New proportions and smooth velvet are the foundations of the season’s Celine gender-fluid silhouettes. The luxury brand owned by LVMH group also launched a limited-edition jewelry collection called Les Cristaux Celine.
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The Fall/Winter 2020-2021 collection embodies an evolution of the Celine wardrobe envisioned by Artistic Director Hedi Slimane.
This is a unisex collection, with each piece – including the bags – designed to be worn by men as well as women. As the models walked the runway, each look echoed the next in a play of fabrics: smooth velvet on jackets, pants and dresses, silk on androgynous blouses, shaping a new vision of romanticism.
Some of the accessories were created in collaboration with Fondation César and reinterpreted the sculptor’s iconic compressions. Crafted from silver and vermeil, these limited-edition jewelry pieces are in equal measure pendants and works of art.
The new Fall Winter 2020 collection also spotlighted the new Les Cristaux Celine jewelry line, with bracelets, rings and pendants fashioned from nine precious stones, including rock crystal, smoky quartz and star mica, chosen by Hedi Slimane for their beauty and symbolism.
The LVMH fashion Prize will not only place you in the spotlight of fashion. It also comes with the opportunity to meet the world’s most renowned designers.
Apply Now: LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers 2019 – Call for applications; image printscreen: lvmh prize instagram
After the success of previous editions, the LVMH Prize is back for the sixth year running
The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers is open to all designers under 40 who have produced at least two womenswear, menswear or unisex collections. This initiative helps drive the momentum and emergence of fresh talent that is essential to the vitality and diversity of the fashion ecosystem
Since it was launched in 2014 by the LVMH group, the Prize has truly benefited young fashion designers and is aimed at young designers from all over the world. Over the course of the five previous editions, it has demonstrated its commitment to discovering, supporting and nurturing young promising talents.
The winner of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers will receive 300,000 euro and enjoy a one-year mentorship provided by a dedicated LVMH team, in all the fields of expertise involved in developing a brand.
Moreover, the Prize honours three young graduates who have completed a course in a fashion school by giving them the opportunity to join the creative team at one of the Houses of the group for one year, as well as a 10,000 euro grant.
Selected among 1,300 candidates hailing from 90 countries, the 20 semi-finalists of the fifth edition were invited to Paris during Fashion Week. The 2018 Prize was awarded to Japanese designer Masayuki Ino for his brand Doublet, while Rok Hwang from South Korea, was awarded the Special Prize for his brand Rokh.
Additional information regarding the sixth edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers will follow early January, including the members of the jury, the panel of international experts from the fashion industry who will select the finalists of the 2019 LVMH Prize, the schedule of the Prize and the communication themes.
Former winners of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers: Doublet (Winner 2018), Rokh (Special Prize 2018), Marine Serre (Winner 2017), Kozaburo Akasaka (Special Prize 2017), Grace Wales Bonner (Winner 2016), Vejas (Special Prize 2016), Marques’Almeida (Winner 2015), Jacquemus (Special Prize 2015), Thomas Tait (Winner 2014), Hood by Air (Special Prize 2014), Miuniku (Special Prize 2014).
Applications must be submitted exclusively on the Prize website LVMHPRIZE.COM. The application closing date is set for Monday February 4, 2019.
The Retro Fit is Maison Margiela’s unisex shoe combining “lo-fi design and hi-fi development”.
High-Top Retro Fit sneakers in red and yellow; photos: maisonmargiela.com
Maison Margiela launches its new sneaker, The Retro Fit, crafted from house codes established by creative director John Galliano. Associated with sportswear nostalgia values, the unisex shoe combines lo-fi design and hi-fi development and reinterprets the image of the classic sneaker. Both high-top and low-top versions are available in an array of multiple colours online and in Maison Margiela boutiques.
Part of the new Maison Margiela iconic line, these ‘Retro Fit’ laminated leather sneakers in America Silver colour feature décortiqué details allover, with black inner soles and trim. The pair is purposefully cut-out and scuffed for an ‘undone’ finish. Its sponge inserts have been hand-dyed, propelling these iconic sneakers into a retrofuturistic mood—seen across the Autumn/Winter 2018-19 Collection.
“The result is an on-trend pair of kicks that are likely to appeal to sneakerheads thanks to their chunky silhouette and deconstructed detailing,” commented highsnobiety.com. “Retailing for $895, the Maison Margiela Retro Fit can be purchased through Margiela’s online store as part of its FW18-19 collection.”
The Retro Fit sneakers in American Silver; photos: maisonmargiela.comMaison Margiela pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku in August 2018; photos: maisonmargiela.com
Last Month, Maison Margiela announced the opening of an official MM6 Maison Margiela new store in Kanazawa, Japan. Located at 1-3-21 Katamachi Kanazawa-shi, the boutique offers Autumn-Winter 2018 MM6 Collection and Pre-collection in a new interior set design.
In keeping with the signature model debuted on the brand’s Spring-Summer 2018 runway, the Glam Slam was re-adapted in a new seasonal range of colours and shapes for the Autumn-Winter 2018. The pop-up featured the entire variety of Glam Slam bags, from summer to winter collections, including two new additional exclusive colour editions only presented at the Isetan Shinjuku temporary boutique.
Retro Fit sneakers in white; photos: maisonmargiela.comphotos: maisonmargiela.comHigh-Top Retro Fit sneakers in blue; photos: maisonmargiela.comLow-Top Retro Fit sneakers in black and gold; photos: maisonmargiela.comLow-Top Retro Fit sneakers in white; photos: maisonmargiela.comphotos: maisonmargiela.comMaison Margiela Glam Slam’ bag; photos: maisonmargiela.com
Vivienne Westwood pop-up Autumn Winter 2018-2019 Pop-Up at Selfridges London, UK. Throughout this pop-up, for a limited period, visitors will have the chance to purchase patches exclusive to Selfridges to customise their chosen look, featuring Westwood’s hand drawn graphics – Don’t Get Killed, Culture Heart, Penis and Loyalty to Gaia Orb.
Vivienne Westwood pop-up; photos: selfridges
Vivienne’s freedom fighters are giving a clear call to action
With a design record spanning over forty years, Vivienne Westwood is now recognized as a global brand and Westwood herself as one of the most influential fashion designers, and activists, in the world today.
The Vivienne Westwood pop up launched at British luxury department store Selfridges London within theDesigner Studio on 3 is an exclusive space designed around Westwood’s Autumn-Winter 2018/19 collection and message.
Vivienne Westwood is one of the last independent global fashion companies in the world. At times thought provoking, this brand is about more than producing clothes and accessories. Westwood continues to capture the imagination, and raise awareness of environmental and human rights issues.
The pop-up is inspired by an army base, with surplus army lockers, emblazoned with Vivienne’s Climate Revolution graphics – a vision of her army, fighting for a free world economy, returning victorious from war against giant corporations and governments who serve themselves over the people and the planet.
Military silhouettes, Harris Tweed tartan and regimental camouflage tones run throughout the collection. Including bright red Melton outerwear, camouflage print in tailoring, shirts and dresses, as well as unisex knitwear in hemp – the most sustainable and body-friendly fabric. Saville row style shirting in colourful folk
stripes, and for evening, an iridescent hammered black silk 18th century style corset.
The pop-up is open until Sunday 9th September 2018, at Selfridges London Designer Studio, located on the 3rd floor.
Wood Mystique – the first unisex superluxe fragrance by Estee Lauder Estée Lauder launched the brand’s first unisex fragrance created specifically for Middle East consumers. The new superluxe fragrance is called Wood Mystique – an Oriental wood composition with costly ingredients including Egyptian Jasmine Absolute, Mimosa Provence Absolute, Orris Morocco and Rose de Mai Absolute, … Read more
