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Carrera y Carrera - Love at first sight
Once, more then 50 years ago, Manuel Carrera, founder of Carrera y Carrera, met beautiful girl, Marina. He watched, entranced, unaware that Marina had also noticed him. Sparks flew just looking at each other. And though he wished with all his might to approach her and speak with her, something stopped him.
Olivia Wilde is the face of H&M’s Conscious Exclusive campaign
H&M is proud to announce that Olivia Wilde, actress and humanitarian, will be the face of H&M’s latest Conscious Exclusive campaign. Olivia, well known for her commitment to sustainability and her engagement for environmental causes will appear in the campaign wearing pieces from the collection. Conscious Exclusive will be available in around 200 H&M stores worldwide on April 16, as well as online.
Carrera y Carrera Boutique Celebrates Grand Opening in Macau
Spain's top jewellery designer and manufacturer, Carrera y Carrera celebrated the grand opening of its new boutique in Macau. This is Carrera y Carrera's first boutique in the greater China region, and marks an important milestone for the brand as it expands its market presence in Asia. CEO, Ms. Svetlana Kupriyanova, and Mr. Manuel Carrera, who is a fourth-generation descendant of the Carrera family which founded the brand, both graced the event with their presence as the brand celebrated this significant moment.
Paris men's fashion week Fall-Winter 2015/2016
The next edition of the Paris men's fashion week will be held in French capital from January 21st to January 25th, 2015.
Alexander Wang Denim Collection
The Denim x Alexander Wang collection brings three distinctive styles of jeans – Wang 001, Wang 002 and Wang 003, all inspired from the “genuine, men’s article.”
Irina Shayk for SUITEBLANCO Night '14
Warm furs, shimmering glamour and statement accessories are the cornerstones of a campaign where evening looks are the protagonist. With extra seduction provided by top model Irina Shayk, SUITEBLANCO presents its new party collection, revealing the sexiest and most sophisticated version of each garment.
RSA announced the new Royal Designers for Industry
Last night (November 27th 2014) four of the UK's best designers were recognised for their outstanding contribution to design and society by becoming Royal Designers for Industry (RDI) at an award ceremony held at the RSA.
Ferragamo MINI: the exclusive capsule shoe collection for little girls by Salvatore Ferragamo
Chosen from the House's styles for their romantic yet spirited charm, both a famous round-toed ballerina shoe and an enduring bestseller finished off with the brand’s signature bow are now available in sizes 27 to 33.
American Music Awards 2014: Celebrities' style on the Red carpet
During this year's show, held on Sunday (November 23, 2014) there was a lot of glamor on the red carpet. Singers Selena Gomez, Zendaya, Jordin Sparks and Fergie were among the most stylish celebs of the evening.
New Classics by Lindex Spring/Summer 2015
For the Spring/Summer 2015 there is a playfulness with silhouettes that allows new combinations of volume and tight, cropped and elongated. The key piece for this season is the shirt, designed in various ways. No matter what style you have the shirt will be the foundation when you dress, says Nina Starck, Head of Design at Lindex.
Jennifer Lopez and Endless Jewelry Enter Exclusive Partnership
Endless Jewelry and Jennifer Lopez are pleased to announce that they have entered into a long-term partnership to introduce a line of bracelets and charms bearing the JENNIFER LOPEZ trademark:
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2014
The wait for the musical guest announcement is over! Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande and Hozier will rock the runway alongside the Angels in London. The 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs Tuesday, December 9, at 10/9C on CBS.
Carrera y Carrera launches new advertising visuals
In November 2014, Carrera y Carrera will launch new visuals that reinforce its international advertising campaign and the brand’s image.
Carrera y Carrera presents 5 new visuals with strong Spanish influence, complementing the advertising campaign launched in 2011.
180 years Bulgarian textile industry
In 1834 in Sliven, Bulgaria, Dobri Zhelyazkov laid the foundations of the Bulgarian textile industry.
Bond Street launches heritage-inspired illumination scheme for 2014 festive season
To provide a source of inspiration for the 2014 new festive illuminations, the New West End Company’s Bond Street Development Group delved deep into the archives to explore the heritage of the street, established in 1686 and now home to over 125 of the world’s leading luxury stores including more than 80 designer flagships which sees £1billion of spend annually.
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' world premiere: Celebrities' style
Yesterday (November 10, 2014) was the world premiere of 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part One' at Leicester Square in London, UK. The movie, which is expected to generate over £ 100 m, will be released in the theatres on November 20.
Eva Mendes with a dress collection
The actress Eva Mendes expand her fashion brand, creating a line of dresses for bridesmaids, reports Contactmusic.
ale swimwear Summer 2015 by Alessandra Ambrosio
The model Alessandra Ambrosio expands her fashion brand with a swimwear collection.
The Brazilian beauty has helped in the design of 75 different models swimsuits, all of which are inspired by the "Brazilian bohemian style and the elegance of Malibu."
Tailor-made designer shoes by Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo launches an online personalization service - Tailor-made designer shoes.
H&M unveils new tennis collection for Tomas Berdych at the London Masters
The collection, available in selected stores as well as online from November 5, draws inspiration from Samurai Culture and fractured mineral formations, using new technologies and materials for both function and style.
Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2014
Australian actress Margot Robbie was awarded 'Breakthrough of the Year' at the annual Women of the Year Awards by the British edition of Harper's Bazaar.
Naomi Campbell opens a shop for charity in London
Top model Naomi Campbell will open a charity shop in London, which will sell clothes donated by her, her friends and designers who wishing to make a donation.
Five top-earning women in music
American singer Beyonce is the top-earning woman in music for the past year. From June 2013 to June 2014, Beyonce earned $115m (£71.8m).
Jakarta Fashion Week 2015 The First Four Days
The Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) 2015 closes its fourth day after presenting scores of strong collections. The opening day on November 1st, witnessed the presentation a group of designers who undertook a special training and incubation program called Indonesia Fashion Forward (IFF). The strongest of this bunch was Sapto Djojokartiko whose creation of beautiful, flowing dresses with intricate details of embroidery which caught the undivided attention of the audience, which consisted of buyers, the media and fashion lovers.
ARENA is proud to present an exclusive collaboration with world champion Chad Le Clos
Olympic Gold medallist, Commonwealth champion and Arena Elite athlete, Chad Le Clos grew up in Durban, South Africa where he not only started competing in swimming competitions at age 7 but where he also discovered his ‘other’ passion: surfing. Durban is home to a thriving surfer community thanks to its consistent waves, regular swells and favourable wind conditions not to mention warm water temperatures year round. With this in mind it is no surprise that Le Clos, with his keen water instinct, was also drawn to the waves and is a good amateur surfer.
Valentin Yudashkin Royal Amber
The famous Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin presented at Russia Fashion Week the unique collection of amber jewelry.
British Style Award 2014: Nominees
The British Style Award will go the 'individual who most embodies the spirit of British fashion and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital'.
Irina Shayk for SUITEBLANCO Winter 2014
The best of winter was yet to come. It is a couple of weeks now since SUITEBLANCO launched its winter campaign starring the lovely Irina Shayk, which will bring the fashion firm’s season and the year to a close.
Jakarta Fashion Week will present the Spring 2015
Conceived in 2008, Jakarta Fashion Week is Indonesia's annual premiere fashion event as a universal platform for innovative brands who wish to associate themselves with design, style and luxury.
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Salon du Chocolat in Paris
For its 20th Anniversary, the Salon du Chocolat is presenting a fabulous retrospective of the 150 best designs that will be displayed in a dedicated exhibition, as well as an exclusive 'special anniversary collection'.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga for H&M’s Holiday campaign
This winter, H&M is celebrating the holidays with a spectacular campaign and festive collection. Global superstars Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are the stars of the campaign, singing “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” from their #1 new album Cheek To Cheek. The extended version of the commercial premieres at hm.com on November 25.
Womenswear: Trussardi Spring/Summer 2015
Athleticism. The search for an Olympian ideal that creates a new dialog between physicality and clothes. Gaia Trussardi is inspired by a toned, lithe, real figure for the Trussardi Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Rejecting the contemporary culture of absolute virtuality and the disconnection between mind and body, she admires the timeless elegance of athletes and imagines a dynamic and sophisticated woman.
Impressive details: Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2015
The monologue opening the Spring 2015 fashion show takes its full meaning looking at the diversity of this astonishing collection. From lace dresses matched with clerical collars to cropped velvet trousers, or the architectural heels in the shape of the Louis Vuitton monogram flower, we discover a forward thinking wardrobe.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia presents Spring-Summer 2015 collections
The 29th season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia takes place in Moscow from 22nd to 26th October. Over 70 participants will show their collections for Spring-Summer 2015.
Canadian designer Christopher Bates moves to Milan
'In my opinion, Canada has been the perfect incubator for my brand to grow and to figure out what works and what doesn't, and to get to a point where it's strong and then: 'What next?' I think for me, it's Europe for many reasons. I think that's a natural evolution for a Canadian designer to take', said Christopher Bates to CTV News Canada.
Iconic by Max Mara for Spring/Summer 2015
Dominique Sanda in ‘The Garden of the Finzi-Continis’ and Anjelica Huston in the Max Mara images taken at the Grand Hotel et de Milan in 1971 are the style icons that inspired Max Mara Spring/Summer 2015 campaign.
The Alexander Wang H&M collection debuts on the runway in New York
The event was full-on energy from the beginning, with free runners using the show’s set for a parkour performance to kick off the show. They were celebrated by an audience waving foam boxing gloves and wearing athletic tanks for Team Wang and Team H&M. The global H&M audience was invited to participate through a live stream hosted on hm.com and alexanderwang.com.
Sharp Dressed Man - Recycled suit program for men
Sharp Dressed Man was founded by the Baltimore Fashion Alliance in 2012 to support men re-entering the workforce - it collects gently worn suits & business attire and distributes them to men who are newly released from prison and trying to make a fresh start.
Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia with 2014 Graduate Exhibition and Parade
The event will be hold in institute's Sydney campus on the 1st and 2nd of December 2014 from 6.00pm and will be the culmination of 3 years of hard work, dedication and passion.
Fendi Eyewear Fall/Winter 2014-2015
Fendi,for Fall/Winter 2014-2015 presents the Galassia sunglasses. In a perfect blend between retro feeling and contemporary feminine allure, the new model embodies Fendi’s aesthetic codes for the new season, celebrating the sensuality of lightness and transparency.
Womenswear: Givenchy Fall/Winter 2014-2015
This season, Riccardo Tisci turns the page at Givenchy by redefining his version of the "Bon Ton". This collection is a new mix between Riccardo Tisci soul and Givenchy's DNA: animals, geometry, prints and masculine / feminine.
HANAE MORI Spring/Summer 2015 collection during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TOKYO
The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TOKYO 2015 S/S started from October 13th! There will be 48 brands participating in the fashion show and installation from the 13th through the 19th.
Womenswear: Christian Dior for Spring/Summer 2015
Looking forwards and backwards to prepare for the future through a dynamic sampling and remixing of history. In the Spring-Summer collection Raf Simons, Artistic Director of Christian Dior, instigates an exploration of the past combined with ideas of a near future, democratising the traditions of haute couture by taking them into the realm of the pret-a-porter.
Stradivarius party gathers in Barcelona
Poppy Delevingne, Atlanta de Cadenet, Harley Viera-Newton and Ursula Corberó to celebrate "The Event Paper".
Stradivarius has celebrated a spectacular party in Barcelona with a large shoot to create the
brand´s first magazine. The party "The Event Paper" has had some exceptional international
hosts such as Poppy Delevingne, Atlanta de Cadenet-Taylor and Harley Viera-Newton.
Emilio Pucci Fall Winter 2014-15 - CALL OF THE WILD collection
For Fall Winter 2014, the Pucci girl goes in search of a savage chic. Creative Director Peter Dundas creates a quasi-primitive, luxury-kissed landscape for her journey, drawing upon the decorative cultures of ancient Native American and Inuit people. Drawn in earthy colors and rich with intricate handcraft, a surge of animalistic energy pulses through the collection. But the savage is cut with the civil, leaving a rigorously chic refinement wafting through the air.
Parfois Fall/Winter 2014 collection
Parfois reinforces its fashion positioning in the Fall-Winter 14/15 season. The catalog featured the renowned model Cate Underwood and was photographed by Quentin de Briey, two rising figures in the fashion world.
Carrera y Carrera: Love Collection
Carrera y Carrera pays tribute to eternal love and to its most universal script: LOVE. Since time immemorial, love has been associated with symbols and icons. The duality of a human being: masculine and feminine, good and evil, yin and yang.
Louis Vuitton presented Spring/Summer 2015 collection
Louis Vuitton introduced Spring/Summer 2015 collection during the Paris Fashion Week. The show started promising, with many effects and did not disappoint the viewers to the very end.
Frankfurt Style Award 2014: Winners and Prizes
As I previously reported, on September 26, 2014 was the big final fashion show, presenting the creations of the 60 finalists in the international contest for young fashion designers Frankfurt Style Award 2014.
Precision and elegance in winner Eddy Anemian’s collection for H&M
H&M Design Award 2014 winner Eddy Anemian has created a highly developed capsule collection, translating his painstaking techniques of cut and construction. To create this special collection, Eddy has worked closely with the H&M design team to capture the elegant mood and precision of his winning designs. The pieces will be available at selected H&M stores, as well as online, from October 23.