U.K. designer Joshua Kane brings his collection to the U.S.
JOSHUA KANE
On a trip to London a few years ago, Publisher Joanne Hayes and her husband and the magazine’s CFO, Sonny Hayes, happened upon British designer Joshua Kane’s store. Immediately smitten with his unique and luxurious apparel and accessories, as well as his personality, an idea sparked to launch Kane’s U.S. debut in Atlanta in conjunction with an immersive fashion event.
Last month, the idea became a reality. Simply Buckhead hosted its first runway show featuring Kane’s designs and benefitting CURE Childhood Cancer at Flourish in Buckhead. The event transported the audience to 1850s London through curated visual projections and music.
“With it being my first show in nearly three years, I was incredibly excited to bring to life my most daring, immersive experience to date. I was excited to travel to Atlanta to show the collection for the first time,” Kane says.
If you didn’t have a chance to attend the event, discover Kane’s latest annual collection, “The Dandy Rebels,” here. It is inspired by the idea of the dandy, a word that first came into use in the late 18th century to describe someone who challenged dominant notions of masculinity and rebelled against cultural, social and gender norms.
All items in the collection are available via a remote, made-to-order service. See details at the online store.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Vitalij Sidorovic and Luke Hutson Flynn MODELS: Lottie Archer, Martha Liversedge and Luke Rapata HAIR: Darren Fowler of Fowler35 NAILS: Justine Collins using Kri:eitiv Colour MAKEUP: Lan Nguyen-Grealis
^ On Luke: The Darcy golden Lurex and flocked silk jacquard three-piece suit, The Waterstock black cotton narrow point collar shirt, wide bowtie in black silk jacquard, by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request. On Martha: Alexandra Suit Golden Space silk jacquard by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request.
^ On Luke: The Edward Red Smoke silk and wool jacquard three-piece suit, The Ceremony black silk narrow wing tip collar dress shirt and The Louis black patent leather boots by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request. On Lottie: The Kingsley Zip Off Coat in Red Doeskin wool featuring gold metal trims, Narrow Penny Collar in black silk Georgette and slim leg zip trousers in black wool with gold metal trims by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request. Women’s shoes by Joshua Kane x Manolo Blahnik. Archive Shear septum jewelry by Joshua Kane. (Shoes and septum jewelry not available for sale.) On Martha: Bianca Coat and neck accessory in Faux Astrakhan by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request. Women’s shoes by Joshua Kane x Manolo Blahnik. (Not available for sale.)
On Lottie: The Bianca wool and faux astrakhan two-piece coat and black crepe silk shirt by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request.
On Joshua: The Ceremony biker jacket and zip biker trousers in black Napa leather by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request. Jewelry is Kane’s own.
Kane fitting Lottie in The Bianca black and white herringbone wool suit. Pricing upon request.
On Luke: The Edward Cosmic Space silk jacquard three-piece suit, The Walter black cotton wing tip collar dress shirt, Cosmic Space slim silk jacquard necktie and The Louis black patent leather boots by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request. On Martha: Grand Coat Cosmic Space silk jacquard three-piece suit and Cosmic Space printed chiffon scarf by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request. Women’s shoes by Joshua Kane x Manolo Blahnik. (Not available for sale.)
The Oliver jacket in Pink Grapefruit velvet styled with a printed Cosmic Space satin shirt, Cosmic Space jacquard necktie and scarf and Gold Shear necklace by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request.
The Louis studded boot with gold metal details and The Kingsley trousers in black wool with a red grosgrain ribbon tuxedo stripe by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request.
Joanne Hayes is a 26-year veteran of the publishing industry, having worked for 12 years as an Account Executive for an award-winning Journal Register Company newspaper group, Southern Rhode Island Newspapers, and 3 years as the Marketing Director of SO Rhode Island, a publication of the award-winning magazine company Providence Media, prior to her move to Atlanta in 2009.
Simply Buckhead Magazine was conceived by her company, ValueStream Media Group, and began publication in 2010, with Joanne at the helm as Publisher and Founder. The publication quickly became the “must-read” publication for people who live, work, shop, dine, entertain, travel, have families, homes, and pets and participate in philanthropic efforts, and has literally been read online all over the world.
ValueStream Media Group is a media partner and sponsor to CURE Childhood Cancer, Bert’s Big Adventure, Atlanta Community Food Bank, The nsoro Educational Foundation and Joanne currently serves as a Board Member for the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
