Meeting with Peter Philips was so inspiring ,co’s the way he creates collection its like making art works and his vision comes from his background of graphic and fashion design!
“Makeup, like fashion, is a nonstop moving organism, so textures and formulas evolve,” he says. “I just need to update it with time.”
He updated us with an presentation of the Chanel spring 2012 make-up collection ”Spring Harmony ”
Inspiration from the break of dawn to the descent of twilight, skies reveal an enchanting array of hues with the arrival of Spring. By this brilliant seasonal change, Subtle gradations of rose, coral and peach sculpt the face, giving it a soft radiance, while rich garnets and vivid pinks dress the lips.
Les 4 Ombres / Quadra Eyeshadow ,Blush Horizon de Chanel / Glowing Blush Harmony
Three nail polish shades called Le Vernis -April -Garnet, May- Intense pink and June -Pastel apricot
State of the art presentation in Hong Kong
Backstage at Chanel Spring 2012
“Karl [Lagerfeld] had this idea to do pearl piercings,” said Philips, who affixed Swarovski pearls to the ears, nose, and eyebrows using makeup glue. (If you’re brave enough to try the look at home, Philips says lash glue works just as well.)
Chanel spring 2012 make-up collection ”Spring Harmony ” its in shop now ,some items are limited edition so go there now !!
Designed by David and his in-house creative team the collection will be sold exclusively at H&M, the focus is on fit, function, comfort and design, while avoiding overt branding to present a range of new classics, comprised of briefs, boxers, vests, T-shirts, pajamas and long johns. The result of eighteen months of research and development, the collection aims to set a new standard in men’s bodywear for the 21st century. The collection will be available beginning February 2, 2012 at 1,800 H&M stores worldwide.*Just in time for the Valentine’s day !!
The name Alaïa stands for glamour, sensuality, style, cut, self-confidence, comfort and, of course, sex appeal. His tight dresses embrace the bodies of the world’s most seductive and successful women.
Tunisian-born Azzedine Alaïa is one of the most important fashion designers of the last decades and he is one of the last major living couturiers. !!
This exhibition displays the most fantastic Alaïa fashion creations of the last ten years. , curated by Mark Wilson, focuses on Alaïa’s work in the 21st century. It is the sequel to the presentation of his designs from previous decades, also shown at the Groninger Museum in 1997-1998, and which subsequently travelled to the Brant Foundation, Guggenheim Soho in New York in 2000.
A monograph ‘Azzedine Alaïa in the 21st Century’ will be published by BAI and the Groninger Museum with an essay by Annie Cohen-Solal and introduction by Mark Wilson.
Azzedine Alaϊa in the 21st century
From 11 December 2011 to 6 May 2012, the Groninger Museum
leather coffee cup sleeves from Jimmy Choo, For the fashionista who has everything but is always on the run, here’s the perfect Xmas gift from Jimmy Choo
Available solely via the company’s website from 19 January, the Versace x H&M Cruise collection is a riot of colour, with figure-hugging one-shouldered dresses, vividly printed accessories and plenty of gold, in the shape of strappy sandals and statement jewellery.
Penang was chosen as the backdrop for the new catalogue shoot as it fits perfectly with the new concept – cacac City Romance featuring high-end, ready-to-wear evening dresses in a series of cocktail dresses, tops and bottoms since its introduction in the year 2010! Lee Sinje, the creative director and designer was also the model herself.
For more information about Cacac and the making of the catalog pls visit here www.mycacac.com
South African blogger Miss Moss took her favorite Kenzo Spring 2012 collection,(recently taken over by creative directors Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony) and re-mixed the best looks into a completely different scenery. A clever idea !!
Valentina Poletti based in Berlin, recent graduate of Fashion and Textile Design at NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti of Milano, . Besides the conceptual garments and photos she has collaborated with Carolina Amoretti to make a very interesting video collaging together different environments that reflect the concepts of each look.
I took photos of Mr Lesage in Shanghai during an interview at the Chanel Paris -Shanghai collection Jan 2010 , he was so friendly with us and sharing his vision and art of embroidery.Although he is no longer with us but his art and passion will be still remain at the House of Lesage !
Pls See below for more story and videos about the House of Lasage
The house of Lesage was founded in 1924, when Albert Lesage bought the Michonet embroidery workshop. In 1949, his son François took over from him as head of the business. This tireless octogenarian still occupies this place today, to the delight of haute couture designers.
In 2002, Chanel acquired the Lesage workshop. This takeover meant that the embroidery business could develop while preserving its independence. François Lesage’s list of customers includes Dior as well as Yves Saint-Laurent and Dolce & Gabanna. And to ensure the commercial growth of his business, the master embroiderer has succeeded in combining luxury ready-to-wear with haute couture.
Hundreds of hours of work are needed for each outfit… This irreplaceable expertise resides in the magic fingers of a handful of women: the designers, who reproduce the model on the garment, and the embroiderers.
Creating, but also sharing knowledge: this is the other face of the house of Lesage. The embroidery school, founded in 1992, welcomes students from all over the world. Novices who want to learn how to embroider in a few hours can also attend the prestigious school.
