Rumour has that Jonathan Saunders will be the head of design of Italian brand Pollini. That’s another project for the prolific designer who, on top of his line has designed collections for Topshop and Target.
Archive for May, 2008
Nagi Noda created the video called “Ex Fat Girl” a few years back which features white poodles exercising to music. Her new project is—as the name implies—hats made of hair.
Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Lip Color is simply dreamy. This new lipstick from Bobbi Brown combines rich color, long lasting wear and a soft, creamy shine.
Available at www.bobbibrowncosmetics.
I just discover this book about Brad Kroenig, of course I saw him during few ads. I don t unsterstand, why him.
In Metamorphoses of an American, Karl Lagerfeld traces the physical and emotional development of Brad Kroenig, once an unknown but now the world’s most sought-after male model. Lagerfeld discovered Kroenig in 2003, took his first photographs of him in Biarritz, and since then has observed him through his photographic lens, month by month. In hundreds of pictures Lagerfeld explores Kroenig’s evolution from a young “All American Boy” into a professional model conscious of the subtleties of facial and corporeal expression. These photographs are however not simply documentation; rather Lagerfeld and Kroenig work together to create a new persona, one which Kroenig expresses without losing a sense of his own self.
Lagerfeld selects a spectrum of literary and cultural references for Kroenig to interpret: we see him as James Dean, as Rudolph Valentino, as a Gatsby-like figure from F. Scott Fitzgerald, and as Lieutenant Pinkerton from Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Yet throughout these transformations, there is never the sense that Kroenig is merely acting; instead he presents newly discovered aspects of himself through the guises of other characters. Metamorphoses of an American contains photography made both within and beyond the fashion world. However
regardless of the purpose of Lagerfeld’s images, each one evidences rigorous formal principles grounded in an appreciation of early twentieth-century photographer such as Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Steichen. Indeed Lagerfeld refers to his work more as “pictures” than photographs, conveying the graphic processes of construction and design from which each image emerges.
To celebrate the opening of the Chanel boutique on Robertson in Los Angeles, Peter Philips has designed four limited edition nail shades.
These nail polishes will only be available at the Robertson Boulevard CHANEL Boutique from May 30 2008.
Do not fret or start a lemming panic…
In July 2008, they will be available at www.chanel.com
The shades are aptly named… Think L.A.’s 4 most glamorous landmarks: “Melrose” as bubblegum pink, “Rodeo Drive” as grape purple, “Sunrise” as sunny yellow and “Sunset” as juicy tangerine.
Credit: Chanel
Vogue Paris has to chosen 2 French “Supers” as the June/July 2008 issue cover girls : Noemie Lenoir and Laeticia Casta. The gallic bombshells have been snapped by Mario Testino.
We definitely like that frenchy sexy choice !
Have a look at the catalogue of “Le Mont St Michel”, a cute french label that caught our eye.
You can download it from their website www.lemontsaintmichel.fr
photo: Alex Salinas
BOUTIQUE LE MONT ST MICHEL
29 RUE DU JOUR – 75001 PARIS – T + 33 1 53 40 80 44
Art meets Fashion meets Art! The new Interview magazine is featuring Marc Jacobs wearing Andy Warhol’s iconic wig on its cover. Very striking. The late “Pop Art priest” and the prolific fashion designer both share a fascination for pop culture that is at the core of the contents of Interview, which was created by Andy Warhol in the late sixties.
This is the second issue of Interview under the editorial and creative direction by Fabien Baron. Check this out.
Subaquatic Beauty – Numero Tokyo – June 2008
Model: Marcelina Sowa – Photographer: Alix Malka
Now that the days are getting warmer, it is time to change your wardrobe if you haven’t done it yet! Feminine and edgy, colourful and luxurious are the adjectives to describe Bambi by Laura’ Spring-Summer collection.
The fluidity and loose proportions of the tailoring is well paired with the bold colours and the sophistication of silk: a favourite combination for a hot summer evening in town or by the beach.
Get your hands on one of these beautiful threads while you still can! Otherwise stay tuned… we will get back with more information about the new collection soon!