Sometimes when you’re fresh out of ideas it’s wise to use someone else’s. We don’t mean in a fraudulent Milli Vanilli kind of way. What we're talking about is a Voltron style partnership – an amalgamation of power that, in the end, grows unstoppable. We take a look at some clever fashion couples putting the cherry on top.
Lover Loves Levi’sAmerican denim giant, Levi’s, enlisted local brand Lover to make over their best selling ladies cut, Tuff Skinny. The result is an attractive denim offspring featuring an oversized button, contrast stitching and monogram waistband. Levi’s have also released limited collaborations overseas, UK designer Mathew Williamson among some of the style partners. Visit Levi’s at
www.levis.com.auLover loves Levi’s Tuff Skinny, $190, in stores now.
Caviar Cartel
New York artist, SSUR, has teamed up with DC Shoes as part of their ongoing, Artist Project. The range titled, Caviar Cartel, is available in two colour ways (black/gold and black/white) and comes served in a box designed to look like a caviar tin. Obey, KAWS and Arkitip are among the other names previously a part of DC’s Artist Projects. Check out
www.dcaus.com for more.
DCSHOECOUSA & SSUR Caviar Cartel, $249, in stores now.
Fred Perry Blank CanvasThis iconic brand invites up and coming fashion talents to create capsule ranges that fuse the classic Fred Perry style with their own. Fred Perry gets a transfusion every three months (for both the boys and girls lines), so keep your eyes on the website for news on latest collaborators. Recent new blood: Siv Stodal, Vinti Andrews and Judy Blame. To find out more go to
www.fredperry.comFred Perry Blank Canvas, prices vary, in stores now