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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Fenia Labropoulou @ Underground "A fashion photo trip"

As part of the series "Meet the designer" this friday, the 2nd of March at the store in Kolonaki, Underground invited fashion photographer Fenia Labropoulou to present a part of her work. The opening of the exhibition "A fashion photo trip" is at 6 o'clock and will stay at Skoufa 35 for two weeks.

Not only the photographs will be at the boutique, also a bazaar with clothes from greek fashion designers Celebrity Skin, Apostolos Mitropoulos, Maria Patelis, SMOF (ΣΜΟΦ) and Joy Seek.



So save the date to join Underground and meet Fenia Labropoulou at their boutique in Kolonaki.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Jennifer Aniston receives a star on Walk of Fame in Hollywood

Last week Jennifer Aniston received a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. She was wearing a design by Tom Ford and a pair of sandals by Bally for her handprint ceremony.
Source: press release

Monday, February 27, 2012

Inez & Vinoodh for Nina Ricci

As photographer I am always looking at the inspiring work of Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. This time the well known photographers duo was asked by Peter Copping to direct a short film, expressing their vision of the Nina Ricci spring/summer 2012 collection.


Peter Copping’s aerial and romantic universe in combination with Inez & Vinoodh’s deep and strange world, brought us a very unusual movie.
Directed by the couple, Raquel Zimmermann hypnotizes us, and engrosses us in her breathless ethereal trance. This piece gives a new and original perspective of Nina Ricci’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection.
The movie as well -as the campaign- was shot in Old Westbury in Long Island, N-Y, USA, and is broadcasted in Nina Ricci’s shops from the 27th of February, and presented to the press on the March 1st at the Autumn/Winter show.

Appointed creative director of the House in 2009, in every collection he designed for Nina Ricci Peter Copping always managed to capture the essence of felinity. He creates a graceful silhouette with a subtly pared-back playful sensuality; working with powdery hues similar to the sensual and satin aspects of the skin, evoking the world of dreams and emerging the image of the Ricci woman with a vision of spontaneous authenticity.

Therefore Peter Copping remains faithful to the House’s vision of felinity, and its sophisticated luxuriousness yet intentionally relaxed style. By combining sumptuous materials with soft draping, tailoring and her ability to capture the essence, Nina Ricci became synonymous with contemporary fashion. The creator’s main goal was to channel the personality of every woman; proposing a classic wardrobe that favored naturalness over ostentation. It is this exact same goal that Peter Copping has been achieving for the past 2 years



Source: press release

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Greek celebrities in Marni at H&M

On March the 8th is the launch of Marni at H&M worldwide, let us have a closer look at Marni and how greek celebrities could wear this new collection.

Marni is known for its distinct patterns and designs. Colorful, modern and many all-over prints. Founder and creative director Consuelo Castiglioni designed the H&M spring collection to reflect the true signature of Marni for both men and women. She wanted all of her favorite patterns and colors with characteristic materials and designs to be in the collection, combining tribal motifs with Bauhaus prints for a sporty look.


Marni's collection for H&M is mostly about freedom and experimentation. The aim of Marni's prints and colors is to combine them in a playful way. African prints are the basis for the Bauhaus style and sporty silhouettes merge with feminine shapes. The collection also includes shoes, bags and elegant accessories to complete the Marni look at H&M.
For males, Marni used subtle prints and softer colors.
Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor of H&M says:"It is fantastic to see how Consuelo Castiglioni with its impressive craftsmanship of her designs is due to new combinations of patterns and colors."

But back to Athens, thinking of the collaboration of H&M and Versace and which greek celebrities joined the press preview I would love to see the following celebrities in the following style.
Tamta gives us a preview of her choice at Miss Bloom, see all the photos by clicking here.

So I would love it if she will be wearing it like in the ad campaign with the cardigan, the white collar, the stockings, the belt but instead of the flat shoes I prefer the high heels and add a white bracelet of the collection.
See it here:


Lydia Papaioannou
Instead of the cardigan I prefer the dress
Anna Prelevic
 The way it is!

Katerina Tsavalou
Instead of the blouse the sleeveless top and high heels!
 Ivi Adamou
Of course high heels!
 Nikoletta Ralli
 Kostas Martakis
I haven't seen yet at an event a man wearing a short so that is why I put the trousers and sneakers and the blue shirt would be great on Kostas!
The guest DJ of the press preview is George Satsidis, so I think I would love to see him in this outfit. Only I am not so sure about the 7/8 trousers...



H&M asked greek fashion bloggers to post a trendy article on the collaboration between H&M and Marni. The post with the most likes get a total look by Marni at H&M and will be interviewed for the exclusive video of the press preview. So that is why a lot of fashion bloggers are sending a lot of mails, tweets and messages on facebook about this special post. Have a look at all of them and decide which one is your favorite and see on Tuesday the 28th of February which one gets the price! And the winners are Claire and Vasia of Fashion Has It, I loved the collage and Tasos of Posh Fashion with his choice of the men's collection.

As you see the women's collection had vibrant colors and strong patterns, African inspired or simple block colors. The silhouettes are typically Marni: pleated skirts, dresses, 7/8 pants and jacquard knitwear, silk and cotton poplin.
Sofia Coppola did a great job for Marni at H&M, if you haven't seen it yet, now it is the chance!
Don't miss the launch on the 8th of March! Check at www.hm.com for a shop nearby you.


In an interview of Consuelo Castiglioni I read that she stated that she sees fashion and art linked "since they both express their time" so it is a must to mention is on my blog of Fashion & Art!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Sephora's Make Up For Ever supports AXDW

Three weeks left before Athens Exclusive Designers Week starts in the capital of Greece and Sephora's Make Up For Ever is supporting Greek Fashion Design!
Also Sephora organizes a contest to give fashion and beauty bloggers the possibility to win an exclusive backstage pass of a show and a VIP frontrow seat!

The contest exists of two parts. The first one starts on the 29th of February by sending a mini CV to Sephora and selecting your favorite make up of the 10th AXDW and explaining why you selected this one in a small essay. By the way all the shows of last season you can find on my blog! (Fill in 10th AXDW in the search box and select the designer of your choice.)

On the 8th of March Sephora will announce the 8 ones to go for the finals. The profiles and their reports will be announced on MySephora on facebook and the three with the most likes will receive this coveted pass!


So get ready, explore which one was your favorite make up and write your report!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Absolut Mode Nights Vol. 2 @ Bios

Yesterday evening was an evening full of events as you could read in my previous posts on the Red Bull Soundclash and the party of Rythmos 949 with Elli Kokkinou and Panos Kalidis. But in a city like Athens there are of course fashion shows! Charalampos Nikolaou and Vassilis Barbarigos presented their summer collections at Bios as part of the Absolut Mode Nights Vol.2.



At the entrance of Bios Absolut Vodka had put a stand asking what is your fashion ID...

And you could get photographed with an ID.





A few more snapshots of the guests.







And the designers.
Vassilis Barbarigos and jewellery designer Angelica Komis

Charalampos Nikolaou with his muses..
Because of my busy schedule I missed the shows but colleague photographer Yiorgos of ElPhoto showed my a glimpse of his photos.
The show by Charalampos Nikolaou, a glimpse of his collection you can see here

And the show by Vassilis Barbarigos

Panos Kallidis @ DreamCity for Rythmos 949

Last night Elli Kokkinou and Panos Kallidis performed at the party of radiostation Rythmos 949 at Dream City in the center of Athens.
Here a photoreview of Panos Kallidis, did you see my previous post on Elli Kokkinou?





Elli Kokkinou amazes @ DreamCity for Rythmos 949

Last night Panos Kallidis and Elli Kokkinou performed at the party of radiostation Rythmos 949 at Dream City in the center of Athens.
Here a photoreview of Elli Kokkinou, in my next post Panos Kallidis.







Fivos, Elli Kokkinou, Panos Kallidis, Manos Pounentis

Vegas vs Melisses @ Red Bull Soundclash

Yesterday evening at Building 56 in Athens Red Bull organized for the first time in Greece the SOUNDCLASH. Greek band Vegas had to compete the Greek band Melisses.





"Red Bull Soundclash is a unique musical experience that brings two bands with different sounds, styles and influences together under one roof to compete for the devotion of a room full of fans. With the bands set up on opposite stages, each group takes it in turn to improvise around a groove and then wait as the opposing band has to answer. Which band will call the tune? Which band will lift the crowd? Which band will be the ultimate winner?"

Presenter of the evening was Nikos Vourliotis and kept the crowd busy by asking everytime to support their favorite band by yelling and the decibells were counted. So the winner of the Soundclash is the band with the highest score of decibels..

The evening started with a performance by Melisses.

Followed by Vegas.




The styling of Vegas is done by Fani Polychroniou. The singer of the band is Melina Makri is and was wearing a design by Celebrity Skin.

 The shoes are designed by Freakersneaks and are specially made for this evening.


The guys are wearing designs by Konstantinos Mitrovgenis.



And also these shoes are by Freakersneaks
A lot of devoted fans, taking photos, recording video and enjoying the performances
The surprise of the evening was the appearance of Elena Paparizou, joining the Melisses. Vassilis Karras performed with Vegas.

I loved the body of Elena, as soon as I find out who the designer is, I will put it here.
And the winner of the evening is:


With how many decibels?: