KANYE OLD WILD WEST

Kanye West has not stopped talking about him since his arrival in Paris. The rapper first caused a sensation by opening the Balenciaga fashion show on Sunday, October 2. The next day, he organized his own fashion show for his brand Yeezy. Many stars have also made the trip including Anna Wintour, the god master of fashion. However, his show has caused controversy on social networks after images of him wearing a long-sleeved black top with the following message: “White Lives Matter” have made the rounds of the Web. A reference to the slogan “Black Lives Matter” which became viral on social networks and in the demonstrations after the death of the American George Floyd. The Internet users have expressed their anger towards Kanye West, including the famous model Gigi Hadid.

On Monday night, after the show, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, a journalist for the American edition of “Vogue”, decided to share her opinion on the show of Kanye West: “The T-shirts that this man designs, produces and shares with the world are pure violence,” she wrote in her Instagram story. Continue reading

FRENCA FENDI PASSED AWAY

Franca Fendi died Wednesday in Rome, as the third-born daughter of the Fendi family, she worked closely with her four sisters Carla, who died in 2017; Anne; Paola, and Aida, in expanding and developing the luxury house.

As retail manager, she was responsible for the brand’s Rome stores until the business was sold in 1999. Prada Group and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton acquired 51 percent of the Rome-based fashion and leather goods company in 1999.

In November 2001, LVMH acquired Prada’s stake, and today the company is managed by Serge Brunschwig.

Former creative director of Fendissime and now cofounder of Triple F’s vintage resale platform, Federica leaves behind four children: Guido, Andrea, Luca, and Federica.

DGENA PARIS 2023

It is a pleasure under our eyes when the hand of the creator unrolls her creations of a world where everything seems to collapse. She drags us from peaks to abysses, between the infinity of time, which sometimes is suspended, to penetrate our intimate fiber. The creator, about whom everyone speaks in Paris, sublimates the sublime, by a simple and mastered collection; couture spirit says to me the man of the Spring next to me.

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VUITTON ZIP LAND

At the beginning of the show a thirteen year old aficionado tries to pass the security cordon, he gets a slap from a security guard and the MAN said: “I’ll educate you little fag”. Scary, No?

Sports mixed with couture, hardware and arcades at the Louis Vuitton show at the Louvre, which closed four weeks of runway shows.

Indian summer moment finally arrived in “Emily in Paris”, perforated leather suits featured trompe-l’oeil zips and buckles, while giant silver buttons reflected the scene like a fisheye lens.

Ghesquière used ultra-wide belts to tighten some looks, and he adorned a black leather dress with giant buckles. Additionally, the accessories, including luggage tag-shaped bags and supersized versions of the brand’s monogram canvas key pouch, heightened the sense of distortion.

Many guests started filming their own images as the circular mirrors dotted the set revolved just before the show ended. It was a fitting end to a rollercoaster season that should prompt some self-reflection, if Ghesquière is to be believed.

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GIVENCHY PARIS 2023

On Sunday afternoon, a downpour right around call time for Givenchy allowed attendees to learn about the absorbent quality of cork, the material covering their seating cubes.

Matthew Williams raised set in the Jardin des Plantes offered a lovely vista indeed, a foil to his sleek, sharp brand of glamour. Although he has been working at Givenchy for more than two years already, this was the designer’s first dedicated women’s show..

Denim remains one of our fashion obsessions. One word of order dare the total look by opting for similar shades. In a silhouette composed of a bra and a low-cut skirt, or a jacket and a cargo skirt, Denim is declined through an aesthetic right in the ugly trend. Continue reading

BURBERRY AND LEE

After five years as Burberry’s chief creative officer, Riccardo Tisci is stepping down. His last show for the brand took place on Monday, after the London Fashion Week show had been rescheduled due to the funeral of the Queen. Tisci’s spot at the British heritage house will be filled by Daniel Lee, the former creative director of Bottega Veneta.

His appointment reinforces the ambitions Burberry has for the future, as he has a unique understanding of today’s luxury consumer. Daniel Lee grew up in Bradford. He graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 2010 with a master’s degree under the tutelage of Louise Wilson .

He completed his internships at Margiela and Balenciaga, under the direction of Nicolas Ghesquière. In 2012, he joined Céline in Paris under the direction of Phoebe Philo, first hired in the design team, and later became the ready-to-wear director.

FENDI N.Y 2023

Kim Jones and Silvia Venturini Fendi came to town to mark a milestone, the 25th anniversary of the Italian label’s Baguette bag.
In the front row, Kim Kardashian, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Naomi Watts held down one end of the bench, and Kate Moss, Shalom Harlow, and Amber Valletta the other. Only women who know well the media but not the fashion in fact. What Grace Jones was doing in the second row is anyone’s guess, but who knows among the young people now Grace Jones muse of jean Paul Good? . Then, of course, there’s what happened on the runway itself.

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FASHION AND CULTURE COLLIDING

The worlds of culture and fashion have collided,” said Alexandre Arnault, Tiffany & Co. executive vice president of product and communications. The fiercely glamorous imagery of the second campaign featuring Beyoncé is very similar to the album art for her recently released “Renaissance,” in which the brand featured Beyoncé. But isn’t culture already in fashion?
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SWEDISH WORD FOR HEALTH

She launched her own brand, called Helsa, which she did in a very creative way, no?The former Victoria’s Secret Angel’s clothing line will debut on eBay and Fwrd’s official online store on Tuesday.

New York Fashion Week will coincide with the launch of 48 styles in sizes XXS to XL as part of Revolve Gallery’s initial release.

Originally from Stockholm, named the brand Helsa after the Swedish word for health (hälsa) and created a platform to communicate her vision based on her heritage, two decades of modeling experience, travel experiences, and beliefs for herself and others.

The story goes that she studied fashion secretly, but very secretly. To be continued…

FENDI 2023 TRULY MAGICAL

For its HAUTE COUTURE line the house Fendi moves away from its historical muse, Rome. Over the years, Fendi has declared its love for the city where it was established almost 100 years ago, as in the spring-summer 2022 couture season where Kim Jones took the historical codes and transposed them into a futuristic version.

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ROUSTEING IN GAULTIER

One nugget of advice Olivier Rousteing received from Jean Paul Gaultier for his one-off couture collection: Just be yourself, that is, to be bad?. A profound statement (if you know what I mean) from a French fashion legend synonymous with unfettered self-expression and presaging a process of discovery for Rousteing, who has spent most of his fashion career at Balmain, which he overhauled and reenergized in his own image.

In the ateliers at peak concentration, Rousteing realized his intricate designs in an exclusive preview at Jean Paul Gaultier headquarters on Friday, nobody understood anything in the workshops!. At Balmain, I have a different sense of femininity. Despite expressing sadness at the conclusion of the project, Rousteing was grateful for the opportunity, praising the atelier’s capabilities.

In honor of Gaultier’s countless contributions to fashion, he took on the task with great respect. One of the few designers who could be both a creative director as well as iconic and well known around the world, he was a real inspiration to me as a designer. Rousteing marveled at Gaultier’s fame as much as his clothes, putting him on the same level as Yves Saint Laurent.

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GIVENCHY THE WHITE CUBE

Men’s fashion week in Milan or Paris is one of the most anticipated events of the year! One of the leading European brands uncoupling from coed shows is Givenchy. This afternoon, outdoor display at École Militaire, a complex of grandiose 18th-century buildings not far from the Eiffel Tower, maybe a story about Ukraine.

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MILAN FASHION WEEK

Before Paris, fashion week the most sleeping fashion week in EU, It was terrific to be back in Milan.

We saw the real strength of collections that epitomize the craftsmanship, creativity and supreme quality of the 'made in Italy moniker. There was an assertion of brands here doing what they do best, representing tradition with great development and forward thinking.

Designers opted for a more modern, nonchalant take on suits, often offered as separates. Soft fabrics and comfort were key, as was lightness and a sense of freedom and ease. There’s an underlying message about having fun getting dressed again.

Denim is back, washed and faded and in a new relaxed version no sign of stretch or body-hugging styles anywhere. Refreshing color palettes and plenty of Bermuda shorts contributed to the summery feel of the looks. Trends included fuller proportions, light knitwear and innovative luxurious fabrics.

JACQUEMUS FEEL NIKE

On Monday, Simon Porte Jacquemus teased his upcoming collaboration with Nike on Instagram after hanging out with his pal Dua Lipa over the weekend.

A world where outdoor pursuits and court sports converge in a new, integrated aesthetic was imagined by Porte Jacquemus for this collaboration, which spans apparel and footwear as well as “a variety of iconic Nike designs.”

The items will drop on his brand’s e-commerce on June 28 and will be rolled out globally across Nike’s retail network throughout the summer. The Nike x Jacquemus collection is described as “comfortable anywhere and anytime.”

Jacquemus has just opened his eyes on the real world. Time after time he goes back to the real life, between the machines to deliver products and the store with no products inside, he realizes now that women do sports, it is true that on women he does not really know.

THE IT BAG CHLOÉ

French luxury label Chloé was founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion and Jacques Lenoir. Currently, under the helm of Gabriela Hearst, the bohemian-leaning label has been home to many famed creative directors, including Karl Lagerfeld, from 1964 to 1983 and again from 1992 to 1997; Stella McCartney, who was the youngest to earn the title fresh out of school; and later current Celine creative director Phoebe Philo, who took over Chloé in 2001.

Though the brand first began designing ready-to-wear, it has put out many an iconic designer handbag, including the Paddington, one of the iconic Aughts It bags designed by Philo, and later the Marcie, which debuted in 2008 under the creative direction of Hannah MacGibbon.

The Paddington features a slouchy rectangular shape with a centered padlock and two handles that can be tossed over the shoulder or haphazardly carried on the arm. The Marcie, the ugliest of the brand. And the Woody is unquestionably the latest It bag from the French label and a sustainable design to boot. It’s offered in various iterations, from muted to colorful, and combines leather with natural materials like cotton canvas or recycled cashmere, with branded top handles, an open top and linen lining.

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FEAR OF GOD 2022

Last week he debuted his Eternal collection at his new Willo Perron-designed, "starkly sensual" Arts District showroom. Not one for a fashion show, he held private appointments in his meticulously arranged office, where one couldn’t help but notice the Post-it notes perfectly aligned on his desk, near a heavily tabbed "Louis Vuitton" book. The million-dollar question: Is he contemplating a move to Paris? Continue reading