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Mother-Daughter Lingerie Ads: Chic or Creepy?

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:20:26 +0000

The Lake & Stars lingerie designers Nikki Dekker and Maayan Zilberman are seemingly stirring the pot with their Fall/Winter 2011 campaign. A mother and daughter duo move in close for the photos, but people are saying it’s a little too close for comfort. Zilberman chose the women for the ads, her neighbors in Brooklyn, after seeing them constantly interact with a loving and tender manner. Right wing teetotalers like Fox News of course have their panties in a bunch over the whole thing, but we don’t understand why. It took a minute to get used to, but we’re kind of actually loving it. And DUH, they are both stunning.

What do you think of the campaign – chic or creepy?

[Gothamist & The Lake & Stars]

#CzechItOut: 12 Spring Spa Swimsuits

Jessica Lapidos — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:38:12 +0000

You might have seen my packing Czech list for this spa journey I’m on through the Czech Republic. I neglected to include that I brought just one swimsuit with me – a neon striped bottom and reversible bandeau top. Such an efficient packer, thought I. What I didn’t realize was how few massages I’d be getting, and how many bath houses I’d be swimming in. The Czech spa triangle is famous for is natural mineral water springs – for drinking and bathing – that hold cures for many illnesses and make your skin look sensational. Thus far I’ve swum in the mineral caves of the Castle Bath Spa in Karlovy Vary, the public family mineral pool at the Aquaforum in Frantiskovy Lazne (where I also got a hot stone massage from the hot son of the hot DILF spa owner – more on that later), and the royal roman bath house at the Maria Spa in Marianske Lazne (from which I’m currently writing). With that – I wish I could have brought these 12 Spring 2012 swimsuits with me. Czech It Out.

A New Flock of Fashion Foundlings Ready for CFDA Incubation

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:22:27 +0000

The CFDA has announced a new crop of designers for its second Fashion Incubator program.

Doug and Ben Burkman, the Burkman Bros

According to Bibu Mohapatra, who was part of the first Fashion Incubator class: “The program has helped me grow my business. The industry mentors are helping me tackle the affairs of a rapidly growing business, whether on production issues, collaborations, licensing or legal matters.”

The second season begins in May when the class of 2012-2014 moves into their Fashion Incubator studios at 209 West 38th Street. Designers will receive mentoring from industry professionals in addition to real estate space at below market value and for the first time the CFDA is partnering with New York University‘s Stern School of Business.

Through Stern Consulting Corps, designers will be matched up with MBA students who will help them “develop full financial statements, cash flow projections and investor-ready business plans.”

The lucky group of Incubatees are:

Antonio Azzuolo
Arielle Shapiro of Ari Dein
Benjamin and Doug Burkman of Burkman Brothers
Christian Coda
Emanuela Duca
Ricky Hendry and Marc Daniels of Isaora
Luis M. Fernandez of Number:Lab
Reece Solomon of Reece Hudson
Maayan Zilberman and Nikki Dekker of The Lake & Stars
Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein of Timo Weiland [WWD]

Nicola Formichetti BOFFO for Fashion

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:32:39 +0000

Commencing September 1st, 2011, arts and culture non-profit BOFFO will present the 2nd Annual BOFFO Building Fashion, a celebration of cutting edge design uniting vibrant architects with acclaimed fashion designers. BOFFO Building Fashion debuts with Mugler creative director and the Bob Mackie to Lady Gaga‘s Cher, Nicola Formichetti. Keep reading to see Formichetti’s video where he explains — in his deep, dreamy and vaguely accented voice — his creative process and what it’s like working with the Lady.

NICOLA FORMICHETTI – BOFFO Building Fashion 2011 from V Magazine on Vimeo.

Among the other fashion visionaries working with BOFFO are American jewelry designer and celebrity favorite Irene Neuwirth; 2011 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year nominee Patrik Ervell; winners of the 2011 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award for Womenswear, lingerie label The Lake & Stars; and 2009 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund finalists Ohne Titel.

From May 19th- July 4th BOFFO will conduct a worldwide competition in partnership with Architizer in search of world-class architects to pair with these innovative fashion designers. Architects are asked to submit design proposals expressing their vision of a retail space for their fashion designer of choice.

Winners will be awarded $20,000 to build and install their installation.

The 2011 BOFFO Building Fashion Schedule:

- Nicola Formichetti | September 1-14

- Irene Neuwirth | September 22-October 5

- Patrik Ervell | October 13-26

- The Lake & Stars | November 3-16

- Ohne Titel | December 1-14

Throughout Fall 2011, you can visit the amazing architectural transformations taking place at the BOFFO Building Fashion Tribeca location generously donated by Mody Lipkis with the assistance of commercial brokerage firm Lansco. [Vimeo]

LOOKBOOK: The Lake & Stars Spring/Summer 2010

Corey Moran — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:05:15 +0000

Sex sells people, and if you work for an intimates brand you better know how to make even the most random photoshoots sexy. The Lake and Stars latest lookbook makes camping and hunting sexy, AWESOME!

Gallery: LOOKBOOK: The Lake & Stars Spring/Summer 2010

LINK LOVE: Cyana Trend Land

LOOKBOOK: The Lake & Stars lingerie Spring/Summer 2010

FashionIndie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:54:01 +0000

Amazing lingerie and amazing photography…

GALLERY: Cult Indie

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SHOP The Lake & Stars| Wild West Teddy| Sale $64.50

Rebecca Alexander — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:14:23 +0000

I usually don’t post lingerie, but this teddy is gorgeous, I love the layered look and the color is divine. Plus, it’s on sale for $64.50 from $215!

Buy it at ShopBop

Designer: The Lake And Stars

Princess Glover — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:52:02 +0000

Designers Nikki Dekker and Maayan Zilberman have ingeniously created a quirky, yet sophisticated line of intimate apparel that, if tempted enough, even the less brazen would walk that fine line of “should you be wearing that outdoors?” Named after a Victorian-era epithet for women who were ladies in the streets and hoes in the sheets, The Lake and Stars embraces both classic and contemporary trends creating pieces that are sensual, feminine, and assertive in detail. These characteristics remain evident in the Spring/Summer 09 collection, which reveals fashion-forward bras and undies, reconstructed garter belts, and filmy camis and teddies.

Journelle’s 2nd Emerging Lingerie Designers Trunk Show

Rebecca Alexander — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:00:10 +0000

Journelle, a high-end lingerie boutique, (located on 3 East 17^th Street, between Broadway and Fifth) is hosting their second Emerging Designers Trunk Show next Thursday from 7pm to 9pm and you’re invited! This time, they invited four of our favorite young designers, Dessous, the Lake and Stars, Lola Haze, and Damaris. These four designers represent four very different styles loved by four different types of girls.

They’ll also be serving sparkling vodka cocktails and some delicious hors d’oeuvres, the perfect complement to the stunning collections.

Hope to see you all there!