Haute Couture only comes twice a year and is only shown in Paris. It is a rare bird indeed and thus is taken very seriously by those in the metier. It is akin to Formula 1 Racing or the Paris Le Salon de l'Auto where prototypes are shown and dreamt upon by the multitude of onlookers.
This year Fall-Winter 2012/2013 Haute Couture Collections were most definitely eye candy for this viewers eyes. F
As sung by Anna Dello Russo in her “Fashion Shower” video for H&M: "nothing sexy like excess”. Well, for Spring/Summer 2013, we'll fall into the excess, the immoderation of our moods.
While depression settles in the world, we'll think about the past to escape it: the eighties are the perfect era to celebrate and enjoy life, and to feel the golden age of excess. We'll praise the cultural legac
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Last time I left you, we found a way to stay sober while keeping a sexy silhouette. Sober we'll stay, and we'll love to dress out like if it was a costume ball.
The long-awaited return of Hedi Slimane in fashion ended with his first womenswear collection for Saint Laurent: the designer offers us a witchy-70's look, with a hint of a gothic spirit in the air - hats are compulsory. The Saint-Laure
NUMERO 16 / SPRING-SUMMER 2013
What item of clothing other than the T-shirt holds such an essential place in a wardrobe of a man, whatever his age, nationality, job, style, country or favourite hobby? No other! From this observation, Kris Van Assche has created a 2013 Spring-Summer collection that plays with the status of this basic item. From this concept, were born hybrid clothes mixing city and sports, with a twist that recalls the very first KVA collections.
From the world of sports to the c
After a succession of jobs in the fashion industry, immersing herself in modeling, styling, and design interning, Parsons graduate Kristi Vosbeck made her move and formed KRISTI VOSBECK LLC March 2009. She represents the new voice of couture high fashion in legacy (vintage) designs with a fresh, edgy twist. Each design is a unique work of art that pairs elegance with her special brand of creativity.
Kristi is a visionary, who is influenced by different cultures, and invokes her memories of Paris,
Beginning July 7, emerging designers will have a chance to have their creations judged by industry professionals in Paris. The Emerging Trends Fashion Challenge—Paris, produced by the Synergy Events of Boston with Hype Fashionsin Nice, is a fashion design competition for up-and-coming international designers. It is part of Synergy’s series of Emerging Trends shows, which had last featured at Boston Fashion Week, covered earlier by this magazine.
‘When it comes to fashion events, Paris is the
In collaboration with HYPE Fashions (http://hypefashions.com), The SYNERGY Events (http://www.theSYNERGYevents.com), a Boston, USA based company that constantly redefines what is vogue and refined through its high-end events released their plans for the Emerging Trends Fashion Challenge Paris; a fashion challenge for up-and-coming global fashion designers. The company has hosted four Emerging Trends fashion shows during Boston Fashion Week in the past, each one showcasing designers from all over
Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PT)Paris, France |
On July 7th, 2012, The Emerging Trends Fashion Challenge will bring global attention to the evolving fashion market in Europe. Women’s apparel designers from all over the globe will compete for the chance to win the grand prize worth over $15,000, including $5,000 cash, complimentary participation at either the Cannes Loves Fashion 2013 or 5th Annual Boston Fashion Week Event – The Emerging Trends 2012 fashion shows, a
Check outmy favorite looks from Paris Fashion Week!
We are seeking a savvy and elite group of up-and-coming designers to showcase women's style and trend. The designers will be chosen based on their creativity, experience, and distinctiveness. Contestants will have the opportunity to showcase their never before seen work in front of judges, media, and fashion professionals. This is your chance to gain instant exposure among the global fashion industries elite.
The winner of the Emerging Fashion Challenge will receive $5,
The end of Spring 2012 RTW...Paris!
Alison Wood who runs a popular craft based blog called Art of Crafts( http://art-of-crafts.net/) featured an interview with me on her partners site woodmors.com at
http://www.woodmors.com/crafting_bee_3.html#jan_roberts which will move to Art of Crafts after it leaves Woodmors .....Blogs certainly do a lot of traveling these days !!
November 23/Paris/-Jean Joaillerie launches “ Currency Trader”- A collection of bespoke jean accessories for wall street traders
featuring 5 pieces for the holiday gift season : “Go Long”,”Go Short”,”Day
Trader” and 2 limited edition pieces featuring the coveted gold French
“Médaille de Travail”and the silver french”Médaille Collective”.
All of the pieces are made by hand using antique coins from all over Europe found at the brocante and anti
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