Setting aside the ironic, playful graphics, which characterized their early efforts, Diego Marquez and Mirko Fontana embraced a more urban, glamorous aesthetic. “The irony is still there but is expressed in a different way,” said Marquez, referring in particular to the intentionally wrong proportions characterizing some of the pieces. For example, a pair of jeans […]
After opening her Brooklyn store in the fall, Marcia Patmos has been observing and evaluating what exactly her cozy line, M.Patmos, needs the most. “Having a store lately has been, “what are we missing?” she questioned during a showroom appointment of her fall collection. Practical, wonderful layers and layers of knits, as well as a […]
The late Karl Lagerfeld had a long-standing relationship with this publication. Here, some memorable quotes. 1969 “I don’t like retrospectives, but the Twenties and Thirties were the last epoch near to us when things were still well made…when there was quality.” “I like it when people say I am French, but it would be presumptuous […]
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association released its annual participation report today, and it showed that more people were active in 2018 than in years past. According to the report, 218.5 million people engaged in a physical activity in 2018, an increase of 1.6 million from 2017. The biggest increases in participation came in the […]
Lauren Lorraine shoes are now fit for a queen. A beauty queen that is. The special occasion footwear brand has been named the official sponsor for both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants in 2019. Contestants will wear two Lauren Lorraine shoe styles during the Miss USA competition — one for the opening and […]
Karl Lagerfeld has designed no shortage of memorable red carpet looks. The late Chanel fashion designer was tasked with dressing both his muses, such as Cara Delevingne and Keira Knightley, along with A-list celebrities during awards season, including Emma Stone and Margot Robbie. Margot Robbie wears Chanel Couture at the 72nd British Academy Film Awards. […]
Kim Kardashian is over fast-fashion retailers knocking off her designer looks. On Sunday, Kardashian attended the Hollywood Beauty Awards wearing a vintage — and quite revealing — Mugler dress. In less than 24 hours, the dress appeared on fast-fashion retailer Fashion Nova, ready for pre-order. Kardashian, who routinely has her designer wares copied by fast-fashion […]
Capping off a jam-packed awards season, the Oscars is always one of the biggest events on the calendar. The 2009 event was no exception, with “Slumdog Millionaire” picking up eight awards and Heath Ledger earning a posthumous Best Supporting Actor statue for his role in “The Dark Knight.” But the star-studded red carpet was also […]
Chris Ivery, a longtime music producer and executive, always had an affinity for Sergio Tacchini, the Italian sportswear brand started in 1966 by Italian tennis player Sergio Tacchini — it was endorsed by other tennis pros including John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors and Gabriela Sabatini. Once Ivery noticed other heritage sportswear brands reemerging, he thought about […]
Before marrying President Donald Trump, Melania Trump was a fashion model — so it comes as no surprise that she’s among the many celebrities who took to social media to toast Karl Lagerfeld after he passed away today. The 85-year-old Lagerfeld — who had been serving as creative director for Chanel, Fendi and his eponymous […]
By Graeme Demianyk An eighth Labour MP has announced she is quitting the party and will join the Independent Group in the House of Commons. Joan Ryan, who represents Enfield North, blasted the party leadership’s “dereliction of duty in the face of this evil” as she hit out over a failure to tackle anti-Semitism. This […]
As the 21st century dawned, Karl Lagerfeld — always one whose imagination knew no bounds — began to think even bigger at Chanel, at least when it came to his show sets. The venue was generally the Grand Palais with its 11-story glass cupola, while the set was always one to take guests’ breaths away. […]
Jane Lewis took a bohemian turn, and put the focus on eveningwear, for this brand, which has been going from strength to strength internationally at specialty and department stores as well as on the Goat web site. Her collection included long paisley dresses, some with pussy bows and Lurex stripes, and other languid ones in […]
By Rachel Wearmouth Sajid Javid stands accused of “playing politics” after IS teen Shamima Begum was stripped of her British citizenship. According to a letter sent to Begum’s family, the home secretary, who is viewed as a leading candidate to replace Theresa May, ordered the move against the 19-year-old Londoner on Tuesday. It followed appeals […]
LONDON — Sustainability campaigners have applauded a new report by the U.K.’s Environmental Audit Committee that highlights the culture of throwaway fashion and the unfavorable working conditions in the country’s apparel factories. “The report is unequivocal in its message: ‘The fashion industry’s current business model is clearly unsustainable,’” said Prof. Dilys Williams, director at the […]
LONDON — Female power and sexuality sparked the creativity of many of the emerging fashion names in London this season, who showcased their work at the British Fashion Council’s Discovery Lab show space. Through immersive presentations, designers delivered different takes on femininity and conveyed powerful social statements with their fall collections. Central Saint Martins graduate […]
The couple had been engaged since October 2018. Via:: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lady-gaga-christian-carino-call-off-engagement_n_5c6c6ebae4b0f40774c9a2cf
The death of Karl Lagerfeld obviously took center stage in Milan on Tuesday and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac paid tribute to the designer before the start of his first runway show for United Colors of Benetton that evening. Calling Lagerfeld “Maestro” from backstage through a microphone to guests seated in the darkened room, he said the […]
By Anna Katina Hello my friends! First of all, thanks a lot for the feedback regarding my car:). For those who haven’t read the news, you can read it here. Today, I am sharing with you my favourite apps I use on my iphone. Since I received the new iPhone XS Max, I decided to […]
By Anna Katina Hello my friends! The time has come… I talked a lot about it on Instagram, I asked your opinions, I made you guess the colour.. and today, the waiting is over.. today, ANNA GOT HER FIRST CAR. Some of you may know that it took me some time to get the driving […]
By Anna Katina Peeeeeps! Hello! It’s Sunday, December 30th and I promised you to publish my trip to Cuba before 2019, so I will keep my promise!! 😀 Where should I start… Cuba was an amazing experience this Summer. I travelled a lot this year but did not publish any travel posts… Shame on me. […]
By Anna Katina Hello my friends! The waiting is over, my Christmas Gift Guide 2018 is live!! I worked two entire days on the photos after collecting all the gifts I wanted to feature. In my selection, I present classic presents but also less classic ones, amazing deals I found etc. For example I had […]
By Anna Katina Yes, that’s my twin Xenia a few years ago with black, long hair!! 😀 TROC’N’BROL – an alternative Christmas market! It’s that time of the year again and I’m so excited!! December 14, I’m getting ready!! Every year, I participate to Troc’n’Brol. For me, it’s the coolest yearly event in Luxembourg! First, […]
By Anna Katina Dear friends, first of all – I can’t believe I did not blog since July. What the.. But I’m back and I will blog once a month at least from now because I missed this so much. So, after many request and questions about my skin I decided to write about all […]
