Fabric trends for spring/summer 2017: lamé, tulle, nylon and more

November 25, 2016 By admin

Classic staples like cotton, linen, wool, denim, knits, silk and synthetic materials will evidently be on the agenda this spring. At the last round of catwalk shows, held fall 2016, designers showcased creations made with more unusual materials or with seasonal updates of fabrics more often associated with winter. Fans of lightweight fabrics like tulle can channel either romantic or mysterious vibes for SS17, rocking tulle with or without added lace.

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Parfums Christian Dior unveils film for fresh ‘J’Adore’ campaign, starring actress Charlize Theron

October 13, 2016 By admin

Parfums Christian Dior has released a fresh campaign film for its star fragrance “J'Adore”, featuring its long-time Hollywood ambassador, US actress Charlize Theron. The 45-second clip, directed by iconic French photographer and filmmaker Jean-Baptiste Mondino and dubbed “The Absolute Femininity”, opens to a twilight scene of sun-parched plains in lightning storm, with Theron bathing in the rain while her voiceover murmurs the words: “I touch the rain…”. As the rain stops and sun rises in the next shot, Theron continues: “I look at the sun… and it says run”, mirroring her words with actions, setting off across the sun-soaked plains, dressed in a gold gown and drenched from the storm.

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Fashion features tropics and layers at Paris show opening

September 27, 2016 By admin

Paris Fashion Week displayed colorful and tropical-inspired creations from Paule Ka and layered printed and patterned looks by Dutch designer Liselore Frowijn as it opened on Tuesday. Several designers will make their debuts for some of the world's top luxury labels in Paris, which is the final leg of the womenswear spring/summer 2017 catwalk calendar after fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan. Fashionistas are eagerly awaiting the debut of new Christian Dior artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri, who joined from Italian fashion house Valentino and presents her first line for the French brand on Friday.

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The hottest fashion collaborations landing fall 2016

August 31, 2016 By admin

The annual arrival of fall makes way for a wardrobe update, and for the fall/winter 2016 season, fashion collaborations are riding high. The “Tommy X Gigi” collection goes on sale on www.tommy.com from September 1, before rolling out to stores from September 10. After being announced in December 2015, this collaboration teaming the lingerie brand with Christian Lacroix was revealed in part this summer.

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Calvin Klein snaps up ex-Dior designer Simons

August 2, 2016 By admin

US fashion house Calvin Klein on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Christian Dior designer Raf Simons as its new chief creative officer, with his debut collections set for the fall 2017 season. “As part of his role as chief creative officer, Mr Simons will oversee all aspects of design, global marketing and communications, and visual creative services,” the company announced on Facebook. Simons quit as creative director at Christian Dior last October after more than three years at the helm of the French giant.

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Fashion vloggers front ‘Destination: Disney Style’

August 2, 2016 By creative

Five YouTube channels are on board for Disney's fashion travelogue launching August 2, 2016.

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Christian Louboutin Is Making Outfits for Cuba’s Olympic Team

July 22, 2016 By publisher

He might be known for his stilettoes, but Christian Louboutin’s latest collection is sportier than usual.

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Chiuri to take over as creative director at Christian Dior

July 8, 2016 By admin

PARIS (AP) — Christian Dior has named Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri its new creative director, making her the first woman to lead the illustrious French fashion house since it was founded 70 years ago.

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Fendi models walk on water in Rome’s Trevi fountain

July 8, 2016 By admin

Shimmering models wearing the latest creations by Fendi appeared to walk on water Thursday at a fairytale show in Rome's Trevi fountain to mark the luxury fashion house's 90th anniversary. The soft, luxurious collection of 46 outfits was inspired by Danish fairytale illustrator Kay Nielsen, who painted colour plates for the book Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen in 1924 and also later worked for Disney, including on sequences of the film Fantasia.

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Exclusive: Dior to appoint Valentino’s Maria Chiuri as creative head – sources

June 23, 2016 By creative

By Astrid Wendlandt PARIS (Reuters) – Christian Dior is set to announce after its couture show in early July that Maria Grazia Chiuri is joining the French fashion house from Italy's Valentino, two people familiar with the matter said. Chiuri will be taking on one of the most important jobs at Dior. Dior was not immediately available for comment.

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