I'm sure you have all heard of the phrase "Out with the old and in with new." Well it seems as if Betsey Johnson is tweaking this phrase into "In with the old and make it new." Opening Ceremony is teaming up with Betsey Johnson to release The Betsey Johnson Archive, old designs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s made for the modern girl. This new collection, which will be released in August, will feature Betsey's contribution to the American fashion industry only updated and recreated by Umberto Leon and Carol Lim, the Opening Ceremony founders themselves. You will see modern day versions of her initial mod designs worn by Edie Sedgwick and Twiggy to the punk dresses and jeans she created for Pattie Smith and the Ramones.
I don't know about you guys but I will definitely be
anticipating August. Being one heavily influenced by mod and punk fashion, this
is like a dream come true to me. I just recently applied for a job at the Betsey Johnson flagship store and anticipating a call back. Being one of my favorite designers, I couldn't ask for more!!!!
Edie Sedgewick, Betsey's first model, in Bestsey Johnson
Twiggy in Betsey Johnson
