Founded in 2008 by Jeff Rudes, Margaret Maldonado, and Ron Herman, L’AGENCE began with early roots in Hollywood and a devout following of high-profile celebrities and their stylists. Informed by the easy chic feel of Southern California with a Parisian sensibility, the collections evoke a spirit of sultry glamour through vibrant colors, bold prints, and timeless silhouettes that complement the jet-setter lifestyle; and perfectly epitomize this is this season’s fall collection.
Debuted in February when L’AGENCE transformed Gotham Hall into a forest of textures for New York Fashion Week, there was a mystical essence about the line, aptly entitled ‘Into the Woods.’
“There are strong, emotional pieces threaded throughout the collection — the lace bralette and skirt, the red sequin dress and bolero jacket,” says fashion director Tara Rudes-Dann. “She feels sexy and daring. She has arrived.”
A strong presence of true black anchors the collection, accentuated by shades of dark port, hints of deep olive, and arrowwood gold. Signature roses and tapestry-inspired prints also feature, to give a rich, baroque feel to the line. The collection stays true to its roots with a uniform of uncomplicated, cool, polish, and as such, expect tailored suits, perfectly fitted jeans, and an expanded selection of outerwear for the season.
“Simplicity, elegance, and glamour speak throughout the collection,” says Rudes-Dann. “It has a sense of an easy chic feel in rich fabrics with an emphasis on fit.”
L’AGENCE recognized and loved for its denim offering, continues to invent new possibilities for this everyday fabric by experimenting with crystal, pearl, and stone embellishments on denim jackets, skirts, and skinny jeans to give a little je ne sais quoi.
This season also introduced lavish velvet corduroy fabrication, alongside sequin sets, tweeds, and lace for a sumptuous and stylish collection.
