‘Madame Grès, La Couture à L’Oeuvre’ is the 1st retrospective in Paris of the work of this visionary couturier, an amazing exhibition organized by the Musée Galliera, and showcased at Musée Bourdelle – Madame Grès (1903-1993) continued to repeat throughout her life: “I wanted to be a sculptor. For me, it’s the same thing to work the fabric or the stone” - So curator Olivier Saillard had the fantastic concept to(...) Read More about Madame Grès Exhibition at Bourdelle (187 words)

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As can be expected from Viktor & Rolf, they delivered quite a show with their SS 2011 collection. Voluminously exaggerated layers of shirting styles made their way down the runway in a very animated tenor. Though the dramatic pieces had a great presence and were completely necessary in illustrating the designers inspiration it was the most simplified version of these ideas that really marked me. The show was a great journey from couture to street.

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It was really hard to believe that after Alexander McQueen’s passing the house would be able to live on in its grandiose fashion. This collection is living proof that there is someone left to carry his legacy and dedication to craftsmanship. Sarah Burton worked beside McQueen for 15 years and has shared that there were so many ideas left to be explored in her work with the designer.

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Laces, pearls, feathers, hairs and silk, a majestic feeling is represented for the Givenchy 2010 Paris Couture collection designed by Riccardo Tisci. This Haute-couture was inspired by Frida Kahlo and her three obsessions: religion, sensuality, and, given the painter’s lifelong battle with spinal pain, the human anatomy…  (...) Read More about Givenchy 2010 Paris Couture Collection (44 words)

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“I’m fascinated by the possibility of the manipulation of nature in the quest for beauty. It’s a kind of obsession. I’ve always been fascinated by gardening in the sense that trees can be trained into different shapes and I think that the body is a similar tool. It doesn’t happen overnight, although a corset can be donned on a very superficial level. But it also has another side to it which is a much deeper thing, (...) Read More about WTF is Mr. Pearl (219 words)

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Vivienne Westwood is definitely one of the most influential and inspiring designers of our time. She is a fashion icon to the international fashion community, but also seen as a god to many punk rock bands. Her hardcore diamond line consists of orbs, hearts, arrows, (...) Read More about Vivienne Westwood presents Hardcore Diamonds (26 words)

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Snoopy and the Gang! Snoopy’s first ever group-designer fashion show ran during New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Betsey Johnson, Isaac Mizrahi, Heatherette, and Jeremy Scott were just a few of the designers to create a couture outfit inspired by the Peanuts characters.

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It’s getting colder in LA these days, so instead of deciding whether to wear your leather jacket, mink sable, or knit pea-coat, why not get one coat that incorporates all your favorite materials?

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Los Angeles welcomes the new Maison Martin Margiela store. The exterior dazzles with sequence, each one individually nailed into the wall. If you live in LA, you should definitely check it out. It’s difficult to miss!

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