Armani Collezioni RTW Fall 2012

Autumn has arrived at Armani Collezioni, where Giorgio Armani focused on daywear with sophisticated, functional looks. Slim, elongated silhouettes - narrow wool pants worn with a belted cardigan ...

 

Designer Susan Sokol to receive Spirit of Life Award

"My personal experience of fighting and surviving breast cancer could not have happened without the extraordinary advances in scientific research and medical treatment at institutions like City of Hope," said Sokol. "I am honored to be recognized by an organization that embodies hope and provides compassionate care to patients and their families."

Fashion industry leader and philanthropist Susan Sokol will receive The Spirit of Life Award at City of Hope's Spring Luncheon on Monday, May 14, at The Plaza Hotel. City of Hope's East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League will present the fashion industry leader with its top philanthropic honor in recognition of her professional achievements, charitable contributions and personal commitment to the fight against women's cancers.


Sokol is widely considered one of the fashion industry's most distinguished and highly-regarded senior executives. The current president and chief operating officer of J. Mendel, Sokol has served in executive positions for high-profile brands Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Pegasus Apparel Group/Leiber Group, Donna Karan International and Calvin Klein Inc. She has repeatedly taken companies to their next level of success.

Throughout her extraordinary career in the apparel and accessory industry, Sokol has demonstrated compassion and support for a number of local and national charities. She is a dedicated advocate for women's health and research into women's cancers.

"We're proud to recognize Susan for her business leadership and commitment to raising awareness for women's cancers," said Lisa Kaye Fuld, co-president, East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League. "Her personal story provides hope and inspiration to women who are fighting cancer around the world."

Scientists with City of Hope's Women's Cancers Program are investigating the biology of breast, ovarian and endometrial cancers as well as interventions that could reduce cancer risk for all women. Researchers are identifying new treatments and prevention methods. They are also examining issues that affect women with cancer and their families, such as spirituality, the emotional impact of cancer on caregivers, and other quality-of-life issues.(fibre2fashion)

Amsterdam Fashion Week 2012

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Amsterdam Fashion Week has dropped the international from its name and will focus more on home-grown talent this edition.

The two opening acts of the sixteenth edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week could hardly be more different. First off was classic menswear designer Sjaak Hullekes, followed by the enfant terrible of Dutch fashion: Bas Kosters.

Dancers were first on the catwalk, wearing nothing but underwear to present Hullekes’ intimates line named Sensitives. Catering to fashion-conscious men, Hullekes and companion Sebastiaan Kramer created a line of briefs and boxers from high-quality materials.

Hullekes’ characteristic classic tailoring was given a boost through the use of warm, earth colours and indigo. A Moroccan vibe paired with 1970s glam dominated as models came down the runway wearing fedoras, large bead necklaces and beautifully tailored trousers and shirts. Colour-pairings of aubergine and indigo, tangerine and rich browns gave the collection a luxury vibe.

On the other spectrum of fashion design was anti-fashion hero Bas Kosters, who turned his show into an outright party. Beginning with the designer himself - head to toe in his own creations - putting on a performance, models came down the runway wearing fuzzy bear trousers, telephone-print dresses and colourful prints.



One is part of Salon/, the other is part of Amsterdam Fashion Week. Two of the Netherlands' most prominent fashion academies presented two very different outlooks on the future this week.

Named Stop|Start, the communal vision of the future by ArtEZ’ students was represented through bold colours, geometric prints and voluminous silhouettes. In the belief that what was once contrasting will in the future blend into one another, Collectie Arnhem 2012 showed silhouettes reminiscent of trees with their roots spread out wide.
Juxtapositions of complementary colours such as green and red or blue and gold were visualized in both broad and slender stripes, accentuating the contrast between graphic and organic prints. To complement, and nodding towards Spring fashion, was the use of neon-coloured accessories.

Striking were the cuts of the fabric which seemed to follow the bodies’ shape like a waterfall of fabric, bending the striped pattern along the way. Overall the large team succeeded in creating a coherent collection.

A much larger venue - the Westergasfabriek - was given to Individuals by AMFI for its show named DUALS. The catwalk was strewn with what seemed like ash, loud urban music filled the hall and models marched over the catwalk in biker-boots and with covered faces.

 

This collection gave a very different outlook on the future, one with a more apocalyptic approach. Common thread in the collection was the question ‘what time could this be’, evident in the choice of materials and colour.

Blacks, browns and muted suit fabrics dominated the collection which focussed heavily on functionality. Some workwear-inspired pieces - both from the office and workshop - hinted towards the current political climate in the form of riots, Occupy and the financial crisis.
Bomber jackets, oversized hoodies and the use of leather formed a collection in which the wearer feels protected and strong.
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ME & MY BOY IN PARIS - Alice Dellal for Chanel's ''Boy'' campaign

Alice Dellal, the face of the upcoming Chanel Boy campaign, on her way to the Spring-Summer 2012 Haute Couture show.

''Boy'' Chanel handbags

A lot of folks were startled when Chanel selected the somewhat punky Alice Dellal - socialite, sometime model and tattooed drummer in the band Thrush Metal - as the new "face" of Boy Chanel handbags. Turns out she was startled too. "So weird...so unexpected," she says in the video above, in which she talks about being selected and shares her thoughts about the handbags. "Chanel means elegance, casual elegance," she says.

SOFIA COPPOLA’S MARNI FOR H&M CAMPAIGN

The Marni for H&M campaign going to be something special.The collection, which encompasses womenswear, menswear, jewelry, shoes, bags, and scarves, hits 260 H&M stores worldwide and online on March 8, 2012
Starring British actress Imogen Poots, the ads were shot in Marrakech and have a glamorous, bohemian feel to them.

'I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favorite pieces in signature fabrics and prints.
'As always, I love juxtaposing prints and colors, mixing modern tribal with Bauhaus graphic adding sporty utilitarian elements,' she explained.

A description of the upcoming collection on the H&M website indicates that wallfowers should steer well clear though.
It read: 'The colors are vivid and the prints are bold, be they African inspired or simpler color blocks.
'The silhouettes are all Marni staples, with full pleated skirts, dresses, cropped trousers and jacquard knit, and fabrics range from silk to crisp cotton poplin.'(for Fashionologie)

The menswear line is more deliberately subdued.
'For men, the colors and fabrics are softened for a relaxed take on menswear staples that is truly Marni,' the site continued.
'The use of print is subtle, often as a lining or as a contrast detail for shirts, the silhouette a modern and relaxed take on masculine classics.'
Marni joins an elite group of designers to have joined forces with the Swedish retail giant. Past collaborators have included Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Lanvin and most recently, Versace.


The actress landed her first major modeling job last year when she was announced as the new face of the Chloé perfume franchise along with French model and actress Camille Rowe Pourcheresse. See them in a behind-the-scenes video here:


Designed by Marni's founder and creative director Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni for H&M will be available in 260 stores worldwide and online as of March 8, 2012. Sofia Coppola's ad campaign will run online and in cinemas and television screens worldwide.

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Dubai Fashion 2012 -January 26 – February 04

Enthralling fashion shows and performances gave a fantastic start to the 10-day Dubai Fashion 2012, being organized by Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), in association with The Dubai Mall and Paris Gallery.
The highlight on the first day was a Flash Mob activity, in which nearly 50 dancers made quick appearance to perform a song-and-dance show, giving a wonderful welcome to fashion enthusiasts and visitors.
The opening day also saw display of creations by top women’s retailer ‘Bebe’, famous fashion designer Jameela Al Mansour, and prestigious brand ‘I Love Fashion’.
On the second day of the event, creations by Indian couturier Parul Grover, and collections of UAE-based ‘Arushi’ and ‘Dar Sara’ would be showcased.
Dubai-based Arushi is renowned for its graceful wedding dresses. Recently, it added a unique range of evening wear devoted to the Flowers of Paradise.
Dar Sara is a UAE haute couture house which uses only excellent materials from Italy and France to make gowns that add star value to any wardrobe. Each of Dar Sara’s creations involves dedication and creativity.
Indian designer Parul Grover, who first showcased her designs in 2007, will present creations under her Label 24. Gorver’s collections combine intricate craftsmanship with modern styles and bring out the inner beauty of the wearer. Her creations have feminine designs and soft colours.
(Fibre2fashion News Desk - India)

Karl Lagerfeld Talks to Hamish Bowles About the ‘Middle Class’

Several items from Karl Lagerfeld's new eponymous collection have already sold out on Net-a-Porter, and still more have popped up on eBay — a true indicator of popularity, if there ever was one. His new collection's inevitable success also merited a video interview with Vogue's Hamish Bowles, who asks Karl why he went after the bridge price point — that is to say, much cheaper than Chanel and Fendi, but pricier than his previous collaborations with Macy's and H&M.
"The middle has not enough class that I think about the middle class," Karl explains matter-of-factly. "Right," says Bowles, evidently understanding what he means by this.

So does Karl feel a new sense of duty to make the "middle" classier? Or is he still not thinking about them? (We're leaning toward the latter, since most middle-class folks would certainly never consider buying a $120 cotton T-shirt.) In related news, Karl — or, well, his PR team — started up a Twitter account.
Source:NYF