New arrivals - Vintage accessories

New arrivals at Billet Doux! More vintage accessories to jazz up your outfit! Do drop by and take a look.

Stephan Schneider

Unlike many designers, Schneider doesn't pluck his canvas from a bolt in a factory. He designs each fabric himself. "I spend half of my time with the textile and half with the silhouette," he says. "When your textile is strong, you don't have to invent trousers with three legs."

In 1994 German born Stephan Schneider graduated top of his class from the famous Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. From the basis of his final collection Schneider was awarded a stand during Paris fashion week. He received several orders and set his business up immediately. Today Stephan Schneider currently has more than 70 points of sale worldwide, his biggest market being Japan.

Stephan Schneider uses its own production facilities in Belgian factories, where pieces are cut by hand and time can be spent on the finest finishing.

Designer and Professor Stephan Schneider also currently teaches at Universität der Künste, Berlin, who’s taken over for the esteemed British designer and professor Vivienne Westwood at the institution.

http://www.stephanschneider.be/

The Flat-Head

Flat-Head produces traditional selvedge Japanese denim clothing and leather accessories.
As their slogan says "We are particular about our clothes", The Flat-Head puts in so much attention and detail into each and every product, ensuring that you get the best in quality.

Flat Head has arrived.

Erica Weiner Vintage Handmade Jewelry

100% Handmade Vintage Jewelery of extraordinary beauty and wonderment from Erica Weiner (New York).

Established in 2002, Fascinated by alternative materials and non-western cultures, Erica has chosen her jewelry collection with an eye for interesting craftsmanship and surprising details. All are handmade by the artist using scavenged and vintage materials, with some notable exceptions which are collected by Erica and her friends from their travels around the world.

We heart these lovely pieces from Erica which are timeless and classic. Pair them with anything you desire and a stunning result awaits.

We also love the fact that all the pieces are ecologically produced. Erica Weiner Studios is now totally powered by New-York-State generated renewable energy, which includes a combination of wind, water, small hydro, geothermal, and organic bioenergy. These renewable energy sources have the ability to reduce the air pollution that results from burning fossil fuels, which include coal, oil and natural gas.

Coming in July 2007.

Wonhundred

Wonhundred is a Danish fashion brand with a strong image and identity was founded in 2004 by Nikolaj Nielsen and Pernille Schwarz.

“Our mission is to create a beautiful clothing line for an enthusiastic and multifaceted youth with a wide scope of interest in a price range that is affordable” says Pernille Schwarz head of design.

This Autumn/Winter Won hundred celebrates the late 70´s and early 80`s, a period of champions and decadence. It is an acknowledgement to the productive and genuine people who allowed themselves to be pioneers and wanted to leave their obvious stamp on the posterity no matter the consequences.

Imagine the likes of an adrenaline pumped Keith Moon, dressed in a black cropped tuxedo jacket facing an ever confident Pete Townsend in a mandarin collar shirt raising his Fender guitar just before exploding into the last chorus of “My Generation”. A self conscious Deborah Harry calming down after a show with a cigarette and a cup of coffee casually dressed in an a-shaped wool jacket, long silk shirt and tight jeans. Contrasts collide and the androgynous meets the expressive while heavy fabrics clash with the delicate.

With main reference to the era’s versatile and complex youth of New York, and UK`s glamorous and frantic track atmosphere Won hundred has produced a full range collection with the characteristics of classical tailoring and oversized sportswear elements accentuated on shirts, knitwear and jeans.

Available now exclusively at Billet Doux.

Backhand Clothing

Backhand is an independent European menswear label specialising in clean, artisan left-field sportswear.

From its heritage as a table tennis club, a simple, clean aesthetic has emerged providing sophisticated basic pieces made in England and loved in Japan.

Backhand stockists:
Dover St Market -London
Bureau - Belfast
Guilty - Stockholm
Journal Standard - Japan
Doors - Japan
Baybrook - Japan

http://www.backhandttc.net/

Arriving in Aug 07.

Rapunsale at the Loof

on 07 Sat July 2007, please take note that Billet Doux will be at the Rapunsale at the Loof. Please come visit us there! Our shop at 16A Haji Lane will not be open on that day, so please come visit us at the Rapunsale!

Rapunsale (Spring/ Summer) 2007:A unique rooftop lifestyle fashion bazaar
Date : Sat 7th July 2007

Time : 4pm – 9pm

Venue : LOOF331 North Bridge Road #03-07Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop (Next to Bras BasahComplex)5 minutes walk from City Hall or Bugis MRT Stations

Rapunsale is a fashion bazaar jointly organised by LOOF andThe Persona Boutique, bringing together international namesas well as local designers alike.

The bazaar will be heldat Loof, a popular chill-out spot at the Odeon Towerrooftop. The selected vendors have been specially invitedfor their fashion-forwardness in their respective areas,with designer items targeted at the youthful andfashion-conscious.

The vendors list is as follows:

- Asylum

- Billet Doux

- Butt Cheeks

- The cupcake boutique

- Fornarina

- Front Row

- HURS bags

- L’Artichaut

- Maki Squarepatch

- Mod XI

- Style Nordic

- The Persona Boutique

- White Room

- woodwould

- wooonderland

Unlike other bazaars or flea markets, Rapunsale distinguishes itself notby its bargain-bin prices but by the relaxed atmosphere and qualityclothes and accessories (with attractive promotions) favoured by the morediscerning shopper.

Highlights during the event will include complementary make-over by MakeUp For Ever, professionals will be mingling with shoppers to dispenseshopping and fashion tips. This eclectic mix, along with its uniquelocation and activities during the bazaar, lets both fashion and funcreate a synergy rarely seen in the local bazaar scene. We guarantee you agreat shopping experience!

Attached is the invitation. Do forward to your friends and family.

We look forward to seeing all at Rapunsale 2007 next Saturday 07July2007,4-9pm at Loof.

Cheers!