FASHION MOMENT

Crystal Renn by Giampaolo Sgura for Vogue Japan

2012-01-25T23:44:00.000+01:00

Love U Yellow!

2012-01-19T22:02:00.001+01:00

Almost all fashiondesigners have put a yellowcolor in their S/S 2012 collections… Inviolable. Pure yellow orin combination (usually) with black, or with one or two pastel colors. Thechoice is yours. We’ll retain the most interesting models.
My favorites areyellow Dsquared² rain boots! Enjoy!

photos via style.com

Hats, Headwears & Prints!

2011-05-02T18:39:00.000+02:00

FM WANTs THIS Marc Jacobs hat!

Over-sized hats & headwears are just disappear?!

Christina Carey is Elsa Schiaparelli for Harper's Bazaar Singapore May 2011

Badgley Mischa, Alberta Ferretti

Betsey Johnson, Carolina Herrera

Christian Dior, DSquared2

Giorgio Armani, Hermes

Issey Miyake, Jason Wu

Jasper Conran, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

John Galliano

John Galliano, Junya Watanabe

Just Cavalli, Les Copains

Marc Jacobs, Marni

Maurizio Pecoraro, Michael Kors

Milly, Missoni

Prada, Project Runway Designers (MUST HAVE)

Rick Owens, Rochas

Salvatore Ferragamo, Stella McCartney

Temperley, Timo Weiland

Tracy Reese, Tsumori Chisato

Prints

Akris, Alexander McQueen

Basso & Brooke

Blumarine, Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

D&G, Erdem

Fendi, Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli, Jaeger London

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Jean Paul Gaultier

Jil Sander

John Galliano, Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton, Marios Schwab

Marios Schwab, Missoni

Miu Miu

Amazing dress by Naeem Khan, Prada

Topshop, Tsumori Chisato

Versace, Yohji Yamamoto

Yohji Yamamoto

via style.com, nymag.com

And, on the Absolutely Fabulous is The Week of Sasha Pivovarova!

Boyfriend hits

2011-05-01T18:35:00.000+02:00

Tomboy few-inspired looks with a masculine touch and rogue

We have a few ideas to fatten your wish list this summer. Aesthetics-boyfriend oversize men's clothing that seem stolen from the closet in your boy is reinterpreted, season after season, and now fits your mood.

If you want an aggressive point, Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier and Balmain are pushing for a punk aesthetic and incornformista. For the most elegant, Dsquared2, Paul Smith, Viktor & Rolf, Christian Dior propose an elegant dandy look. Alexander Wang, Anne Demeulemeester and A.F. Vandevorst provide momentum to the trend with it’s sophisticated sporty clothes.

3.1 Phillip Lim, Ann Demeulemeester

Ann Demeulemeester

Alexander McQueen, AF Vandevorst

AF Vandevorst, Akris

Alexander Wang, Angelo Marini

Antonio Maras, Balmain

Balmain

Barbara Bui, Basil Soda

Bottega Veneta, Capara

Be Italian!

2011-04-30T18:55:00.000+02:00

Sofia Loren, Anna Magnani, Silvana Mangano ... Italian women of the 50 were made of another pasta. That macerated by the Mediterranean sun and unspoiled walls lime. Then the curves were a blessed virtue and strength, and race a precondition.
Since then much has changed the standards of beauty, not always for the better. Hence, the design duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have decided to claim the legacy and powerful female equal of those great divas.
In his collection spring-summer 2011 the curves are sculpted to blow lace, crocheted or embroidered Chantilly. The perfect white reflects the infinite light of these women and gold accessories multiplies.
Do not miss our selection of clothing and accessories with more Latin character this season. (via vogue.es)

3.1 Philip Lim, Teresa Helbig

Anna Magnani, pictured during the filming of Vulcano is one of the most charismatic Italian divas of the 50's

Dolce & Gabbana, Anthropologie

Bulgari

Chantelle, Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana, Divina de Yanes Young

The great Sofia Loren is one of the highlights in this sexy yet traditional aesthetics at the same time, Dolce & Gabbana

The woven fabrics and, above all, fit in any of its variants, are the protagonists of the collection of the Italian firm

Earrings gold plated silver Etruscan collection Exquse Durán

Dolce & Gabbana, Topshop

Alberta Ferretti, Erdem

100 % minimal

2011-04-28T14:15:00.012+02:00

Bags, shoes and belts reduced to a minimum

Back to basics. That seems to be the watchword of the designers for this winter. The trends are relaxed for chromatic restraint not have to see the invasion of the camel color in our closets-linear silhouettes and functional clothes that shun any artifice.
Accessories are not going to be less and join the crusade to regain some sanity and relaxation in dress. Hence the massive presence of black shoes and beige lounge built with little pieces of skin and with traditional molds. The same goes for handbags and belts, smooth, quiet and with few ornamental details, which call for a new refined style.
FM selected for you 50 ins with a clear minimalist. That which works 24 hours a day.

(via vogue.es)

Bottega Veneta, Cacharel

Celine

Bottega Veneta, Cerruti

Chloé

Chloé, Celine

Daks, Derek Lam

Derek Lam, Dior

Daks, and fabulous Giles

Gucci

Hermès, Emanuel Ungaro

J. Saunders, Jil Sander

Kenzo, Krizia

Hermès, Max Azria

Max Azria, Martin Margiela

Marni, Lanvin

Marc Jacobs

M. Williamson, Louis Vuitton

Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton

Loewe

Max Azria, Louis Vuitton

Rochas, Nina Ricci

Nina Ricci, Oscar de la Renta

Moschino, Rochas

Stella McCartney, Valentin Yudashki

Versace, Paul Smith

God save the Punk!

2011-04-27T13:47:00.010+02:00

Recover the trash aesthetic this summer

Amid the explosion of color block, flowers and lace, there is still a small haven for those who enjoy a trash aesthetic: the punk-or rather, a watered down version, most luxurious and sophisticated culture which invaded the London in the 60 - returns this summer to soak counterculture rough summer evenings.

Companies such as Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ann Demeulemeester and, above all, Balmain, soar to the legendary move to a place where you never expected to be: the catwalk.

The accessories in black, accompanied by red and white, with studs and safety pins and the halo studiously anarchist democratize their slogans to invade the streets. This time.
(courtesy of vogue.es)

Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Balenciaga

Valentino, Limi Feu

Alexis Mabille, Derek Lam

Tsumori Chisato, Ann Demeulemeester

Enania Velcani, A Détacher

John Richmond, Givenchy

Givenchy, Alexandre Herchovitch

A M Black Label, Hermès

Y-3, Jean Paul Gaultier

Krizia, Burberry Prorsum

Jean Paul Gaultier, and my Fav - Marithé+François Girbaud

Chanel, Valentino

Veronique Leroy, Byblos

Lanvin, Rick Owens

Chanel, Y-3

Yohji Yamamoto, Zac Posen

And, this week is The Week Of Freja Beha, on Absolutely Fabulous!

Fashion Skulls!

2011-04-23T16:42:00.013+02:00

For some people it's morbid, for the other is a matter of style. However, there is no indifferent!

Take your Flag!

2011-04-22T12:45:00.016+02:00

Somewhere between America & UK!

2010's Defining Moments

2010-12-28T15:01:00.007+01:00

As 2010 draws to a close, it's time to reflect on the past 12 months and the fashion moments that have defined a year in style. (via style.com)

From Tom Ford’s return to womenswear and Lanvin’s collection for H&M to Giles Deacon's appointment at Ungaro, this has been a year of newsworthy highs and tragic lows - Alexander McQueen died in February and Corinne Day passed away in August.

And then there are the year's most memorable events - Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief show, Fashion's Night Out, the first ever Fashion's Night In and Louis Vuitton's star-studded maison opening - not to mention Emma Watson's new pixie crop and Chanel's incredible iceberg at its autumn/winter 2010-11 show.

The Lowdown On Valentino's Incredible Roman Extravaganza

"Make it beautiful." That was all Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti told Patrick Kinmonth and Antonio Monfreda when they hired them to design an exhibition marking 45 years of the designer's work. Everyone connected with the anniversary celebrations in Rome had clearly been given the same brief. The century is still young, but Valentino has set the party bar impossibly high with his 36-hour extravaganza.

There were four main way stations: Friday's exhibition opening at the Meier-designed Ara Pacis Museum followed by a dinner at the Temple of Venus, then Saturday's presentation of Valentino's couture collection and a black-tie ball on the grounds of the Villa Borghese. So, plenty of opportunities for Val's gals to work their way through a wardrobe of his outfits.

"Nothing looks old," a bedazzled Elizabeth Saltzman Walker declared, speaking for everyone at the Ara Pacis. To prove the point, Dr. Lisa Airan was wearing a dress from the archive that was designed 40 years ago but could have been from Saturday's show. "Valentino made one of my wedding dresses," Astrid Muñoz said cryptically. "It was red."

Milan Fashion Week: Dolce & Gabbana’s 25th anniversary celebrates silhouette, Sicily and sensuality

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, Italy's most famous designer duo, celebrated a quarter-century of collaboration at Milan Fashion Week.

Their 50th Dolce & Gabbana collection was a romantic and poetic salute to their heritage of clothes for the sensual woman, both dressed and undressed.

The show was staged in the old Metropole Theatre, where Maria Callas once sang, which is now a Dolce & Gabbana headquarters.

A total of 75 models, wearing variations on tailored black jackets over black satin and lace corsetry, formed a dramatic visual encapsulation of the brand's tradition, walking against a backdrop of black-and-white footage of the work done in the studio to bring the collection to fruition.

The collection was as much a romantic homage to the duo's strong feminine ideal, as it was about a shared, enduring passion for designing beautiful clothes.

Called 'Sartorialita, Sicilianita, Sensualita', the collection, for next autumn/winter, revisited the brand's signatures of tailoring, corsetry, leopard and rose-print, and the age-old black garb of the Sicilian woman, updated in knits, lightweight silks and stretch fabrics.

The news that Alexander McQueen has killed himself is particularly devastating because it always felt to me like he’d be the last man standing. He was restless, but so pragmatic with it I assumed he had what it took to endure the extreme situations he placed himself in. He was also an arch romantic with a pessimistic streak. It produced some of the most beautiful, shocking images in the history of fashion, but it’s a state of mind that can lead to endless disappointments. The death of McQueen’s mother last week would have validated his pessimism. It would undoubtedly have taken away his most vital support. It’s awful to imagine him trying—and failing—to cope, and one can only hope that, if he was looking for peace, he found it. For everyone left behind, there will eventually be consolation, however scant right now, in a body of work whose power will never die.

Alexander McQueen’s Memorial - During London Fashion Week in September, the fashion industry gathered at St Paul’s Cathedral for Alexander McQueen’s memorial service. Kate Moss, Anna Wintour, Annabel Nielson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Naomi Campbell were in attendance to hear Bjork – dressed as an angel – give a moving performance of Billie Holiday's Gloomy Sunday.

Usually, you wouldn’t want to see this much skin at a 90th birthday party. But when it’s a 90th birthday party for Paris Vogue, all bets are off. Carine Roitfeld and her Gallic crew threw a bal masqué in Paris last night, and though the faces were obscured, not much else was. Sheer—which has been all over the Spring runways—was the look of the night. The charge was led by the hostess, in a see-through, leopard-spotted Givenchy number, and her heiress apparent, daughter Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, in a gold-embellished sheer number from Peter Dundas’ Spring ‘11 Pucci runway. Natalia Vodianova, Mariacarla Boscono, Lily Donaldson, and Bianca Brandolini d’Adda were also feeling the transparent vibe. (Some, like Maryna Linchuk, above, went for sheer masks, too.)

Over 1,200 guests descended on Rome's Palazzo delle Esposizioni last night for an exclusive preview of Bulgari's 125th anniversary retrospective. "I want a snake bracelet from 1972 all in gold," said Ginnifer Goodwin as she admired a roomful of the Italian jeweler's signature Tubogas serpents, including Diana Vreeland's to-die-for belt. Chloe Sevigny also counts herself a fan of Bulgari's seventies and eighties creations. "I've worn so many pieces in this exhibition," she told us. Lucky girl, but perhaps not quite as fortunate as Elizabeth Taylor. The jewels that the legendary actress loaned from her personal collection were arrayed in a room of their own with Richard Burton's famous quote decorating one wall: "I introduced her to beer and she introduced me to Bulgari." When in Rome…

Alexander McQueen’s Last Collection – A week after McQueen’s death, PPR - the company that owns the Alexander McQueen brand – confirmed that the collection that the designer had been working on would be shown during Paris Fashion Week, at an invitation only private salon presentation.

The following month, a select group of editors gathered at the PPR headquarters to see a moving tribute to McQueen’s great talent. To the backdrop of classical music and gilt-edged mirrors, 15 exquisite looks, inspired by religious iconography, were shown in a moment of profound poignancy.

Fashion’s Night In – After the phenomenal success of Fashion’s Night Out, this November VOGUE.COM brought all the fun inside and online for the first ever Fashion’s Night In.

From exclusive product launches and one-off designer collaborations to competitions and live fashion advice, it was one big online fashion party. And all for a good cause too – a portion of the night’s sales was donated to the children’s charity KidsCo.

Fashion For Relief – Naomi Campbell staged her Fashion For Relief catwalk show at Somerset House just a few days after Alexander McQueen's death. In tribute to the designer, Kate Moss and McQueen’s muse Annabelle Neilson took to the catwalk with Naomi in pieces from his last collection.

Fashion Kisses – After the moving catwalk tribute paid to McQueen’s memory by Naomi, Kate and Annabelle, the mood was lifted when comedians David Walliams (who was engaged to Vogue cover girl Lara Stone at the time and - married her in May), and James Corden camped it up spectacularly down the catwalk before snogging for the cameras.

Fashion’s Night Out –The international, global celebration of fashion and shopping was back again for 2010 and even more fun than last year - with Bugsy Malone-themed dance lessons in Rupert Sanderson, cookery lessons in Browns, customising classes at Harvey Nicks (from Erdem, Christopher Kane and Jonathan Saunders), make-up lessons in Chanel and live music in the windows of Matthew Williamson and Burberry.

Lanvin for H&M – In September, after much speculation about which label would be the next to collaborate with H&M, it was announced that Lanvin would be joining forces with the high street brand for a collection. “What intrigued me was the idea of H&M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public,” said Lanvin creative director Alber Elbaz of the collaboration.

Riccardo Tisci Autumn/Winter 2010-11 Couture Show for Givenchy – Presented in the 18th Century Hotel D’Evreaux – which was given to Madame de Pompadour by King Louis XV- the fashion world was left abuzz after Tisci’s small but perfectly formed couture show, which was based on the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration and Frida Kahlo’s three great passions: religion, anatomy and sensuality.

“What’s amazing with his couture is that he manages to make it modern while infusing it with all the gravitas and impact of couture and you really get to see the detail of it,” said Vogue’s fashion director Kate Phelan.

The Burberry Front Row – Since Burberry returned to show in London for the 25th anniversary celebrations of London Fashion Week in September 2009, the brand’s front row has consistently been one of the week’s starriest. The spring/summer 2011 show was no exception - Sarah Jessica Parker, Alexa Chung, Andy Murray, Serena Williams, Cat Deeley and Mario Testino were among the famous faces gathered to see Christopher Bailey’s spring collection.

The Death of Corinne Day – After a long struggle with brain cancer, fashion photographer Corinne Day passed away on August 27. Her lens had captured some of the most iconic images and famous faces - including Kate Moss - of the past two decades and her talent was charted across the pages and covers of Vogue.

Tom Ford’s Return to Womenswear – Tom Ford made a triumphant return to womenswear in New York during Fashion Week for spring/summer 2011. After dedicating the last six years since leaving Gucci to designing menswear and movie making, Ford acted as master of ceremonies at his Madison Avenue store, where he introduced his collection - which was modelled by Daphne Guinness, Beyoncé, Stella Tennant, Julianne Moore, Marisa Berenson and Lauren Hutton - to a super exclusive gathering of editors and buyers.

And finally, my dear Fellow Fashionistas – FM is coming back!

Hidden Pop Art Stilettos

2010-12-25T13:33:00.009+01:00

Taylor Reeve, the graphic artist behind ‘Taylor Says,’ hand paints her brand of street art on all kinds of canvases. Known for her unique style, her hidden pop art stilettos boasts one-of-a-kind artwork on the insoles. Fun and funky, these hidden pop art stilettos certainly put the killer in super spiked heels!

This Long Beach, California-based graphic artist also designs for action sports product companies as well as the custom bike builder, Jesse Rooke. Her sojourn into ultra feminine footwear certainly proves her design style has fans from both genders.
(via trendhunter.com)

Must Have 2011!

2010-12-21T15:16:00.015+01:00

Stella McCartney
Christian Dior
Bulgari by Matthew Williamson
Alexander McQueen
Nina Ricci
3.1 Phillip Lim
Nina Ricci
Alexander McQueen
Alexander Wang
Bulgari
Burak Uyan
Burberry Prorsum
Camilla Skovgaard
Celine
Chanel
Chanel
Chloe
Christian Dior
Dannijo
Derek Lam
Diane von Furstenberg
Diego Dolcini
DKNY
Dries Van Noten
Eddie Borgo
Emilio Pucci
Fenton
Giorgio Armani
Gucci
Gucci
Hermes
Jack Vartanian
Jen Kao
Jil Sander
Lanvin
Lanvin
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Manolo Blahnik
Marc Jacobs
Michael Kors
Miu Miu
Nancy Gonzales
Nicholas Kirkwood
Nina Ricci
Prada
Prada
Proenza Schouler
Ralph Lauren
Roger Vivier
Stella McCartney
Thakoon
Valextra
Valentino
Yves Saint Laurent
Bally
Balmain
Bulgari
CA & LOU
Christian Louboutin
Jenny Kayne
Loewe
Mawi
VBH
Victoria Beckham
(via style.com)

Bang! Naked FM!

2010-12-20T22:24:00.012+01:00

YSL campaign in 1971., Sophie Dahl for Opium Act 2000 ... prohibited campaigns!
Next year, nothing less than Shock! As that was created a new phrase: “I’m shocking and I’m Fabulous!”

It’s time for Bang! FM is coming back!

Take It! Take a Belt!

2009-12-11T11:19:00.007+01:00

Lara Stone for ERES

BELTS

Erdem (style.com) - S/S 2010

Yves Saint Laurent

Versace

Stella McCartney

Ralph Lauren

Proenza Schouler

Oscar de la Renta

Nina Ricci

Marc Jacobs

Lanvin

Karl Lagerfeld

Jonathan Saunders

John Galliano

Jil Sander

Jean Paul Gaultier

Hussein Chalayan

Giorgio Armani

Fendi

Emilio Pucci

Donna Karan

Derek Lam

Carolina Herrera

Burberry Prorsum

Bottega Veneta

Anna Sui

3.1 Phillip Lim

Numéro #109 DecJan 2010 Ginta Lapina by Greg Kadel

Lace... is Everything!

2009-12-07T18:39:00.009+01:00

House Arrest Alina Rock in Zink Holiday 2009

Who’s That Boy Iris Strubegger in Hercules FallWinter 2010

John Galliano (style.com)

Dolce & Gabanna

Alexander McQueen

Carlos Miele

Chanel

Christian Cota

Christian Dior

Douglas Hannant

Erdem

House of Holland

Malandrino

Marchesa

Naeem Khan

Nina Ricci

Preen

Sonia Rykiel

Valentino

Emina Cunmulaj for Elle Germany