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Ex-Dior and Saint Laurent Hedi Slimane is back within the LVMH Group and taking the reins of Céline

Hedi Slimane named Artistic, Creative and Image Director of Céline. French photographer and fashion designer Hedi Slimane was announced as the new Artistic, Creative and Image Director of Céline luxury fashion house – part of the LVMH luxury group. The French ready-to-wear and leather luxury goods brand was founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana. In … Read more

Haider Ackermann’s debut collection for Berluti revealed new basics in men wardrobe

Fall-Winter 2017 show: First collection by Haider Ackermann for Berluti.

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Haider Ackermann, Berluti’s new Creative Director, presented his first collection for the luxury Maison. Ackermann’s concept revolved around the passage of time and materials’ patina.

The much-awaited debut collection for Berluti by Haider Ackermann revealed new basics in a wardrobe for men. According to the luxury fashion house (a subsidiary brand of LVMH luxury group), this collection is a manifesto for clothes that develop a patina over time and are easily handed on from one generation to the next, the collection is designed as a list of key pieces. These pieces include a bomber jacket in nylon and cashmere, a soft velvet tuxedo in royal blue, a black leather aviator jacket with red lining, and leather bags …as exquisite as they are casual… The color palette for these basics is marked by contrasts.

Haider Ackermann's debut collection for Berluti FW2017

The distinctive essence of Berluti lies in the details and the amazing quality of materials, like a roll neck cashmere sweater with just two seams that fits like a second skin.

Fall Winter 2017 for Berluti is dressed in timeless camel, navy and kaki. The palette is joined by combinations of blues and powder pink hues clashing with burgundy.

Established in 1895 by Italian Alessandro Berluti of Marche, Berluti is based in Paris on rue Marbeuf. Alessandro Sartori was its artistic director for 5 years, ending his role in February 2016.

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Moynat’s Ramesh Nair revives legendary Russia leather as Imperial Calfskin

“Russia leather”, a particular form of bark-tanned cow leather, was widely used to craft different leather goods for over three centuries. This durable and flexible material disappeared in the early 20th century in the wake of the Bolshevik revolution. In 2017, a new collection from French luxury fashion house Moynat will once again reveal its … Read more