Simone Harouche (Kunst)

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Fashion Stylist; Designer. Los Angeles
We got to hand it to Simone Harouche; not only did she single-handedly transform the Dirrty Xtina to the “Back to Basics” pin-up, but she’s credited as the mastermind behind Nicole Richie’s signature style. After building a roster of clients from J. Lo to Miley Cyrus, Harouche created a collection of handbags using vintage textiles scavenged over the years. The result? Her eponymous line of handcrafted carryalls, shoulder bags and hobos, “Simone Camille.” Sourcing fabrics and embellishments from all around the world—India, Pakistan, Egypt, Morocco… trust us, this girl gets around!—Harouche’s handbags embody the bohemian charm of the '60s with a quirky, Marrakesh twist. It’s no surprise that client (and bestie!) Nicole Richie was quick to pick up on the collection- it’s right up her alley, no? But Simone Camille has since spawned a second line, “Skins,” combining luxe leathers with one-of-a-kind trinkets. In addition, Harouche was recently tapped by Richie to come on board as a consultant for her line, “Winter Kate.” With all this genius coming out of one girl, we’re pretty sure that Indian war bonnet a.k.a. her “creative helmet” has a lot to do with it. Our shared love for Céline and Chanel was an easy jumping off point for us, as were her extensive set of silk kimonos, (which—may we add—were oh-so-reminiscent of Erin’s first collection!) Her trove of vintage treasures rivals some of the best we’ve ever seen and you know she loooves vintage… and Lanvin and Zandra Rhodes and L’Agence… But who can blame her? Girl’s got good taste.
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We talked to celebrity stylist Simone Harouche (who has styled both Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato) about some of the trends she expects to see in 2012. Simone told us that 2012 will be about bright and bold accessories. She expects to see lots of looks featuring a safe outfit, livened up with colorful necklaces, bangles, purses and shoes.

One of Simone's favorite accessories is a colorful purse, so she decided to start her own handbag line called Simone Camille. Her line features hand-embroidered vintage fabrics from India in colorful patchwork designs. She describes the purses as one-of-a-kind and eclectic.

Simone started the line when she grew tired of looking for purses that didn't exist. She designed a purse for herself, and her friend Nicole Richie loved it and asked for one of her own. From there the bag was photographed and the demand grew. Simone's next step was to design leather and suede purses that are more affordable with the same bohemian, whimsical aesthetic.

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