Posts tagged with ‘Paris’

  • Alexis Mabille Couture 2013 Collection

    By Raihana on January 25, 2013
    Alexis Mabille was recently made an official member of the Haute Couture club. It’s a rarefied clique, with only 16 other houses on the list (congrats!). At his Paris show, we saw everything from pleated organza camisole strewn with lace, sleeveless button-downs, embroidered bibs, chantilly lace, ombré-dyed tiered and pleated floor-length skirts; all his creations struck a more formal but nonetheless [...]
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  • Iris Van Herpen Couture 2013 Collection

    By Raihana on January 24, 2013
    Iris van Herpen put on a show that was electrifying in the literal sense. The Belgian designer made a visual impact with a collection, called Voltage. Renowned for her use of innovative techniques, Van Herpen produced what she referred to as “the first 3-D-printed flexible dresses.”  We think that this collection is just amazing and artistic. Enjoy! x      
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  • At Home With Christian Louboutin

    By SP on January 16, 2013
    The Selby recently interviewed Christian Louboutin at his home and studio space in Paris. When asked why he started the red soles, he explained that red is the color of passion and that it serves as a “green light” when a woman with style is walking along, immediately attracting men. Mr Louboutin, who sketched and designed his first shoe at [...]
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  • Jean Paul Gaultier’s Greatest Hits

    By Raihana on January 16, 2013
    From the designer’s trademark Breton stripes to the Madonna inspired cone-shaped corsets and bras, we gathered up a look back at some of the designer’s hits over the years. What were some of your favorites? Enjoy! Madonna, Spring 1995 Spring 2000, Paris RTW Spring 2002 RTW Spring 2003 RTW Fall 2003 RTW Spring 2004 Pre-Fall 2006 RTW Spring 2007 Spring Couture 2007 [...]
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  • From Bollywood To Runway: Manish Arora Spring ’13 collection

    By Raihana on January 10, 2013
    This upcoming season, prints and ethnic influences are a must have. For Manish Arora’s Spring 2013 collection, the designer chose to reference India, where he is from, with and added layers of comical Bollywood references. The collection featured gold leggings, facial jewelry, clip-on necklaces, bangles, clutches and headpieces, as well as clothes emblazoned with large diamond prints, and simple cuts pared down [...]
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  • Alexander Wang for Balenciaga

    By Raihana on December 3, 2012
    It’s official – Alexander Wang will be taking over the Parisian house, Balenciaga, starting next week. The Taiwanese-American designer will be filling Nicolas Ghesquière’s shoes, who was rumored to have left Balenciaga today. Even though Wang’s career was short lived (his first runway show was in spring of 2007), he has become one of the brightest stars of the American fashion scene with [...]
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  • 50 Shades of Grey

    By Raihana on November 21, 2012
    Fashion is all about taking risks. From the high fashion catwalks, to the streets of New York, Milan and Paris, we encounter endless trends that leave us scratching our heads. This winter, fashion is at it again, with a mini-trend that has everyone talking – grey lipstick. Yes, grey lipstick. Grey makeup have been much highlighted in magazines and beauty blogs [...]
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  • Chanel Spring Summer 2013 Lookbook

    By SP on October 30, 2012
    The Chanel Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook reminds me so much of the OG Coco Chanel. The 19th-century fashion, which includes woolen Chanel suits, knee-length skirts, a cardigan-style jacket and necklace of pearls. The lookbook was shot by Karl Lagerfeld. Enjoy…xx
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  • Louis Vuitton Leather Goods Transformed Into Miniature Zoo

    By SP on October 25, 2012
    Louis Vuitton wallets, purses, belts, and accessories were all transformed into a miniature zoo of small mammals, birds, reptiles, crustaceans, and even insects. Designed by British artist Billie Achilleos for Louis Vuitton, the collection first debuted at the Deyrolle store in Paris and is now part of the holiday display in Louis Vuitton Omotesando. Here are some photos from the [...]
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  • Chloé Spring Summer 2013 Ready to Wear Collection

    By SP on October 3, 2012
    Chloe spring summer 2013 (rtw) is one of my very favorites. I love every single look. Enjoy….xx
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