Julia Leach

• Creative
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• Wieden+Kennedy NY
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• Design
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• About
  She is the former Creative Director for uber-brand, Kate Spade but since then, Julia Leach has introduced us to a very different facet of her creative voice with her line and lifestyle, Chance. Infused with the crisp aesthetic of the all American east coast and the breezy, carefree spirit of the west, Julia has developed a distinct point of view that I find nothing less than enchanting. As she described it for Barney's when her California Collection "popped-up" there last June, "[Chance represents] an artful, adventurous life, one lived with easy grace and independent joie de vivre, and inspired by travel, nature, music, art, cinema, friendship, and family.” That perspective is not driven by superficiality or trends like so many are. Just browse her site, blog and dig into her point of view. You'll find a warmth and artistic quality to what she does that is really extraordinary, which is what intrigues me so much about Julia. Or don't...and you'll still find a lovely shop built around a colossal appreciation for the classic stripe, which I share. Either way, there's bound to be something about Julia that speaks to your heart or your closet. For many, myself included, all of that talent is only enhanced by her oft-noted, disarmingly humble, kind and down-to-earth nature. It is such a pleasure to have Julia on the site today and to get a glimpse into some of the things that inspire and comfort her. Take a walk in her lifestyle footprint and see what treasures you find. Go on...take a chance.

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  Added: April 2014 • Updated: April 2014