Nine West has teamed up with Giles Deacon for a playful new accessories range. The handbags, footwear, and jewelry in the collection features Deacon’s cute character, Eek. He’s sort of like a cross between a ghost and a mouse, both figures which would make us scream “Eek”!
I really like the character decorated tote bags, which feature convenient laptop cases inside, and the modern belted black boots. The jewelry may take a step too far though, with necklaces and bracelets adorned with large Eek charms, but I’m sure someone will love their whimsy. Deacon and Nine West’s creative director Fred Allard say they’re ideal for younger girls, and I can’t say that I disagree.
I’m not a fan of all of the pieces but generally I think the collaboration manages to balance Giles Deacon’s quirky design aesthetic with Nine West’s more traditional approach.
The prices are right too. You’ll find the totes for $99, the shoes priced between $99 and $149, and the jewelry ranging from $24 to $26. That’s really quite affordable for a limited edition collection created by respected designers, and also appropriate for the range’s young target market.
Look out for the Giles Deacon line in Nine West stores across America this August.
