Rock & Republic SS09 NYFW
Rock & Republic, The Tent (8:00PM)
Celebrities expected to attend: Chase Crawford, Julie Rotfeld, Carine Roitfeld, Tinsley Mortimer, Selita E. Banks, Amber Heard, Jessica Szhor, Robert Buckley, Nicole Fiscella, Matthew Settle, Izabella Miko, John Legend, Katie Lee Joel, Alexander Skarsgard and more
Contact: Patrick Bradbury, Bradbury Lewis
"Rebellious. Rambunctious. Rocker. Rider. Michael Ball is anything but your average CEO. Rock & Republic began with a single, now legendary pair of jeans and in just six short years, Ball has transformed Rock & Republic into the most successful luxury denim brand in the world and a dominant player in the premium luxe lifestyle market." reads the website of Rock and Republic. With an excellent use of Adobe flash, the Rock and Republic website is one of the best experiences we have had on the web. Who knows how it will load in Asia, but on the European chello.nl connection, it's very fast to load and has innovative navigation. We enjoyed the Runway show in the Women's Collection link which is very web 2.0 friendly.
Runway coverage by Bee-Shyuan Chang (lagatalista.blogspot.com):
Other designers may be more haute, edgy or sophisticated, but Rock & Republic's show is always an unabashed fun time. Some seasons the line's unwavering commitment to bombshell sexuality appears awkwardly out of sync, but with an aggressive sexuality theme currently running through London's fashion scene, Rock & Republic's Spring showing was on point. Models with sleek, shiny hair and smoky eyes stomped down the runway sporting sky-high stilettos and bandage dresses, all the things that highlight and exaggerate their otherworldly proportions. Ruffled minidresses- and we're talking mini- in black and white were scene-stealers especially on Chanel Iman and Du Juan. Sticking to the grey-scale theme, the line also stayed true to their denim roots by showing jeans tight enough to be leggings with nouveau washes including a grey and white cracked finish that would be perfect with a basic tee.
Over the past 6 years, Rock & Republic has transcended the premium denim world to become a international lifestyle brand. Its luxe yet edgy approach to fashion is personified by CEO and Creative Director Michael Ball. Constantly redefining the boundaries in the fashion industry, Rock & Republic is at the forefront of design. In 2006, Rock & Republic expanded to include a phenomenally successful line of accessories consisting of footwear, handbags and eyewear. With the launch of Rock & Republic Cosmetics in 2008, the company adds yet another exciting piece to its high fashion portfolio.
Furthering the company as a true lifestyle brand, Rock & Republic is using its momentum in fashion to influence the worlds of sports and philanthropy.
In 2007 Michael Ball fulfilled one of his own personal lifetime ambitions by announcing Rock & Republic as the first fashion brand to create a professional cycling team, Rock Racing, which has already revolutionized the sport by putting a sexy edge into cycling. With this division of the brand growing at such speed, the future holds endless opportunities including Moto GP and Formula 1 Racing.
It is evident that with the launch of these new product categories Michael will not stop until he has achieved global domination; but he also desires global change. Rock the Cure, the company's groundbreaking philanthropic foundation, is the means to that end. The foundation encourages people to "make a difference, lead by example, and Rock the Cure" by donating 100% of the profits to charity. This year's recipient is the City of Hope whose mission is the research, education and treatment of life threatening diseases.
Every season, Rock & Republic captivates audiences with its fashion forward runway shows, legendary events and trailblazing ideas. Clearly the future ROCKS.
Rebellious. Rambunctious. Rocker. Rider. Michael Ball is anything but your average CEO. Rock & Republic began with a single, now legendary pair of jeans and in just six short years, Ball has transformed Rock & Republic into the most successful luxury denim brand in the world and a dominant player in the premium luxe lifestyle market.
A native of Southern California, Ball discovered cycling at a young age and by the late 80s, became one of the fastest and most aggressive cyclists on the professional circuit. During his racing days Ball created race-day wear for his team. After an unfortunate racing crash put his competitive days on hold, Ball forged a partnership with Xerox that launched the technology giant into the fashion business.
After designing a killer pair of jeans for his girlfriend, Ball launched Rock & Republic in 2002. The first collection meshed an edgy rebellious style with sophisticated femininity. Today, the Rock & Republic brand is still synonymous with a rock and roll lifestyle and a quality previously absent from the market. With Ball at the helm, Rock & Republic is now a global fashion powerhouse with multiple collections sold in eighty-six countries.
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