NATIONAL: Denim giant G-Star is collaborating with designer Marc Newson to launch a limited edition premium collection into Australia.
The spring/summer 2010 capsule range for men and women features four jackets and two T-Shirts, with indigo and dark blue the key colours.
A statement piece is a perforated leather jacket with a silk collar, cuff and waistband detailing. The style is distinguished with kimono sleeves and no stitching on the shoulders.
A silk, track-style jacket is finished with leather sleeves.
T-Shirts come in waffle jersey or 100 per cent cotton, with washed leather strips on the upper back and arms.
Prices for the collection range from $750 to $4500.
Marc Newson is an Australian born furniture and industrial designer, who began collaborating with G-Star in 2003. He also creates a mainline offering for G-Star, which is sold in G-Star stores.
The G-Star by Marc Newson Limited Collection will launch exclusively into Assin boutiques in Sydney and Melbourne in January.