Anne Fontaine Fall 2008: A Unique Approach to Fashion
Anne Fontaine Fall 2008 PARIS, Feb 28, 2008 / FW/ — Anne Fontaine has a unique approach to fashion, beauty and health. Her presentation and cocktail party held at the Anne Fontaine Spa combined a beautiful clothing and accessories collection with a truly fabulous health spa down stairs. In her own words, “I have noticed that French people in Paris tend to be...
Riccardo Tisci Renews Contract With Givenchy; Named Artistic Director for Haute Couture, Womenswear and Menswear
PARIS, Feb 27, 2008 / FW/ — Expect a big celebration tonight at the Givenchy show. Riccardo Tisci is now the Artistic Director of the whole of Givenchy’s clothing lines – haute couture, womenswear and menswear, according to an announcement released yesterday by LVHM, owner of the House of Givenchy. “After his first three years in the house, Riccardo Tisci has demonstrated...
Oscar Fashion Round Up: Who Wore Who & What
Keri Russell in Nina Ricci accessorized with white Lana long box clutch LOS ANGELES, Feb 26, 2008 / FW /— The Oscars does not pertain only to the awards ceremonies. It’s also about what the stars are wearing, and it’s not just the clothes either. Accessories and jewelry counts too. One of the best dressed for the evening, Keri Russell in Nina Ricci was also seen...
A.F. Vandevorst Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Filip Arickx and An Vandevorst PARIS, Feb 25, 2008 / FR/ — Sunday night, husband and wife design team An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx celebrated their 10th anniversary at the Maison des Métallos. It was a fashion show cum party with endless champagne and 14 video screens showing the progress backstage as models get ready. An and Filip understand their work as a medium...
Veronique Branquinho Celebrates 10th Anniversary with an Exhibition
Veronique Branquinho PARIS, Feb 22, 2008 / FW/ — From Wednesday, 12 March, through Sunday, 17 August 2008, the Fashion Museum of the Province of Antwerp (MoMu) will present the exhibition ‘Moi, Veronique, Branquinho TOuTe NUe, marking the 10th anniversary of the Veronique Branquinho designer label. Veronique Branquinho graduated from the fashion department of the Antwerp...
Upcoming Los Angeles Fall 2008 Fashion Season Bubbling With Excitement
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios LOS ANGELES, Feb 21, 2008 / FW/ — With Milan Fashion Week underway and Paris kicking off on Sunday, it is hard to think of Los Angeles as a fashion city. Still, the City of Angels has its own strength. As Fern Mallis, SVP of IMG Fashion said, “Los Angeles is such an interesting city and its fashion scene is ever evolving.” Mercedes-Benz...
‘The Other Boleyn Girl’ Premieres Tonight in London
LOS ANGELES, Feb 19, 2008 / FW/ — Fidel Castro’s resignation as Cuba’s President might be headline news, but people are more interested with the 16th century British royals as two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn vie for the affection of King Henry VIII. A royal catfight, a beheading and intrigues at Buckingham Palace, what more can you ask for? With Eric Bana playing...
Cerruti 1881 Fall 2008 Women Winter Gear
The Jacket The allure of the 1950s reworked into this contemporary down-filled ultra light quilted jacket. Precious details like slanted zipped breast pockets and dual openings The Coat Designed for dual use, the Cerruti 1881 woman’s winter coat is proposed in wool with a nylon lining plus a surprise, a detachable nylon jacket (also black) that can be used as extra layer...
Francesco Scognamiglio Fall 2008: Alternative Styles and Elements
MILAN, Feb 17, 2008 / FW/ — The period between the late sixties and early seventies is the inspiration for Francesco Scognamiglio, who experiments with and combines alternative styles and elements in his Fall-Winter 2008-09 collection. The collection evokes the refined ostentation and allure of Loulou and Lucie de La Falaise, emblems of French avant-garde elegance....
Sonia Fortuna Brings the ‘Biba’ and the ‘Dudu’ Back
MILAN, Feb 16, 2008 / FW/ — Last week in London, Biba, the label that made ready-to-wear hip in the 1960s and finally took London out of the shadow of Paris haute couture houses, made a convincing revival during London Fashion Week. Here in Milan, during the first day of Milano Moda Donna, Sonia Fortuna paid homage to the English brand by sending the signature Biba...
Carmen Marc Valvo Fall 2008: The Not So Innocent 1960s
NEW YORK, Feb 15, 2008 / FW/ — Inspired by the 1960 movie BUtterfield 8 starring Elizabeth Taylor, Carmen Marc Valvo sent a very intimate collection that’s predominantly eveningwear with a few dresses that are best worn for afternoon tea. Bustier dresses and lingerie-inspired frocks, there is strength and vulnerability in the silhouettes, very much like Carmen...
