Eric Wilson writes in today’s NYT’s regarding a change in market of sorts for Maine’s L.L. Bean Company. “It now happens that L. L. Bean, like other outdoor companies, is planning an updated look with a collection called L. L. Bean Signature. The company has hired a name designer, Alex Carleton, the founder of Rogues Gallery, as its creative director. In March, it will introduce the line, including tailored linen blazers and buffalo plaid shirts for men and camp jackets and a madras shirtdress for women.” We’re looking forward to see what Mr. Carleton brings to the market with “Signature.” More to come…
Read the full story at The New York Times.
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I heard about this months ago and happened to meet a neighbor that had been working on the branding for this project – expect great things!
Does anyone have an idea regarding the brand of the sweater he is wearing? Doesn’t look like LL Bean nor do I recognise it from Rogues Gallery (not that I am overly familiar with all of their stuff).