The Little Black was once described as the Ford for Chanel in 1926. TLBD gained more popularity up until today. At 70 years old, Coco Chanel commented on how her revolutionary fashion statements had started to be plagiarized. ‘I have always been copied by others. If a fashion isn’t taken up and worn by... »
Archive for January, 2010
Maison Francis Kurkdjian the New Name for Smell
It’s the weekend after a long 2 weeks of fashion. Time to take a relaxing break before it all starts again. Still very cold in London, we received a little snow, last days of winter and snuggling up in the house. At great addition to the cozy atmosphere is the Incense Papers APOM by Maison... »
Georges Chakra S/S 2010 – Haute Couture
Georges Chakra was on my radar since his collection’s appearance on The Devil Wears Prada. For his couture collection, the Lebanese designer create a collection fit for any red carpet princess, between screen siren and little gorgeous dresses. »
Yumi Katsura by Ji Haye S/S 2010 – Haute Couture
Les magnifiques de papillon de Yumi Katsura by Ji Haye se sont posés sur le podium le temps du défilé de cette après-midi. Soies imprimées, coupes inspirées des kimonos, bustiers rebrodés se sont succédés sous nos yeux pour illustrer le thème de la collection: Enchanted Forest. Parmi les pièces à noter, une étonnante mini-robe Naïade... »
Back to Basics
As we all know its Haute Couture week in Paris, Haute meaning high and Couture meaning sewing, now for those un-glamorous few of us that are unable to be there.. prior engagements of course! … the whole up-roar of chiffon, baroque and pastels we have seen so far reminded me of a long-lost Cut... »
Teaser: Georges Chakra S/S 2010
Just to tide you over while you wait for the pictures… »
Christophe Josse S/S 2010 – Haute Couture
Yesterday, romantism was the keyword at Christophe Josse. Light colours, translucent laces have been worked to create lighter than air dresses. Many gathered applause, particularly the bandage dress made of ivory lace. Forget the bride, a little bit too transparent and concentrate on the sublime sequined black dress, perfect for the red carpet. »
Thimister A/W 2010 – Haute Couture
Sunday night saw an unusual show as both closing of Men’s Fashion Week and opening of Couture Week. Thimister has been absent from the runways for over a decade and for his return, the 47-year old chose the Russian revolution as a global theme, particularly the image of murdered Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich who favoured a... »
Ute Ploier A/H 2010
Photos: Mademoiselle à Paris The Austrian designer Ute Ploier showed a refined mix of plaid, fluffed out mohair and tweed. Pairing billowy trousers with a slight sheen to structured tops, her fall/winter 2010 collection gives the impression of a man off-duty who wants to dress down comfortably without being too casual. Our notes: Leather accessories and... »
