WWD auctions off couture stockings for charity [ebeautydaily]
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Gladiator-chic
What stood out on the runway of Chanel’s cruise 2007 collection? The chic knee high Gladiator sandals, which easily took the spotlight away from the rest of the line. In beige, metallic and black, Lagerfeld presented an incredibly sexy sandal which will no doubt spark a trend for Spring/Summer 07. (image: Style.com) Let’s face it, like skinny jeans its unlikely the knee highs will suit all, and Sergio Rossi’s lower length (pictured below) is perfect for those looking for an alternative. The sandal isn’t up on his website yet, but in its place is a higher heeled, mid calf, metallic interpretation, although not as sophisticated. Strutt Couture also on point has a glam but casual gold chained sandal within its wares for spring/summer 07, with my name all over it!
Read MoreBringing a sample of high fashion to the masses….
There are often details of one sample sale or another practically every week. But at one time (not so long ago), sample sales were hard to come by. Indulging in designer pieces meant spending a small fortune, high fashion was and unashamedly for the elite. Being one of the few in fashion to not frequent sample sales, I decided it was time I found out more about the sample sale phenomenon and made arrangements to get together with founder of one the first and most established sales in the UK “Designer Sales UK (DSUK) Elaine Foster Gandey. By the time I arrived to Brick Lane, late after losing my way and walking round in circles for over half and hour, I had literally lost the will. Vowing (although I still haven’t) to get myself a pocket A-Z I waited feeling slightly nervous. A couple of minutes later Elaine emerged from the back, striding towards me confidently with a smile, putting me totally at ease and erasing all my earlier feelings of complete and utter distress.
Read MoreChina & Shanghai Fashion Week
Some amazing pieces from China & Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 07. Click on the pictures to re-direct to info about the designer. While its quite baffling, there is actually a debate going on as to whether the Chambre Syndicale made the right decision in encouraging fresh new ideas by inviting Boudicca, Lefranc Ferrant, Nicolas Le Cauchois, Cathy Pill, Gerald Watelet and Gustavo Lins to show at Paris Couture week in January 2007. It would be even more refreshing if a designer from a not publicised enough, fashion week was extended an invitation. {images: Reuters}
Read MoreFashion Urban Village
Date: 5th Dec 2006. Time: 7.30pm- 10.30pm Venue: The Fashion and Textile Museum, Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF As part of a three week exhibition titled Production Lines. 4WALL art collective will be holding “New Urban Villagers” an exploration of fashion in motion, the female form and the couture of the London Villager. The work of London’s finest young fashion talent will be presented via dance’s bad girls Ballet Evolution. For more info visit www.4wall.co.uk and check out the flyer below.
Read MoreBlack Heritage Season @ The V&A, London
When: Friday 10 November 2006, 10.30-17.00 Where: Seminar Room 1 @ The Victoria and Albert Museum Lollipop Dress Bluebeat Style The arrival of African and Caribbean people in Britain during the 50s and 60s witnessed the blending of various styles. Through talks, discussion and reminiscence, film extracts, photographs and the Swinging Sixties exhibition, we shall explore hair styles, Black style and entertainment, and the impact of the African Diaspora on design. The event will feature new and leading fashion designers, style icons and academics. To have your photographs used as part of our one-day exhibition, send good quality photocopies of your images (in colour where applicable) to the African Caribbean Officer (+44 (0)20 7942 2184) at the V&A, no later than 27 October 2006. ——————————- When: Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 November 2006, 11.00-17.30 Where: Victoria and Albert Museum KULTURE2COUTURE 2006 Fashion is for everyone at the V&A – Kulture2Couture is an exciting new platform for showcasing and promoting the work of some of London’s most creative African and Caribbean fashion designers. The programme of events repeat for both days and includes dazzling catwalk shows featuring headline designers, a bustling trade fair of fashion, hands-on workshops and master-classes led by industry specialists. This is a partnership project between the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the V&A. For more information go to www.kulture2couture.com [The V&A]
Read MoreKey buyers place orders at Pure
During this summer’s busy event calendar, Pure stood strong as London’s leading trade fashion show this August with buyers from department stores attending and placing orders for spring/summer 2007 as well as top ups for autumn/winter 2006. Independents visiting Pure included Subcouture, Pastiche, Psyche, Sunday Best, Mark Phillips, Graham and Greene, Shu Shu as well as the top department stores such as Harvey Nichols, John Lewis, Harrods, Selfridges, House of Fraser, Dunnes Stores, El Cortes Ingles and Bloomingdales. Although industry reflects signs of tough trading in retail, Pure continued to attract quality retailers with many orders being made and Pure remained as busy as last August’s show. Pure displayed over 800 quality brands from young creative lines to the directional, appealing to top-end boutiques and progressive retailers who can be sure to find fresh ideas to buy into.
Read MoreH&M to team up with Viktor & Rolf
After the success of H&M’s collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld and Stella McCartney, the high street fashion retailer has announced it will be teaming up with Dutch design duo Viktor and Rolf to produce a collection for Autumn/Winter 2006. Of the venture, Viktor & Rolf said, “If haute couture is the most sublime form of fashion, then H&M is fashion at its most democratic. Our roots are based in couture. It’s the heart and soul of our work. But we also love to play with opposites: Transformation is a key element of our signature style,” H&M must have high hopes for the collection after reporting total growth in sales of only 9 per cent compared to a previous 15 per cent. Aside from poor sales it’s also lost its position as Europe’s largest clothes retailer to Spanish fashion group, Inditex. (owners of Zara)
Read MoreEvolving Denim Identity
Famed for it’s innovative designs and high quality, designer David Lim keeps winning the hearts of denim lovers with his signature line Kasil Jeans. Fans of the label already include Jennifer Aniston, Lindsay Lohan, Alyssa Milano, and Brad Pitt. Available at Fred Segal, E Street Denim, Blue Bee and Couture Candy….
Read MoreInterviews: Anton Heunis
Name: Anton Heunis Occupation: Luxury Jewellery Designer What inspired you to pursue jewellery design? I have always been fascinated by jewellery. It is something extremely personal. Like fashion, it is an art form that intrudes the wearer’s personal space – as if it is almost a part of the one wearing it. . I think it is amazing to be able to create an object that can build on the identity of another person.
Read MoreHelena holds exhibition
“In modelling, there is no point in trying to prove you have a brain, so why even bother. I’d sooner save the energy for something more meaningful.” -Helena Christensen Model turned photographer Helen Christensen, will be holding her first French photographic exhibition during Paris Couture week (23rd , 25th Jan) in the first floor gallery at Colette. [vogue.com]
Read MoreClassic Hollywood Glam Rock
Couture invites you to the “Classic Hollywood Glam Rock” extravaganza of the season….. The Photoshoot party Saturday 10th December 2005 6th Floor The Penthouse Club Leicester Square Photoshoot: 7pm – 10pm Afterparty: 10pm – The early hours Free Entry before 7.30pm, £7 after
Read MoreHouse of Dereon launches to a mixed reaction
So Beyonce’s new line is causing quite a stir, some think its way too expensive while others can’t get enough. Either way, many are talking about the debut of the House of Dereon. Beyonce has released a statement saying, ” the aim is to fuse celebrity power and design artistry into a brand of global importance.” Intending to offer affordable couture, furs, ready-to-wear, denim and casual sportswear, the line is named after her seamstress grandma and according to the bootylicious babe its theme is, taking nothing and turning it into something because that’s what my grandmother did with all kinds of fabrics. She just turned everything into masterpieces, and that’s what my mother does.” Could Beyonce be a bit deranged? Tina’s creations are far from masterpieces, more like god awful! Destiny Child’s style has drastically changed since they were released from wearing the nightmare that was Tina Knowles designs. And they emerged more stylish and glam then ever…. It’s very likely her grandma did create something out of nothing but today, Miss and Mrs Knowles are far from doing they same. With a great deal of start up capital enabling them to invest in better fabrics than most, this really cant be what Beyonce’s referring to as nothing. It’s bad enough she’s joined the whole celebrity cum fashion designer posse who are determined to take over the industry, but trying to justify it, with a lame grandma theme really doesn’t sound too good. The collection isn’t as bad as Tina’s earlier work, but the House of Dereon hasn’t really made or added any creative differences to the industry. Nevertheless sales of the label probably won’t reflect this, and everyone will most likely run out to buy pieces because Miss Knowles supposedly designed it. Jeans are currently available for purchase on […]
Read MoreAida Korman
Name: Aida Korman Occupation: Fashion Designer Who were your fashions influences growing up? My Italian design and couture education; coolhunting experiences on London’s streets, markets and museums; traditional Bosnian craftsmanship and fashion business development in Prague were influences that formed my fashion energy which recalls the mix of cultures, ethnicities and religions. What was the first item you ever made? I believe dimije, harem pants. They’re amazing clothes, one can wrap themselves into three to twelve meters of fabric required to make a dimije. A few years ago I made a collection called Dimije 501 named after Levi’s 501. A Dimjie is the only outfit still represented in contemporary Bosnian women’s wear after five hundred years. You worked for Alexander McQueen, what was that experience like? It was an intense and romantic experience just like Alexander McQueen’s style. At the time he was showing in the glass factory and the whole collection seemed to be based on impossible possible combinations. I liked it because it inspired me to continue on my handcraft research. What type of woman do you design for? Strong and seductive, nostalgic but not fragile at all, women in politics, women who stay at home with the children, women at leisure….. What difficulties have you found in your career, and do you think there is enough support provided for fashion designers today? Everybody knows about the gay lobby in the fashion industry. As a woman it worked against me but I was lucky enough to gain big fans ranging from photographers to journalists. There is not enough support for fashion designers but I’m not looking for support, I just need a fair share partner. If you could start your career again, what would you do differently? First I would study then apply it to my work but […]
Read MoreUma, Juicy and Cox
:: Juicy Couture are getting ready to launch in Spring 2006, Couture Couture. A collection featuring 20 pieces of intricate designs. :: Uma Thurman’s new movie Prime not only stars Meryl Streep but Uma Thurman’s clothes. The budget was so tight, the sexy star had to wear her own clothes in order to keep costs down. :: Patrick Cox has come under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority for failing to respond to complaints about his recent provocative advertisement featuring a topless model biting the leg of a man whose bare buttocks are on show…
Read MoreSymposium
LONDON AS A FASHION CAPITAL – REALITIES OF A THRIVING INDUSTRY A discussion on the realities of London’s Fashion Industry by key On|Off designers, industry experts and fashion scholars Wednesday, 21 September 2005 13:00 till 18:00 On|Off at The Royal Academy of Arts 6 Burlington Gardens, W15 3EX 1st Floor – Gallery Catwalk Room Outline London’s position as a fashion capital is well established, originally in the days of Haute Couture, alongside Paris and subsequently New York, Milan,Tokyo, Sydney and even San Paolo. Fashion therefore represents a key component within London¹s creative industries. Do the realities of the London Fashion Industry reflect this position within the increasingly demanding world of global fashion? This symposium aims to address the dichotomy between the perceptions of London as both a fashion capital of creative and innovative labels and as a reflection of fashion interacting with the cutting edge world of the arts in an eclectic array of collections. This is in contrast to the reality of a nation whose manufacturing profile is in decline and whose small labels have virtually no advertising budget or local manufacturing. The symposium will take place at the Royal Academy of Arts at the culmination of the On|Off presentations during London Fashion Week.
Read MoreI.am Clothing
What do you get when you combine the front man (Will.i.am) and the head stylist (Lor-e Philips) of the multi platinum selling Black Eyed Peas? A creative and unique label by the name of I.am clothing. Founded with the motivation of creating one off pieces rather than mass produced garments, I am clothing is haute couture for the street and consists of waistcoats, skirts, blazers, trousers and scarves. Will.i.am known for his eccentric style is a former student of the LA Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising while Lor-e Philips is widely recognised for her design and styling talents in the television, film and music industry. An advocator of individualism Lor-e talks to us about what makes I.am different from the rest. Your bio states that I.am clothing was created to awaken the world to your view of fashion, what is your view of fashion? We believe that everyone should just be themselves, whatever that is…not following trends and be true to yourself when it comes to fashion. Wear what you like and want to, not what society dictates to you… How would you describe your style? Individualistic… You produce 12 pieces of each of your designs and each piece of clothing is personally signed and numbered by Will.i.am. This is a great unique selling point…what made you decide to do this and once I.am clothing gets bigger and you produce more of each item, will it be something you can continue in the future? We decided to originally to stand against mass production. no one wants to wear something that everyone else already has…this fall/winter collection 2005 has gone up to 500 pieces being produced, they are all still signed and numbered individually by will.i.am… Whom would you class as a fashion icon? Anyone who wears what they want, […]
Read MoreGianfranco Ferre at the V&A
Wednesday 13 July 2005 Internationally celebrated Italian fashion designer Gianfranco Ferré will show, for the first time in the UK, highlights from his extensive archive and 2005/6 Autumn / Winter collection in a series of catwalk shows at the V&A. Including Ferré’s trademark reinvention of the white shirt, the outfits selected for these shows will all reflect the designer’s passion for travel and will feature clothes inspired by cultures from all over the world. In 1978 the Gianfranco Ferré company was founded and in 1989 Ferré was appointed artistic director of Christian Dior, where he designed Haute Couture and women’s prêt -à-porter collections until 1996 when he returned to working exclusively for his own company. Gianfranco Ferré‘s enduring, elegant and structured designs have influenced young designers all over the world. He also has a reputation as an innovator in the manipulation of materials, including new techniques such as laser cutting cloth to create perforated patterns in his latest collection. Free entry but tickets are very limited so booking is essential Tickets for the Gianfranco Ferre show are available from 27 June 2005 Call +44 (0)20 7942 2820 [Text and Image: V&A Museum]
Read MoreSummer Ball
Kaiz Boutique, one of the hottest shopping havens in Covent Garden – filled to the brim with exciting and definitive fashion invites you to join them at their Summer Ball. This exclusive event will be held on Friday 15th July 2005 from 6:30pm at Elysium, one of London’s most glamorous and decadent venues. You will be treated to a cocktail reception and a night of stunning fashion. This will be your chance to preview one off pieces from the crop of London’s top design talent and as always there will be some fantastic extra entertainment with a live performance from R&B Sensation Kele Le Roc and Prince of Soul – Paul Japlin. The celebrations will then continue well into the evening with an after party of fun, frolics and fashion. In addition to this we aim with your help to raise money for Cancer Research UK, a highly worthwhile cause. We will be holding a charity raffle with some fantastic prizes up for grabs. This will be your chance to be part of a TV extravaganza as this event will be filmed by SKY. Make sure you come looking stylish as the SKY team will be filming all aspects of the event and may choose to interview you for the programme. Don’t miss this chance to shake up your wardrobe, evolve your style and receive a privileged client discount of 20% on any of the stunning urban, classic and couture pieces on show. Check out the Kaiz Boutique website www.kaizboutique.co.uk to see photos from previous shows. Why not treat yourself to a new outfit for this fantastic event? – present this email at Kaiz Boutique for a 15% discount. Tickets £18 (Ticket Line: 020 7240 1124 – 12pm to 7pm). The places are limited for this visionary event – Due […]
Read MoreUma Thurman for Tag Heuer
Hollywood superstar Uma Thurman is everything TAG Heuer is: elegant, glamorous, strong and prestigious. Like the Swiss watchmaking icon for whom she is a Global Brand Ambassador, she is not afraid to take risks, to seek out the most surprising and demanding roles Hollywood has to offer, and through sheer discipline, strength of character, natural grace and talent, turn in some of the most powerful and charismatic performances of her generation. A living legend, Uma Thurman exudes glamour and prestige. Intelligent and audacious, uniquely mysterious and feminine, she personifies the myriad richness of the TAG Heuer woman. For Uma Thurman and the exceptional women she represents, TAG Heuer proposes two new, trend-setting, ultra-glamorous and diamond-rich styles: TAG Heuer Haute Couture; and TAG Heuer Prêt-à-Porter.
Read MoreNext Fashion in Motion
Friday 27 May 2005 Anne Valérie Hash Fashion shows at 13.30, 15.30, 19.00 & 20.30 Raphael Gallery One of France’s rising couture stars, Anne Valerie Hash cites Coco Chanel as her greatest inspiration. Her deconstuctionist styles have been internationally applauded for their unique blend of menswear and delicate femininity and the subtle craftsmanship of their external seams and bindings. Fashion In Motion presents Hash’s Summer 2005 couture collection. Free entry but tickets are very limited so booking is essential Tickets are available from 16 May 2005 Call +44 (0)20 7942 2820 Visit www.vam.ac.uk
Read MoreFashion Success
Thursday May 5th saw Kingly Court, a shopping courtyard just off Carnaby Street, London transformed into fashion heaven. The weather was superb, the atmosphere exciting and everyone was enjoying Fashion Garden. Fashion Garden was conceived by Hayley Baynard and Sarah Cox. With the help of the London Fashion Forum, Hayley and Sarah both students in their final year at the Arts Institute at Bournemouth, brought together a beautiful display of Fashion and Art in the form of a static exhibition and a Catwalk Show. The exhibition was officially opened by illustrator Daisy de Villeneuve and contained photography, illustrations and textile designs from Netta Laor, Lucy Butler, Elisenda Rusell, Kate Berman, Ria Roberts and Nicola Mole. To following was the Catwalk Show which consisted of 12 new designers Rise and Shine, Nirva and La’Pierre Ltd, Maame Baryeh, Elinor Franklin, Amy Marie Hall, Almost Certainly, Sado Fashion House, Artless, Fazed Out Heidi Mottram, and Tiffany McCall Couture. Each collection had its own take on the floral theme. For more info about Fashion Garden, visit www.fashiongarden.co.uk Text: Michele Obi
Read MoreInterviews: Effi Samara
Colour, Colour Colour is what Effi Samara is about. Boasting a clientele of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kirsten Dunst and Alicia Keys, the half Greek/half Scottish designer appeals to the known and unknown, dresses 18 – 80 year olds and has a knack for combining the 18th & 21st Century. With the backing of a dedicated team the label has managed to grow from strength to strength and if past achievements are anything to go by then there is no doubt that the future for Effi Samara is bright.
Read MoreStarr D Showing in San Francisco
NEW YORK DESIGNER, STARR D, TO SHOW COLLECTION AT SAN FRANCISCO’S FIRST OFFICIAL FASHION WEEK. Karen Starr-DelloIacono, designer and CEO of Starr D, has reinvented denim fashion. Karen has officially been named the “Queen of Jeans” by those that are now part of her growing fan base. Her original designs are causing quite a sensation after being introduced for the first time at the 2003 MTV Latinamerica Video Music Awards as the denim designer of choice for the celebrity gift bags. The low cut of the pants are not only very comfortable but also empowering since it showcases the feminine curves. Combined with the softness of the material, it looks like “KSD” customized the fit for each and every woman that wears them. Starr D was also a huge success in 2003 at the Billboard Music Awards, Spike TV’s First Annual Video Game Awards and Fox Premios Sports Awards for celebrity gifts as well.
Read MoreSJP in GAP
SJP is really riding the advertising wave since the end of Sex and the City. With Lux and L’Oreal already lovin her, she’s now decided to front Gap’s new ad campaign. Lets hope she doesnt overmarket herself and have everyone sick of her face before she returns back to acting. “Gap has always been about individual style, and no one represents this philosophy better than Sarah Jessica Parker,” Gap prez Gary Muto said in a statement Wednesday. “She looks as amazing in jeans as she does in couture.”
Read MoreThe First “Technological Stylist”
There are those such as Vincent Van Gogh, Prince and Coco Chanel who are considered to have been ahead of their times. Switch to today and that could not be said for many, apart from Alexandra Fede. While most fashion designers are still experimenting with the combination of different eras, Alexandra Fede has taken her creativity one step further with the fusion of Science, Technology and Fashion. Resulting in a portfolio filled with remarkable creations such as Anti Violence, a range of garments made with fabric resistant to bullets, knives, razors and more. And the Gold Dress, a dress made of gold cards and kilometres of gold wire as featured in the Guinness Book of records 1999. And while not many of us are walking around in Alexandra Fede it can be safe to say that if she has her way, we will be. The idea of combining science with fashion is extremely innovative, what inspired you to develop this concept? Fashion has always been for me an extremely creative world but I have always had the feeling that something has to change for a better quality of life. In today’s world creativity is not enough. I started researching to give some added value to the wearer. Thanks to the haute couture, which I used as an experimentation lab, I tested new fibres and finishes along with a design and style that would reflect sometimes invisible innovation in the apparel. I had many inspirations coming out from observing the people’s needs and my own. For example: one day I was flying from Rome to Paris for an important meeting and you know what happened on the plane? Due to the turbulence I spilt all my orange juice on my clothes. At that time I felt terrible as I did not […]
Read MoreFashion meets Science and Technology
How interesting, a friend of mine has been constantly saying how fashion and technology could compliment each other and I just haven’t been able to see his vision. My head can’t get around clothes being technologically functional, it’s just not the time yet. However there is a market for it and a leading designer in this field. Alexandra Fede is named the first Scientific Fashion Designer. Her philosophy when designing a garment is not only it’s beauty but also “the functionalities of garments along with the protection and well being of the person”. She has created the concept “Stressless” a fabric based on natural fibres like silk, cotton or wool with woven in an invisible trilobal carbon core fibre that actively protects from electromagnetic radiations and dissiapates electrostatic charges. Her work is very interesting and extremely futuristic and she’s partcipating in this years CTIA Wireless 2004 – Fashion In Motion runway show. “Wireless technology has inspired new products and features in the technology, clothing and accessory industries and Fashion in Motion brings that all together. Models in this couture style runway show wear the latest in high fashion while displaying mobile devices demonstrating the hottest items on the market today as well as the most futuristic technology of tomorrow,” said Steve Largent, President and CEO of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA). The show will feature more goodies such as this: — Thinking Materials Phone Watch – Is it a watch? Is it a phone? It’s both! This wearable communicator helps you keep in touch and on time. A full function wireless phone with Bluetooth connectivity to a headset. and much more. For a while every one has been wondering what next, where will fashion go? Is Science and Technology the answer?
Read MoreSistahs r doin it 4 themselves
“To be fashionable is to be uncompromising to the things you love… “ – Sistahs Harlem New York What do Alicia Keys, Cody Chestnutt and Jada Pinkett Smith have in common with Common? Apart from all being very fine people they all share a love for the phenomenon that is Sistahs Harlem New York. With a passion for fashion and sheer determination, Carmia Marshall and Carmen Webber took it in to their own hands to make a name for themselves. Starting in 2001 they have already dressed some of the most prestigious entertainers, and their collections of street couture continue to creatively grow from strength to strength. Coming soon are a line of Accessories and a Brothers Harlem New York and it looks like these Sistahs are set to make a very chic mark in the world that is fashion. MFL: How do you decide upon the theme for each collection? Carmia: There are many things that inspire a collection. Music. Friends. Family. Colors. Laughter. Books. Politics. We love to empower women (but we are not limited to solely empowering woman (smile). We love to educate. Our collections always have an educational lesson about something or someone. Our last fall collection was entitle Le Femme Du Monde ( High Society Woman) Our muse were Margaret Sanger, Assata Shukar, Zora Neal Hurston, Amy Tan, Tina Turner, all these woman, so different yet so influential and magnificent. We wanted to celebrate them. Our latest spring collection Afro-Cuban: The Africa in Cuba. We wanted to explore the African heritage in Cuba. Very festive, very colorful . . . Sometimes we sit over coffee and brainstorm; other times I may have an idea and I’ll call Carmen and say, “hey what do you think about this idea or vice versa. We may be having […]
Read MoreIs a part of fashion dying?
Every fashion related news article which I read now always has some form of complaint about the industry. Earlier this week president of the Chambre Syndicale ( the French fashion collective representing haute couture and ready-to-wear) Didier Grumbach was voicing his opinions about the way in which the timing of the catwalk shows promote copycats by high street retailers.
Read MoreSJP Style
“A fashion icon if there ever was one, Sarah Jessica Parker sets the style stakes so high, what girl wouldn’t kill for her wardrobe? Whether she’s in Carrie couture or vintage SJP, this fashion queen always manages to look hip, gorgeous and, best of all, like she hasn’t tried too hard. And now you can too…! “ I cannot wait for the next season of Sex and the City. Glamour has a little feature on how to steal SJP’s style. This has to be one of my fave outfits from the new season probably cause its more of my personal style. If I could wear one outfit forever it would be a cool top, with my jeans tucked into my comfy boots…”Style without pain”
Read MoreTeen Mags
I have actually noticed the difference between American and British Teen magazines. According to this article teen mags in the U.S are more about the fashion wheras the Brits are more to do with sex. I do agree that this is very true. But I dont know which is worse to make teenagers to sexually advanced or materiastically minded… But in the end, fashion is the be-all and end-all. One trick is to use the teenage daughters of designers as a way to make haute couture accessible to America’s mall- goers. A huge coup for the magazine (at least on Planet Fashion) was a piece showcasing Donatella Versace’s daughter, Allegra. It was one of a regular series called ‘Fashion in the Family’ that has also featured the daughters of actress Nastassja Kinski and Carine Roitfeld, edi tor-in-chief of French Vogue . But are teens really aware of fashion at such a young age? Do they really need their own dedicated fashion bible? ‘Everyone now has heard of Gucci,’ says Astley. ‘Kids carry Prada bags.’ But is that a good thing? ‘That’s debatable, of course. But that’s the world we live in now.’
Read MoreTom Ford Saga
I think I prefer Margaret Cho’s take on the whole “Tom Ford” saga…. Tom Ford is walking away from Gucci. I am beside myself with grief. Ford and some other dude Domenico De Sole who nobody cares about but is the money side of the famous fashion house are leaving because the shareholders, the Louis Vuitton mafia and the dynamic duo cannot come to an agreement about some shareholder bullshit. This is a real tragedy. Tom Ford is a genius. I hate fashion, I hate the fashion industry, I hate the fashionistas, I hate fashion shows, I hate most of the couture culture, but goddamnit – I love clothes. Therefore, I must love Tom Ford
Read MoreAneres
Serena has unveiled a couture line under her label Aneres (Serena spelled backward). “I’m just starting my company and it will be available [to the public] soon, Serena said of her designs. It’s out of Italy, so we’ll do high-end fashions. I like evening wear, wedding wear, and just things you can wear to the Grammys, the Oscars & very high-end designs. read more with www.seasonmagazine.com
Read More“Juicy” cashmere, cool and comfort…
Juicy Couture’s new cashmere collection
Read MoreDesigner of the Year
Alexander McQueen has been named Designer of the year.. Born in London in 1969 and dubbed ‘enfant terrible’ by the fashion press, Alexander McQueen has manipulated his own fashion career to become one of the youngest designers to achieve the title ‘ British Designer of the Year’ in 1996, 1997 and again in 2001. Alexander assumed the position of Chief Designer at the French Haute Couture House Givenchy from October 1996 – March 2001. Leaving school aged 16; he walked into Anderson and Shepherd on Savile Row, angry at the lack of apprentices in what was the dying leg of the fashion industry. Moving on to Gieves and Hawks, Savile Row, and the famous theatrical costumiers Angels and Bermans, Alexander has mastered 6 methods of pattern cutting from the melodramatic 16th Century to the brutally sharp tailoring which has become a McQueen signature. At 20 years of age Alexander began work with Koji Tatsuno. At 21 he ventured to Milan where he worked for Romeo Gigili. He finally returned to London to complete an M.A at St. Martins School of Art, where his final collection gained him extensive press coverage. Alexander McQueen has now captured world-wide attention with his theatrical shows. Unequalled in London, they have become the predominant reason why the city currently radiates energetic fashion. Shows including ‘#13’ ‘The Overlook’ ‘Eye’ (also shown in New York) and ‘VOSS2001’ represent creative showcases that have captured world-wide attention. December 2000 saw a new partnership for McQueen with Gucci Group acquiring 51% of the company with Alexander serving as Creative Director. Plans for expansion include the opening of stores world-wide and the launch of a perfume in 2003. London: Alexander McQueen (Jan 2003). Harvey Nichols and Harrods New York : Alexander McQueen ( Spring 2002 ) Paris : Printemps and Colette […]
Read MoreFusha Designs
New York Fashion Week is upon us and I’m sooo excited. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Spring ’04. One of the designers partcipating is Marie Claudinette Jean (Wyclef Jean’s wife), displaying clothing from her label Fusha Fusha is a couture collection that blends the designer’s love of 18th-century fashions and her Caribbean heritage. (click the pic above for a link to more info about Marie Claudinette Jean) Fusha Designs, INC. 499-7th Ave Suite 1601 So New York, New York 10018
Read MoreFast Fashion: McFashion!
“We are consumers of McFashion. Fashion has begun to resemble fast food: fast, disposable, easy, unintimidating, entertaining and homogenous. Just as McDonald’s has taken over the globe, dishing out the uniformity and consistency of their burgers and fries, mass-market clothing retailers have succeeded in spreading a similar message: predictability in fashion.” Is Fashion resembling fast food??? I completely agree with the statement that high street fashion is becoming like fast food but for me like McDonalds it’s addictive. We are now able to purchase seasonal trends at less than 1/2 the price. Yes like the Big Mac you can get the same top in H&M in most countries. I once bought a jumper in Amsterdam from H&M, thinking it would’nt be in London but to my horror it was and I felt completely un-original. But at the end of the day when you go to McDonalds and not a Michelin Star Restaurant you know what to expect. I went to H&M, I wasn’t buying couture. There are certain essentials you have to pay for such as a good pair of boots, a winter coat and a LBD but for everything else there is McFashion.
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