Daily Archives: 15 June 2012

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Michael Kors New Madison Avenue Flagship Store

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[dropcap]M [/dropcap]ichael Kors opened his largest store yet last Thursday on Madison Avenue and 60th Street. The airy space features two floors, mirrored surfaces, stainless-steel finishes, and white leather furniture, all occupying 6,655 square feet. The main level features eyewear, footwear, handbags, watches, and fragrances while its second level houses both Michael and Michael Kors ready-to-wear collections.

According to WWD by the end of last year Kors had a total 231 company owned stores and 59 licensed stores globally. The company said that they are planning on opening approximately 35 stores in North American, 10 in Japan, and 15 in Europe in 2013. The flagship is their sixth store in Manhattan and second store on Madison Avenue.

“Since New York is our home, it’s important to constantly offer a retail experience that reflects the prestige of the brand,” Stated CEO John D. Idol. This new Michael Kors store is a prime example of luxury shopping.

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The CFDA’s Fashion Incubator

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[dropcap]T [/dropcap]he CFDA’s Fashion Incubator has finally opened up their second class. The list includes previous Project Runway contestant Daniel Vosovic, Arielle Shapiro of Ari Dein, Ben Burkman, Christian Cota, Emanuela Duca, Luis Fernandez, Marc Daniels, Reece Solomon, Alan Eckstein and Timo Weiland. The Fashion Incubator is a two-year time period where these designers are nurtured and supported by the CFDA to better get their businesses running. Mentored by many of fashion’s finest, the CFDA gives these designers all of the tools to become the next big name.

Partnering with NYU, The Incubator is pairing each designer with an MBA student to get them financially ready. Arielle Shapiro shares how helpful this partnership can really be, “You can run out of money; it’s so easy. A store pays you 30 days late and you owe … There are times it gets very thin. So it’s very nice to have people who can help you forecast and plan for those times so that you’re covered and can continue to produce, and there are no hang-ups.” There is no doubt that this program has given so many designers tremendous insight and support. Daniel Vosovic of Project Runway’s season 2 reveals his outlook on the incubation, “You bring the product, bring a smile, bring hard work, ethic, and it’s hard not to feel like big things are going to come.” The program also allows each designer a living space at a generous offer of $2,000 a month. Reece Solomon shares, “Previously I was working out of my apartment, so it’s really nice to have a showroom and office space that’s separate — that feels a lot legit for me. It’s nice to cultivate a space that’s just my showroom, to give it more of a brand feeling.” September marked the start of the two-year incubation, Christian Cota reveals his goals for the remainder of his time, “I’m looking forward to really restructuring … to having a team in place”.

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The 50th Annual CFDA Awards

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[dropcap]C [/dropcap]FDA celebrated their 50th Anniversary during the annual award show on June 4th. Host and comedian Seth Meyers had a tough crowd to please and did exactly that. Meyers had a few goes at the industry, throwing on a number identical to Marc Jacob’s unforgettable Met Gala lace dress, making comments about his nipples and teased “Never judge a man unless you walk a mile in his see-through dress-shirt”. He went on to joke about Karl Lagerfeld’s new TV series titled “Are You Fatter Than A Fifth Grader?” and let up a little realizing his audience was tougher than he had originally thought. “That joke went so badly I’m going to get fired from Dior”.

Tommy Hilfiger was awarded The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award by Anna Wintour. Scott Schuman and Grace Doré accepted The Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard. An absent Johnny Depp was not able to personally accept his Fashion Icon Award. He was the first male to ever receive the award. John Waters, who previously directed Depp in “Cry-Baby”, accepted the award on his behalf. The International award went to Rei Kawakubo and Andrew Rosen won The Founders Award that was given in honor of Eleanor Lambert. As the show continued, Tabitha Simmons accepted the Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Accessory Design and Phillip Lim was acknowledged for the Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Menswear. Joseph Altuzarra beat out all of the other nominees for the Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent in Womenswear and Reed Krakoff took home the award for Accessory Designer of the Year. As the night went on, Billy Reid was honored as the Menswear Designer of the Year. Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen were awarded Womenswear Designer of the Year, appearing as a surprise to the audience. Mary-Kate Olsen, seemingly overwhelmed with emotion, thanked her sister after receiving such a title over big name competitors.

Other nominees for the Womenswear Designer of the Year included Marc Jacobs, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler. A few other highlights of the night included celebrity cameos from Mad Men stars Jessica Pare, Jessica Chastin and Lily Collins. Additional notable attendees also included, but were not limit to, Rachel Zoe, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Kate Bosworth, Kate Upton, Dakota Fanning and Zac Posen.

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H&M Collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela

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[dropcap]H [/dropcap]&M is set to launch another collaborative line, this time with Maison Martin Margiela. The collection will be ready-to-wear for men and women as well as accessories. Maison Martin Margiela has been a significant and influential fashion house for the last 30 years making it an excellent choice to collaborate with H&M. This line will differ from any other designer line exhibited in H&M stores, offering a little more avant-garde than ever before. Previous collaborations include lines from Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Karl Lagerfeld and Comme des Garçons. Margiela’s history of cleft-toed boots and –deconstructed tailoring will be an exciting integration into the H&M stores. The Maison Martin Margiela collection for H&M will hit stores around the world as well as online on November 15th.

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New Bulgari Hotel in London

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[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter Milan and Bali, jewellery brand; Bulgari have opened another slick location in the heart of Knightsbridge, London’s most prestigious neighborhood.

The hotel’s theme is silver paying tribute to the company’s silversmith origins. The 85 rooms and suites feature exclusive Bulgari finishings, custom-made silk curtains, exquisite marbles and unique detailing which gives a rich, intimate feel.

Head chef Robbie Pepin’s elegant Il Ristorante  features a very impressive menu of Italian cuisine, accompanied by rare and exquisite wines.

A luxurious two floor spa is one of the hotels highlights, crafted from onyx, teak and sand blasted Vicenza stone and featuring 11 private treatment rooms, a 25-metre mosaic swimming pool and fitness area.

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The parisian fan maker-Duvelleroy

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Founded in Paris in 1827 by Jean-Pierre DUVELLEROY,  the House of  DUVELLEROYwas born out of a man’s ultimate dream: to bring fans back into women’s hands; its delicately crafted fans became 
a symbol of the French fan making style. The house was granted numerous medals at the Universal Exhibits.

 

Today, the house is  making  a come back on stage at the French luxury craft:  by the will of two young women, Raphaelle de Panafieu and Eloise Gilles, to revive this forgotten accessory and make it an essential fashion by partnering with the  Develleroy Heir.  See the new collection below

Duvelleroy COUTURE

Brush Horizontal: Half-moon shaped fan (23cm). Leaf in silk organza hand painted with gold and silver. Guards and sticks in ebony.

Apache: Half-moon shaped fan. Leaf made of natural pheasant feathers. Guards and sticks in galalith

Ostrich: The most exquisite ostrich feather heads enhanced by the lustre of saffron satin.

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A line of fantasy much more affordable and co-edited with great names in fashion and design, as Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Lovisa Burfitt or Nathalie Lete ….., has already noted the success of its range “air Conditioning “in 2011, worn by Katy Perry.

Special Orders

Parallel to its collections, Duvelleroy offers made to measure fans and fans customized for an event.

See more on www.duvelleroy.fr

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Jonathan Meese for Jaeger-LeCoultre – Reverso Watch

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Definitely stared at this one for a minute wondering if the little corkscrew drawing by multidisciplinary German artist (and Andrew W.K. doppelganger) Jonathan Meese was somehow mechanically influenced to tell time. Then we realized that this watch is called Reverso because the face of the thing turns 180-degrees so you can show the backside to the world.

At least that was the idea in 1931, when Jaeger-LeCoultre designed the watch to appease British colonial army officers stationed in India who were tired of their timepieces getting bashed by balls, mallets and hooves. The design remains a cult favorite and only two of these Meese designs have been produced. They will be auctioned via an email bidding race, with proceeds going to the German Apoplexia Foundation, advocates for modern and efficient care for patients who suffer from apoplectic strokes.

 

 

(Via Selectism) 

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Dolce & Gabbana: Style for the Next Generation

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Dolce & Gabbana’s first children’s wear collection will hit stores in July and it’s unmistakably the brainchild of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. “It’s a miniature version of our signature line,” Gabbana said.

To further drive the point home, the designers did not skimp on fabrics. “This is not the moment to pull back on quality, which remains a priority,” said Dolce.
The debut collection, which bows for fall, is extensive, comprising about 1,300 stockkeeping units and all product categories— clothing, innerwear, beachwear, accessories and footwear, targeting newborns and boys and girls up to 10. It also includes a unique and exquisite division dedicated to the baptismal ceremony.

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The girl’s lineup includes cotton trousers and breezy dresses embellished with floral patterns inspired by bright Caltagirone majolica prints and blouses with chiffon ribbons or fitted jackets featuring Baroque-inspired designs reminiscent of traditional Sicilian tapestry motifs. Small cherubs and floral details adorn long-sleeved dresses and crepe de chine blouses trimmed with delicate white lace. Sheepskin and cashmere capes flank tweed bouclé jackets in green and dusty pink lined with Dolce & Gabbana’s iconic white on black polka dots and leopard prints. The designers also had school days in mind, and rounded out the collection with denimeffect sweatshirts, nylon down jackets and suede sheepskin jackets.

Looks from Dolce & Gabbana’s first children’s collection

Asked about the timing of the launch, Gabbana said there was “no right moment, it was the logical consequence” as part of the brand’s natural evolution. “We had fun working on it,” added Dolce.
The young Dolce & Gabbana boys are equally stylish. Among the standout items: tailored velvet, brocade or classic pinstriped suits — and a tuxedo suit; tricot jogging outfits; reversible padded jackets with quilted linings, and plenty of washed denim.

The company has opened a dedicated showroom in Via Spiga in Milan, and the collection will be distributed globally
through a network of children’s wear boutiques and department stores.

(Via WWD)