Aspen Peak - Niche Media - Aspen living at its peak
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most wanted spade's new digs DEBORAH LLOYD TALKS ABOUT BRINGING KATE SPADE NEW YORK'S MUST-HAVE HANDBAGS TO A GALENA STREET STOREFRONT. "I 'm not a great skier, but i'm a great après-skier." Deborah Lloyd, presi- dent and creative director of kate Spade new York, may not be hitting the slopes this year, but there's little doubt you will soon see her around town. "i can't wait to visit; it really is one of those 'american dream' places, isn't it?" adds the British-born designer. indeed, as kate Spade new York is likewise a supremely american brand, it seems only fitting that the label is ready to establish an aspen outpost. the galena Street boutique becomes the latest of several dozen kate Spade new York stores in the US, but one for which the local audi- ence will be carefully considered. "we'll definitely tailor the product selection so it will feel right for aspen; pieces will feel a little softer, a little cozier," Lloyd says. "we're also approaching the store with the aspen look in mind, using warm wood tones, for example." Lloyd is halfway through a 2012 initiative she has deemed "the year of pattern," which over the summer months will transition from bold paisleys to watercolor florals evocative of Paris, a city she particularly loves. might the flavor of aspen find its way into a future collection? travel is always an inspiration, says Lloyd, also because it gives her a chance to experience first-hand the diversity of kate Spade new York fans. "and no matter where our girl might be, our job is to excite and delight her." 307 S. Galena St.; katespade.com AP hIgh gear a new mountain bike apparel line debuts, with colorado's single-track as inspiration. Colorado native Ashley Rankin introduced her stylish new mountain- bike apparel this spring. Inspired by a childhood spent outdoors in the Roaring Fork Valley, Rankin wanted to create a line that women could feel good wearing while being active, whether during a leisurely bike ride to the Woody Creek Tavern along the Rio Grande Trail, or tearing down single-track on the Government Trail. Enter Shredly, a trifecta of comfort, style, and performance. The brand is committed to creating innovative designs while producing products that withstand the wear and tear of rugged outdoor activities. Available in 11 stores throughout Colorado and Utah, the collection is designed to make you look good, feel good, and shred good! Ute City Cycles, 231 E. Main St., 970-920-3325; utecitycycles.com; shredly.com Ashley Rankin in Shredly. shop girl NINA MCLEMORE'S SUCCESSFUL SUMMER POP-UP GETS A PERMANENT HOME IN ASPEN. with the working woman in mind, nina mcLemore designs wearable silhouettes that fit and flatter. having for- merly served on the committee at Liz Claiborne, mcLemore uses her experi- ence in the garment center to bridge a gap in the apparel industry: an aspirational wardrobe that's both luxurious and acces- sible. with a wide array of colors and exotic fabrics, nina's simple, modern col- lection speaks to discerning career women. and although her boutiques have Caption will go here tk. Dangling modifier: Deborah Lloyd, with a Kate Spade New York summer handbag. spread across the country, she remains committed to the aspen com- munity by working closely with nonprofits, donating a portion of proceeds from her trunk shows to various charities. mcLemore is also a member of Les Dames d'aspen, which supports the aspen Santa Fe Ballet and other arts and cultural programs. 611 E. Cooper Ave., 970-429-8454; ninamclemore.com 94 aspenpeak-magazine.com Inside Nina McLemore's new Aspen outpost. photography by matt power (rankin); setholenick.com (lloyd)