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January 5, 2012
Eryn Brinie and Kai-Aakmann
by THE EDITORS in DESIGNER PROFILE
Sister labels KAI-AAKMANN and ERYN BRINIE are well-established fashion houses across the globe, though both find their roots in Korea. While ERYN BRINIE produces delicate pieces with feminine touches in lightweight fabrics and subtle colours, KAI-AAKMANN’s newest collection takes inspiration from both the male and female psyche.
Since 2007, KAI-AAKMANN’s head designer, Seoul native Soonjin Park has made waves in the fashion industry by pushing the boundaries of sartorial gender identity. In fact, the philosophy behind KAI-AAKMANN is represented in the brand’s name, which comes from 3 different words, each of which represents some part of what the label is all about. “Aak” represents the inner feminine personality of the man, or the “Anima” (or in the case of the inner masculine personality of the woman, the “Animus”). “Mann” is the German translation for man, and the 2 ideas are joined by the Greek conjunction ”Kai” (and). As a whole, the KAI-AAKMANN philosophy strives to enforce the dualistic nature of the world around us, in fashion and otherwise. The male/female personalities within us influence our behaviour, and of course, our sartorial choices. Using this concept as her inspiration, Soonjin Park has created a harmony between male and female styles.
By breaking down traditional values, Park has introduced that dualistic nature into KAI-AAKMANN clothing – the label incorporates feminine details with masculine aesthetic and vice versa. Look out for tailored trousers in rich colours, pencil skirts in earth tones and oversize sweaters with delicate embellishments. The label also fuses modern and classic style; using a muted color palette, KAI-AAKMANN pieces are timeless and suitable for any occasion, but their unique silhouettes keep them up to date.
December 15, 2011
20 Questions
by THE EDITORS in 20 QUESTIONS, PRIVÉ STAFF
1. How long have you been modelling? A year and a half
2. Where are you from? Chambly – the South Shore of Montreal
3. When/How were you discovered? I was dating this model girl…I went to her agency to pick her up, and that’s how it happened. I didn’t even want to be a model at first.
4. What was your most memorable shoot? This nude editorial that I shot for an art book by Matthew Lyn
5. Who are your favourite designers? Balmain…RicardoTisci [Givenchy]…we’re best friends so I call him by his first name.
6. Job perks? Free clothes! It doesn’t happen very often, but it’s nice when it does
7. What is your favourite travel destination? London, England! I have a lot of good memories there, I went a lot when I was younger. Even though it’s always kind of grey and raining – it’s still nice.
8. Who is your celebrity crush? Rosie Huntington!! Miranda Kerr…Can it be a man crush? Kanye West, for sure!
9. Where would we find you on a typical Saturday night? I usually stay home on Saturday nights…or have a quiet night, at a restaurant or a movie. Mostly because I party too hard on Friday!
10. Drink of choice? Monster Energy Drink. I love Monster Energy Drink. Alcoholic? Jagerbombs! Or Irish Car Bombs, those are pretty crazy
11. If your house was burning, what 3 items would you take? My mom, my laptop and my Beats by Dr. Dre headphones
12. What was your first job? I was a cashier at Walmart
13. What was your first concert? The Backstreet Boys! It was a pretty good concert, too
14. What are you currently listening to? Drake, Mumford and Sons
15. What are your favourite movies? My all-time favorite is Happy Gilmore, just for the scene with Bob Barker – “The price is wrong!!” [laughs] Tree of Life was good too, it was a bit hard to understand at first, lots of galaxies and volcanoes exploding, but I loved it
16. What is your biggest fear? Spiders. I hate spiders. Even small ones. There’s a video on youtube of a guy that eats a live tarantula – I freaked out watching it! Have you ever seen a camel spider? Some are so big that you can’t crush them if you step on them! Spiders, definitely, or crashing while on a plane.
17. Hidden talents? I can move my ears! [Wiggles ears] I’m also really good at video games
18. Go-to outfit for a hot date? Black jeans, Givenchy Rottweiler T-Shirt, cardigan…basically what I’m wearing on my date tonight
19. Any tattoos? I have 3. Two on my forearms, that say “I am me” and “RAZAR”, and one between my shoulders that translates to “To live without regrets”. RAZAR was the name of my online gaming team when I played professionally. We were ranked like fifth in North America. I told you I was good at video games!
20. What’s the best part about working for PRIVE? Getting your face in an email every day? The studio staff, of course!
December 9, 2011
Easy Gift Ideas from PRIVÉ
by THE EDITORS in BUYER'S PICKS
Shop these gift ideas at our CHEAP MONDAY event
running 12PM (EST) Thursday, December 8th – 1PM (EST) Tuesday, December 13th
December 8, 2011
Cheap Monday Denim
by THE EDITORS in BUYER'S PICKS, STYLIST'S PICKS
CHEAP MONDAY is a Swedish design label committed to bringing you high quality denim at an affordable price! Their signature “tight” fit denim for men and women includes a sleek silhouette, stretch fabric and a little wash, making their jeans last even after wears (and trust us you won’t get tired of wearing them). This denim is the perfect fit for you, and your wallet- CHEAP MONDAY is a brand you’ll love every day of the week.
December 7, 2011
The “Boyfriend” Coat
by THE EDITORS in STYLING, TREND REPORTS
The “Boyfriend” style has moved from jeans to jackets and PRIVE is loving the look of the Boyfriend Coat. Heavy, oversized jackets with wide lapels give an edge to your winter wardrobe. We love this DESIGNER’S REMIX DALLAZ COAT paired with jeans, trousers, plaid, blouses (anything really!) Shop your own look at PRIVE.COM!
December 2, 2011
Trend Report
by THE EDITORS in STYLIST'S PICKS, TREND REPORTS
Black is the new black and this winter, black is anything but drab! Here are PRIVE’s stylist’s top picks for black basics – whether you’re dressing up or bundling up, our basic black products in unique textures and styles are the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Easy to pair with just about anything, this selection of black clothing and accessories from IMPROVD, AMERICAN VINTAGE and CHRISHABANA are definitely essentials this winter.
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November 28, 2011
IMPROVD
by THE EDITORS in BEHIND THE SCENES, OUTTAKES
A look behind the scenes at the shoot for the IMPROVD event
running 12PM (EST) Tuesday, November 26 – 1PM (EST) Sunday, December 4