Leonard Spring 2019: Paris Fashion Week

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Leonard Spring 2019: Paris Fashion Week

Leonard Paris Fashion Week FW19

Represented by DM Media.

This season, Parisian House Leonard takes us on yet another journey, to explore and endlessly rethink the notion of French elegance.

She has wide pockets, platform sandals and is ready to go. The Leonard woman as seen by Christine Phung has left everything to discover the landscape of Masai Mara, at the frontier of Kenya and Tanzania, a childhood dream of hers.

 
Leonard: Paris FW19

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Clad in a cotton gabardine, a clay leather jumpsuit, a Saharienne in Klein blue, or a destructed suit, she feels both lonely and profoundly energized. The sun has burned the earth, and mirages smile at her from afar. Bathed in the shadows of Acacias, she gazes at buffalos, zebras, rhinos and lions.

The aesthetic choc is followed by an identitary one. She meets women from the Masai region, and detects a radically different relation to ornementation. Every piece of jewerly is a sign of belonging and never fragitilty. These designs envelop her neck and ear lobes; they even inspire her to create an adornment in braided silk.

This questioning is reflected in the outfits, with gradually blurry silhouettes. Dresses are assymetrical, semi-pleated, adorned with the Leonard flower in tender, moiré pink. Drapes are warmed up with embroided impressions of a setting sun evoking pointillism. Outfits are knotted, wrapped, interlaced.

This sense of duality will be her main souvenir: she has found both a desire of escapism – expressed in her technical detailing of a her wardrobe – and a profound self-introspection, of her place and codes, symbolized in a soft blur that will never cease to shake her.

To celebrate Leonard’s sixtieth anniversary, seven « heritage » silhouettes inspired by the Maison’s archives will close the show.

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Ambell Spring 2019: Paris Fashion Week

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Ambell Spring 2019: Paris Fashion Week

Ambell Paris Fashion Week FW19

Represented by REP Agency.

Ambell is keen to set up the basis for a modern Japanese fashion house balancing Japanese history and skills with novelty designs and away from ideologies of consumerism.

Bunzo Kadono moved back to Nara, Japan in 2009 to found AMBELL after working under Anne Valerie Hash in Paris. He initiated a label anchored in Japanese craftsmanship and tradition with a distinct allure nourished by his deep connection to Paris.

 
Ambell: Paris FW19

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Spring / Summer 2019 Collection
Kintsugi: Recreating heritage

Kintsugi is a traditional pottery repair technique that embraces authenticity and imperfections; that highlights rather than hides the scars; that celebrates the imperfections as part of the object’s history.

This is the dynamic at the center of Ambell’s story line – the belief that beauty itself exists in the essence of all nature. Artistic challenge is born from melding the new out of the inheritance.

The feature of Kintsugi is aptly demonstrated here in the unification of seemingly estranged pieces by banding together vintage kimonos cut outs to create coats and dresses. Kadono emphasizes the general concept of highlighting imperfections, visualizing mends and seams as an additive to celebrate, with a play on metallic inserts in gold, reds and blues and prints and textures reminiscent of pottery embellishment.

Ambell is developed and made exclusively in Japan revitalizing both traditional heritage and promoting innovative local skills.

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John Galliano Spring 2019: Paris Fashion Week

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John Galliano Spring 2019: Paris Fashion Week

John Galliano Paris Fashion Week FW19

Represented by OBCM.

Everything, if only you could see it clearly enough, is beautiful and complete – the ragged nest, Marion’s torn muslin skirts fluted like a nautilus shell, Irma’s ringlets framing her face in exquisite wiry spirals – even Edith, flushed and childishly vulnerable in sleep.”

From Picnic at Hanging Rock, by Joan Lindsay

Galliano Spring Summer 2019 is unashamedly pretty, inspired by the original Picnic at Hanging Rock. Galliano girls offer a modern twist on the St. Valentine’s day explorers; feminine, romantic and innocent, wearing lace-panelled pinafores, the Galliano Gazette or their regatta stripes, with straw hats and berets.

 
John Galliano: Paris FW19

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A sun-bleached palette of blues, pinks, monotones to midnight blue compliments the demure high-collar school-girl shapes crafted in feather-light layers of tulle, point d’espirit, lace and woven organdie bands, that flutter down the form in transparent ripples, while tailored check is printed on bias cut shapes. Signature tailoring and delicately ruffled gigot sleeves create a soft Galliano silhouette that is embellished with delicate thread and beaded embroidery. Age-worn silks and dirt trodden prints add narrative to this ethereal silhouette with contemporary toughness as pinafores are styled over string vests and clumpy paramilitary boots.

Boys wear braces, over-sized tailored pants, circular cut collars and jackets with string vests and long johns. His fabrics are oil-washed, dirt-beaten and worn in appearance, the muted check print is bias cut and the Gazette is disheveled to add to the character from the suede sequins to tough paramilitary boots.

This is a spring summer of self-discovery, adventure and identity.

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Jasper Conran Spring 2019: London Fashion Week

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Jasper Conran Spring 2019: London Fashion Week

Jasper Conran London Fashion Week FW19

This season Jasper Conran was inspired by women’s rights and his mother lobbying to gain rights for women as a young boy.

The show was set in the Royal Academy of the Arts in the all white gallery which served as the perfect canvas for his bold and saturated color story.

 
Jasper Conran: London FW19

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Conran showcased a few pieces made out of paper, including a menswear white paper Western jacket tucked into a white paper men’s trouser. The paper pieces didn’t seem gimmicky or like a craft project, instead added an interesting texture to the lineup. The colors however, took centerstage. The drama was created by using bubble-gum pink, sherbet yellows, marine blue and a greasy, pea green (which we are obsessing over this season).

The silhouettes perfectly supported the colors in an elevated and sophisticated manner. The fluid yet tailored bodies and clean lines are what Jasper Conran is known for, and he did not fail to disappoint his loyal fans this season.

Standout pieces this season included a neon pink printed paper boiler jumpsuit (sign me up for this look, it literally is calling my name) and an orange oversized knit sweater worn in two ways for both men and women.

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Ladyship Swim Spring 2019: New York Fashion Week

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Ladyship Swim Spring 2019: New York Fashion Week

Ladyship Swim NYFW FW19

Represented by Terry Doe.

On Sunday September 9th, 2018, The Untitled Magazine celebrated New York Fashion Week S/S 2019 with a private preview presentation of socialite and designer Lady Victoria Hervey’s LADYSHIP SWIM collection, followed by an after-party hosted by Hervey and Untitled Magazine Editor In Chief Indira Cesarine.

Held at the The Dominick Hotel’s Mr. Jones, in Soho, guests including model Amy Wesson, Real Housewives Of Dallas star D’Andra Simmons, Studio 54 Empress Carmen D’Alessio, artist Oussamah Ghandour, musicians Sophie Beam and Chanel West Coast, Stacy Engman, and more enjoyed chamapagne from Besserat de Bellefon, cocktails from New Grove Rum and Domaine du Coquerel, wine from Liberation de Paris, and specially decorated Untitled x Ladyship cookies from Artist Creations whilst perusing key pieces from Hervey’s newest collection on swimsuits, which will officially launch during the Resort 2019 season.

 
Ladyship Swim: NYFW FW19

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A notable British “It” girl, former model for the likes of Christian Dior, Lady Victoria Hervey is also a recognized entrepreneur. Previously part owner of the once popular Knightsbridge boutique Akademi – which was often frequented by the likes of Victoria Beckham, Meg Mathews, and Martine McCutcheon – Hervey’s LADYSHIP SWIM collection, officially launching during the Resort 2019 season, marks the first line of luxury lifestyle LADYSHIP products the British socialite and designer is soon to introduce. Other products include a line of luxury luggage, handbags, and accessories.

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Dara Senders Launches Size Inclusive Fashion Line in Paris

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Dara Senders Launches Size Inclusive Fashion Line in Paris

Dara Senders Paris Fashion Week FW19

Represented by The Riviere Agency.

Dara Senders became the first size inclusive fashion label to launch during Paris Fashion Week with its pretty in pink evening presentation showcasing sophisticated, contemporary looks on models of all colors, shapes, and sizes.

It was a pink party for all fashionistas complete with an uber Instagrammable poodle topiary named ‘Pickles.” Guests nibbled on bite sized miniature burgers and pink iced eclairs while they sipped champagne and watched the models flaunt a collection complete with everything from separates to chic cocktail dresses.

The designer created the collection focusing on manufacturing in Paris to ensure women of all shapes and sizes have access to chic and high-quality clothing. She felt there was a gap in the marketplace for size inclusive size clothing that is more than utilitarian or made cheaply, and Dara Senders made it her mission to close it. “Women of all shapes and sizes deserve gorgeous options that make them feel good and empowered” quipped Senders at the packed presentation.

 
Dara Senders: Paris FW19

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Whether a size small or a 3XL, all women can feel confident that Dara Senders’ contemporary clothing pieces have been tailored to fit all women and their curves, petite or grande, short or tall. “This is not a plus size collection, but a collection to fit all women!” said the designer. Beautiful bell sleeved silhouettes and high-end embellishments and trims adorned each piece and will make wearers sassy, classy, fun, and most of all extraordinary.

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About Dara Senders

Dara Senders, born in 1988 in New Jersey started her entrepreneurial career in fashion at the young age of 15; selling her hand-knitted scarves to those in her town and beyond. This lead to an invitation to New York Fashion Week where she gained the fondness of Fern Mallis who allowed Dara to be the first and only non-college student to volunteer at NYFW. During her education at The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City she interned for Carmen Marc Valvo and Bill Blass in design, sales and public relations. She was also a corporate charitable fashion and entertainment event producer for many prominent charities in NYC. Dara received her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising Management with a concentration in Product Development in 2012. Since then Dara has been heavily active and involved within the fashion industry as a fashion and lifestyle journalist, and accessories designer. You may recognize her as a fashion and lifestyle influencer from her blog “The Style Senders”. As a designer and influencer Dara has been featured in many prominent publications such as, Nylon Magazine, E!, Fox News, Refinery 29, WhoWhatWear, The Zoe Report, Glamour Germany, and MTV, to name a few. Dara’s devotion and love for the fashion industry is never ending which allows her creativity to constantly develop new and exciting ideas with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Manuel Facchini Spring 2019: Milan Fashion Week

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Manuel Facchini Spring 2019: Milan Fashion Week

Manuel Facchini Milan Fashion Week FW19

Represented by Negri Firman Pr & Communication.

Black space — flashing lights, just a handful of spotlights break through the darkness, right on Manuel Facchini’s SS19 ready-to-wear collection.

Cut outs — all over, in short dresses, biker jackets and sparkling over-knee boots ending with a thin heels, sliding smoothly through water, worn by models looking like characters from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

 
Manuel Facchini: Milan FW19

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A mystical and galactic vibe swallowed us when we entered today’s venue right next to the Navigli canals of Milan. Facchini, a designer who likes to create unexpected stories with high-tech materials and sartorial details, welcomed us to a breathtaking atmosphere where models stood out by cut outs – fourteen black and white, red and silver pieces completed with sharply shaped stones, probably picked up from Mars, accentuated the waist, décolleté and borders of the items. Futuristic eyeliner with black studs pierced through the bridge of the nose, the gorgeous girls were standing up proud, holding up the crowds’ gaze.

Facchini combined futuristic elements with an army look for spring: From stunning, red bomber jackets over skin-tight leather pants to biker jackets interwoven with vinyl. Futuristic, but feminine – always remaining true to himself.

If you are looking for an edgy, fearless, slightly intimidating style for the summer, Facchini’s name should be the label in the back of your dress.

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A Fun Accessory for All Seasons: Meet Loluma’s Suburbs

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A Fun Accessory for All Seasons: Meet Loluma’s Suburbs

Loluma’s Suburbs

Joachim Nordwall wanted to create an accessory for his wife’s birthday, and that idea became LOLUMA’S SUBURBS.

No stranger to design, Nordwall has worked the Swedish hypercar brand Koenigsegg, and even helped the mega-whitegoods company Electrolux design the ultra-luxury brand Grand Cuisine, as well as the SPORK for LMF.

But what is LOLUMA’S SUBURBS?

LOLUMA’S SUBURBS is an accessory with a classic design to be worn at any time, whether you are on the beach or on the red carpet. Only your imagination will limit the way you wear it.

The LOLUMA’S scarves are named after favourite suburbs and places the his family have visited over the years. LOLUMA’S is a timeless accessory lifestyle brand, not following any specific season.

Just relax and enjoy your LOLUMA’S.

 
Loluma’s Suburbs

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Interview with Designer Joachim Nordwall

Q: What is Loluma’s Suburbs?
 
LOLUMA’S is accessory brand that erases the border between jewelry and accessories.

erases the border between jewelry and accessories

Q: Who / what is Loluma’s for?
 
For anyone who want’s an accessory that works for any occasion and can be combined in infinite ways — for a gala evening, on the beach, or in a fancy ski resort.

Loluma’s will make you feel dressed even if you are naked.

You can use your Loluma’s as a bracelet, neckless, belt, or whatever you desire.

use it as a bracelet, neckless, belt, or whatever you desire

 
Q: Where does the name come from?
 
It’s an acronym from the founders children’s and their dog’s name.

Q: What are your future plans for the brand?
 
We are just launching the brand so we will see how it will be received. Our goal is to extend the collection and possibly design a more testosterone-influenced collection, as well.

Q: What does the brand stand for?
 
We are a classic brand not depending on any season. We are selling to a global market and only online. We are an environmentally conscious brand, constantly aiming to improve our awareness and methods to contribute to save the planet.

We are an environmentally conscious brand

Finally, if we become profitable, the dream would be to start a donation program for the environment and for children in need.

Not just because it sounds good, but because we actually care.

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Day United Nations!

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Day United Nations!

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day United Nations!

Women’s Entre-preneurship Day 2018 Summit #WED2018 was celebrated at the United Nations with Founder/CEO Wendy Diamond leading a distinguished group of honorees, guests, and speakers in celebrating women in business globally.

The impacting and inspirational international event was observed and live streamed in 144 countries and 110 universities worldwide.

The event was live streamed in 144 countries

The WED grassroots movement ignites a network of inspiring group of Change Makers, Social Entrepreneurs, Philanthropists, Major Fortune 500 C-Suite Executives, UN Senior Officials, Heads of International Organizations, Ambassadors to the UN, Civil Society Leaders, CEOs, Celebrities, and Major News Media to initiate startups, drive economic expansion, and advance communities worldwide.

The goal is to collaborate and find solutions in critical areas of entrepreneurship eco-systems, education and policy creation to empower women in business to alleviate poverty.

The goal is to collaborate and find solutions to empower women in business

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Summit 2018

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Founder/CEO Wendy Diamond welcomed supportive participants of the summit included We are excited to announce these inspirational people are confirmed to join #WED2018 this year including: Her Excellency Ambassador Valentine Rugwabiza (Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Member of Cabinet of the Government of Rwanda), Flaviana Matata (Supermodel and Founder Flaviana Matata Foundation), Gary Vaynerchuk (Chairman VaynerX & CEO VaynerMedia which houses women’s lifestyle brand PureWow!), Dottie Herman (Founder Douglass Elliman), Hanna Jaff (MADE IN MEXICO Netflix Actress & Founder Jaff Foundation for Education), Keith Agoada (CEO/Co-Founder Producers Market),Diego Favarolo (Chairman/CEO Space Ai Inc, Founder Bumeran.com), James O’Neill (New York City Police Commissioner), Emma Channing (CEO & General Counsel Satis Group – The Premier ICO Advisory Firm), Latisha Taylor (CEO/Founder Health Measured.net), Adi Eckhouse (Cofounder & CEO Realface, the Creators of facial recognition on your iPhone!), and many more.

The Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Pioneer Awards honor women of excellence in their given industry.

The year’s recipients include: Fashion – Pioneer Award – Anna Sui (International Fashion Designer), Political Pioneer Award – Her Royal Highness Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, Philanthropy Pioneer Award – Shari Staglin (CEO Staglin Family Vineyard & Co-Founder One Mind who has raised and donated over $1 BILLION for charity), Culinary Pioneer Award – Kathleen King (Founder Tate’s Bake Shop Sold to OREO giant Mondelez International for a yummy $500 million!), Financial Pioneer Award – Eileen Murray (Co-CEO Bridgewater Associates, The world’s largest hedge fund),  Technology Pioneer Award – Shelley Zalis (Founder OTX Global Technology Consulting Firm, CEO/Founder The Female Quotient),  Beauty Pioneer Award – Shannon Dellimore (Creative Director & Co-Founder GLAMGLOW), and Civic Pioneer Award – Mary Ann Thomson Frenk (President/Co-Founder Memnosyne Foundation & The John Philip Thompson Foundation).

WED sponsored 75 students from Restart Academy, The Young Women’s Leadership School in Astoria, NYU, Columbia Business School, Rutgers and Fordham. Their presence represents WED’s commitment to inspiring and uplifting the next generation of young women to become strong global leaders. This year we hosted a live auction, which generated funds to provide 1000 microloans ($100,000 raised) to benefit impoverished women, which will support and sustain the community wellbeing of women entrepreneurs around the world.

$200,000 was raised

The closing reception was at Gospel House, the honorees, speakers, and special guests mingled, karoked, & danced to an eclectic musical playlist in this theatrical dining experience.

The festivities continued the following Saturday November 17th, for WED’s Second Annual “Women’s Health & Wellness Day”, celebrating the hard-working female body with a fun-filled day of fitness classes, educational talks, and experiences provided by female small business owners. Organized by chairwoman, Alessa Caridi, the day – which was hosted by LULU Lemon/HUB Seventeen and transformed into a venerable market providing massages, cryotherapy treatments, tea tastings, and essential oils and digestive health information – with PRICELESS experience with panels and fitness classes.

About Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) will be celebrated globally on November 19th, 2018, and is the world’s largest grassroots movement and mission dedicated to celebrating, supporting and empowering women worldwide. WED encourages four billion women worldwide to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, with the goal of bringing hope alleviating poverty.

#ChooseWOMEN

WED will launch the #ChooseWOMEN initiative on November 28th, 2018, a global social media initiative inspiring women and men to pledge their support to women in business.

About Wendy Diamond

Diamond is a social entrepreneur, humanitarian, founder of Animal Fair Media and an Ellis Island Honor Society recipient. She was inspired to launch WED in 2013 after volunteering in Honduras with the Adelante Foundation, an organization that provides microcredit to locally impoverished women. Recognizing the fact that women perform 66% of the world’s work, yet only earn 10% of the world’s income and at the same time, women account for 85% of consumer purchases and control $20 trillion in worldwide spending, Diamond was inspired to create a simplified movement in the world to empower women in business to alleviate poverty.

Thank You WED 2018 Partners

Walmart, Estee Lauder, Nuveen, Amazon, Point 72, Hint Water, America Matters, Producers Market, MunichRE, Loreen Arbus Foundation, UBS, GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS FORUM, UN Women of Peace Association, New York State of Opportunities, and GOSPEL House.

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The Perfect Accessories for a Vacation or Staycation

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The Perfect Accessories for a Vacation or Staycation

Look Great, Whether You Stay or Vacay

As I have started to see this new nautical trend blow up on social media I keep kicking myself for getting rid of all the vacation souvenir shop jewelry from my childhood.

Who would have thought that the puka shell anklet would be one of the hottest street style trends of this season? If you think about it, I personally never want to say goodbye to a beach vacation. As our culture is evolving, people want to spend more time and money relaxing on the beach rather than working non-stop and spending as much money on clothing as they once did. Especially as people move towards this idea of owning less clothing through using Rent the Runway, Real Real or having a “uniform” they have more money to spend on vacation and statement accessories. Mix the nostalgia I have picking up a shell choker on a childhood beach vacation and my love of statement jewelry I am all over this trend that I call “the new nautical.”

 
The perfect accessories for a vacation or staycation

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In case you have lived under a rock this year, the woven bag trend is blowing up. Texture is a key trend this season, and a woven raffia bag and hat like these from Indego Africa elevate your old huge woven beach tote and straw hat. Look for a structured, wide brim sun hat that will pair well with a midi sundress or white tee shirt and cropped denim.

Every influencer was sporting puka shell jewelry during Copenhagen and Stockholm fashion week this month. Choked by a Thread by Lorraine Alexandra Zalta is one of my favorite brands tackling this trend. Not only is Lorraine an absolute doll, but she makes very cool jewelry. We really loved the set of sand-dollar and gold sea shell earrings worn as a match set, or mixing one shell with one sand dollar.

Izaskun Zabala Jewelry makes the best minimalist, sculptural jewelry. All of the pieces are made in Izaskun’s NY studio. I love the way that she interpreted the monster leaves into gold earrings and bracelets. Imagine wearing these gold pieces with a white lacey milk maid dress to a nice dinner or with a scarf print top to work. Either way these elevated topical pieces are perfect for the woman wanting to bring together luxury with trendy looks.

For a minimal approach look no further than Chan Luu. Chan Luu makes these gorgeous fresh water cultured pearl hoops. These earrings are perfect to layer into your everyday gold jewelry or wear one as a single statement earring.

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