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Tag: Fahion
These items have all been tagged with the tag "Fahion", You can see other tags in the Tag Cloud| Clemens en August |
| 2008-04-16 18:16:55 |
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What do you get when you cross a touring rock band with a high-end fashion label? You get Clemens en August . Well sort of. In the hectic world of fashion, often it's all about creating a point of difference to reach a target niche market - and this brand seems to have this down to a fine art. To create an air of exclusivity, Clemens en August operates outside of the normal fashion schedule by only being available through a touring concept store twice a year for 3 days at a time per city. And if that's still not exclusive enough for you; each piece is produced in limited numbers. Started by Alexander Brenninkmeijer who belongs to the clan that founded the C&A retail empire, the trunk shows reflect the refined and sharp tailoring of the clothes and are mostly held in galleries, museums, theatres and other lavish locations. The next tour, which takes place this month will stop off in 11 cities including Berlin, London, New York and Zurich. By Brendan McKnight |
| Paul and Joe (2007) |
| 2007-08-23 03:06:31 |
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Fashion scholar Sophie Albou first got her stylish feet wet at France's Fashion Institute. She followed her graduation with an appointment at Azzedine Alaia and then became a stylist for Le Garage. In 1995 Albou launched her first menswear collection, under the name "Paul and Joe" - a shout out to her two young sons. Two years later the designer released a womenswear line under the same moniker, to critical acclaim 2007 finds Albou celebrating the tenth anniversary of her Paul and Joe womenswear line with a festive (bordering on cartoonish) collection of clothing. The billowing royal purple coat, a blouse with enormous white bell sleeves paired with dark khaki slouchy, pirate boots proudly declare Albou's standing as a "resolute anti-conformist." Even her primmer outfits - a conservatively tailored mint green coat with gold button accents comes to mind - are punctuated with loud purple, white or green stockings and patent knee-high boots. Currently Paul and Joe offerings are available in over 30 boutiques around the globe, as well as in retail giants Barney's, Harvey Nichols and Harrod's among others. By L Harper |
| Emma Hope's Velvet Sneakers/Bags (Unisex) |
| 2007-06-20 09:40:11 |
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Emma Hope has come a long way from the overbearing florals of Laura Ashley fashions. After designing and manufacturing six collections with the company, Hope jetted on to bigger and better things - namely, her eccentric Emma Hope collection. Since the commencement of her designing efforts, Hope has garnered five Design Council Awards, the Martini Style Award, and the Harpers & Queen Design Award. Hope's eponymous collection began solely with shoes - footwear could be considered Hope's forte, she's designed shoes for Paul Smith, Anna Sui and Mulberry. Hope later expanded her offerings to include handbags with quirky creations like a henna suede tote bag with delicate floral silhouettes carved out of its base, or a pair of men's white leopard print sneakers fashioned from ponyskin . The designer's most eye-catching number is easily a velvet sneaker bag which offered in bright hues of violet, gold and fuchsia, among others. The unlikely juxtaposition of luxurious velvet to hold your sweaty workout ensembles seems a perfect fit for the celebs who emerge daintily coiffed - with nary a bead of sweat - after hours-long training sessions. And for the obsessively coordinated amongst us, Hope even offers matching "Magic Basket" sneakers, which are swathed in the same unlikely shades of velvet. These indulgent workout fashions are available at either of Emma Hope's three shops in London (Sloane Square, Westbourne Grove and Islington) as well as 150 additional stores, including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Harrods. By Harper Walsh |
| FASHIONABLE SWEDES |
| 2006-07-24 12:10:35 |
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Furniture isn't the only thing that the Swedes do well, at least that's what new Swedish design label Ulterior Motive want us to believe. The new men's accessories label offers an alternative, fashion-oriented take on such classic pieces as neck ties and cuff links. The cool range is more at home on young hipsters than, say, your accountant or tax lawyer. And that, founder Hakan Bruce says, is exactly the way he likes it. by Billy T |
| FASHION HOTELS |
| 2006-06-20 23:18:59 |
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| STREET STYLE |
| 2006-05-21 18:00:53 |
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Forget what the designers say, most trends emerge not from their studios but organically from the street. Cool young things all over the world are the true pioneers of fashion, wearing clothes in new ways by customizing and accessorizing and creating a pastiche of retro and modern. Coolhunter's Paris correspondent, Yvan Rodic, has been so inspired by the street fashion in his native city that he's started to document it in his own blog, facehunter.blogspot.com. And he's not the only one. Street style blogs have popped up all over the world, from London to Helsinki, New York, Shanghai, Moscow and Berlin, featuring pics of the what the cool kids are wearing right now. We can hear fashion's top designer's book-marking the blogs right now. by Lisa Evans Here's the best of them: Helsinki, Finland New York City London Berlin Stockholm Moscow Australia Tokyo Shanghai Paris Sao Paulo Toronto Barcelona Zurich Vancouver Reykjavik Oslo Milan Mexico San Francisco Lisbon Munich |
| WHIRLPOOL - pret-a-porter |
| 2006-04-04 13:30:00 |
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Who needs the dry cleaner when you can own your own pret-a-porter? Made by Whirlpool, pret-a-porter is a clever new device that de-wrinkles, deodorizes, and gentle dries your clothes in your home. It's an instant pick me up for your clothes when they're not dirty, just in desperate need of revitalization after too many outings in sweaty, smoke filled bars and clubs. With the touch of a button odors are removed via a dry steam system. All you need is a cup of water. The compact little unit is the size of a vacuum cleaner and is also mobile. To mark the launch Whirlpool commissioned British designer Antonio Berardi to create a range of one off pieces, plus a limited edition of leather pret-a-porter cases, which make the pret-a-porter look more like a very swanky piece of luggage. All Whirlpool needs now is to throw a party in a sweaty, smoke filled night club so we've got a good excuse to wheel out the pret-a-porter. It will be available from Septemeber. by Lisa Evans |
| THE KEYBOARD BAG |
| 2005-11-13 23:40:00 |
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The designer handbag has long been a symbol of status and fashionability. Each season a new style hits the catwalks, turning intelligent grown women into wanton I'll-do-anything-to-get-it and I-don't-care-what-it-costs strategists. But before you rush out to Dior/Fendi/Burberry et al, check out the Key Bag, which comes completely left of field. The ultimate in quirky techno-cool, the keybag is made entirely out of computer keyboard keys. The bag was invented by Portuguese industrial designer Jo Sabino and comes in black and white. by Lisa Evans |
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