CARROUSEL DU LOUVRE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Paris Fashion Week Supplement 2014-2015
c o n t e n t s FRONT COVER
BACK COVER
“Expecting The Dark”
“Marc Antoine Barrois”
Photography: Greg Alexander Art Director: Sébastien Vienne Hair and Makeup: Gaelle ¨ Bertoletti Starring: Laetitia Fourcade Story begins on pg. 124
Photography: Greg Alexander Art Director: Sebastien Vienne @ Méphistophélès Productions Hair and Makeup: Gaelle Bertoletti Model: Maxx Malloy Special thanks to Love Capsule @ Five Hotel Paris Story begins on pg. 74
OVERVIEW 10 IN FASHION BY WHISKEY JACKSON All the fashion news fit to print from all of us “girls with an attitude”, with uncles with the purple Zoot Suits with the reet pleat, going from “geekdom to chic'dom”, and all clothing racks in between.
THE DESIGNERS: Marco Zanini for The House Schiaparelli 20 Allude 26 Louis Vuitton 30 Ground Zero 36 Walter Van Beirendonck 40 Manish Arora 44 Corrie Nielsen 48
VERSACE
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Gosia Baczynska 52 Versace 58 Marc-Antoine Barrois 74 Black Swan 83 Blurred Lines 92 La Maison Lapérouse 104 Carlo Pignatelli 114 Expecting The Dark 124
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Volume II1, Issue V 2014
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I listen and talk to God daily. —John Galliano Photograph: Patrick Demarchelier/AP
I’m ready to create — John Galliano
“ARRETER LES PRESSES!” “ARRETER LES PRESSES!”
All the news that’s fit to print. From all of us “Girls with an attitude,” to guys that were in the mood. From “geekdom, to chic'dom” and all clothing racks in between!
Right: Galliano photo By PA
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The word on the street is that fashion bad boy/underdog, John Galliano, yes, that Galliano is (like the spies of old) ready to come in from the cold, and in London UK no doubt! Blimey! What! What! Is a girl to do? What can a girl expect? Well, tune in once again boys & girls as Galliano makes his return to the hierarchy of fashion during the 2015 London Fashion Week under the label of Maison Martin Margiela January 12. “When in this world the headlines read of those whose hearts are filled with greed. Who rob and steal from those who need. To right the wrong with blinding speed goes Underdog! Underdog! So you decide fashion world, is Galliano truly an Underdog, or the bad boy that will continue to be shunned and heretofore banished into fashion's abyss? Not if the queen of fashion Anna Wintour has any say in the matter (who was seen lunching with the designer on several occasions on two continents). Ana has always been a strong supporter of the designer and has offered a strong show of support by rocking an original design from the House of MMM at the British Fashion Awards. “Margiela is ready for a new charismatic cre-
ative soul. John Galliano is one of the greatest undisputed talents of all time. A unique, exceptional couturier for Maison that always challenged and innovated the world of fashion. I look forward to his return to create that fashion dream that only he can create, and wish him to here find his new home.” Lest we forget, Mr Galliano got his start in London. SLAP ME WITH A PRETTY STICK!
It would seem that at age 47 no doubt, the House of Givency has a new face in the form of miss Julia Roberts. Here's to all the women who can in fact keep up with the girls! We chose Julia for the very things that she is not which is that she is not a social media driven personality. We scaled back the glamor and just focused on Julia the person, who is strong yet fragile, says personal friend and head designer Ricardo Tischi. The ads were shot by famed photographers Mert Atlas and Marcus Piggott. The campaign is titled “Modern Muse.” “DON'T LET ME CATCH YOU AFTER SCHOOL!”
Anna Winour debuting a Galliano design, the first seen on the red carpet ahead of his Margiela comeback, with her daughter. Photo courtesy of http://www.independent.co.uk
Let's face it girls, I haven't been to school in decades “ump,..uh..ahh”, I meant to say YEARS, but it seems that petty school yard bravado is still in play these days. And I'm not talking about the 5 year-olds. In fact, I haven't seen/felt this much meanness since we first saw Betty Davis light up in “All About Eve”. BOY, was that a bumpy ride! Would someone, anyone PLEASE tell me what has that nice, gorgeous young model/actress Kendall Jenner ever done to anybody? Back in my day the girls all STUCK UP for each other. You would never ever seen/heard of Lana Turner, Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner, Dina Merrill, Lee Merriweather, none of those girls badmouthing and bashing each other simply because one may have booked VIGOR‘E! I Paris Fashion Week 11
some promo work over the other. Never! Don't know much about the young lady, but I can see that she is a model, is a gorgeous girl (think Jane Russell minus the sixshooters). And while Anna Wintour/American Vogue loves her it appears that another model Arisce Wanzer (a transgender model), simply hates the poor girl. Apparently because she Kendall, belongs to a little known obscure family the Jenner/Kardashian clan I think their called? Miss Wanzer is mad because she didn't have to work that hard to get to where she is in the business, and where she is is 1), current editorial spread in American Vogue. 2), was invited to walk in the Victoria's Secret Runway show (though she couldn't attend due to a prior commitment), 3) is the current face for the uber cosmetics brand Estee' Lauder. 4) got her big break walking for Marc Jacobs last year. And did so without once mentioning her family pedigree. Intentionally. Yes, she has wide set almond eyes. Yes, she's really, really, really tall. But isn't that what fashion is? Christy Turlington was discovered riding her horse on the family farm in California, Christy Brinkley was in London on a break from school when she came back to her dorm apt and found 25-50 sticky notes from photographers wanting to shoot her! Does that make them not worthy? If you ask most models who operate in that upper worldly percent of high fashion modeling they will be the first to say that there is enough work for everyone. So why the schoolyard bullying, the open letter to Kendall? I think someone's wig is screwed on just a little bit too tight? So, All together now...”LEAVE KENDALL ALONE!” Or KJ, if you ever happen upon miss Arisce just repeat the spell “Riddikulus!” laugh, and turn her into anything that makes you happy. It worked for Hermione Granger in Harry Potter Rise of the Phoenix? I can never tell anymore! Oh well, that's showbiz!
Ironically, it was solely because of Hermione Granger that Miss Watson was in the position to do so. I wonder WHAT! WHAT! WHAT! Hedda (Hopper), and Louella (Parsons) would have had to say about this! This is bigger than Frank & Ava. Even (she gasps...) Walter Winchell! Gentlemen remove your hats, there's a lady present! No word from the men as to whether Miss Watson was wearing Burberry or not, and it's a safe bet that she wasn’t wearing a Edith Head creation either. Seems miss Watson wanted the world to know that being a feminist didn't mean that 1.Women are being too strong! 2. Too aggressive! 3.Isolating. 4. Antimen! And 5. Unattractive. (Which is WHY every girl should not leave the house/office without rocking some M.A.C Russian Red matte, at least once in a day). I just wanna be LOVED “boo-boo-pee-doo!”
Which leads me to some of the more interesting showcases from Paris Fashion Week....
EMMA WATSON GOES TO TOWN No, we're not referencing the Great Frank Capra's classic Mr Deeds Goes To Town, mostly because Longfellow Deeds went to Washington DC, whereas Miss Watson took her considerable talents to the United Nations in NY to lobby for gender equality and the feminist movement. 12 VIGOR E!‘ I Paris Fashion Week
FEMINISM closing night showcase Grande Palaise Chanel/PFW. Was any man safe at this show? Would he want to be? Chanel models, including Cara, Gisele, etc, happily carrying picket signs, brandishing megaphones “What do we Want!” demanding women's rights in a faux attempt at solidarity in protesting. Thus taking a page from Miss Watson's speech before the World Council at the UN. While hers was about gender, social, economical recognition, sadly this should have been a show about the clothes. Or...were we there to get a healthy dosage of socialism thus by supporting said feminism by later purchasing some of those Chanel bags, dresses, coats, etc? Like trying to see of just how many licks it does take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop...the world may never know! Or in the famous words of Maude Larabie (Sabrina the Movie),
“can't we just send somebody”, “and why does recycled paper always look so dirty?” There were also signs that read “Boys should get pregnant too!” With a lone man carrying a sign that read “He For She”, “Make Fashion Not War!” I guess in a male show of support for gender equality? I don't know about you girls...BUT, I like my men KING SIZED. Think, Bob Mitchum, John Wayne, Sidney Portier, Tyrone Power, George Clooney, etc. Madonna said it best, “Girls with an attitude. Fellas that were in the mood!”—”Vogue!”
white light streaming up through a white runway encased in mirrored wall detail and motifs allowed for an optical illusion of almost invisible space like luminosity. The
Raf Simons. Photo courtesy of Elle
AND IF THEY REALLY WANTED TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE... ”WHERE-O'-WHERE WERE OUR TRANSGENDER WOMEN!!!!” Where? Who will be the first major fashion publication to feature these gorgeous women. It hasn't been done since the great Steven Meisel shot NY model Carmen Carrera for W magazine August 2007. Shout Outs to: Barney's, Jenna Talacova, Ines Rau, Isis King, Cramen Carrera, and the great Lea T. LOVE to you girls! We SEE ya! Now let's just see you in Vogue, Elle, Bazar, Allure, Marie Claire, Cosmo, etc. American ELLE/Feb 2014 did run a beautifully photographed editorial “Brothers, Sisters, Sons, & Daughters” on young Transgenders and their stories of unwavering support from family and close friends. It was handled quite beautifully by Bruce Webber Barney's campaign. THE HOUSE OF DIOR AT THE LOUVRE Invisible Runway showcase by Raf Simons with beams of
Spring/Summer ready to wear line never looked better and was totally all smoke & mirrors. Literally. Is it me or do you also like/love the new Balmain's Army ads. Can you actually believe it, models actually eating! Blimey! Tres' Chic! Can ya dig it! Most of them were VIGOR‘E! I Paris Fashion Week 13
Victoria's Secret models ta' boot. Congrats to you Olivier Rousteing! Save a burger and fries for us girls in the US! *** Though it may not be the SAG awards it is pretty close in terms of importance. The “IT” seasonal color for 2015 is called Marsala, or Pantone #18-44038. It's sorta a brownie/Pink full bodied earthy red wine of a color. Try sayin' that 3 times fast. Just you try. LOUIS VUITTON 2015 Louis Vuitton was held in the New Foundation Louis Vuitton Museum of Contemporary Art, an asymmetric glass and steel building that says Nicolas Ghesquiere, “Looked like a spaceship” upon seeing it for the first time. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE CLOTHES? The catwalk was a blacked out section of the massive main room space to “give the illusion of hovering in space next to spaceships?”
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We went on a groovy cosmic journey thru the 1960s (via huge glasses, earrings, mod tiny themed dresses, ect.) clear thru to 2014 and beyond both musically and visually. Quilted silk-skater styled shorts, neat jacquard blazers. How to “prepare for the future through a dynamic sampling of history.” “I didn't want to do a big statement at this time, I wanted to follow where I had started last season, to speak to that same cool girl.” Nicolas spoke, and we cool girls LISTENED. LV continues to be in GREAT hands! GIRLTALK!
Shout out to the new Creative Director & Global Ambassador of PUMA Rihanna! Fresh off of her debut stint with her line River Island collection. The news came as a surprise to everyone. My spies tell me that RiRi, is ensconced in Germany canoodling with all sorts of creatives, creatively stirring the pot, and the masses as well. “DISTERBIA!” “I'm excited for you to see what Rihanna & I come up with.” Signing Rihanna is a fantastic step for Puma. Her global profile, her charisma & individuality, her ambition, all these things make her a perfect ambassador for our brand.” CEO Bjorn Gulden.
YOUNG STYLE ICONS! “Kitchy! Kitchy! Ya, Ya, Ya, Ya's” out to these up n' commin' younguns!
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Gigi Hadid: from Ralph Lauren, to SI, to VOGUE couture editorials. Let's forever now refer to her as GIGI. That girl's OUTTASITE! Had the chance to talk with her in Miami and she's an ANGEL. Anna Ewers: Her puss should be on MONEY. Blonde, gorgeous. No wonder Alexander Wang LOVES, LOVES this girl. I pledge allegiance to the United States of Anna! Phoebe Tonkin: Actress the Originals/CW network. Don't have much time for the tele', but I DO have time for beauty. Think a very young Ava Gardner with deep raven silky hair. Won't be long before she's on the cover of the famous fashion bibles out here and abroad. I love Phoebe because she doesn't BITE! Fans of her show will get that one. Stacy Martin: fresh Zendaya: Dancer/model/actress. Kendall Jenner: Let me repeat that...KENDALL JENNER. Marc Jacobs “ain't nobody's fool.”.VOGUEBEAUTY. Face of Estee' Lauder. VS wants her bad. Young women & girls wanna BE her. Guys want to date her (or just wish to be punched-in-the-arm by her) which is just as powerful a sign ofrecognition as getting a valentine card in the 3rd grade. Alina Jodorowsky: French Actress. Very, Very, beautiful. Hailey Baldwin: Model/actress. Daughter of Kim & Alec. She has the genes. Her mother still has OTHERWORLDBEAUTY. Destiny Caithamer: Dancer/model. Because the Midwest US has a distinct history of producing somegreat beauties who also just happen to turn into worldwide young icons. She will be one of them. Witha certainty. Think Brooke Shields and her late mom Teri. Get the picture? Like actress Fran Drescher's the Nanny...”they had STYLE, they had FLAIR, they were THERE!” and that's exactly why we love them. This is dedicated to the memory of the great Lana Turner being “discovered” at Schwab's Drug Store at Sunset Boulevard. And it's TRUE! Life was so MGM back then...And where is Leo The Lion when we really need him! “You know the 3 little pigs sure had it wrong, when the wolf came a knockin' in that old song. He was a huffin' n' puffin' & said Marilyn I got cha', she said come on in and I'll put on Sinatra!” You know I never met a wolf who didn't like to howl ”Ahh-woolll” I never met a man that wasn't on the prowl”Shimmy, shimmy, ah-gimme' gimme!” “I never met a wolf who didn't like to howl....”
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VICTORIA'S SECRET WE LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! YOU. The next column is for YOU. But until then, I have only these two words. MEGHAN WIGGINS. Meghan Wiggins. Meghan Wiggins. Give her the wings and get on with it. Then take the show to Paris next year. *** SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO MY GIRL SIMONE SWANN FROM HOUSTON TEXAS BY WAY OF PARIS FRANCE “He loved her French accent and her knowledge of the arts. She for one had always fancied having a millionaire sweetheart. So they married up in Dripping Springs, flew her mama in from Cannes. She said what kinda' romance would make my baby leave France? Donald must be some kinda Don Juan!” — Cow Town Carly Simon And lastly I look to the young energetic girls to lead/show us the way to the future. I think that we're in some pretty good hands, fashion and otherwise. And yes, if their SMART enough, children do get to see the depths of their parent’s love. “I want to be clear young girls, I didn't have to change who I was to become a Cover Girl. I didn't have to become perfect because I've learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness. Embrace what makes you unique, even IF it makes others uncomfortable.” —Janelle Monae To all the Wolves out there who “really love to howl”. To all the men who are always on the prowl. To the young inspirations like Janelle, who should keep showing us how, to the new wave of YOUNG ICONS whose beauty makes us go “WOW!” From Paris, the City of Lights! Puss. Puss. Whiskey. Vive la Difference!
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Photography by Greg Alexander Art Director: Sébastien Vienne :: Hair & Make-up: François Laly :: Assistant: Audrey Ibanez :: Model: Souadou Gueye
Photography by Patrick Stable Written by SĂŠbastien Vienne
Second Collection by Marco Zanini for the famous House of Schiaparelli, who after 60 years of sleep, revived under the aegis of Diego Della Valle. And this winter, sable, the panne velvet, alpaca, mohair, seize the locker room silhouettes with baggy pants, jackets and tall with square shoulders and voluminous sleeves. We find the house codes, shocking pink, sparkling embroidery and fancy printed (rats cities, squirrels and other birds). Hat's designed by Stephen Jones support this sophisticated elegance and impertinence expensive to label. turn page
...when you need it. —Donatella Versace
URBAN LUXURY… it's all about the dialogue.
Photography by Shoji Fujii Written by Sébastien Vienne
“In terms of the manufacturing process, it has been quite a challenge. We have combined the finest cashmere with leather to fulfill the highest standards of workmanship”, says Karg. “And we achieved this by collaborating with the best and most experienced artisans.”The result: leather and fur intersecting in harmony with cashmere to create a new urban Allude Silhouette. In this collection Andrea has maintained her usual slim, figure-hugging silhouette, contrasting with a strong boyish look - sharp lines, crisp tailoring with masculine details. Cashmere, the material she is most passionate about, is weighted accordingly: from the finest knits of wafer to extremely opulent tailored multiple textures. A unique combination resulting in an ultra feminine hyper-cool look. Karg surprised her audience with four striking men styles. The designer's colour palette is a response to the urban landscape - Petrol and Steel Blue paired with Dense Black. turn page
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Rajasthan, the land of kings in the northwestern corner of India, inspires Louis Vuitton in an exploration of the origins of menswear, offering a timeless look of true sophistication. “While last season's collection was about looking down at the earth from above, this time we've looking up at the stars,� says Kim Jones, Men's Style Director. While travelling in Rajasthan Jones discovered Sawai Jai Singh, the king who built Jaipur, India's pink city, and constructed its fantastic Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory gardens in the early 18th century, that inspired the set design this season. From Jaipur and the palaces of the lake cities of Udaipur to Ranthambore, the former hunting grounds of the maharajas of Jaipur, and the Taj Mahal at Agra, a vision of contemporary and eternal India, which predates European traditions and spans over five to six hundred years, has been remixed by Louis Vuitton into a glamorous blend of sophisticated embellished fabrics, smart military tailoring and inventive sport style. In a spectacular modernization of classic Indian embellishment, Shisha mirrored embroidery with LV engraved mirrors, appears constellation-style across flight jackets with blue tone-on-tone high textured embroidery in ceramiccoated and Mako yarns; a glamorous sport hybrid that can be worn with high-waist military shorts, or zipped into an all-in-one military flight suit. Pattern is omnipresent. The Louis Vuitton Karakoram motif is translated into a range of subtle zigzag herringbone variations in fine suit wools for peaked lapel jackets and pants with a more defined, slightly higher waist and long, straight leg. Modern India with a 70s accent shows in the tailoring colorations from warm, natural military khakis and browns to indigo denim blue for crisp cotton suits with embossed leather buttons, and the subtle sheen of silks in a range of formal darks and princely white for evening. Patterns continue in a more pronounced way for shirts inspired by Indian turban fabrics and embroidery motifs. Large scale multicolor Karakoram, shot with the season's blue, shocking pink and orange colors, appear on a dotted ground taken from India's Mothra tie dye technique, which places the dots very tightly as a traditional mark of social rank. White cotton/silk shirts are a shadowy Chikan style sampler of traditional Indian patterns interspersed with the Gaston V in patchwork jacquard. And filmy silk organza short sleeve shirts, some with Karakoram display strikingly airy Indian exoticism. Polo shirts in a V patchwork of bright orange and pink on khaki, evoke India's chic maharaja sportsmen.
Outerwear associates refined leathers, military tailoring, silks and sophisticated technical fabrics in pieces that are chic and performing. The trench in twill textured Louis Vuitton signature natural cowhide leather is both sumptuous and rugged, and the overcoat in dark silk with Indian military gold sundial buttons has a technical Aertex silk and cashmere bicolor lining for elegant performance. Twill leather reappears in a military flight suit and wool twill trench coats sport suede epaulettes, while blousons show in traditional and tunic versions in suede with suede ribbing at the waist. Knits combine Louis Vuitton Karakoram stripes and symbolic Indian patterns. The tee-shirt is treated with the collection's caravansary elephant in ornate jacquard instead of print on Indian style super-mercerized cotton. Super fine 21 gauge cashmere sweaters are narrow striped at the neck and hem with silk, while silk sweaters are given the same treatment with cashmere stripes. Spring's cardigan looks like a bomber jacket with matte jersey body and satin sleeves, and silk chenille knit in bicolor appears as a warm-up vest under a jacket. Four special edition trunks, a desktop case, guitar case, record case and composer's case designed to hold music paper, ink and notebooks, have been included in this collection in aged natural cowhide with fine calf interior. The Maison's classic Monogram signature has been reversed in three new bags featuring LV Monogram trim on solid tanned deer leather in the season's doctor bag, soft weekend suitcase and vertical tote with Monogram straps and tags. This season also marks the launch of the new V bag collection. Made of an exclusive light, supple and water-repellent leather, it is especially designed for modern urban nomads: multi-purpose bags fitting all daily activities, from gym to the office. Signed with a Gaston V, the collection provides a contemporary vision of travel, matching the pace of 21st century. Singh's 19th century descendant, Sawai Ram Singh II's crossed bridge glasses also inspired this season's eyewear, while Indian sundials appear on belt buckles, cuff links, rings and bag charms along with a guitar flectrum pendant in malachite on a necklace. Footwear for this modern Indian vision is both contemporary and precious featuring aligator leather sneakers in simple black or white. This show is dedicated to Professor Louise Wilson OBE. turn page
...style is what you pick out of that fashion. —Oscar de la Renta
Photography by Luca Zanoni Written by Sébastien Vienne
GROUND-ZERO was established in 2003 by the young and talented brothers acting like a duo : Eri and Philip Chu. Each collection is like a new experiment to which no rules apply. Like a physicist GROUND-ZERO believes that each and every garment represents a mix of elements. The unique graphic print has become a signature. Merging creativity with craftsmanship, each of the two brothers is combining his fortes to give a strong direction to GROUND-ZERO. “Zero could be everything” - GROUND-ZERO will not limit itself to being just a fashion brand. It can be diverged into anything, from graphic arts, music, video, art installation and more. The possibilities of GROUNDZERO are endless. turn page
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This avant-garde thread and needle designer was born in 1957 in Brecht (a small suburb now part of Antwerp, Belgium). He studied at the Royal Academy of Antwerp's fashion department from 1977. He completed 4 years, enough time for him to put into action his profound and original design quest for ethnically inspired artwear based on aggressive graphism and flamboyant colours. He collaborated with his fellow classmates: Margiela, Demeulemeester, Bikkembergs, Van Saene, Van Noten and Marina Yee, to create what would be known as the famous Group of the Six. He launched his first collection « Sado » in 1983 and secured various collaborations. With his menswear collection of Spring-Summer 2006, WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK has made his big comeback in Paris with creativity, panache and modernity. turn page
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Photography by Yannis Vlamos Written by SĂŠbastien Vienne
MANISH ARORA has shown his first collection in New Delhi in 1997. Three years later MANISH ARORA represented India at the Hong Kong Fashion Week and participated in the first ever India Fashion Week held in New Delhi, which will distinguish him with the Best Womenswear Designer Prize on the occasion of the Indian Fashion Awards in 2004. His successful debut at the London Fashion Week in September 2005, leads him to receive an overwhelming response from buyers as well as from the press. At the same time his creations are being sold at 75 wellknown stores worldwide. Invited by Didier Grumbach, MANISH ARORA has shown his Spring-Summer 2008 collection for the first time at Paris Fashion Week in October 2007 and every season since then. turn page
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“We’ve called her a one-towatch and we’re not taking our eyes off her yet!” —GRAZIA
Corrie Nielsen Spring/Summer 2015 The Single Girl The Single Girl; the 1960s woman was freed from the constraints of previous fashions that controlled the feminine body through external means. Corrie Nielsen's S/S 2015 collection mirrors this transformation and growth of a woman's physical, social, emotional and economical strength. The collection is an illustration of the designer's fascination with form, and the ways in which it can be manipulated in this case to define femininity outside of a traditional patriarchal construction. Corrie effortlessly creates the strong, independent and active woman whilst remaining true to her simultaneous delicacy, adolescence and slenderness. Corrie's women have the intensity and boldness for change and yet appear to be too young to understand the difference. Their shapes and curvatures align with the almost sculptural, free flowing forms of 1960s furniture and wallpaper design. The colours and fabrics that make up this collection are inextricably linked to the 1960s girl who embodied the feeling of the culture at the time. Dark brown satin above latex pants, beige duchess satin layered with off white tulle subtly embellished with beadwork demonstrate the progressive female liberation of the decade. Corrie has taken icons such as Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot and used their inherent physical and emotional presence and strength, to develop a collection that is as wearable as it is pleasurable. The woman in Corrie's collection moves with confidence, grace and ease. She is the ultimate embodiment of independence and self-sufficiency. As is so characteristic of Corrie, the female form is accentuated and reminiscent of an almost childlike femininity as she plays with pale yellow silks and off white mohair. Intertwined within this gracefulness and fluidity - Corrie's consistent appreciation of form is guided in this collection by the futuristic curves and twists taken from the Jetsons cartoon and fluid Perspex furniture of the 1960s. Corrie Nielsen, a Central Saint Martins graduate, has been successfully showcasing her collections for the past seven seasons. She was crowned Fashion Fringe winner in 2010 by John Galliano, Colin McDowell's London platform. This collection is dedicated to the women of the 1960s who shaped and influenced the world as we see it. We
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thank you for helping us to evolve into the women that we are today. In loving memory of my mother Mary Elaine Craner 29/08/1948 - 02/08/2014 *** Corrie has been described as and fulfills the role of modern couturier and true fashion visionary. Lauded globally in the press, Corrie has been featured in titles including The Independent, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, ELLE.COM, Dazed, Vision, New York Magazine, VOGUE.COM, Grazia, Metro, Glamour, Marie Clair, Fashion TV, BBC, BBC China, The Huffinton Post and L’Officiel Paris. The CORRIE NIELSEN’s ready-to-wear collection is stocked in Qatar and Russia. She has a bridal wear collection featured online at Ruby and Diva Boutique. Corrie’s studio is based in the vaults of the esteemed Somerset House in London. She has shown for six consecutive seasons onschedule for LFW and showed her 2nd in calendar show for Paris Fashion Week in September 2014 to encompass the Spring/Summer 2015 season. turn page
The latest collection by Gosia Baczynska originates in the designer`s fascination with Henry Miller`s “11 Commandments”. “Work Schedule” developed by the writer is so universal in its nature that it can be easily internalised by any artist, irrespective of the medium they use for self-expression, or more broadly, by any creative individual. Miller`s text triggered Gosia Baczynska to rethink the very process of creation, and at the same time, it introduced the context of the artistic bohemia of the 1930s, along with the characteristic fervent mood of intellectual provocation perceptible in individual looks. The collection keeps the roguish mood somehow being at the same time calm and balanced. One can imagine an obedient girl gone bad when seemingly modest dress discloses its rebellious nature. Gosia Baczynska`s favourite dictums selected from Miller`s text, such as: “Keep human! Go places, see people, drink if you feel like it” or “Don't be a draught horse. Work with pleasure only” have been transferred onto blouses, skirts, dresses and shoes. They might come either as printed inscriptions or sentences hand-written by the designer, accompanied by school child`s scribbles. Sometimes they are more visible, at other times hidden. They become an ornamental detail when printed with the golden foil on a simple black dress or a mysterious code when popping from inside the pleats. The chosen sentences, being an integral part of the garments' structure, become a statement message. The collection is composed of experimental pleats, prints inspired by typesetting, laces covered with foil and flock patterns, and jacquard knits. Pleats are sculpted or cut with laser, which results in 3D textures as well as open
Photography by Filip Okopny Written by Sébastien Vienne
patterns „dancing” on skirts and dresses while moving, which creates a glance of naked body underneath. Most of the dresses are knee- or midilong. The dominating colours are black, navy blue, pink, blue, mint-green and white. Taken all together, the above-mentioned elements along with Gosia Baczy_ska`s sophisticated designs and her attachment to surprising details, create a unique whole. The collection has been embellished with matching accessories. Silver signetlike rings use the typesetting motive and contain an encrypted message. Also, for the first time ever Gosia Gosia Baczynskaa has designed her own shoes (sandals), where prints hitherto known from clothes, appear on leather and vinyl. Upper vinyl parts are covered with Miller's sentences. Box-shaped, massive heels are wrapped in printed leather with the typesetting motive. The collection of shoes has been developed in co-operation with Nunc.” The quotes from Henry Miller were used in the collection with the courtesy of "The Henry Miller Estate ». turn page
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by SĂŠbastien Vienne Paris Haute Couture Week has started, setting off with one of the most anticipated shows in the fashion world - the presentation of Atelier Versace Haute Couture collection. The driving force of the collection was Donatella Versace's fascination with the Fifties. Even though the autumn/winter collection could be described with all the epithets that are usually associated with the famous Italian house, this time Versace also displayed an astonishing level of sophistication and grace. Donatella Versace told about her desire to move away from everything that has been done by the house before. She wanted to avoid the stereotypic overt sexiness and create something structured and almost aerodynamic. Precision-cut silhouettes and geometrically fitting metallic details, embellishments, cutouts and insertions, noble materials of brocade and silk instilled the looks with uncompromising force and intellectual appeal. The next season's colors, according to Atelier Versace, are mostly deep and dark. Black, midnight blue, purple are all there, with white tones creating a great contrast. The make up created by Pat McGrath certainly provided a strong dramatic dimension to the show. The focus was made on the eyes of the models, with thick flicks resembling wings in breathtaking shades of emerald and deep blue.
and not a form of imprisonment. —Alexander McQueen
Marc-Antoine Barrois was born in a textile industry family from the north of France. Since a child, he admired the elegance of his grandfather who remained Marc’s role-model. Today, resuming the equation between Marc-Antoine Barrois and fashion may be quite an easy task as well as a sharper one if we consider that he keeps going back to the origin of luxury without ostentation and with delicacy.
The good manner would be a good definition of his designs. Perfection of shape to flatter the body without coercion, comfort, nobility of exceptional fabrics, leathers and exotic skins make each design not only a rare garment but a piece of exception.
This enthusiasm about beauty was exhibited for the first time in 2004 when he took part in the 11th European Fashion Designer Award. There he met Dominique Sirop who offered him a job. Quickly, Marc-Antoine Barrois ‘graduated’ to first assistant and learned firsthand all the tricks of Haute Couture...
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“… I like to sublimate a man by making him elegant. I like borrowing to tradition without forgetting to bring something new, contemporary….” —Marc-Antoine Barrois *** VM: Who is the man MAB? MAB: There is not only one man BARROIS. Beyond their diversity, MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS's clients are men (and women too) seeking for exclusivity, elegant designs and perfect service. VM: What was the inspiration of the new collection? MAB: As always, inspiration is poesy… fantasy, an imaginary world where this quote of Antoine de Saint Exupery takes all its meaning: “He who is different from me does not impoverish me – he enriches me.”
Marc-Antoine Barrois
Through the experience learned as an assistant with Dominique Sirop, he joined Hermès to work with JeanPaul Gaultier who utilized Barrois’ talent to work on his men's collections. It was these experiences that formed Barrois’ style that eventually became his ‘signature’. January 2006 was the beginning of another adventure. With the support of his masters he presented a collection of experimental couture. Designing for the first time under his own label, Marc-Antoine Barrois executed one of his dreams. In 2007, he designed two other collections in which all were presented in the most glamorous events he organised in Lille, privatising the most beautiful monuments. Life is also a story of people meeting… When MarcAntoine Barrois returned from Milan in 2008, he met Olivier Boileau Descamps—both equally fond of elegance and refinement birthing a very rich collaboration lasting 4 years. The energy of both began the house of fashion MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS. New constellation in the fashion galaxy, Marc-Antoine Barrois offers a Haute-Couture service exclusively for men. Going back to the DNA of French luxury is the gamble of this young house of fashion. Throughout the seasons, the aim is to suggest a silhouette, a spirit, that will be custom tailored for his clients who re seeking for unique pieces.
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VM: Can we find your collections in the USA? MAB: The jewels and accessories are not yet retailed in the USA. However some selections can be found online: jewels on ticolas.com neckties on the French national museums website: http://www.boutiquesdemusees.fr/fr/boutique/special/615-cravates-marc-antoine-barrois [attention, please clic on the link, choose the english version and copy past the new link to have the link direct to the english version of this website] As the Haute Couture, his couture collections can only be found in Paris. Though, to design personal wardrobes, Marc-Antoine Barrois flies over the world to meet his clients. VM: What is "French elegance? MAB: I like to think that it is an attitude… Something like gallantry. But above all this I would define French elegance as the care one takes to his styling with his own taste. VM: Do men dress differently in France comparing to the U.S.? MAB: Yes somehow they do dress differently. On one hand, American society may bring into lights talents no matter they are well dressed or not whether in France, there is maybe an invisible pressure that uniformize style. On the other hand, in the US, as well as in many AngloSaxon countries, men and women take a real pleasure to wear tuxedo and gowns as often as an occasion offers them the chance to wear it. In France this unfortunately tends to disappear. Sniff...
To learn more about Marc-Antoine Barrois visit: http://marcantoinebarrois.com/
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There seems to be a steady and new renaissance throughout Europe during the Fall/Winter seasons and that is Androgyny. It takes it's place not just upon the catwalks but instead has come to encompass complete lifestyles including gender expression (like the protest signs being brandished in the Chanel gender equality show that closed out PFW), sexuality and fashion. Androgyny, which is historically looked upon as a mixture of masculine and feminine now seems to be an all encompassing oxymoron that can vary about depending upon who you happen to be conversing with at the moment. Based upon the Burberry show (menswearinspired looks on women), and design house Y-3 (female inspired skirted shorts on the menswear runways) some have tried to call it a fashion forward trend. We say that the lines, gender bending couldn't be more further apart yet so close and endearing.
[Talk about your "Blurred Lines!" Somewhere, I cannot help but to think that singer Robin Thicke is smiling.] —Whiskey Jackson
BY SEBASTIEN VIENNE Born in South Korea, SONGZIO has integrated the local ESMOD School in 1987. His womenswear launched in 1992, his menswear in 1999, and has presented his collection in 2007 for the first time in Paris. According to him, fashion for men is now free from differences between Eastern and Western cultures. His style surprises with precision. His creations are characterized by his ambitious and visual silhouettes. They embody the travel carried out by a young man to achieve his dreams. SONGZIO introduces a heroic theme with avant-garde architectural structures. These elements mix and become this desire of the young people to embody a gleam of hope in a world of darkness. Songzio, one of the Korean leading designer, unveiled 2015 Spring/Summer Paris Menswear collection on 28th June at noon in contemporary gallery filled with sensibility, where located in Marie area in Paris. About 300 of international press, prominent fashion bloggers and fashion figures including Didier Grumbach, the president of Fédération Française de la Couture, attended the show, Songzio introduced about 30 total looks of 2015 Spring/Summer Menswear collection inspired by configuration and shape of 'WOOD'. 'BLACK MONSTER', the installation in the central gallery, enhancing its completeness in scale and composition making good use of real huge logs, metal, roof and special treatment on its surface, overwhelmed audience. 'WOOD', the concept of the collection is a continuation of a consistent theme 'nature' which has been Songzio's
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great inspiration in past years. His experimental work pressing leather with copperplate, created embossed leather pattern-of last season had raised the level of menswear patterns and materials, this season Songzio interpreted the form of a wood through modern eyes and created masculine stripe pattern in graphic, produced copperplate, then directly printed on silk organza and silk mousselin fabrics. In keeping with breeze of one fine spring day, the collection was completed with elegantly oversized coat, boxy shirt, large collar detail jackets, slim tunic shirt, pleated wide shorts. Used laminated linen blend fabric for a cocoon shape jumper, pop of those fabrics provided futuristic and sporty mood to the collection. Above this, the collection presented carefully-selected linen blend and cotton blend fabrics for slim cigarette pants, Bermuda pants, body skimmed jacket and it propelled into the fashion forward sphere of the summer season. Having chosen some unconventional treatment of shirt such as huge front pockets and metallic print, completed Songzio's elegant muse style. One of the most remarkable elements in the Spring Summer 2015 Songzio's collection is knit tunic ensemble with masculine stripe knit top and bottoms, it is completed to produce new men's look. Overall the season's collection mainly traced Songzio's signature colours resonated deeply such as dark navy and various black tone on tone, sometimes made seasonal accents like white tone on tone, cream colour, and some more fashion forward vivid orange and midnight blue.
BY SÉBASTIEN VIENNE La Maison Lapérouse was founded in 1766 by Lefèvre, beverage manufacturer to the King, who purchased this former hôtel particulier from Forget, 'Master of Water and Forests' for Louis XIV. Lefèvre's business blossomed after he converted the establishment into one of “Marchand de vin” (wine merchant), and after the demolition of the Couvent des Grands Augustins across the street, and the construction, in its place, of the Marché de la Vallée, specialized in the sale of poultry and game. The establishment rapidly gained notoriety for the quality of its food as well as the presence of a curious turnstile that indicated how many bottles should be brought up from the glorious wine cellar. The setting of many a blow-out and joyful drinking sessions, the restaurant was also frequented by merchants from the market as well as their employees and clients. Due to the high rate of criminal activity of the period, Lefèvre made the servants' rooms on the second floor available to his customers as a practical and secure place for them to do their books in total discretion. Thus were born the famous 'petits salons' of Lapérouse.
Around 1850, at the peak of its success, Lapérouse was the meeting place of the literary, political and artistic, as well as romantic 'Tout-Paris'. The second floor rooms were popular with figures like Georges Sand, Alfred de Musset, Emile Zola, Victor Hugo and Gustave Flaubert. With regulars such as these, Lapérouse became the meeting place of writers and intellectuals, all of whom held the new proprietor, Jules Lapérouse (a coincidence of homonym with the navigator), in high esteem and manifested their friendship by advising him on the decoration of the highly prized petits salons. Later, Auguste Escoffier, “cook of kings and king of cooks”, took the reins in the kitchen, and it was at that time that Lapérouse, by itself, came to symbolize the highest level of French gastronomy. In 1870, the disappearance of the Marché de la Vallée at the time of the construction of the Halles Baltard in the center of Paris, could have brought about the end of the restaurant. But just the opposite occurred. The existence of the wine dealer and his petits salons was discovered by figures from the printing industry, businessmen, publishers and authors. turn page
Dress: DINA JSR Couture; Shoes: Konstantina Tzovolou
order to verify that their “attentions” were not being rewarded by a vulgar piece of glass.
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Deviating from their original purpose, little by little, the petits salons became a privileged place for romantic encounters. Indeed, a provision of French law of the time removed all validity to a record of adultery made in a public place. A hidden stairway, cut into the wall and leading to the Senate through underground galleries of the former Couvent des Augustins contributed to the legend, as did the mirrors on which the willing, but hardly naïve “cocottes” had the habit of carving their names with the diamonds that their gentlemen had just given them, in
Dress: DINA JSR Couture; Shoes: Konstantina Tzovolou
*** ABOUT THE SHOE DESIGNER: KONSTANTINA TZOVOLOU studied Fashion Design at the Academy Of Art University in San Francisco. After a few years of working in the buying and merchandising world she joined the crazy trend of internet startups where she's spent the last 5 years explaining fashion and heels to computer engineers. The designer grew up in Greece, and is currently residing in San Francisco.
Dress: DINA JSR Couture; Shoes: Konstantina Tzovolou
Dress: TEX SAVERIO Couture; Shoes: Konstantina Tzovolou
Dress: ZUHAIR MURAD Couture
Look: ON AURA TOUT VU Couture; Shoes: Konstantina Tzovolou
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Dress: TEX SAVERIO Couture
Dress: DINA JSR Couture
“In each of my collections you will find a part of my formation, the art of haute couture, the careful search for quality and innovation, basic principles of this Made in Italy of ours”. —Carlo Pignatelli BY SÉBASTIEN VIENNE Born in Latiano, Brindisi (Italy) in 1944, worldfamous designer Carlo Pignatelli is especially renowned for his men’s formal attire. More than 40 years have passed since he began his career in the studios of well-known tailors, learning the art of couture. Pignatelli’s style of tailoring has clearly distinguished him since his very first collections of men and women’s formal apparel. It is the field of formal apparel and bridal wear that the designer has revolutionised. His creativity and constant demand for innovation steered him towards a redesigning of the stylistic form and content in an area of fashion that is so deeply rooted in tradition. It is with deep respect for the tradition of tailormade garments that Pignatelli made his first men’s collection by hand for its début in Turin in 1980. An atypical bridegroom appears on the runway: unusual lines, colours and fabrics are proposed for a man who can finally play a starring role in a ceremony that until that moment revolved exclusively around the bride. A collection of haute couture emerges for the first time in the history of men’s fashion. Carlo Pignatelli’s success begins then and there, a success destined to sweep through Italy and around the world. “For me, tailoring is about values, a unique instrument to be used on the quest for perfection and beauty on the body. My challenge is to apply it constantly to
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my research and creativity in such a way as to bring tradition and innovation together.” The designer label from Turin stepped onto the runways of the Milano Collezioni Uomo fashion show (as it was called then) for the first time in 1993. The success it met with convinced the studio to adjust its production cycle by transferring some industrial techniques to its handmade procedures. The designer plans each of his collections with the help of his staff at the Carlo Pignatelli SpA headquarters in Turin. The prototypes are all made there. To this day, the atelier sews custom–made clothing for celebrities and the most discerning of clients. 1995 marks the memorable affiliation between Pignatelli and Juventus, for which he designs the football team’s official uniform. The Italian National Football team follows suit along with Olympic de Marseille (1999), Torino (2001) and Watford (2002) Football Clubs. Today, the more than twenty Carlo Pignatelli collections, including those of his accessory line, embrace both men’s and women’s worlds. “In each of my collections you will find a part of my formation, the art of haute couture, the careful search for quality and innovation, basic principles of this Made in Italy of ours”.
It has nothing to do with being well dressed. Elegance is refusal. —Diana Vreeland
Dress: Zuhair Murad Haute Couture; Shoes: Konstantina Tzovolou
Jumpsuit and Belt: Zuhair Murad Haute Couture; Bag: All Around Eve
“being an actress is a permanent rebirth —Laetitia Fourcade BY SÉBASTIEN VIENNE VM: How did you began your career? LF: Spotted by a Parisian agent when I was 18 years old, I quickly rushed into castings and advertising. But being a model was not an obvious choice for me; it just a lucky proposal in my life to earn easy money. A proposal which allowed me to be involved in théâtre classes in which I shot my first advert at the same time. The first one was directed by Nicole Garcia in Italy. Besides, and to be honest, I will confess that being actress was easier than being a model especially for a tall girl. From years to years contracts increased, then I shot some short movies, feature films, and a famous TV séries during 3 years.
heels, no make-up – only for special occasions, like a red carpet or a cocktail party. For those special occasions, I really like to find that special dress that will make me feel special and attractive. I like elegant extravagance; dresses with a particular cut, materials, wearable but with a special touch that will get noticed. VM: You have the perfect body for haute couture. Do you work hard for this? LF: Well I’m a sports addict if that counts. I can not live without sports— I need to do sports everyday for my pleasure. Yoga and auto meditation is something I do to maintain my mental balance. VM: How was the experience of this shooting for Vigoré! Magazine?
VM: What is an ‘ actress’ for you? LF: In my opinion an actress' job must be a permanent rebirth – and accomplishing its own plans – is part of it which, today, I spend time writing my own. I read many plays and have rediscovered some authors as well as Sam Shepard. In doing this, I search ‘the perfect one’ to be adapted and the character whom I would like to play. Every experience in my [actor’s] life is about discovery. We live passionately because it is necessary to support and freeze this fine balance between spirit, soul and body. VM: How important is fashion in the everyday life of an actress? LF: I see fashion as a way to express a character. In my everyday life I'm very casual – no
LF: I'm really excited about this collaboration! I particularly loved the collection of Zuhair Murad – he is so creative, and the fit of the dresses – the cut – is absolutely stunning. The materials he chooses are also so comfortable to wear. I discovered Bostjan Polanec, the hat designer, from Slovenia, and I found him to be extremely talented …and courageous – it's very courageous to create hats nowadays! He has his own style and I could really imagine myself wearing one of his hats to a red carpet.
To learn more about Ms. Fourcade please visit: http://www.laetitiafourcade.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LaetitiaFourcade/175307845917376
Zuhair Murad Fall/Winter 2015 Couture Collection Statement BY SÉBASTIEN VIENNE Glam Futurism Fall/Winter 2015, Zuhair Murad's heroines enter a new dimension. Inspired by the poetry of a new contemporary, architecture and volume collide to form the foundation of a landmark collection that redefines luxury and seduction for the modern woman.
Precious Stones In perfect harmony with these architectural constructions are intensely radiant bejeweled tones: emerald, sapphire, black diamond, multicolored topaz, tourmaline, moonstone, and silver create a dreamlike sense of eternity - a stunning basis for boldly assumed chic.
Glamour Incarnate Form-fitting sheaths, willowy ball-gowns cut on the bias, full ballerina dresses, and perfectly tailored separates reign supreme this season. Bold cuts, asymmetric draping and pleating define a new type of silhouette that merge a traditional hand with a forward-thinking approach. Further, sensuality arrives via a large backless gown, the sheerness of a slouchy waist, or the heightened stature of a towering shoulder.
The Quintessence of Refinement Chiffon and crĂŞpe de soie act as flawless foundations of the most majestic movements; tulle, organza, geometric lace and doupion silks add glamour to the female form, bearing to create a flawless dialogue between severity and exquisite pleasure, guaranteeing a genuine sense of serenity that goes far deeper than what lies on the surface.
Lines of Force Lighting up the overall allure are variations on interwoven themes of embroidery, cut-outs, encrusted geometry, and mirrored arabesques all glittering with tangible transparency, cascades of dazzling interlacing, bold stripes, and nuances of incomparable textures that unfailingly attract the light and draw the eye.
To learn more about Zuhair Murad please visit: http://www.zuhairmurad.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuhairmuradpage
Dress: Zuhair Murad Haute Couture; Hat: Bostjan Polanec
Dress: Christophe GuillarmĂŠ
That Dress! Christophe Guillarmé BY SÉBASTIEN VIENNE VM: Christophe Guillarmé, tell us the story of the dress that Laetitia Fourcade chose for the “Expecting the Dark” photo shoot. CG: French actress Laëtitia Fourcade wears a sheer golden tulle gown fully beaded with silver tubes. *** To create this style named "Boreal", designer Christophe Guillarmé was inspired from aerial Sylphid legends with a Nordic fresh feeling. His goal was to work on a dazzling but ethereal dress, looking immaterial at the first sight, as if sequins were cascading directly on the body. Mermaid shape of the dress is flattering glamorous curves, and revealing it on waist with a sheer, see throw section. This Spring/Summer 2015 couture gown is made for extremely refined girls but still funky and living in an off-the-wall universe.
To learn more about Christophe Guillarmé please visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christophe-Guillarmé/299815638838 Instagram: http://instagram.com/christopheguillarme Twitter: https://twitter.com/guillarme
Bostjan Polanec is interdisciplinary Slovenian designer, graphic and artist. BY SÉBASTIEN VIENNE VM: How did you started? BP: As early as 10 I started to paint. Exploring myself through life always attracted more and more materials in various fields. I completed my training as a printmaker. This was the greatest opportunity to explore even more materials and to consequently infiltrate to various creative areas. My formal education has ended there. In the educational system I did not find a suitable direction in which to upgrade my knowledge and experience. Therefore, I chose a private way of education. For my development I chose Slovenian master Mateja Benedetti (world well-known costume and fashion designer), because, as she puts it, never say HOW or WHAT but how you FEEL and what you want to SAY. VM: Tell us a little more about you. BP: I am now researching myself through different techniques, materials and my eyes are wide opened. I am unpredictable, random, various, always growing and learning. Never knowing where I am going until I get there, connected to my work / designs everywhere and all the time, which allows me to never be the same person twice. My simplicity is shown at one point: I always know exactly what I want to do.
Story is important for me so materials are not limited. They must be incorporated in the interpretation of the story I want to tell no matter what their primary purpose should be in the eyes of society. VM: Why focus on hats? BP: For me hats are like life, if you don't keep trying it on you, you can't know if it suits you. Women who wear hats know who they are. VM: How is the fashion business in Slovenia? BP: Although Slovenia is a small country it has many world great designers with a magnificent vision. We can be proud of our potential, we only have to appreciate this fact and be more self-confident. In Slovenia there's a shortage and lack of expressing personality and style in everyday life.
To learn more about Bostin Polanec please visit: Facebook: h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / p a g e s / B Polanec/291995917488920
Dress: Christophe GuillarmĂŠ; Hat: Bostjan Polanec
Dress and Shoes: Zuhair Murad Haute Couture
Dress and Shoes: Zuhair Murad Haute Couture
...without having to speak. —Rachel Zoe