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Haute fashion news roundup: Erin Wasson for Rockport Fall ad campaign; James Nares for Coach limited-edition tote bags; Marni chairs made by Colombian ex-prisoners

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
by Ehmonie Hainey

Posted by Ehmonie Hainey on Apr 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Adidas-owned Rockport has named model Erin Wasson the official face of its fall women’s shoe ad campaign. The campaign, “A Day in the Life of a Model,” will launch on Sept. 1. (WWD)
Photo: Kyle Ericksen

Coach teamed up with artist James Nares, providing him a blank, double-layered Italian canvas to create its latest collection of limited-edition totes. Five of his single brush-stroke paintings are the motif for the new bags retailing at $798. 175 each will be made in black, green, blue, orange and fuchsia. (T Magazine)
Photo: Lucas Zarebinski

Marni worked with Colombian ex-prisoners to create a collection of 100 metal/multi-colored PVC threaded chairs for Salone del Mobile 2012. The collaboration helps the ex-prisoners transition back into social and working life. (Lucky Mag)