// NATALIE x DL1961 Denim //

Here is an inside look at the making of the NATALIE x DL1961 DigiTag jean. From first design meeting, to our last fitting. I love the final product: a true blue baggy wide-leg jean with a vintage high waist. I gave it a supermodel inseam as well so that it nearly hits the floor giving it a really slouchy, cool feel. The DigiTag inside my jean shows you exactly how it was sustainably made. It’s always so much fun to look back into the design process. I loved every minute of it. Total dream team right here.

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The NATALIE x DL1961 jean is a mix of my two favorite styles, a vintage high waist and a baggy wide leg. I am so excited to have designed this jean with the DL1961 team right here in New York City. It is made with recycled fibers, water, and energy. All of the NATALIE jean’s sustainability metrics are traceable with each pair’s DigiTag, short for Digital Tag. It’s made with a hint of stretch so that you can move with them and dance in them. This jean will give you the freedom to do whatever your heart desires. The NATALIE jean is made with less water than anything else in your closet and I hope you love them.

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You guys have been patiently awaiting the SUAREZ SISTERS x APERÇU Eyewear collection restock and I’m so excited to say, that it is finally here! Thank you for all your support and love for our designs. We were able to restock all styles and colors just in time for summer this past week! The Fern sporty oval sunglasses, that I’m wearing here, remain a bestseller. So get shopping before we sell out again!

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Our swim collaboration, Maiyo x NATALIE OFF DUTY, is now available to shop at REVOLVE! Still pinching myself. I designed this collection with simplicity, mixed materials, and soft colors in mind. My swim style has definitely become more and more minimal through the years. With each ribbed and crochet piece here, you will notice something special whether it be a luxurious belt or button accent. Every piece has that sexy 90’s high hip that we totally nailed, which always makes the legs look stellar. I want you to feel extra confidant and free in your body when you’re wearing my designs. Which piece will you be sporting this summer? 

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// Suarez Sisters x APERÇU sporty oval sunglasses in Tomato and Aquatica // 

This weekend is the only time you can shop our Suarez Sisters x APERÇU sunglasses at 25% off for Black Friday! Here we are wearing our sporty oval design Tomato and Aquatica. We wanted to make sure we created the most beautiful translucent red and deep teal. We are keeping things playful and bright these days and styling our sunglasses with bold tops and extra large shoulder pads. Retro chic. 

The Black Friday Sale is sitewide at APERÇU Eyewear, and goes on from now until Sunday, 11/29 at midnight. Happy Shopping! 

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SUAREZ SISTERS X APERÇU eyewear

Time to shop our Suarez Sisters x APERÇU eyewear design collaboration! It is officially here and we just celebrated launch day! We designed these beautiful sunglasses with you in mind. You will find our two styles. SUAREZ is a sporty oval style. SUAREZ II is our noveau cat style. Both come in 5 gorgeous colors: Licorice, Fern, Aquatica, Tomato, and Sweet Tea! APERÇU eyewear has been a dream team to work with. Our sunglasses are made with the highest quality, and with a whole lot of love. Which pair is your favorite?

Read the Q+A below. Dylana and I answered a few of your questions, walking you through our inspiration and design process. Thank you APERÇU eyewear for celebrating creators like us through your work! We couldn’t be happier with how our special collection came out!

Why sunglasses? Why now?

As lovers of fashion since day one, sunglasses have always been a way that we made a statement through what we are wearing. We both love that final touch it adds to a look, or how it can fully accentuate a look, or it’s also just a feeling one has while wearing them. A good pair of sunglasses go hand in hand with confidence, and that is something that is so important for us all to have right now. Dylana and I both have very different face shapes. Dyana’s rounder and mine more heart shaped. Eyewear was one thing we didn’t share from our closets. So when the opportunity came about with APERÇU, this idea of a universally fitting pair of sunglasses that looked good on all face shapes was always at the top of our minds. And especially in today’s climate and new normal, sunglasses feel like an accessory just as important as masks. We are wearing less makeup, but it’s okay because we can wear a pair of sunglasses that make you feel good in. We seem to be spending more time in our sweat pants and running our errands without doing our hair at all, and one can still feel dressed up because of a good pair of sunglasses. There is something special about that. We designed these with timelessness in mind, quality in mind, and renewability in mind. The Italian cellulose acetate is made from plant-based polymer made from renewable resources of cotton and wood fibers. The cardboard box is recyclable. Today most people are shopping for essentials that are more lifetime investments, we wanted to design a pair that felt like both like a fashion investment and an essential to be worn for years to come.

What was your inspiration for the two shapes: SUAREZ and SUAREZ II?

Our inspiration was definitely pulled from decades past and we wanted them to feel nostalgic when worn and have that quality feel of a proper retro pair of sunglasses. Our vision was a twist on classic 80’s/90’s sporty styles and a substantial 70’s cat eye styles that one may find in a vintage store in Paris, re-imagined in a way that still felt timeless. We pulled images from old Chanel runways from the 80’s and 90’s, French Vogue, and current Homme Girls editorials to bring to life how we would style out sunglasses, which is bold, a bit masculine yet still sophisticated. We really put a lot of thought into shapes that we felt were universally flattering, so of course, our other main inspiration was every woman! It’s so interesting to see how differently the sunglasses suit each of our faces, and I think that’s the beauty of it. The SUAREZ sporty oval style is definitely the tomboy of the two, and the SUAREZ II nouveau cat style is more feminine, but there is a substantiality to the shape and contours of it that makes it feel so luxe and different. We took the best of both our perspectives and personal styles with these designs, and made something truly together. That in itself was inspirational for us during the design process.

What was your inspiration for the colors?

The inspiration behind the color palette was definitely earthy yet bold jewel tones, but we also wanted some classic neutrals thrown into the mix like the black licorice and the brown sweet tea color. We wanted the colors to feel rich so that it felt in tune with the warm and fuzzy feeling of fall, but that could also transition into the warmer months, since we want our sunglasses to be able to be worn year round. It was super fun to come up with our color combinations of frames and lenses, and I think we really nailed it with what we decided to go with. We look at each of these colors, and the colorful ones feel so playful but at the same time, the tones we chose them in seem so timeless, as if they were neutrals. For us, they are essentials in our wardrobe! Our inspiration was definitely based on the tones that we felt we were always looking for but could never find. Like the teal Aquatica color. It’s a blue that nears on black depending on the light, and it just feels so cool and 80’s. I remember seeing an old photo of David Bowie in a pair of sunglasses with teal lenses and really wishing I had a pair. Now I do!

Share the packaging & how you used your own scarf (so personal!) for the cleaning cloth HD print?

There was a lot of nostalgia behind our designs and creative process, and we wanted that to come across in the packaging, as well. So we thought of using the print of our vintage scarves as the print for the cleaning cloth! Warm jewel tones are the foundation of this collection, and I realized that I had so many vintage scarves that fell into this color theme. The one we chose in the end was perfect, like a nice fall red wine. We loved how all of our sunglasses looked against this print, they just all coordinated in such a right way. And the burnt orange bag for the box also felt that way. Warm and autumnal, and that very nostalgic feeling. It’s an orange that we would see a lot in old photos that parents were in, so it felt fitting.

Show the Limited Edition collection now!

Suarez Sisters x APERÇU! 

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There’s a brand new drop in-stores at Macy’s from my INSPR-D by NATALIE OFF DUTY collection! Time to get your OFF DUTY on. And we called it just that: the OFF DUTY collection because it’s all of your easy go-to’s. Updated track pants and jackets along with gorgeous satin blouses and skirts. Everything allows you to move and groove. Dylana and Deborah joined me at Macy’s Herald Square to quickly check out the floor one very busy Sunday afternoon. The space looked incredible. I adore all the color we used to design this whole line. Think pops of hot pink against navy blues, pops of orange, and burgundy. You can still get your hands on my signature OFF DUTY track suit. Here we are dancing our way through the collection and playing dress up.

Shop the full line here on insprny.com/natalie.

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The “Natalie Off Duty” x Veronica Beard blazer for Intermix goes day to night.

We just had the launch party for our exclusive capsule of jackets now available at Intermix here in NYC at the gorgeous Little Owl Townhouse. It was so amazing to see my design on display, hanging so perfectly inside a glass box. It’s so stunning and iconic, that you do just want to put it on display! But today, I’m showing you how wearable and effortless it is, and how easy it is to style from day to night. It’s a bold, everyday staple that’s so luxurious that you’re going to want to show off to the world. I wanted to design a jacket that felt special and unique, but can be worn forever. It stands out amongst the crowd thanks to it’s gorgeous hue, slim fit, and gold button detailing. Rock n’ roll glam. That’s my go-to trend for fall.

For day, I paired it with this stunning Proenza Schouler velvet maxi dress. I like that this touch of velvet and tie-dye together with my blazer. Goth punk anyone? So chic.

For night, I always add in a touch of sparkle. I paired my blazer over a stunning Derek Lam sequined top and chained jean. It’s classic rock n’ roll with a feminine touch.

Natalie Off Duty x Veronica Beard for Intermix jacket

Proenza Schouler dress

All Saints boots

Ferragamo backpack from Monnier Freres

Natalie Off Duty x Veronica Beard for Intermix jacket

Derek Lam 10 Crosby blouse

Miaou jeans

Tony Bianco heels

Vintage Chanel bag

Shop my exclusive Veronica Beard design only at Intermix.

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The “Natalie Off Duty” x Veronica Beard for Intermix jacket is now here! I worked with the two Veronica’s of Veronica Beard to create a bold, extra sleek statement blazer for this fall, and you can only get it at Intermix! This particular one reminds me of a vintage blazer I’ve worn throughout my life. I updated what I envisioned and modernized it with luxurious gold buttons down the sleeves. If you want that oversize look, simply size up when you make the order! Inspired by the legends of rock and roll, my blazer embodies unexpected coolness and a touch of glam. It has presence, just like the bands that make up the music that I live for. What you’ll notice below is the very special leopard lining. That with the rich herringbone pattern and eye-catching hardware instantly elevates what is now your go-to staple. I’m so excited to see you guys wearing it! Tomorrow I will be showcasing how you can wear it from day to night.

For now, shop the “Natalie Off Duty” x Veronica Beard for Intermix jacket! It’s live. It’s live.

“Natalie Off Duty” x Veronica Beard for Intermix jacket

Charlotte, Sai, Jess, and I each created our own special design. Shop them all here exclusively at Intermix!

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The brand new INSPR-D by NATALIE OFF DUTY collection for Macy’s is now LIVE!

Again, it is SUPER Limited-Edition, so grab what you love TODAY.

Today is the launch day of the OFF DUTY collection, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring the “OFF DUTY” mindset to life. “OFF DUTY” has been such an iconic part of my brand, and it can be interpreted any which way you choose. Now, you can wear it on your sleeve, everywhere you go. This collection feels just so natural and easy. It’s casual and cool with a pair of sneakers yet can immediately feel elegant with a pair of heels. My off duty style is all about pairing sets whether it be sporty track sets or sophisticated satin sets with a twist. Each piece has both a masculine and feminine side. I find a trend like Glam Leisure to be the easiest thing to put on each morning.

With this collection, I was INSPR-D by my favorite 80’s films and actresses of the time: Molly Ringwald, Kelly Lebrock, Kate Basinger, Lisa Bonet, and Demi Moore. They all nailed that really glamorous 80’s style with a sporty, off-duty element. I can see Molly Ringwald wearing the track jacket over one of her amazing feminine dresses. Then there are some personal accents that I added to the satin pieces like the beautiful mandarin collars and stunning embroidery. I was really inspired by the elegance in the outfits of Won Kar Wai’s “In the Mood for Love”. It was one of the most beautiful and romantic movies I’ve ever seen. This particular accent reminds me of my Chinese heritage. My mother wore dresses with a beautiful mandarin collar all the time. I liked adding that special something to my OFF DUTY collection, and especially on the beautiful satin skirt and black set that can easily be mixed and matched. This collection is inspired by so many things: the sporty track sets and icons of the 80’s, my hertiage, and creating that balance between masculine and feminine.

I design for the individual and iconic woman. She’s elegant, she’s fun, she’s fearless. She isn’t afraid to be who she is and shine. You, my readers, are just that. You’re adventurous and experimental. There’s that craving for a little bit of every type of style combined into one. My two collections bring both sides of my style to life: the romantic who loves a statement dress, and the woman who finds a track suit to be her favorite type of suit. My everyday muse can wear anything and completely make it her own.

Sleeves were huge for me this year. I think there’s so much elegance and masculinity in a really bold shoulder. I added that into our track suits and into a few of our blouses to really make them pop. Even with the classic sets, you’ll notice something special: a ruffle, a stripe, or a really cool OFF DUTY print. I love a tracksuit alone with a great pair of chandelier earrings and a simple stiletto heel. I could take that same set and give it a really cool chunky sneaker or hiking boot. I find a track pant to be my everyday essential. I travel so much. I wear them on the airplane with a sweater, then I’ll wear them to dinner with heels and a sleek jacket. I like that feeling of effortless comfort that’s still totally chic, and I hope you do too.

SHOP THE COLLECTION TODAY only at Macy’s and in-store at our “shop in shop” at The Market at Macy’s. Here are our store locations: 

Seattle, WA – Alderwood Mall

Los Angeles, CA – Century City Mall

Las Vegas, NV – Fashion Show Mall

Ft. Lauderdale, FL– Galleria Mall

New York, NY – Herald Square

San Francisco, CA – Hillsdale Mall

Boston, MA – North Shore Mall

San Antonio, TX – North Star Mall

Pittsburgh, PA – Ross Park Mall

Detroit, MI – Twelve Oaks Mall

Orange County, CA – Westminster Mall

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I hope you love this collection as much as I do! Happy Shopping!

Find it only at Macy’s.

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