Escada Fall/Winter 2017 Trunk Show: Take a Closer Look With Us

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ESCADA has interpreted its brand values in a new, updated way: cool glamour, sensual femininity and modern elegance. The brand offers a lifestyle concept filled with everything from must-have everyday items for business and leisure to red carpet occasions for a women who loves a feminine yet fresh, modern style.

Join us July 19, 20, and 21, and find apparel for the Fall/Winter 2017 season and read below to learn more about Escada’s story and preview looks straight from the runway.

HOW IT BEGAN

In 1978, Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley presented their first ESCADA collection for a new business idea: the democratization of elite haute couture with top quality in fabrics, fit, and workmanship, with perfectly color-coordinated pieces to allow mixing and matching through several seasons.

Margaretha Ley, a former Swedish model, had a solid education in tailoring and experiences working with customers. She used her experiences to combine an exquisite feel for colors, a devotion to detail, and a sure sense for what women desired. Bold color combinations, opulent embroideries, combinations of patterns, and leopard prints endowed ESCADA’s early creations. This fashion style was exactly in tune with the extroverted spirit of the 1980s.

Her knitwear designs featured exquisite inlays and appliqués on pullovers and jackets, earning her the renowned international Mohair Council for Excellence in Design award.

THE 90’S

After Margaretha Ley’s death, Brian Rennie was appointed as creative director in 1994. Rennie managed the rejuvenation of the brand and its adaptation to the more low-key look of the 1990s. The brand regained its power with a colorful and sensual “New Elegance” feel. In 1998, Hollywood Star Kim Basinger accepted her Oscar in a pistachio-colored satin gown by ESCADA Couture, reconfirming the brand’s international high-class image.

ESCADA TODAY

Escada has announced the appointment of Niall Sloan as its new Global Design Director. Sloan, who is set to join the team at Escada from Hunter, will begin his new role effective August 1, 2017. Prior to serving at Hunter, Sloan also worked closely alongside Christopher Bailey at Burberry.

“Escada is a brand I have been fond of for many years. Its heritage is fun, bold and feminine with a strong point of view in luxury womenswear. I’m very excited to be a part of reshaping its future and can’t wait to get started.” said Niall Sloan.

 

Photo Courtesy: Escada

Own Your Summer Style & Join Us At Our Sidewalk Soiree

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Lights, camera, action. We’ve rolled out the red carpet for our end of the summer upscale sale with up to 80% off at our Sidewalk Soiree, July 13-15. Raise glasses with us as we pop champagne, shop and socialize about the summer fashion of 2017. And don’t forget to tag us at @shopshela. We love sharing She.la looks. Read below to learn about how to mix current summer trends to fit your unique style. We can’t wait to see everyone at the event!

OWN YOUR SUMMER STYLE WITH OUR FAVORITE TRENDS

Strut in a summer tan. What better way to show off your tan by mixing with this summer’s hot colors and accessories. From blush tones, trending navy neutrals and an array of bright colors. Open your wardrobe palette to compliment your fresh tan and try a new color. A personal favorite of mine is blush. It pops playfully and adds an elevated touch above classic white and nude staples. Adding accent accessories also brings a fun twist to complete a look. Favorites include trending pearls, metallics and statement fringe, for an  extra sparkle.

Outer space galactic. Expand your perspective of fashion in the ever evolving and shimmering metallic land of space symbolism seen through stars and galaxy inspired designs.

It fabrics of the summer. Get up close and personal with linen and cotton summer classics and twist it up this year. Silk, fur and velvet have been thrown in the mix to spice up summer looks. Try mixing an assortment of fabrics by taking a classic t-shirt, add a velvet or silk top, pair with denim styles and add a clutch to elevate the casual chic look.

Revealing a story. Just like watching a play, a movie and reading a book. Every venue takes you on a journey and story that compels and captures the audience and so can fashion. From each designer’s unique story and background, our lines carry much more than just a label. It tells a person’s unique experience and story behind the design. Take time to learn about what you are wearing and what it represents! A new favorite line we carry is Kobi Halperin. Inspired by his eastern European roots and heritage, his collection focuses on details with a handcrafted touch for women. He recently attended the CFDA Fashion Awards which honored the best and brightest in American design in womenswear, menswear, and accessories as well as journalism, creative vision, personal style, and lifetime achievement.

Elevate. Tailored looks always work in the office and also work during off hours in-between work and play. A simple top can be elevated with a tailored blazer or suit pant. Learn to mix it up and try accenting your ordinary denim or cotton tee with a tailored piece. Look for unique details including sleeve and tie-string details.

Every season works. With the right transitional pieces, one might borrow certain pieces from every season and make the outfit work. The key is to learn how to mix up pieces and feel comfortable in your own style. Sometimes it takes a little trail and error. Don’t be afraid to experiment and find what works. For more on styling tips this summer, stop by our She.la Sidewalk Soiree July 13-15!

 

Photo Courtesy: Elle Tahari, Kobi Halperin

Summertime Trends We Love: Join Us At Our Summer Social!

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Grab your girlfriends and join us for our ultimate Summer Social. Sip on specially concocted cocktails while perusing summer fashion. Featuring versatile work, play, date night looks, dazzling jewelry, bold clutches, denim styles and more! Trends this 2017 summer make dressing for any occasion oh so fun and a lovely way to initiate conversations with gal pals.

Read below on our  favorite trends and shop fashion investments to add to your closet during our Summer Social June 14 & 15! Enjoy 20% off regular priced items at our event and tag us on social media at @shopshela in your She.la favorites. One lucky winner will win a She.la gift card. 

SUMMER TRENDS WE LOVE

So easy breezy. Beach attire fun in off-the-shoulder tops, flowing dresses, printed pants and accessorized hats all make layering on vacations effortlessly exciting. Invest in prints, from tropical and floral, to designs with intricate or minimalistic details. With plenty of sunshine and humid weather, subtle cut-outs and strap details are all the rage and give our skin a little breathing room.

Um, denim we LOVE. Denim styles from a variety of split-seams, frayed hems, track pant details, angled cuts, the resurgence of the flare and zipper accents. We’ve seen it all. Bring on white hot and black denim into the mix and laid back luxe never felt so good.

Make a move. We all love a little t-shirt action and styles this year include an emphasis on length, volume and breathability. Featuring lantern sleeves, ruffles, angled finishes, tie-string additions, sleeve length variety, cut outs and eco-friendly sustainability.

More prints please. Stars, stripes, pulsating hearts, landscape graphics and vintage designs all add a twist to solid separates and give pattern options for the ever so adventurous.

Elevate and adorn your skin. We all love to show a little skin during the warm summertime and accessories are the perfect accent. From a casual vacation day to a festive evening out. Glam it up with trending pearls, layer multi-strands of minimalistic gold and metallics, and amp up your handwear with a statement bracelet, ring, or clutch! Make a statement by playing with a coordinated clutch or work it by showcasing an entire unique and statement look of its own. Clutch it up!

Rave reviews. Movie reviews are in and so are the fashion styles. From bright bold colorful dresses on La La Land, to structural suiting on Jackie. The now resembles and mixes fashion from the past. Mirror iconic looks with tailored suiting and bold summer dresses. Mix it up this summer season and sizzle up your closet!

Photo Courtesy: pH15, McGuire denim, 7 For All Mankind, Paule Ka, Luisa Spagnoli, Daughter jewelry, Lafayette 148 New York, Alternative Apparel, Judith & Charles, Emm Kuo, Ling Wu

Shirts Are All About Details Ladies

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Fresh winds and warm sunshine allows us to delve into the alluring trend we love. Ladies, it’s time to get your shirt on! From flirty and feminine blouses to structured menswear, unique sleeve lengths and varying hemlines. Details entail the fine line between just a shirt to “the shirt” every gal needs. We’ve highlighted our favorite shirt trends of this season.

Look for ties and patterned textures with details in the front, side, back or all!

Loving asymetrical lines, nature thematics, raw edging, classic stripes and fine line details. Tie-waist backs, tonal differences between the front and back and sleeveless to arm length options are all the rage.

Pleating and ruffles add intricate volume and esthetic. Add some va va volume in your shirt selection. Our shirts and blouses come in an array of popping colors, from navy neutrals to blush tones and so much more. Peruse our hand-picked selections now available at She.la for your ultimate shirt.

Photo Courtesy: Le Sarte Pettegole

You’re Invited to our Joeffer Caoc Autumn 2017 Trunk Show

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Inspired by the aesthetics of traditional Japanese art and design, Joeffer Caoc is an acclaimed Toronto-based fashion label known for intellectual, modern and sensual design. So excited to welcome his collection again here in Omaha!

Styling woman who desire exceptional fit, construction and unconventional detailing combined with enduring style. The Joeffer Caoc signature technique of manipulating a traditional silhouette exhibits his mastery of drape and cut, his meticulous attention to detail and his extraordinary skill in dressing the female form. Unexpected. Artistic. Architectural.

Born in the Philippines and raised in Canada, Joeffer Caoc graduated from Toronto’s Ryerson University and received an outstanding recent graduate award in fashion design. His Autumn 2017 collection includes exquisitely crafted day wear separates, evening wear, cocktail dresses and gowns.

Join us at She.la May 18-20, 2017.

Meet the designer at our Joeffer Caoc Autumn 2017 Trunk Show on Thursday & Friday!

Photo Courtesy: Joeffer Caoc