Dior Announces Acquisition of Ateliers Vermont Embroidery Workshops
The French fashion house, Christian Dior, announced today the acquisition of Ateliers Vermont, an embroidery firm founded in 1954 by Jean Guy Vermont and had been purchased in 1995 by Leonard Cione. The signature gala recalled in a statement that Cione managed to continue the tradition represented by the Vermont workshops through their knowledge [...]
Christian Louboutin Unveils Cinderella Slippers
“Dreams are desires…” Who among us girls have not grown with Cinderella, the Prince and the dream of become a reality? With the release of Disney’s masterpiece on DVD and Blu Ray, the shoe magician, Christian Louboutin, has created a special shoe in honor of the Disney princess. “Cinderella is not just an icon [...]
5 Birthday Gift Ideas for Your Mom
Your mother has always wrapped the perfect gift for you, and she has never failed to surprise you with her choice of gifts. Now it’s your turn to gift her back. How innovative can you become? Here’s what we feel like telling you when it comes to choosing birthday gifts for mum. 1) Books: If [...]
New Clutch: The Fetish Box by Diane Von Fustemberg
They are called Fetish Box and seem to come straight out of the hat of the White Rabbit. The novelty of the season are the precious and mysterious clutches of the latest capsule collection by Diane Von Fustemberg. Decorated by hand with careful details, there are nine pieces in the limited edition. The original [...]
Paris Haute Couture: Givenchy Fall-Winter 2012-2013
The collection of high fashion for autumn-winter 2012-13 staged by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy is presented as an exhibition. No parade, just a static display in a Mansion in the Place Vendôme, with a few models and clothes hanging on mannequins. The haute couture fashion house is the careful work of embroidery and tailoring. [...]
Raf Simons, Dior’s New Artistic Director
The fashion world held its breath, and awaited the premiere of the new artistic director of Dior, the Belgian, Raf Simons, starred in the haute couture shows that debuted last Monday in Paris. Simons, one of the most brilliant Belgian designers, alongside Martin Margiela and Dries Van Noten, was appointed in April as head [...]
Seven Great Things Every Winter Wedding Needs
A winter wedding can be as much fun as one in summer or even spring. One can turn all that cold and dreariness into something that is both beautiful and ever-lasting. And the best way to get everything right is as usual to plan well in advance keeping in mind the theme you are going [...]
Paris Haute Couture: Giambattista Valli Autumn-Winter 2012-13
The haute couture of Paris continues with its parade of stunning collections. After the stunning Dior revisited by Raf Simons, it’s time for Giambattista Valli, one of the most experienced designers in terms of high fashion and couture, which has once again amazed the crowd by the spectacle of his clothes. The Autumn-Winter 2012-13 [...]
Gaga Purchases McQueen Dress for $136,000
As a great admirer of the late designer, Alexander McQueen, Lady Gaga did not hesitate to pay $136,000 for a dress from the designer. According to the website of the Spanish newspaper, El Mundo, the singer took the pledge at a charity auction. “The girl who lived in the tree” was the name of [...]
Madonna to Launch Clothing Line in Europe
Material Girl, the clothing line created by the Madonna and her daughter Lola, will be available throughout Europe. According to fashionunited.com page, the singer agreed with the German group, Otto, the largest online home shopping, to launch the line in Britain and Europe through their online stores from next September. For now, the Material [...]
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