Sarah Pidgeon and Naomi Watts Shine in Adam Lippes Coats
Known as the modern-day Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sarah Pidgeon and Naomi Watts have been turning heads in the fashion world with their appearances in the hit TV series Love Story. Their go-to designer? Adam Lippes, the rising star of New York’s fashion scene.
Lippes, who has been steadily growing his brand over the past few years, recently expanded into the accessories market with a Made in France handbag collection. He is also collaborating with Selima Salaun of Selima Optique on a line of sunglasses, set to launch later this year. With plans to open new stores in London and Japan, Lippes is definitely a designer on the rise.
Unlike many designers who pay A-list actresses to wear their clothes, Lippes’s celebrity fans choose to wear his designs because they genuinely love the look and feel of his pieces. Materiality, texture, and hand-feel are paramount in his collections, as seen in his latest fall lineup.
The fall collection features luxurious fabrics like double-face cashmere knit, cashmere twill, and silk with a Scalamandré tiger motif. Inspired by his love of race cars, Lippes incorporated sporty elements into his designs, including mini skirts paired with vibrant anoraks and a range of outerwear options from quilted puffers to fur-trimmed parkas.
Listening to feedback from his clients, Lippes introduced a moody heirloom rose print and expanded his handbag line with a vase-shaped bucket bag in tumbled grain leather. His salon-style presentations off-calendar allow him to continue using fur in his collections, despite the impending CFDA ban.
With a focus on quality craftsmanship and timeless elegance, Adam Lippes is sure to continue making waves in the fashion world with his sophisticated designs.
