Laura Eckstein Jones Laura Eckstein Jones | August 12, 2021 | Style & Beauty,
With Andine, Elisabeth Weinstock goes back to her roots—shedding her skin to reveal a softer side.
For years, designer Elisabeth Weinstock’s name was synonymous with the exotic snakeskin accessories sold from her eponymous boutique on West Third Street. Filled with colorful bags, bespoke home decor and even striking boxing gloves, the shop’s allblack exterior and moody interiors—set up to resemble a chic home—beckoned those craving something truly special.
Weinstock.
Now, 10 years aft er launching that brand, Weinstock, an L.A. native, has embarked on a new adventure with Andine (shopandine.com), her line of upscale luxury loungewear, locally made from soft cottons, intricate lace and more. Beyond the clothing, Andine is a vibe, based on a fictional character, with the shop being her home. “This is her little European apartment,” says Weinstock. “You’re not sure if she’s French; it’s all very vague. She’s curious and kind and interested; best friends with everyone and a nonjudging person. That’s who I created the brand about.”
Elisabeth Weinstock’s reenvisioned West Third Street flagship, Andine
Andine is not a new concept for Weinstock, but, instead, a revisiting and reworking of Coton Blanc, the successful global lingerie brand she launched in the 1990s. “Of course, business changed during the pandemic, and snakeskin felt very heavy to me,” she explains. “I felt like it had run its course, and it wasn’t driving me anymore. I wanted to do Coton Blanc again because it was my passion and love from day one.”
Ever the collector, Weinstock saved the patterns she had from Coton Blanc—and some of the fabrics too— and altered them for Andine, making the silhouettes right for today. “Andine is not just a brand but a feeling,” she says. “It’s a feeling of being safe in what your wearing. It’s generous—not tight or constricting.”
Andine Colette pointelle crop tank and Delphine pointelle shorts
Weinstock is not interested in competing with the countless basics brands on the market right now, but instead she wants to stand out for her line’s quality and attention to detail, whether it be signature edging or scalloped straps. And the line isn’t limited to women only—there are plans to launch pieces for men and kids down the road. “Every woman, every person, is Andine,” she says. “Whatever we embody in our own right, that is what our brand represents.”
inside Andine
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