Spring 2010 | Bless 39 “Heart Ringers”

Written by Carl on Monday, October 12th, 2009 | 2009, 2010, bless, lookbooks/presentations, spring, spring 2010

Bless may adopt a simpler silhouette this season, but that does not detract from their signature quirk. Taking part in a balancing act, Bless plays with old and new, offering garments from previous seasons alongside fun hybrids of traditional pieces. In this eccentric world, an oversize tee is reinvented as a byproduct of marriage with a blazer, while elongated button downs take a new stride with incorporated scarves. Whether it is a loose pair of trousers or a relaxed jacket, one thing is for certain–Bless knows how to keep ideas fresh.

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First Look – OXBOW By Bless

Written by Carl on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 | 2009, bless

In collaboration with OXBOW, Bless has worked to recreate their iconic jacquard sweater. Pulling from OXBOW’s archives, Bless has reinterpreted three new skolpens: the 3D-Skolpen, Black & White Mountain-Skolpen and Material Mix-Skolpen. As its name indicates, the 3D-Skolpen has a 3D effect that can be seen when wearing red-green glasses. Meanwhile, the Black & White Mountain-Skolpen features a mountain image, while the Material Mix-Skolpen contains different layers and segments that can be rearranged to suit the personal style of its wearer. The collection of sweaters will be available for purchase this fall season at Bless and Oxbow retailers.

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Bless Fall 2009

Written by Carl on Thursday, April 30th, 2009 | 2009, bless, fall, fall 2009, lookbooks/presentations

Similiar to meeting an intriguing individual, the latest collection from Bless leaves a lasting impression. Bless’ fall collection radiates with a sense of personal charm that is highly addictive. Although it appears chaotic with the inclusion of various colors and materials, the collection’s pieces co-exist in a quirky balance that works. Perhaps, the key to the harmonious collection is found in the way that the individual pieces are story prone and share a worn-in quality. If style is a component of an individual’s identity, then surely the Bless man or woman is likely to be of interest and worthy of engagement.

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Bless Spring 2009

Written by Carl on Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 | 2009, Spring 2009, bless, lookbooks/presentations, spring

Bless, the label of collaborators old and new is back with their new spring collection titled, “N°36 Nothingneath”. Bless knows no boundaries and have worked with everything from clothes to furniture and wigs. This collection perfectly exhibits their spirited free will, sticking to no specific category or aesthetic. Among many diverse pieces, the full range includes traditional blazers, cropped trousers, baggy shorts, and a wild scarf-shirt hybrid that is sure to become an archive piece.