Following the regal-meets-rock Chanel Cruise collection at theChâteau de Versailles near Paris on Monday, Karl Lagerfeld already has plans for next year in mind, citing a ballroom in Deauville as a possible setting. The designer presented ornate Marie Antoinette-inspired gowns tinted with rock influences for his 2013 resort line, as models took to the runway in candy-colored wigs [...]
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The ever-quotable Karl Lagerfeld is at it again. While doing fittings for the Chanel Cruise 2013 show earlier this week, he chatted with a Telegraph reporter. The result? A new list of his current likes and dislikes—opinionated as ever. He likes English models Georgia May Jagger and Cara Delevingne: “Quick-minded little girls like this, they do not [...]
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The Cannes Film Festival opens today, and Carine Roitfeld is headed that way. The stylist, who usually pops up at amfAR’s annual Cinema Against AIDS gala during the festival, will be back at the event again this year—but this time in a different role. Roitfeld, who has co-chaired the event in the past, is spearheading [...]
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While athletics fever may be in the air, fashion fans descending on the UK capital for the Olympic Games July 27 – August 12 haven’t been forgotten about. Find out about how designers including Paul Smith and Matthew Williamson are getting involved here. As the home to some of the industry’s biggest rising stars such asOrla Kiely, Mary Katrantzou and J.W. Anderson, the UK capital is [...]
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Madewell is taking their highly touted denim on the road, literally: They’ve tricked out a vintage Airstream, and started a cross-country trip to rival Jack Kerouac (acid-free, of course). This Saturday, they’ll be setting up camp outside the Tribune Building to bring denim to the masses. In addition to hawking tons of skinnies and flares in [...]
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Woolrich, a 182-year-old clothing company, describes its new chino pants as an elegant and sturdy fashion statement, with a clean profile and fabric that provides comfort and flexibility. And they are great for hiding a handgun. The company has added a second pocket behind the traditional front pocket for a weapon. Or, for those who [...]
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The fashion world’s love affair with fairy tales continues withChristian Louboutin designing a pair of shoes inspired by Disney’sCinderella. The animated picture is being rereleased on Blu-ray and DVD this fall, and in honor of this the French shoe guru will offer aninterpretation of the iconic “glass slipper” worn by the movie’s namesake. Fashionistas will have to wait until [...]
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Following more than a year of speculation, French fashion house Christian Dior finally announced April 9 that Belgian creator Raf Simons has replaced John Galliano as the label’s creative director, with the former Jil Sander designer tellingThe New York Times’ Suzy Menkes he is aiming for a “very modern Dior” when he presents his debut line at Paris Couture Week this July. But with the designer [...]
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Raf Simons the new Face for Christian Dior Much speculation has been centered around the replacement of John Galliano over the past year for the top design post predecessor. When Dior Chief Executive Sidney Toledano was asked over and over again who would replace Galliano, she simply would respond saying that Dior will take their [...]
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Self-tanning used to mean standing in the bathroom in your naff pants trying to dry evenly. Now, thanks to this market leader, a subtle glow is readily attainable Isn’t that a place in France? That would be Saint-Tropez, a little town on the south coast of France where rich and beautiful jet-setters hang out. I’m [...]
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