Louis Vuitton Releases Spring / Summer 2012 Advertising Campaign
PARIS, Dec 15, 2011/ — A little bit retro, a little bit futuristic, the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 advertising campaign is modernistic romance. “The whole ambiance is very pretty, very special and very magical,” says Louis Vuitton Artistic Director Marc Jacobs, In an intriguing echo of the previous season, the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 advertising...
MAL-AIMÉE Spring 2012
PARIS, Dec 9, 2011/ FW/ — The fourth collection from emerging label MAL-AIMÉE stays with its developing signature of sophisticated yet romantic style. Meant for a sensual and modern woman, the MAL-AIMÉE Spring 2012 collection is a story of contrasts. Fluid silhouettes in geometric shapes, Leonie Hostettler and Marius Borgeaud, the brains behind the label are challenging...
April, May Spring/Summer 2012
PARIS, Nov 30, 2011/ — The April, May Spring/Summer 2012 collection by Diane Sitbon. www.aprilmay.fr [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ...
Alexander Vauthier Spring 2012
PARIS, Nov 30, 2011/ FW/ — The Alexander Vauthier Spring 2012 prêt-a-porter collection. Photos courtesy of Alexander Vauthier #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-3 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-3 .gallery-caption...
Jichoi Spring 2012: Triumphant Debut
PARIS, Oct 5, 2011/ — Ji-Hyoung Choi, Creative Director of Johnny Hates Jazz (JHZ) introduces her new line of clothing “JICHOI” during the 2012 spring/summer Paris Prêt-à-Porter season. Incorporating the contemporary and wearable spirit of JHZ, JiChoi Collection reflects her design philosophy and aesthetics of feminine, elegant, and conceptual fashion of modern...
Arzu Kaprol Spring 2012: A White Statement
PARIS, Oct 5, 2011/ FW/ — Now on her sophomore season in Paris, MSU-Istanbul Fashion-trained Arzu Kaprol proposed a white collection that was interspersed only by several shades of gray. A strong and bold statement for a young designer who is practically new in the Paris fashion scene, Arzu Kaprol held her own. A 1994 graduate of the Paris American Academy, she...
Gianfranco Scotti Spring / Summer 2012
PARIS, Oct 3, 2011/ — Unveiling his second collection in Paris, designer Gianfranco Scotti had found inspiration in the works of photographers Diane Arbus and Sally Mann for Spring / Summer 2012. Translating the photographers’ body of work into wearable and highly covetable apparel, Gianfranco Scotti celebrated feminine beauty – its strength and its fragility...
Uniqueness Debuts in Paris
PARIS, Sep 29, 2011/ FW/ — There’s a new name in the Paris fashion scene – UNIQUENESS, a new innovative brand by Alessandra Facchinetti who also marked her return to fashion with the launch of this label. Born to this new era of social networking and mobile web, UNIQUENESS brings a new dimension in time and space when it comes to fashion. Reconfiguring the concept...
Barbara Bui Goes California Dreamin’
PARIS, Jul 29, 2011/ FW/ — An oft reference in her catwalk shows, Barbara Bui has finally taken the plunge and opened a flagship store on Rodeo in Los Angeles. Conceptualized by William Halimi with Erna Corbetta as architect, the new boutique is perfectly located in Beverly Hills. This new flagship store represents the core values of the Parisian luxury brand with...
Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Fall 2011
PARIS, July 6, 2011/ FW/ In a monochromatic show of red dresses swathed in red light, Alexandre Vauthier showed us some delectable pieces made for the vixen in every woman. In a range of modern, even futuristic silhouettes, the collection played on the body hugging, curve accentuating, sensual draping techniques of the designer. Citing his inspiration as smeared red...
Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall 2011
PARIS, July 6, 2011/ FW/ As we would expect from this master of Haute Couture, Elie Saab’s Fall collection was a fairy tale of tulle, silk chiffon, and lace. From the first look to the last, I didn’t want the show to end. He drew his inspiration this season from the heady iridescence of the sun’s rays, how the city façades and skyscrapers appear clad...
