C/O Angelique (“Care Of Angelique”) is a high fashion sales agency that specializes in uncovering the best European brands and introducing them to the very best North American retailers. With over 15+ years in the wholesale business, Angelique and her team have an impeccable reputation with buyers ranging from major department stores, to e-commerce, to specialty boutiques in North Americas. For Angelique, it’s all about the personal care for her brands and clients. The company has 2 showrooms located in Hermosa Beach, CA and Midtown West Manhattan, NY, and we are thrilled to welcome these exquisite leather collections from Campanile Italy, Karl Donaghue, Giancarlo Paoli and Hammitt.
DESIGNER PROFILE: CAMPANILE ITALY
Designer: Campanile Italy
Launch: 1858 (no joke)
City: Naples, Italy
Where to Find: Click here for STOCKLIST
Pricepoint: $200 average
Signature Style: “The Godfather of Italian Footwear”
A Little Bit About Campanile Italy:
A true family business established in 1858, Campanile will be celebrating their 156th year in the shoe-making business. This is the story of 5 Campanile family generations, until today with Cristiano. the mission of the company is to create classical shoes, of the highest quality with passion, and manic attention to detail. Classic and enduring elegance is the hallmark of this refined Italian footwear brand. It uses the finest quality leather to produce, timeless styles for both men and women.
Why EDIT Loves Campanile Italy:
You can say Campanile knows shoes. Better yet, they know how to make a shoe that will stand the test of time. Using perfected methods of designing a quality shoe, Campanile combines classic lasts, leathers and the love that goes into making each shoe.
In the meantime follow Campanile Online
DESIGNER PROFILE: KARL DONAGHUE LONDON
Designer: KARL DONAGHUE LONDON
Launch: 1995
City: London
Where to Find: Net-a-Porter, Nichols, Barney’s Japan, Lane Crawford just to name a few. Click here for full STOCKLIST.
Pricepoint: $400 plus
Celebrity Fans: Victoria Beckham, Liz Hurley, David Furnish
Signature Style: “The Regal Nomad”
A Little Bit About Karl Donaghue:
Yorkshire born designer, Karl Donoghue moved to London in 1991 to study fashion at Ravensbourne College of Design. Following the success of his graduation collection, a shearling accessory range was launched under his own label ‘Karl Donoghue’ in 1995 followed by the introduction of women’s ready-to-wear for Winter 2000. Donaghue’s collection focuses on a variety of winter staples which are offered in the finest leather materials. Attention to detail is paramount. Karl is inspired by the beauty of natural skins and their unique intrinsic qualities. Working closely with a number of tanneries, he develops ideas, colors and finishes for each collection – constantly hunting and sourcing new skins and trims. Working in London and traveling the world has a huge influence on the styling and detailing of Karl’s work. A pocket, seam or silhouette can all be inspired by the people and places he interacts with.
Why EDIT Loves Karl Donaghue:
Unlike mass production techniques, individual panels are cut by hand using special knives before the garment is constructed by a single machinist and then hand finished. Only the highest quality skins are sourced from tanneries and suppliers in Europe and many of our factories are based in London, which allows our team to closely monitor the production process and quality control. Not only does he have the highest integrity for material and construction, but for Donaghue, style is intrinsically woven throughout each design.
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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: GIANCARLO PAOLI ITALY
Designer: Giancarlo Paoli Italy
Launch: 2011
Country: Italy
Where to Find: yoox.com
Pricepoint: $400 plus
Signature Style: “The Bold Architect”
A Little Bit About Giancarlo Paoli:
Italian shoe brand Giancarlo Paoli is playful, bold, and in tune with what women want on their feet. The styles range from classic pumps made in materials such as lace, and metallic leathers to youthful converse-like sneakers in bright colors with stud detailing. Giancarlo Paoli’s mission is to make everyone around you envious of the shoes on your feet.
Why EDIT Loves Giancarlo Paoli:
Giancarlo Paoli represents a laid back luxe, incorporating unexpected artful elements with high Italian craftsmanship. They continue to push the boundaries in ladies footwear, by bringing us lust-worthy styles and colors each season.
In the meantime follow Giancarlo Paoli Online and Facebook.
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: HAMMITT
Designer: Tony Drockton of HAMMITT
Launch: 2008
City: Sunny Los Angeles
Where to Find: Net-a-Porter, Nichols, Barney’s Japan, Lane Crawford just to name a few. Click here for full STOCKLIST.
Pricepoint: $240 plus
Celebrity Fans: Angelina Jolie, Kerry Washington, Beyonce, Lindsay Lohan.. (basically anyone that’s appeared on TMZ).
Signature Style: “A Rivet-ing Direction”
A Little Bit About Hammitt:
Hammitt is known for its locally designed handcrafted Los Angeles accessories. Deeply rooted in the effortless California lifestyle, Hammitt’s unique signature style resonates through its playful yet edgy designs. His signature style is the rivet detail that is easily recognized from near or far for there distinct detailing without the need for large logos. The Hammitt bag is focused on getting two thumbs up; one for design and the other for function. You can say you know a Hammitt when you see one.
Why EDIT Loves Hammitt:
Behind the bag lies the real charm which is designer and CEO, Tony Drockton. He has the natural ability to make you laugh, sharing with you his passion and warmth that seeps through his brand. He’s utterly contagious. Take for instance his mission statement: ”To to one day have a holiday named after us. Hammitt Day. Everyone has to tell one person three nice things that they love about them. Should make for a pretty happy day for everyone.“ It’s no wonder his bags have become the pick among the top LA celebrities. From A-list fans like Angelina Jolie, Kerry Washington, Beyonce and Lindsay Lohan donning their favorite Hammitt bags to making appearances on tv shows like Entourage, and True Blood, Hammitt is the choice for laid-back cool. We see Hammitt receiving his own Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in the not so distant future.
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