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fashion snoops | women’s trends fall – winter 2010/2011
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A return to heritage comes in the form of a BOHO nomad. Nomadic layered comfort knits and weathered twills are paired with wrinkled and dirty finishes. All are stressed and aged for a disheveled melange that features rips and raw hems. It is a look that belies the age of the garment, and [...]
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Nick Knight’s seminal work
@ Nick Knight, Vogue 2008
Nick Knight needs no presentation. Master of the fashion photography world, this month sees the release of a mid-career retrospective of Knight’s work – spanning from 1990 through to the present day. The book features 300 of Knight’s most acclaimed images, along with three high-colour, eight-page gatefolds, outlining Knight’s last 20 [...]
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carréducker makes bespoke shoes
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The passion makes us doing the best things. Deborah Carré and James Ducker changed their careers to make bespoke shoes. Craftsmanship, made-to-measure, hand-sewn, made in England represent true values. I love this option value added: a course that offers the opportunity to learn traditional, English handsewn shoemaking skills. http://www.carreducker.com/
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Audrey Hepburn | exhibition and auction event at Sotheby’s
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The garde-robe of the iconic Audrey Hepburn, muse of Hubert de Givenchy, will be exhibit the 1st and 2nd december in Paris by Sotheby’s. 36 pieces including hats, belts, letters and tenues de soirée will be sell the 8 of December in London. Half of the benefit will be donated to The Audrey Hepburn Children’s [...]
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savoir faire
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In order to preserve the red soles, the iconic element of Christian Louboutin shoes, the label has opened a specialist shoe repair shop not far from the rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau boutique. I love the option. Minuit moins 7 – 10 Passage Véro Dodat, Paris 1st
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“the brand’s glamorous world will be available to all.”
Jimmy Choo launched a more affordable line of footwear and clothing for the Sweden-based company H&M. Other high-end designers have already made the retail plunge: Anna Sui has launched a clothing line for Target in the U.S., Vera Wang has entered into a partnership with another American chain, Kohl’s, and taking a slightly different retail [...]
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Trend | brands renewing with original identity values
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The luxury is renewing with its original identity values. While couture houses are going all out to create events promoting their savoir-faire – event-eavnings focusing on the personalization of made-to-measure shoes (Yves Saint Laurent) or encounters with craftsmen (Hermès, Christian Dior)- we are seeing the welcome comeback of hand work and the beauty [...]
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American Beauty | Aesthetics and Innovation in Fashion
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America produces artistic and innovative clothing that utilized the craft of dressmaking. The first exhibition to examine the relationship between the “philosophy of beauty” and the technical craft of dressmaking in the United States. Curated by deputy director Patricia Mears, the exhibition features approximately 80 garments by a highly selective group of American fashion [...]
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Volta makes simple shoes to be worn everyday
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When it comes to shoes to be worn everyday you have many options. But Volta, the new shoe brand from Milanese design team Twentyfourseven might become an “inconditionnel”. A smart leather sneaker in six colours built with made-in-Italy quality. I appreciate the keep-it-simple attitude, the clear claim “An instant classic” and the unisex style.
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