ALTERNATIVE COVERS
Ellen De Weer — THOMAS GOLDBLUM
India Tuersley — FANNY LATOUR-LAMBERT
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Julia Frauche — URIVALDO LOPES
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Niki Trefilova — LENY GUETTA
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Kate Grigorieva — JACK WATERLOT
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Ashley Smith — URIVALDO LOPES
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Arthur Gosse — URIVALDO LOPES
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THE FASHION ISSUE
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INSPIRATION
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BEAUT Y
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INTERVIEW
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JEWELLERY
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VOYAG E
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COLLECTION
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DIARY
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EDITOR'S LETTER
Sleiman Dayaa Editor-in-chief
Dear Slimi Magazine readers,
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welcome to our second release “ The Fashion Issue”. It is with ultimate excitement and joy that we are introducing to you “the Fashion Issue” where we strive to surprise you with our stories and collaborations. You, our readers and supporters have been wonderfully embracing our first release “The Wild Issue” all over the globe; a cherished experience which enticed us to work harder so our second issue meets your expectations. “The Fashion Issue” story starts with our 7 different covers featuring top models Julia Frauche, Ashley Smith, Ellen De Weer, India Tuersley, Kate Grigorieva, Niki Trefilova and Arthur Gosse.
We traveled across different continents for our shoots and worked with great photographers, stylists and beauty experts; all to the delight of our readers. The “Fashion Issue” takes you on a trip to Africa for the exclusive Roberto Cavalli editorial, to the United States for the “Hello, I love you” shoot with top model Ashley Smith, and to France for “le village” shoot to name a few… Also, we are very excited to disclose with you our up-close interviews with inspiring people such as Amanda Seyfried, Giuseppe Zanotti, the nose of Hermès Christine Nagel, Sharaya J...
We wish that this Issue will inspire you and that you will enjoy the content as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Urivaldo Lopes
Laure Dansou
Fashion Editor
Creative Director
Beauty Editor
After having spent 5 years of her life in Australia - where she also studied journalism - Fleur returned to her hometown, Paris. That is where she decided to build her career around her first love : fashion. Self-taught, she quickly made a name for herself into the fashion industry, where she worked with some of the best photographers. She seeks inspiration in everything that surrounds her, from the streets of Montmartre where she resides, to the moody atmosphere of an Almodovar movie. Her style is unique : she loves to mix and match pieces in a surprising yet very fashion-oriented way, creating cinematographic sceneries.
Urivaldo was born in Mindelo, Cape Verde. He left his home country at the age of 15 for France and Italy where he started as a fashion designer and photographer. Working at Blumarine in Italy, he would later become world renowned for his talent. Like most artists living in culturally artistic cities, he found himself inspired by the beauty surrounding him. From the centuries old artworks and architecture, to the luxury of high-end fashion and glamour, everything seemed like a source of inspiration to him. His work is styled with intricate craftsmanship and design, resulting in exotic and sensual vibes combined with cutting edge lines, symmetry and gloom.
Self taught make up artist with more than 10 years experience in the business. Laure started her make up journey in the field of advertising (We are from LA, “les mégaforces”, So We, Yohann Lemoine....) to be later trusted by prominent fashion photographers as Ellen Von Unwerth, Paolo Roversi, Fanny Latour Lambert and major fashion and beauty houses as Céline, Elie Saab, Lancôme, Chanel, Helena Rubinstein, Blumarine etc.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Farouk Chekoufi Writer
After studying luxury fashion design and communication in Europe, Farouk Chekoufi worked as a fashion editor in Paris. He also did several tasks as a fashion television director MNET TV and as a fashion and brand consultant. He was a fashion press relation agent in New York, which lead him to his current position at the helm of very stylish magazines, including our own. In the last decade, Farouk has covereds around 10,000 fashion shows around the globe. Today, Farouk Chekoufi writes for major international fashion magazines.
Fanny Latour-Lambert
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Photographer
Born in Paris, Fanny, learned drawing and painting at an early age and created illustrations with which many recognized her to be a great talent. Entering her teen years, with a requisite dose of rebellion; she dropped the pencil for a while. When Fanny turned 15, she decided to rediscover her artistic ability but was quickly frustrated by the lack of spontaneity and capacity to capture an instant that drawing fulfilled. It is this that pushed her to photography and at this time that she be-
gan her career as a photographer. Since first picking up the camera, Fanny has worked with several international magazines.
Vanessa Motte & Hugo Mathieu Passionate travellers
Born in Nice, Vanessa quickly became a passionate traveler thanks to her globe-trotting parents who made her discover the world. Paying attention to moments of life, she transcribes specific details of her travel through all the emotion and sensation she feels. She now publishes those short texts in collaboration with Hugo Mathieu, a young photographer who share, through his photos, her vision of the world. They capture together highlights of their trip and invite their readers to escape.
Carlos Fiasco Writer / Editor
Ca rlos Fia sco wa s born in Savannah, Georgia. He is based in New York City where he writes for television channels and major brands. Carlos started his career in the fashion industry as a model after being scouted in Central Park, NY. He went on to producing fashion shows during the New
York fashion week for the past seven seasons. While working under great mentors, Carlos enhanced his career : he now owns his own media production company.
Leny Guetta Photographer
Ever since Leny was a child, he felt the need to create images. Although he started with drawing and painting, he became a photographer quite naturally. Very skilled with the camera and passionate about numeric imaging, he made any tools his own to put greatness in his creations.
Jack Waterlot Photographer
Born in Paris, he began capturing the beauty of the people, places and cultures at a very young age. Jack was introduced to fashion in his teens and soon realized that the industry offered the perfect blend and contrast of his passion of photography and the world of artistic expression that he was looking for.
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T H E FA S H I ON I S S U E
Hello, I love you by U r i va l d o L o p e s
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Element by J a c k Wa t e r l o t Mendinga by U r i va l d o L o p e s Le village by U r i va l d o L o p e s
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The Black Dahlia by T h o m a s G o l d b l u m
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Hello, I love you.
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model — Ashley Smith at Elite
clothing by : John Galliano, Barbara Bui, Sandro, Chloé, Stella McCartney, Versace, Sandro, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, Bally, Céline, Burberry Prorsum, Allude, Jitrois, Mikyta, Tryb212, Urban Outfitters, Hat Attack, Unhada, Gucci
Photographed by Urivaldo Lopes Style by Fleur Huynh Evans
hair stylist — Jerome Cultera makeup artist — Sierra Min
previous page : pants, vest and coat by John Galliano, white shirt by Barbara Bui, shoes by Sandro
skirt and neckpiece by Versace, top by Sandro, velvet boots Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane
previous page : printed shirt and suede skirt by Bally, leather bag by CĂŠline,belt by Barbara Bui, shoes by Sandro right page : dress by Burberry Prorsum, top by Allude, velvet boots Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane
suede dress by Jitrois
dress, suede coat and bow tie Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane
right page : dress by CĂŠline, belt by Barbara Bui and sunglasses by Mikyta
suede coat Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, suede pants by Jitrois, shirt by Tryb212, sandals by Barbara Bui, hat by Hat Attack, jewellery by Unhada
vest and coat by John Galliano, white shirt by Barbara Bui, stylist's own tie
dress by John Galliano, top by Stella McCartney, socks by Urban Outfitters
suede coat Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, suede pants by Jitrois, shirt by Tryb212, sandals by Barbara Bui, hat by Hat Attack, jewellery by Unhada
dress, belt and velvet boots Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, bag by ChloĂŠ, sunglasses by Gucci
vest, skirt and turtleneck by Allude, shoes by Barbara Bui
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model — Kate Grigorieva at The Lions
clothing by : Y's, Jitrois, Iris Van Herpen, Yojhi Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood, Mise en Cage, Bally, Bowie Wong, Kenzo, On Aura Tout Vu, Faustine Steinmetz, Dorhout Mees, Bocage, AF Vandervorst, Nour Hammour, Walter Steiger
Photographed by Jack Waterlot Style by Fleur Huynh Evans
hair stylist — Adam Markarian makeup artist — Yacine Diallo
previous page : vest and pants by Y's, leather gloves by Jitrois current page : bodysuit by Iris Van Herpen, kimono by Yojhi Yamamoto, skirt by Issey Miyake
leather jacket and skirt by Jitrois, hat by Yohji Yamamoto
current page : jacket by Vivienne Westwood right page : crop top and pantie by Mise en Cage, coat by Bally, dress worn as jacket by Bowie Wong
current page : bodysuit by Iris Van Herpen left page : jacket and boots by Kenzo, leather gloves by Jitrois
top, sleeves and skirt by Yohji Yamamoto, sandals by Y's
dress by On Aura Tout Vu, top by Faustine Steinmetz, pants by Dorhout Mees, sleeves by Yohji Yamamoto, sandals by Bocage right page : jacket, pants and boots by AF Vandervorst
jacket by Dorhout Mees, shirt by Yohji Yamamoto, sandals by Y's
jacket by Nour Hammour, top by Faustine Steinmetz, skirt by Y's, platform shoes by Walter Steiger
model — Ashley Smith
Clothing by : John Galliano, Barbara Bui, Sandro, Chloé, Stella McCartney, Versace, Sandro, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, Bally, Celine, Burberry Prorsum, Allude, Jitrois, Mikyta, Tryb212, Urban Outfitters, Gucci
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Mendiga
Photographed by Urivaldo Lopes Style by Fleur Hyevans
hair/makeup — Laure Dansou
Special thanks to the Mendinga dancers of Fonte Felipe
Mendinga
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model — Djenice Duarte at Wilhemina
clothing by : Roberto Cavalli Exclusive a look at Peter Dundas' first collection
Photographed by Urivaldo Lopes Style by Fleur Huynh Evans
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le village
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model — Julia Frauche at WM Paris
clothing by : Vivienne Westwood, Yohji Yamamoto, Atlantique Ascoli, Sandro, Jitrois, Y's, Clarisse Hieraix, Allude, Faith Connexion, Lanvin, Urban Outfitters, Céline, Dice Kayek Couture, Etienne Jeanson, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane
Photographed by Urivaldo Lopes Style by Fleur Huynh Evans
hair/makeup — Laure Dansou assistant digital — Nicolas Fleure
previous page : white shirt by Vivienne Westwood, lace up gown by Yohji Yamamoto, headpiece and crochet gloves vintage current page : printed shirt and corset by Vivienne Westwood, shirt by Atlantique Ascoli, skirt by Sandro, headpiece vintage
leather gown by Jitrois, coton shirt by Y's, headpiece vintage right page : turtleneck by Allude, lace dress by Faith Connexion, silk dress by Lanvin, crochet gloves vintage
current page : sequin dress, fur cape and leather belt Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, crochet gloves vintage left page : sequin dress Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, oversize shirt by Dice Kayek Couture, collar and crochet gloves vintage
leather gown by Jitrois, coton shirt by Y's, headpiece vintage right page : leather jacket by Jitrois, black shirt and skirt by Clarisse Hieraix, crochet gloves vintage
turtleneck by Allude, lace dress by Faith Connexion, silk dress by Lanvin, socks by Urban Outfitters, crochet gloves vintage
oversize shirt by Dice Kayek Couture, pleaded skirt by Clarisse Hieraix, capeline by Etienne Jeanson, collar and crochet gloves vintage
hat by Yohji Yamamoto, leather jacket by Jitrois, black shirt by Clarisse Hieraix
double breasted coat by CĂŠline, high collar coton shirt by Vivienne Westwood, oversized hat by Yohji Yamamoto archives
sequin dress and leather belt Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, coton shirt by Y's, patent sandals by Lanvin, socks by Urban Outfitters, crochet gloves vintage
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THE BLACK DAHLIA
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model — Ellen de Weer at Viva
clothing by : Acne Studios, Dior, Opéra National de Paris, Kenzo, Céline, Kiloshop, Poggi Paris, Hippy Market, Faith Connexion, Alberto Biani, Fifi Chachnil, Lanvin, J.W. Anderson, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Rochas, 3.1 Philip Lim
Photographed by Thomas Goldblum Style by Gaelle Bon
hair stylist — Alexandry Costa makeup artist — William Bartel
previous page : cotton jacket by Acne Studios, cotton poplin blouse by Dior, wool bloomer by OpĂŠra National de Paris, patent leather thigh high boots by Kenzo current page : cotton blouse with stays by
CĂŠline, cotton shirt and sleeveless cardigan by Kiloshop, silver earing with strass by Poggi Paris
wool jacket by Hippy Market, printed silk shirt and skirt by Faith Connexion right page : gingham jacket by Alberto Biani, cotton poplin short by Dior, velvet and satin double and cotton shirt with silk bow by OpĂŠra National de Paris
cotton and lace shirt by OpĂŠra National de Paris, lace corset by Fifi Chachnil, linen pants and leather slippers by Acne Studios right page : silk jacket and pants by Vivienne Westwood Red Label, embroidered satin jacket and lace shirt by Rochas, satin skirt by 3.1 Philip Lim, leather pumps by CĂŠline, earring by Poggi Paris
left page : cotton shirt by Lanvin, silk tank top by CĂŠline
wool jacket, printed cotton shirt and latticework leather, belts by Hippy Market right page : silk tank top and leather pumps by CĂŠline, lace short by J.W. Anderson
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B E AU T Y
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la muse malade by Fa n ny L a t o u r- L a m b e r t
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model — India Tuersley at Tess Management
clothing by : Rochas, Neith Nyer, CĂŠline, Falke, Kenzo, Yohji Yamamoto, Marc Jacobs
Photographed by Fanny Latour-Lambert Makeup by Laure Dansou
hair stylist — Olivier Henri style — Mariaelena Morelli
previous page : top by CĂŠline current page : dress by Rochas, dress by Neith Nyer
dress and top by CĂŠline
left page : top and skirt by Yohji Yamamoto, bustier is stylist's own
dress and top by CĂŠline
hair products by Bumble&Bumble, makeup products by Bobbi Brown
top by Kenzo, dress by Yohji Yamamoto
top by Céline, tights by Falke
dress by Rochas, dress by Neith Nyer
text by Charles Baudelaire in Les Fleurs du Mal
Ma pauvre muse, hélas! qu'as-tu donc ce matin ? tes yeux creux sont peuplés de visions nocturnes, et je vois tour à tour réfléchis sur ton teint la folie et l'horreur, froides et taciturnes
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J E WE L L E RY
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Medusa by L e ny G u e t t a
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model — Niki Trefilova at Silent Paris
jewellery by : Buccelati, Mauboussin, Lorenz Baumer, Chanel, On Aura Tout Vu, Sommier
Photographed by Leny Guetta Style by Fleur Huynh Evans
hair stylist — Jean Baptiste Santes makeup artist — Lamia Bernard
previous page : Incanto necklace with pendant, earrings and bracelet by Buccelati, headpiece by Sommier current page : Symphonie d'Amour necklace, bracelet and earrings in white gold and diamonds by Mauboussin
Incanto necklace with pendant, earrings and bracelet by Buccelati
puces boutons pliage earrings in pink gold with smoked quartz and white diamonds by Lorenz Baumer right page : Lion rugissant Beryl bracelet, Constellation du Lion broach and Lan Norco ring by Chanel
red and white gold necklace with tanzanite pendant and Gecko bracelet by Lorenz Baumer
Cardinale ring in pink gold with pink and green tourmaline, sapphire, and choco diamonds, Oursin ring in white gold with diamonds and sapphires, Fusion ring in pink gold with amethyst, pink and purple sapphires and green tourmaline by Lorenz Baumer
Swarovski crystal Light rings by On Aura Tout Vu
Black Patina necklace and Somewhere Else Kingdom Couture crown by On Aura Tout Vu
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Saint Laurent by H e d i S l i m a n e
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Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent — AW 2017
Saint Laurent at the Palladium is Hedi Slimane's last collection for the french house. It took place in Hedi's hometown, Los Angeles. Tribute.
Photographed by Katy Pritchett
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Sharaya J. by C a r l o s F i a s co
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Sharaya J. by Carlos Fiasco
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She is partnering up with Fashion Designer Alexander Wang, working alongside her teacher and mentor Missy Elliott, and is the newest face
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to Wilhelmina Model's celebrity board.
Being herself has never been a problem for Sharaya J. Birth name Sharaya Howell. Sharaya talks about growing up in Jersey City, New Jersey. “I'm not even going to pretend. I grew up in the hood and it was tough, but I did grow up with some really awesome parents who were really focused on making sure we were good kids and that we had morals, who set goals and made us into kids that dreamed big! And that was us. It was kind of like a Cinderella story. Growing up in the hood and having all the negativity around it was hard but, with big dreams and high goals, beating those stereotypes and becoming something great was all i could see.”
While talking about Sharaya's up bringing, she talked about how having a father in the business helped mould her into the artist that she is today. “My Father was in a Hip-Hop group called Double XX Posse in the 90s. So I grow up in a musical family and home. I remember as a kid, I would come home from school and there would be a session going on in the living room, or you can always find my father in the bathroom. He called it his office. You could find him writing verses with instrumentals hours and hours on end. That is where I learned about the grind and hustle of the business. Day in! Day out! Music was all around me. My house was Hip-Hop.”
The next topic was BANJI. The way this young lady empowers womenis incredible. My question was to talk a little about the Banji Movement. “Well Banji is an acronym for Be Authentic Never Jeopardize Individuality. And the movement was created because someone tried to make me jeopardize my own personal acronym and my individuality, so I just took the movement as an opportunity to step into my own power and my truth and know that I am beautiful in the skin I'm in, and love my uniqueness and love that my swag is different and that it is okay. So it is a model I live my life by. So I have a lot of Banji babes out there joining every day. Its a great thing.”
"as long as fashion is evolving I will be evolving"
Still on fashion, my next question is “What does fashion mean to you ?” “Fashion is very important to me. I think fashion is just as important as music, because it's another form of creative expression. I’ve always dressed the way I wanted to dress. My fashion style it's all me. How I look going out is the same going to the mail box or picking up coffee in the morning. My friends call me extra credit because my fashion is always on! It’s my look and not a gimmick. I love that you can tell a story through fashion. With real style it doesn’t matter how much it costs as long as the flavour is there and you make it your moment. Like I always say the world is a stage.” Sharaya J is on a mission to shake things up, make music fun and just make stuff for people to rock to.
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We talked earlier about Sharaya musical background. But to my surprise Sharaya mentioned that music wasn't her first love. And she opened up that it was dance. After she explained it made perfect sense. “I think I was just so interested in the creativity of the art of dance. It's a form of expression. And I loved it. It was something that just took off.
Being that this is the SLIMI Fashion issue, we get on to fashion and style and that leads me into my next question. How did you come to cut your hair and why this colour ? “Ever since I was a young girl I loved wave. My friends use to call me the wave queen. I use to rock yellow tracks, red tracks, punk tracks, I just love to experiment with different hair styles. And I was never afraid to cut it. I thought it's hair it will grow back. And for this cut I was very inspired by Bobby Brown. I'm a big fan. But who knows I might go back to the waves.
Never say never, as long as fashion is evolving I will be evolving.”
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I would like to say I was in the right place at the right time. Because I have worked with a lot of amazing artist from Ciara, Diddy, Rihanna, Alicia Keys… I mean the list goes on and on. From touring all over the world to dancing as a child it was always in me. So yes! Dance was my first love and always will be.”
photography — Urivaldo Lopes style — Fleur Huynh Evans makeup — Victor Noble
previous page : bralette by Mise en Cage, oversized coat by AF current page : bralette by Calvin Klein, wool coat by Bally, leather shorts by Ash Studio, boots by Kenzo and stylist's own stockings
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I N S P I R AT I O N
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Ghassan Kitmitto & Amine El Bacha Ed d y Bogae r t
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Jack Servoz BL AC K COLLECTION
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“Edgar Allan Poe likes to place his subjects on violet and green backgrounds which reveal the phosphorescence and the fragrance of the storm - so-called “inanimate” nature quivering with a supernatural and galvanising thrill.” − Baudelaire “Not unrelated to the Dadaists, his artistic practice, seen as a constant exercise towards rebellion, with a certain fascination for sabotage, causes him to exorcise - through rituals that he deems to be clean - the dominant ideas of our society in order to reactivate the power of the primitive - that world which is a catalyst of high magic. The artist is always in search of a future mythology, drawing from multiple sources : from the universe of Edgar Allan Poe to the London underground scene of the 70s and the punk-rock scene of the 90s, with which the artist was familiar, he crosses borders and expands the boundaries between form and medium. Flyers for illegal concerts, album-art projects, punk-rock fanzines... of which he reconstitutes the crude logos - simple and aggressive messages - are reworked, repositioned and opposed to masks connected to primitive civilisations. Done using several layers of acrylic, they reveal buried words and images - in amongst the covering up and revealing - and convey their message of original knowledge.
With a need for direct expression, and with a spontaneous view towards daily realities (which are often the probe for new waves), he also decrypts the “pathos” force of bodypainting, which he conveys to his pictures, but also produces new media. In a kind of political pavement, joining the subversive grace of Jean Genet, he builds a bridge between the dirty walls of Paris and the prisons of South America where hard nuts do tattoos, day and night - so many destinies distanced from each other, by inscribing messages of love in their skin which have since became derisory. To paint is to engage a dramatic action, in the course of which reality is torn. What counts is the drama of the act itself, the moment when the universe escapes to meet its own destruction”
— Propos de Picasso, quoted by Françoise Gilot, p. 49 in : Vivre avec Picasso, Francoise Gilot, Carlton Lake
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Ghassan Kimitto & Amine El Bacha B E I R U T - PA R I S - N E W YO R K
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Within these works a story is told. The story begins with a meeting between two artists from different generations and ends with them bringing the fruition plans to unite their media. After capturing moments of reality offered through his shutter, and transferring these images onto aquarelle paper, the photographer passed his work to the painter.
The idea for this project was conceived in an act of friendship between the two artists. Kitmitto perfected his technique of transferring Polaroids on cotton paper. He further personalized each piece by embellishing them with additional pencil. Having at one time photographed the painter, Kitmitto offered El Bacha a Polaroid transfer portrait. This portrait transported the painter back to a time when he had completed a similar work to those presented today, with the photographer Irene Ionesco. Gift, reminiscence, and subsequently, accord lead to a project in common between two artists.
Subject These works could have easily been gathered together under the title of “Travel Diary”. The diary chronicles the photographer’s travels across human enclaves stretching from Beirut to New York, with a transit in Paris. During each journey, the viewpoint captured by the photographer was entrusted to the painter in order to that he recreates his own world. The fusion of the two perspectives provides for
certain aspects of the cities’ souls to be framed, and a new movement is created. This movement measures the pulse of each city’s life. Paradoxes, sensuality, diversity, and sometimes even chaos are offered through both symbolical personalities and real individuals raised on a pedestal, as Greco-Roman gods. The Union between Kitmitto’s photography and El Bacha’s painting provides the eye with a universal feeling of liberation, which could not have been achieved using one form without the other.
Exhibitions This collaboration work was first exhibited in 1998 in Paris at L’espace Photographique de Paris, sponsored by MEP, then in Beirut at Sursock Museum. Many of this work are already part of International collections. A new exhibition is recently in preparation including recent add ups, to be shown by the New Year 2017 at the Mark Hachem Gallery in Beirut. The alchemy is still operating between the two artists and the work is even more vibrant, colorful and lively. The result is full of magic and hope.
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A New York City-based artist with a lot of passion. As far as his influences go, childhood has had a deep effect on Eddy’s art. The frequent moves from country to country and the required adaption as a result to various cultures greatly effected his personality and its broadness, influencing both a desire to release any anxiety and to capture love in the expression of Eddy’s art.
The release of color everywhere in no defined stroke or direction, sends a subliminal message. Eddy paints on the roof, in his garage, on the streets and always wear his art on jackets and on the crazy glue beautiful women in his paintings to arouse the viewer and provoke shock value. As if saying “I will use the strongest glue I know of to keep you where I put you. Where I need you to be”. Every artist needs a story. We all experience deficit and feel lost at moments in our lives. It’s inevitable. We must also see the beauty in it and where it has taken. Eddy will drown you in vibrant colors superimposed over a dark or a blank
base. There is a lawlessness, an anarchy, and a discord that could move you. Could it symbolize my feelings for my mother, or my need for love ? His story reveals the beauty in what you do, what makes you feel, and what feeds your soul by being an open vessel for interpretation amongst spectators. His art is displayed in galleries around New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. For his solo show in art Basel Miami he even got to paint a Lamborghini. Wilhelmina men’s fashion week used his art as a theme for their campaign. His art show for art Basel was one of the art shows to go see this year.
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Amanda Seyfried, Christine Nagel, Giuseppe Zanotti, Narciso Rodriguez, Ph il ipp Pl e in by Fa ro u k C h e ko u f i Golden Boy YP by C a r l o s F i a s co
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Amanda Seyfried EMBODIES IDEAL BEAUT Y
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Amanda Seyfried has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most captivating young leading actresses.
This year, Seyfried added to her success with her theater debut in Neil LaBute’s off-Broadway “The Way We Get By” in which she portrays “Beth” alongside Thomas Sadoski’s character “Doug.” Produced by Leigh Silverman, the production is open until June 2015 at the Second Stage Theatre in New York. Seyfried recently starred in“While We’re Young” opposite Naomi Watts and Ben Stiller. Directed by Noah Baumbach and produced by Scott Rudin the film was released in March 2015. She will next be seen in Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted 2,” the sequel to the box hit film “Ted,” opposite Mark Walhberg for Universal Pictures. The film is scheduled to release in June 2015. Following that, Seyfried will
star as Mary in Warner Bros’ Peter Pan film, “Pan.” Directed by Joe Wright, the cast includes Hugh Jackman and Rooney Mara. The film will be released in October 2015. Why and how does a fragrance appeal to you ? A fragrance appeals to me when there’s something kind of mysterious about it. You don’t know if you really love a perfume until you’ve worn it, until you’ve spent some time with it. In my opinion, a good perfume is layered and very specific to each person. I think women wear perfume in order to feel different or to lighten their mood or just to feel more confident, more feminine. I am certainly more attracted to floral scents because they make me feel very femi-
nine and elegant. Perfume just adds so much to your aura. What strong emotional memories do you associate with fragrance ? I grew up with a beautiful garden in my backyard, my mother loves flowers and she wears floral scents. My grandmother too and every time I see her it brings back memories, I feel like I’m a child again. The strong smells I remember are all floral. There’s nothing like a farm rose to take you back to the mountains and the meadows. I’m a mountain girl, a meadow girl, so I feel very close to that. Has your view of fragrance changed since you became the face of Very Irrésistible ? My view of fragrance has changed a
"Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be painful, it’s about finding the right balance."
What is your vision of the Givenchy woman ? The Givenchy woman is someone who is elegant but who has character and
What do you like most about being a Givenchy face ? What I love most about being a Givenchy face is that I’m able to feel like a Givenchy woman! I feel like I have gained this amazing amount of confidence since I started working with the brand. When you’re collaborating with a brand with such strong values, you take them on. I’m so lucky! It’s teaching me a lot about myself and about fashion and fragrance which is one of the most interesting facets of this job. I definitely feel very grateful for this opportunity. I’m cra-
zy about Givenchy, it’s a good honest relationship, you don’t find that very often. Do you have a beauty icon ? Why ? I would say my beauty icon is Julianne Moore. I think she is stunning. She’s a really beautiful person. She has amazing values, great character; she’s able to separate her family life and her career. And her family is most important to her. When you value your family over anything else you’re always going in the right direction. She’s done a lot of things : she’s a humanitarian, she’s a writer, she’s the most talented actress, she’s brave! She’ll do anything that she feels is right and that she’s drawn to, and that is so wonderful to watch!
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inner beauty, someone who can be true to herself. She trusts herself. She is bold, brave and fashion- forward. I aspire to be a Givenchy woman.
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lot since I became the spokesperson for Very Irrésistible. It’s made me realize how complex it is to make a perfume. Fragrance is a blend of notes put together to strike a subtle balance and the combination of these notes creates a certain allure. I was also surprised to learn how important the bottle is, and how much care is taken with its design, which is a true artistic expression of what’s actually inside of it. I think I had never thought about what goes into creating a perfume before. It takes such a long time and the effect it has on human beings is so profound.
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Your dancer’s figure makes one think that you take good care of your body and appearance; what are your secrets for staying beautiful ? I stay out of the sun, and if I’m in the sun, I’m wearing SPF. I protect my skin as much as I can, I learned that a long time ago. I also exercise everyday and I get the endorphins going. It’s important not only for my physical self but also for my mental self, my
emotional self. I’m healthy, I eat well most of the time, I take care of myself! I drink a lot of water! But I also enjoy myself. Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be painful, it’s about finding the right balance, I think. I also have enough love in my life to feel beautiful. What particularly touches you about Riccardo Tisci’s fashion designs ?
I love Riccardo! He’s in a class of his own, there’s nobody else like him. He’s an artist and also a really good guy, I have huge admiration for him. His designs are a blend of rigour, elegance and boldness, his codes are utterly unique. His shows are always incredible. Of course he incorporates classic pieces but the way he uses his emotions and translates them into a dress or a skirt, it’s amazing!
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In 2002, “All My Children” signed her to the contract role of Joni Stafford. Her big break, though, was in 2004’s “Mean Girls,” the Lorne Michaels/Tina Fey/Paramount where she costarred with Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. Together they won the Best On-Screen Team Award at the MTV Movie Awards. In 2005, Seyfried starred in the Sundance Film Festival favorite “Nine Lives.” Written and directed by Rodrigo Garcia, the film also starred Sissy Spacek, Glenn Close, Holly Hunter, Robin Wright Penn and Dakota Fanning. In 2006, she appeared in “Alpha Dog” directed by Nick Cassavetes, and starring Justin Timberlake, Sharon Stone, Emile Hirsch and Bruce Willis. She followed this with “American Gun” starring Donald Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, and Marcia Gay Harden.
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A Pennsylvania native, Seyfried started her career by modeling at the age of 11. She soon turned tow acting and landed her first contract role in 2000 as Lucy Montgomery on “As the World Turns.”
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Amanda Seyfried has been Givenchy’s Very Irrésistible ambassador since 2013. She currently resides in New York.
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Golden Boy THAT'S YOUR PROBLEM
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There’s no question that this is a young man who knows where he wants to go in his life. We quote YP saying, “Those who never try, never succeed. In life, it is not when we get knocked off track that we lose. It’s when life knocks us off track and we don’t get back on.” And that rings very true with this young man.
YP – born as Lafeyell Tucker - has not let any obstacles or difficult circumstances stop him from going after his goals and his dreams. YP is stepping out of the city limits of Richmond, Virginia and even the boundaries of the United States and sharing his music with the world. Sitting down with Golden Boy YP with the golden rams. He talks about the feeling of completeness and how blessed he feels in this moment. After coming off a night from performing for the Slimi Mag Event during Paris Fashion Week. As we walk through the courtyard of The Louvre. YP, “not in a million years did I think I would ever be here, but here I am” YP talks about how growing up in the south music was not an option. As an African American there was either sports or selling drugs. Even though he was born to two teenage parents and constantly moving around a lot, they didn’t want to lose their son to the streets. So very early on his father taught him to play football. Before he knew it YP was mimicking his father on the field and quickly learned the sport. YP talked about how the name YP came about. My
father’s friends used to say how I was disobedient as a child and it was my father’s problem…“That’s Your Problem” : so from that moment on I was no longer Lafeyell Tucker but I became known as Golden Boy YP. And it was around that time my love for music started to develop.” YP talks how shortly after graduating from high school he found himself homeless, sleeping on the streets of the South Side of Richmond, Virginia. YP talks about how he never wants to be that low again. Having worked three jobs to get himself out of homelessness, it’s not a surprise that in early 2016 YP launched his own independent record label, Golden Boy Society. And his label’s first project was releasing his album #24K. As this is the fashion issue, we asked YP about his personal style and fashion. “At the end of the day I always stay true to myself. Whatever I wear it’s a reflection of me and where I came from and where I’m going. From my bandana down to my skinny jeans. I’m walking in my truth. Even down to my tattoos it’s all fashion to me.”
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Christine Nagel A PA I N T E R O F F R AG R A N C E S F O R H E R M È S
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Since the 1rst of January 2016, Christine Nagel holds the position of “Perfumer - Director of Creation” of Hermès Parfums. She joined Hermès Parfums in 2014 as exclusive Perfumer Creator. This choice arose as much from her talent and her signature as from her passionate but unassuming personality.
Christ ine Na gel wa s born in Geneva, Switzerland of an Italian mother. She charmingly combines her scientific expertise, the rigorousness of her Swiss birthplace and radiant Italian generosity. Once upon a time, there was a young student in organic chemistry at the Geneva University. Far away from Grasse and from perfumery, Christine’s encounter with perfume occurred as a result of studying organic chemistry. She joined the research department of Firmenich, where she worked alongside a Nobel prizewinner, a scientist surrounded by young, impassioned researchers like herself. There she learned to analyse the raw materials
of fragrance by means of chromatography down to the molecular level. Hence, the infinitely small gradually led the way to the infinitely large. Christine Nagel can you tell us about your love story with Hermès ? Working for Hermès is like an end in itself. When you realise your dream, you have a huge sense of happiness. It’s so wonderful it almost feels unreal. That’s the effect that call had, that announcement. If they have chosen me, then it’s for this distinctive signature, and I have to say that the recognition is a pleasure for me every day, because I’m realising a dream. The dream of creating perfumes that communicate all the values of this house, they incarnate it. I consider it a tremendous responsibility because perfume is still
the leading entry point into the world of Hermès, and it’s an entry point that’s accessible to everyone. I owe it to myself not to disappoint. And to be worthy of the task I’ve been set and the trust that’s been put in me. There are many facets to the House of Hermès : Jean-Claude’s perfumes cover just one part of that, and I now feel I completely belong there. We would like to know about the inspiration and constructions of Eau de Neroli Doré & Eau de Rubarbe Écarlate ? For me rhubarb has a story that dates back to childhood, with a raft of memories. My inspiration was an image but also a gesture. The image of going to smell a clump of rhubarb in the garden, a clump I’ve known since
I was little but also one I just planted a week ago in my new garden. And the gesture is picking it. When you prepare rhubarb stalks you reproduce simple age-old gestures; and the smell explodes. That’s the sensation I wanted to recreate, the smell exploding. And that’s exactly what happens in springtime, nature and buds explode, and so do colours and smells. Sap rushes into sleeping plants at last.
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I let Jean Claude Ellena answers about Eau de Neroli Doré : “For a long time I’d been thinking about freshness in the most classic sense of the word. As a good Mediterranean born and bred, I chose Neroli. This essential oil from the blossom of bitter oranges has always been part of my world. It’s a raw material that speaks for itself. It’s simple, rich and precise”. Why a signature fragrance is like true love ? Because a perfume touches us or communicates with us. Because it resonates with our emotions, memories and hopes, because it represents something personal and emotional. I want to create emotions and touch the sensibility of the persons that will wear it. Your ultimate ingredient ? Quality. QUALITY in everything, even in the smallest raw material. Please tell us about the Hermès style today ? Hermès has succeeded in reworking the way a so-called Frenchstyle perfumery expresses itself. Our perfumes have French names, the bottles are classic because they draw on our heritage at Hermès and are made in house. I say French-style perfumery because we give more weight to emotions than sensations, to the offer than the demand, to seduction than usage, to the beautiful than the good, to style than trends...
What mades Hermès Fragrances so unique today ? The most noticeable difference for me is having complete freedom and plenty of time. Decisions are actually made between the Chairman of Hermès Parfums, Agnes de Villers and I. There’s no market research, no consumer panels. Marketing is only there to support the creation, it doesn’t influence it. I’d never seen that before. This stance gives the creation and the creator essential roles. It all starts with a blank page. With a feeling of emptiness which is attractive but also frightening. It’s horribly exciting, a big responsibility, all the bigger, in fact, because perfumes may be the most accessible objects from the House of Hermès. We have a duty to create, then. As I said before, it’s the space that’s given to the creation and the creator. The perfumer has a huge amount of responsibility here. It’s unique not having any pressure except the pressure you impose on yourself, it’s wonderful being in control of your own creations. How can you describe the Hermessence collection ? Offered equally to men and to women, the Hermessence collection was initiated in 2004 and illustrates the quintessence of the perfumer’s craft and all the expertise of a house distinguished by the authenticity of its creations and by its freedom of expression. Like a constantly evolving entity, where each new creation calls on the next and is part of an ever changing whole. A succession of olfactory poems, as restrained and intense as haikus (the Japanese poems that celebrate the evanescence of things in few words but with great depth), the Hermessence collection reveals unusual and poetic aspects of nature. Raw materials sublimated, reinterpreted, creating new associations. Expressed more symbolically than figuratively
to form a composition somewhere between the creator’s imagination and an alchemy of pure essences. What is the best success today at Hermès ? Today it is Terre d’Hermès, tomorrow is an other day… As a nose, do you have a favorite perfume or ingredient ? My loves fluctuate and I have no preconceptions about any ingredients. When I discover an ingredient I want to know everything, to knead it, crush it, work it, experiment with it. I want to take it where I like, coax it. I want to push its boundaries. I want to force it, tame it. I work sparingly with few raw materials because I’m convinced that what matters is by definition simple. At Hermès the beauty of the raw materials is central, it’s at the heart of all their crafts. It goes without saying it’s central to mine. Hermès gives us unique freedom to choose our raw materials. It’s an absolute luxury which lets me go where no one else goes. It’s a unique luxury. Why is perfume a good vehicle for storytelling ? Because perfume appeals to everyone’s imagination. This is due to its very nature, immaterial, evanescent. Whether populated with characters and events as can our major perfumes be, whether they are short stories that focus more time around the moment like our cologne or our garden-fragrances, whether they are as simple as a haiku Hermessence collection, all tell a story. Each perfume is a story, each fragrance opens an imaginary. What is your creative process ? It is hard to sum up in few words. But to make it short, it could be the image of a beautiful idea that our smell help us creating, and that a lot of hard work help us to sublimate. It always starts with an idea that matters to me. A place that moves me, a landscape imprinted
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on my mind, a memory suddenly resurfacing, a painting that transports me, the shimmering colours of a sari in Cohin... Any of these could be the starting point for an olfactory creation. Every morning I get to my workshop and smell the trials that I created the day before and then my day follows the rhythms of creations, olfaction, creation, olfaction…My strengths would me my audacity, my sincerity, and my expertise concerning the different techniques to create a fragrance. Today, what clearly and deeply inspires me is the entire Hermès’ world and heritage. It is very vast and rich, but it is also a great source of inspiration. I feel proud and honored to inherit the Hermès’ assets.
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How long it takes to create a fragrance ? There is no defined time, there is no time limit. The time of creation is another singularity of Hermès. I present my projects when I judge them accomplished, mature. This is an incredible luxury, one that allows the beautiful. In the house we call it “the Hermès Time”. As a director of the “Hermès heritage Perfumes”, what is your mission to promote the brand ? It will be for me to preserve, develop and make perfumes and values live. To perpetuate this pattern of a perfumery of commitment, free and bold, made of encounters but also to immerse in the heritage and innovation to better understand the present.
That is why the collection of Classics interests me because even if it is not a new concept, we can relate to it. Born between 1951 and 2000, they show the first meetings between our house and fragrance. These first olfactory steps have traced the path of Hermès in the perfume universe. They are signed by the greatest authors, Edmond Routniska, Maurice Roussel, Guy Robert, Olivia Giacobetti. It is up to me to be in line with them and those of Jean Claude Ellena. What is the difference between eau de parfum, eau de toilette and extrait de parfum ? Of course there’s a concentration process but also a gesture, a relationship to self and to other, of what we want to show, demonstrate or experience more selfishly. For example the “Eau de Cologne” is a way to scent without perfume, in an elegant and discret way. The gesture is nature, ecologist. A new bohemian bourgeoisie emerges. The “eaux de cologne” suit them, they express a new form of fragrance, simple, elegant, obvious, and a little selfish. A form of a narcissistic seduction, a fun, hedonistic and simple product.
"I like to create scents with a running theme, a guiding principle : the material."
In 2004, Jean-Claude Ellena became the exclusive in-house perfumer at Hermès. He began to write the next chapters in the story of Hermès fragrances. His liberated approach mirrors that of Hermès : each creation is the finest illustration of skills that place craftsmanship, individuality and a rigorous element of fantasy at the heart of his work. In 2014, Christine Nagel joined him as an exclusive designer-perfumer, to develop the fragrances of tomorrow.
The Novel Perfumes Like stories filled with characters and events, the Novel Perfumes extend time with their longevity, and take
The Novella Perfumes Shorter stories with fewer characters and events, the Novella Perfumes The Garden Perfumes and Colognes concentrate time around the moment. An olfactory stroll in the footsteps of the in-house perfumer, the Garden Perfumes establish a sensory geography inspired by annual themes at Hermès. The Hermès Colognes are generous figurative expressions of simple pleasures, and sit perfectly in this register of olfactory snapshots.
The Reveries Written in free form, as if following the mind’s wanderings, the Rêveries spread their words all through the home, creating conversations between the air and solid matter, and these connect to everyone’s individual imagination. Five reveries open the collection : Des pas sur la neige, Fenêtre ouverte, Temps de pluie, Champ libre, À cheval! These perfumes are borne by three families of objects, stay-at-home or nomadic : the origami horse, the pebble and the candle bowl.
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The story of Hermès began in 1837, when Thierry Hermès, an artisan harness maker, opened a workshop in Paris. Perfume has been an integral part of Hermès’ history since the 1930s, and has evolved in unison with other in-house crafts. But it was in 1951 that the perfumery venture took off, with Eau d’Hermès, composed by Edmond Roudnitska. Since then there has been a succession of creations from the great names in perfumery, each making a unique auteur contribution, as both craftsmen and artists, to the commitment to perfumery at the House of Hermès.
their inspiration from the heritage of Hermès. The “classics” - Calèche, Amazone, Équipage, Bel Ami and more - and the “new novels” like Eau des Merveilles, Terre d’Hermès, Voyage d’Hermès and Jour d’Hermès, each tell a different story and invite us to share the imaginary world of the House.
The Poem Perfumes As sober and intense as haikus, the Poem Perfumes reinvent a precious and unusual aspect of nature, sublimated by the inspired writing of a composer eager to break new ground; the raw materials are named directly to produce subtle sensations and ineffable impressions. The Hermessence Collection is available in Hermès stores and a selection of other sales outlets.
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Giuseppe Zanotti T H E U LT R A - S T Y L I S H M A N
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Giuseppe Zanotti comes from San Mauro Pascoli, a small town a few kilometers from Fellini’s Rimini, famous for its long-established shoe manufacturing tradition. In the early eighties, Zanotti was a keen DJ, frequenting eclectic, avant-garde nightspots. Shortly afterwards his natural bent for art, design and fashion led him to follow the prêt-à-porter catwalk shows in Milan and Paris with great interest. But it was his deep-rooted passion for women’s shoes and his fascination with the craft industry he had so admired in his native town that spurred him to take the first big step towards becoming a shoe designer.
What made you want to become a shoe designer ? My passion for shoes is strongly related to the fact that I was born in a village of shoemakers. My village, San Mauro Pascoli, has a long tradition in shoemaking : it started in the early ‘30s producing footwear for the army and now it has specialized in luxury and top quality footwear. I was born in a town where everyone was used to the smell of leather, since I was a really creative boy I decided to put my talents and ideas into shoe-making. I pu-
shed my innate creativity where I could receive a better return, I was very young and the environment around me made me realize I had to make this kind of choice. Where would you like to be next decade from now ? As a designer I am constantly projected into a world that does not exist yet. The future is now. I don’t know where I will be for the 40th Anniversary. If someone tells me “I want the collection for 2026 now,” I will need to spend one
month more but I will be able to imagine the trend evolution and where we will be. Probably fashion will be more technological and useful in everyday life. Future is a very familiar word in my work - projection and new collections are the future. We need to take stories and memories out from the past and fly to the future every day. What has changed the most in the past since you’ve been designing ? Since I started, ever ything has changed - from the world around us
"As a designer, I am constantly projected into a world that does not exist yet. The future is now."
Who is the Giuseppe Zanotti woman ? men ? Giuseppe Zanotti woman is self-confident, irreverent and extremely attractive. She is in constant evolution, but always sexy and with a strong perso-
What motivated you to start your own label ? after working for Dior, Valentino... In 1981, I became a free-lance designer and style advisor for several luxury couture houses : Valentino, Alberta Ferretti, Missoni, Roberto Cavalli, Vera Wang, Azzedine Alaia, Christian Dior Couture, just to name a few. This job gave me the opportunity to finally do want I have always dreamed of - to change what I did not like in fashion and to exalt women’s beauty. I worked restless to achieve my objective. I wanted to give women the feeling of luxury, quality, elegance and comfort at the same time. I captured the attention of famous designers with my self-confidence and will. In 1994, I was ready for another change. I bought a small shoe factory, with just few employees in San Mauro Pascoli to finally produce my own shoes. I didn’t have any real business plan in mind - I just wanted to give women the shoes I thought they were missing.
We know that you were a DJ, how the music influence your designs today ? In my own playlist I combine old and new music, melodic songs and hiphop, original tracks and remixes by other DJ-s. Remixes are new interpretations of a song that actually goes to a step ahead : they look at the future and thus become even more actual. It’s a bit like my job : I look for new interpretations of myself and of my product to feel more actual. In the creative process you often have to do a ‘remix’, exactly like in a patchwork, you mix and match the elements all together to create something new. What is the ultimate signature style of Giuseppe Zanotti ? I don't have an ultimate style, all my styles are different because I want to give to every woman who choose to wear GZD the possibility to find something they love and in line with their fashion taste in my collections, however every style I design has one thing in common : it is very feminine and make a woman feels unique What is the best part of your job ? I generally draw at my office and with my team close to me. Sometimes I also listen to music while drawing, depending on the mood of the moment. Inspiration usually comes in an unpredictable way, it surprises me every time independently on what kind of shoes
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nality. Women change so quickly and designers have to constantly follow their needs and desires. The same way, I want Giuseppe Zanotti man to feel young, contemporary and cool through my creations. By the way androgyny is the leit motiv of all my recent designs. I love to mix men’s and women’s elements together such as zippers, hardware, buckles and crystals to give an overall urban mood.
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to my personal vision and style. Now everything is easier, it takes a second to compare prices of clothes and shoes on the internet, or to shop via e-commerce. Furthermore, fashion has become affordable for anyone. You can wear designers’ creations buying them from outlets. In twenty years fashion has changed, but in our very case two things have not : creativity and manufacturing – these have always been our distinctive features. If we look back at fashion in the 80s, it was all about designers, their rules and ego. They were only thinking of “their woman”. It was easy to distinguish a Chanel from a Ferré woman, for example. Women were all dressed up with the same brand head to toe, just like in runway shows. Nowadays, everything is different. Women are free to be themselves; they can play with their look using their personal taste. Globalization has changed market rules as well. Now women from different countries dress the same way. There are no physical boundaries anymore. A woman can use her personal creativity to put her outfits together - this is a great option for those who can’t renovate their closet every season.
I am drawing. This is the very best of my job, the unexpected.
This is actually true for everyone as well, without any exceptions.
Your collections are beautiful and wonderfully unique, what inspires you as a designer to be strong and strong every season ? The reason is that season after season I get inspired by a kind of woman’s attitude which becomes stronger and stronger. Through last collection I was able to plumb the depth of a new level of sophistication and an even more contemporary bold nature that has been translated into modern day floral relief patterns, glitters, contrasting color shades and then suede as smooth as gloves. The beauty of modern luxury becomes the absence of rules and I actually believe that this is the strongest part of my work.
Giuseppe Zanotti becomes a such an iconic brand, how did you create this visionary style ? During the last six or seven seasons I have been inspired by the street. Before it was always through musicians and singers. Music is always a part of my design process. There are seven notes in a scale which can be used to create harmony. In shoes you have more than seven notes, think about proportions, heels, ornaments, accessories, jewels. I think a good exercise for any designer is to listen, see what’s happening and to absorb energy all around. Nowadays you can find fashion everywhere, not only in clothing.
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Your favorite star ever ? I really couldn’t say, every woman is a star to me, because every woman is unique and special. You dress so many celebrities today around the world and for red carpet, what is the most beautiful souvenir with the stars and who is it ? When I started, my dream was to create custom made shoes for celebrities and musicians. Shoes to wear for special occasions, something unique and extremely beautiful. My care and attention to details make my shoes not a complement to the outfit, but an essential part of wardrobe. When you wear Giuseppe Zanotti Design, your clothes become the accessory and celebrities know and make experience of this at any time, that is my souvenir from them. I could not express a preference between celebrities who wore my shoes because they all are unique and with a strong and interesting identity.
" The beauty of modern luxury becomes the absence of rules."
Giuseppe Zanotti fashion and accessories are so amazing, how do you designs as such chic and must wanted bags and accessories ? The first step is written analysis. You need to write down what you want to create, and take some notes on what you like. You gather some pictures, references to stories or films, and find the right colors. At this point you can make a collection project. Through years of career, it happens that you generate your own direction and learn to follow your own emotional and
instinctive feelings. A designer needs to be a step ahead of a woman’s desire. 2 steps and you won’t be accepted, 0 steps and you will already be too old. Giuseppe Zanotti has always stayed true to its Italian chic style, what is your vision today for the brand ? Fashion is becoming faster and faster as even our world is super dynamic just like the rhythm of technological and electronic innovation we are daily living in contact with. Anyway in this era of evolution we need to remain focused on the main topics of our job, I mean the manufacture and the quality of my products. Meanwhile we need to accept all those instruments that throw us towards the next future, like the ecommerce environment for example together with its global next implications. I would not drop either needle and thread or ink and paper because in my vision all this kind of elements represent the perfect balance between the power of hazarding and living an “already future” world and the heritage of that ancient handmade tradition that is deeply related to the idea of Made in Italy. Placing a high value on the collections, how did you add the trends for your collections ? Above all, I find inspiration in women’s streetwear outfits. I have the pleasure to admire a kind of super dynamic and pulsing energy in all women, which I consider really fertile and that impresses me a lot. Women are the best designers ever. How do you keep your ideas and the creative dialogue fresh, reflect’s fashion like a mirror ? I feel a constant dissatisfaction for what I make. The unfulfilled reaching of my personal “Nirvana” makes me
How aware are you of the fact that you are considered to be super chic and beyond sexy ? I am very used to working with celebrities around the globe and they are super chic and sexy. Sometimes it seems to me like I am looking at a mirror, they reflect the inner elements of my products with their attitude on stage, on red carpets and in real life as well. How many collections you designs each season ? you prefer Winter or Summer ? Woman or Men to design ? Per season, I create 1 pre-collection, 1 main collection and some capsule collections/collaborations whether there are any. I do not have any preferences between seasons and genres indeed. How do you transfer high luxury vision to the street ? Luxury is the freedom to decide what you want and how you want it. I actually ask myself what it is every day and I keep answering something different from the previous day. Luxury is a changing thought. According to this vision sneakers are the lifestyle that better embodies my concept of luxury in the streets.
glitters, contrasting color shades and then suede as smooth as gloves. The beauty of modern luxury becomes the absence of rules and I actually believe that this is the most interesting part of the collection.
Your favorite colors ? It depends on my feelings and I am moody indeed Anyway I love gold, black, dark blue and purple, to name a few.
What is your next project ? I am just projected towards the next steps, collaborations, future collections, but I cannot reveal too much indeed, this will be a surprise!
Your favorite fabrics ? If you are a designer you have to love all the materials. If you don’t like one of them, you have to mix it with new ideas. You could discover that it becomes surprising and irresistible. I love all the materials, provided that they become a second skin. What is luxury for you today ? Made in Italy is a concept deeply rooted in my current idea of luxury. This idea is linked to the rich heritage of an inimitable Italian craftsmanship. It is molded by the work of skilled artisans, the finest fabrics, softest leathers and perfect finishing. Luxury to me is incorporating modern and innovative designs with the tradition of being Made in Italy. Tell us more about your new fall winter 2017 collection ? Well, I found inspiration in the world’s most iconic nightspots which remind me of that particular atmosphere you could perceive in Le Palace Club de Paris or in New York’s Danceteria just to name a few. Through this new collection I was able to plumb the depth of a new level of sophistication and an even more contemporary bold nature that has been translated into modern day floral relief patterns,
Over the years the spirit of Giuseppe Zanotti has remained the same, a blend of innocence and rock ‘n’ roll, keeping one eye on the past and its invaluable manufacturing tradition, and the other on the future and research. His creations remain true to his original sources of inspiration, with art and music stimulating the key emotions to be turned into brilliant styling for the feet.
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How would you describe the style of Giuseppe Zanotti ? In three words I would say unpredictable, well balanced, energetic.
How many stores and flagships you have today around the world ? We have just launched the Shanghai’s IFC (International Finance Center Ma ll) t he hundredt h Giuseppe Zanotti Design store in the world.
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constantly in search for something more, arousing my prolific creative flair. You have to be strong to keep on trying day by day and this is an achievement itself. Then, during my process of growth, I have learnt to be patient that is opposite to my nature.
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Narciso Rodriguez MINIMAL GLAMOUR
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One of the foremost American designers during the last two decades, Narciso Rodriguez plays a singular role in global fashion. As Anna Wintour, editor in chief of American Vogue has said : “No one but Narciso has ever made a simple line look more stunning.” In 1996, Rodriguez received international acclaim when he designed the bias-cut sheath wedding dress that his close friend Carolyn Bessette wore when she married John Kennedy, Jr.
Narciso Rodriguez becomes a such an iconic brand, how did you create this visionary style ? I’ve been very fortunate with the way my career has evolved and that I have my own company, but when I began, I wasn’t thinking about ‘success’ per se, or the future. I was focused on learning as much as I could about design, my passion. Understanding and growing the business is absolutely necessary and working with the industry is essential, but I’ve always tried to keep the focus on the design process, celebrating the craft, evolving my particular aesthetic and always looking towards the future.
Narciso Rodriguez Bags and accessories are so amazing, how do you designs as such chic and must wanted bags and accessories ? I love designing shoes. I have sketchbooks that date back through the years when I was at Calvin Klein. Shoes are so sensual, whether they’re flats — if it’s the right flat — or heels or boots. They are just so sexy. The 3-D quality and architecture of shoes and bags is something I find fascinating and really love to work on. I can sit for days and days and just sketch pages and pages of shoes and bags. It’s almost therapeutic for me. And there is no difference between my approach to shoes and bags—or clothing, for
that matter. We really think about the cut, and there is great consideration put into every seam. And we try to be as precise as possible in all the details — the proportion, the purity and the quality. I’m always interesting in evolving my sensibility as far as possible in everything I design; I don’t want something that feels generic, I want something very special. Narciso Rodriguez has always stayed true to its American minimalist chic style, what is your vision today for the brand ? In the past, when I worked between New York and Paris, and then in Milan, I did notice a difference
"The challenge for all designers is to continue to evolve their individual aesthetic without regard for branding or trends."
Placing a high value on the collections, how did you add the trends for your collections ? I don’t pay attention to trends. The challenge for all designers is to continue to evolve their individual aesthetic without regard for branding or trends. Whether it comes to fragrance or clothing or accessories, I feel the same way; it’s a very intimate design process that comes from my very specific point of view and it is always evolving, which is crucial. For example, we’ve launched accessories, which has be-
How do you keep your ideas and the creative dialogue fresh, reflect’s fashion like a mirror ? My work is born from passion and hard work. You build the idea. Walk away from it. Come back to it. Think some more. Walk away many more times and always come back to the passion that first inspired the process. Sometimes an idea will take many seasons to evolve into a collection. I’m not interested in creating something that’s been seen before; I want to create something that’s a reflection of my vision today, something that’s optimistic about what will be tomorrow. We are in love with Rose Musc and Amber Musc fragrances, when did you decide to create a perfume ? and tell us more about this unique scents ? Both fragrances presented a challenge that was hard to resist. I was very passionate about the idea of creating a new fragrance using rose that has inspired so many sublime scents, along with musc, which is more raw. The idea for the amber musc was to honor two great periods of fragrance with my own modern interpretation. It was exciting to work with musc and
the amber accord, which was the heart of the Oriental fragrance family that started during the early 20th century. Overall, the fragrances stand as a tribute to the rich olfactory culture of the Middle East and as an homage to the Golden Age of French perfumery. How would you describe the style of Narciso Rodriguez ? Pure, clean and sensual. When you strip things back to what’s elemental, that’s profoundly beautiful. Precision and purity is what’s most meaningful to me. I love the body; I want to celebrate its sensuality, which means creating timeless pieces that fit well, look good and feel good. I am passionate about the craft. It is the part of my job that is most challenging and most rewarding. To cut, to fit—that is, to see something flat and one dimensional become something brought to life and sculptural on a woman’s body is such a wonderful feeling. To make a piece of clothing that becomes an essential part of a woman’s wardrobe—and to make her look and feel beautiful—is what keeps me going as a fashion designer. There is nothing more satisfying. How aware are you of the fact that you are considered to be super easy chic and super trendy brand ? I would rather not be considered trendy. I’m not interested in disposable fashion or fashion that’s not going to last more than a season. I’m interested in original thoughtful design that will last : stylish and intelligent design so-
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come very successful. We also introduced a new line of fragrances with Narciso. Fragrance is a very glamorous thing, a very luxurious thing; it’s a very sensual experience—and I try to convey all of that in my own way. It’s a primal signature for a woman; it defines her as an individual.
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between American and European fashion. I thought of Paris as being more focused on creativity, Milan focused on the industry and New York fashion as more approachable, accessible. Now I don’t think there are any borders in fashion. I no longer pigeonhole myself as an American designer; I consider myself a designer, period. Of course, growing the business has always been a big priority, as we’ve been doing the past several years with the introduction of accessories and jewelry—and many other projects in the pipeline. But true design comes from a very personal place, the hand, the craft, one specific view. Fashion is about inventing things and looking at things in new ways. My vision is always quite clear : to make clothes that are beautiful and functional. Ultimately, my idea of fashion is to make life easier and more pleasant by creating beautiful things that last over many seasons and make women feel great and look great.
lutions to the lives we lead today. The ultimate goal is always quite clear : to make clothes that are very wearable, very accessible. I think women today have so much on their mind that they really don’t have time to be obsessed about fashion; they want clothing that is simple, aproachable and elegant—looks that last from one year to the next.
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How many collections you designs each season ? you prefer Winter or Summer ? ready to wear, precollection or cruise ? I design four collections. Usually each new collection evolves from the previous collection. The process is quite serendipitous. Even when I’m not actually designing, there’s always a thought process going on. It’s also an emotional process, ideas germinating, plucked from all different aspects of life, the street, film, music, art or travel. A new collection can be jumpstarted by a particular image, a photo I’ve taken in the street or an idea from the preceding collection that was never fully explored. For me, it’s a great way to work, in the new language that was created the previous season, but still very much about the future. How do you transfer high fashion to high accessories to high fragrances ? My process and aesthetic are exactly the same whether I’m designing a fragrance or a collection of clothing or accessories. It’s crucial to never lose sight of the idea that no matter what I create has to have a sense of beauty at its core. People use the word luxury in a flippant way — anything can be called luxury — but you know when you are holding or wearing something that has true luxury in it. It makes you feel completely different. It is about creating product with great integrity Narciso Rodriguez meticulously and personally controlled every single detail on the perfume project ?
Design is a major part of my life because it’s a constant process and it’s always on my mind. Even when I’m involved in collaborations, like creating the fragrances, I’m always personally involved with each detail from beginning to end, from developing the fragrance to designing the bottle. Are you behind the creative vision of advertising campaigns ? Absolutely. Advertising is the conceptual voice of the brand and the voice has to come from me or it would ring false. What is your vision about minimalism ? In describing my work, I prefer the words ‘purity, clarity and precision’ to minimalism. After two decades of Style what is your opinion of Fashion today in global ? Fashion has a different meaning for each designer so I’m not equipped to say. For me, I love fashion when it doesn’t remain stagnant, when it involves intelligent design solutions and when it doesn’t overpower the woman it’s meant to enhance. Your favorite color ? Black and white and shades of nude Your favorite fabric ? I love all kinds of fabrics and different materials especially when I conceive of new ways to work with them. Today, Narciso Rodriguez’s fashion house is based in New York City where he shows his women’s ready-to-wear collections. In collaboration with Beauté Prestige International, Rodriguez created his first fragrance, for her, in 2003.
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The arts have figured prominently in Narciso Rodriguez’s life and work. The designer has collaborated in several films, among them, The Family Stone in 2005 and the 2008 remake of The Women. Rodriguez has maintained longstanding personal relationships with many actresses, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies and Rachel Weisz. Rodriguez established a relationship with internationally celebrated choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, founder/ director of Morphoses; he designed costumes for Morphoses’ American and British premieres in 2008.
In 2010, there was a comprehensive retrospective of Rodriguez’s work in San Juan, Puerto Rico to benefit the nonprofit organization Alasa la Mujer, a group to support women’s education. The designer was also featured in “American Beauty : Aesthetics and Innovation in Fashion” at the Museum at FIT. In 2010, Sundance presented The Day Before, a behind-the-scenes look at the designer and his atelier, directed by Loic Prigent, for his series on the 24 hours leading up to a fashion show.
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The designer’s work has been featured in several museum exhibitions including MoCA’s “Skin and Bones” in LA and Cooper Hewitt’s Design Triennial Exhibition, both in 2006.
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The designer continued his involvement in the world of dance in a collaboration with wellknown choreographer Jonah Bokaer in 2010, in a series of performances curated by Cecilia Dean and writer David Coleman. Rodriguez also collaborated with artist Cindy Sherman on a project for American Vogue.
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FASHION
Philipp Plein FUTURIST PUNK
by Farouk Chekoufi
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A dedication to the extraordinary, a devotion to beauty and a passion for rock and roll are the strong character traits that have compelled Philipp Plein to give rise to a brand notorious for both unbridled luxury and edgy style.
Philipp Plein was born in Munich in 1978 and educated in Switzerland and Germany. His strong interest in art, architecture and foreign cultures was shaped early in life through the extensive travels of his family, providing exposure as a child to the world’s most important museums and cultural exhibits. In 1998 he entered the world of design by producing exclusive furnishings in steel and leather initially for family and friends, which soon became a fulltime professional activity, demanding enough for Plein to abandon his law studies. His involvement in leather craftsmanship led him to experiment with leather garments and accessories, and finally to launch his own fashion brand in 2004.
The company continued to grow and two major milestones were reached in 2008 with the opening of the first flagship store in Monte Carlo and the first commercial showroom in Milan. As the young, affluent consumer continued to discover this fresh unconventional brand, Philipp Plein concentrated on creating a world class production network, thereby guaranteeing the unsurpassed level of luxury demanded by his discerning clientele… Philipp Plein becomes a such an iconic brand with the skull, how did you create this visionary style ? It all happened by coincidence at the very beginning. I started my career designing furniture and by chance I then turned into fashion, it wasn´t planned… but in the end it all went naturally. The skull was one of the gra-
phics I was using for a line of embellished pillows and was actually the best seller, this is why I used it massively in my fashion collection too, it was like a lucky charm. Your fashion shows in Milan become one of the most wanted place to be and to be seen, how do you create a such hollywood productions fashion shows ? I like to create a world around each collection, and to realize my own visions with the help of the best production companies and creatives. Since the digital era took over we don´t use our imagination as we did in the past, we don´t read anymore, or rarely, and this affects our fantasy and dreams. My shows are my tool to represent each collection at its best and to entertain my guests
and customers, it all comes from my imagination.
Are you living the life you thought you would ?
The Plein customer seems to be younger and hipper, was that your aim ? Philipp Plein is a modern brand, contemporary and young as I am. I just design what I like and what my friends like. I believe that there is no age for my clothes, it’s about being young in your mind in the way you live your life.
I never imagined to become a fashion designer… but my family instilled me a great work ethic, it doesn´t surprise me to be such a hard worker!
Why it always sexy, strong and powerful and very night shows full of amazing decor ? As I said before it´s my way to represent my dreams and vision, I want my shows to be fun and memorable. How do you keep your ideas and the creative dialogue sexy ? I always follow my instincts and my personal taste. How do you inject your own DNA on each collections ? In every possible way, I review everything and personally I choose the theme along with my design team.
How many boutiques and flagships you have around the world ? I currently have 68 f lagship stores around the world, in the 2016 there will be many new store openings in key cities like London and Rome
Your brand incorporates glamour, confidence, chicness and over dose of Red Carpet and night life ? how do you feel about this ? Every customer is important for me, everyone could feel a star in my designs and when a celebrity like Beyonce or Madonna choose to wear the brand I am flattered as it means that my designs are special as they meant to be. You creates the world of opulence, with the best shows in Milan ever, what is your opinion about this ? It´s all about having fun, my brand represent a different kind of luxury, the best quality mixed with an ironic and unique edgy twist. I am happy that the public get my effort, really happy.
Philipp Plein, the creative process of each of its collections is a ritual ?
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It very evening and very going out your univers, do you like clubbing and going out ? My clothes are about having fun. Some people have fun in clubs, I like that world but being a hard worker I could never afford to spend my nights clubbing. At my parties I am generally the first that leaves. I have fun working.
What is your next projects ? perfumes ? I have many ideas, you will see them soon. For the moment I focus on watches and eyewear but also on the improvement of the accessories in general.
How aware are you of the fact that you are considered to be super cool ? and super sexy ? I don’t really care of what people say, I am just very happy when customers like my products, I like to feel this connection with them.
I start from a theme or concept, that could come from anything, like a song, movie or mood. Then I start creating a world around it by references and finally it´s all transposed into a fashion collection.
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How would you describe the style of the Plein costumer ? Edgy, fun and self-confident.
From Luxury furniture, clothman, woman and kids, and lifestyle ? You are a multidisciplinary designer ? I love design and I have a great fantasy, creating makes me happy and I am always thrilled by chasing my dreams. I never stop dreaming.
link of course between the artist and the brand, I could never choose an artist that doesn´t fit our DNA at all.
What will be your vision for Philipp Plein for the next 5 to 10 years ? The brand will continue its growth, both in terms of retail expansion and product wise. I just lunched a line of watches and eyewear, there will be for sure other news and probably collaborations with other luxury brands.
Always a huge stars at Philipp Plein shows in Milan, how do you work with each one for each show and how the selections is made ? (between the stars to fit the theme of the show) ? I choose the artist depending on the theme of the collection but also on my taste at the moment. There is a strong
TIRADE LOVES PHILIPP PLEIN
The market has applauded this insightful collection that combines young, rock and roll style with impeccable quality, and the world of Philipp Plein is enjoying a phenomenal success today. Philipp Plein lives by his creed of breaking rules and barriers, doing the unexpected and shaking people out of their complacence, while never ignoring the main objective of having fun and enjoying life. According to Franca Sozzani, editor in Chief of Vogue Italia,”Philipp Plein is unique because he has a joy of life. He doesn’t want to be a fashionista, he makes fashion because he loves women. This is a specific, special attitude because he is one of the few.”
When he is not circling the globe managing his empire, the designer enjoys playing with his young son while dividing time between the corporate headquarters in Switzerland and his estate in Cannes.
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Another demonstration of Philipp Plein’s keen intuition regarding international trends is the brand’s sponsorship of several major Italian soccer teams, providing official uniforms for the players. The designer, a confirmed soccer fan, recognized the opportunity for a perfect synergy in dressing these highly visible global superstars : “I want to use my style to render each team member a modern gladiator, with a new image that will make him attractive, invincible and admired by all, both on and off the field.”
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Philipp Plein events around the world, whether a local store opening or a major fashion show, are unforgettable experiences. An expert at identifying and interpreting international trends in culture, lifestyle and amusement, the designer uses this talent to develop spectacular and bold entertainment for his guests. From classical concerts to rap extravaganzas, urban jungles, circus performances, Las Vegas style casinos, up to the recent women’s show featuring an unprecedented all black cast.
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Summer in Japan by Va n e s s a M o t t e & H u g o M a t h i e u
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S UMMER IN JAPAN
Story by Vanessa Motte Photographed by Hugo Mathieu
Transported to a world unknown, the arrival to Asia is overwhelming and even disorienting. Fears of the language barrier quickly dissipate when confronted with the hospitality and kindness that seems unique to Japanese people. This country has to be described through moments: a mix of illuminated ambiance of huge cities, spirituality of the remote parts of the country and traditional way of life.
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KYOTO — 07 :55pm
The cicadas sing their blissful melody in the twilight heat of August. Lanterns begin to dot the darkening sky, the air thick, heavy. In the Gion district, you can hear the clapping footsteps of the « geishas’getas » hit the narrow paved streets while traditional handcraft shops are closing their doors. Young maikos, the geisha’s apprentices, with their long hair tightly woven into a bun, display large panels of vibrant color with their silk kimonos while floating gracefully back to their «Okiya». The street slip into silence. Yasaka’s five story pagoda confronts us with strength and wisdom. The mystical quality enveloping the old city of Kyoto is tangible.
It is the perfect hour to stroll around the Ponto-chô district, the tempting smell of « Sukiyaki », famous Japanese fondue, filling the air with delicate notes. The «noren» flutter with a gentle breeze, revealing men huddled over wooden counters clutching their beers. In front of them, chefs slice vegetables with surgical precision, Santoku knives their scalpels. On the other side of Kamo-gawa river, illuminated terraces are packed to the brim with folk of all generations sharing their good spirit. Lying on the bank gives the opportune moment to reflect upon the journey down the path of Philosophy discovered the day before.
Iroha Kitamise, Nabeyacho, Pontocho-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan Website : www.sukiyaki-iroha.com
and tasty pieces of meat roasted in the middle of each table. The aroma is intoxicating. Outside, night seems not to exist here with dazzling lights. The euphoria of the city is starting to get to our heads. The nearest gaming room is crowded with Japanese girls and boys testing their skills in a complicated dance of youth. Pop music blares. The best way to find calm again is to go back to our “Ryokan”, where a sweet matcha tea is waiting for us in a Japanese-style room.
Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M, Hozenji Hanare 2F, Daruma Bldg, 1-5-24 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-city, 542-0076 Website : www.matsusaka-projects.com
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Thousands of Japanese still wander in the city lit by ideogram neon signs. This driving pulse is the heartbeat of an underground Japan. Gaming rooms, restaurants, bars, shops line the streets of Osaka, creating a noisy and visual explosion. Culinary scents of various origins tickle the noses of passers-by. As we turned around a corner, on the top floor of an unwelcoming building, an intimate and typical Japanese restaurant is serving their famous Kobe beef. The keys of a piano jazz gently resound while tender
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Fog dissipates at dawn. Drops of the recent rain shines on the graves of Samurais buried in the Okuno-in cemetery. It is time for Buddhist monks to feed the universal spirit of Kobo Daishi entered into meditation for centuries. One behind the other, their ocher togas follow the rhythm of mantras. Esoteric Buddhism of Koya San draws its lessons in nature as a symbol to explain the spiritual world. The Mind which knows itself as real.” In this spiritual moment, only sharp eyes can be distracted by a flying
squirrel on top of the monumental cedar trees of Japan. The calm that penetrates the forest gives mystique to the great legends of this sacred place. Back in our “Shukubo”, the “Shojin Ryori”, vegetarian breakfast, is served by young Shingon monks educated at the religious university of Koya San. Time for a last meditation, candlelight, on an “Om” mantra background, it’s in the lotus position that we become one with the Kozumic Buddha.
Eko-in Temple 497 Koyasan, Koya-cho Ito-gun, Wakayama-ken, Japan — Website : www.ekoin.jp
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Diary of a lonely wanderer by U r i va l d o L o p e s
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Chapter one and two
Diary of a lonely wanderer Chapter One
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model — Arthur Gtosse at VNY
clothing by : Dolce & Gabbana, Canali, Emporio Armani, Rick Owens, Louis Vuitton, Ermenegildo Zegna, Lanvin, Isabel Benaneto, Vivienne Westwood, Brioni, Bally, Replay, Diesel, Levi's, Kenzo
Photographed by Urivaldo Lopes Style by Fleur Huynh Evans
previous page : pants by Dolce & Gabbana, vest by Canali and necklace is stylist’s own current page : jacket by Emporio Armani, tank top by Rick Owens, pants by Ermenegildo Zegna
top and pants by Lanvin
pants by Dolce & Gabbana, vest by Canali and necklace and straw hat are stylist’s own
One was a wanderer, one was a muse between them, they used up all the words they could find the muse, for her muse and the wanderer, for the one he couldn't find
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pants by Louis Vuitton, shirt and jacket by Isabel Benaneto
top by Vivienne Westwood, pants by Brioni
left page : denim jacket by Replay, denim pants by Diesel, tshirt by Rick Owens current page : knit top by Bally
knit top by Isabel Benaneto, denim pants by Levi’s and hat by Bally
text by Roman Payne in The Wanderess
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And they crossed paths, on the sea of the stars lost, but looking for the few that did align the wanderer mused, and the muse wandered both backward and onward, walking in circles in their lonely minds
knit top by Bally and pants by Vivienne Westwood
knit top by Vivienne Westwood archives and pants by Kenzo
model — Arthur Gosse
Clothing by : John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Burberry, Lanvin, Dsquared2, Kenzo, Faith Connexion, Lemaire, Hed Mayner, Fendi, Marni, Emporio Armani, Brioni, Marc Jacobs, Replay, Sandro, Maison KitsunĂŠ, Etro,
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Chapter Two
Photographed by Urivaldo Lopes Style by Fleur Huynh Evans
previous page : trenchcoat by Burberry, knit top by Vivienne Westwood archives, pants by John Galliano and vintage sunglasses current page : pants and jacket by Lanvin
left page : top by Dsquared2 current page : top and pants by Vivienne Westwood
coat by Kenzo
previous page : jacket and pants by Vivienne Westwood and top by Faith Connexion right page : pants by Lemaire, top and shoes by Lanvin
trenchcoat by Hed Mayner, pants by Fendi and shirt by Marni text by Chrissie Pinney
This gypsy heart just needs to wander. Wander to undiscovered mountains and caves that guard the mysteries of this world. I will unturn every stones, I will dive through the darkest seas just to discover the secrets that were only meant for me.
previous page : pants by Fendi and shirt by Marni right page : jacket by Emporio Armani and top by Brioni
coat by Kenzo, pants by Marc Jacobs and shoes by Lanvin
denim pants by Replay
suede jacket by Sandro and pants by Maison KitsunĂŠ right page : jacket, top and pants by Lanvin and belt by Etro
coat, knit top and pants by Lanvin
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