BALENCIAGA Presence and the “right now” were the inspiration behind Balenciaga’s spring show, more explicitly, the exploration of what modern clothing means and how that correlates with all the noise around politics and the overconsumption of media news. The clothes themselves had a futuristic aura, as per Balenciaga usual. Tailoring took a contemporary twist in…
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PARIS: HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2018-2019 HIGHLIGHTS
The highly-anticipated Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018-2019 show returned to Paris this July. Many designers were inspired by the past year’s historical advances for women, the royal wedding and other current issues for their latest collections. Check below for highlights from the shows and presentations. MASON MARGIELA Maison Margiela’s John Galliano created an highly conceptual collection…
THE FACES OF SPRING 2018
With design houses' spring 2018 advertising campaigns hitting magazines both in print and online, we've compiled a list of the faces of the upcoming season, from Selena Gomez for Coach to Naomi Campbell for Versace. Read on for the best star-studded spring 2018 campaigns and their photographers. Sasha Pivovarova for Dior Model, mother and artist…
THE TOP TEN SHOWS OF PARIS FASHION WEEK FW17
From February 27th through March 7th, fashion’s elite flocked to the city of lights to see the biggest names roll out their FW’17 collections at Paris Fashion Week. At recent fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan, designers put politics on the runway but in France, the main focus was on fashion, fashion, and…
WEAR THE PANTS THIS SEASON – TRENDY TROUSERS FOR SPRING
This spring it’s time to wear the trousers! Social awareness groups like Pantsuit Nation have made menswear a style of resistance so put on your favorite pleated trouser. Taking a stand in slouchy slacks is much more comfortable than marching in mini-skirts. Baja East gives fringe some much-needed fierceness on these luxe slacks. Hood by Air…
THE TOP 5 COUTURE COLLECTIONS OF SPRING ’17
Is it sacrilegious to say that haute couture is getting….modern? From January 22 - 26 famed fashion houses presented their Spring 2017 high fashion collections. Perhaps its due to the state of world affairs or the waning interest in ball gowns. Either way, designers got their heads out of confectionary clouds and brought things a little…
PARIS FASHION WEEK SS17 – GET THE SCHEDULE!
Paris Fashion Week is coming up soon! From September 27 - October 5, more than 100 designers will present their Spring/Summer 2017 collections in the city of lights. Saint Laurent, Maison Margiela, Balmain, Rick Owens, Valentino, John Galliano, Givenchy, Miu Miu, and Kenzo will be among the labels showing their latest looks on the runway. Get…
THE TOP 7 SHOWS OF PARIS HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2016
When Americans were gearing up for the 4th of July, fashion’s elite were packing for a different kind of fireworks - the show-stopping clothing of Paris Haute Couture week. From July 3rd to 7th, thanks to designers like Givenchy, Chanel, and Valentino, Paris was cloaked in a flurry of ruffles and an avalanche of embellishments.…
PARIS HAUTE COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2016 – HIGHLIGHTS + SCHEDULE
Next week, the streets of Paris will radiate luxury and be home to supermodels, fashion editors, and bloggers for Paris Haute Couture Week, which will showcase the Fall Winter 16/17 collections. One of the most elegant weeks of the year will include shows from fashion geniuses Christian Dior, Chanel, Valentino, Giambattista Valli, Alexandre Vauthier, and more. See who stuns the world…
NAOMI CAMPBELL HONORED AT AMFAR INSPIRATION GALA NEW YORK
The stars gathered for AmfAR's 7th annual Inspiration Gala New York on Thursday, June 10th, at Skylight at Moynihan Station. Whoopi Goldberg hosted the benefit, which honored Naomi Campbell and Louis Vuitton men's artistic director, Kim Jones, for their longstanding support of amfAR and the fight against AIDS. Attendees included Leonardo DiCaprio, Zayn Malik, Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Zac Posen,…
GET READY: PAT MCGRATH WILL RELEASE 003
Pat McGrath, world-renowned make-up artist is releasing the third element of her exclusive makeup line. McGrath, who has worked alongside the most notable photographers, editors, and designers in the last 25 years is known for shimmering lids and dewy skin, among other notable looks from specific fashion lines. The makeup artist got her start in the…
VALENTINO – PARIS – FALL/WINTER 2016 FASHION SHOW
For Valentino's fall/winter 2016 collection, the designers took cues from the stage and brought them to the runway. Inspired by ballerinas and the overall movement of dance, the collection featured tulle skirts, almost-off-the-shoulder tops, body skimming dresses, and pieces that could double as a costume on stage. The collection was in many ways dainty, with wispy…
TRENDING AT SPRING 2016 COUTURE
At Paris Couture Week, the designers brought more than just fashion to the runways. As a whole, the elite group restored strength to a shaken city after the terrorism attacks in November. With gorgeous gowns inspired by the city's gardens, a line dedicated to the famous nightclub Le Palace, looks centered on talents such as David Bowie and…
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE SPRING 2016
There are two things one does not expect to see at a Chanel Couture show: wood shavings and wearable phone cases. However, where Kaiser Karl goes, the fashion world follows. And mark our words; these unexpected elements may just become de rigueur in the future. The iconic designer talked about recycling and the importance of reusing…
VALENTINO COUTURE SPRING 2016
Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli looked to the rich history of the Roman Byzantine Empire and the 20th century Spanish designer Mariano Fortuny to influence their most recent couture outing. Fortuny, famous for creating fashion for dancers and actress during the early 1900s, would have been proud. The influence of his pioneering ‘Delphos gown’, a…
ZUHAIR MURAD COUTURE SPRING 2016
Zuhair Murad, the go-to couturier for red carpet gowns and ethereal wedding dresses, didn’t let his fans down with his newest collection. The Lebanese designer stayed true to his whimsical, fairytale aesthetic, with plenty of embellishment, lace, 3D florals and sheer detailing. His usual colour palette of blush pink, icy blue, dove gray and lavender also…
ART BASEL MIAMI 2015 – EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Art Basel Miami Beach 2015 is officially over and as usual the week was a rapid whirl of art fairs, celebrity openings, concerts, and of course, parties. There was an overwhelming multitude of happenings this year. Just in case you didn't make it, or have memory loss from too many tropical drinks, we've rounded up a list…
DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH EVENTS 2015
It is almost December and that means Art Basel Miami Beach is fast approaching! Last year the massive fair attracted more than 70,000 to Florida's neon capital. With over 200 galleries exhibiting for the 14th edition of the fair, the turn-out is expected to be even bigger and better than ever and you don’t want to miss…
CHINA THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS @ THE MET – NEW YORK – MAY 7 – AUG 16
The Costume Institute: China: Through the Looking Glass The Metropolitan Museum of Art May 7th, 2015 –August 16th, 2015 Exhibition Locations: Chinese Galleries and Anna Wintour Costume Center The Costume Institute Gala, held on Monday night, April 5, marked the opening of the Costume Institute's new exhibit. This year's theme looked to the East, as the…
ZOOLANDER IS BACK! GET READY FOR THE SEQUEL
Following the jaw-dropping surprise appearance at the Valentino Autumn/Winter 2015 show, the house has released additional photos of everyone's favorite male models: Derek Zoolander and Hansel giving the camera their fiercest Blue Steel faces, including a few where they show off their skills with models Tilda Lindstam and Xiao Wen Ju. Shot in front of the Eiffel…