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The New Burberry Campaign
After dropping Agyness Deyn as a face of Burberry the British label has chosen an actor Sam Riley and a model Rosie Huntington-Whitely for its campaign autumn/winter 2008-9. The couple were shot by Mario Testino in a black and white nostalgic set of images.
The winners of the Scottish Fashion Awards announced
The designer Christopher Kane has scooped the Scottish Designer of the Year Award at this year's Scottish Fashion Awards. Other winners included Graeme Armour ,who received the Scottish Young Designer of the Year Award, Emily McWilliams for the Scottish Model of the Year Award as well as renowned hair stylist Sam McKnight, who was inducted into the Scottish Fashion Awards Hall of Fame. A new category for 2008 was Best Use of Tartan, which went to House of Holland. "There is a wealth of creativity and design in the award nominees and winners ...
Pen collection by Armani
Giorgio Armani is about to branch out into the world of stationary with the launch of Giorgio Armani Pens. Limited to only 199 numbered pieces, the pens will be available individually or as part of a deluxe package. "A handwritten note is today more than ever a sign of etiquette, elegance and sophistication. To carry an iconic pen is therefore a symbol of character and style," explains the designer.
The Architecture Of Fashion
The luxury Italian fashion house Gianfranco Ferre has signed a multi-billion dollar joint venture agreement with Galadari Investment Office (GIO) to create "couture architecture". This will be be a mixed-use tower development in Dubai entitled Gianfranco Ferré Stresa. GIO Developments will be in charge of the constru...
Naomi Campbell at Ties and Tiara party
Naomi Cambpell, Liz Hurley, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Agyness Deyn and Natalie Imbruglia were among the 620 glamorous guests who paid Ł3,000 for a ticket to the annual Ties and Tiara party. Whites ties and glittering tiaras were out in force but also the glamorous frocks of Dolce & Gabbana and Stella McCartney ...
Lamborghini by Versace
Sine 2006, as Lamborghini and Versace has announced a collaboration on personal car, designers and engineers joined forces to create “as personam” project. This program allows clients to create personalized cars; choosing their preferred equipment, colors and interior fittings and exclusive designed accessories. The limited addition luxury car displaying Versace logo will be produced to order this year.
Marc Jacobs hosts Richard Prince dinner
Marc Jacobs came to London yesterday to host an exclusive dinner for an artist (and Louis Vuitton collaborator) Richard Prince. The event took place in celebration of the opening of Prince’s exhibition at the West London gallery. Among the exhibits are several paintings from the Nurses series, which inspired Louis Vuitton's autumn/winter 2008-9 collection. Claudia Schiffer, James Franco, Lily Cole and many more joined the Jacobs to raise a glass to the artists.
Angelina Jolie loses second modeling contract in a month
It has been just confirmed that Agyness Deyn will replace the Tomb Raider actress as the face of Shiseido. The movie star signed on as ambassador for the Japanese cosmetics brand two years ago and now she is being outed by the Manchester model. Deyn, who was just dropped by Burberry is going to take up her new role in the autumn.
Bruno Salzer joins Escada
Bruno Salzer was named as the Escada chief and a member of the board of management yesterday and is believed to bring stability to firm, which has issued two profit warnings this year. "Managing Escada is an exciting challenge, and I am very much looking forward to it," he said. "Few brands in the luxury fashion industry combine such worldwide renown with such great untapped potential. Escada must definitely act promptly to catch back up with its competitors, but we will make it."
Victoria Beckham to launch her ready-to-wear line
Victoria Beckham is stepping up from her denim line, sunglasses line and fragrance line to design a full ready-to-wear collection, which will be unveiled at New York Fashion Week in September. "It will be something completely different from what I've ever done. I'm just putting it together at the moment, but they will be very upscale dresses and likely will start at around $1,200 retail. I’m going to be using very expensive fabrics and finishes, lots of embroideries," she added.
Armani, Gucci, Versace and more
As Milan menswear shows are over it is time to review designers collection presented at the event. Donatella Versace has officially dedicated her collection to US presidential hopeful Barack Obama while Giorgio Armani showed an uncharacteristically eclectic offering including ruffle-seamed shorts and plunging necklines under his Emporio Armani label. Elsewhere, Gucci confirmed blue as a key shade for next season with a fresh-looking collection of suiting and Hawaiian prints, while Alessandro Dell'Acqua was feeling minimalist with a largely n...
Vanessa Paradis for Miu Miu
MIU MIU has officially confirmed Vanessa Paradis as its new face for autumn/winter 2008-9. The singer embodies the "powerful independence" of Miuccia Prada's collection in a surrealist series of images as “yet another interpretation of Miu Miu woman”. This sit in stark contrast to the dark theatricality of Kirsten Dunst in her starring role in the house's spring/summer 2008 campaign.
Second Scent by Kate Moss
The new Kate Moss fragrance called Velvet Hour is reported to be launched in September. The supermodel has looked to dusk as inspiration for her second scent, that combines patchouli, sandalwood and incense along with amber, nutmeg and freesia "There's that feeling -'Oh, night time's coming again, thank goodness. It's like a comfort. The whole feeling changes. The sun's going away, you can go out. It just feels more comforting to me. And it is like velvet," she said at its launch event last week.
Jil Sander's new Chinatown store
The new Jil Sander’s boutique was opened in New York last week. The venue is located on Howard Street in Chinatown and is the third NY store of the label. A crowed that included Hope Atherton, Maria Cornejo and Cecilia Dean came out to celebrate the opening. "This store is about transporting light and transporting ideas," explained creative director Raf Simons.
David Beckham for Emporio Armani
David Beckham has personally unveiled that he is going be the face of newest Emporio Armani underwear campaign, in which he stars for a second season. The collection will launch in European stores in July and US outlets from August.
Fluorescent Karl Lagerfeld
Road safety chiefs in France have chosen the famous designer as the face of their latest campaign to encourage drivers to wear light-reflecting clothing when traveling at night. The poster with Lagerfeld in a fluorescent yellow vest carries the tag line
"It's yellow, it's ugly, it doesn't go with anything, but it could save your life". Apparently the designer can make anything look chick.
Gianfranco Ferre fashion empire
It is over a year since Italian fashion legend Gianfranco Ferre died, but his team continues to develop the brand he founded into a global force in a fashion industry. The label has just opened a new store in China to bring the total number of boutiques in the country to 18. As for many businesses, Asia remains a key source of investment for the label, which has achieved 55 per cent growth in turnover for the past three seasons.
Louis Vuitton closes in China
Louis Vuitton flagship store in Hangzhou was closed down due to lack of material samples on them. According to local media, Chinese officials were disputing product quality and decided to confiscated the majority of the store's merchandise. "We're working toward a solution and think one will be found in the next few days," explainss Louis Vuitton China's communication director.
Agyness crop is most popular
Vogue has just defined Agyness Deyn’s crop “The Aggy” a hairstyle of the decade. The model's distinctive locks were created by stylist-to-the-stars Sam McKnight for a Mario Testino shoot two years ago and turned to be a must-try this year. "It's a classic rebel haircut and if you've got the nerve to actually do it, you can probably pull it off," the stylist says. Mena Suvari, Selma Blair, Pixie Geldof and Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding are just some of the celebrities who've given the dramatic look a go.
New Face of Chanel
Harry Potter actress Emma Watson is said to replace Keira Knightley as the face of Chanel. "Emma has been slowly integrated into the Chanel brand. They have been dressing her for film premieres and parties over recent months to see if she is the right fit. Once it became clear she is growing into a beautiful young woman and wears the Chanel brand so elegantly, they had to sign her up," a source said. Chanel itself has not confirmed these rumors yet.
Naomi lends her name to the newest style of jeans
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has become the muse of latest Victoria Beckham’s denim offering: the "Naomi by dVb" jean. "I love the fit, model and cut of the Naomi jeans Victoria Beckham has designed. I have already worn them many times and people always stop me and ask the make of my jeans. Victoria did a great job capturing a stylish Seventies rock jean look," says Campbell of her new sartorial namesake.
Manolo Blahnik wins the Walk of Style Award
Manolo Blahnik will follow in the footsteps of Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace and Tom Ford receiving the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award in Los Angeles upcoming September. The Rodeo Drive Committee recognized the British shoe designer‘s impact on fashion within the entertainment industry. "Manolo Blahnik's relationship with the entertainment industry is legendary.", said Wanda McDaniel, chairman of the committee.
Viktor & Rolf start new online blog
The Dutch design duo Viktor & Rolf have turned blogger on nytimes.com to reveal what goes on behind the scenes of their exclusive exhibition at London’s barbican Art Gallery. "We always have mixed feelings when it comes to fashion exhibitions because somehow, life is taken out of the subject. But a museum show is also a more democratic way of showing fashion than a catwalk presentation," the duo explain. "It allows us to explore perspectives and ideas beyond that format."
Yves Saint Laurent to open new store
Yves Saint Laurent to open new store
YVES SAINT LAURENT just announced that the brand is going to launch a standalone space at London's coolest shopping spot, Dover Street Market.Opening is planned for July 3, at the area located on the third floor. The whole space will be created by theatrical set designer Michael Howells. What is more, it is said that Stafano Pilati, the current creative director of the brand, will be making a regular appearance in the store.
Models yesterday and now
Fashion changes and models do as well. The decade of supermodels like Eva Herzigova or Naomi Campbell ended years ago making room for new faces and totally fresh look of catwalk girls - more skinny, androgynous, often not beautiful but just different and original. These two pictures show the difference between supermodels of the 90’ and the next generation models. Both of them were shot by fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh. We can only ask ourselves if this changes are going in the right direction.
The best of Dior
The legendary fashion house Dior has put together an exclusive online offering of the design house's clothing and accessories. The collection was sourced from a variety of renowned vintage dealers and private collections from Paris, Milan, and Florence to New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Farewell to Yves Saint Laurent
The funeral of Yves Saint Laurent just took place in Paris yesterday afternoon. President Nicolas Sarkozy and his former supermodel wife Carla Bruni were among the mourners. Also the most known Who’s Who of fashion such as Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs, Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultierl and John Galiano turned out in person to support the emotional tribute to the great designer.
Calvin Klein Party relocated
Calvin Klein has just launched the new brand‘s fragrance Secret Obsession. The launch party, that was to be celebrated on Soho’s Broome Street in New York, was eventually relocated due to a dispute over the venue. The company explained: "As a result of ongoing disputes related to the use of the contemplated space, of which it was not aware until shortly before the proposed commencement of the event, Coty felt compelled to c...
H&M going for green
H&M has announced "a big venture" into organic cotton for its collection autumn/winter 2008-9. To meet increased interest from green-minded fashionistas the company also unveiled plans to source other sustainable materials, including organic and recycled wool and polyester.
New fragrance by Burberry
The british fashion label Burberry has just launched a new fragrance for teenagers. The launched party was celebrated at the Teen Vogue and gathered celebrated british musicians as Kate Nash, Amy Winehouse and Blondelle member Will Cameron. Brand designer Christopher Bailey explained: “There is a heritage in England that the brand embraces. Every generation of kids comes around and makes that heritage new again - makes it p...
Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton
The newest ad campaign of Louise Vuitton will star the young film director Sofia Coppola listening to her father speak in an idyllic grassy field. “We need something special to remind people about the romance of travel”, says LVMH‘s employee Antoine Arnaud of the idea behind the images.
Claudia Schiffer visiting the universities in London
Claudia Schiffer visited the University of Westminster and the University College of the Creative Arts Epsom to share her fashion wisdom with fashion students and young designers. "The design schools in London are absolutely brilliant. There is a strange duality about English fashion - London fashion shows are not commercially as powerful as Paris, New York or Milan, for designers or models, but on the other hand London des...
Biba went bankrupt
Biba has officially admitted that the brand went into receivership for the second time. "I think it's sad," said Barbara Hulanicki, who launched the cult label in 1964. "Biba originally was straight to the public - it stemmed from a shop”. On the other hand, Hulanicki’s career is on the top. She just opened an exhibition of her pictures and is going to launch a new fashion and accessories line for an retailer, that name was...
YSL stores to close for designer’s funeral
All Yves Saint Laurent’s stores worldwide will close their doors for the duration of designer’s funeral, that will be held in Paris on Thursday. "The entire YSL organization is overwhelmed by the news of Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent's death," said Valerie Hermann - the head officer of the label. "We are profoundly saddened by his passing, yet also humbled by the great heritage he leaves with us. The DNA of a brand is essenti...
Wine by Cavalli
The Italian designer Roberto Cavalli has just launched his new product - wine.
The dinner party at 17 Berkeley Street in London was attended by the likes of Sarah, Duchess of York, Bianca Jagger, Sophie Ellis Bextor and many more. Guests enjoyed a lavish 17th Century-style feast from tables piled high with fruit, cheeses and meats. And how is the wine by Cavalli? “It’s delicious - of course, it’s from Florence!” - answ...
Anna Wintour’s input into the Sex and the City
The director of Sex and the City Michael Patrick King just revealed Anna Wintour’s input into the film. "She complemented me on what she liked and told me what she thought could be better” - says the director. What is more Wintour offered to him her own creative team for the scenes.
Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs together at CFDA gala
The 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards gala took place on Monday at the New York Public Library. Womenswear Designer of the Year nominee Marc Jacobs arrived with Victoria Beckham on his arm. The other celebrities that appeared at the event include Eva Mendes, Eva Longoria, Anna Vintour and Naomi Campbell. The gala was hosted by Diane von Furstenberg.
Burberry reaping rewards
British label Burberry has announced sales growth of 25 per cent in the first months of 2008. The key driving force for profits rise was exposure of some of brand’s pieces in the Sex and the City. "We continue to see double-digit sales growth in the US," finance director Stacy Cartwright confirms. "We are very under-penetrated in this market. There is lots more to go for there."
Pierre Cardin empire on sale
Pierre Cardin has been attempting to sell his still growing design empire but his not satisfied with the offers. The price is colossal," he admits. "My force is that I don't need to sell. I'm completely self-financed. I have a name that is magic."
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