Eddie Bauer and Celebrity Stylist Ilaria Urbinati Announce Limited-Edition Women's Collection for Fall 2017

"On the heels of the successful men's collaboration in 2015, we are pleased to partner with Ilaria once again," said Mike Egeck, Chief Executive Officer for Eddie Bauer. "We appreciate the way she has remained true to the brand's ethos while modernizing some of our classic silhouettes, creating a fresh take on many of Eddie Bauer's iconic pieces."

To create the women's collection, Urbinati pulled from Eddie Bauer's archive and was inspired by Eddie's wife, Christine "Stine" Bauer. Stine was an avid outdoorswoman who matched Eddie stride for stride all over the Pacific Northwest and helped introduce local friends, dignitaries and celebrities to outdoor adventure. Through her individual passion for outdoor pursuits, Stine pushed the boundaries of what an outdoor enthusiast looked like, showing that women's clothing could be rugged, functional and feminine.

A field expert in her own right, Stine was the driving force behind Eddie Bauer's first women's outdoor apparel line, making her Eddie's first female guide. In the mid-1930s, the women's outdoor market was underserved with very limited apparel, and Stine wasn't willing to accept that. As Eddie started developing his signature down outerwear, Stine insisted that there be women's versions of his breakthrough designs. So, the iconic 1936 Skyliner Jacket was made available in women's sizes and the Eddie Bauer women's department was born.

"Eddie Bauer's authentic heritage is what first drew me to the brand," says Urbinati.  "They've been outfitting adventurous men and women since the 1920s. I'm thrilled to bring a second collection to life that is inspired by iconic archive pieces and a woman who was so influential in building the company's history and broader outdoor community."

With Stine as her inspiration, Urbinati was compelled to create a highly curated collection for the modern woman whose sense of adventure influences her fashion. The collection is comprised of reinterpreted classic outerwear, knits, woven tops, sweaters, bottoms and accessories that feature fall colors, plaids and heritage-inspired patterns. Iconic styles featured in the limited edition collection include the Kara Koram II Parka, first made famous on the renowned American expedition to K2 in 1953, the Blacktail Cropped Bomber that emulates Eddie Bauer's 1936 Skyliner Jacket silhouette and the Sport Shop Sweater Coat inspired by a cardigan sweater worn by Eddie Bauer in 1928.

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About Ilaria Urbinati
Ilaria Urbinati has an extensive background in the fashion industry and is one of Hollywood's most sought-after stylists today. She began her career as a buyer at some of Los Angeles's top fashion boutiques before opening her own store in 2008 called Confederacy, which catered to many prominent celebrities and musicians. There she collaborated with Albert Hammond, Jr. of The Strokes on a limited edition line of suits that were most notably worn by Ryan Gosling in Crazy Stupid Love. Urbinati has become renowned for her ability to style clients with distinction while taking into consideration their personality, body type and desire for timeless quality. She has since collaborated with many top designers, including Gucci and Ferragamo, on custom designs for her clientele. By 2014, she was listed as one of the top "25 Power Stylists" by The Hollywood Reporter, dressing leading women and men such as Nina Dobrev, Krysten Ritter, Lizzy Caplan, Shailene Woodley, Ginnifer Goodwin, Bradley Cooper, Ben & Casey Affleck, Chris Evans and Ryan Reynolds for red carpet and press events.  She has since made their 2015, 2016 and 2017 lists.

About Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer is an active outdoor brand offering premium-quality outerwear, apparel, footwear, accessories and gear. For nearly 100 years, Eddie Bauer has been inspiring and enabling people to live their adventure. Eddie Bauer products carry a lifetime guarantee and are available online at www.eddiebauer.com, and at more than 400 stores in the United States, Canada, Germany, Japan and other international markets.

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