If you love turning mundane things into fashion statements the new Isaac Mizrahi x Band-Aid collection is for you. The household bandage brand has carved a comfortable place for itself in the everyday necessities market. Think about it, the first thing everyone says after a minor cut is “I need a band-aid.” Now that’s power! And just when we thought they couldn’t reach any higher, in 2010, they created Designer BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages with Cynthia Rowley. Now, it’s Isaac Mizrahi’s turn to carry the torch. His designs, inspired by several of Isaac Mizrahi New York‘s most iconic fashion moments, are fun, flirty and oh-so chic.
“There’s always a gingham and the signature Isaac Mizrahi scramble… We always do hearts, we always do camouflage and multi-colored stripes. So each and everyone [of the adhesive bandages] is something that we always represent in a collection.” said Mizrahi.
STYLE RESUME
Mizrahi launched his first runway collection in 1987 and has since then maintained a strong presence in the fashion industry for almost 3 decades. I had the pleasure of meeting him for the first time at the Isaac Mizrahi x Band-Aid launch event. Stay tuned for the interview.
If you are unfamiliar with the creator here is his resume… the short of it.
Collaborations: Kleenex, Band-Aid, Madame Alexander Doll Company and he was the first designer to create a collection for Target.
Awards: Four CFDA Awards including: Groundbreaking Documentary – “Unzipped” in 1996.
TV: Project Runway All Stars on Lifetime, Isaac Mizrahi Live on QVC, The Fashion Show on Bravo, The Isaac Show on Oxygen and the Style Network and more.
Mizrahi is more than a designer, he is an influential businessman and well-rounded visionary. His empire knows no limits. From dolls to booboos, Mizrahi has done it all.
Photo credits: © Terrena Carriman for Fashion With a Conscience.
THE FACTS
Now that you know all about the WHO of this collaboration, here are a few more facts you need to know about the new designer bandages.
WHAT? 20 Assorted bandages: Ten 3⁄4″ x 3″ (1.9 cm x 7.6 cm); Ten 5/8″ x 2 1⁄4″ (1.6 cm x 5.7 cm)
WHERE? Walgreens and Walgreens.com
WHEN? Available in August 2014.
As the king of designer collaborations, Isaac Mizrahi was an obvious choice for Band-Aid. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next. But until then outfit your cuts with style and share your favorites online by using the #StuckOnIsaac hashtag.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Dig into your childhood memories and share the location of most of your scrapes and bruises?
Me: legs for sure!
Stay Conscious & Chic!
Photos courtesy of Band-Aid unless otherwise specified.