When in the last episode Laura Palmer, staring into Cooper’s eyes, said “I’ll see you again in 25 years”, no one took it seriously. Today, a decade later, Twin Peaks is back and so are the sweaters. “Twin Peaks” was a 1990s phenomenon. The series gathered millions of viewers worldwide. After 25 years it’s coming back… Read More
Tag: history of fashion
Every year Chanel presents not only a unique collection of haute couture, but also the amazing process of creation. Dozens of people and hundreds of hours of work for one stunning Chanel Haute Couture SS17. Embroidering a floral pattern on one of the dresses from the collection is 400 hours of work. To sew 80,000… Read More
One of the biggest nights in fashion took place yesterday. The 2017 Met Gala paid homage to Rei Kawakubo and her avant-garde, visionary designs for Comme des Garçons. – You know nothing about Met Gala or Ms. Kawakubo? Shh! Met Gala is for fashion world like the Super Bowl or Oscars – everyone goes there. The story started in 1948, with… Read More
The first man on planet to star in Chanel Bag Campaign. Pharrell Williams makes history by appearing in latest Chanel Gabrielle commercial. Watch it & save it. Photos Karl Lagerfeld/ Chanel (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
It was Louis Vuitton. The luxury brand has just launched a collaboration with Jeff Koons (and Da Vinci, Titian, Rubens and Van Gogh, indirectly). Louis Vuitton has unveiled its new line of bags and accessories today. “Masters” was created in collaboration with Jeff Koons, one of the most recognisable contemporary artists. The collection remixes known iconic artworks of the old masters… Read More
The French fashion house, founded by Loris Azzaro in 1967, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new artistic director. Maxime Simoëns, welcome to the business. Maxime Simoëns was named the new artistic director of Azzaro yesterday. French designer will oversee the label’s couture collections, ready-to-wear and accessories. Simoëns succeeds Arnaud Maillard and Alvaro Castejón, who left… Read More
Just 7 months and we are back to his story (Raf Simons as new CKlein?) Simons’ vision of Calvin Klein is starting to take shape with a brand new logo and his first collection “American Classics." The Belgian designer joined Calvin Klein in August last year as a creative director. With Simons the big time of transformation has started.… Read More
Riddle for today! When was the first fashion week in London? (And how is it possible that it was so long time ago?) In today’s post you’ll find some interesting facts about fashion weeks and a large dose of street fashion, straight from London. October 1983, it’s when the first London Fashion Week took place. 34 years ago. The… Read More
Take a trip through seven revolutions in five extraordinary years from 1966 to 1970 thanks to V&A Museum. The 1960s changed everything, politics, art, music, sex, technology and fashion, of course. The exhibition explores that all. How have the finished and unfinished revolutions of the late 1960s changed the way we live today and think about the future? Revolution in youth identity,… Read More
Carven has just named Serge Ruffieux its new creative director. The right man in the right place at the right time? Sounds like. Following the departure of design duo Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud in October last year, Carven has just appointed Serge Ruffieux it’s new creative director. Ruffieux spent nearly 10 years working for Dior, most recently as head… Read More
12 months and tones of great campaigns, collections and runways. From January to last days of December we’ve been following every move in fashion industry. Before we get focused on the new-to-come, let’s recall the most important events, that shaped fashion in 2016. Gucci SS16 campaign One of the very first and the very best campaigns of the year 2016.… Read More
Last night at the Royal Albert Hall 4,000 members of the fashion industry gathered to celebrate The Fashion Awards 2016. Welcome the big winners, Ralph Lauren (Outstanding Achievement), Gigi Hadid, Molly Goddard, Craig Green, Simone Rocha, Alessandro Michele, Jaden Smith and Demna Gvasalia. Every year The Fashion Awards stand out the best of British and international talents from global fashion community. 2016 winners were… Read More
An evergreen Asian shrub with showy flowers and shiny leaves, camellia, is with Chanel since ever. The fashion house has released another episode of their stories. Camellia reveals all of the anecdotes around Mademoiselle Chanel’s favourite flower. It’s more than just a flower, it’s the flower of CHANEL. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
The man who dressed the world for 50 years, last November went on retirement (The end of Ralph era?) and this December will be honoured with Outstanding Achievement Award by The British Fashion Council. Big congratulations to Ralph Lauren. The British Fashion Council has just announced that the Outstanding Achievement Award in Fashion at The Fashion Awards 2016… Read More
Raf Simons left Dior in October last year, after women’s Spring/Summer 2016 show, that he presented in Paris. Simons helmed the Parisian house for three and a half years. Since he resigned, rumours has started – would he rather work on his own label or join another big fashion house. When Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli stepped… Read More
When in 1670 the first trousers with pockets appeared, purses (”the panniers” and decorated sacks) lost their popularity. It did not last too long. Ladies in a moment realized, that a bag is not only for storing… In 13th century a single bag could say a lot about its owner. The most luxury purses were… Read More
Remember the Renaissance Kings and Queens? And their big, decadent sleeves? Now it’s your turn. What do we know about decadent “puffs”? The puff sleeve emerged in Renaissance, but its popularity lasted till the Edwardian era. It came back into fashion in 1930s, as a response to a decade full of shapeless silhouettes and masculine styles.… Read More
From January to December we’ve been observing every move in fashion industry – from rising models to buzzy runways, happenings and parties, campaigns and new trends. It’s time to recall the biggest fashion moments of 2015. Selected by Reserved. 1. Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein Calvin Klein Underwear. The campaign itself was… Read More
It’s been a year since the fashion world lost a great designer. It’s also the first year for Peter Copping, new creative director, not to disappoint the name of Oscar de la Renta. How is his first Pre-Fall collection? Beautiful and diverse. Peter Copping didn’t waste any time. He managed to create collection worthy of a… Read More
The Pirelli Calendar looks a little different this time. You find the name of photographer behind the lens for 2016 edition, you will understand all. No nudity, no exotic landscapes, no models that we are used to see in Pirelli calendars. This time Annie Leibovitz photographed 13 women known for their brains rather than their… Read More
Marsala resigns for a softer take on color for 2016. For the first time, the blending of two shades – Rose Quartz and Serenity are chosen as the Pantone Color of the Year. For the first time Pantone introduces two shades, Rose Quartz and Serenity as the Pantone Color of the Year 2016. “Rose Quartz… Read More
The 2015 British Fashion Awards were revealed last week at London Coliseum. See all the winners on the night from Emerging Talent and Brand of the Year to Outstanding Achievement and British Style. Voted for by over 800 members of the global fashion industry, the winners of 2015 British Fashion Awards were announced at the… Read More
What do you know about the most successful woman in fashion? Anna Wintour answers 73 questions, everything from her favourite spots in NY to why she always has on her Chanel sunglasses. What time does she wake up? What’s her favourite accessory? Find out here. There’re many stories behind her 27 years in the business. … Read More
Hot news! Karl Lagerfeld will receive the 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s British Fashion Awards ceremony. Designer will be honoured for his unrivalled contribution to the fashion industry. For over fifty years Karl Lagerfeld has remained a formidable force in the fashion industry. Juggling successful careers as photographer, publisher and art director alongside his numerous design… Read More
Another big name in fashion is terminating from the house. Alber Elbaz has been the creative direcor for Lanvin for last fourteen years. Just after Ralph Lauren and Raf Simons last month, now the creative director of Lanvin is leaving. “At this time of my departure from Lanvin on the decision of the company’s majority… Read More
It’s the third time Italian amaretto brand invited designer for its “Fashion 4 Development” project. After Versace and Moschino, the limited-edition bottle was created by Roberto Cavalli. How would you imagine Cavalli’s bottle of liquor? Exotic prints? Animal graphics? That’s exactly how it is. Drawing inspiration from Roberto Cavalli Pre-collection for Spring, it reflects designer’s style.… Read More
The man who dresses the world for 50 years, goes on retirement. Ralph Lauren steps down as a chief of his fashion empire this November. The iconic American designer is leaving the fashion empire of Ralph Lauren Corporation. The inventor of polo t-shirt goes on retirement. Does it mean he completely leaves the company? Of… Read More
coffeenclothes This is one of the most amazing Instagram accounts we’ve found recently. Have you ever wondered if your coffee order and your personal style have something in common? Now it’s obvious – it does. People from all around the world use the hashtag #coffeenclothes to share their daily caffeine and fashion choices. Black coffee for minimalists, Latte for classic… Read More
This quirky felt crown, worn by Kate Moss on her very first magazine shoot could be yours now. Just a piece of black felt decorated with mirrored stones and spirals of fabric? Definitely not. First of all, the crown was created by top British milliner Stephen Jones and what’s more, was worn by Kate Moss on her first… Read More
Just one year on the music scene was enough for Sam Smith to release a bestseller, win four Grammy Awards and become a face for Balenciaga. From zero to hero, this is the best to call it. Young British singer gets on the fashion path. Smith was invited by Alexander Wang, Balenciaga creative director, to become a face of its latest… Read More
The Birkin handbag by Hermès has been a symbol of the elite for more than 30 years. Luxury, handmade tote was named after actress and signer Jane Birkin, that now wants her name off it. After revealing the disturbing practices used in production of the iconic handbag, Jane Birkin asked to take off her name from it. Recent PETA investigation showed… Read More
…at the streets of Paris. We show you street fashion very often – but this time we go back to 40s, 50s and 60s to see how the trends had changed over the years. 1942 1946 1947 1947 1950 1951 1954 1955 1955 1959 1959 1959 1970 Photos Getty Images
Giorgio Armani celebrates his 40th anniversary in business with a beautiful retrospective show in Milan. It’s not the only present he made himself – he opened Armani exhibition space in Milan. To mark four decades of designing, Giorgio Armani organised a unique fashion show last weekend. It comes with the opening of new exhibition space called Silos. Being the creative director… Read More
“The world’s most successful supermodel becomes the world’s most glamorous retiree”, wrote Vanity Fair after Gisele Bündchen announced at São Paulo Fashion Week, that she’s done with fashion runways. Seeing her recent job it’s hard to believe, that the biggest supermodel ends up her catwalk story. Gisele has been in fashion business for almost 20 years, working for… Read More
Everyone knows this shiny, red-lacquered sole. Christian Louboutin has created probably the most desired stilettos in the world. While watching YDE newest collection during Paris Fashion Week, we’re admiring the models flow in 120 millimeters red-bottoms. And as we were in Paris, we decided to do some fashion sightseeing and we visited one of Louboutin ateliers. Have you ever wondered… Read More
One of the biggest fashion houses Louis Vuitton is celebrating its 160th anniversary of founding. To mark that, six world’s greatest creatives were invited to re-interpret the iconic LV monogram for a limited series of bags. What did the visionaries from art, architecture, industrial design and fashion present? Karl Lagerfeld shot all finished projects. The "Celebrating Monogram’ project was initiated by brand’s executive vice president, Delphine Arnault. She asked… Read More
A visionary talent – Yves Saint Laurent. At the age of 21 he was chosen as the successor to Christian Dior. Few years later he already created his own fashion house to present first in France ‘ready to wear’ collection. How did he work? How was his personal life? The movie “Yves Saint Laurent” (directed… Read More