Tag: christian
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Fabric trends for spring/summer 2017: lamé, tulle, nylon and more
Classic staples like cotton, linen, wool, denim, knits, silk and synthetic materials will evidently be on the agenda this spring. At the last round of catwalk shows, held fall 2016, designers showcased creations made with more unusual materials or with seasonal updates of fabrics more often associated with winter. Fans of lightweight fabrics like tulle…
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Parfums Christian Dior unveils film for fresh ‘J’Adore’ campaign, starring actress Charlize Theron
Parfums Christian Dior has released a fresh campaign film for its star fragrance “J'Adore”, featuring its long-time Hollywood ambassador, US actress Charlize Theron. The 45-second clip, directed by iconic French photographer and filmmaker Jean-Baptiste Mondino and dubbed “The Absolute Femininity”, opens to a twilight scene of sun-parched plains in lightning storm, with Theron bathing in the…
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Fashion features tropics and layers at Paris show opening
Paris Fashion Week displayed colorful and tropical-inspired creations from Paule Ka and layered printed and patterned looks by Dutch designer Liselore Frowijn as it opened on Tuesday. Several designers will make their debuts for some of the world's top luxury labels in Paris, which is the final leg of the womenswear spring/summer 2017 catwalk calendar…
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The hottest fashion collaborations landing fall 2016
The annual arrival of fall makes way for a wardrobe update, and for the fall/winter 2016 season, fashion collaborations are riding high. The “Tommy X Gigi” collection goes on sale on www.tommy.com from September 1, before rolling out to stores from September 10. After being announced in December 2015, this collaboration teaming the lingerie brand with Christian…
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Calvin Klein snaps up ex-Dior designer Simons
US fashion house Calvin Klein on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Christian Dior designer Raf Simons as its new chief creative officer, with his debut collections set for the fall 2017 season. “As part of his role as chief creative officer, Mr Simons will oversee all aspects of design, global marketing and communications, and…
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Fashion vloggers front ‘Destination: Disney Style’
Five YouTube channels are on board for Disney's fashion travelogue launching August 2, 2016.
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Christian Louboutin Is Making Outfits for Cuba’s Olympic Team
He might be known for his stilettoes, but Christian Louboutin’s latest collection is sportier than usual.
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Chiuri to take over as creative director at Christian Dior
PARIS (AP) — Christian Dior has named Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri its new creative director, making her the first woman to lead the illustrious French fashion house since it was founded 70 years ago.
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Fendi models walk on water in Rome’s Trevi fountain
Shimmering models wearing the latest creations by Fendi appeared to walk on water Thursday at a fairytale show in Rome's Trevi fountain to mark the luxury fashion house's 90th anniversary. The soft, luxurious collection of 46 outfits was inspired by Danish fairytale illustrator Kay Nielsen, who painted colour plates for the book Fairy Tales by…
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Exclusive: Dior to appoint Valentino’s Maria Chiuri as creative head – sources
By Astrid Wendlandt PARIS (Reuters) – Christian Dior is set to announce after its couture show in early July that Maria Grazia Chiuri is joining the French fashion house from Italy's Valentino, two people familiar with the matter said. Chiuri will be taking on one of the most important jobs at Dior. Dior was not…