MM6 Maison Margiela, which has previously shown in New York, will take a presentation format on Sunday, September 20th, for which the location has not as yet been disclosed.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
BFC Announces Headonism Line-Up
Anticipation for London Fashion Week is building following today's announcement of the new designers joining the Headonism line-up, as well as the addition of MM6 Maison Margiela to the new updated schedule.
Sophie Beale and Harvy Santos will join last year's Headonism recipients, Emma Yeo and Keely Hunter, in showing off their milinery creations at Somerset House. "I am delighted that Harvy Santos and Sophie Beale are joining Headonism," said Stephen Jones who mentors the participants. "They are both wonderful milliners, who have a very distinct view on what millinery should be and the talent with which to express it. Our Headonism stalwarts Emma Yeo and Keely Hunter are here creating unusual and avant-garde millinery and are London's finest."
MM6 Maison Margiela, which has previously shown in New York, will take a presentation format on Sunday, September 20th, for which the location has not as yet been disclosed.
MM6 Maison Margiela, which has previously shown in New York, will take a presentation format on Sunday, September 20th, for which the location has not as yet been disclosed.
Monday, August 17, 2015
Candice To Marry Childhood Sweetheart
Victoria´s Secret Angel Candie Swanepoel has got engaged to her long-term boyfriend, Hermann Nicoli, according to E! News.
The couple, who have been dating for 10 years after meeting in Paris when Swanepoel was 17, sealed the proposal with a diamond ring that the model is seen wearing in an Instagram that she posted to the social-media platform this weekend.
Swanepoel, who joined the lingerie label's roster in 2010, and her new fiancé have the choice of her native South Africa and Hermann's homeland of Brazil for the nuptials - the latter of which the model has been vocal of her love for, even keeping a diary for Vogue.co.uk last year as she travelled remote regions with Bottletop. Of course the world is their oyster, but wherever they do choose had better have space for the army of Angels flying in.
The couple, who have been dating for 10 years after meeting in Paris when Swanepoel was 17, sealed the proposal with a diamond ring that the model is seen wearing in an Instagram that she posted to the social-media platform this weekend.
Swanepoel, who joined the lingerie label's roster in 2010, and her new fiancé have the choice of her native South Africa and Hermann's homeland of Brazil for the nuptials - the latter of which the model has been vocal of her love for, even keeping a diary for Vogue.co.uk last year as she travelled remote regions with Bottletop. Of course the world is their oyster, but wherever they do choose had better have space for the army of Angels flying in.
Dolce Apologises For IVF Comments
Domenico Dolce has apologised for the comments he made in March this year when he said that he "opposed gay adoption" and that children born through IVF treatment were "synthetic".
"I've done some soul-searching. I've talked to Stefano a lot about this. I've realised that my words were inappropriate, and I apologise," he told American Vogue. "They are just kids. You don't need labels, baby labels. I think everybody chooses for themselves. I don't know everything about IVF, but I love it when people are happy. It's like medicine. Science has been put on the table to help people."
The comments, that appeared in an interview that the designers gave to Panorama magazine, sparked a boycott of the brand led by Elton John (who has two children born to him and his husband David Furnish by IVF) as he publically berated the designers.
"How dare you refer to my beautiful children as 'synthetic'," John said on Instagram. "And shame on you for wagging your judgemental little fingers at IVF - a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people, both straight and gay, to fulfil their dream of having children. Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce & Gabbana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana."
"I've done some soul-searching. I've talked to Stefano a lot about this. I've realised that my words were inappropriate, and I apologise," he told American Vogue. "They are just kids. You don't need labels, baby labels. I think everybody chooses for themselves. I don't know everything about IVF, but I love it when people are happy. It's like medicine. Science has been put on the table to help people."
The comments, that appeared in an interview that the designers gave to Panorama magazine, sparked a boycott of the brand led by Elton John (who has two children born to him and his husband David Furnish by IVF) as he publically berated the designers.
"How dare you refer to my beautiful children as 'synthetic'," John said on Instagram. "And shame on you for wagging your judgemental little fingers at IVF - a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people, both straight and gay, to fulfil their dream of having children. Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce & Gabbana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana."
Stella Takes A Stand
Stella McCartney has announced that she will cease using the Patagonian farms where she sources wool used in her collections with immediate effect, after PETA presented her with distressing footage showing sheep at the farms being mistreated.
"I am very saddened to report that we have had to cease sourcing some of our sustainable wool from Ovis 21 in Patagonia," the designer wrote on Instagram. "It was born as an amazing initiative to help protect a million acres of endangered grasslands in Patagonia whilst looking after the welfare of animals. Unfortunately, after conducting our own investigation in Argentina, following a very distressful viewing of footage provided by the great guys at @officialpeta, we found out that 1 of the 26 ranches we used source sustainable wool there, mistreated its sheep. It is one too many."
The designer is the second high-profile name to take action recently following PETA campaigns. Last month, Jane Birkin requested that Hermés remove her name from its famous tote bag named after the fashion muse and actress, after the animal-rights activists showed her damaging footage of how the exotic skins are allegedly sourced to make the bags.
"As a designer who built a brand on not using leather, fur or animal skins in its designs, I can't tolerate it!," continued McCartney. "I am devastated by the news but more determined than ever to fight for animal rights in fashion together and monitor even more closely all suppliers involved in this industry to end all innocent lives. We are also looking into vegan 'wool' as well, in the same manner we were able to develop and incorporate high-end alternatives to leather and fur over the years."
Following McCartney's statament, Patagonia released their own statment on the social-media platform, stating:
"The video released by PETA showing animal mistreatment in the network of ranches where we source our wool is shocking and saddening. We have accepted responsibility and apologise for the harm done in our name. There is no excuse for violent shearing methods and inhumane slaughter. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, constantly seeking to improve our efforts to be the most sustainable, least harmful to the earth or its animals. Our statement described the disappointment we feel in seeing this disturbing video."
The company also urged its followers to read its full statement on its website, where it outlines in more detail "areas where our beliefs differ from PETA's, and explain some ways the video is misleading. Our partnership with Ovis XXI is built on a radical approach to growing wool, and it's been a significant and engaging project for us, one we are fully committed to."
"I am very saddened to report that we have had to cease sourcing some of our sustainable wool from Ovis 21 in Patagonia," the designer wrote on Instagram. "It was born as an amazing initiative to help protect a million acres of endangered grasslands in Patagonia whilst looking after the welfare of animals. Unfortunately, after conducting our own investigation in Argentina, following a very distressful viewing of footage provided by the great guys at @officialpeta, we found out that 1 of the 26 ranches we used source sustainable wool there, mistreated its sheep. It is one too many."
The designer is the second high-profile name to take action recently following PETA campaigns. Last month, Jane Birkin requested that Hermés remove her name from its famous tote bag named after the fashion muse and actress, after the animal-rights activists showed her damaging footage of how the exotic skins are allegedly sourced to make the bags.
Following McCartney's statament, Patagonia released their own statment on the social-media platform, stating:
"The video released by PETA showing animal mistreatment in the network of ranches where we source our wool is shocking and saddening. We have accepted responsibility and apologise for the harm done in our name. There is no excuse for violent shearing methods and inhumane slaughter. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, constantly seeking to improve our efforts to be the most sustainable, least harmful to the earth or its animals. Our statement described the disappointment we feel in seeing this disturbing video."
The company also urged its followers to read its full statement on its website, where it outlines in more detail "areas where our beliefs differ from PETA's, and explain some ways the video is misleading. Our partnership with Ovis XXI is built on a radical approach to growing wool, and it's been a significant and engaging project for us, one we are fully committed to."
Top Modelling Agencies Investigated
Three of the UK's biggest modelling agencies are being investigated by the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) for allegedly colluding to "fix the process they charge for models to major high-street retailers and brands," according to The Independent.
The offices of Premier Model Management, Storm Management and Models 1 were reportedly raided this weekend, "following accusations they are working as a secret cartel", with computer equipment and printed documents seized and senior executives questioned. The investigation by the CMA has been ongoing since March, during which time it has been, "information gathering, including issuance of formal or informal information requests and parties' responses", according to its website. It needs to determine whether or not the Competition Act 1998 or Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union have been violated.
An unamed source told the Mail On Sunday this weekend that, "Big-name high-street retailers are desperate to drive the price of modelling fees down as they're having to shoot more clothes and from every angle for their websites. It's no longer about high-end glossy magazine shoots and the retailers believe they should be paying less. The agencies insist that they charge high prices because they're selling quality. It's a market and they set their own process and, while there may be industry standards, the allegation is that the agencies are meeting as a cartel to agree prices."
If found to be in breach of the act, the agencies could face fines of up to 10 per cent of their annual turnover. None of the agencies responded to requests for comment when contacted this morning.
The offices of Premier Model Management, Storm Management and Models 1 were reportedly raided this weekend, "following accusations they are working as a secret cartel", with computer equipment and printed documents seized and senior executives questioned. The investigation by the CMA has been ongoing since March, during which time it has been, "information gathering, including issuance of formal or informal information requests and parties' responses", according to its website. It needs to determine whether or not the Competition Act 1998 or Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union have been violated.
An unamed source told the Mail On Sunday this weekend that, "Big-name high-street retailers are desperate to drive the price of modelling fees down as they're having to shoot more clothes and from every angle for their websites. It's no longer about high-end glossy magazine shoots and the retailers believe they should be paying less. The agencies insist that they charge high prices because they're selling quality. It's a market and they set their own process and, while there may be industry standards, the allegation is that the agencies are meeting as a cartel to agree prices."
If found to be in breach of the act, the agencies could face fines of up to 10 per cent of their annual turnover. None of the agencies responded to requests for comment when contacted this morning.
Hedi Addresses His Critics
Saint Laurent creative director Hedi Slimane has revealed the one reason that he was persuaded to return to fashion design after a four-year hiatus in a rare interview.
"I went back to design for Pierre [Berge] and Yves only. I owe him and Yves everything, this is why I tried my best the last four years to protect and consolidate the foundations of their house, no matter what it meant for me, or my life," he said. "It was somehow a question of honour, duty and unconditional love.
Having worked at the French fashion house in the Nineties - when Berge enlisted him to work on the menswear collections - Slimane was lucky enough to have spent time in the presence of the house's eponymous founder, an experience that he drew on during numerous moments in his career.
"I would never forget Pierre asking me to take pictures in the backstage of the final Yves Saint Laurent couture show, I have this moving archive of that historical show, Yves overwhelmed, Loulou de la Falaise next to him, looking for the last time at all he had created," he recalled in the rare interview with Yahoo! style. "The most meaningful was certainly the first Dior Homme show, with Yves and Pierre in the audience. Pierre had called me the day before to let me know Yves wanted to come. The day of the show it was the only thing I could think about and that mattered to me."
Poignantly, Slimane is now resurrecting the couture label of the house - set to be known as Yves Saint Laurent - an announcement that was received far better than when he was first appointed as creative director and set about initiating change - famously dropping the "Yves".
"I completely understand the reactions. There was a particular context, like someone switching off the music at a birthday party, but I knew my project would be sensitive" he said. "I was in a peaceful place, and this new design project meant I certainly would have to expose myself more than I would normally want to. I was thrilled to go back to fashion, let alone to a house that felt like family. Some of the reactions were probably in response to me appearing remote or "not accessible" and I completely understand Hedi Slimane.
"However, really early on, my project was surrounded by heavy politics and conflicts of interests. It all started before my first show, out of endless speculations. The tone was set no matter what I would design the first season," he continued, adding that he understands the reason for the hype at the time.
"Some of the reactions were probably in response to me appearing remote or "not accessible" and I completely understand. However, I wouldn't pretend to be someone I am not. I trust all designers are different. It is just about being sincere. Remote and in a quiet environment is closer to my nature."
The critique he received - which also centered on his decision to remain in LA as opposed to relocate to Paris, which he said gives him the creative distance he needs - only drove him on, pushing him to bring to fruition his vision for creating a clear definition between ready-to-wear and couture as Saint Laurent himself had started out doing.
"If there is no reaction, it means nobody cares. If nobody cares, then we have a problem," he said. "Fashion without controversy probably feels like nonsense. Not that controversy is provocation. I have never been interested by provocation, only the nature of what I do seems sometimes to bring controversy. However, you need a discussion, a debate of ideas, it is healthy. Change is the essence of fashion."
"I went back to design for Pierre [Berge] and Yves only. I owe him and Yves everything, this is why I tried my best the last four years to protect and consolidate the foundations of their house, no matter what it meant for me, or my life," he said. "It was somehow a question of honour, duty and unconditional love.
Having worked at the French fashion house in the Nineties - when Berge enlisted him to work on the menswear collections - Slimane was lucky enough to have spent time in the presence of the house's eponymous founder, an experience that he drew on during numerous moments in his career.
"I would never forget Pierre asking me to take pictures in the backstage of the final Yves Saint Laurent couture show, I have this moving archive of that historical show, Yves overwhelmed, Loulou de la Falaise next to him, looking for the last time at all he had created," he recalled in the rare interview with Yahoo! style. "The most meaningful was certainly the first Dior Homme show, with Yves and Pierre in the audience. Pierre had called me the day before to let me know Yves wanted to come. The day of the show it was the only thing I could think about and that mattered to me."
Poignantly, Slimane is now resurrecting the couture label of the house - set to be known as Yves Saint Laurent - an announcement that was received far better than when he was first appointed as creative director and set about initiating change - famously dropping the "Yves".
"I completely understand the reactions. There was a particular context, like someone switching off the music at a birthday party, but I knew my project would be sensitive" he said. "I was in a peaceful place, and this new design project meant I certainly would have to expose myself more than I would normally want to. I was thrilled to go back to fashion, let alone to a house that felt like family. Some of the reactions were probably in response to me appearing remote or "not accessible" and I completely understand Hedi Slimane.
"However, really early on, my project was surrounded by heavy politics and conflicts of interests. It all started before my first show, out of endless speculations. The tone was set no matter what I would design the first season," he continued, adding that he understands the reason for the hype at the time.
"Some of the reactions were probably in response to me appearing remote or "not accessible" and I completely understand. However, I wouldn't pretend to be someone I am not. I trust all designers are different. It is just about being sincere. Remote and in a quiet environment is closer to my nature."
The critique he received - which also centered on his decision to remain in LA as opposed to relocate to Paris, which he said gives him the creative distance he needs - only drove him on, pushing him to bring to fruition his vision for creating a clear definition between ready-to-wear and couture as Saint Laurent himself had started out doing.
"If there is no reaction, it means nobody cares. If nobody cares, then we have a problem," he said. "Fashion without controversy probably feels like nonsense. Not that controversy is provocation. I have never been interested by provocation, only the nature of what I do seems sometimes to bring controversy. However, you need a discussion, a debate of ideas, it is healthy. Change is the essence of fashion."
Meet Stella Maxwell
She made headlines as one of the 10 new Victoria's Secret Angels earlier this year - and as Miley Cyrus's girlfriend of six months - but who is the only British-born Angel? As she comes to the UK this week to meet fans in the London and Manchester stores, we get to know her a little better.
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