Dior’s romantic aesthetic is about to change. Raf Simons is taking the helm of Dior

Dior’s romantic aesthetic is about to change. After more than a year of rumors, Dior found a replacement for John Galliano. The French fashion house named the 44-year-old Belgian designer Raf Simons (former chief designer at Jil Sander) responsible for “Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear and Women’s Accessories.” We will see Simons’ first Christian Dior Haute Couture … Read more

The best US schools for fashion journalism, pr, marketing and more

The Top 10 US Schools for Fashion Journalism, PR, Marketing and More Fashionista made a personal top of 10 best schools in fashion journalism, public relations, advertising etc. Going to these schools won’t guarantee your dream job in fashion. But a degree from these schools is certainly going to put any student at an advantage. The schools … Read more

When the belt speaks. A notch on Louis Vuitton’s belt

Louis Vuitton makes belts since 1930 and considers them the most essential accessory. But although the belt brings a huge benefit to all silhouettes, whether men or women, it was always overshadowed and has a limited glamour capital. Associated in the past with military, as a fashion items, the men started wearing belts in the … Read more

Catherine Deneuve awarded with Chaplin Award trophy

2012 Chaplin Award Gala at Lincoln Center Film Society French actress Catherine Deneuve was celebrated at Lincoln Center as the Film Society honored he career in the movies, a career that spans five decades. Catherine Deneuve has appeared in more than 100 films since gaining wide acclaim for Jacques Demy’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies … Read more

Mix and match: 2012 spring summer collections

The clash of prints and vibrant colours   Don’t be scared to mix and match this Spring/Summer season. Bright, tropical motifs with statement prints, this is the formula for Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Giambattista Valli. Choose versatile pieces that can be worn together or as separates to give a simple … Read more

Marc Jacobs’ empire to include makeup

Marc Jacobs is expanding its fashion & beauty empire wiht a new makeup range produced in partnership with beauty giants Sephora. “Anything to me that is part of the joy, the ritual, of getting dressed — things that women enjoy like bags, shoes, fragrance, clothes, makeup — that’s what fashion’s about for me,” the designer … Read more