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GIVENCHY PRE FALL 2015
ARNAULT : 1 – PINAULT : 0
In the Bois de Boulogne, in the outskirts of Paris, Bernard Arnault, the Luxury French tycoon has asked Frank Gehry, the 85 year old American-Canadian architect to conceive a new Art and music place which will mark the LVMH empire.
Steel structure, its curved sails reaching into a windblown sky, iceberg in a forest, or boat in a city, is the vision of Frank Gehry combined to the one of Bernard Arnault. The president Francois holland said that it is the new “cathedral of light”, with its unique architecture.
From a democrate President, such a thought is quite amazing. However we can only congratulate Bernard Arnault for having been able to build such a monument where François Pinault failt.
GALLIANO / MARGIELA
The talented British designer is back, and he has chosen a white, minimal environment. At the front row you had Kate Moss and Anna Wintour, two faithful fashionistas, as well as designers like Alber Elbaz (Lanvin) and Christopher Bailey (Burberry). John Galliano presented this Haute couture collection of twenty models in a modern building in central London, with only hundred guests. In fashion, Galliano is like a chameleon. He is a genius.
VERTU AND BENTLEY
For the presentation of Haute Couture, we highly recommend you the new Vertu telephone that Vertu has developed for Bentley a Grade 5 titanium casing and a sleek quilted trim to match Bentley styling.
With a Grade 5 titanium, engine-turned back plate, echoing Bentley’s instrument panel, this edition also carries a forged metal winged Bentley badge and contains exclusive Bentley content.
The fine attention to detail is carried through to the screws, modelled on the air vents of Bentley’s automobiles. It’s wrapped in diamond-stitched, quilted calf leather, crafted by one of Europe’s oldest tanneries using traditional methods.
BURBERRY PRE FALL 2015
I AM CHARLIE
Today, every independent Journalist is aware of the danger it may encounters because freedom and democraty are threatened.
Today’s tragedy reminds us that even in Paris as everywhere in the world our journalists are in danger.
We express our indignation and our solidarity with writers, cartoonists and professionals of the press defending our freedom.
We raise our voice, even if it is broken, to light a candle against indifference.
In solidarity, we will not publish today.
THE FANTASTIC THREE
With their legendary sensuality and their sense of femininity, Italian women seem to be guided by one simple principle: make a beautiful impression. Continue reading
THE GREAT SAMARITAN
The Administrative Court of Paris has again Monday stoped the building site of the Samaritaine department store confirming the cancellation of the building agrement. LVMH, the owner of the store says surprised … and bring the matter before the Council of State as might be expected.
The yard, which had briefly resumed since mid-October, will again be interrupted, as he had been the first time after the cancellation of the building permit by the administrative court in mid-May. He was seized by two associations, the Society for the protection of landscape and aesthetics of France (SPPEF) and SOS Paris, who were concerned about the transformation of the building and compliance with planning rules. Continue reading
SUPERMARKETING BY KARL
Quilted patent leather, metal button, non-slip wheels, Karl Lagerfeld reinvents the ultra luxury version of the trolley for his supermarket.
Pasta with caviar, sardines with “foie gras” … Karl Lagerfeld had dared to transform the Grand Palais into a luxury supermarket. With over 500 products and 1000 packaged items, the models parade between the shelf spaces.
In fashion, Chanel reinvented sneakers, leggings, tweed suits declined in jumpsuit, bags, box of milk “Coco” or candy package. The “must” of these exceptional accessories: the reinterpretation of Continue reading
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015
THE BALLET YIQING YIN
Yiqing Yin created the costumes for the ballet « Tristan and Isolde», embodied by star dancers of the Opéra Garnier ,Dorothée Gilbert and Mathieu Ganio in a choreography by Giorgio Mancini, based on Wagner’s original work. The world premiere took place on December 28th at the Opera of Florence where the show will last until January 4th 2015.
“I wanted for Tristan and Isolde to create costumes which can express real emotions. I like the idea of infusing life Continue reading
A NEW FASHION FEDERATION IN FRANCE
A few weeks ago, there was a rumor about the creation of a new Federation of Fashion Designers which would compete with the French Chambre Syndicale of Couture in France!
The new Federation of Independent Fashion Designers would be controlled by funds from several countries. At the moment, the new Federation does not want to communicate on it.
Our investigation remains to this day in the most total blur. However, we can say that this new Federation has been raising hundred million euros, and already some famous brands and designers wish to become member once the Federation will be Continue reading
LIPSTICK FOR THE GIRL
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté launches its latest innovation in lip color: Volupté Tint-In-Oil. In a new British campaign with the supermodel Cara Delevingne, she wears this new makeup item, a moisturizing lip oil that delivers bright, saturated color. Is it the year of the hybrid makeup revolution? Yves Saint Laurent Beauty could take things in that direction with its Volupté Tint-In-Oil, a lip color that combines intense color with nourishing ingredients.
This lip oil is designed to condition the lips while delivering long-lasting, vibrant color. It’s all thanks to YSL Beauty’s Continue reading
BALMAIN GOES WEST
Yesterday, we discovered this picture; a black & white ambiance which is the quintessence of the BALMAIN brand. On the photo we can see the most famous couple and most controversed on the planet : Kim Kardashian and Kanye West! The couple dressed in black is kissing.
A photograph was posted on the instagram account of the American reality show star. One thing is certain: the beautiful brunette knows how to handle his com and we doubt that this photo was unveiled by chance or by mistake … Continue reading
PETER COPPING OSCAR
Peter Copping has officially begun his fashion work as creative director for the collection Oscar de la Renta before his death last October. An amazing tribute to such a fashion master!! But the question is: will Peter be the next designer choosen by Madame Wintour ?
During his studies at the Royal College of Art, he worked at the Conran Shop on Saturdays. One day he met Christian Lacroix: “I jumped on him and asked him a job!” This led to several courses and marked the beginning of my long history with Paris.
Born in 1967 in Oxford, Britain, he studied at the Saint Martins School and at the Royal College of Art before perfecting his apprenticeship with Christian Lacroix in Continue reading
HOW TO DRESS AT NEW YEAR’S EVE
NEGLIGE BY LOUBOUTIN
The Parisian shoe designer has teamed up with American burlesque star Dita Von Teese on a new capsule collection. The seven-piece line includes a bra, bodice and suspenders, all featuring black lace and an all-over print designed by Louboutin, and also decorated with red Swarovski crystals.
The print includes Rococo style scenes with sexy burlesque dancers, French maids and male lovers draped in sheets, as well as Louboutin’s famous red soled shoes, of course.
Burlesque overlaps in meaning with caricature, parody and travesty, and, in its theatrical sense, with extravaganza, as presented during the Victorian era. “Burlesque” has been used in English in this literary and theatrical sense since the late 17th century Continue reading
