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Armani gets back to business in Milan after glamour of the Oscars

December 25, 2019February 28, 2017 by Editorial Team

Autumn/winter 2017 collection brought strong showing in trousers and jackets, with hints of Instagramable playfulness

Milan fashion week: Miuccia Prada returns to feminist form

December 25, 2019February 27, 2017 by Editorial Team

Fashion’s premier feminist launches a collection that looks at the progress – or lack of it – in gender politics

Bowing out in style? Versace show rumoured to be Donatella’s last

December 25, 2019February 27, 2017 by Editorial Team

Collection’s hooded tops and sporty shapes fuel speculation that Riccardo Tisci will replace creative chief at iconic Italian brand

Hubert de Givenchy. To Audrey with Love

March 6, 2017February 23, 2017 by Editorial Team

On 20st February, Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, the art museum in The Hague in the Netherlands, congratulated fashion designer Hubert De Givenchy with his 90th birthday. The musem is proud of the unique cooperation for the exhibition ‘Hubert De Givenchy – to Audrey with love’.

Hat and little black dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in breakfast at Tiffanys 1961 — “Givenchy’s clothes are the only ones I feel myself in. He is more than a designer, he is a creator of personality” – Audrey Hepburn

The Couturier itself has many of his most beloved creations selected, some never before were on display for the public. Still until 26 March!

Hubert de Givenchy – To Audrey with Love exhibition is giving a unique insight into Hubert de Givenchy’s career, which spanned a period of half a century, from the opening of his fashion house in 1952 through his retirement from it in 1995. The couturier has personally selected the wardrobe on display.

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Part of the exhibition will focus specifically on the unique friendship and professional collaboration between Hubert de Givenchy and actress Audrey Hepburn. Their creative partnership began in 1953 and endured for the remainder of Hepburn’s life. Audrey Hepburn wore Givenchy creations in some of her most renowned films, such as How to steal a Million and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

“Audrey Hepburn was not just a pretty face; her heart was in the right place too. Het beautiful exterior was matched by a equally beautiful soul. That’s why the Gemeentemuseum is working hand in hand with the Dutch branch of UNICEF on this fashion exhibition. The aim is to give a rounded picture of the legendary actress:
De Givenchy’s muse and a woman who remains, even now, both a style icon and an inspiration to many people, ” says museum curator.

From 1988, Hepburn acted as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, the organization that works to improve the lives of children worldwide. She travelled the globe visiting poor countries in a bid to focus attention on the vital importance of education and healthcare. A complete gallery will be devoted to Hepburn’s humanitarian work and in the course of the exhibition the museum will raise funds for UNICEF, for example by donating a proportion of the profits from merchandise.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a lavishly illustrated book in Dutch and English (Waanders de Kunst, € 24,95) and a colourful children’s art book by Philip Hopman.

Bella and Shu Qi in Bulgari

March 18, 2017February 23, 2017 by Editorial Team

Italian jeweller and watchmaker Bulgari has always been endorsed by strong women from Sophia Loren to Elizabeth Taylor. Meet the Bulgari Brand Ambassador for China, the Taiwanese actress Shu Qi. “Elegant and irresistibly glam, her charms are Larger than Life—just like Bulgari,” says the Italian luxury house.

Brand Ambassador for China Shu Qi exudes a confidence and daring that is beautifully of a piece with Bulgari style. Bold and luminous, the Bzero1 bangles reimagine the revolutionary design of the ring as an elegant bracelet.

Shu Qi was appointed brand ambassador for Bulgari last year. Bulgari partnered up with Shu Qi for Lucea watch campaign.

“I am a great admirer of Bulgari, especially of its long history of being a jeweller to the divas. Every Bulgari jewel and watch has a story, and each shares a distinctive signature and personality,” she said. Bella in Bulgari. She’s a cool blue beauty born in a magnificent Eden.

This February, Bulgari announced Bella Hadid as their next Accessories Ambassador. Photographers spotted Bulgari’s newest Accessories Ambassador, Bella Hadid, braving the cold in New York City. She paired her luxe fur coat with a cool blue Serpenti Forever Serpentage bag from the Spring Summer 2017 collection.

“I don’t remember specific pieces, but I remember my mom loving it and Bulgari being talked about in the household. It’s so crazy I am working with them now. I’ve always seen it as such a beautiful classy brand,” said Bella Hadid.

Vital and vibrant, the Bulgari Spring Summer 2017 Accessories Collection called Edenize charms and seduces. The energy and magnetism of Serpentage bag is palpable from the moment you make contact with these stunning new creation of the Bulgari Spring Summer Accessories Collection.

“The spirit is youthful, but the prices are in line with Serpenti’s opening at about $1,600. Bulgari chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin will stick to fragrances for enticing a younger customer into the brand. Selling bags at a lower price point to Millennial and Gen Z, according to Babin, quotes by WWD, is “a short cut because young people today will spend $1,000 on an iPhone.”

“He will presumably be reaching those customers via Hadid’s vast network as well newly recruited brand ambassador Jasmine Sanders aka Golden Barbie massive global digital following.

“I feel Jasmine and Bella say a lot about our reasonable ambitions in leather goods,” Babin added.