John Allen’s textile designs re-interpreted in Loewe leather

‪‎Spanish luxury fashion house LOEWE‬ launched its second collaboration with textile designer John Allen specialising in printed, woven and knitted fabrics. The colourful textile designs are the starting point for a special collaboration which includes bags, small leather goods, keyrings, espadrilles and silk scarves, among other items. John Allen’s designs were re-interpreted in leather using ‪LOEWE‬’s … Read more

J.W.Anderson cements A$AP Rocky sea change with men’s collection

On heels of collaboration with US rapper, designer leaves gender-neutral behind for playful, if eclectic retreat into schoolyard

Step to it! Blanca Li for Christian Louboutin’s La Répétition

Dance etiquette with Blanca Li and Christian Louboutin.

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Like in all Blanca Li‘s projects, in this collaboration with French luxury footwear and fashion designer Christian Louboutin she gives life to all that’s in her brain.

Christian Louboutin’s Autumn/Winter 2016 collection premieres in “La Répétition,” a short film by renowned Spanish-born choreographer, dancer, actress, and filmmaker.

Louboutin’s Autumn Winter 2016 collection lookbook is the story of young dancers in a chorus line directed by a challengingchoreographer personified by Blanca Li.

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Dancers show off their individual style clad in different Christian Louboutin shoes and leather goods in vampish noirs or pop colours. There are also a good amount of embellishments and embroideries. Blanca Li’s outfitt is simply amazing.

Blanca Li has created choreographies for the Paris Opera Ballet, The Berlin Ballet, the Metropolitan Opera, for filmmakers like Pedro Almodovar and Michel Gondry or for musical artists like Beyoncé, Daft Punk (“Around the World” ), Paul McCartney, Kanye West and Coldplay, among others.

Blanca Li staged numerous fashion shows and events for Stella McCartney, Hermès, Jean-Paul Gaultier, H&M, Target, Just One Eye and many others in Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles or Shanghai.

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Paul Smith celebrates 40 years of punk

As part of Punk.London, the celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of punk, the designer kicks off the London Collections Men schedule with an exhibition of photographs by Derek Ridgers that document the era

World of Diamonds: The Jane Seymour – a beyond rare blue diamond ring

A blue diamond celebrity ring like no other. What I admire at diamonds, besides their rarity and enchantment, is the unique personality and the mystic aura. Each brilliant is a time machine and an amazing symbol of beauty transcending time, a symbol of eternity, strength, and of course-everlasting love. God of Mines himself put in … Read more

Alessandro Michele, Michael Kors, Beyoncé, Marc Jacobs, and Thom Browne – the big winners of the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards

Winners Announced At The 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards.

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The Womenswear Designer of the Year honors went to Marc Jacobs, presented by Claire Danes. The award for Menswear Designer of the Year was presented to Thom Browne by Alexander Skarsgård. Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel for Mansur Gavriel took home the Accessory Designer of the Year Award, presented by Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson.

“The CFDA Fashion Awards are about celebrating creativity, innovation and achievement in the industry, but also about bringing our fashion family together,” said Diane von Furstenberg, Chairwoman of the CFDA.

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“Tonight, we have come together to honor the best and brightest talents and bring recognition to all of American fashion. We would like to thank Nadja Swarovski and Swarovski for fifteen years of a collaboration that continues to guide and inspire us,” said Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the CFDA.

Nadja Swarovski, Member of the Swarovski Executive Board, announced the launch of the ‘Swarovski Emerging Talent Award Mentorship Program’ in collaboration with the CFDA – an initiative designed to develop strong and impactful relationships for the Swarovski Award winners.

Karlie Kloss and Ansel Elgort presented the three Swarovski Awards for emerging talent.

The Swarovski Award for Womenswear was given to Brandon Maxwell.
The Swarovski Award for Menswear was presented to Alex, Matthew, and Samantha Orley, for Orley.
The Swarovski Award for Accessory Design went to Paul Andrew .

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In addition to participating in the new Swarovski Emerging Talent Award Mentorship Program, recipients in each category will receive generous financial support from the company as well as exposure to the company’s vast and innovative crystal products and applications for fashion.

The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Norma Kamali by Michael Kors.

The Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert was presented to Donna Karan by Calvin Klein.

The Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard was presented to Imran Amed of The Business of Fashion by Alexa Chung.

Alessandro Michele of Gucci was recognized with this year’s International Award, presented by Anna Wintour.

 

 

 

 

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