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THE GALLERY NYC via LA/Spring 2011

Agent R.E.D.Showroom , Garment Center NYC The Gallery NYC is a bi-annual showcase for several LA based designers that take part in The Gallery LA- in October. We always like to go and checkout the labels/collections --- as many of the exhibitors are owned by women and/or often have an eco MO--- to them.  Smart sustainable chic. In no particular order...we first admired colorful array of jewelry with a Carib/Miami vibe...from the MIA MILANO Collection. Handmade over sized rings (that can be re-sized around)... about $100 caught our fancy. Other pieces made from beads, shells, or semiprecious stones---add flair to any outfit. Hailing from Down Under, Kooey is a well established, fashion forward swimwear label in Australia--- that takes its design elements from the continent's central desert landscape and indigenous heritage via artist Anne Hanning's work. Note---separates are sold separately (YES) for that perfect fit...and there is also a line...

THE GALLERY LA & KPR PRESENT:

LOGAN RIESE, BABAKUL, DIRTY DOG JEANS, SEA BAGS, KARANI, HARI Agent Red Showroom, West 39th Street June 2nd, 2009 2PM Words, Images Judith Ecochard The Gallery LA is a showroom/ pr/marketing machine with an eco bent. We always look forward to any project the team, led by Mikey Koffman …gets going. Yesterday, we stopped by the spacious Garment Center located- Agent Red showroom for the Fall/Holiday collections of several clothing and accessory companies---as presented by this innovative left coast firm. One we knew (Sea Bags)…and the rest … we got to know. Tops on our list was LOGAN RIESE an impossibly hip luxe leather line of original jackets and satchels…and BABAKUL…a fairly new collection of women’s contemporary wear with leather pieces made in conjunction with Logan (an old pal from TRUE RELIGION denim days). LOGAN RIESE ’s leather motorcycle jackets, blazers and carryalls are def original, incredibly well (and lovingly) crafted in his Santa Monica workshop out of top grain Ital...