A.F. Vandevorst Spring Summer 2018: Paris Fashion Week

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A.F. Vandevorst Spring Summer 2018: Paris Fashion Week

A.F. Vandevorst Paris Fashion Week FW18

Represented by Spring London.

This year A.F. Vandevorst celebrates their 20th anniversary. In honour of this, the Haute Couture show for AW18 presents A.F.Vandevorst ALWAYS+FOREVER – a carefully curated selection from the archives. This is not a retrospective, it is a re-imagination. 40 looks, from 40 seasons were considered in a contemporary light; unquestionably wearable today. The looks are in chronological order, starting with the first season and ending with the most recent. Upon reflection, the integrity of A.F. Vandevorst is beautifully apparent in their homogeneous colour scheme, feminine/masculine contrasting, and paradoxical combinations.

 
A.F. Vandevorst: Paris FW18

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ALWAYS+FOREVER embraces A.F. Vandevorst’s recent decision to design without the boundaries of speed – to truly allow for the space and process it takes to create garments that excite us on a profound level, for years to come. The collection reminisces the art- and life- journey embarked on together by the designer duo. In each and every silhouette, both are and were present. The attached white archive tickets, are like emotional passports, representing the memories of their story. A.F. Vandevorst’s anniversary show challenges the industry’s notion that the ‘old’ loses value for the sole reason that it is not new.

The designers’ hommage to traditional rigid military uniform and horse riding wear, consistently styled with soft volume, showcases the captivating marriage between lines and curves. This returns with tough nailed blazers and soft plissé soleil dresses. The extravagant thigh high boots remind us of the duo’s great love for grand foot wear, whilst the typical A.F.Vandevorst layering, present in all looks, is metaphorical of their dedication to depth. The t-shirt capsule is a collaboration with famed fashion activist B. Akerlund, bringing the perfect modern undertone, subtly visible beneath the A.F.Vandevorst classics. A.F.Vandevorst’s memorable red cross emblem naturally appears, as do their hospital references. More A.F.Vandevorst iconics include the AW98/99 saddle corset, SS01 leather waistcoat, and AW9/10 felt trench.

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A Modest Fashion Movement: Paris Fashion Week 2018

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A Modest Fashion Movement: Paris Fashion Week 2018

Valentino Spring 2018 Haute Couture Collection

By Rachel Neuman, Designer of C’est Moi Clothing

Hitting the runways and the red carpets this spring are a surge of modestly relatable looks intriguing women around the world. Valentino’s Spring 2018 Haute Couture Collection has been my favorite show in Paris Fashion Week so far. In my mind, these gorgeous long-skirted and dress looks can be an inspiration to women at just how appealing modest fashion can be. These looks will be at the top of my #ootd list for inspiration all season long.

Here’s how to style these at home with pieces we all have in our closets:

Not courageous enough to try a bold print? Start with a more subtle design to break you out of your comfort zone. This shimmery dress lends an air of sophistication while embodying whimsical youthfulness in its appearance.

Start with a more subtle design

Want to keep to replicate this look with a modest demure? Line a sheer article of clothing with a nude color camisole, under shirt, or turtleneck on a colder day! You’ll feel great without drawing any unwanted attention. A similar-cut top can also be tucked into a belted black skirt for a unique-but-chic take on a black outfit.

Although seemingly flamboyant, this look can be so easily recreated for a night out! How about that bold silk scarf that you have somewhere in your closet? Fashion it into a (albeit smaller) bow, throw a sweater over a slip dress (be fierce on color, too), and you are officially set to make the street your runway!

I absolutely love the color mix in this look! Valentino nailed this perfect example of how to go bold, keeping elements in the wardrobe consistent — as achieved here by keeping the print the same. Stunning.

High fashion, to many working women, is a daunting and seemingly overwhelming task (understandably so). However, I think Valentino taught us here that modest fashion can have a cutting edge look, styled with many different basics cohesively together.

Valentino taught us that modest fashion can have a cutting-edge look

With essential pieces of all different colors, it is a great opportunity to be inspired, and to add a little bit of life back into your office and everyday wardrobe. It’s definitely time to disassociate modest fashion with archaic fashion, and explore the endless possibilities for you #ootd.

XO, Rachel Neuman

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Yuima Nakazato Spring Summer 2018: Paris Fashion Week

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Yuima Nakazato Spring Summer 2018: Paris Fashion Week

Yuima Nakazato Paris Fashion Week FW18

Represented by Totem Fashion.

Through our mindful thoughts and daily inspirations we arrived at a symbolic word, HARMONIZE. The word illustrates the state in which two very different entities, the human body and garment, continue to develop while complementing each other. This delicate balance, a harmony of entities themselves, is the way YUIMA NAKAZATO envisions as the future of mankind and clothing.

 
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In order to evoke such vision of future, our focus and attention was drawn to one thing: outer space. Throughout time mankind have dreamed of a world beyond their own. Symbolized by the Armstrong’s marking of humans’ first footprints on the moon and Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, the 1960s was a time when humans had grown in enthusiasm and adoration for the universe above them. Space was yet a subject of unreachable aspiration far far away from us that time. More than half a century has passed since then, and with the endless advancement of technology reaching out beyond our world is no longer a dream.
It is our reality.

Eventually, there will be a time where humans live a life outside the confines of this Earth. How we dress ourselves will be how we represent humans in space. The future of fashion is the future of us, humans. We, at YUIMA NAKAZATO, believe that the clothes should always be beautiful no matter how harsh their surrounding environments or circumstances may be.

Unit Constructed Textile is a unique idea and technology that we have been developing over the last few years, exploring the possibility of more sustainable fashion. Upon its research, it became clear that the principle philosophy of our technique was in common with that of many other methods found in various fields from Japanese traditional custom of mending ragged textiles (‘Boro’) to the exterior structure of spaceships. A conversation with the spacesuit research team at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency gave us vital inspiration as we learnt the importance of having various recyclable system in order to sustain a long-term stay with limited resources in space.

Taking our research and development into consideration, for this collection we sourced disposed industrial products originally designed to protect humans such as airbags and parachutes from around the world. By dismantling and reassembling through digital fabrication and craftsmanship, we were able to repurpose these discarded products into an innovative and viable material.

Through this process, we succeeded in developing a new and unique manufacturing system that would allow us to make partial updates to garment time to time in response to changing environments and wearer’s body shape, significantly extending the lifespan of the item to semi-permanent. With this system, clothing can truly harmonize with each wearer and adapt to the world the they live in.

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.’’
Armstrong’s words never left our minds throughout the creative process. We put together this collection with the hope of expanding the possibilities of mankind, even if it is a small step. These are the garments designed for pioneers who dare venture into the new age. This collection is our message to the future.

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CHANEL Spring-Summer 2018: Paris Fashion Week

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CHANEL Spring-Summer 2018: Paris Fashion Week

CHANEL Paris Fashion Week FW18

With décor composed of a fountain at the center of an elaborate garden, surrounded by a trellis tunnel swathed with climbing roses, ivy and jasmine, Karl Lagerfeld presented the CHANEL Spring-Summer 2018 Haute Couture Collection.

 
CHANEL: PFW FW18

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Models are crowned with floral hairpieces and tulle veils, wearing matching boots in tweed, leather or embroidered tulle with transparent heels. They blossom beneath layers of silk tulle, chiffon and organza—pleated or enriched with botanical embroidery in sequins, beads, stones and strass. Feathers caress shoulders and brush ankles, extending the woven tweed and matte satin. Through this softness, femininity is expressed in a palette of gentle tones of tender pink, coral, frosted lemon, mint, grey and pale taupe that contrast with more intense colors, including black, sparkling silver, fuchsia, deep green and electric blue.

Under the first rays of the Spring sun, the iconic tweed suit appears in pale pink or white. The straight or slightly trapeze-cut jacket is defined with a relaxed collar, a kimono sleeve, a rounded shoulder and a faintly cambered back. Welt pockets tempt hands to slip inside with what Karl Lagerfeld calls “the new attitude,” brimming with strength and character. Beneath the suit, block colored satin contrasts with the softness of woven tweed in shades alternating between powdered hues of pink, green, orange, golden sand and black, shot with neon thread. The suit appears as a trompe-l’œil dress or coat dress, as a long tunic or A-line jacket, accompanied by skirts or French culottes, with embroidered braids highlighting the structure and stitching of the highly-technical jacket construction.

Superimposed lines combine finesse and volume in a cascade of floral embroidery, pleats and ethereal flounces. Strapless mini-dresses embellished entirely in sequins are veiled in tulle embroidered with delicate plumetis flowers; other styles reveal high-necked plastrons sewn with a jeweled braid or appear as long sheath dresses overlaid with lace silk tulle with hints of silver. A cage dress adorned and dimensionalized with curled feathers passes a long dress in duchess satin, which is then interrupted by a skirt resplendent with tulle.

Embroidered wisteria, bouquets of camellias, pansies, anemones, buttercups and carnations blossom everywhere. Poppies are printed on the tulle of a ruffled dress and large flowers in watercolor hues are painted over a long, light and fluid skirt.

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Where to Go in New York During Fashion Week

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Where to Go in New York During Fashion Week

Doing NYFW in Style

Okay, so you’re going to NYFW. Yay! Maybe you were invited, or bought a ticket. But — now that that’s out of the way — maybe the rest has you a bit stumped. (We don’t blame you: there’s a heckuva lot to know.) Now what?

Fortunately, if you want to max out the scene with minimal fuss during New York Fashion Week, you can eat, drink and shop your way through the city with LUXE New York City Guide.

Here are a few hot tips compiled by LUXE’s editorial staff, ‘specially for FWO.

Bars

 
The Polo Bar

Upscale Americana is the name of the game at this NYFW fave and polo-inspired clubhouse, paying tribute to Ralph Lauren’s equestrian, East Coast-chic fashion brand. Expect VIPs rubbing shoulders and nibbling crab cakes, but order the burger.

1 E 55th St, Midtown East, +1 212 207 8562. ralphlauren.com

The Bar Room

Sip with the scene queens at this dapper 76-seat lounge situ’d under a sky-high Victorian atrium in Gotham’s more-than-a-century old Beekman Hotel. With plush, vintage-inspired velvet furny and hand-crafted tails, it’s the perfect perch for people-watching, Insta snapping and pre- or post-prandials. Enter via a separate entrance at 10 West 28th Street, just east of Broadway.

123 Nassau St, Lower Manhattan, +1 212 233 2300. thompsonhotels.com

 

Restaurants

 
Le CouCou

This Gallic all-day diner has effortlessly snagged a top spot in NY’s coveted dining lineup with its impeccable approach to no-fuss French cuisine. Chef Daniel Rose – of Parisian Spring fame – sticks to his seasonal MO in trad renditions of rabbit, lobster and foie gras, all sautéed, stuffed and sauced to perfection, and served up in a chic, Roman and Williams-designed monochrome salon.

138 Lafayette St, SoHo, +1 212 271 4252. lecoucou.com

Cafe Clover

Handsome haunt where the gussied Lululemon crowd nibble on farm-to-nutritionist-to-table fare. Far more sophisty than your average kale n’ quinoa bowl… Cauliflower steak, Kate?

10 Downing St, West Village, +1 212 675 4350. cafeclovernyc.com

Santina

This tropical Renzo Piano-designed glass box lodged under the High Line is another hit for the Carbone/Torrisi team, this time channelling the flaves and ambi of the Italian coast. Colourful Murano glass chandeliers hover over dishes of fritto misto, chickpea crepes, and blue crab spaghetti. It’s beach chic… As long as you don’t look outside.

820 Washington St, Meatpacking District, +1 212 254 3000. santinanyc.com

 

Shops

 
The Apartment by the Line

Float inside this dreamy NYC loft for an array of covetable goodies spanning furny and boudoir objets by local artisans and est. names such as Tenfold New York. Plus The Line’s own collection and minimalist, modish women’s garb. Book ahead by private appointment to be navigated through it all.

76 Greene St, SoHo, +1 917 460 7196. theline.com

What Goes Around Comes Around

It for vintage vixens with more than 100,000 pre-loved pieces. A discerning cache of Chanel, Pucci, Hermès and YSL, plus a strong selection of rock tees, denim duds + army everything. Prepare for retail onslaught. Shopping trips to the Tribeca showroom are by appt only.

351 W Broadway, SoHo, +1 212 343 1225. whatgoesaroundnyc.com

Twisted Lily

The motherlode of boutique and small-batch scents, with nary a mass-market bottle in sight. The bijou selection of scents are sourced from far and wide, and there’s a handy backup line of candles, diffusers, and organic skincare prods too.

360 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, +1 347 529 4681. twistedlily.com

 

Activities

 
Whitney Museum of American Art

Bunker of C.20th works, host of loved/hated Biennial and home to works by heavy hitters like O’Keeffe, Warhol and Pollock. Over 18,000 pieces are housed here, so there’s bound to be something to please even the most discerning eye – you’re sure to hear ‘I don’t know much about art, but I do know what I like’. Sup at onsite Untitled—from the Gramercy Tavern team—plating up seasonal spoils as masterful and thought-provoking as the works upstairs.

99 Gansevoort St, Meatpacking District, +1 212 570 3600. whitney.org

A Context Tour

Got a few hours to kill in-between shows? Get intimate with the Big Apple via one of Context Travel’s excellent, expert-led jaunts. The range of tours spans culture to cocktails; take a MoMA masterclass, have an insider peek of Wall St, or explore the history underpinning smash-hit Hamilton. Small group or bespoke avail; hands down best in town.

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Neue Galerie

Magnificent Beaux Arts UES manse housing cosmetics tycoon Ronald Lauder’s enviable stash of Mitteleuropan art and antiques. Neue’s focus is early C.20th German and Austrian greats incl. Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Paul Klee, plus Gustav Klimt’s glittering portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer. There’s an array of decorative objets and bijoux, excellent temporary exhibits and ace lil’ design shop. Bonus points for all the fab art and none of the tourist throngs – arrive early or nab premium tix online beforehand.

Entry is free the first Friday of the month from 6pm to 8pm. Stop by the Viennese-style Café Sabarsky for brekkie or an apfelstrudel.

1048 5th Ave, +1 212 994 9493. Neuegalerie.org

 

Where to stay

 
Ace Hotel

Whether bunk or party loft, the pared back mix n’ match, lo-fi West Coast-cool quotient is always high. Rooms come equipped with turntable and guitar “essentials” for when inspiration strikes; the lobby buzzes with artists and creatives; plus John Dory Oyster Bar, Stumptown Coffee, Breslin resto, and ace retail. Room 414 has a spacious bathroom and charming vintage furniture.

20 W 29th St, Flatiron, +1 212 679 2222. acehotel.com

The Refinery

Once a millinery, now the top hat of the fashion district: think 12 ft ceilings, desks modelled after sewing machines, Frette linens and Le Labo bath prods, and the glam-packed rooftop bar for glittery Empire State Building vistas.

63 W 38th, Midtown West, +1 646 664 0310. refineryhotelnewyork.com

The Beekman

This handsome restored bower was one of the city’s first skyscrapers when it first opened in 1881 and though today it’s dwarfed by its steel n’ granite neighbours, inside is an ode to old-world opulence. Martin Brudnizki’s gorgeous chambers are a restrained mash-up of antique furnishings, bespoke decor and lush Carrara marble ensuites with vibrant lashings of colour. Sample classic NYC fare at Tom Colicchio’s chandeliered Fowler & Wells; hearty Gallic portions at Augustine brasserie, and take decadent sips at the plush lobby-lounger The Bar Room under the show-stopping Victorian atrium.

123 Nassau St, Financial District, +1 212 233 2300. thebeekman.com

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Santillo 1970: Handmade Luxury Goes Back to its Roots

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Santillo 1970: Handmade Luxury Goes Back to its Roots

Santillo 1970’s Radici Project

When it comes to menswear — crafted in a painstaking traditional style — Santillo 1970 stands at the very top. A typical Santillo suit, for example, consists of 50,000 stitches.

Their target customer is a man who is a “lover of elegance, a man of the world, enterprising, charismatic, audacious, curious, and ever on the look-out for new ways to enrich himself culturally.”

Sort of a James Bond type, you might say.

A typical Santillo suit consists of 50,000 stitches

The history of Santillo Tailors began in the wake of the Second World War in Naples, the seat of fine tailoring for men. It began in a basement on Via Bologna where the owners’ maternal grandmother personally sewed her custom-tailored shirts and suits for men.

Nowadays the family-run business in operated by Gennaro, Annaluce, and Saverio Santillo. “Our mission is to create garments with a soul,” they say.

We had the great pleasure of speaking to Gennaro and his Saverio awhile back, where they very passionately spoke about their love for shirtmaking.

Now they’re launching something new yet timeless, the Radici Project (literally “Project Roots” in Italian).

 
Project Roots

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Radici Project is looking to delve even deeper into the history of Santillo’s beloved Calabria, a land conquered by the Byzantines and Greeks, rich in history and culture: and home to many known and unknown crafting techniques.

Calabria is home to many unknown crafting techniques

One of the new collection’s objectives is to revive the antique processing of the Scotch broom or ginestra plant (gorse). The Calabrian ginestra plant will be blended into to the linen and cotton to lend even more softness to the finished effect. These new textiles will even be crafted on ancient, restored weaving machines.

The new textiles will be crafted on ancient weaving machines

These new textile will be of the highest quality raw materials. The choice of ginestra plant came about naturally, as the presence of the plant throughout Santillo’s home territory has very antique and profound roots. It grows mostly near the Mediterranean due to its mild winter climate.

The new project will raise the bar for a tailoring brand where the bar is already quite high.

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Artisan, Limited Edition Knitwear: Interview with Piero Cividini of CIVIDINI

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Artisan, Limited Edition Knitwear: Interview with Piero Cividini of CIVIDINI

Interview with CIVIDINI

CIVIDINI’s story began at the end of the 1980s through a resurgence of authentic craftsmanship traditions that marked the manufacture of quality Italian knitwear since the end of the first world war.

Ignoring all of the technology that was invested on the products of the ’80s, CIVIDINI started offering cashmere knitwear and other precious weaves manufactured on hand-operated knitwear machines, completely overturning the appearance of the product and setting a milestone in the evolution of knitwear. Everyone caught on and followed the trend, and in the subsequent years this became the “new” way to manufacture knitwear also at an industrial level.

Today, CIVIDINI has returned to its roots, developing a collection of a small range of tops crafted on hand looms, the top-of-the-line for cashmere knitwear.

CIVIDINI is developing a cashmere collection crafted on hand looms

The new handmade knitwear collection (“FATTE A MANO”) will be manufactured in small numbers by expert knitters, numbered and delivered with special packaging.

 
Made by Hand: Cividini

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Q:How did you get involved in fashion in general, and knitwear specifically? What was the genesis of your love of fashion, and the company in particular?

I approached the fashion industry very early, still when I was at university. I took a summer job in a knitwear factory in Bergamo and that’s how I got into the world of fashion and knitwear. This is how I had the opportunity to discover how attractive this world is from a creative point of view, discovering how to give a perspective to my previous artistic studies.

Later, along with Miriam, my partner in work and life, we created Studio Cividini and for years we worked as consultants for Italian and international Companies until 1988, when we created and launched the cashmere line with fine yarns under the CIVIDINI name, thus laying the basis for the establishment of our company.

In 1988 we created and launched the cashmere line

Q:At the beginning, what set CIVIDINI apart? What methods that were experimental at the time are now commonplace? How did CIVIDINI pioneer the industry?

After having gathered enough experience in various sectors of the fashion industry, we had the right intuition that CIVIDINI a success: to make cashmere knitwear with a contemporary design, remaining faithful to Italian craftsmanship that we discovered and learned to love and appreciate. We then created a small collection of cashmere knits woven on antique hand looms laying the foundations for the evolution, and I would say, the revolution that CIVIDINI brought to the world of knitwear.

We created a small collection woven on antique hand looms

We changed the perception of what was a traditional product then, and so we took the ribbed edges off, and immediately the sweaters took on a simpler appearance, almost rejecting the technology that characterized the ’80s; no more technological jacquards but only pure design, precious materials, finding new proportions, volumes, and colors, giving life to seamless knitwear.

We changed the perception of what was a traditional product then

Today machines produce seamless sweaters in an industrial way; but at that time, this particular product, besides looking modern and minimal, made the difference, making CIVIDINI the leading brand, and making it world famous and influencing the technological evolution of industrial knitting machines.

Q:Tell us about the “FATTO A MANO” project. How do they differ from the rest of CIVIDINI’s line? Where will they be sold, and what makes them special?

The “Fatto a Mano” project is a return to the origins of CIVIDINI; now that technology is available to everyone, CIVIDINI has decided to recover old looms, revaluating the role of master knit-makers with rare skillful touch that transform the fine yarn at “slow” rhythm into high qualitative content products. We create products born from the highest level of craftsmanship, and respecting the characteristics of CIVIDINI design, while going in complete contrast to the making of industrial knitwear.

This anachronistic project of making limited-edition sweaters — which are numbered and signed by the master artisan — addressed to a more demanding customer who seeks excellence and uniqueness, has met with the appreciation of an international niche clientele.

the limited-edition sweaters are numbered and signed by the master artisan

Q:Why is “slow fashion” or handmade clothing special?

“Slow fashion” and “hand-made clothing” are not “empty words” but, represent a true and real approach to the realization of products. Culture and know-how are the inevitable reaction of intellectual avant-garde to fast production, marketing and continuous supply of products that are overwhelming the market.

Culture is the inevitable reaction to fast production

It is the reaction, through the revaluation of the Detail against the Common, the Local versus the Global, that rediscovers the peculiarities of traditional products and, through modern design and selective communication reaches the niche consumer who is sensitive to the intrinsic qualitative content of the products he decides to purchase.

Q:Where do you see the future of CIVIDINI? What would you like to do next?

The future of Cividini is the natural development of the concepts and principles that have guided us up to now, naturally with the necessary revisions and adjustments needed to remain contemporary, taking strongly into consideration the important transformations that our industry is undergoing.

Q:What would you like to never change?

What we will not change, but we will intensify more, is the attention to quality, selection of raw materials, and craftsmanship. Every other aspect can be modified according to the evolution of global markets and consumer requirements.

Q:Tell us about your upcoming show and collection! What is the theme? How do you prepare for the show?

We are not ready to discuss the runway show yet, as it’s a work in progress and we do not wish to give incomplete information about it.

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Frankie Morello Fall 2018: Milan Fashion Week Men’s

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Frankie Morello Fall 2018: Milan Fashion Week Men’s

Frankie Morello Milan Fashion Week Men’s FW18

For Fall/Winter 2018-2019, the journey of the Frankie Morello man and woman continues under new artistic director Nicholas Poggioli.

The theme for this season is the path of a spiritual evolution that Frankie Morello women and men undertake together, to venture in search of new dimensions and mystical scenarios.

 
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Itʼs a travel that starts from the fanatical and alienating chaos of the modern metropolis, always less people-friendly and even more punctuated by the robotic work of the machines, so much so as to separate the link between values and religiosity, preferring instead the cult of the consumerism.

To get back in touch with the most ancestral side of ourselves itʼs therefore necessary to get away from this reality and begin a journey that leads us to relate with the primordial rhythms of nature, leaving the city and approaching the highest natural skyscraper on the planet: Mount Everest.

Trying to climb and to restrain this “giant” physically and metaphorically, represents the individual path in progress, demonstrating how willpower can push each of us to change and to elect our own limits.

willpower can push each of us to change

In this climb of 8,848 meters, we will run into extreme scenarios, gusts of wind, glacial temperatures, and we will finally find physical and spiritual refreshment only in the majestic and isolated Tibetan temples.

Once we reach the top, we will find ourselves literally between heaven and earth, thus acquiring a different awareness of ourselves and of the reality that surrounds us. Only starting from this moment will we have a renewed vision in order to undertake a new escape.

we will find ourselves literally between heaven and earth

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Fashion Hong Kong Coming to New York and London Fashion Weeks!

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Fashion Hong Kong Coming to New York and London Fashion Weeks!

3 Leading Hong Kong Designer Labels Will Hit the NYFW Runway

Fashion Hong Kong Shines at International Fashion Weeks 2018.

Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Fashion Hong Kong will return to New York Fashion Week next month. Three leading Hong Kong-based designer labels, ANVEGLOSA, HARRISON WONG, and HEAVEN PLEASE+ will unveil their latest collections at the on-schedule group runway show at Industria on 9 February. An after show party will be held on the same day for the designers and industry players to meet and mingle.

Apart from the three runway designer brands, more than ten other exciting Hong Kong fashion labels will be featured at Showroom Seven from 7 – 20 February, showcasing Hong Kong’s fashion creativity to industry elites and style influencers from around the world.

more than ten other Hong Kong fashion labels will be featured at Showroom Seven

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Fashion Hong Kong Debuts at London Fashion Week AW18

Fashion Hong Kong is going to make its debut in the upcoming London Fashion Week AW18 to present four rising Hong Kong-based designer labels, HEAVEN PLEASE+, HOUSE OF V, Maison Vermilion, and METHODOLOGY.

The labels will be featured in the London Fashion Week Designer Showroom at The Store Studios from 16 to 20 February. For an intimate and interactive collection review, Fashion Hong Kong will also host the Fashion Presentation and Cocktail Reception on 16 February. You will find not only the latest AW collections of the four Hong Kong fashion labels but also interesting people, dialogues and delicious refreshment there.

Please stay tuned for more event details!

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Fashion Hong Kong is a series of international promotional events organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to promote Hong Kong fashion designers and labels in the global fashion arena. Since 2015, Fashion Hong Kong has actively participated in international fashion weeks and renowned trade shows to showcase Hong Kong’s unique and diversified designs. Footprints include New York, London, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai.

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House of iKons Returns During London Fashion Week

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House of iKons Returns During London Fashion Week

House of iKons: New Season Ahead

Founded by Savita Kaye under Lady K Production, the House of iKons successfully draws in fantastic crowds since the launch in 2014. Savita Kaye’s ambition is for House of iKons to be a global brand, known for launching emerging designers. Working with global media partners has enabled House of iKons shows to be aired worldwide to millions of viewers.

House of iKons’ latest production during London Fashion Week will take place Saturday, Februarty 17th 2018 at the Millennium Gloucester London Hotel.

In addition to House of iKons DURING London Fashion Week, shows have taken place in Los Angeles, Bangkok Beijing, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and partnered with official Budapest Fashion Week.

Designers have been signed to departments stores, boutiques, wardrobe for music videos and working with major celebrities such as Beyoncé, JLo, Katy Perry, Lady Ga Ga, Paris Hilton, Brtiney Spears, Tyra Banks to name but a few.

House of iKons has been created as a platform to launch emerging designers to the next level. Models and presenters who have taken part with the House of iKons shows here in London, Dubai and Los Angeles have also benefited. Working in TV and film.

As well supporting new emerging fashion creatives, but also supporting emerging music artists giving them a platform to perform and providing exposure via events here in London and abroad.

House of iKons is working with a number of charities and organisations providing internships and work experience in fashion, media, event planning and filming.

Few highlights from what to expect. Mimi Parrel Pimentel; this amazing designer creates and designs directly for The President of Republic of the Philipines and the First Family. This will be their first time in London exhibiting with government officials flying direct from the Philipines to celebrate and support this designer.

Lavender Rose Designs: This is an inspirational story that has touched many hearts already about this young designer. Sharlene an amazing mother and wife. Sharlene is a self taught designer and her 8 year daughter Tayla gave her mother the inspiration to make designs. Tayla enjoys modelling and catwalks as a hobby, but Tayla has SENSORY ISSUES that go hand in hand with her AUTISM, so Sharlene decided to start making Tayla a few cloths. But recently Tayla has run ideas past her mum about colours, shapes, designs and creativity. Tayla, is a beautiful 8 year old child has got so down about making friends, as she can’t understand why she can’t make friends. So Sharlene decided that they both need to do something together. Tayla who is only 8 years old has inspired her mother to create and design, the designs and creativity are from Tayla.

The CEO of House of iKons has quoted “I am honoured and humbled to announce that Lavender Rose Designs by Tayla Mai our youngest designer will honour our catwalk February 2018 DURING #LFW. Taylor Mai at the age of 8 years of age has a gift; she sees beauty, creativity, designs and shapes in everything, something probably you and I may not see. Her condition does not hold her back, but has accelerated beyond words.”
Another young designer brand ‘Designed by Josh’ who will be launching and exhibiting with House of iKons DURING #LFW February 17th.

His very first women’s capsule day to night collection is designed to take the woman from a normal workday in the office to any evening event. His main aim is to bring some glamour back to the boardroom in his designs.

This is no ordinary designer, he is only 12 Years of age. His collection has already begun a storm not just in UK but also in UAE. This young designer will be “one to watch”. With tv interviews planned in UK and USA.

House of iKons have teamed up with Doris Pearson a celebrity singer and song writer. Doris was part of a five group pop sensation called “Five Star” where their albums went platinum four times over in the 80’s and 90’s. Now Doris writes songs for pop artists today, and will be coming on board to choreograph the House of iKons Show.

This season House of iKons is proud to support The Sharan Project, a national registered charity that supports women who have experienced domestic violence, forced marriage, honour abuse and other forms of violence against women and children. They work in partnership with NGO’s, Police forces, the Legal & Private Sector and various government departments in UK and world wide. .

Savita said “Raising awareness that all forms of abuse against women and children must STOP not just here in UK but globally.”

Sponsored by Club Organix, Bryanna Angel Media Makeup Artist, Ideal U, and Kids Acting Showreel.

Amazing designers from around the world will be exhibiting.

Afternoon Show 3.30pm
1. Grand Opening: Adam & Alice London
2. Camillia Couture – Children’s Designer
3. Che Arunjuez
4. Roseanne McNamee
5. Jennifer White
6. Mimi Parrel Pimental
7. Be Unique Be You – Children’s Designer
8. Grand Finale: Iris Rodriguez

Evening Show 6.30pm
1. Grand Opening: HoneeMoon
2. Lavender Rose Designs – Children’s Designer
3. Bowen-Dryden
4. Shenannz
5. JAL Kids Fashion – Children’s Designer
6. Shahenda Hegazy
7. Designed by Josh
8. Jolie
9. Grand Finale: Aandrei David

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