Seen & Heard: Alessandra Ambrosio and Heidi Klum in Siwy Jeans
NEW YORK, Jun 30, 2011/ FW/ — It’s hot and I don’t mean just the temperature. Alessandra Ambrosio and Heidi Klum were seen wearing Siwy jeans this past week and they brought the thermometer up several degrees. Alessandra Ambrosio was out and about in NYC with her family last June 29th wearing Siwy Madeleine, Cut-Off Shorts w/ Exposed Pocket. Heidi Klum took her...
Adidas SLVR Goes to Chelsea
NEW YORK, Jun 30, 2011/ — Adidas SLVR is taking over the entire Camouflage store space in Chelsea beginning this Friday, July 1st with store hours from noon to 9:00 PM daily (Monday through Sunday.) SLVR at Camouflage 139 8th Avenue (at 17th Street) Phone: 212 691 1750 Store hours: noon – 9pm daily (Monday through Sunday) The 600 square foot space will open...
American Academy in Rome “Rome Prize 2012”
Competition Deadline: 1 November 2011 Extended Deadline: 15 November 2011* The American Academy in Rome invites applications for the Rome Prize competition. One of the leading overseas centers for independent study and advanced research in the arts and the humanities, the Academy offers up to thirty fellowships for periods ranging from six months to two years. Rome Prize...
Alessandra Facchinetti and Pinko Rewrite Fashion Rules with Uniqueness
MILAN, Jun 30, 2011/ FW/ — Alessandra Facchinetti, former Creative Director at Gucci and Valentino has teamed up with Pietro Negra of Pinko to launch “Uniqueness”, a new ready-to-wear line that gets past the idea of seasons. To be unveiled in Paris, Uniqueness’ fresh approach in fashion uses today’s intense technology-induced socio-cultural forces. It will...
Missoni Opens New Bond Street Flagship Store
MILAN, Jun 30, 2011/ — Celebrated Italian fashion house Missoni has announced the opening of its second UK stand-alone store in the heart of London’s exclusive shopping district. The 3506 sq ft boutique, located at 138 New Bond Street, will showcase the world of Missoni with menswear, womenswear and homeware collections across three floors. To celebrate the store...
Smalto Men Spring 2012: That ‘70s Show
PARIS, Jun 27, 2011/ FW/ — Inspired by the 1970s, Youn Chong Bak sent out a crisp Spring / Summer 2012 collection that were already classics the moment they hit the runway. With the focus on hand-tailoring, the suits and jackets just fit perfectly be it the rounded shoulders or the gorges. Using cuts and lengths in the minimalist tendency, the whole collection is...
Jeroen Van Tuyl Men Spring 2012
PARIS, Jun 26, 2011/ FW/ — Created for the man who appreciates a new cut, the Jeroen Van Tuyl Men Spring 2012 collection features an eyeful of details and real craftsmanship. Fluid silhouettes that are masculine which were constructed from the combination of rougher materials and more refined classical fabrics resulted to softer and elegant look. Layering is a recurring...
Walter Van Beirendonck Men Spring 2012
PARIS, June 26, 2011/ FW/ — In the dream world that is the Walter Van Beirendonck world, anything and everything goes. Turquoise body paint? Mix match plaid suits? Plaid shoes? Sure! Sculptural, neon, tulle-covered costumes? Of course. This Spring collection was incredibly innovative as Van Beirendonck took his creativity to the next level. As a preface...
Alexis Mabille Men Spring 2012: Let the Sun Shine In
PARIS, June 26, 2011/ FW/ — While there weren’t many clothes seen on the models this season, what we did see was a relaxed yet elegant menswear collection. Pursuing his vision of relaxed yet elegant menswear, Alexis Mabille headed for the seaside. The Mabille man this season is a born seducer. A seasoned adventurer who is always open to new discoveries....
Galliano Homme Spring 2012: Bill Gaytten, New Creative Director Debuts
PARIS, Jun 25, 2011/ FW/ — Friday night, at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, Bill Gaytten debuted as the new Creative Director of the John Galliano label. A graduate of the University College London, Gaytten has been with the company for 23 years and thus understands, perhaps even played a big part in creating the DNA of the house. For his debut collection, Gaytten...
Backlash by Isamu Katayama Spring 2012
PARIS, Jun 25, 2011/ FW/ — Using tribal and rock influences, Isamu Katayama designing for his own label Backlash proposed rider jackets and snug-fitting shirts that are deliciously wearable and covetable. But, don’t equate the description “wearable” as commercial, because the collection is far from even being considered as mass market. The collection is artisanal...
