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Shoes Were Central To The Fendi and D&G Shows
Shoes are contemporary jewelry, designer Donatella Versace once said, and in recent years they have become an integral part of a designer’s fashion statement. Armani one season ennobled the running shoe by pairing it with chiffon evening wear. In the 1990s the stiletto became a symbol for racy chic. More recently, prewar platforms and wedges [...]
Gorgio Armani As The Second Most Powerful Man In Fashion
Ralph Lauren has been named as the most powerful person in men’s fashion and retail, for the second year running. Giorgio Armani also landed the number two spot on DNR.COM’s rankings of the 100 most powerful people in men’s fashion and retail. Both men undoubtedly have a lifetimes experience in the business and this is [...]
Moschino Keeps Its High Stardards
A front row filled with stuffed animals, an invitation made from a napkin tied around a set of silverware, and an open delivery truck with runway models flowing out of the back are just a few examples of how the Moschino brand continues to harness humor in the name of fashion. For the past 25 [...]
Donatella Versace Goes To The Museum
On Monday, New Yorkers hit the Whitney Gala, which this year was injected with some va-va-voom, courtesy of co-chair Donatella Versace. First of all, there was celebrity eye candy like Patrick Dempsey, Christina Ricci and Mariah Carey. Secondly, the top-floor gallery was made over to more resemble a nightclub than a formal dinner, complete with [...]
Roberto Cavalli Fall 08/09 Men's Collection
Here’s Roberto Cavalli’s men’s catalogue for this fall winter 08/09 season. Critics noted that this is one of Cavalli’s most commercial and restrained collections, with classically-tailored suits reinterpreted in a more relaxed Cavalli style. As usual, the collection had to include animal prints. This time he used leopard and giraffe textures. The artesan style typical [...]
Luciano Barbera 2009 Women's Collection
Close your eyes and open them again. Here’s a quick glance at the women’s collection from Luciano Barbera. The entire line is soft appearance, for a romantic woman. The clothes suggest a person dedicated to her work, but who at the same time knows the importance of the moments of relaxation with the family. Knots, [...]
Giorgio Armani Not Ready To Retire Yet
In a recent interview with Il Sole, Giorgio Armani mentioned that he has not yet decided on a successor at the head of his massive fashion empire. The 74 years old Italian designer says that he’s still in top shape to run the business and he is not planning on retiring any time soon. [...]
Prada 2 Will Hit The Market By Christmas
LG announced that it will release an evolved version of their first designer cell phone, Prada II. It will hit the market by the end of the year, just in time for Christmas shopping. The new phone will feature a slim QUERTY keyboard that will slide on the left site. It will have an evolved [...]
Botega Venetta Opens Store In Manila
Bottega Veneta opened its second store in Manila at the first level of Rustan’s department store in Makati. The store — designed by creative director Tomas Maier — offers Bottega Veneta’s women’s accessories, handbags, luggage, shoes, eyewear and scent. The 678 sq.ft. store is intimate and comfortable. Every element of the boutique’s interior, from the [...]
