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Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 – 2014

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Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 - 2014

Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 – 2014

London trained designer Louise Goldin is a permanent fixture on the New York Fashion Week scene after moving in 2011. This season, her second in New York was Kayne free (yay) and left Louise to bask in her own glory. Louise is a knitwear god and the winter season is all about the knitwear for me. It’s easily my favourite part of winter.

Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 - 2014

Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 – 2014

The Louise Goldin collection mixed knits with leather and featured some strong prints. Here collection was inspired by fighting warriors. Trapunto quilting is used in the must have cropped sweaters and jackets giving it an amour feel. Victorian collars were blending with the knits in unique ways.

Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 - 2014

Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 – 2014

‘I wanted them to be handsome women,’ Goldin said backstage. ‘I love this sort of masculine but charming woman, that was both elegant yet cool.’ (source)

Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 - 2014

Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 – 2014

A Shaded View on Fashion has some great photos where you can see the details of Louise’s knitwear. You can also see the full Louise Goldin Fall Winter 2013 – 2014 fashion show here.

I learned from Cathy Horn that Louise produces her collection in China which doesn’t surprise me considering her knitwear heavy collection. Not everyone is Chanel with deep enough pockets to buy their local suppliers.

images: vogue.co.uk, style.com

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

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Gvenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

I’m loving the Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 ad campaign. Kate, Mariacarla and Marina in one campaign, OMG.

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

My favourite model Mariacarla Boscono is back with her baby in tow and looking amazing. Looking better than ever.

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

Performance artist, Marina Abramovic, whose movie The Artist is Present is an absolute must see, is looking so incredible. I love this woman.

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

The uncanny Kate Moss, she just doesn’t lose her touch.

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

Givenchy Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

Check out the making of video.

Photographers: Mert Alas & Marcus Biggott And Riccardo Tisci
Models: Kate Moss, Mariacarla Boscono, Marina Abramovic, Jose Maria Manzanares, Jared Buckhiester

images: thefashionspot.com

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection – 1932

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Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection - 1932

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection – 1932

Silly me mixed up my dates and I missed the launch for the newest fragrance in the Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection. I was really excited about it because it would mean playtime at the beautiful Chanel fragrance bar in the Holt Renfrew Bloor Street store.

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection - 1932

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL collection is a modern take on the fragrances created by Ernest Beaux, Chanel’s original nose and Coco Chanel in the 20s and 30s.

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection - 1932

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection – 1932

Chanel’s current nose, Jacques Polge launched the collection 2007 and has released more fragrances over the year. These fragrances all take inspiration from the history of the house and each one explores a singular theme.

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection - 1932

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection – Advert for Chanel Fragrances

1932 is the year that Chanel launched her first designer jewellery collection in her home. The Bijoux de Diamants collection had stars, comets, crescent moons and suns; all inspiration from the lights and signs that shine at night on the Champs-Élysées.

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection - 1932

CHANEL  Comet Necklace, 1932

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection - 1932

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection – 1932

In 2012, Jacques Polge creates the Bijoux de Diamants Collection inspired fragrance. 1932 includes top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli, middle notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lilac, Rose, Ylang Ylang and base notes of Musk, Coumarin, Mulberry, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Orris Root, Incense, Opoponax, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver.(source) I’m a fan of fruity, floral and woody fragrances so I do like 1932. Initially, it’s very floral smelling but after an hour it calms right down and the woodiness comes to the forefront.

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection - 1932

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection – Jacques Polge

1932 is available at select Chanel Boutiques and the Chanel Espaces Parfums in the Bloor Street, Vancouver and Montreal Holt Renfrew locations. The collection is $145.00 for 75ml and $240 for 200ml.

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection - 1932

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Collection

Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection also includes

  • Jersey (Aromatic Floral Powdery)
  • Beige (Powdery Floral)
  • Sycomore (Woody)
  • No. 22 (Aldehydic Powdery Floral)
  • Gardénia (Floral)
  • Bois Des Iles (Oriental Woody)
  • Cuir de Russie (Leather Oriental)
  • 31 Rue Cambon (Smooth Woody Floral)
  • No. 18 (Oriental Fruity Woody)
  • Coromandel (Woody Oriental)
  • Bel Respiro (Green Floral)
  • 28 La Pausa (Powdery Woody Floral)
  • Eau de Cologne (Citrus)

Like, 1932 they all retail for $145.00 for 75ml and $240 for 200ml.

images: courtesy of Chanel, chanel.com

i want: Marie Saint Pierre Spring Summer 2013

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Marie Saint Pierre Spring Summer 2013

Marie Saint Pierre Spring Summer 2013 – Cyana

Marie Saint Pierre has two beautiful jackets in the Spring Summer 2013 collection that I’m loving.
Cyana is a maxi length redingote with a belt.
Joshua uses mesh materials with tuxedo lapel.

Marie Saint Pierre Spring Summer 2013

Marie Saint Pierre Spring Summer 2013 – Joshua

Both items are available online at mariesaintpierre.com. There is also a number of retailers that carry the line in Toronto.

images: mariesaintpierre.com

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David Beckham Bodywear for H&M Film by Guy Ritchie

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David Beckham Bodywear for H&M Film by Guy Ritchie

David Beckham Bodywear for H&M Film by Guy Ritchie

I can stare at David Beckham pretty much any day of the week. So if you can too, I present this fun film by Guy Ritchie for the Spring Summer 2013 collection of David Beckham Bodywear for H&M. The collection is available in H&M stores and online now.

There is a lot of shirtless Beckham running around. What else can you ask for? The

image: Courtesy of H&M

Lanvin Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

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Lanvin Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

Lanvin Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign

I’m not the biggest fan of the Lanvin Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign. The models don’t do much for me. I will admit that it’s pretty slick looking and if the models were different I’d probably be very excited. My thoughts about the campaign changed after I watched the adorable Lanvin Spring Summer 2013 Ad Campaign video with Alber Albez talking about the collection on Skype. He is so cute.

Photographer: Steven Meisel
Make-Up:Pat McGrath
Hair: Garren
Models: Daria Strokous, Karlie Kloss and Saskia de Brauw

image: thefashionspot.com

Comme des Carrés, Hermès x Comme des Garçons

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Hermès x Comme des Garçons - Cheval surprise studio des fleurs

Herm̬s x Comme des Gar̤ons РCheval surprise studio des fleurs

A few months ago Hermès and Rei Kawakubo announced that they would collaborate. Comme des Garçons x Hermès scarves naturally got people pretty excited. I’m one of them. The collaboration resulted in two collections named “Black and White” and “Colour”. Rei incorporated house designs and manipulated them to create something new.

Hermès x Comme des Garçons - Touch Me

Herm̬s x Comme des Gar̤ons РTouch Me

The ‘Black and White’ collection is available only in Comme des Garçons shops (Aoyama-Tokyo, New York, Paris). The ‘Colour’ collection: collection can only be purchased at Dover Street Market stores (London, Tokyo). For people who can’t get to Tokyo, Paris or New York, you can buy the scarves online at www.doverstreetmarket.com from February 6, 2013 for the ‘Colour’ collection and from April 1, 2013 for the ‘Black and White’ collection. Prices start range from £300 – £1,500.

Hermès x Comme des Garçons - Patch g+-¼ant

Hermès x Comme des Garçons – Patch g+-¼ant

They are rolling out the sale of the scarves in the retail shops. Here are the details

  • From 6th February 2013 in the Comme des Garçons shop, Paris
  • From 7th February 2013 in the Comme des Garçons shop, New York
  • From 8th February 2013 in the Comme des Garçons shop in Aoyama-Tokyo, and the Dover Street Market Ginza shop.
  • From 12th February in the Dover Street Market shop, London
Hermès x Comme des Garçons - Harnais de cour

Herm̬s x Comme des Gar̤ons РHarnais de cour

“Rei Kawakubo has stamped her vision on the Hermès scarf. With rigour, precision, energy and salience”, remarks Bali Barret, Artistic Director.

“I have always deeply respected the tradition and craftsmanship of Hermès. In our project together, rather than wanting to wear the scarves, I was looking forward to the change that would happen when I added something to the beautiful ‘paintings’ of Hermès scarf designs. I think through the addition of abstract images, we have transformed the scarf and created something new”, comments Rei Kawakubo.(source: press release)

Hermès x Comme des Garçons - Quadrige

Herm̬s x Comme des Gar̤ons РQuadrige

Hermès x Comme des Garçons - Couvertures et tenues de jour N&B

Herm̬s x Comme des Gar̤ons РCouvertures et tenues de jour N&B

I love the collection but who didn’t expect that. My favourite prints are Patch g+-¼ant and Touch Me.

Hermès x Comme des Garçons - Couvertures et tenues de jour couleur

Herm̬s x Comme des Gar̤ons РCouvertures et tenues de jour couleur

Hermès x Comme des Garçons - Coaching

Herm̬s x Comme des Gar̤ons РCoaching

Hermès x Comme des Garçons - Circuit 24 Faubourg

Herm̬s x Comme des Gar̤ons РCircuit 24 Faubourg

images: courtesy of Hermès

BIG Dream: How a Dior Dress Came to the ROM – February 9, 2013

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BIG Dream: How a Dior Dress Came to the ROM - February 9, 2013

BIG Dream: How a Dior Dress Came to the ROM – February 9, 2013

BIG Dream: How a Dior Dress Came to the ROM – February 9, 2013

Dr. Alexandra Palmer delivers the inside scoop on the ROM’s commission of the House of Dior’s design and creation of the breathtaking haute couture dress now taking centre stage in BIG. Includes the world premiere of the full version of the film Dior about the making of the dress.

Saturday, February 9, 2013
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Royal Ontario Museum
Signy and Cléophée Eaton Theatre
President’s Choice School Entrance

Public: $20
RPC, YRC Members: $15
Members: $15