There seems to be a statement hidden somewhere in Andrew Gn’s Pre-Fall 2017 collection. Or maybe the message isn’t so much hidden as explicit. At any rate, it seems to be saying, “In case you weren’t yet aware, I am something of a master.”
Of course in our age of politesse, no one would dare say such a thing (unless perhaps they were an inexplicably appointed leader of a first world superpower, who will remain nameless in case, by uttering his name, he should appear).
But Gn says it nonetheless.
Or maybe it’s just, when skill reaches a certain level, the work says it, regardless of what the designer might say or even think.
Maybe when skill reaches a certain level, the work says it.
The new collection began as study of legendary couturier Mariano Fortuny’s surface details (or so Vogue tells us), and evolved into an astonishing collection that channels everything from Elizabethan couture to svelte, Spanish silhouettes: running the gamut from comfortable to severe, and sometimes entertaining both in equal parts.
Here is boho. Here is gaucho luxe. Here is red carpet wear.
Gn defies categorization, leaving one unmistakable impression: that of a man on the verge of — or perhaps already at — something for the ages, closer to haute couture than ready to wear.
Next Artists’ eagerly anticipated magazine, The Lounge, is set to release just in time for New York Fashion Week.
Issue 6 (the cover of Issue 4 with Ruby Aldridge is pictured above) features the beautiful Clara McSweeney, as well as a full lineup of NEXT talent.
The Lounge features guests from previous beauty lounges, beauty advice by NEXT artists, and celebrity interviews.
It also features some of NEXT Models’ other interests and businesses, aside from modeling.
The Lounge features guests from previous beauty lounges, beauty advice by our artists, and celebrity interviews.
David Lopez styles Clara McSweeney
The actual digital magazine will premier next week!
Credits
The team for this season’s The Lounge cover shoot included:
NEXT Model / Clara McSweeney
NEXT Photographer / Brad Trifitt
NEXT Hair / David Lopez (celebrity hairstylist for Chrissy Teigen and Hailey Baldwin)
NEXT Makeup / Sheri Terry (celebrity makeup artist and groomer for Rob Lowe, Liam Neeson, Lucky Blue Smith, Vince Vaughn, and Adrian Brody)
NEXT Creative Director / Gina Duckworth
Location: Sandbox Studio in Brooklyn
Beauty credits for the upcoming cover shoot:
David Lopez using T3 tools and Kenra Platinum Hi-Def Hair Spray
Sheri Terry using TEMPTU Perfect Canvas Foundation #5.5 and highlight and pink champagne shimmer, Make Up For Ever glitter in gold, pink and prism, NARS Bavaria shimmer eyeshadow, NARS China Seas Eyeshadow Duo, Armani Eyes to Kill mascara in black, and Urban Decay eyeliner in poppy
The magazine is slated to arrive just in time for NYFW, and we’ll post it here. Yay!
You already know Jeffrey Rüdes, as the “J” behind J Brand jeans.
He sold the brand for $300 million in 2013, and now helms an eponymous menswear line that’s a little Tom Ford by way of Saint Laurent; Caraceni by way of Saville Row: a little Hollywood, some rock and roll, decidedly European, and 100% luxe.
Caraceni by way of Saville Row …
The line focuses on fine fabrics and Old World craftsmanship. Fit, of course, is everything. And opulent fabrics are hand-selected by Jeff and his team.
Social Media Director Chris Lavish recently had the the opportunity to visit with Alana Jae at Jeffrey Rüdes’ SoHo flagship (see video), while across the globe Paris Editor Gabriela Billini visited his atelier in Paris (which was once Coco Chanel’s apartment). But as much as the scenery changed, the real treat was Rüdes’ accessible, sex appeal-building collection.
(Photos: @aagdolla)Alana Jae, Jeffrey Rüdes, Chris Lavish
First we spoke to Alana Jae about Jeffrey Rüdes, her philosophy of styling and her own personal style.
Interview with Alana Jae
Q: Tell us about the fashion brand you work for.
Jeffrey Rüdes provides men with an essential and luxurious wardrobe, designed for a modern lifestyle. Our stunning fit, world-class craftsmanship, and finest Italian fabrics is what we promise to clients, and continue to deliver.
Q: How do you work-in the sales aspect of your job when styling.
I work with a number of exclusive clients through various industries, but mostly with your everyday man. As Rüdes says, “When I’m working with clients, I don’t just sell a garment, I sell the feeling that goes with it.”
Q: Tell us about your personal style.
I like to keep it quiet masculine up top, wearing men’s shirts and sweaters. Then I balance the look out with an elegant shoe like a Manolo Blahnik black suede pointy toe pump.
I don’t just sell a garment, I sell the feeling that goes with it.
We’ll be adding to this story as new developments come up, so keep checking back.
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Yes VR is becoming more and more important in the fashion world, and there are multiple reasons for that. One of the reasons is definitely the fact that both augmented reality and virtual reality are extremely accessible right now. There were some price drops, so a lot of fashion related companies can easily afford getting multiple units like this. Then you have some interesting apps that were created to help you make the most out of various fashion ideas.
For example, a lot of people use VR apps on their phone or desktop units that allow them to try out various clothing items without even wearing them. Let’s face it, modern people lack a lot of time to try clothes, so being able to see how a clothing piece would look on you is quite impressive. Yes, this type of VR fashion ideas helps save a lot of time and effort, which is exactly what you want to have in the end.
Then you also get to think about photo shoots. A lot of companies focus on using augmented reality or virtual reality in the case of photo shoots too. Why does this matter? Because these create a unique way of exploring a location naturally, and it just brings in front a completely new way to see clothing designs, study the way they look on a model and so on. This type of concept is very new, but it has become quite incredible due to its remarkable features and tremendous value. It’s the uniqueness of the creative process and the fact that you can do something like this which makes it so remarkable.
Then you have the fact that you can experience the runway feels and emotions via virtual reality. This may be a new trend, but seeing various interesting runway experiences from your VR unit is as exciting as it is outstanding. Some of the top brands allow you to do that right now, and we expect more and more to deliver this type of experience in the near future. It is something amazing, and it goes to show the true dedication and value that can be delivered via such a service. Also in development is a fashion week dedicated to vr.
Of course, you have wearable VR tech that uses smartphones, so there’s a huge accessibility to the market as well. That alone makes it easier for customers to receive the results and value they want, which is exactly what matters for a lot of customers.
Adding augmented reality and virtual reality in the fashion world may seem like a stretch at first, but this does make a lot of sense. And in a world where there are lots of challenges to overcome, studying the market and knowing how to adapt to it can be very important. Plus, VR and AR show that a fashion revolution is on the way, with customers having more incredible ways to get involved in the entire process. Which, in the end, benefits both companies and the consumers that enjoy this type of experience!
Having not been familiar with this very young brand, I had no expectations short of fresh, and that’s exactly what they served on the silver platter that was Chanel’s old apartment. A rep whispered that Rüdes designs for himself, is his own fit model at the presentation, and he aims for a price point less than Tom Ford, while still creating accessible couture.
The overall impression of the collection was of 1990s Hollywood decadence. This could be palpably felt in the flirty mix of jewel-tone greens and pale blues in conjunction with mixed textures.
Suedes are important to the essence of this collection, with small hits of luxury seen on buttons and ribbing on sleeves. In addition, the high quality of all garments is ensured with the “Made in Italy” seal.
The high quality of all garments is ensured with the “Made in Italy” seal.
Jeffrey Rüdes puts forth a clean, fluid collection, with my favorite piece being a reimagined silk button-front shirt shown with suiting, but intended for even a pair of jeans. It quickly transported me to a ’60s Beatles-meets-’90s shag chic. It also recalled just a bit of Heidi Slimane’s Saint Laurent moment.
The brand offers the full experience, from shoes, belts, and scarves to full tuxedoes and suits. They are unique in the market thanks to the great fabric prints and a little glitz in yarns.
The official NYFW 2018 schedule is already coming together. (February will be Fall 2018 in fashion-week terms. Yes, we know, we know.)
Yep, every season, new looks will be shown at New York Fashion Week, and 2018 will be no exception. Just as last season carried different surprises, more are on the way as we venture into the new year. Different fashion designers will showcase their creativity. Here is a summary of what we expect to see, even as we look back on last season:
Delpozo`s 2018 Spring collection
Delpozo`s collection which is a Spanish brand will show in 2018 New York Fashion Week. You will see the all the collection from Delpozo that has have been imported to New York. With a unique positioning, the designer describes his collections as pretty, and he shows a great appetite for art and architecture training. He obviously is a master tailor, and great colorists no wonder he has a good liking for artistic designs. This means that the women who love his fashion are women of great confidence, are daring women and a busy diary with several meetings either social or business meetings. To put the record straight, wives of the some of the world’s most powerful men have worn his collection. This is in reference to Michelle Obama. This is a designer with talent and creative sophistication, and we can describe him as elevated and grown up, and it will be great to see those characteristics in 2018 NYFW collection.
Michael Kors Features at 2018 New York Fashion Week
He always has a good taste of what women like to wear for different functions including meetings, dinner parties, and even to the theatre. His New York Fashion Week 2018 collection includes a good idea of laid-back beach vibes for men and women, but he really made more essential pieces for the women. 2018 NYFC look up to his tie-dye sweatshirt made in multi-ply cashmere with some nice looking lines of cotton and boots. To sum it up he adds cashmere blanket. This is an amazing wear that looks nice even on those hot days. Kors collection will run the gamut from full-on vacation wear to singular items that are designed for an out of office feeling. This is a talented designer who knows how to make casual wear work for a simple city life. His customers will always love his neutrality in designing attires that look okay in office and also as casual wear.
Ralph Lauren 2018 NYFW Collection
He loves fashion but not more than cars. His fashion runway has been transformed into a garage, and he displays some of the most expensive vehicle brands. One of them is a 1938 classic Bugatti estimated to be worth $40 million. His collection features an elegance of a tuxedo that is still not simple to beat, and he spins on the look with a strong shoulder. His collection is also likely to please high profile women both traditional and also modern.
2018 New York Fashion Week will be a great series of shows worth attending, as we expect even more creativity and pizzazz from these designers.
The advent of VR fashion in general is also a development, as we expect the movie Ready Player One to create a surge on interest in virtual reality technology.
We belong to a generation filled with technological adventures, where things are constantly changing. Social media has revolutionized our lifestyle but today we have moved a step ahead toward the ultimate tech adventure: virtual reality. This is definitely an interesting thing to explore, a person just needs to strap on a unique headset and he is transported into the scene being displayed on the screen. Indeed, something like a magic but in actual it is an advanced form of technology.
With the increasing popularity of virtual reality, it is now being connected to the fashion world. Recently, the first ever VR advertisement was created by Kate Moss Stars and it features a perfume. The most famous supermodel brought VR to the commercial spot in form of this ad and Tilbury spoke that this ad soon became popular with a large audience base when compared to traditional media. Another impressive VR experience was recently launched by Tommy Hilfiger and it was a big hit in the fashion world. After this, many other popular fashion brands such as Balenciaga and Rebecca Minkoff also launched their amazing VR runway shows. The 7 For All Mankind also allowed customers to experience VR while shopping in their store.
As current generation is more involved with online shopping experiences from past few years instead of wasting time in market visits. But studies show that next change in the shopping world will happen in terms of VR screens and people will again look for store experienced with interactive VR Fashion screens. Many big retailers and big brands like Macy, Harvey Nichols and Zara are making efforts to install advanced VR screens in their stores.
The world of fashion has a great connection with the VR technology. Several brands are now integrating this technology into their fashion catwalks to add a unique impact. The VR experience is not just limited to clothing; rather it also has a great impact on other parts of our life. The recently launched iPad App BeoHome is capable enough to help users to visualize their home settings on screen. In simple words, we can say that Virtual reality along with Augmented reality has created a powerful digital growth channel for the world. Last year, the big brand HTC Vive presented details about its new venture capital alliance in support of Virtual reality and the estimated cost of this project is somewhere around $10 billion. The great news is that almost 1000 new users are joining the VR world every day and there are already more than 600 specialized VR apps in the market.
Experts reveal that the revenue of AR, VR technologies along with hardware and software background is going to have awesome growth in coming years and the estimated revenue will reach in the range of $80 billion to $182 billion before 2025. Hence, fashion industries are completely ready to take benefit of this technology. The apparel industries are working hard to adopt VR technology into their workspace and VR fashion shows so that they can provide best digital experiences to buyers while saving time and money.
Samsung’s Vision of the “Future of Fashion” Unveiled
by Clara Myer
Samsung has big plans for fashion. Like, BIG plans. Just last week, they unveiled just a few of them at the National Retail Federation’s BIG show. And it was impressive.
As guests entered Samsung’s 837 studio, they could see four live mannequins showcasing the new Samsung products on display, from the Gear S3 smart watch to the Galaxy Tab S2 tablet.
Every corner of the space had something new and intriguing. The way each model posed with the product combined with their ultra-cool, head-to-toe Adidas outfits conveyed how every “it girl or guy” will be dressing. As each model gave a sense of how easy it is to show off the newest Samsung piece, every person in the crowd wanted to be them.
Every person in the crowd wanted to be them.
Attendees snacked on yellowtail sushi balls, parmesan flan served in egg shell cups (which one woman loved so much that she admitted to wanting to fill her pool with it) and jalapeño cheddar tots, which was my personal favorite out of all of the savory bites.
You could order up the signature drink of the event — a hand-crafted Samsung Manhattan — while looking over the Highline in the Meatpacking district. Guests sipped away while being surprisingly entertained by two different flash mob dances.
All of a sudden the amazing DJ Rosé interrupted her stream of music to play an urban, upbeat song that the live mannequins performed a dance to at the center of the venue. The swift movements and passion that the performers radiated got everyone talking as some even tried to hop in.
Not only were some of the Gear S3 Classic and Frontier smart watches out for display, but you could actually sport one for the night. For non-Samsung phone users, you could even try out a Samsung phone to pair with the watches or Gear Fit2, their latest fitness band. I tried out the Classic Gear S3 watch, which looked so sleek peeking out from under my blue fur coat, and it was fun and easy to use.
The popular bezel around the face from the S2 model (which we recently got to try out with Vogue) is more fluid, and the watch now has an LTE feature.
This is major, for those of us who like to discretely check what is going on in meetings, or can never seem to remember our phones. Did I mention you can even order an Uber through the watch? The capabilities of the Samsung Gear S3 are endless.
Samsung’s virtual reality headsets were available to test out, but in a whole new way to excite and inspire these guests. The app “Obsess” — which is bringing a new shopping platform for fashion to virtual reality — was being shown on the virtual reality headsets. One of the scenes you could test out was the recent Dior show in Paris. You step into the front row of the show, seeing the show from all angles.
You step into the front row of the show.
The whole idea of virtual reality fashion is quite fascinating. No matter where you are, you have the chance to step inside a foreign place and feel as if you are actively participating in an adventure you might have never dreamed possible.
With the “Obsess” app, you can sit front row, next the fashion elite like Olivia Culpo, all from the comfort of your own couch at home.
Whether you are deeply invested in each look that passes by, being distracted by your favorite A-list celebrity across from you, or admiring the architecture and ambiance of the venue, it’s all there. Through this app you have the ability to “heart” your top favorite looks, which will then be emailed to you with shoppable links.
You can “heart” your favorite looks in VR.
In another “Obsess” adventure, you could “go” into a glamorous designer boutique, virtually walking around to each corner and product within a store. Whenever you saw a piece that sparked your interest, you could read its description, price, and the brand, all by focusing on it. You could easily “heart” a pair of jeans or sweater that you wanted to purchase, or save for later.
Neha Singh, Obsess VR
The founder and CEO of the app, Neha Singh, was there to talk about the early stages of “Obsess” and how retailers will integrate it into shopping experiences of the future. Before she became a VR entrepreneur with amazing shoes, she had spent time at both Google and Vogue. This instantly explained her amazing style and innovative app, which is sure to be the way for fashion-followers everywhere to experience elite fashion events and see a whole new side of the fashion industry.
The founder and CEO of the app, Neha Singh, was there.
Here are some other “wow” moments from the evening:
– A display that recognizes you as you enter store from your mobile device, and welcomes you on a large display screen
– A Samsung video wall used for “sentiment analysis” (it detects and displays your mood — no more resting mean face!)
– Examples of Samsung Pay added to vending machines (these exist already!). You just tap your phone with Samsung Pay to the front of vending machine. Transaction approved.
– A touch-and-tap payment cartoon
– Item pedestals that light up purple if the item displayed is already in your cart
One of the event’s offerings was a room set up as a photo-booth. When Samsung has a photo booth, you will get an experience that far surpasses any traditional photo booth you have ever encountered.
Purple Means It’s In Your Cart
Leave it to Samsung to solve the age-old problem of fitting all of your friends into one group shot! This is where the Gear 360 camera comes into play.
The spherical camera was set in the center of the room on a tripod, paired to a Samsung phone that can trigger the camera when you take the photo. The camera has multiple lenses so you can capture all 360 degrees of the space and stitch it together for one full photo.
After each photo, you can email the full 360-degree image to yourself, complete with shareable social media links.
Covering the walls were Samsung’s digital photo walls with interactive touchscreen capabilities. Imagine, trying on a full outfit inside of your favorite store without even taking off your coat!
This technology is setting the new standard for how people shop, and reinventing the world of retail to better connect with the millennial shoppers.
Imagine, trying on a full outfit without taking off your coat!
Digital mirrors will show personalized marketing and information to shoppers.
With the amount of time that we are spending staring at the screens of our phones, Samsung has blown this screen up and personalized it. As consumers’ attention spans — and ability to be amused — shrink, the demand for a personalized experience grows.
The digital displays and mirrors bridge the gap from traditional shopping experiences to the type millennials demand.
At the end of the night every attendee, including myself, left with an exciting taste of what the fusion of technology and fashion is going to do for retail. I cannot wait to see what else Samsung develops to inspire, intrigue, and amaze shoppers of the future.
Our publisher is a big fan of Simone Cecchetto‘s A1923: an artisanal menswear collection that has had moments in retail outlets such as Barneys, but exists mainly as a cult brand favored by those who love artisanal menswear.
So it was that I found myself in A1923’s Paris atelier, previewing the AW17 collection with the help of sales rep Christina Lynch.
The small, bright cave that doubled as a showroom was a perfect complement to collection. The space insisted on the rugged appeal and destructive features that are A1923.
For the first order of business, Christina informed me on was that all shoes are hand-painted and hand-stitched. Hand-stitched shoes? Yes, please.
Hand-stitched shoes? Yes, please.
The first thing to note is the exotic, and high quality leathers they use. A current go-to is kangaroo skin for both shoes and the outerwear. (Kangaroo, which feels like rubber to the touch, has 10 times the tensile strength of cow, making it both resilient and supple.)
The whole manufacturing-to-consumer process is so important to the DNA of the brand. They buy the pelts themselves and treat it to the designer’s liking, making sure that what they’re offering to their clients is up to the expectation of the designer and the clients as well. Boots have a buffalo sole for durability and edge.
Boots have a buffalo sole.
They carry every step of the design process very personally, and are proud of the way they can cater to their clients’ tastes: so much so that the brand is now venturing into a customizable sector in three key areas. The client can select the type of leather, up to three colors to dye, their preferred color sole, and welt. Bringing the customer into the process of the manufacturing process of the shoes they will wear for many years produces a unique and intimate connection that the client will never forget. They are guaranteed to get the quality and design they always expect, with personality infused.
The brand is now venturing into a customizable sector in three key areas.
The same supreme quality and design from footwear carries over to the apparel, with exclusively English and Japanese fabrics used. The brand washes and colors the fabrics themselves, to cater to the color range that it identifies with.
600 gram linens are used, rethinking the fabrics used in a typical Autumn/Winter collection and repurposing them for utility and look. The manipulation of fabric gives it a nice, smooth hand and yields a warm trouser with a hit of metal for closure. The blazers are also made using the 600 gram linen, in MF (hand) stitching.
Exclusively English and Japanese fabrics are used.
One of my favorite features in the collection is the paper and cotton trousers. Oddly enough, you can feel the paper in the stiffness of the hand but naturally the strength comes from the cotton. I imagine they make a warm pair of legs.
The finishings of the garments are brilliantly raw, but not overlooked. Exposed boning, yarns, and seams are left visible, but held down for comfort with the use of transparent tape with sheen. The designer ignores the excess fabrics typically used in lining. He accentuates the beauty and brings attention to the construction of each piece, which is so thoughtfully done with mastery and skill.
Conclusion:
In the times of fast fashion and factories stamping out repeat styles, it’s hard to find a designer who offers such high quality and old production techniques, while many designers looking to make cheap, lower quality goods. This is the brand to shop for someone that is looking for supreme quality design, handwork and passion. This brand is not looking to target the everyday consumer. This one is for those looking for the passion that drives the designer to do their work every day, illustrated in the final product.
Founded by Savita Kaye as Lady K Productions, the House of iKons has drawn fantastic crowds since their launch in 2014.
House of iKons success is based on the unique concept, celebrating the new generation of global fashion talent.
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.
In addition to House of iKons DURING London Fashion Week, shows have taken place in Los Angeles, Beijing, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Launching in its sixth city Manila, Philipines October 2017.
Designers have been signed to departments stores, boutiques, wardrobe for music videos and working with major celebrities such as JLo, Katy Perry, Lady Ga Ga, Paris Hilton, Brtiney Spears, Tyra Banks to name but a few.
Designers have been signed to departments stores and working with major celebrities.
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.
Amazing designers from around the world will be exhibiting.
Isossy Children
Nicole Jane
Naforrer
NNC
Jolie
DK House of Fashion
EmMarie by Emma Curtis
Shaleena Nowbuth
Evening
Grand opening Niche Clothing
Streetlethic by Reka Orosz
Ana Bella Millinery
Raquel Sutherland
SonderWear
Caroline Coco
AMIRAB
BDODI
Beyond Label by Andreea Deaconu
Grand Finale Dimple Amrin
Sponsored by Indie Faces, Hema Vyas, Simply Unique, Safs World of Beauty
David Lopez using T3 tools and Kenra Platinum Hi-Def Hair Spray
The overall impression of the collection was of 1990s Hollywood decadence. This could be palpably felt in the flirty mix of jewel-tone greens and pale blues in conjunction with mixed textures.
