Category: Runway Show
From the press notes: Bearing all the hallmarks of a voyage acrossthe Irish Sea, Junko Shimada navigates between the austere silhouettes of the fishermen of Ireland and the aristocratic allure of a ship’s captain. Wrap up against the Emerald Isle’s harsh winters in roomy double-breasted coats, pea coats and duffle …
From the press notes: For Fall/Winter 2015-2016, OLE YDE proposes a sophisticated wardrobe meant for a confident woman who knows herself and knows how to best wear each garmet. Elegance is the key and it is reflected in the use of rich materials such as cashmere, satin, silk, tweeds, silk …
Hussein Chalayan has described his second collection with VSP as inspired by “domestic nature”. The collection reflects a dialectic between controlled, minimalist structures and bursts of organic forces – a combat between inner and outer intimacy and protection. The long, lean and layered silhouettes are disrupted by natural elements, textured …
The Georges Hobeika ready-to-wear Fall 2015 collection. Photos courtesy of Georges Hobeika
VSP Fall 2015 reflects a long-term engagement in what the founders call a “fully conscious consuming” experience, which encourages transparent and critical consumption. Clothing is seen as more than sheer garment – rather it is an ethical, personal practice. It is a choice that allows people to promote their individuality …
For Spring/Summer 2015, designer Francesca Liberatore was inspired by the image of the bird which grounded the whole collection. The silhouettes are reminiscent of the 1970s with retro far west elements. The ruching complements the soft suede leather, silk jersey and is an interesting contrast with the dense cotton weave. …
It’s all about the jacket! The jacket is a parka, a caban and a hoodie, always a blazer, it’s a suit, it could be a vest, a débardeur, a qipao and a redingote, a dress and even a gown. Albert Kriemler Paris, le 8 mars 2015 Photos courtesy of Akris …
Max Mara and Marilyn Monroe, icons of classic chic, beauty and intelligence. When her career took off, Marilyn passed on the Hollywood party circuit. She enrolled for night classes at UCLA. A voracious reader, she left behind a 400 book library of titles by the likes of John Milton, Albert …
For her Fall/Winter 2015-16 ready-to-wear collection, presented in Paris on March 10th, 2015 at the Palais de Tokyo, Iris van Herpen explores ideas of terraforming –modifying the biosphere of another planet to resemble that of Earth. The collection explores the possibility of new geographies and our place within them. The …
This line is urban, youthful and is inspired by creative subcultures. Deconstructed biker jackets are paired with over-sized shorts and masculine backpacks to add a slouchy, tomboy touch; overalls are reminiscent of work wear, yet elevated to high fashion by the strong textured leather. Colour adds a masterful elegance to …
