Tilda’s Campaign, France’s Burglary Problem, And More…
Tilda Swinton + Ryan McGinley + Pringle of Scotland = Most unexpected campaign collaboration ever. Since McGinley basically only shoots models without their tops on, the chance of Swinton showing some skin, while unlikely, is not improbable. [Vogue U.K.]France’s trouble with jewelry heists shows no signs of abating. Yesterday, three men in Hawaiian shirts hit [...]
Pixie, Lydia, and Daisy: Not Just Campaign Pals
Pringle of Scotland (founded in 1815!) has been massaging its reputation as a stodgy heritage brand for a few years now. Its new Spring ad campaign starring Pixie Geldof, Lydia Hearst, and Daisy Lowe (at left) is another step in the direction of It-ness and hot-ness. “We wanted it to feel young, fresh, and very [...]
Sigerson Morrison Goes to Milan
If there’s a certain familiar something about the shoes at today’s Pringle show in Milan, rest assured: Your eyes do not deceive you. Pringle of Scotland creative director Clare Waight Keller has collaborated with New Yorkers Kari Sigerson and Miranda Morrison on the Spring ‘09 kicks, and stateside Sigerson Morrison fans will be pleased to [...]
pringle’s paper chase
With a stream of dismal news from the British Retail Consortium, it’s official: London’s credit crunch has graduated to a credit crisis. Not only have garment sales plummeted, but art sales have taken a beating, too. No surprise then, that rather than opting for a piece from Sotheby’s or Christie’s, budget-conscious homeowners are choosing a [...]




