Elizabeth Taylor celebrated at Carine Roitfeld’s “Cinema Against AIDS” in Cannes

The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show Live from Cannes Top international models, fresh new faces and a parade of celebrities will be on the catwalk at Carine Roitfeld’s Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show at the 20th edition of amfAR’s world-renowned Cinema Against AIDS live auction, held on May 23, 2013, during the Cannes International Film … Read more

A round up of the second Vogue Festival

The United Kingdom is renowned for producing some of the most inspiring, original designers over the past decade, whilst London Fashion Week is now regarded as the most cutting edge platform for the coming season’s collections. Events such as The Vogue Festival (27-28 April, 2013) are crucial in channeling this talent, skill and aspiration into … Read more

History of sneaker explored in “Out of the Box: The Rise of sneaker culture”

The Bata Shoe Museum (Toronto) announced the opening of the first north American exhibition that will explore the history of sneaker culture. Opening to the public on April 25, 2013, “Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture” exhibition  designed by famed industrial designer Karim Rashid features over 120 sneakers representing the past 150 years. Highlighting … Read more

The art of imagination: Artist Walter Chin for Spring 2013 Art of Fashion campaign

Artist Walter Chin is the photographer of Neiman Marcus’ The Art of Fashion campaign for Spring 2013. Other notable photographers of the Art of Fashion campaign have included Richard Avedon , Arthur Elgort , Helmut Newton , Annie Leibovitz , Lillian Bassman and Paolo Roversi. Debuting nearly 20 years ago, The Art of Fashion was … Read more

Yamamoto reviving the Yohji Yamamoto Parfums name

After a six-year gap, Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto is reintroducing some of his famous scents. Brand’s classic perfumes including Yohji Yamamoto Homme, Yohji Essential and Yohji Senses will be re-released this year. In a licensing deal with IFD group, Yamamoto announced plans to produce new perfumes in collaboration with Givaudan perfumer Olivier Pescheux, known for … Read more

Paris Haute couture – homage to ‘petites mains’

Haute couture was born in Paris in the mid-19th century, and the city is still the capital of this special art. The city pays tribute to the tradition of couturiers and the ‘petites mains’ with a new exhibition at The Paris Hôtel de Ville. Paris Haute Couture is showcasing some exceptional examples of haute couture … Read more