Day One NYFW: Nicholas K

What: Nicholas K Fall 2011: "Into the Wild”

When: Thursday Feb. 10th, 9AM

Where: Lincoln Center, The Studio

“I was inspired by the woods and rustic living; the survival instinct and going back to primitive ways. The fall colors of the forest are reflected in the palette and overall aesthetic and I used a lot of texture and incorporated Navajo inspired prints. Think log homes, gypsies, stone fireplaces, owls, camping and migration," explains Nicholas. 

This season, Nicholas collaborated with Vintage Shoe Co. to create limited edition boots, including a unique and edgy “Creeper” style, which will be shown in several colorways and used for both men’s and women’s looks.

The brother and sister duo do it again as they open Mercedes Benz Fashion Week with very wearable and comfortable looking clothing -- two things we truly adore. The "very cool" looking models strutted the runways in lots of neutral edgy rock pieces. We especially died over the chunky cream knit jacket - it just looks so cozy compared to these freezing cold temps. 

{Designers Nicholas Kunz (L) and Christopher Kunz backstage with their dog Jake}

{Models prepare backstage}

Images: Getty

NYFW Preview: Nicholas K Fall 2011: "Into the Wild”

NICHOLAS K KICKS OF MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK 

FOR THE SECOND SEASON AT LINCOLN CENTER

For the Fall/Winter 2011 season, designer Nicholas Kunz and her brother/business partner Christopher Kunz will show theirNicholas K collection at Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Thursday, September 10th at 9 am in the Studio. This will be the second time the brand will kick-off MBFW, following last season when Nicholas K was the first show EVER at Lincoln Center.

Hailing from Arizona, Nicholas and Christopher grew up spending a lot of time in the outdoors and love to go fishing and camping. After living in New York City for several years, the brother & sister duo decided to finally look for a refuge in Upstate NY where they could bring their dog (the popular Boxer, Jake, who always makes the runway exit with them after their shows) and participate in the outdoor sports they love. This search for the perfect cabin, surrounded by protected land with reservoirs, trails for hiking, forests for hunting and streams for fishing, became an inspiration for this upcoming Fall collection.

As Nicholas explains, “For our Fall collection, I was inspired by the woods and rustic living; the survival instinct and going back to primitive ways. The fall colors of the forest are reflected in the palette and overall aesthetic and I used a lot of texture and incorporated Navajo inspired prints. Think log homes, gypsies,  stone fireplaces, owls, camping and migration.” Movies such as The Wilderness Family, A River Runs Through It, Legends of the Fall and Into the Wild also served as inspiration.

The collection features fabrics such as; rich corduroys, hunter green silk velvets and butter-soft lambskin and warm Mongolian furs. Key styles include chunky hand-knit cable sweaters with hand knotted leather buttons, tiered ruffle skirts that can be worn as dresses and many pieces are made with multifunctional details. Colors include rust orange, hunter green, evergreen, moss, birch, snow, harvest, bark and mud brown. This season, Nicholas has collaborated with Vintage Shoe Co. to create limited edition  boots, including a unique “Creeper” update, which will be shown in several colorways and used for both men’s and women’s looks.Napoleon Perdis will the doing the make-up, with Rodney Cutler as the lead artist for hair, Nails by Dashing Diva and Tom Guinness styling (a first time collaboration for the brand).

Since launching their women’s line in Fall of 2003, with men’s following in 2006, Nicholas Kunz and her brother and business partner, Christopher Kunz, have continued to deliver a downtown city edge to their customer base. Known for their trademark traditional quality and design with modern twists, the brand strives to deliver unique products, which will remain timeless wardrobe staples. In 2009, Nicholas & Christopher were inducted as members of the CFDA, marking a pivotal moment for the brand. The Nicholas K collection is now sold in over 120 stores worldwide and they also recently launched an E-Shop on their website atwww.nicholask.com.

Nicholas K starts off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Park

We loved the highly wearable and not to mention super comfy-chic collection. 

Not to mention, this jacket is amazing. Hello LOVE! 

NYFW --- can't wait for the Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

This is a big year for Nicholas K. If you remember, last September we watched the show as they shared the runway with Mara Hoffman and Whitney Eve. This year it will their first EVER show at the new Lincoln Center venue and will also mark the first time Nicholas K will show in their very own time-slot. No more sharing the runway! 

On September 9th, the designer Nicholas Kunz and her brother/business partner Christopher Kunz will show their collection at Lincoln Center with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. This season, Nicholas’ strong utilitarian inspired collection takes on a rugged but avant-garde military vibe infused with dusty, earth color tones and a modern spin on classic looks. Keeping the tough and strong nature of army attire, new textures were used this season, including sand-washed cotton velour and a puckered cotton voile, in order to lighten up the feeling of the clothes while providing a layered, draped look. The line implements a military color palette consisting of rich army greens and browns, creams and navy blues to offer more transitional options. For women, the collection has updated some traditional patterns by adding striped checks and interesting combinations like a woodland and fog camouflage while mixing in olive drab outerwear that highlights the military feel of the collection.

For men, sheer basics and scoop neck shirting provide a light, spring feel. Jackets and sweaters were focal points in both collections with contrasting patched fatigues and oversized hoods throughout. By inserting transitional pieces, such as trench coats that have removable hoods and sleeves and washed chocolate leathers, this collection offers multiple ways for the pieces to be worn while providing statement layering essentials.

Light cotton berets with hand-sewn leather trimming as well as scarves and bags in accentuating colors give the collection a refined, nomadic feel that fits with the militaristic tone of the offering and through an eyewear collaboration for custom made, Gemini aviator sunglasses in custom rose blush and tinted blue mirrored lenses, gives you an overall feeling of sophisticated, polished military attire.

Since launching their women’s line in Fall of 2003, with men’s following in 2006, Nicholas Kunz and her brother and business partner, Christopher Kunz, have continued to deliver a downtown city edge to their customer base. Known for their trademark traditional quality and design with modern twists, the brand strives to deliver unique products, which will remain timeless wardrobe staples. In 2009, Nicholas & Christopher were inducted as members of the CFDA, marking a pivotal moment for the brand. Nicholas K is sold in over 100 retail stores worldwide.

Please visit www.nicholask.com for more information.