AD: Alexander Wang, Look #2
Category: Fashion & accessories
Because most desired works are anchored in a trajectory of icons throughout history, anecdotes and personalities who have raised them to the rank of cultural...
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Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-To-Wear
AD: Peter Dundas, Model: Joan Smalls (IMG), Look #1
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Le Teddy Athletically Classic
The famous boiled wool blouse with a minted left breast and leather sleeves wouldn’t appear until the 1930s. At the time of its creation, its colors and features were strictly regimented. The body’s color designated the primary color of the student’s university, while the sleeves were reserved for the secondary color. The telltale letter that...
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The Trailer for the Yves Saint Laurent Biopic
Unveiled this morning, the trailer begins in 1957 as Yves Saint Laurent, played to perfection by Pierre Niney, is named head of design at Dior. Documenting the designer’s inspirations, his relationship with Pierre Bergé – his partner in both life and business – and the Ballet Russesrunway show in 1976, the film retraces the history of one of the most successful...
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Rochas Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-To-Wear
AD: Marco Zanini, Model: Sarah Engelland (OUI), Look #40
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Thigh Boots : The Feminity Game
In the Belle Époque, women would slowly but surely adopt thigh boots for utilitarian reasons. They were worn only in bad weather. It wasn’t until the 60s that this accessory acquired a purely aesthetic function, creating an image in the collective imagination of a boot-wearing Amazon warrior. Just like the first uses of thigh boots...
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The Comité Montaigne’s Catherinettes
The tradition started in the 16th century. Catherine of Alexandria was decapitated for having refused a marriage that would have required her to renounce her faith. Subsequently canonized by the Catholic church, Saint Catherine became the patron saint of young girls of 25 years. Her saint’s day, celebrated on the 25th of November, saw these...
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Fendi’s Bag Bug invasion
Fendi is preparing to welcome some furry friends for Fall/Winter 2013-2014 in an animal invasion that will soon be crawling all over this season’s bags and accessories. That’s right, it’s the return of Fendi’sBag Bugs, the cute little multicolored fur characters that are big on personality. Coming to a store near you in November, the new Bag Bugs are...
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Gianfranco Ferré Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-To-Wear
AD: Federico Piaggi and Stefano Citron, Look #28
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Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-To-Wear
AD: Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, Model: Maja Salamon (NEXT), Look #11