Each beachwear brand has a different universe, saiy Adriana Degreas, in much the same way any other designer has a universe, only this is one in which a palm tree and a good spot by the sea are de rigueur. Continue reading
Category Archives: BREAKING MODE
DIOR AND LADY DIOR
The Actress Marion Cotillard has recently renewed her contract with Dior for her role as the face of Dior’s iconic handbag in a set of visuals photographed by Peter Lindbergh along the banks of the Seine.
The latest edition of the Lady Dior appears in black leather topstitched with the emblematic cannage motif, with a wide, crystal-embroidered strap.
Another in a metalized version features micro-cannage, giving a contemporary twist to the pattern seen on the Napoleon-III chairs on which Christian Dior himself used to seat his guests at the couture showcases.
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YVONNE S WORLD
Yvonne Sporre an Iconic figure in the industry who’s career started as a teenager with her first successful Art exhibition at the age of 14. Soon after became a Top Model in the late 70’s and through the 80’s. Worked with some of the most prominent photographers, Serge Lutens, Guy Bourdin, Paolo Roversi and many others. Was featured on every magazine cover worldwide and was the face of Dior, Shiseido for many years.
This brought her naturally to become an editor for all the Vogue magazines and inspired many for her trendsetting stories in the Face magazine. Became quickly a number one stylist and was asked by many houses to become a fashion consultant. Continue reading
AZZEDINE ALAÏA PARIS 2016
A MEMORABLE PERFUME
The name of the rose is not only the name of a film but also a niche perfume brand. The brand “Dear Rose” is launching another stunning fragrance, called “Mentha Religiosa”.
We were very surprised by its note of peppermint. Dear Rose has successfully created a new olfactory form, just as you expect in terms of “smells” like the painter in “colors”, the musician in “music” that is why it is very difficult to speak of a perfume, because the sense of smell depends on many criteria. Those who have never experienced the magic of a jasmine field in the dawn, they dont really know what a perfume?
We could talk about the notes of pepper and cool head, bergamot, heliotrope and … Continue reading
POST-CARD FROM DUTCH F.WEEK
Following the 24th edition of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Amsterdam, the Fall/Winter 2016 collections of young and established Dutch designers, Canal-luxe brings to you the finest picks in its exclusive fashion editorial.
Said Mahrouf: Moroccan-born, Said Mahrouf received his master’s degree in fashion design after studying at the Amsterdam Rietveld Academy and Pratt Institute (New York). He initially focussed on site-specific performances and costume design, but over the years his attention shifted towards fashion design.
Said Mahrouf was the artistic director of the Festimode-Casablanca Fashion Week (2008-2012) and the artistic director of the 15th edition of Morocco’s main traditional fashion event, Caftan, which was broadcasted live from Marrakech. Continue reading
WEARING A BIKINI OR NOT
Spring has just only almost begun! However it is already time to check for your next glamorous Summer destination if your bikinis are still fashionable and to look at the new bikini collections.
Canal-luxe has selected a series of snapshots from the coolest beach bikinis. Though these bikinis won’t be available soon, there was plenty of sexy swim-spiration. High-waisted two-pieces, cut-outs, metallics, scarf-like prints and sheer cover-ups in animal motifs were all big trends.
We made a selection even if we did not include too many Victoria’s Secret models in our “Top 12” list, it was pretty hard considering that the lingerie label has nabbed some of the world’s hottest women! In fact, the Swanepoel brand retained our attention Our choice went on a bikini looking like a negligé. Continue reading
CANAL-LUXE PRIZE WINNER IS…
This weekend, Hyères welcomed the 31st edition of the International fashion festival? The winner of the Canal-luxe prize is Amanda Svart from Sweden. She also wan the Public Award City of Hyères. A specific congratulation to Amanda Svart. Continue reading
RAHUL MISHRA PARIS 2016
Rahul Mishra (born 7 November 1979) is an Indian fashion designer based in Mumbai and Delhi, who won the 2014 International Woolmark Prize at Milan Fashion Week. He is the first Indian designer to win the award.
Known for incorporating traditional Indian textiles, and handmade artisanship to his work, this collection is inspired by the Indian symboles of nature; the flowers that you find in the Indian culture. He modernised his culture and delivered it to us.
It is the emerging part of the new world: luxe, indian creation emulated by Leconaet Hemant in the past. Here we are changing of world and of territory going from the Extreme Orient to South Asia. Continue reading
THE PRINCE OF FASHION
Prince, the famous American singer, passed away at 57 year old today. “Sexy Motherfucker” – He was very creative and, to my mind, much more than Mickael Jackson.
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), known by his mononym Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor and has been a major figure in popular music for over three decades.
Prince was renowned as an innovator and was widely known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range. He was widely regarded as the pioneer of Minneapolis sound. Continue reading
RUMOURS ON KARL’S RETIREMENT
Yesterday rubbished rumours were sweeping the internet on the retirement of Karl Lagerfeld. Karl Lagerfeld has been the creative director of Chanel for more than 30 years. He was due to step down following the forthcoming pre-spring/summer show in Cuba but nothing happened in the sun.
In fact Karl Lagerfeld’s retirement is already planned, and rumours on whom will replace him is discussed on internet. Karl is indeed negotiating to stay one more year for a sum of 24 million euros that is why the family is currently considering an alternative.
THE WORST OF SHANGHAI WEEK
If we report on the best designers of the fashion week worldwide, we also have to report on the worst designers of the fashion weeks. Continue reading
ROCHAS HÉLÈNE
During 50 years, Hélène Rochas, nicknamed “the sophisticated panther” by the Amercian press, ran the fashion label and fragrances founded by her husband.
This Grande Dame embodied elegance to the French and was one of the iconic figures of fashion since 1940. Her Haute Couture clothes will be sold at an auction on May 12th, in Paris. With nearly 200 clothes including 80% of creation of Yves Saint Laurent, most of these Haute Couture clothes were the subject of publications and exhibitions, including at the Palais Galliera, the fashion museum of Paris. Continue reading
BLACKOUT TATOO BE WIDELY DISCUSSED
For years, tattooing endured the unwanted label of “low-brow art.” This was especially true in Hong Kong, where a casual, cookie-cutter attitude to tattooing was the norm. Our goal is to destroy that perception and provide the same exacting standards from leading studios across the world, giving Hong Kong a world-class option right in our backyard. For Blackout Tatoo the important is to make each tattoo precisely as good as it can be.
To help achieve this, BLACKOUT brings in a constant cycle of visiting world-class talent from across the globe. The new trend, Blackout Tatto is a very controversy tattoo.
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LANNERET SHANGHAI 2016
ONWARD VACUUM MOREAU PARIS
Former Gibo, for some time now renamed Onward Luxury Group, has acquired Paris-Moreau, one of the brands of handbags and luggage of the oldest luxury of France, for an undisclosed amount. The Group continues its diversification strategy, alongside the leather to proprietary brands Jil Sander and those licensed (including Rochas and Michael Kors).
The founder Fedor Shevchenko will continue to work as artistic director for the Parisian fashion house that has a boutique in Paris in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré area and in a number of corners in department stores such as Barneys New York, Isetan Tokyo, Beijing SKP , Shinsegae Seoul. Continue reading
SHANGHAI FASHION COPY
During the Shanghai Fashion week we discovered a Chinese fashion designer who without any inhibition presented the exact xerox of famous European designers. Has this young designer imagined that nobody will notice it? Continue reading
THE ROW X BY OLIVER PEOPLES
Just in time for summer, The Row X by Oliver Peoples eyewear collaboration ranging from professional daywear to late-night aesthetic, perfect to complete your festival look with a vintage touch. The collection lends itselt to the Olsen sisters’ effortless design sensibility and understated elegance with the Southern California influence of the iconic eyewear brand.
The project was born with the idea of marrying two brands with similar artistic sentiments, creating a storyline around the New York City professional woman and launching a collection based around a female inspiration of vintage iconic styles.
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C.J.YAO SHANGHAI 2016
AZZEDINE ALAÏA PARIS 2016
QATAR BUYS THE FRENCH FASHION WEEK
Italian fashion house Valentino, owned by Qatar’s Mayhoola for Investments, has offered 500 million euros (400.42 million pounds) to buy Balmain.
The French fashion house, led by artistic director Olivier Rousteing, has also received offers from a Chinese group and an American investor.
Created in 1945 by fashion designer Pierre Balmain, the house has grown remarkably under the leadership of Olivier Rousteing, its artistic director since 2011.
At the last Paris Fashion Week, Kendall Jenner modeled for the brand promoted it and was the top model of the common collection with H&M.
The Qatari have a very precise vision. They are looking at acquiring fashion designers to organize their own fashion week in their country. At the end, there will be no more talented fashion designers for the Paris Fashion week. Anyway, who cares? Continue reading
VACARELLO KICKS OUT SLIMANE
Anthony Vaccarello succeeds to Hedi Slimane at Yves Saint Laurent. Anthony Vaccarello, most recently the creative director of Versus Versace, has been nominated the new creative director of Yves Saint Laurent.
Mr. Vaccarello, a 36-year-old Italian-Belgian designer, succeeds to Hedi Slimane, whose long-rumored departure from Yves Saint Laurent, owned by the Paris-based group Kering, was made official on Friday. The president and chief executive of Yves Saint Laurent, stated: “His modern, pure aesthetic is the perfect fit for the maison.”
Mr. Vaccarello founded his own brand, in 2009, but will suspend that line to “devote himself fully to Saint Laurent,” according to a spokesman for the brand. He will be responsible for women’s wear, men’s wear, the couture line revived by Mr. Slimane and the image of the brand.
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AMATO BY FURNE DUBAI 2016
Launched in 2002 UAE, Amato, which means ‘beloved’ in Italian, is the brainchild of the much-awarded creative designer Furne One, who partnered with textile expert Rashid Ali, to build this Avant Garde label. Continue reading