anything or seen anything in a few years...
anyone know anything?...

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[Scott]

^yeah I saw his name on the list of designers that was at Rendez-Vous showroom in Paris this season. Basically,the big showroom for smaller designers. I think he was having some financial difficulties last I heard. So one can assume he's being smart and coming back a bit quieter.

 

[pucci_mama]

He's is doing a limited knitwear range for Topshop at the moment, for their 'designers at Topshop' collection.

It's all really basic stuff, but quite good quality imo...

That's all i know.

 

[softgrey]

thanks for the feedback guys...
at least it's good news that he hasn't disappeared completely...
wishing him all the best...

i had a look on the topshop website hoping to check out his stuff...
but unfortunately is doesn't seem to be featured online...
too bad...

 

[Spacemiu]

End of Markus Lupfer?
Once a thriving business with a hotshot fashion reputation, Markus Lupfer has gone into liquidation, spelling the end of his much-loved label.
What followers described as soft modernism; a sophisticated collection with simple but intricate shapes, is now past tense. Owing money to everyone from his agents to his pattern-cutters, his eye for detail did not translate to the companyÆs finances.
Stocked at the most prestigious stores around the globe, there well be no collection after S/S 2003. For a taste of his designs head to TopShop, where Lupfer continues to consult.
28 May 2003

http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/

http://www.fashionunited.co.uk

 

[Scott]

^Yeah,I think that's what I read too.

Thankfully he's come back in a smaller way. Maybe now he'll be able to control things a bit better designing in lesser volume. I think that's why sometimes,for independent designers,being smaller can be more feesable.

 

[softgrey]

oh...thanks space...

that's sad...