Twin Brothers in fashion

Dean and Dan Caten

DSquared², famous for their super-low jeans, the look is sexy yet rugged, relaxed yet over the top. They launched their first signature womenswear collection, DEanDAN in 1986. By 1988 they had signed on to label Ports International (currently Ports 1961) as creative directors. At the same time, Dean and Dan designed for their lower-end, leisure brand, Tabi International. In 1991, the brothers moved to Milan were they worked as designers for Gianni Versace and Diesel, the latter of which funded and launched their namesake brand.They debuted their men's collection in 1994, and in 2003, they launched a women's collection In 2007.

Byron and Dexter Peart

"Dexter and Byron Peart, 34-year-old twins, are starting their venture with a luxury leather goods line called Want - Les Essentiels de la Vie.On their quest, they're travelling from New York to Milan, Moscow to Cape Town, toting the first "essential" items from their line: computer bags and iPod cases."We want to give people what they want before they know they want it,'' Dexter Peart said at the Chabanel St. offices of the Want Agency, formed with partner Eddy Wiltzer several years ago as an importer of Swedish lines...read more

Ronald and Rony Delice

"In 1998, Ronald and Rony Delice, also from Canada, launched their menswear line, Ron and Ron. The Ron & Ron label accentuates timeless, classic tailoring with distinctive and versatile touches. Ron & Ron identifies the essence in the meaning of custom style as individual luxury and a personal indulgence which translates into their designs".

The Christmas twins

"We don't have customers we have friends. A unique coffeecorner and boutique in Amsterdam where celebrity hosts Greg and Gary, the Christmas twins, have been offering their friends and customers personal service for almost 18 years. It was also the workplace and home of Greg and Gary Christmas. Disco singers, fashion advisors and pop icons, whose premises combine boutique and cafe under a single roof. This attractive decorated shop with mirrored walls and shelves piled high with knitwear. It's a place where you will receive a relaxed and friendly welcome". The Twins are not alive anymore. Gary was the last brother to pass away in 2009. (text taken from http://www.channels.nl/amsterdam/backstage.html, strange. It's like that shop still exists.)

Twin Sisters in fashion

FELDER FELDER

FELDER FELDER was launched by identical twin sisters Annette and Daniela Felder, while still studying at Central Saint Martins in London 2006/2007. The sisters established a signature style with their feminine rock and roll aesthetic, which was quickly embraced by singers and actresses, including Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Florence and the Machine and Allison Mosshart (runway S11).

Spijkers en Spijkers

Spijkers en Spijkers Dutch twin sisters Truus and Riet Spijkers,graduated in 1993 and 1994 at the Academy of the Arts Arnhem (Artez), and took their Masters at the FIA in 2000. That same year they showed their collection 'Girlfriend' to the international fashion press in Paris. The collections show a mix of feminine frills and such, combined with geometric shapes. These opposites together are the strong base for their remarkable signature style.(runway S11)

The Olson twins

These twins have had clothing lines practically their whole lives. They started with a "tween" line for WalMart.At the moment they have 2 brands. The Row: Launched in 2007, beautiful but practical clothes whose fit and luxurious texture (T-shirts in sheer cashmere, leggings in stretch leather) have a private meaning to the people who wear them. Less expensive is Elizabeth and James which is produced under a license with L’Koral Industries.(photo F11 The Row) (via)

Dpipertwins

Danielle and Chantelle Piper are 23 year old twin fashion models, socialites, and fashion designers. They are referred to as the Dpipertwins. They both attended Fashion Industries high school and continued their education at the Fashion Institute of Technology where achieved their bachelors degree. the two came together to launch a jewelry line, Treasure Chest, and a clothing collection called Kastle Designs.The New York natives are half Ghanaian and half Montserratian, and actually lived in Ghana for nine years. Their clothing aptly reflects a mix of Afro-Caribbean fabrics with American flavor and fits. (photo: wearing their own designs)(via)

The Sachika twins

The Sachika twins To-Nya and To-Tam. Model on the Runway(S11)is the famous (for her booty) "bikini" model Coco, wife of rapper/actor Ice T. Check her website here if you're over 18 only! (photo's via)

Plum and Lucy Sykes

Both are ubiquitous on the social scene, both have hot husbands. Author/socialite Plum Sykes and her twin, designer/socialite Lucy Sykes, both used to be fashion editors.....(read more

Coco and Breezy

http://cocoandbreezy.bigcartel.com

Family portraits

Fictitious family, Hilfiger ad FW/10-11 Photography: Craig McDean (via)

Jeff Koons's family Photograph by Patrick Demarchelier ((from the W family issue)

Sanggil Kim - off‐line_burberry internet community (2004), C-print, 134.5 x 163.5 cm. © Sanggil Kim, courtesy PKM Gallery|Bartleby Bickle & Meursault.(Via)

Io Sono Amore. (via)

New approach in fashion; interaction & sharing

 An interesting new focus in fashion; SHARING
3 brands who felt the need to share, each in their own way;

Missoni; 

The Missoni family have chosen their most dear and fashionable friends for inspiration and to inspire. They also star in the latest S11 campaign. 'Friends of Missoni' emphasizes the intention of interacting. It's displaying family values, and the enjoyment of each others company across all kinds of generations Based on different styles, it involves photography, collage and video, turning fashion into an unexpected portrait gallery. Everybody is sharing with everybody. Peace.........photo's by Jeurgen Teller

YOUASME-MEASYOU; 

Building a business with the future customer base is the, for fashion brands, unique plan of Mark Vorstenbosch and Twan Janssen. Everybody can be a member of the family of founders by contributing €500,- (crowdfunding). Another fine example of this collective effort was last week's presentation of their first collection (W11/12). All 'models' were friends or part of the founders family. Come to think of it, they were guests,  dressed in youasme-measyou. This way of presenting created a warm feeling of 'togetherness' despite everybody using their smartphones. They state their case by letting us use all kinds of apps. We are all invited to be active on their Global Diary (yes, you can join too!)  Perhaps needless to say, social media is also an important part of their concept.

 

Burberry Prorsum;
 The runway show (w11/12) was live streamed across the internet.  This is done by many more brands nowadays, but, it's still sharing! Very special; After the show every coat is made available to the public to buy on Burberry.com until January 23. "Personalizing technology" is Bailey's game plan. "It makes the whole world smaller, more intimate," he said after the show. Sure, it's a spur to sales, but it goes beyond that; Bailey's acknowledgement of the universality of what he's doing is as timely as the inescapability of the climactic conditions that inspired his latest work.(via) Also, in 2008 the Burberry started their foundation. A philantropic organisation which helps young fashion people with their dreams. That, I call sharing......

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