Susie Cave, creator of fashion brand The Vampire’s Wife, has announced that the brand will be closing down. Cave, who is married to musician Nick Cave, took to Instagram to share the news, thanking her supporters and expressing her sadness. Despite seeing positive sales growth, the wholesale market’s recent instability is cited as having “dramatic implications for the brand.”
Known for its use of bright lamé fabrics and the Falconetti dress with sharp shoulder pads, the high-end brand was adored by celebrities including Kylie Minogue, Florence Welch, and Kate Moss. The brand was also known for its custom beaded tote bags, modeled most notably by Brad Pitt and Harry Styles.
The Vampire’s Wife has expressed gratitude to its customers and will offer one final sale on May 24-26 at The Music Room in Mayfair, London. The brand intends to say goodbye to its fans with one last opportunity to purchase its designs.
Nick Cave has previously praised the brand, acknowledging the relationship between his own work and that of his wife’s creative efforts. In another recent development, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have shared exclusive footage from Miraval Studios in France, showcasing the making of their upcoming album, “Wild God.
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