From left: beret by Louis Vuitton, $630; beret by Giorgio Armani, $425; beret by American Apparel, $20; turtlenecks by Prada, $595; button-down shirts by Bottega Veneta, $450–$510
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Trending : From the Top
Sweaters aren’t the only thing we break out at the first sign of fall. Beyond their practicality, the proper hat can instantly adjust the mood of your outfit. Take the beret, as favored by Giorgio Armani, Donatella Versace, and brothers Dean and Dan Caten at Dsquared2, which lent their recent collections varying degrees of military staunchness. So make like revolutionary Che Guevara and opt for this season’s go-to chapeau.
GQ´s Designer of the Year : Dolce&Gabbana
The men behind the brand, Dolce&Gabbana received the Designer of the Year award at the 15th edition of GQ Men of the Year in London on Tuesday night.
Dolce&Gabbana’s forward looking, flattering and manly designs have been recognized and loved all over the world. In 2012, GQ have chosen to further honour the relationship and respect they hold for Dolce&Gabbana by awarding them the accolade of Designer of the Year.
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The hall of fame lists some iconic previous winners such as Tom Ford, Burberry’s Christopher Bailey, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Giorgio Armani.
The designers were presented the coveted award by their close friend Monica Bellucci, who wore a classic Dolce&Gabbana black lace gown for the occasion. Bianca Brandolini D’Adda, Kylie Minogue, David Gandy and Ashley Cole all turned up in force to celebrate with Domenico and Stefano.
The GQ Men of the Year awards are in their 15th year and celebrate the achievement of significant men in a vast choice of industries, from cinema to music, comedy and cooking.
Stefano Pilati for Ermenegildo Zegna
Former Yves Saint Laurent creative director Stefano Pilati finally has a new gig. Starting Jan. 1, the designer will head to Ermenegildo Zegna, where he will serve not just as head of design for the brand's menswear line, but also as creative director for Agnona, the house's secondary women's ready-to-wear and accessories line.
"With this appointment, we will be able to combine our tradition in tailoring and our leadership in innovative materials with a new vision for men’s fashion," said Gildo Zegna, CEO of Zegna Group. "We have ambitious plans for Agnona and we strongly believe that under his creative leadership we will be able to develop this little jewel into a global brand."
Pilati had been head designer at YSL since 2004; his Fall 2012 collection, shown in Paris last March, was his last for that label. His first collections for Ermenegildo Zegna and Agnona will be shown in June 2013.
Pilati had been head designer at YSL since 2004; his Fall 2012 collection, shown in Paris last March, was his last for that label. His first collections for Ermenegildo Zegna and Agnona will be shown in June 2013.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Lady Gaga : Cover Girl ?
This behind-the-scenes shot from Lady Gaga´s new Vogue cover reveals how much airbrushing went on to give her that impossibly thin waist.
The September issue sees her wearing an electric purple Marc Jacobs number looking lean.
But a new video from the shoot exposes how she actually looked chunky and unflattering in reality.
Her skin has clearly been touched-up, her waist shrunk and the fishtail dress given a major airbrushing job.
And the stark differences have sparked an Internet furore among fans keen to share the contrasting shots.
Born This Way star Lady Gaga, 26, seemed proud of the altered snap when she leaked it to fans earlier this month, saying: “I’m a COVER GIRL, and it's FAB.”
The snaps were taken by photographers Mert and Marcus – and include another frame in which she appears nude, wearing a giant hat.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Fashion Trend 1920´s : The Great Gatsby
Prada and Miu Miu have designed outfits for the upcoming movie; The Great Gatsby.
Baz Luhrmann's dazzling silver screen adaptation, starringLeonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire, is creating a new buzz and this time, it is fashion-related. According to an interview of Miuccia Prada published in the September issue ofVogue, 40 dresses from past Prada and Miu Miu collections will be adapted for the movie.
While Gatsby's couture will be inspired by the elegant 1920s, Prada Spring / Summer 2013 menswear collection represents a very seductive first approach of this era's fashion interpretation.
This second collaboration between Miuccia Prada and Baz Lurhmann promises to be spectacular. ForRomeo + Juliet, in 1996, the director asked the Italian designer to create one of Leonardo DiCaprio's unusual outfits.
Carey Mulligan's outfits will also be styled with Tiffany & Co's sparkly creations.
Baz Lurhmann's adaptation of the famous novel published by Francis Scott Fitzgerald in 1925 will hit cinemas in July 2013.
Baz Luhrmann's dazzling silver screen adaptation, starringLeonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire, is creating a new buzz and this time, it is fashion-related. According to an interview of Miuccia Prada published in the September issue ofVogue, 40 dresses from past Prada and Miu Miu collections will be adapted for the movie.
While Gatsby's couture will be inspired by the elegant 1920s, Prada Spring / Summer 2013 menswear collection represents a very seductive first approach of this era's fashion interpretation.
This second collaboration between Miuccia Prada and Baz Lurhmann promises to be spectacular. ForRomeo + Juliet, in 1996, the director asked the Italian designer to create one of Leonardo DiCaprio's unusual outfits.
Carey Mulligan's outfits will also be styled with Tiffany & Co's sparkly creations.
Baz Lurhmann's adaptation of the famous novel published by Francis Scott Fitzgerald in 1925 will hit cinemas in July 2013.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Grace Coddington for FNO and Balenciaga
Grace Coddington has designed a limited edition accessories line for Balenciaga. The US Vogue creative director has created a mini collection of bags and scarfs, inspired by her pet cat Pumpkin.
The pieces feature fashion illustrations hand-drawn by Coddington, which depict her cat modelling iconic Nicholas Ghesquière for Balenciaga looks from the past decade. The Papier tote bag, $1,000 (£633), is the collection's hero piece and comes in either ecru or bright pumpkin orange, with a black calfskin trim.
The Pumpkin collection will launch on September 6 to coincide with Vogue's Fashion´s Night Out celebrations, and a very limited number will be available to buy in the Balenciaga New York and LA boutiques. 20 per cent of all proceeds will go towards The Animal Rescue Fund of The Hamptons.
The pieces feature fashion illustrations hand-drawn by Coddington, which depict her cat modelling iconic Nicholas Ghesquière for Balenciaga looks from the past decade. The Papier tote bag, $1,000 (£633), is the collection's hero piece and comes in either ecru or bright pumpkin orange, with a black calfskin trim.
The Pumpkin collection will launch on September 6 to coincide with Vogue's Fashion´s Night Out celebrations, and a very limited number will be available to buy in the Balenciaga New York and LA boutiques. 20 per cent of all proceeds will go towards The Animal Rescue Fund of The Hamptons.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Victoria Beckham Launches Optical Line
Victoria Beckham is adding a new range of optical frames to her fashion portfolio.
The designer, who is near-sighted herself, has been on a mission for the perfect prescription frames for as long as she can remember, admitting that she’s never photographed in glasses (except for oversize sunglasses) because it’s been trying to find a flattering pair.
“I do need to wear glasses — [but] I haven’t found glasses that suit me or that I particularly like,” Beckham told WWD. “I’ve always been quite self-conscious [about this], so that’s why I’ve decided to do them myself.”
After the designer launched sunglasses two years ago, an optical collection was the obvious next step. Beckham’s global eyewear business spans Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus in the U.S. to Harrods in the U.K.
She partnered with Cutler & Gross on the six-piece optical collection that will make its debut at Silmo Paris on Oct. 4. Each style comes in three colorways, with the overall palette comprised of black, tortoise, topaz, yellow and forest green. All frames are handcrafted in Italy and fashioned from combinations of metal and acetate, the tips of each pair are adorned with a refined, diamond faceted “V.” They also contain elements such as sepia stained coloring, horn, pearl oyster interior lining and tortoiseshell.
Silhouettes range from delicate and feminine styles such as superlight metal aviators to heavier, acetate rectangular shapes. Some are even unisex — such as the “Heavy Square,” a bolder frame that Beckham and her husband David Beckham both wear.
Each pair goes through four weeks of production and 37 assembly processes. This means frames are “tumbled” for nearly a week with resin chips and undergo two stages of hand polishing. Each pair will retail for about $410.
“I will be wearing my glasses now, and it will be nice to see where I will be going for once,” Beckham said.
The optical frames are slated to hit retailers in January and February.
The designer, who is near-sighted herself, has been on a mission for the perfect prescription frames for as long as she can remember, admitting that she’s never photographed in glasses (except for oversize sunglasses) because it’s been trying to find a flattering pair.
“I do need to wear glasses — [but] I haven’t found glasses that suit me or that I particularly like,” Beckham told WWD. “I’ve always been quite self-conscious [about this], so that’s why I’ve decided to do them myself.”
After the designer launched sunglasses two years ago, an optical collection was the obvious next step. Beckham’s global eyewear business spans Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus in the U.S. to Harrods in the U.K.
She partnered with Cutler & Gross on the six-piece optical collection that will make its debut at Silmo Paris on Oct. 4. Each style comes in three colorways, with the overall palette comprised of black, tortoise, topaz, yellow and forest green. All frames are handcrafted in Italy and fashioned from combinations of metal and acetate, the tips of each pair are adorned with a refined, diamond faceted “V.” They also contain elements such as sepia stained coloring, horn, pearl oyster interior lining and tortoiseshell.
Silhouettes range from delicate and feminine styles such as superlight metal aviators to heavier, acetate rectangular shapes. Some are even unisex — such as the “Heavy Square,” a bolder frame that Beckham and her husband David Beckham both wear.
Each pair goes through four weeks of production and 37 assembly processes. This means frames are “tumbled” for nearly a week with resin chips and undergo two stages of hand polishing. Each pair will retail for about $410.
“I will be wearing my glasses now, and it will be nice to see where I will be going for once,” Beckham said.
The optical frames are slated to hit retailers in January and February.
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