Despoina is dressed by the greek fashion designers Mi-Ro and her fuchsia sandals are by Dolce & Gabbana, styled by Alexandra Katsaiti.
Photos courtesy of VMA by Studio Panoulis
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Best Artist of the Year: Despoina Vandi @ MAD VMA 2014
Yesterday at Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) in Athens during the 11th MAD VMA 2014 by Airfasttickets Despoina Vandi wins the awards of Best Female Artist and Best Artist of the Year.
Despoina is dressed by the greek fashion designers Mi-Ro and her fuchsia sandals are by Dolce & Gabbana, styled by Alexandra Katsaiti.
Photos courtesy of VMA by Studio Panoulis
Despoina is dressed by the greek fashion designers Mi-Ro and her fuchsia sandals are by Dolce & Gabbana, styled by Alexandra Katsaiti.
Photos courtesy of VMA by Studio Panoulis
MAD VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2014 - a review
Yesterday at Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) in Athens the 11th MAD VMA 2014 took place, this time sponsored by Airfasttickets, with appearances of artists on stage and the award winners for 2014.
The award winners are (with random selected photos):
VIDEO CLIP OF THE YEAR: Alex Leon Feat. Demy & Epsilon / The Sun
VIDEO CLIP URBAN: Stan / Παιχνίδια Ερωτικά (Sex Toys)
BEST DANCE ACT OF VIDEO CLIP: Paola / Κράτα Με (Hold me)
VIDEO CLIP POP ROCK: MELISSES / Η Μόνη Επιλογή (The only option)
DUET / COOPERATION: Stavento Feat. Dimos Anastasiadis / Βουτιά Στο Κενό (Dive In Empty)
ARTIST OF THE YEAR FOR CYPRUS: Kostas Martakis
VIDEO CLIP DANCE: Claydee Feat. Ruby / Do It
BEST FEMALE ARTIST: Despoina Vandi
BEST GROUP: MELISSES
BEST UPCOMING ARTIST: BOYS & NOISE
BEST MALE ARTIST: Sakis Rouvas
MAD GREEKZ: PANDELIS PANTELIDIS / Όνειρο ζω (Dream live)
VIDEO CLIP POP: BOYS & NOISE / Κάνε Κάτι (Do Something)
VIDEO CLIP OF THE YEAR: Alex Leon Feat. Demy & Epsilon / The Sun
ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Despoina Vandi
Photos courtesy of VMA by Studio Panoulis
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| Despoina Vandi |
VIDEO CLIP OF THE YEAR: Alex Leon Feat. Demy & Epsilon / The Sun
VIDEO CLIP URBAN: Stan / Παιχνίδια Ερωτικά (Sex Toys)
BEST DANCE ACT OF VIDEO CLIP: Paola / Κράτα Με (Hold me)
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| Paola |
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| Paolo |
VIDEO CLIP POP ROCK: MELISSES / Η Μόνη Επιλογή (The only option)
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| Melisses with Rania Thraskia and Christina Politi |
DUET / COOPERATION: Stavento Feat. Dimos Anastasiadis / Βουτιά Στο Κενό (Dive In Empty)
ARTIST OF THE YEAR FOR CYPRUS: Kostas Martakis
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| Kostas Martakis (with Mairy Sinatsaki) |
VIDEO CLIP DANCE: Claydee Feat. Ruby / Do It
BEST FEMALE ARTIST: Despoina Vandi
BEST GROUP: MELISSES
BEST UPCOMING ARTIST: BOYS & NOISE
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| Boys & Noise |
BEST MALE ARTIST: Sakis Rouvas
MAD GREEKZ: PANDELIS PANTELIDIS / Όνειρο ζω (Dream live)
VIDEO CLIP POP: BOYS & NOISE / Κάνε Κάτι (Do Something)
VIDEO CLIP OF THE YEAR: Alex Leon Feat. Demy & Epsilon / The Sun
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| Demy |
ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Despoina Vandi
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| George Kapoutzidis and Despoina Vandi |
Friday, June 20, 2014
Mara Desipri meets fashion bloggers for Häagen-Dazs ad campaign
Mara Desipri captured greek fashion bloggers for Häagen-Dazs, inspired by the philosophy of «Nothing to hide», since the ice cream is made from real cream and milk from France, carefully sourced ingredients from around the world, no artificial colors & no artificial fragrances.
Häagen-Dazs garnered modern and dynamic girls with fashion blogs, nominated in the category «most promising blogs» contest and created a stunning fashion editorial.
Fashion photographer Mara Desipri, fashion editor Michael Pandos, hair stylist Chris Bairampas and makeup artist Marita Politou worked as a team to create the most beautiful images and succeeded!
The colors of the clothes were all inspired by the flavors of Häagen-Dazs ice cream and they used clothes with romantic elements to emphasize the «Nothing to hide» purity and "transparency" of the raw materials of ice cream Haagen Dazs.
All the clothes are by greek designers and participating blogs are «lemon cake» by Christina Korovessi, «Shoprano» by Chrysianna Andriopoulou, «Fashion closet» by Georgia Lavranou, «Mysteriusebibliothecaire» by Athena Koutromanou, «The blame on mame» by Katerina Dymenou and Irini Siasou, «Surf addict fashionista "by Rea Papathanasiou, « Muse rebelle » by Alexandra Drakou.
With individual and group shots, the fashion bloggers enjoyed the experience of shooting while tasting their favorite Häagen-Dazs. As you see in the pictures, style met summer and flavour, creation through a process that seemed to particularly rejoiced the bloggers and the styling team.
This editorial fashion could be a campaign of international standards, it was an idea of Häagen-Dazs.
Häagen-Dazs garnered modern and dynamic girls with fashion blogs, nominated in the category «most promising blogs» contest and created a stunning fashion editorial.
Fashion photographer Mara Desipri, fashion editor Michael Pandos, hair stylist Chris Bairampas and makeup artist Marita Politou worked as a team to create the most beautiful images and succeeded!
The colors of the clothes were all inspired by the flavors of Häagen-Dazs ice cream and they used clothes with romantic elements to emphasize the «Nothing to hide» purity and "transparency" of the raw materials of ice cream Haagen Dazs.
All the clothes are by greek designers and participating blogs are «lemon cake» by Christina Korovessi, «Shoprano» by Chrysianna Andriopoulou, «Fashion closet» by Georgia Lavranou, «Mysteriusebibliothecaire» by Athena Koutromanou, «The blame on mame» by Katerina Dymenou and Irini Siasou, «Surf addict fashionista "by Rea Papathanasiou, « Muse rebelle » by Alexandra Drakou.
With individual and group shots, the fashion bloggers enjoyed the experience of shooting while tasting their favorite Häagen-Dazs. As you see in the pictures, style met summer and flavour, creation through a process that seemed to particularly rejoiced the bloggers and the styling team.
This editorial fashion could be a campaign of international standards, it was an idea of Häagen-Dazs.
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| Katerina Dymenou and Irini Siasou in designs by Deux Hommes |
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| Georgia Lavranou in a design by Sotiris Georgiou |
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| Christina Korovessi in a design by Marianna G |
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| Athena Koutromanou in a design by Deux Hommes |
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| Alexandra Drakou in a design by Celia Kritharioti |
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| Rea Papathanasiou in a design by Jen's Pirate booty |
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| Chrysianna Andriopoulou in a design by Mi-Ro |
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Alexa Chung & Jack Russell for Longchamp ad campaign 2014
Max Vadukul captured Alexa Chung with an adorable Jack Russell pup at Château des Ormes in France with the new Pliage Héritage bag for Longchamp's ad campaign fall 2014.
Photos courtesy of Longchamp
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| And found this photo of backstage with cute little Jack at Fashion Gone Rogue |
Photos courtesy of Longchamp
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Julia Hafström by Hasse Nielsen for Scandinavia SSAW
Hasse Nielsen captured Julia Hafström with kittens for the editorial "Free at last" for the winter edition of Scandinavia SSAW Magazine.
Styled by Oscar Lange, art direction by Jakob Hysén Hedberg, hair styling by Cim Mahony and make up by Anya de Tobon.
Styled by Oscar Lange, art direction by Jakob Hysén Hedberg, hair styling by Cim Mahony and make up by Anya de Tobon.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Argiro Kalliafa wins AXDW Fashion Design Project
The open design competition Fashion Design Project of the 15th Athens Xclusive Designers Week announced the winner: Argiro Kalliafa.
The online public voting lasted a month and the draft of the new designer garnered 829 votes winning first place among the 40 nominated works created by young talents during the fashion week in Athens.
Argiro Kalliafa, born in 1991 and raised in Gouria, Mesologgi. At the age of 5 years she already decided that she wants to be a fashion designer.
She studied fashion design at AKTO. Her first professional achievement came in 2010, the second year of school, when she took part in an international design competition by lingerie company Triumph distinguished herself among the 25 best designs.
In 2012 she participates for the first time @ AXDW as part of the designer duo for the brand streetGeAr.
Since 2013 Argiro works in a women's clothing company with award winning designer Marina Avdeeva for the brands Benissimo, Coocu and So sexy.
By winning the first place in the poll of Fashion Design Project, Argiro ensured the participation of the New Designers Awards @ the 16th Athens Xlcusive Designers Week, to be held in late October, presenting her work in the fashion world and the general public !
The online public voting lasted a month and the draft of the new designer garnered 829 votes winning first place among the 40 nominated works created by young talents during the fashion week in Athens.
Argiro Kalliafa, born in 1991 and raised in Gouria, Mesologgi. At the age of 5 years she already decided that she wants to be a fashion designer.
She studied fashion design at AKTO. Her first professional achievement came in 2010, the second year of school, when she took part in an international design competition by lingerie company Triumph distinguished herself among the 25 best designs.
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| Argiro Kalliafa's design for Triumph Inspiration Awards 2010 feat. Antonia Kallimoukou |
In 2012 she participates for the first time @ AXDW as part of the designer duo for the brand streetGeAr.
Since 2013 Argiro works in a women's clothing company with award winning designer Marina Avdeeva for the brands Benissimo, Coocu and So sexy.
By winning the first place in the poll of Fashion Design Project, Argiro ensured the participation of the New Designers Awards @ the 16th Athens Xlcusive Designers Week, to be held in late October, presenting her work in the fashion world and the general public !
Monday, June 16, 2014
MCM brings fashion to World Cup 2014
In celebration of the 2014 Brazil World Cup, MCM brings fashion-to-football introducing the limited edition Munchen Cute Monsters, Viktor and Viktoria.
The Munchen Cute Monsters collection pays homage to the World Cup 2014 slogan "All In One Rhythm" and is inspired by Brazil's festive carnival spirit, with added football motifs. Each item from the Monsters capsule features cute cartoon style monsters and blocks of primary colours. The solid wavy lines of the illustrations install a sense of movement in stills, while the bright, cheery smiles sported by the monsters bring a ray of Brazilian-brilliance & sunshine to the collection.
Discover Viktor's adventure here.
By the way Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar da Silva joined already team MCM.
Here a glimpse of the collection.
The Munchen Cute Monsters collection pays homage to the World Cup 2014 slogan "All In One Rhythm" and is inspired by Brazil's festive carnival spirit, with added football motifs. Each item from the Monsters capsule features cute cartoon style monsters and blocks of primary colours. The solid wavy lines of the illustrations install a sense of movement in stills, while the bright, cheery smiles sported by the monsters bring a ray of Brazilian-brilliance & sunshine to the collection.
Discover Viktor's adventure here.
By the way Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar da Silva joined already team MCM.
Here a glimpse of the collection.
Spotted in Monte Carlo: Sakis Rouvas
Sakis Rouvas is spotted in Monte Carlo, Monaco, wearing a suit by Dolce & Gabbana.
Photo courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies
Photo courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies
Spotted in Los Angeles: Alessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra Ambrosio is spotted in Los Angeles with a handbag by Michael Kors.
Photo courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies.
Photo courtesy of Lemonis Group of Companies.
Figuier by Diptyque, inspired by the scents of Greece
Inspired by the scents of Greece is the candle Figuier by Diptyque.
Dailymotion made this video for Vogue.
Diptyque is a legendary French perfumer and maker of luxury scented candles, home fragrances and body care collection.
It's the smell of the concept store Colette and the most trendy apartments in the capital of France... The candle Figuier by Diptyque is nowadays the most identifiable indoor scent.
Yet, when in 1990, the founders of Yves Coueslant Desmond Knox-Leet and brand perform a memory box of their trip to Greece, they did not suspect for a second that the fig leaf they just slip gonna rock their future ... in fact, its intoxicating scent will inspire them to the first interpretation of their mythical Candle Figuier in 1996.
A fresh sheet, combined with a very green fruit, a touch of bark and milky sap ... all, sunny with a touch of white cedar. An iconic fragrance which still appears as the best-selling Diptyque!
Dailymotion made this video for Vogue.
Diptyque is a legendary French perfumer and maker of luxury scented candles, home fragrances and body care collection.
Yet, when in 1990, the founders of Yves Coueslant Desmond Knox-Leet and brand perform a memory box of their trip to Greece, they did not suspect for a second that the fig leaf they just slip gonna rock their future ... in fact, its intoxicating scent will inspire them to the first interpretation of their mythical Candle Figuier in 1996.
A fresh sheet, combined with a very green fruit, a touch of bark and milky sap ... all, sunny with a touch of white cedar. An iconic fragrance which still appears as the best-selling Diptyque!
Vera Wang Resort 2015
Vera Wang presented her resort 2015 collection.
Here a glimpse of the collection.
Photos courtesy of Vera Wang.
Here a glimpse of the collection.
Photos courtesy of Vera Wang.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund Winner 2014
The British Fashion Council announced Christopher Shannon as the winner of the inaugural BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund supported by Vertu.
The Fund was established in September 2013 following the success of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and provides one designer with £150,000 grant to provide necessary infrastructure to take them to the next stage of their business and £50,000 value in kind services, including a bespoke, high level mentoring support programme over a twelve month period.
Christopher Raeburn, E. Tautz, Lou Dalton and Richard Nicoll were shortlisted for the 2014 prize and participated in a mentoring programme where industry experts, including Fund committee members Ben Banks and Jonathan Akeroyd provided guidance on topics including strategic planning, branding, leadership, commercial retail, e-tail and wholesale and digital innovation.
Vertu, the world's leading luxury mobile manufacturer and lead partner on this Fund, played a key role in the mentoring programme and gave access to its team of business leaders in technology, global distribution, legal and finance.
BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund judging committee comprises Alexander Fury, Fashion Editor, The Independent; Ben Banks, Director, Fourmarketing; Caroline Rush, Chief Executive, British Fashion Council; Charlie Porter, Men's Fashion Critic, Financial Times; Dylan Jones OBE, Editor, British GQ and Chair of London Collections: Men; Ignacio Germande, Creative Director, Vertu; Jonathan Akeroyd, CEO Alexander McQueen; John Schofield, Head of Fashion Merchandising, Harvey Nichols and Massimiliano Pogliani, CEO, Vertu.
“A big congratulations to Christopher Shannon, the deserving winner of the very first BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund. Over the mentoring programme every shortlisted designer presented a level of talent and business acumen that is second to none. While the competition was tough, Christopher's win attests to the very bright future of British menswear, demonstrating original flair, meticulous craftsmanship and an in-depth commercial understanding. These ingredients, combined with this fantastic prize, will see this business sit confidently on the global stage.” - Dylan Jones, Editor of British GQ and Chair of London Collections: Men
Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, commented “We're delighted to award this year's fund to Christopher Shannon. The label has a strong identity, a clear business plan and has been creating a buzz at London Collections: Men since its inception. A deserving winner and already a key player in the menswear industry, it's with great pleasure that we are able to further support this fashion business on its journey to international success.”
Massimiliano Pogliani, CEO of Vertu commented: “It has been a privilege for Vertu to mentor the five shortlisted designers. What we at Vertu were looking for was the willingness to always go the extra mile, the ambition to develop the business and the brand at the same time, and the enthusiasm to keep on learning. With Christopher, this was clear from the start. He demonstrated the vision and focus to build what I believe could be a global presence. Christopher has all the potential to build a very solid and distinctive brand and I am sure we will be seeing a lot more of him”
The Fund was established in September 2013 following the success of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and provides one designer with £150,000 grant to provide necessary infrastructure to take them to the next stage of their business and £50,000 value in kind services, including a bespoke, high level mentoring support programme over a twelve month period.
Christopher Raeburn, E. Tautz, Lou Dalton and Richard Nicoll were shortlisted for the 2014 prize and participated in a mentoring programme where industry experts, including Fund committee members Ben Banks and Jonathan Akeroyd provided guidance on topics including strategic planning, branding, leadership, commercial retail, e-tail and wholesale and digital innovation.
Vertu, the world's leading luxury mobile manufacturer and lead partner on this Fund, played a key role in the mentoring programme and gave access to its team of business leaders in technology, global distribution, legal and finance.
BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund judging committee comprises Alexander Fury, Fashion Editor, The Independent; Ben Banks, Director, Fourmarketing; Caroline Rush, Chief Executive, British Fashion Council; Charlie Porter, Men's Fashion Critic, Financial Times; Dylan Jones OBE, Editor, British GQ and Chair of London Collections: Men; Ignacio Germande, Creative Director, Vertu; Jonathan Akeroyd, CEO Alexander McQueen; John Schofield, Head of Fashion Merchandising, Harvey Nichols and Massimiliano Pogliani, CEO, Vertu.
“A big congratulations to Christopher Shannon, the deserving winner of the very first BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund. Over the mentoring programme every shortlisted designer presented a level of talent and business acumen that is second to none. While the competition was tough, Christopher's win attests to the very bright future of British menswear, demonstrating original flair, meticulous craftsmanship and an in-depth commercial understanding. These ingredients, combined with this fantastic prize, will see this business sit confidently on the global stage.” - Dylan Jones, Editor of British GQ and Chair of London Collections: Men
Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, commented “We're delighted to award this year's fund to Christopher Shannon. The label has a strong identity, a clear business plan and has been creating a buzz at London Collections: Men since its inception. A deserving winner and already a key player in the menswear industry, it's with great pleasure that we are able to further support this fashion business on its journey to international success.”
Massimiliano Pogliani, CEO of Vertu commented: “It has been a privilege for Vertu to mentor the five shortlisted designers. What we at Vertu were looking for was the willingness to always go the extra mile, the ambition to develop the business and the brand at the same time, and the enthusiasm to keep on learning. With Christopher, this was clear from the start. He demonstrated the vision and focus to build what I believe could be a global presence. Christopher has all the potential to build a very solid and distinctive brand and I am sure we will be seeing a lot more of him”
Saturday, June 14, 2014
H&M x Liberty for menswear
H&M teams up with Liberty for a capsule menswear collection
Flowers are one of the season’s key trends. In order to give its customers an authentic product, H&M teamed with renowned British house Liberty, combining their traditional patterns with contemporary shapes in a capsule collection of dress shirts and matching accessories.
The collection will be available in 250 H&M stores worldwide, and online starting from September, 2014.
”The flower is one of this season’s most important print. Combining classic pattern from Liberty with current fashion has been a very inspiring collaboration for us“, says Andreas Löwenstam, Head Menswear Designer.
Liberty stands for exclusiveness when it comes to flower prints. Their archives feature motifs dating back to the work of artist William Morris, plus iconic Art Nouveau patterns. Although intricate, Liberty's prints aresubtle, thus perfect for the masculine wardrobe.The collection consists of four shirts, two handkerchiefs, one tie and one bow tie with a dedicated tag. Intended to be mixed, rather than matched, they create an easy and contemporary look. Being the result of a unique collaboration, they are also collector's items.
Photos of Liberty London
Flowers are one of the season’s key trends. In order to give its customers an authentic product, H&M teamed with renowned British house Liberty, combining their traditional patterns with contemporary shapes in a capsule collection of dress shirts and matching accessories.
The collection will be available in 250 H&M stores worldwide, and online starting from September, 2014.
”The flower is one of this season’s most important print. Combining classic pattern from Liberty with current fashion has been a very inspiring collaboration for us“, says Andreas Löwenstam, Head Menswear Designer.
Liberty stands for exclusiveness when it comes to flower prints. Their archives feature motifs dating back to the work of artist William Morris, plus iconic Art Nouveau patterns. Although intricate, Liberty's prints aresubtle, thus perfect for the masculine wardrobe.The collection consists of four shirts, two handkerchiefs, one tie and one bow tie with a dedicated tag. Intended to be mixed, rather than matched, they create an easy and contemporary look. Being the result of a unique collaboration, they are also collector's items.
Sonia Rykiel Resort 2015
Sonia Rykiel presented its resort 2015 collection.
Here a glimpse.
Photos courtesy of Sonia Rykiel
Giambattista Valli Resort 2015
Giambattista Valli presented its report 2015 collection inspired by flower power.
Here my favorites.
Photos courtesy of Giambattista Valli
Here my favorites.
Photos courtesy of Giambattista Valli
