May 22, 2011 | Fashion
As we all know we shouldn’t believe all we see. At the end all brands promote what the market needs or thinks it needs. Yves Saint Laurent established a great image among the ‘green’ community by coming up with their limited edition “Muse Two Artisanal” bag is made from recycled materials by impoverished women in Burkina Faso , on the other hand they’ve been selling their own cigarette label since 1989 marketed towards women in Asia and Russia, talk about double standard.
The advertisement for their cigarettes, features a model that looks like Kate Moss, “who came under fierce criticism when she smoked on the Louis Vuitton catwalk earlier this year.”
With smoking being heavily responsible for many of today’s diseases, I hope such influential industries such as fashion would stop promoting smoking as “fashionable” and realize they have their social responsibilities as well.
[The Daily News]
May 21, 2011 | Fashion
It seems not only Victoria Beckham is deep into the fashion industry, David Beckham with the help of his business partner, Simon Fuller, are gearing up to launch a men’s bodywear line, a new men’s fragrance, and a number of other projects on the drawing board.
“It’s not my natural inclination to see myself as a brand, I’m just a person who has been fortunate to explore other interests and passions outside of the game I love,” said Beckham of his upcoming off-field ventures with Fuller. “I will always be associated with my sport but I am now working across other areas that will continue long after my career has finished.”
Beckham was the world’s fifth-highest-paid athlete last year, according to Forbes, taking home $43.7 million in salary and endorsements. His current and past endorsements, include Emporio Armani, Adidas, Electronic Arts, Diet Pepsi, Yahoo, Castrol, M&S, Motorola and Police sunglasses. Beckham, 36, and Fuller are mapping out a long-term strategy that will keep the soccer star’s name in the spotlight — and a steady stream of income flowing to the business partners — once he retires from the game.
[WWD]
Mar 9, 2011 | Fashion
With all the events taking place around us and with the easy access we all have to it, rarely does a story keep people’s attention for a period long enough. However when a new princess is to be crowned, and when a royal wedding for Lady Diana’s son is scheduled, news and gossip keep flooding. With the royal event getting nearer, all media and fashion enthusiasts are just anticipating the every single detail starting from the wedding gown, jewelry, hair, makeup, venue, and in this post, the SHOES. When asked, some of the industry’s best designers sketched what she could possibly wear on her wedding. Below are the sketches and description of their vision.
1.Manolo Blahnik
An ivory silk pump with organza lilies of the valley and sea pearls is what famous designer Manolo Blahnik has in mind. “It represents springtime and everything fresh and new, which is what Kate Middleton is all about.”
2.Giuseppe Zanotti
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Feb 18, 2011 | Fashion
Another world record broken by a Lebanese company. This time its not hummus or tabbouleh, but an elegant purse. Taking its inspiration from one of the world’s most epic tales of romance, intrigue and fantasy, Mouawad introduces the “The Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse”. With a value of USD3.8 million, this breathtaking creation from the globally renowned House of Mouawad takes its place in the Guinness World Record as the most valuable handbag in the world.
“Just as the tales of Scheherazade have captivated readers with their intricately woven plots of uninhibited passion and daring, so the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse is designed to mesmerize with its lavish attention to detail and elaborate workmanship incorporating thousands of diamonds,” said Pascal Mouawad, co-guardian of the House of Mouawad.
The heart-shaped purse, handcrafted from 18kt gold, incorporates 4,517 diamonds (105 yellow, 56 pink and 4,356 colorless) with a total weight of 381.92 carats. “To create this bejeweled masterpiece required the skills of 10 craftsmen working continuously over a period of four months and for a total of 1,100 hours” said Fred Mouawad, co-guardian of the House of Mouawad.
The exceptional level of craftsmanship exemplified by the Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse has been a hallmark of the Mouawad name since the company was founded in 1890. From those early days Mouawad rose to global prominence through its passion for precious gems and mastery in the art of creating some of the world’s most breathtaking jewelry. “The 1001 Nights Mouawad Diamond Purse” is the second record-breaking creation from the House of Mouawad.
Source: Mouawad Press Release
Jan 4, 2011 | Fashion
Pamela Love is an artist, jewelry designer, and drummer living and working in New York. She started her line in 2006 after working as an assistant to a painter. She gets her creative juices from tribal Indian and Africa, but this time, rather than channeling warriors, the jewelry is more spiritual, less violent. Pamela is inspired by religious imagery and traditional African and South American Jewelry. Every piece is handmade in New York.
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Nov 10, 2010 | Cars, Exhibitions & Events, Fashion
The Paul Smith Multi-stripe Mini started with its first tour of the United States on September 25th 2010.
Starting at the Paul Smith Las Vegas shop in Crystals City Center, travelling over to The Melrose Shop in Los Angeles and finally ending in Greene Street, New York.
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