Article: FLYING SOLO; CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER, THE CREATIVE FORCE BEHIND VON DUTCH AND ED HARDY, IS FINALLY STRIKING OUT ON HIS OWN.(Interview)

Byline: Barbara Schneider-Levy

After turning pop icons Von Dutch and Ed Hardy into irreverent fashion labels, French designer Christian Audigier is finally steering his own fashion course. Holiday '06 marked the launch of his eponymous collection of men's and women's footwear, designed to complement his recently introduced line of apparel.

The collection of colorful, graphic sneakers, which are produced under license by Los Angeles-based PSDI USA (also the licensee for Ed Hardy footwear), harmonizes with Audigier's edgy ready-to-wear line of leather outerwear, logo T-shirts, hoodies and hats. "My signature line reflects my taste more so than my other ...

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