Ashley Olsen, Chloe Moretz and Emma Roberts were among the guests last night in Paris as H&M presented its first ever catwalk show during Fashion Week.
H&M's Autumn Collection 2013 was shown to an audience in a specially created space within the grounds of the Musée Rodin and also broadcast live at hm.com.
The catwalk show, which combined tailored shapes with delicate dresses to create a tomboy spirit, gave the audience the chance to see H&M’s fashion in line with the international fashion schedule.
The collection will be available in around 200 stores worldwide, as well as online, from September 5, 2013.
"I loved seeing our Autumn Collection on the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week. It brought to life the spirit of the clothes, and how you can mix together different styles to create your own personal look. Key pieces like the wool overcoat, the tails and the sequin dresses are going to give you real attitude this autumn," says Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M's Head of Design.
"It is such an exciting step for H&M to show key pieces for autumn in Paris. The event was magical, staged in a chic environment full of atmosphere. It was great to see fashion that's accessible to everyone presented in one of the most important fashion capitals in the world," says Margareta van den Bosch, H&M's Creative Advisor.
Created by H&M's design team, the Autumn Collection is a playful mix of styles that combines dramatic silhouettes with more decorative pieces. Alongside cropped tails and a masculine overcoat are other versatile outerwear pieces, such as a boho jacket, a double-breasted leather jacket or a wide-cut ceremonial jacket. Delicacy and a sense of faded grandeur is found in pieces such as an open-backed sequin dress or an embellished and fringed shoulder piece, while knitwear is key, especially with an intricate cable knit sweater.
H&M's first ever catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week was styled by George Cortina, and allowed H&M to present its major collection for the season in a whole new light on models such as Cara Delevingne, Isabeli Fontana and Arizona Muse.
The mood of the collection was reflected in the specially constructed venue in the garden of Musée Rodin, decorated like a dream apartment full of the party elegance of '70s Paris.
After the catwalk show, guests celebrated with performances by the French artist Owlle, as well as 2 Many DJ's.
“I’m so excited to be here right now. I think that H&M doing this show during Paris Fashion Week puts H&M in a whole new light,” says Chloe Moretz.
“I loved the fashion show, and I love H&M. I wear it all the time, it’s so wearable and easy to mix. The show was so cool,” says Emma Roberts.
“It was such a good show. I felt like I was in the H&M house, and it was also my house. I had so much fun,” says Cara Delevingne.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Marine Vacth for Yves Saint Laurent's Rouge Volupte Shine
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| Did you notice that this ad is in 2 versions? Did you see the difference? |
The young actress and ambassador of Yves Saint Laurent, will star in the new film Francois Ozon, "Jeune et Jolie" as I also mention here.
The rising star of French cinema enjoyed considerable success with her role in the movie "Ma part du Gâteau"by Cédric Klapisch in 2011, while in 2012 embodied one of the leading roles in the film Alexandre Arcady's, "Ce que le jour doit a la nuit".
Your lips, Υour rules, Υour pleasure! by YSL
Yves Saint Laurent introduces a new lipstick collection to its range of cosmetics: Rouge Volupte Shine.
What it is:An innovative and comforting lipstick enhanced with fruit extracts rich in vitamins and antioxidants that leave lips visibly softer and smoother with up to eight hours of hydration.
What it does:
Succumb to a unique sensorial experience with dazzling color, extreme comfort, and luminous shine. The luscious, hydrating texture glides on your lips leaving a lightweight aqua shine effect, while Back Injection Technology offers extreme comfort and pleasure upon application. This innovative lipstick is formulated to protect lips from free radicals and seal in moisture for up to eight hours of hydration.
What else you need to know:
Antioxidants in natural extracts of pomegranate and rosemary reduce the look of fine lines, while candellila resin forms a thin, protective layer to help lock in moisture and magnify color and shine. Mineral pigments provide bright, vibrant color and a melting formula (instead of a solid stick) enabling smoother glide-on application and an ultrafine lightweight film on lips. Hyaluronic acid spheres hydrate and soften lips to help seal in moisture for up to eight hours of hydration.
Interview with a master of color: Lloyd Simmonds
For Rouge Volupté Shine, Lloyd Simmonds, creative director make-up Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, invented 19 extremely seductive YSL lipstick shades. Read here his interview.
Tell us about this new Rouge Volupté Shine.
“Rouge Volupté Shine is a new way to wear and play with color. Incredibly light on the lips, with more transparent coverage, its formula contains a dose of color infused into the creamy, balm-like, ultra glossy texture.” You liberate women who are intimidated by vibrant colors! “It’s tough to be daring enough to wear dark purple, electric plum or flamboyant fuchsia. The subtlety of Rouge Volupté Shine allows women to be newly comfortable in dark or forthright shades such as reds, purples and browns. On the lips, they remain chic, natural and incredibly fresh.”
How did you come up with these 19 new shades?
“I wanted to create irresistible, highly expressive shades that work for all skin tones, from fair to dark, and that allow all kinds of desires. First I created the core colors of the collection: beiges, pinks and corals. Then I explored the stronger, bolder ones: N° 19 Fuchsia In Rage, N° 3 Violet Incognito and N° 4 Rouge In Danger, for the pleasure of going out on a limb.”
What’s your favorite color?
“Personally, I prefer the darker shades like the N° 3 Violet Incognito. It’s very rock, high drama, terribly YSL, and yet it’s still subtle on the lips.”
Source: Press Release
What it is:An innovative and comforting lipstick enhanced with fruit extracts rich in vitamins and antioxidants that leave lips visibly softer and smoother with up to eight hours of hydration.
What it does:
Succumb to a unique sensorial experience with dazzling color, extreme comfort, and luminous shine. The luscious, hydrating texture glides on your lips leaving a lightweight aqua shine effect, while Back Injection Technology offers extreme comfort and pleasure upon application. This innovative lipstick is formulated to protect lips from free radicals and seal in moisture for up to eight hours of hydration.
What else you need to know:
Antioxidants in natural extracts of pomegranate and rosemary reduce the look of fine lines, while candellila resin forms a thin, protective layer to help lock in moisture and magnify color and shine. Mineral pigments provide bright, vibrant color and a melting formula (instead of a solid stick) enabling smoother glide-on application and an ultrafine lightweight film on lips. Hyaluronic acid spheres hydrate and soften lips to help seal in moisture for up to eight hours of hydration.
Interview with a master of color: Lloyd Simmonds
For Rouge Volupté Shine, Lloyd Simmonds, creative director make-up Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, invented 19 extremely seductive YSL lipstick shades. Read here his interview.
Tell us about this new Rouge Volupté Shine.
“Rouge Volupté Shine is a new way to wear and play with color. Incredibly light on the lips, with more transparent coverage, its formula contains a dose of color infused into the creamy, balm-like, ultra glossy texture.” You liberate women who are intimidated by vibrant colors! “It’s tough to be daring enough to wear dark purple, electric plum or flamboyant fuchsia. The subtlety of Rouge Volupté Shine allows women to be newly comfortable in dark or forthright shades such as reds, purples and browns. On the lips, they remain chic, natural and incredibly fresh.”
How did you come up with these 19 new shades?
“I wanted to create irresistible, highly expressive shades that work for all skin tones, from fair to dark, and that allow all kinds of desires. First I created the core colors of the collection: beiges, pinks and corals. Then I explored the stronger, bolder ones: N° 19 Fuchsia In Rage, N° 3 Violet Incognito and N° 4 Rouge In Danger, for the pleasure of going out on a limb.”
What’s your favorite color?
“Personally, I prefer the darker shades like the N° 3 Violet Incognito. It’s very rock, high drama, terribly YSL, and yet it’s still subtle on the lips.”
Source: Press Release
Meet Stella G's CatWalk Project
Stella G introduces her new project: The CatWalk Video.
For her project she collaborates with Dimitris Strepkos and Fenia Lambropoulou, well-known names in the greek fashion industry. Dimitris for his fashion designs and styling at Celebrity Skin and Fenia for her inspiring fashion shoots.
With Dimitris Strepkos for styling and design, Fenia Lambropoulou for fashion photography and film direction and Stella G for her energy, for music and entertaining this project sounds promising.
Their aim is to prove to be highly entertaining, filled with flamboyant and sexy-fashion gear and to start a new trend in the entertainment industry.
Can't wait to see it! More information will follow soon!
For her project she collaborates with Dimitris Strepkos and Fenia Lambropoulou, well-known names in the greek fashion industry. Dimitris for his fashion designs and styling at Celebrity Skin and Fenia for her inspiring fashion shoots.
With Dimitris Strepkos for styling and design, Fenia Lambropoulou for fashion photography and film direction and Stella G for her energy, for music and entertaining this project sounds promising.
Their aim is to prove to be highly entertaining, filled with flamboyant and sexy-fashion gear and to start a new trend in the entertainment industry.
Can't wait to see it! More information will follow soon!
Photos courtesy of Stella G
Spotted: Rihanna with Dolce
Rihanna is spotted several times with her favorite Dolce & Gabbana bag...
Photos courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies
Spotted: Jennifer Garner @ DGA awards
Jennifer Garner is spotted at the Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles in a white Antonio Berardi cocktail dress, Cartier jewellery and the minaudière and silver peep toes by Salvatore Ferragamo.
Photos by Frederick Brown and Jason LaVeris, courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies
Photos by Frederick Brown and Jason LaVeris, courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies
Monday, February 4, 2013
Helmut Newton: World without Men
Taschen introduces Helmut Newton: World without Men.
In this hardcover book Taschen let the ladies shine. It is about Newton's formative years to his rise to the top
Taken between the mid 1960s and early 1980s, this selection of Newton fashion editorial, one of the first books he ever published, is accompanied by journal entry-style texts by Newton providing anecdotes and describing the circumstances of each shoot.
On every page is evidence of Newton‘s groundbreaking vision that transformed fashion photography. An influence that can still be seen today in the pages of the greatest fashion magazines.
About the artist
Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was one of the most influential photographers of all time.
Born in Berlin, he arrived in Australia in 1940 and married June Brunell (a.k.a. Alice Springs) eight years later.
He first achieved international fame in the 1970's while working principally for French Vogue, and his celebrity and influence grew over the decades. Newton preferred to shoot in streets or interiors, rather than studios.
Controversial scenarios, bold lighting, and striking compositions came to form his signature look.
In 1990 he was awarded the Grand Prix national de la photographie.
Working and living in close companionship with his wife until his death at 83, his images remain as distinctive, seductive and orginal as ever.
Source: www.taschen.com
In this hardcover book Taschen let the ladies shine. It is about Newton's formative years to his rise to the top
Taken between the mid 1960s and early 1980s, this selection of Newton fashion editorial, one of the first books he ever published, is accompanied by journal entry-style texts by Newton providing anecdotes and describing the circumstances of each shoot.
On every page is evidence of Newton‘s groundbreaking vision that transformed fashion photography. An influence that can still be seen today in the pages of the greatest fashion magazines.
About the artist
Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was one of the most influential photographers of all time.
Born in Berlin, he arrived in Australia in 1940 and married June Brunell (a.k.a. Alice Springs) eight years later.
He first achieved international fame in the 1970's while working principally for French Vogue, and his celebrity and influence grew over the decades. Newton preferred to shoot in streets or interiors, rather than studios.
Controversial scenarios, bold lighting, and striking compositions came to form his signature look.
In 1990 he was awarded the Grand Prix national de la photographie.
Working and living in close companionship with his wife until his death at 83, his images remain as distinctive, seductive and orginal as ever.
Source: www.taschen.com
Introducing Pericles Kondylatos' Space collection
Pericles Kondylatos introduces us to see a glimpse of his latest creations: The 60's vintage - space collection. Inspired by the legendary Mr. Spock and Captain Kirk of Starship Enterprise...
See more of the talented Pericles Kondylatos by clicking here and here.
The colorful collection is available in Athens, Greece at Underground in Kolonaki (Skoufa 35) and at DNA Stars at Syntagma (Lekka 2).
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| The jewellery at DNA Stars at Syntagma (Lekka 2). |
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| The headpieces at Underground in Kolonaki (Skoufa 35) |
See more of the talented Pericles Kondylatos by clicking here and here.
Naomi Campbell for Vogue Italia February 2013
Steven Meisel captured Naomi Campbell for the february 2013 issue of Vogue Italia in black and white.
Naomi is dressed in a long silk chiffon ribbed dress with lace inserts embroidered with sequins by Blumarine. Napa gloves by Carolina Amato, hairstyling by Guido for Redken, make up by Pat McGrath.
Fashion editor Karl Templer and set design by Mary Howard.
The cover looks amazing, so I can't wait to get an issue tomorrow at the newsstands!
Source: Vogue Italia
Naomi is dressed in a long silk chiffon ribbed dress with lace inserts embroidered with sequins by Blumarine. Napa gloves by Carolina Amato, hairstyling by Guido for Redken, make up by Pat McGrath.
Fashion editor Karl Templer and set design by Mary Howard.
The cover looks amazing, so I can't wait to get an issue tomorrow at the newsstands!
Source: Vogue Italia
Cara Delevingne for Vogue UK
Cara Delevingne is captured by Mario Testino for the march 2013 issue of Vogue UK.
Source: Vogue UK
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Alber Elbaz: "It's divine!" about his spring 2013 campaign
Watching Lanvin's spring campaign video, shot by Steven Meisel, you might think you were getting an incoming Skype call from Alber Elbaz...
Alber Elbaz did it again!
Lanvin is one luxury fashion house with a sense of humour.
After fall 2011 with Karen Elson and Raquel Zimmermann dork-dancing, in spring 2012 with a dinner party taken over by live snakes and for fall 2012 multi-generational models were given speaking roles.
So have a look at this new campaign featuring Karlie Kloss, Daria Strokous and Saskia de Brauw.
Alber Elbaz did it again!
Lanvin is one luxury fashion house with a sense of humour.
After fall 2011 with Karen Elson and Raquel Zimmermann dork-dancing, in spring 2012 with a dinner party taken over by live snakes and for fall 2012 multi-generational models were given speaking roles.
So have a look at this new campaign featuring Karlie Kloss, Daria Strokous and Saskia de Brauw.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Spotted in Chelsea - London
Martin Karius spotted Pippa Middleton with a Tory Burch’s sky blue Robinson satchel in Chelsea London
Photo courtesy of Lemonis Group of
Companies
Spotted in Amsterdam - 7
During Amsterdam Fashion Week at the Westergasfabriek in the capital of the
Netherlands a lot of guests visited one of more fashion shows. A few of them are
captured by my lens. Here the 7th one
Caroline Rios Cabeza
Caroline Rios Cabeza
Spotted in Amsterdam - 6
During Amsterdam Fashion Week at the Westergasfabriek in the capital of the
Netherlands a lot of guests visited one or more fashion shows. A few of them are
captured by my lens. Here the 6th one
Kim Vos.
Kim Vos.
Spotted in L.A.: Jennifer Garner
During the 19th Annual Screen Actor's Guild Awards Jennifer Garner is spotted by Jennifer Graylock, she accessorized the Oscar de la Renta gown with a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.
Photos courtesy of Lemonis Group of
Companies
Spotted in L.A.: Naomi Watts
During the 19th Annual Screen Actor's Guild Awards Naomi Watts is spotted by Steve Granitz, she accessorized the Marchesa gown with Christian Louboutin shoes and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.
Photos courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies
Spotted in New York: Sharon Stone
Jose Perez spotted Sharon Stone in New York City in a stylish outfit by Salvatore Ferragamo.
Photo courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies
Photo courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies
Spotted in Amsterdam - 5
During Amsterdam Fashion Week at the Westergasfabriek in the capital of the
Netherlands a lot of guests visited one of more fashion shows. A few of them are
captured by my lens. Here the 5th one
Victoria Koblenko
Victoria Koblenko
Spotted in Amsterdam - 4
During Amsterdam Fashion Week at the Westergasfabriek in the capital of the
Netherlands a lot of guests visited one of more fashion shows. A few of them are
captured by my lens. Here the 4th one
Marvie Rieder
Marvie Rieder
Spotted in Amsterdam - 3
During Amsterdam Fashion Week at the Westergasfabriek in the capital of the
Netherlands a lot of guests visited one of more fashion shows. A few of them are
captured by my lens. Here the third one: Sylvana Simons
Spotted in Amsterdam - 2
During Amsterdam Fashion Week at the Westergasfabriek in the capital of the Netherlands a lot of guests visited one of more fashion shows.
A few of them are captured by my lens. Here the second one: Suzanne de Jong
