Karl Lagerfeld has staged Chanel’s latest Métiers d’Art collection in Salzburg, and his new accompanying film “Reincarnation” comes courtesy of Pharrell Williams, who composed an original ditty — “CC the World” — and sings it with Cara Delevingne, whose soulful voice proves as strong as her famous eyebrows. The Chanel ‘Reincarnation’ film reenacts a key episode in […]
The MM6 Maison Margiela Pre-Fall 2015 collection channeled a street vibe, working three themes: Shelter, The Great Outdoors and Indoor Clothing, as in looks inspired by lingerie and pajamas. The collection featured boxy tarpaulin pieces and hefty climbing-rope and grommet details with savvy branding in tops and dresses emblazoned with the phrase “More than just your […]
French leather goods maker Louis Vuitton is encouraging guests to create a Holiday wishlist through an animated section of its website. The whimsical animations showcases men and women’s items synchronized to Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight.” Louis Vuitton’s Holiday wishlist will allow guests to see the products in a fun way while compiling their […]
Five years ago, renowned artist Damien Hirst was invited by Disney to develop a piece inspired by Mickey Mouse. The result, “Mickey,” which recalled Hirst’s iconic spot paintings, was reproduced into a series of poster-size prints sold by the art publisher Other Criteria. In early 2014, Christie’s auctioned “Mickey” for just over $1.5 million, donating […]
Freedom, energy, vitality, transgression. A wonderfully novel take on the Jamaican way of life marks the M Missoni Resort 2015 collection. The Jamaican flag supplies the collection’s vibrant color compositions. Easy silhouettes, like apron-style frocks and tops, are cut in madras plaids traditional to the Caribbean. Those loose-fitting checked pieces have a very relaxed fit, but […]
Fall into the holidays with the Gucci Holiday 2014 film campaign, a whimsical story about finding the perfect gift, even in the most unexpected moment. The one-minute film depicts a woman going to pick up a towering stack of packages and finding the perfect gift by accident. By establishing a story around its gift guide, Gucci will be […]
For Resort 2015, Balmain’s Creative Director Olivier Rousteing looked to the uniquely beautiful light, landscape and style of California to create a collection that includes clean lines, strong graphics and vivid pops of Hockney-esque colors. Overall, there is a fluidity in his designs that reflects the Pacific Coast’s relaxed and easy way of life. More bohemian […]
Three years after launching his diffusion line Derek Lam 10 Crosby, American designer Lam has opened the contemporary collection’s first stand-alone store in New York. Named for the company’s former headquarters on Crosby Street, the store is located at 15 Mercer Street in SoHo amid other contemporary labels, such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, A.P.C., Rag […]
To mark the occasion of the brand’s 250th anniversary, Baccarat is now offering collectors the very essence of a timeless heritage with the Rouge 540 fragrance. Available in a limited and numbered edition of only 250, this woody amber floral fragrance created by Francis Kurkdjian supremely embraces Baccarat’s timeless values in an exquisite crystal jewel box […]
Michael Kors just debuted #InstaKors, making their Instagram shoppable to followers. After signing up on MichaelKors.com, with an email address and your Instagram handle, users can then shop the brand’s Instagram. In order to turn the cult-favorite app e-commerce, users have to double click an Instagram with the #InstaKors hashtag and an email will be sent […]
For the Elie Saab Resort 2015 collection the designer made a point of incorporating the embellishments and finery he uses for his occasion dresses on more casual pieces. Eveningwear however still remains the label’s core as silk and chiffon are still at the forefront of thee collection. In this season’s line up, the designer included a soft […]
The house of Christian Dior has written a new page in a collaboration with its muse with a video entitled Snapshot in L.A. The film was co-directed by Eliot Biss and Marion Cotillard, in which the star sings in English and defies the laws of gravity in a surrealist atmosphere. Seen from up-close, the actress looks like a Hollywood icon […]