“I like the idea of the trench coat, which was established 158 years ago, mixed with something a little bit naughty, a bit cheeky and sexy. So we had cotton woven here in England mixed them with plasticised leathers and covered in heart motifs.” Christopher Bailey
The label, famous for its trademark down jacket, has also been able to reinvent itself. The brand’s keen following today is due to the fact that it masterfully transformed what was once a tasteless, unsightly article of clothing into an essential item for the winter months. Originally produced for factory workers, the down jacket rapidly...
On October 1st, 1926, American Vogue published a drawing that depicted one of Chanel’s styles, accompanied by the comment: “the Chanel ‘Ford’ – the frock that all the world will wear”1, and the “little black dress” was launched.2 From black dresses to restrained ornamentation, Chanel was neither the first nor the only one to make them in the 20s....
The Fashion Week of Milan will not leave us unscathed: patchwork materials, arty spirit and dazzling glamour remains with us. The leg straps, which are second skin to Pucci, fascinated us, the Byzantine art inspiration of Dolce & Gabbana transported us, and the geometry minimalist Jil Sander enchanted us. It was assertive of luxurious elegance.
The camouflage print, straight out of the military style, is coming back this season. A confirmed graphic mark, authenticated, and maintained look: the pattern, originally designed to blend into the scenery, is now eye-catching and really convincing. A peaceful assault and a poetic invasion for a true reinterpretation of the army code.
Invented in the mid 19th-century by Frenchman Adolphe Lafont for his carpenter stepfather, overalls would go on to be perfected by the American brand Levi’s before becoming the flagship garment of the Industrial Revolution. It was immortalized by Charlie Chaplin in the legendary Modern Times, that denounced Fordism. It also became the symbol of farmers affected...
The next Hermès Vintage auction, organized by Artcurial, will take place on May 21st. Get ready to dive into the unique and luxurious universe of this fashion house, a symbol of French refinement and elegance. For almost 12 years now, the brand has organized an auction in Paris that has become an essential rendez-vous for...
“My muses are singular and audacious women, like Lou Doillon, Beyoncé, or Rihanna, the coolest artist of the moment.” Olivier Rousteing, creative director for Balmain, celebrates the modern woman every season: her independence, her sensuality, her sophistication, her aura.” For this new collection, Olivier Rousteing’s mood board was entirely covered with creations by Paul Poiret,...
This is when prehistoric man becomes carnivore; a hunter and gatherer who uses the skins of animals as clothes to protect and keep themselves warm. The skin was first tanned with hair or wool. The use of the leather to make shoes is certainly a more recent development. The leather was made by using the...
The festival’s jury, presided over by Felipe Oliveira Baptista, has given out the Grand Prix du Jury Première Vision prize to Finnish designer Satu Maaranen, for her women’s collection named Garment in Landscape. Inspired by Land Art, the prizewinner asked herself a few questions about the possibilities and ways in which one can wear nature in...
