Chadwick Bell Spring/Summer 2013: Nirvana
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2012/ FW/ — Entitled ‘Nirvana’, the designer, Chadwick Bell was inspired by the vastness of the desert, adobe structures, and bold shapes of the Southwest to create a blank canvas for his Spring/Summer 2013 collection. The juxtaposition of austerity and adornment is also a theme seen throughout the Chadwick Bell Spring/Summer 2013 collection,...
Byblos Milano Spring 2012: Another Dream Fulfilled
MILAN, Oct 2, 2012/ — Launched on Sep 23rd, the same time that its brother, BYBLOS_MILANO restaurant/lounged opened to the public, the brand-new Byblos Milano womenswear line is an international, feminine soul. The fruit of Manuel Facchini’s creative flair, Byblos Milano is an accurate reflection of his particular vision of contemporary style. “For Byblos Milano...
Leila Shams Spring/Summer 2013
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2012/ FW/ — Entitled ‘Leila Shams Spring/Summer 2013’, the designer, Leila Shams, was inspired by the iconic Linda Lovelace and 70s vintage porn for her Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Shams exclaimed “my Spring/Summer 2013 collection contains a raunchy, yet sweet aesthetic with its 70s porn-inspired looks in sienna and taupe tones. The Leila...
ELLE Fashion Next
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2012/ FW/ — Entitled ‘ELLE Fashion Next’, ELLE recently held its third annual Fashion Next, presented by Maybelline New York in partnership with Fashion Institute of Technology, which is a runway presentation and awards ceremony that supports the vision of emerging, young designers and fosters the next generation in fashion. This year’s judging...
Fratelli Rossetti Spring/ Summer 2013: Introducing the iconic Brera moccasin
MILAN, Sep 21, 2012/ — Adopting a romantic stance, Fratelli Rossetti introduces the iconic Brera moccasin in lace. Lace takes centre stage in the collection, and is used for the Brera tasselled moccasin, an icon of Fratelli Rossetti shoes. The range is completed by the thong sandals, sandals and oxford lace-ups. Clear reference is made to embroideries from days-gone-by,...
Sergio Rossi Spring/Summer 2013
MILAN, Sep 21, 2012/ — For Spring/Summer 2013, Sergio Rossi’s Creative Director Francesco Russo created a synergy between two design school thoughts – the iconographic language of Memphis Milano and the precious manual skills of Carlo Bugatti. Memphis Milano – Born n 1981 on the initiative of Ettore Sottsass and a group of young Milanese architects and...
Francesco Scognanamiglio Spring 2013: The Bohemian Traveler
MILAN, Sep 20, 2012/ — A noblewoman from Capri from the beginning of the century, a slightly artistic traveler full of bohemian charisma decides to embark on a hot-air balloon trip. Timeless. Dimensionless. Francesco Scognamiglio’s muse for spring/summer 2013 groups her whole wardrobe in just a few pieces, enough to reach to the far ends of her world, featuring...
Mulberry Spring 2013: Layers and Shapes
LONDON, Sep 19, 2012/ — In the setting of an irreverent English garden a decadent medley of flora and fauna blends with luscious fresh colour and tropical-inspired prints, Emma Hill, Creative Director for Mulberry unveiled her Spring 2013 collection. Taking back her audience to the 1970s, when Mulberry was still a young brand, Emma Hill alluded to Seventies shapes...
Burberry Prorsum Spring 2013: Bright, Sexy & Sassy
LONDON, Sep 18, 2012/ — In an homage to London and the UK, Burberry Chief Creative Officer, Christopher Bailey shared the Burberry Spring 2013 runway show with the world with three separate events happening at the same time in real time. First, there is the traditional catwalk show with 1500 guests in Hyde Park where the “tent” is made out to be a high-tech greenhouse....
“TOPSHOP UNIQUE” Runway Show Reaches Unprecedented Online Audience Size
LONDON, Sep 16, 2012/ — Offering the first interactive shoppable, social and customizable experience on its “TOPSHOP UNIQUE” runway show featuring its Spring 2013 collection, Topshop reached the largest ever online audience with a livestreamed show. By 16.45pm GMT on September 16th, over 2 Million people had tuned in over 100 countries, across multiple platforms...
Y-3 Spring 2013: The 10th Anniversary Collection
NEW YORK, Sep 15, 2012/ — Enter a deep, dark cave with digitized lights morphing into psychedelic colors and neon rainbows, and the show begins. Sporty chic meets street style in Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 spring/summer 2013 collection. Now on its 10th year, Y-3 is the collaboration between designer Yohji Yamamoto and adidas, which started in 1982 as an attempt at elegant...
