Hello! I hope 2012 has
been treating everyone extremely well thus far. Today, I would like to share a brand
that I have been following for quite some time with you all. LAURENCEAIRLINE is
a fashion label based out of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the hometown of
LAURENCEAIRLINE’s chief designer, Laurence Chauvin Buthaud. The concept that “fashion
and ethnic cultures can successfully collaborate to create possibilities for
the future” is the driving force behind this line and also provides a vehicle
for creating job opportunities in Abidjan amidst the aftermath of the
humanitarian and political crisis in the Ivory Coast. LAURENCEAIRLINE’s SS/12 menswear
collection entitled “ABIDJAN” features shirts and underwear composed of brilliantly
colored poplin, chambray, and wax cotton fabrics which display an aesthetic
similar to that of traditional African wear. I must say, I have seen wax cotton
and ankara overused, misused and abused within the past couple of years so it is
extremely, extremely refreshing to
see this fabric used so well. LAURENCEAIRLINE brings beauty and hope to a land
that has been impacted by pain and despair and has thus earned the good good
seal of approval. Please enjoy the photos & video, and make sure you click
on the LAURENCEAIRLINE website link at the bottom of this post as well.
BEAUTIFUL PRINTS!
ReplyDeleteLove peacock print!!
ReplyDeleteG
The peacock print is so effin' cool. I like all of the designs in this line. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great brand, I love what it stands for. It's more than just the clothing, it seems like the designer has a genuine interest in bettering the town she came from. That is amazing, you don't see that everyday. People forget where they came from.
ReplyDeleteForgot to mention, that peacock patterned shirt is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteim a sucker for anything with prints, love this.
ReplyDeleteamazing collection!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Seems to me that this brand is going to potentially make a big difference :)
ReplyDeleteGreat collection!
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much for the feedback!
ReplyDeleteGOOD GOOD! I need one of those shirts Dee!!! Lol
ReplyDeleteWelcome back btw, I've missed your postings!
very creative! Im loving this blog, definitely consider me a new follower. thanks for stopping by btw
ReplyDeletexo Dior
www.sweetpinkdoll.com
OK this blog is definitely on my daily read list! Loving it!
ReplyDelete~Tea
www.tea-leigh.blogspot.com
it's beautiful! i love it
ReplyDeleteso proud to see something from my country, the designs are very refreshing indeed nothing to do with what we used to see!! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWow these prints are amazing! Great designs! I wantttt!
ReplyDelete-Kris
http://thekrisbliss.blogspot.com