MORE AND SIMPLE SPIRIT
The French Fashion Federation have simplified its name and changed the logo and the internet website. From now, the federation will be known as La Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. In the past the full name of the French Fashion Federation was : La Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode, especially long and not easy to translate in english. So the decision was made to simplify the name but still not really to translate…. This is the french organisation.
The story of the founding of the Federation’s respective trade associations dates back to 1868, when Paris-based British designer Charles Frederick Worth created the Chambre Syndicale de la Confection et de la Couture pour Dames et Fillettes. In 1911, the trade association became strictly couture-focused, shortening its name to the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture. After World War II, it was changed once again to La Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Continue reading
CHANEL KNOCK-OFF
Last Friday, in California, federal judge condemned 30 sellers of counterfeit Chanel-logoed products that had been operating through Amazon.com. the famous luxury house
The court condemned $100,000 each seller-defendant for every knock-off item they sold leaving Chanel to collect somewhere around $3 million as a result of the decision.
Amazon must now disable the defending stores and take down images of any infringing product. Amazon Payments is this week supposed to transfer funds held in the accounts of the sellers to Chanel. Although details of the account holdings are not available, the totals are unlikely to equal the amount of damages.
RIMO WAY FOR SUCCESS
In June, the LVMH-owned brand hired Hector Muelas as Chief Brand Officer to oversee the brand’s global marketing and communications.
This month, Rimowa appointed Rocky Jacob as Chief Product Officer, marking as the second major appointment for the German luggage producer.
Rocky Jacob, Rimowa’s newest addition, headed the Alphabet-owned home automation producer that created the “learning” digital thermostat that adjusts room temperature based on patterns. At Nest, he served Head of Industrial Design, and now he will serve as an adviso. Continue reading
BALMAIN MENSWEAR PARIS 2018
DIOR FASHION HOME AGE
Gentlemen, you are so slim to be a man ! Kris Van Assche celebrates a decade at the helm of the label, paying homage to the savoir-faire of the brand with a new Christian Dior Atelier label that appeared on the sleeves of suits, as a ribbon print on a coat, and in logo form on white T-shirts.
Van Assche used the black suit jacket as a canvas for experiments in extreme tailoring. He highlighted its sporty potential by pairing a body-skimming version with fluid pants and sneakers, or slinging a sleeveless variant over a bare chest and tiny shorts. Continue reading
BORIS BIDJAN SABERI PARIS 2018
VUITTON MEN’S SPRING 2018
RON FRASCH JOINS BURBERRY’S BOARD
Formerly president and chief merchandising office of Saks Fifth Avenue, Ron Frasch has just been invited to join the Board of Directors of Burberry.
Burberry has tapped veteran retailer and private equity partner Ron Frasch as a member of its board of directors. He will serve as a non-executive director and a member of the remuneration and nomination committee, with effect from September.
Frasch is an operating partner at the Newton, Mass.-based private equity firm Castanea Partners. His focus is on the luxury space, which includes apparel, accessories, footwear and jewelry.
Frasch is also joining Burberry as it rethinks its strategy in the U.S., where it has a mix of wholesale and retail outlets. Sales have been shrinking in the region due to a variety of factors.
FENDI MENSWEAR MILAN 2018
BRANQUINHO QUITS FASHION
Just a few sentences to say it is the end. Véronique Branquinho, who had successfully relaunched her feminine ready-to-wear brand five years ago, announces the ending clap.
The Belgian designer created her own couture house in 1998, parading for the first time in Paris at the age of 24. Alone at the head of her company, affected by the financial crisis, she had to stop her ready-to-wear collections (woman and man) for the first time in 2009.
In 2012, she started again with the women’s line in Spring-Summer 2013 thanks to Onward Luxury Group (ex-Gibò), which had always continued to produce its line of shoes. The European subsidiary of the Japanese group Onward, a reference in Italy for the production and distribution of very high-end collections, holds Jil Sander. Continue reading
VERSACE SPRING SUMMER 2018 MILAN
CASTA AND GARREL IN LUMIO
Louis Garrel and Lætitia Casta got married last Saturday in the village of Lumio in Corsica, where Jacques Mouclier once had his house, located a few kilometers from Calvi. The Village is hanging on the Corsican mountain facing the citadel of Calvi where it is said that Admiral Nelson would have lost his eye.
Paris Match reminds us that Lætitia Casta owns a villa in Lumio in which her grandmother worked as a housekeeper. This marriage took everyone’s attention because the two stars were present at the same time at the last Cannes Film Festival, but did not want to climb the stairs of the palace of the festivals together.
Who is Louis Garrel, Laetitia Casta’s new husband? This 39-year-old comedian is the son of film director Philippe Garrel, and regularly plays in French independent films. He has never played in big blockbusters, but has nevertheless managed to create a solid career. Continue reading
FIRST VISION BY MALKOVICH
Première Vision Paris, Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 5:30 pm: meet at the heart of the Forum Première Vision Fabrics (Hall 6) to discover the winners of the ninth edition of the PV Awards.
The opportunity to reward the most remarkable, inventive and innovative creations and leathers selected from the exhibitors of Première Vision Fabrics and Première Vision Leather. In order to make its choice, the world’s first clothing and leatherwear trade fair meets in September each year with a prestigious jury made up of influential personalities from the international fashion scene. Continue reading
ROCHAS POP-UP STORE IN PARIS
With Paris men’s fashion week around the corner, Rochas has opened its first pop-up store dedicated to its fledgling men’s wear line under creative director Beatrice Ferrant.
Located at 420 rue Saint-Honoré, the minimalist space, with a décor mixing parquet flooring, linear black units and a black marble counter, offers a selection of picks from across the brand’s fall 2017 ready-to-wear and accessories lines. Spanning sweatshirts with craggy textures and crease-free tuxedo pant with elasticated waists. The urban-chic collection has been designed under Ferrant, who was tapped by the Inter Parfums-owned house last September to revive its men’s line after a 22-year hiatus. Continue reading
KATIE EARY LONDON 2018
CHASTAIN MARRIED MONCLER
Jessica Chastain married Moncler Executive in Italy. The bride wore a custom-made strapless white gown which seems to be designed by Riccardo Tisci, who was present at the wedding, posting live updates on his Instagram account.
The ceremony gathered celebrities and representatives of the fashion world, including Anne Hathaway, who was wearing a violet a red Valentino gown, flanked by husband Adam Shulman; actress Emily Blunt, who sported a Peter Pilotto fall cerise dress with metallic sandals; Moncler’s chief executive officer Remo Ruffini; Giorgio Armani’s niece Roberta Armani; British Vogue editor in chief Edward Enninful, and socialite Bianca Brandolini d’Adda, who wore an Azzedine Alaïa fall 2016 two-piece look, made of a burgundy laced crop top and long skirt. Continue reading
HERMES MADE IN FRANCE
Hermès will create 220 jobs in France with the inauguration of two new production sites for leather goods in Normandy, Val-de-Reuil and New Aquitaine, in Saint-Juvien.
On June 13, the company will inaugurate a new leather goods store in Val-de-Reuil (Eure), to host workshops formerly located on a site of Hermès Parfums and which are destined to develop. Eventually, the manufacture of leather goods will make 250 craftsmen work there.
All of our leather good items are made in France, notably highlighting that “the French craft tradition from which they are derived enhances their image with an international clientele. Continue reading
FASHION QATAR AIR WAVE
Stefano Sassi, chief executive officer of Valentino, responded about the political decision of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Libya to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar: the Italian fashion group being controlled by Qatar Mayhoola for Investments.
The three Gulf countries and Egypt accused Qatar of supporting terrorism and destabilizing the region. Qatar which shares its only land border with Saudi Arabia has rejected the accusations, calling them “unjustified” and “baseless.”
Qatari citizens have been told they have 14 days to leave Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE, and those countries also banned their own citizens from entering Qatar. Continue reading
LINDBERGH CROSSING THE ATLANTIC
Ermanno Scervino has asked the photographer Peter Lindbergh to launch the fall advertising campaign of his label. Set in Paris, the images are fronted by Italian model Mariacarla Boscono.
Flanked by male model Victor Norlander, Boscono is captured strolling on the riverfront of the Seine in the black, white and colored images.
Scervino said Boscono was “perfect” for the campaign, explaining how “thanks to her personality, she is able to interpret all my creations in an original and authentic way.”
As the designer wanted a strong and independent woman to embody his fall collection, Boscono is styled in mannish garments a total-white suit and flat, lace-up shoes. More feminine light dresses, embellished with pleats and details in lace, are coupled with military-inspired, oversize coats with fur inserts. Continue reading
GUCCI CRUISE 2018 COLLECTION
HENNEQUIN SOUL PHOTOGRAPHER
Yesterday I met a human being who was dripping with talent. Although the climb was treacherous to the hill of Saint-Cloud, the view from the top was worth it all.
A true artist from head to toe, he could even be the son of Patrick Demarchelier. His presence was piercing. “I have always been fascinated by the great painters” mused John, who crafts portraits with the grace of the renaissance painters. He interprets the light and the dark, the tonality and the relationships between the colours, the compositions and the general ambience in a way that only he can.
He is the Vermeer of photography. I adore his almost cinematic compositions, the movement in his photos brings the subject matter to life, creating a tangible sense of vulnerability. Continue reading
JACQUEMUS THE SANTONS
Collection red nec, poetic and feminine. “The Santons de Provence” by Jacquemus, with that new collection, the creator pays tribute to his region “La Provence”. This time he has chosen as theme “The Santons” after “The reconstruction” and “The red nose”. Continue reading
TUNIS FASHION WEEK
In today’s world, the same 10k euro dress sold in 100 points of sales all around the world does not make the difference and does not interest rich clients. Luxury clients want more privacy and exclusivity and do not matter about price. In 2017, he or she also looks for more social responsibility and care for ecology.
If Paris is recognised worlwide as the capital of Haute Couture, Tunis aims to be the capital of the Ready-Couture as well as a perfect destination for Pre-Collections happenings.
Our concept is to offer a single 3 days event that gathers buyers, UNHI clients and press from all around the world, likewise, a key-in-hand opportunity to organize a Pre-Collection or Ready-Couture fashion show creating impactful events and photo contents for the brands.
For the second consecutive year, the Elite Model Look contest is joining the Tunis Fashion Week . By allowing the organization of a Tunisian competition, during the closing evening, which federates youth around fashion and modeling, the agency Elite accompanies Tunisia in its desire for international recognition. Continue reading