GUY LAROCHE – PARIS F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Marcel Marongiu’s Fall 2012 collection for Guy Laroche was full of high shine, noir inspired looks that conveyed a minimalist luxury. Marongiu was inspired by picture of the construction of the Milanese Palazzo del Ghiaccio from 1923 as well as the barren architectural portraits of Aitor Ortiz. …
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The Fall 2012 collection, “I See ‘Em,” came about after a journey through the Scottish Highlands. The region, but particularly its sense of mysticism from Scotland’s legendary warriors to their mythological creatures, inspired Lespagnard’s designs. The looks use a number of tartan patterns, representing various clans, and Lespagnard even went so far as to create his…
ZANDRA RHODES – PARIS F/W 2012 INTERVIEW BY INDIRA CESARINE Zandra Rhodes presented a retrospective of her career as part of the On|Off shows in Paris. This is the first time she’s shown at fashion week since 2007 when she launched her MAC make up line in London, and the first time she’s shown her designs…
CHRISTIAN BLANKEN – LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Hailing from the Netherlands, Christian Blanken presented the audience an insider’s look into his current anthology project of the history of sportswear, Decades of Sportswear. This A/W 2012-13 collection draws upon a modern sports look, centering on box contours, fitted trousers, and straight-cut dresses that are perfectly…
CORRIE NIELSEN – BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW Corrie Nielsen used her Fall 2012 show as an opportunity to explore her personal heritage. Nielsen drew from the Vestiarium Scoticum, a medieval encyclopedia of clothing designs and patterns, and the story of her great, great, great grandfather, John S. Burns, who moved from America to Scotland during the Revolutionary War,…
EMILIO DE LA MORENA – LONDON F/W 2012 RUNWAY The A/W 2012-13 collection marked Emilio de la Morena’s return to his Spanish heritage, drawing inspiration from historical Spanish garments. The traditional costume de ceremonia worn by Spanish royalty was translated into long, structured skirts, voluminous sculptural coats, cinched waists, and oversized hoods. The color palette was…
DESIGNER JAMES LONG INTERVIEWED BY INDIRA CESARINE The Fall 2012 Fashion East runway show supports emerging designers giving them a chance to show in front of talent scouts and industry insiders. This year James Long presented his third and final collection for Fashion East, confirming himself as a gifted designer of both women’s and menswear. …
KTZ – LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Combining the genius of Macedonians Sasko Bezovski and Marjan Pejoski, and Japanese Koji Maruyama, collaborative label KTZ presented an eclectic mix of diverse fashion traditions, combining grunge-inspired punk, and the traditional Scottish kilt. The A/W 2012-13 collection kept the vibe upbeat and dynamic with wrestler belts, berets, brazen…
LOUISE GRAY – LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Louise Gray took a bold stance on playing with color, pattern, and texture for her electrifying Fall 2012 collection, “I’ll Take It.” Gray focused on wildly patterned knits, mixing them together to create depth and a visual shock to the system. Although the ensembles are covered head-to-toe in these designs,…
MATTIJS VAN BERGEN – LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Two weeks after Mattijs Van Bergen showed in Amsterdam, he wowed audiences at London Fashion Week with his “Starbust” Fall 2012 collection. The collection was inspired by some of Bergen’s favorite childhood films, including The Never Ending Story and Star Wars. These inspirations were translated into…
INDIRA CESARINE INTERVIEWS PAM HOGG POST SHOW PAM HOGG – LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Pam Hogg continues to surprise with her adventurous, brazen fashion. Dramatic and theatrical, this A/W 2012-13 collection flaunted boldly defined silhouettes of dresses with cinched waistlines and flared, triangular skirts and skin-tight bodysuits. Hogg combined a color palette exclusively composed…
Kristian Von Hornsleth The London art scene has a new, foreign contender. He is Dutch. He is self-prescribed crazy and perhaps shockingly for the British, very controversial. XXXX Magazine presents Von Hornsleth F.Y.A.I. Over the last few months, Hornsleth has been refused exhibition space by galleries in London and censored by his own clients. His…
VANESSA BRUNO FASHION SHOW VIDEO INTERVIEW BY XXXX MAGAZINE Vanessa Bruno began by piecing all sorts of sweet florals and block prints with strips of flashing silver Lurex. The silhouette leaned toward the sixties in straight-cut shift dresses and skirts with high hems as well as stand-away jackets. Icy white, boxy suits and zip-front knee…
CORRIE NIELSEN – LONDON S/S 2012 BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Born in Florida Corrie Nielsen moved to London in 2000 and was chosen by John Galliano as winner of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010. For SS12 she has created an elegant, gothic collection heavy with complex and structured tailoring. Where some pieces had a…
JOHN ROCHA – LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Inspired by “Seaweed, sculpture and handcrafting” Rocha’s collection consisted of elaborate organically woven pieces, they looked natural and organic but had intricate fabric, fur and folded pleat detail. The pieces were dramatic yet simple creating solid silhouettes in black beige and white, with…
INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY (4:32) Directed by Indira Cesarine Featuring Michelle Van Hollander, Ali Whitman, Anna Smirnova, Elina Mitrofanova, Yeon Han, Luma Grothe, Fifi Newbery, Michelene Auguste, Joy McLaren, Lucie Nontha, Jennifer Folley, Lisa Akensson, Vanessa Lee & Elena Sudakova. Fashion Director: Indira Cesarine Styling by Indira Cesarine & Kalee Hewlett Hair by Keiichiro Hirano Makeup by…
ALEC MONOPOLY (7:43) Directed by Indira Cesarine Featuring Artist Alec Monopoly Cinematography by Indira Cesarine Edited by John Paul Zuviate Music by Moby SYNOPSIS: Directed by Indira Cesarine, Alec Monopoly (7:43) presents the international street art sensation in his London studio, interviewed by Indira Cesarine about his artwork and upcoming exhibits. He talks about his…
Australian designer Anna Coroneo’s SS12 collection ‘Sunrise – Sunset’ featured brightly coloured beachwear with organic hand drawn prints combined with monochrome and jet black scarves and cute-cut mini dresses with bright pops of colour in digital and abstract floral designs. Video footage by Jeffrey Gamble Video Editor Ric Servini
MALAN BRETON VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE New York City based, Taiwanese born designer Malan Breton’s SS12 collection was a selection of elegant gowns and men’s dinner jackets offset with some edgier pieces in the form of puffed long sleeve playsuits, oversized 70’s collared shirts and white silk coats. Both men and womenswear came in blocks of unusual…
RACHEL ROY FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE California born Rachel Roy caused a stir when she attended a recent premiere in a pair of pyjamas, but that casual, relaxed aesthetic was replicated a little more conventionally in her SS12 collection, cool colours and smart tailoring create comfortable yet chic pieces for day or eveningwear.…