First a fashion model, then a TV presenter, next contributing editor at Vogue and now a designer. Alexa Chung is set to launch her very own fashion label on 30 May. Does muse and style icon equal designer? We are excited to see. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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Why do we write about Magnum and what does it have in common with Cara and fashion? Watch the beasts try to get their paws on Cara’s Magnum in latest Moschino&Magnum campaign. Magnum and Moschino has just released its new collaboration. To mark Magnum’s arrival at Cannes Jeremy Scott, creative director of Moschino presented “Release… Read More
The Fashion and Textiles Museum has announced an exhibition of the most important and influential American designers – Anna Sui. It opens next month and will be the first-ever retrospective of designer’s work in UK. Beautiful present to celebrate 25 years in fashion. Anna Sui is an inspirational woman whose designs embrace the history of American pop culture and popular… 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
Saturday inspirations! Vogue presents the full documentary about fashion and future of fashion (and it’s narrated by our favourite Alexa Chung). She investigates fashion from the inside out and shows that from Olivier Rousteing to brand-new graduates, there’s room for heart, dedication and humour. p.s No point to worry when it’s over. That’s just the… Read More
Fashion and IKEA, again? Indeed. Ikea expands its collaboration with fashion designers and ogether with the founder of Kit Neale brand offers avant-garde ideas for “fashionable house”. Do you remember the collection of British designer Katie Eary that Ikea released less than a year ago? We wrote about it on the blog (Fashion and Ikea?). It was a hit.… 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
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
Fashion icon and US Vogue’s creative director, Grace Coddington turned 75 this year. But in her case it can only mean one thing – new challenges. She’s been working on a brand new campaign for Tiffany & Co and appeared in the “Some Style is Legendary” documentary. See the trailer. “Style is legendary” could be the perfect… Read More
She is one of the most recognisable, most photographed and most influential supermodels of all time. That’s why being just a model is not enough. Kate Moss has been working in the fashion business since she was 14. Has made more than 300 magazine covers, just on Vogue’s appeared more times than any one else. She has… Read More
The acclaimed American designer Tom Ford makes a comeback at Venice Film Festival and it’s not with a new collection, but with a movie. See the trailer, casting Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal. We should call Ford “a designer-turn-director” now. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Kakáslok. Just see. Kakáslok means “little shit”. The New York based label was established just two year ago and is being not less controversial than the name itself. But let’s start from the very beginning. Kakáslok founder, 20-year-old Ericka del Rosario, was born in Philippines. Her family, like any other in the district, was working long hours everyday, leaving the… Read More
When was the last time you “lost the plot”? In celebration of#BritWeek, Georgia May Jagger is decoding her favourite British phrases. The answers are slightly bonkers! Must see. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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
Vivienne Westwood has just showed her Spring/Summer 2017 collection during Milan Fashion Week. Whether you like her or not, she is still The Fashion Queen. Involved in politics since ever, the designer Viviene Westwood started her Spring/Summer 2017 presentation at Milan Fashion Week with a short video addressed to the British Prime Minister David Cameron. She raised her voice… Read More
Kendall Jenner has attracted a lot of haters, mostly for being rich, privileged and a member of the Kardashian family. What’s a girl to do with all that hate? In a short film for Dazed & Confused the model makes a major nod to the classic teen movie “Mean Girls”. How does her Burn Book… Read More
Everything is constructed, cast, hammered, sawed and finished in her studio. Artist Lane Walkup is our #art and around example of fashion-culture union. Inspired by the fluidity of minimal shapes and the chemistry behind metalwork, Lana pays special attention to detail, structure and fun. Her unique collection of hangers is so adorable, you wouldn’t like… Read More
The echo of other times and the hope for the bright future – that’s what Nicolas Ghesquière wanted to convey in Louis Vuitton’s Autumn-Winter collection. Don’t miss it. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
According to today’s rumours: Karl is considering to finish his fashion career. Chanel’s upcoming resort show in Cuba may be Lagerfeld’s last. Will he go on retirement? Definitely it’s not the easy step to make. Photo www.chaos-mag.com
We love Saturdays for all those beautiful inspirations we find. However, Paul Jung is not particularly interested in traditional beauty. What do we know about him? Not much. Paul Jung is a young fashion photographer and art director, labelled by the biggest magazines as “the one to watch”. Born in Taiwan, Jung grew up in Australia, then… Read More
Coco – Inside CHANEL
Coco – Inside CHANEL “Once upon a time…” Saturday with Coco sounds like a great inspiration.
“I want my clothes to live, to party, to have fun”. “Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer” promised to tell the story of the designer’s fascinating life – from growing up in rural Missouri to dominating the fashion world as Creative Director at Moschino. Just after his another spectacular show at NYFW, we recall his documentary video.… Read More
Phil Oh, New York based photographer, travels the world to cover the major international fashion events. London, Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Sydney and Shanghai just open his list of places-to-be. He photographs industry insiders and kooky fashion kids, but also random passersby that catch his eye. Today we take you for a walk with Oh’s best shots… Read More
With our love to fashion & art liaison, we couldn’t stay indifferent to this collection. Well known interior designer and fashion doyenne Iris Apfel drew inspirations from Henri Matisse’s “Cut-Outs” to create a series of wonderful outfits, all in homage to the master of colour. Hard to believe she’s 92 years old! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
1949? Of course not! It’s 2016 and Spring-Summer Haute Couture collections in Paris. Do you recognise those guys? They presented something exceptionally beautiful today. Best congratulations for making our day, Victor&Rolf. Dutch fashion designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren acknowledged great applause from the audience after their Spring-Summer 2016 Haute Couture collection. Why? Just see.… Read More
Love to everything retro and vintage has been taken to another level this season. Thanks to creative director Alessandro Michele and photographer Glen Luchford latest SS16 Gucci campaign travels back in time. Since Alessandro Michele’s become a new creative director, Gucci is settling into new aesthetic. Wanderlust, decadence, whimsy and all things vintage are it’s main inspirations. So… Read More
What is your favourite fashion quote od 2015? We do have our. Curious? “I am not the most important person in my house. I think Choupette made me a better person — less selfish. I don’t want her to work but she had an offer from the Japanese and it was a massive success. In… 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
A few tiny baubles and bobby pins sold as “Beard Baubles” can not save the world, but can make a change. This quirky-cool idea is not just a festive decoration for bearded men. The project goes much beyond just fun. The Beard Baubles were first created last December at the advertising agency Grey London, by designers… Read More
All the best for John Galliano turning 55 today. What do you know about one of the most recognizable designers of our times? Let’s see! John Galliano is a British fashion designer, probably best known for his whimsical, outrageous designs and fanciful runway shows. He was the head designer for Givenchy in 1995 and 1996,… 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
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
This was so obvious she won’t disappear from fashion business, even after announcing her retirement. See Gisele in the latest Stuart Weitzman campaign. Video directed by Mario Testino. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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