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Conceived by award-winning designer and art director Bruno Pieters, ‘Honest by’ is a clothing line and a retailer who chose to commit to a radically transparent fashion business. Travelling through India, far away from so-called fashionland, Bruno Pieters observed how native people wore clothes that were grown, woven and sewn from sources they could identify around them.

‘Honest by’ was born of this evidence, felt by more and more consumers that their purchases are not without impact. That everyone should be able to buy in full consciousness of their act. This is why ‘Honest by’, in addition to ensuring products are made with respect of both people and environment, carefully screens its suppliers to verify every component has least possible ecological impact.

A new way to consume, in complete awareness. That’s an evidence.

Congrats to the Scottish designer, Jonathan Saunders who has won the BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund 2012! It comes at a very busy time for Jonathan Saunders who last month launched a menswear line in Milan and is preparing to show a new collection in London.

And though this award (and the £200,000 accompanying it) will allow him to invest in his evolving business, he certainly didn’t wait for it to dress the fashionistas of the world. Look :

Since the launch of her eponymous label in Paris, Steffie Christiaens’s collections have been featured in numerous magazines (including French ELLE and Italian Vogue) as they’re absolutely brilliant!

From the beginning, Steffie Christiaens’s trajectory is faultless; born in the Netherlands, she studied fashion in Paris, learned from Balenciaga, worked at Maison Martin Margiela and was selected as a finalist in the prestigious Hyères festival.

Elemental forces and nature are the starting point for designing new silhouettes, lines and fabric inspirations. Then the 3D exploration can start by draping, patternmaking or blowtorching fabrics.

The FW 12/13 men’s collection presents a variety of materials: fur, wool, cotton, jersey sometimes mixed to create desirable coats, reversible jackets, pleated detail trousers or elegant shoes.

Artisanal approach to experimental garments, fluidity of complex structures, the fascinating work of Steffie Christiaens can be seen on Le New Black and at n°10 Showroom.

Made from high quality leather between Beirut and Istanbul, Johnny Farah accessories for men and women are the result of an exceptional quality craftsmanship. The vegetable tanning process preserves the natural beauty of the Italian leather pieces and each piece of hardware is made from hand-molded high quality solid brass that ages giving more character to the accessories.

The influences of Lebanese designer Johnny Farah came from Copenhagen where he developed a particular interest in the simplicity and practicality of
Scandinavian architecture and furniture design, and more specifically in the way different materials like concrete, iron, wood or leather were put to their full
form and functional potential.

Today, Johnny Farah owns five shops between Beirut, New York and Dubai. His bags, belts and accessories are also sold in a number of shops around the world (Europe, USA, Japan…).

Meet Iracema Trevisan from the brand B-Heart.

Iracema create limited edition scarves produced in small numbered editions and sold either directly by an e-shop or by carefully selected retailers. Black and white bold graphics, bright colors, trompe l’oeil…B-Heart scarves are worn as pieces of jewellery, with their designs ever-changing depending on how you fold them.

Check this out : www.heartheartheart.com

In an effort to escape from any kind of current trends, designer Margarita Robertson created NOM*d, a New Zealand brand mixing a real science of textures and original androgynous cuts. Paying homage to its origins, NOM*d’s collections reflect the gothic baroque architecture characteristic of Dunedin, the city on New Zealand south island where the brand was created.

Celebrated by fashion editors from around the world for their unique aesthetic, elaborate deconstructionism, and their talent for reworking vintage, NOM*d designs entail more than simple clothing.

NOM*d creates wardrobes for visionaries that you can now find on Le New Black.

The concept of Romanian label Twenty(2)too? Mixing street, fun, ironic details with classical tailoring, in order to create an impeccably cut and sewn garment. And more than that…a true collector’s piece to cherish for years to come.

Since 2010, Twenty(2)too has built collections chronologically, as episodes from the life of an imaginary boy continuing the adventure of “growing up”. So, starting from chilhood, each collection corresponds to a new phase in the transformation process of life.

Because of his passion for the process of artisanal creation and his desire to perpetuate a “savoir faire”, Mihaï Dan Zarug, the designer of Twenty(2)too, holds quality as an essential element of his work. The collections will not be large, but a limited number of items, carefully studied and developed for them to transcend the trends and become classics.

Twenty(2)too collections can be found in Bucharest’s best concept stores: Entrance Shop (Comme des Garçons, Rick Owens, Maison Martin Margiela…) and IQONIQUE Class Studio.

The AW12/13 collection of Twenty(2)too, presented recently at Seek Berlin, is now available on Le New Black.

Did you miss Christophe Josse show today ?

No problem, find it on Now Fashion, waiting to enjoy the ready-to-wear FW12/13 collection on Le New Black.

As a recognized heritage label of British fashion, the brand was Fred Perry born in the late 1940’s and remains today as a standard in the industry. The original Fred Perry cotton polo shirt is still made to the same high standards and the Laurel Wreath logo is recognisable worldwide, with stores and customers across 50 countries around the globe.

Today, Fred Perry Laurel Wreath collaborates with some of the most exciting and respected designers – from Raf Simons to Richard Nicoll – in order to bring innovative ideas to the iconic styling of the brand.

Find Fred Perry Laurel Wreath at Man Paris until january 23rd, and all year long on Le New Black