Fashion Designer Draws Inspiration From Travels
World traveler and native New Yorker Edward Wilkerson brings a worldwide aesthetic and sophisticated style to today's modern American woman.
As design director for Lafayette 148 New York, Wilkerson travels the globe for inspiration. He brings rich cultural touches to his feminine, chic designs using luxurious fabrics and exquisite tailoring. A real artist, Wilkerson is inspired from the culture, architecture and rich palettes of each and every exotic locale he visits. "Traveling has taught me to see the beauty in everything," Wilkerson said.
He designs polished and sophisticated separates that allow a woman to make her own individual style. Mixing fabric, texture and color is really a hallmark from the Lafayette 148 collection.
Drawing from Indochine influences, Lafayette 148's early season offerings are expressed in sheer fabrics, making a light, airy mood. Contrast is vital ; soft leathers mixed with flowing chiffon and cotton seersucker teamed with fluid linen. The spa-inspired colors - ; beach glass, taupe, muslin and coral - ; are accented with lustrous gold. Flowing, feminine skirts in both solids and prints are coupled with fitted, short jackets.
Wilkerson's Moroccan sojourn is apparent inside a grouping of colours and fabrics that call to mind a brightly colored street bazaar : think spicy saturated shades of cinnabar, curry, chocolate and orchid. Distinctive handcrafted embellishments for example beading, embroidery and jeweled sequins define the design.
Another group evokes a chic seaside resort destination : wild Ibiza with bright, colorful prints ; or dazzling St. Barth's using its white sand beaches and clear blue water. White featherweight knits are paired with full folkloric skirts. Cool, breezy dresses are summer must-haves.
The Lafayette 148 New York Collection is available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and greater than 250 fine specialty stores through the entire U. S.
As design director for Lafayette 148 New York, Wilkerson travels the globe for inspiration. He brings rich cultural touches to his feminine, chic designs using luxurious fabrics and exquisite tailoring. A real artist, Wilkerson is inspired from the culture, architecture and rich palettes of each and every exotic locale he visits. "Traveling has taught me to see the beauty in everything," Wilkerson said.
He designs polished and sophisticated separates that allow a woman to make her own individual style. Mixing fabric, texture and color is really a hallmark from the Lafayette 148 collection.
Drawing from Indochine influences, Lafayette 148's early season offerings are expressed in sheer fabrics, making a light, airy mood. Contrast is vital ; soft leathers mixed with flowing chiffon and cotton seersucker teamed with fluid linen. The spa-inspired colors - ; beach glass, taupe, muslin and coral - ; are accented with lustrous gold. Flowing, feminine skirts in both solids and prints are coupled with fitted, short jackets.
Wilkerson's Moroccan sojourn is apparent inside a grouping of colours and fabrics that call to mind a brightly colored street bazaar : think spicy saturated shades of cinnabar, curry, chocolate and orchid. Distinctive handcrafted embellishments for example beading, embroidery and jeweled sequins define the design.
Another group evokes a chic seaside resort destination : wild Ibiza with bright, colorful prints ; or dazzling St. Barth's using its white sand beaches and clear blue water. White featherweight knits are paired with full folkloric skirts. Cool, breezy dresses are summer must-haves.
The Lafayette 148 New York Collection is available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and greater than 250 fine specialty stores through the entire U. S.
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