I think it was Coco Chanel who said if you’re original, be ready to be copied.I love seeing a Zara window filled with Haute Couture clothes which are a mix of Vuitton and Sorbier! I think that’s genius. It’s even better than what I do! I love the styling, I love the story… Continue reading
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MAHARAJA FROM ORIENT IN EXPRESS
Nothing was too good for the Maharaja of Behar. His journeys on the Orient Express were an endless spectacle that dazzled the European elites, and his outrageous demands are the stuff of railway legend. Whether he was headed for the Pera Palace hotel or an international conference in London, the Maharaja brought his full retinue aboard with him. Before the journey began, he had his entire carriage redecorated in the purest Indian style to make them all feel at home, and he fuelled the wildest speculation by insisting that the curtains remain closed throughout the journey.
Pauline Moynat, a visionary and the only woman trunk-maker in history, founded Moynat in 1849, and soon made the house the most Parisian of the French leather goods and trunk makers of her time.Founded at the time of the Continue reading
DAVID LAPORT AMSTERDAM
David Laport is one of the most promising designers in Holland, and a wizard with materials.
Laport graduated two years ago at the Royal Academy of Art in the Hague. He impressed with a colorful set of plissé skirts that were blown straight up into the air, really technical tour de force pieces.
In his second collection, Laport surprised with a special developed fabric, a punky black mesh with small square holes, his modern take on lace. But what’s a David Laporte collection without entertaining show effects?
So there was a black, very short voluminous dress with feathers – which were not feathers – but unravelled nylon mesh. It looked ultralight and playful.
HERMES DARES NADEGE VANHEE
Nadège Vanhee is 36 years old. Famous both for her discretion, her talent and her efficiency, she seems to be the right person for that job.
She has been the Artistic designer for The Row, a label created by the Olsen Sisters. She worked as senior designer with Phebee Philo at Celine’s. Graduated in 2003 from the Antwerp Academy, she started her career at the famous belgian luggage brandname Delvaux and then at Martin Margiela’s in Paris.
Though the rumors no parties has confirmed her nomination but from our sources we know that it would be her.
CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE LEAVES HERMES
French designer Christophe Lemaire will leave Hermès after presenting his final collection for Spring/Summer 2015 during Paris Fashion Week in October.
The designer joined Hermès as the artistic director of the women’s ready-to-wear in 2010 following Jean Paul Gaultier’s departure and has now decided to dedicate himself fully to his own label which has seen significance growth of late.
“Working for Hermès has been a great pleasure: a profoundly enriching experience on both a human and professional level. I am proud of what we have built together” Lemaire shared today.
According to Axel Dumas, CEO of Hermès, the designer led Continue reading
FREND SATHAL
At the beginning the univers was transparent. A billion years ago, after the Big Bang, the universe was like an hydrogen fog, who have the capacity to absorb the ultraviolet. Fred Sathal’s coloration process is similar to the Big Bang, and that seems normal as the designer is coming from the edge of the Galaxy. Continue reading
ANA QUASOAR
Influenced by the period 1950, Ana Quasoar revisits Audrey Hepburn. She plays with colors, embroideries and precious stones. It is one of those artists who have a vision ahead of the others.
But her DNA are wedding dresses in pure white, the absolute chic.
Haute Couture or not, is not the subject regarding the artistic beauty of our philistine eyes.
Thank you for this exceptionnal moment. As usual, the hospitality and the organization were first class and, as you know, the success of a presentation of Couture is made of details.
OSCAR CARVALLO COUTURE
Like an arrow in the heart, the situation around the world lead to the reflection on how to transcend the future. “A pastoral symphony of blossoming girls in the shade of an Autumn night,” began the pretty prose which elaborated on the half-girls, half-flowers, appearing in the deepening dusk in the garden.
A look between Galliano, Courrège, and Dior style tried to prevail. “Save our souls”, was the theme of the collection. Unfortunately in copying and looking for a style he lost his own style.
For the final, there was no pregnant wedding dress like Chanel earlier in the week, instead the wedding dress looked like a bee on a wedding cake.
After “La Femme Poisson”, the “Eagle eyes” collection, Oscar Carvallo continues to revisit the nature. He loves to say that “Life is too short to dress sadly”.
We agree with him.
MARY KATRANTZOU
H 2OBVIOUSLY FAMOUS
Since the dawn of time, crystals have fascinated man. They have been associated to symbolic meaning and healing properties. Crystals are from a molten rock, it is the heat in the heart of the earth and that was the theme “On Aura Tout Vu” chose for their 2015 collection.
Livia and Yassen took us beyond the galaxy, in a cold and on a crystallized earth, but the suns that produce photosynthesis are not far away. It is the door of their universe waiting to melt their crystals into glamorous dresses for WonderWoman like Livia. The symbolism of water and rock crystal is Continue reading
DARE SCHIAPARELLI BY Zzzzzzz
For the second Schiaparelli couture show, the designer Marco Zanini has designed a collection of twenty models which is a mix of ridiculous and flashy color. Born in Milan of a swedish mother and a milanese father, Marco Zanini was born in 1971; a very bad news for fashion industry. Moderation is not the style of Marco Zanini like Schiaparelli.
The designer sent out a collection which made clear references to Schiaparelli’s 1930’s heyday, as well as the style of chic women living in occupied France in the 1940’s. And so what, we know to relaunch a brand you have to take into consideration the past, but after 2 years it is time for you Mr Zanini to take off by yourself and to get away from the archives.
ON AURA TOUT VU
DIANA VREELAND
Diana Vreeland (September 29, 1903 – August 22, 1989), was a noted columnist and editor in the field of fashion. She worked for the fashion magazines Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue and as a special consultant at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1964.
She was born as Diana Dalziel in Paris, France, at 5, avenue du Bois-de-Boulogne (Avenue Foch). Vreeland was the eldest daughter of American socialite mother Emily Key Hoffman (1876–1928) and British father Frederick Young Dalziel (1868–1960). Hoffman was a descendant of George Washington’s brother as well as a cousin of Francis Scott Key.
Diana Vreeland “discovered” actress Lauren Bacall in the Continue reading
ANA QUASOAR
Ana Quasoar is one of those Frenchwomen who has mastered the nonchalant Parisian style which many ladies around the world are jealous. Located in the rue de la Banque Paris (the heart of the Fashion Industry).
What they say is true — all old things become new again. And such is the case with the classic pastel trend that was sighted on the runways in different interpretations, from splashes of powder blue and purple to dusty pink and yellow.
Sugary hues have been modernized into sleek and elegant summertime wear with the notion of a power woman. Brave head-to-toe in the trend for the new season by layering cotton candy colors and experimenting with fabric textures.
Another fun idea is to experiment with colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. Whether married as mint green and Continue reading
BRIGHT DIAMANTE BY GUCCI
The location is a two-storey house with colorful walls that match with the outfits of the models: yellow, fuchsia, cobalt blue, red, turquoise and white. Continue reading
WILLABELLE ONG
Born and raised in Singapore, now Australian-based Willabelle Ong is the creative professional, influencer, and travel enthusiast behind the luxury lifestyle and fashion site, Pale Division. She has collaborated and blogged for a diverse clientele, with profiles ranging from Gucci, Longines, and Schwarzkopf, to eBay, Sony, and Lenovo.
Other celebrated brands that have reached out include SK-II, Mode Creation Munich (MCM), Logitech, Nokia, Magnum, NARS, Benefit, ASOS, Reebonz, Melissa, River Island, and so on.
Travel-wise, Willabelle’s work has taken her on sponsored trips to remarkable countries — the most recent being France for instance, as well as the opportunity to Continue reading
SAINT LAURENT
Mr. Slimane, I hated being sit on the ground like a student, and you know why? Just because I have 55 years old, when we noticed that Mr Pinault sat also on the floor we remained silent and shut up. The designer gives us his vision on California in the 1970s, at the highlight of the anti-war movement. He mixes all the influences; Hippy, Flower Power, Folk Music, Rock, Surf Culture, and war veterans to create one of the most diverse and sartorially disruptive moments in recent history.
Leather cow patchwork poncho, Baja hoodie or pony skin cape. There were perfectos, intricately embellished hippy vests and studded suede jackets.
Then he added the essential accessories such as neck scarves, silver jewelry. He mixed western gringos and flower power culture; very difficult to understand any way. Oh, by the way I could not see anything as the spotlights were in my face.
DIOR FOR DEVOTED CLIENTS
The Designer Kris Van Assche gets points for coming up with a rather original interpretation of the used and abused style. The introduction of Breton-esque bumble bee striped tank tops first worn like vest with the suits and then later, on their own, and paired with comfy denim jeans.
Showing suits, jeans, and blazers covered in hand written musing of Mr. Christian Dior. It was featured on short sleeve shirts, denim jackets, and most captivating on cropped sweatshirts worn over shirts that peeked out from above and below. Van Assche once again produced a surprisingly novel offering for the devoted Dior customer, very devoted indeed.
WOOYOUNGMI PARIS 2015
Born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1959 and growing up in a post-war country brimming with political unrest, Woo Youngmi was fortunate to find creativity close to home. Her father, the head of an architectural firm, and her mother, who taught both art and piano, did their utmost to use what they had to provide a creative environment for their five children.
In 1978 Woo Youngmi enters Sung-kyun-kwan University in Seoul to begin her fashion studies. On graduating in 1983 she wins the Osaka International Fashion award.
By 1988 Woo Youngmi has launched the menswear brand SOLID HOMME, starting out with a small boutique in Seoul. She becomes the first menswear ready-to-wear female designer in Korea.
In 1989 her younger sister Woo Janghee, having completed her studies in applied fine arts, joins Woo Youngmi at the design helm. Side-by-side they build one of the leading brands in Korea.
In 1993 Woo Youngmi and some young designer friends begin ‘New Wave’, as a platform for young designers to Continue reading
JUUN J MENSWEAR SPRING 2015
This is one of those designers who always have a vision ahead of the others. Pure white is the absolute chic. He has understood that gender is not a subject in itself, what matters is the beauty of the artistic print that gives our secular eyes, we never see the obvious. Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant …
MAJE TRIES LUXURY
The SMCP group has decided to create a new division of luxury: Maje Paris. The group wants to offer to its clients exclusive outfits and has chosen Maje Paris to sell them. This is also probably to counter Zara’s offer. Continue reading
ERMANNO SCERVINO
The dynamism fuelling the creative research is also the driving force behind the corporate strategy.Constant interaction between knowledge and experimentation materialises in a product that brings together innovation and craft excellence. In 2007 the headquarters was opened in Grassina, in the hilly environs of Florence.
The atelier, the research laboratory and the prototype, knitwear and finished garment departments are grouped together in the new premises so that they are in continual contact with the style concept. This is to the benefit of Ermanno Scervino’s working strategy, which is to be directly engaged in the developments of his research, remaining in intimate contact with all the phases of workmanship.
The new headquarters also houses the offices in charge of administration and manufacturing and distribution logistics for the entire group. This dynamises Continue reading
PHILIPP PLEIN NOT EMPTY
Starting with a personal vision more than ten years ago, by now the company PHILIPP PLEIN can look back on a successful history. Based in Switzerland, he has been creating an exclusive, surprising and uncompromising brand.
Today it is a global luxury lifestyle brand, rich in variety with more than ten different categories: fashion for men, women and kids, luggage, jewellery and lunettes. The home collection includes home furniture, home accessories, garden furniture, dog accessories, lightning and kitchen.
The noble aura of the brand opened the doors to the best stores worldwide, in over 60 different countries the company distributes products, including PHILIPP PLEIN monobrand stores in: Monte Carlo, Saint Tropez, Cannes, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vienna, Kitzbühel, Continue reading