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| Allegri knits and accessories |
High School of Fashion Industries/NYC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Three years and counting, outerwear specialists, the Italian Allegri...sponsored a contest for those immensely talented seniors at NYC' HS of Fashion Industries...with the ultimate prize of glory, bragging rights---and a limited edition collection of those winning designs.
AND---in a imaginative presentation, invited media got to preview the winning Allegri collection for Fall 2012 too.
PLUS we were reminded once again....why this company has the tagline "...the architects of fabrics..."---with a library, in a manner of speaking----of over two thousand invented by them- fabrics---including the buzzed about waterproof cashmere.
(FYI: treatment at the thread level-NOT a coated laminate-that is how the luxe wool retains its legendary softness).
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| these lightweight down vests are terrific on their own-or to layer |
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the color---is from the dyed down feathers underneath-coming through translucent like nylon fabric
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These pieces are from the Allegri-Tech collection-sporty separates...a modern riff on old school track jackets. Wear off the track with denim jeans.
Men's looks...
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| toggle closures--- |
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| smart performance features-like inner storm flaps that zip up separately |
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| a classic sturdy wool coat in a deep burnt orange tone reminded us of a melton wool coat we inherited designed by iconic American designer, Bonnie Cashin |
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| zip hood detail-undo for a draped collar |
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| love this classroom setting for the presentation |
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| winning designs |
BE impressed-these students, tasked with conjuring up men's and women's styles--- know how to construct garments from 'a (research) to z (finished garment)'---which is more than many successful fashion designers can manage...
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| draping-practice before the real deal |
Students-with their respective designs---wearable/stylish garments par excellence-were judged by Eric Jennings (Saks Fith Avenue), model Michelle Alves and Allegri CEO Gian Maria Argenti.
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| cropped motorcycle inspired-with a handy removable vest-nice |
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| military polish-inside pockets too- |
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| collar detail |
The featherweight down jackets and vests are very popular-for both urban types and mountain bound athletes.
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| belted-shaped down with roll shawl collar---or unzip for the hood |
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| hardware-like bold zippers and princess seams flatter and add edge to puffer jackets/vests pack down into travel friendly pieces |
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| love the fab jacket-with storm proof inner flaps |
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| one of our fav items-plsuh cashmere wool overcoat with military details- |
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| hefty gold metal hardware belt |
LUXURY is often the "simplest" designs-well made, tailored---
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| we want-this color block op art pattern wool coat-lovely, belted |
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| vertical quilting pattern is flattering |
Handsome blazers-that are impervious to wind and water resistant---terrific option-to wear with a wool vest/sweater underneath-still be protected enough...crisp, handsome, tailored---versatile.
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| our fav men's jacket-wool down puffer-tailored take on a winter staple... |
INFO:
ALLEGRI
Prices-$600-$1100 for outerwear---available worldwide and in the USA--- at upscale boutiques and department stores such as---Saks, Bergdorfs, Bloomingdales...
