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JOHN GALLIANO Redefining Leather

TRENDING NOW: LEAHTHER SKIRTS PRETTY IN PINK New Spring Look

Editor’s Note

FABRIX Magazine; Leather Issue Fabrix is a fashion magazine that focus’s on textiles and their place in the clothing industry. Each issue features a different material and its role in the fashion world today.We Interview famous designers from all different countries and places and analyze the textile and whats currently trending in that material.

Our goal is to provide our readers with a full sense of high end fashion as well as well as a full guide of how to stay on top of current trends.

This issue focuses on Leather in the fashion world. We feature the famous designer John Galliano and his impressive work in the leather wardrobe. We also discuss what is trending now and how everyone can join the movement. So read on and find out more on the leather world!

Sincerely,

Editor in Chief

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PRETTY IN PINK Pink leather is an easy way to keep leather in your spring fashion wardrobe. Find new styles for spring ‘17

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MIXN’ & MATCHN’

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Leather does not always have to be so formal. Find out how to combine leather with casual

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JOHN GALLIANO; EXPERT IN LEATHER John Galliano shares his secrets in his new successful leather line. Find out what crazy things led to his most famous ideas/most successful pieces.

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TRENDING NOW: LEATHER SKIRTS The all new fashion trend for 2017 is leather skirts. Find out how to pair and match and be a part of this new trend!

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HOW TO ACCESSORIZE YOUR LEATHER NECKLINES

FEATHERED LEATHER Replacing stiff with soft Never one to come across a trend too daring, Rhianna made her Paris Fashion Week rounds on Tuesday, March 10, wearing leather mules with wispy feathers on the soles. From afar, you might mistake her Simone Rocha butter slides for bedroom slippers. The “FourFiveSeconds” singer, 27, teamed her statement-making $560 flats with loose-fitting jeans, an Anthony Vaccarello gray sweatshirt, and a Dsquared2 leather shearling coat. Rihanna took the time to give her curious fans a better look at the unique fashion find via Instagram on the same day, simply writing “Paris” in the caption. The Roc Nation artist isn’t the only celeb who’s worn shoes with eye-catching soles.

Back in December 2014, Kim Kardashian wore a pair of Celine sandals, which stood out because of the rabbit fur-lined inner sole.

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PRETTY IN PINK How to keep your leather wardrobe for the spring weather.

CHANEL SANDAL $98 These shoes are the perfect way to complete you spring look. Find these shoes online or any Chanel retail store. Bring on the pink!

KATE SPADE JACKET $200 This jacket is the ultimate pink leather item. This vibrant item will make you stand out in any crowd! Find this jacket online or at any retail store

GUCCI SNEAKER $129 These Gucci sneakers are theperfect way to finish off your spring look and the perfect pink leather featured item. Find this on our onlline website.

CHANEL BELT $80 This belt is the perfect way to make a boring outfit into fun one. Don’t miss out on this perfect item! Find it on our website.

LOUIS VUITONN SKIRT $299 This high end skirt is a perfect example of some of the new fashion trends in 2017. This leather skirt will be the perfect addition to you spring wardrobe. Find it on our website.

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“ EVERYTHING LOOKS BETTER IN THE MORNING” G

BY LANA TYSOUNE

John Galliano, master in leather fashion, introduced his new line in spring of 2017 that brought leather to a whole other level. His styles and designs pave the way for the future of fashion. alliano explained how he develops Maison Margiela’s couture-like Artisanal collection, which then informs the direction he and his team take with the maison’s prêt-à-porter line. “It’s really important to have the Artisanal line. Where would the world be without the essence? We need the essence, only then can we exploit that for ready-to-wear and accessories,” he said.

The designer wore a white lab coat in homage to the founder of the house, Martin Margiela, in keeping with tradition for employees of his namesake company, quipping: “We all look like mad scientists, or doctors.” Asked if he felt innately compatible with the experimental approach of Mr. Margiela, Galliano replied, “yes,” but added: “I’m not there just to curate Martin Margiela. I understand the psychology of Martin Margiela and use that for pushing things forward.” Galliano also revealed how he feels more free and open in his new role . “I feel much freer in this equation, my points of inspiration are much freer. I’m more open now. I leave things a bit more open. I’m more comfortable with chaos,” he said.

“The industry hasn’t changed — the shows, the deadlines, production — but my perspective has changed. I can go home relatively early and actually think about what

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I’ve done.” Indeed, the wide-ranging conversation, titled “Creativity in the Digital Age,” also covered Galliano’s relationship with social platforms including Instagram and Snapchat, and the future direction of Maison Margiela.

“I’m much more in touch with the real world today,” said Galliano, citing his love for Snapchat, as well as the power of digital ‘glitches’ to introduce happy accidents into the design process. “Imperfection opens many more avenues to travel down.”

ON THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF MARGIELA, GALLIAno said: “I’m not yet in my full stride in Maison Margiela.

But I’m more in the moment, doing the best that I can and leaving options open. It’s done with joy, it’s done with passion.“You try to find a balance,” he continued. “I wanted to work more on my own terms. It’s not as bad as it used to be — that was exhausting.” Critically, Galliano now helms a much smaller studio than he once did in his days at the megabrand Christian Dior, and said how much he enjoys working with both a more intimate team and younger people, including what he called “Instagram babes,” some of whom have become his muses. The designer wore a white lab coat in homage to the founder of the house, Martin Margiela, in keeping with tradition for employees of his

namesake company, quipping: “We all look like mad scientists, or doctors.” Asked if he felt innately compatible with the experimental approach of Mr. Margiela, Galliano replied, “yes,” but added: “I’m not there just to curate Martin Margiela. I understand the psychology of Martin Margiela and use that for pushing things forward.” Galliano also revealed how he feels more free and open in his new role . “I feel much freer in this equation, my points of inspiration are much freer. I’m more open now. I leave things a bit more open. I’m more comfortable with chaos,” he said. “The industry hasn’t changed — the shows, the deadlines, production — but my perspective has changed. I can go home relatively early and actually think about what The designer wore a white lab coat in homage to the founder of the house, Martin Margiela, in keeping with tradition for employees of his namesake company, quipping: “We all look like mad scientists, or doctors.” Asked if he felt innately compatible with the experimental approach of Mr. Margiela, Galliano replied, “yes,” but added: “I’m not there just to curate Martin Margiela. I understand the psycholo-

The designer wore a white lab coat in homage to the founder of the house, Martin Margiela, in keeping with tradition for employees of his namesake company, quipping: “We all look like mad scientists, or doctors.” Asked if he felt innately compatible with the experimental approach of Mr. Margiela, Galliano replied, “yes,” but added: “I’m not there just to curate Martin Margiela. I understand the psychology of Martin Margiela and use that for pushing things forward.”

“The Joy of Dressing is an Art”

GALLIANO ALSO REVEALED HOW HE feels more free and open in his new role . “I feel much freer in this equation, my points of inspiration are much freer. I’m more open now. I leave things a bit more open. I’m more comfortable with chaos,” he said. “The industry hasn’t changed — the shows, the deadlines, production — but my perspective has changed. I can go home relatively early and actually think about what The designer wore a white lab coat in homage to the founder of the house, Martin Margiela, in keeping with tradition for employees of his namesake company, quipping.

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T S R ES life hacks you didn’t know this textile had.

Dennis Feinstein

A LEATHER JACKET IS to your wardrobe what a Beyoncé track is to your workout: critical. Whether it’s a classic black moto, an embellished bomber, or a colorful trench, the piece is a staple no matter your style.

They do require a little more TLC than the rest of your outerwear wardrobe, however.

You can’t just toss one in the wash and hope it’ll come out looking fresh and new (seriously, don’t do that). To find out how to clean your leather jacket the right way, we talked to Jess Cambronero,

design director of VEDA, the brand behind some of the best leather jackets (and dresses, and pants) in the game, and culled from our own experiences so you can learn from our mistakes.

Remember that prevention is always better than a cure.

If your jacket is still brand new and unworn, make sure you protect your investment before wearing it out. Think about it—you wouldn’t drive an uninsured car, right? “A leather or suede protectant spray is important to protect your garment or shoes from water and rain,” says Cambronero. “Kiwi Protect-all is a good option, but always spot test first to make sure the spray doesn’t cause any damage or discoloration!”

For this, pick somewhere inconspicuous like under the arm or lapel.If it’s too late and the water-damage is done, skip this for now and circle back to step one at the end of your process.

Also, check the label and

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see how long the protectant spray lasts—it doesn’t hurt to reapply every few weeks or months.

Let water stains dry naturally.If you accidentally get caught in the rain or spill some water on yourself, don’t throw your leather or suede jacket in the dryer or try to spot-dry with a hair-dryer, as the direct heat will damage the natural material. Instead, we recommend you hang the damp piece somewhere with plenty of light and airflow to let it dry on its own.

Use alcohol to remove ink stains. Have you evedropped a black pen on the sleeve of your new cream leather jacket? Take it from us: it’s not fun. Plain old rubbing alcohol (also called Isopropyl alcohol if you’re looking for it in the store) should help remove ink stains from smooth leather— but don’t try this on suede, which is best left for a professional dry cleaner.

Use a white cotton cloth soaked with alcohol and blot the stain gently until the ink has faded. Be careful here: scrubbing too hard could cause fading.

Apply a leather conditioner to older leathers.

Leather conditioner (like hair conditioner) is meant to soften and protect—but it’s not always a necessary step for brand-new jackets, which are usually made from soft, thin leather. However, says Cambronero, “For a very sturdy and stiff leather a leather conditioner would help to keep it soft.” It’s not only a tactile thing, either: conditioner prevents leather from cracking and breaking down over time.

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BY April Ludgate

WHILE PLANING ON WHAT TO BUY for your wardrobe, keep in mind that leather and black color will never go out of style.Nothing can replace the bold fashion statement that leather skirt sends when we`re wearing it and it will surely turn out to be one of your favorite style staples.Whether you choose mid-length leather skirt with full skirt, leather skirt with flowy hemline or go for leather pencil skirt to accentuate your surely turn out to be one of your favorite style and the staples.Whether you choose to wear mid-length leather skirt with full skirt, Our autumn/fall mood is on these days. While planing what to buy for your wardrobe, keep in mind that leather and black color will never go out of style.Nothing can replace the bold fashion statement that leather Our autumn/fall mood is on these days. While planing what to buy for your wardrobe, keep in mind that leather and black color will never go bold fashion statement that leather skirt sends when we`re wearing it and it will surely turn out to be one of your favorite style staples.Whether you choose mid-length leather skirt ,

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WHEN IT COMES TO INSPIRATION on how to wear the bold trend. Thankfully, one of Mango’s latest lookbooks has three downtown-cool outfits that feature the skirt, so we couldn’t have come across these photos at a more welcome time.

Patent leather can often read as more ‘80s-era unrefined than modern and polished, so the trick is to balance the high-shine skirt with elevated pieces. As the lookbook shows, this can easily be achieved with the help of modest tops and jackets that boast flattering knit ruffles, plaid prints, styl-

ONE PIECE YOU’LL SEE THIS SEAson is the black patent–leather skirt.

That said, we are all eyes (and ears) when it comes to inspiration on how to wear the bold trend. Thankfully, one of Mango’s latest look-books has three downtown-cool outfits that feature the skirt, so we couldn’t have come across these photos at a more welcome time.

Patent leather can often read as more ‘80s-era unrefined than modern and polished, so the trick is to balance the high-shine skirt with elevated pieces. As the lookbook shows, this can easily be achieved with the help of modest tops and jackets that boast flattering knit ruffles, plaid prints, stylish neckties, and more. Complete the ensemble with a pair of cool heeled ankle boots, and you’ve got a perfect outfit for fall.

One piece you’ll see a lot this season is the black patent–leather skirt.

That said, we are all eyes (and ears) when it comes to inspiration on how to wear the bold trend. Thankfully, one of Mango’s latest lookbooks has three downtown-cool outfits that feature the skirt, so we couldn’t have come across these photos at a more welcome time.

PATENT LEATHER CAN OFTEN BE more ‘80s-era unrefined than modern and polished, so the trick is to balance the high-shine skirt with elevated pieces. As the lookbook shows, this can easily be achieved with the help of modest tops and jackets that boast flattering knit ruffles, plaid prints, stylish neckties, and more. Complete the ensemble with a pair of cool heeled ankle boots, and you’ve got a perfect outfit for fall. Be achieved with the help of modest tops and jackets that boast flattering knit ruffles, plaid prints, stylish neckties, and more. Complete the ensemble with a pair of cool heeled ankle boots, and you’ve got a perfect outfit for fall.

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