1.Mary Janes
What: "Shoe in a pump style with buckled strap coming high over the instep" as defined by the Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion.
Where: Christopher Kane, Fendi, Prada, Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton...
Louis Vuitton Christopher Kane
2.Parkas and their hybrids
What: The common parka made cool,sexy,alluring and elegant with an urban edge.
Where: Alexander Wang, Thakoon, Altuzarra...
Alexander Wang Thakoon
3.Novelty Sweatshirt
What: The typical sweatshirt is given a twist-with lace or PVC detailing,prints etc.
Where: Givenchy, Preen, Ungaro, Jason Wu...
Givenchy Preen
4.Bright bags.
Where: Proenza Schouler, Gucci, Loewe, Ermanno Scervino...
Proenza Schouler Loewe
5.Pencil Skirt
Where: Jonathan Saunders,Christopher Kane,Temperely London....
Jonathan Saunders Temperely London
6.Skinny Ski Pants
Where: Jil Sander, Calvin Klein, Sonia Rykiel, Max Mara...
Sonia Rykiel Calvin Klein Collection
The latest fashion news:
1.Michael Kors receives the amFAR award of courage,in recognition of his work towards curbing AIDS.
2.Belstaff have hired Tommy Hilfiger as business consultant.
3.Watch out for Anna Wintour's daughter Bee Schaffer who is now a style journalist.
4.Prada and Salvatore Ferregamo are now listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
5.Umit Benan is Trussardi's new creative director.
6.Osman Yousefzada is Matches' new design consultant.
7.Joanna Skyes is appointed creative director of Aquascutum.
8. Cristóbal Balenciaga's work has been honoured with a new museum dedicated to his life and extraordinary legacy, located in the designer's hometown of the medieval port town Getaria, in Northern Spain.
9.The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk is an exhibition showcasing the designer's work in the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
10.Cacharel has replaced former creative director Cédric Charlier with designers Ling Liu and Dawei Sun.
11.Karl Lagerfeld is designing a collection of crystal glassware for Swedish company Orrefors.In addition he also won the Gordon Parks Foundation Award last night,in recognition of his work as a designer,photographer and film maker.
12.Diane Von Furstenberg is collaborating with Gap to launch a childrenswear collection set to launch in March next year.
13.Gap sacked its creative director Patrick Robinson after four years at the company.
14.Hussein Chalayan is launching a diffusion line,Grey Label.
15.Roksanda Ilincic launched a new line for Debenhams, named RI by Roksanda Ilincic.
16.Camilla Skovgaard has been named the Accessory Designer of the Year at the Danish Fashion Awards.
17.Andy Roddick is designing a collection in collaboration with Lacoste.
18.Proenza Schouler won the Womenswear Designer of the Year at the annual CFDA Awards.
Phoebe Philo of Celine was named International Designer of the Year,British journalist Hilary Alexander was given the Eugenia Sheppard Media Award, and Marc Jacobs was presented with the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award .
19.Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is taking the world by storm,and is without a doubt one of the world's most beautiful women today.
1.Michael Kors receives the amFAR award of courage,in recognition of his work towards curbing AIDS.
2.Belstaff have hired Tommy Hilfiger as business consultant.
3.Watch out for Anna Wintour's daughter Bee Schaffer who is now a style journalist.
4.Prada and Salvatore Ferregamo are now listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
5.Umit Benan is Trussardi's new creative director.
6.Osman Yousefzada is Matches' new design consultant.
7.Joanna Skyes is appointed creative director of Aquascutum.
8. Cristóbal Balenciaga's work has been honoured with a new museum dedicated to his life and extraordinary legacy, located in the designer's hometown of the medieval port town Getaria, in Northern Spain.
9.The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk is an exhibition showcasing the designer's work in the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
10.Cacharel has replaced former creative director Cédric Charlier with designers Ling Liu and Dawei Sun.
11.Karl Lagerfeld is designing a collection of crystal glassware for Swedish company Orrefors.In addition he also won the Gordon Parks Foundation Award last night,in recognition of his work as a designer,photographer and film maker.
12.Diane Von Furstenberg is collaborating with Gap to launch a childrenswear collection set to launch in March next year.
13.Gap sacked its creative director Patrick Robinson after four years at the company.
14.Hussein Chalayan is launching a diffusion line,Grey Label.
15.Roksanda Ilincic launched a new line for Debenhams, named RI by Roksanda Ilincic.
16.Camilla Skovgaard has been named the Accessory Designer of the Year at the Danish Fashion Awards.
17.Andy Roddick is designing a collection in collaboration with Lacoste.
18.Proenza Schouler won the Womenswear Designer of the Year at the annual CFDA Awards.
Phoebe Philo of Celine was named International Designer of the Year,British journalist Hilary Alexander was given the Eugenia Sheppard Media Award, and Marc Jacobs was presented with the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award .
19.Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is taking the world by storm,and is without a doubt one of the world's most beautiful women today.
20.Frida Gustavson, Ondria Hardin, Dorte Limkilde, Kelly Mittendorf, Antonia Wesseloh, and Julia Zimmer are Prada's faces for fall/winter 2011/2012, photographed by Steven Meisel.This will definitely launch their careers given that the girls aren't very well known.
Men's trends:
Colour:
Where: Alexander McQueen, Ann Demeulemeester, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Vivienne Westwood....
Trend: Colours,in the neutral brown palettes as well as the more brighter hues,were present in all the major fashion weeks across the world.
Alexander McQueen Ann Demeulemeester
3.1 Phillip Lim Vivienne Westwood
How to wear it: Go for a printed sweater/coat/top half ensemble in a stand out hue or opt for simple minimalist combinations as in 3.1 Phillip Lim: chartreuse-brown sweater,darker indigo trousers.
Aviator jacket
Where: Trussardi 1911 ,Lanvin ,Burberry Prorsum ,Hermès...
Trussardi 1911 Burberry Prorsum
Lanvin Hermes
How to wear it: Try shearling or leather for timeless appeal.
Fur
Where: Marc Jacobs Men, Givenchy, Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier, Burberry....
Jean Paul Gaultier Givenchy
Marc Jacobs Gucci
How to wear it: Here,fur coats are a pretty stupid idea - 'winter' only reaches a peak of 13 degrees Celsius and only lasts about a month.I would suggest fake fur (we are killing enough animals as it is for food etc) on the collars or lapels like in the case of the Marc Jacobs look above.
Winter shorts and skirts
Where: Dolce and Gabbana, Givenchy, Richard Chai, Jean Paul Gaultier (of course), Kenzo..
Dolce and Gabbana Kenzo
Jean Paul Gaultier Richard Chai
How to wear it: Shorts,sure.But skirts? Reserved for the 'too fashionable to care what you think' league of men.
Pleated pants
Where: Christophe Lemaire, Calvin Klein, Z Zegna, Duckie Brown....
Calvin Klein Duckie Brown
Z Zegna Christophe Lemaire
How to wear it:Simply put it on for instant chic-a great update from typical trousers.Also,turning up the ends of your trousers is a must.
New Age Preppy
What: Classics mixed in with athletic apparel,urban culture and a heavy dose of electro-pop.
Where: Vivienne Westwood, DKNY, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs...
Balenciaga Marc Jacobs
Vivienne Westwood DKNY
How to wear it: Take the 1950s preppy look (smart tailoring with school boy appeal) and combine with standout hues,athletic shapes,diverse prints and fabrics.
Beauty Trends:
1.Androgyny-thick eyebrows,waxed hair,sculpted face...
Where: Preen, Dolce & Gabbana, Narciso Rodriguez, Rochas, Jean Paul Gaultier....
Dolce and Gabbana Jean Paul Gaultier
2.Neutral Coloured Nails
Where: Marc Jacobs, Giambattista Valli, Yves St Laurent....
Yves St Laurent Giambattista Valli
3.Red Lipstick
Where: Donna Karan, Missoni, Diane von Furstenberg, Ralph Lauren, Emanuel Ungaro, Giles....
Ralph Lauren Giles
4.Rouge on lips,cheeks,lids....
Where:Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Prada, Gucci ,Oscar de la Renta....
Prada Oscar de la Renta
5. Super teased hair
Where: Suno, Peter Som, Fendi, Bottega Veneta....
Peter Som Bottega Veneta
6.Spider Lashes
Where: Gucci, Versace, Valentino, Lanvin, Chloe....
Versace Gucci
7.Eyeliner
Where: Marc Jacobs, Jil Sander, D&G, Louis Vuitton....
D&G Jil Sander
8.Metal
Where: Derek Lam, Dries Van Noten, Roberto Cavalli, Peter Som, Rodarte, Altuzarra...
Roberto Cavalli Derek Lam
9.Ponytails
Where: Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang, Balmain, Gucci...
It's chic to customise your pony by adding accessories-like a singular feather.
Alexander Wang Gucci
Top Models for Fall/Winter 2011/2012:
Excluding the 'supers' of today. They are in no particular order,as all of them have been extremely successful this season in terms of campaigns and shows.
1.Arizona Muse (Same ranking as for Spring 2010/2011, she remains one of the most in demand models present)
Agency: Next
Nationality: American
2.Daphne Groeneveld
Agency:Supreme
Nationality:Dutch
3.Karmen Pedaru
Agency:Ford
Nationality:Estonian
4.Caroline Brasch Nielsen
Agency:Elite
Nationality:Danish
5.Alana Zimmer
Agency:Ford
Nationality:Canadian
6.Ruby Aldridge
Agency:Next
Nationality:American
7.Zuzanna Bijoch
Agency:Next
Nationality:Polish
8.Jac
Agency:IMG
Nationality:Polish
9.Aymeline Valade
Agency:Women Direct
Nationality:French
10.Lindsey Wixson
Agency:Marilyn
Nationality:British
And that marks the end of the Fall/Winter 2011/2012 article.Keep reading for My Week and My Fashion Memories.
My Week:
Went to Phoenix Les Halles and was shocked.The place is dead,people.A ghost mall,where many shops such as IV Play and Courts have closed down.Yet there are sales offering 50% off on clothes!!
It (the mall) has dismally failed for a couple of reasons:
1.The purchasing power of the people has gone down.This current problem would be solved if
a)the prices went down on all commodities (could be put into practice)
b)People were given an overall increase in salary without there being an increase in price (not likely to happen)
2.The shopping mall is "closed".Usually a very popular marketing strategy to make people forget the notion of time,shopping malls in other countries tend to "trap" the customer in a building.For some incredible reason,mauritians HATE shopping in closed spaces.It gives them the creeps-something very unique here.That's why Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius, Centre Commercial de Phoenix and other malls are open spaces.
3.The marketing: There is an incredible lack of hype.Look at Bagatelle for example-even if you have never read a newspaper you know about the project and are super excited for it to open.
Something else that constantly irritates me-Trianon Centre point.Or what was to be centrepoint-now a 53% complete pile of cement that hits the eye and spoils the mood.Please,if there are ANY potential investors reading this,DO SOMETHING!!!
Otherwise you people probably know that there are massive shopping malls erupting in every corner of the island: Circle Square at Forbach,the very famous,ultra advertised ,super hyped up Mall of Mauritius, Cascavelle Shopping Centre, Grand Baie La Croisette to name a few.That's really awesome but will there be enough people with the right amount of money to make these malls work?
I don't think that the government, the investors and enterprises realise that the average mauritian salary is about Rs17,195 per month with a Gross National Income per capita of Rs206,340 or USD$7240 (per year). With that,the person has to pay water,electricity,other household bills,food,education....the list goes on and on.Plus,the person most probably has a debt on his head,from loans or hire purchase products.Now, if the average salary goes right up to Rs50,000, stuff changes.He can spend more or save more (given the interest rate right now, the person is going to spend rather than put his money in the bank).
My point is simple: If you are going to have that many firms investing in your country,you have to increase the purchasing power of the people by a considerable amount.Otherwise all of those fantastic beautiful malls will be for absolutely nothing.A handful of rich people will not be able to save them.
My fashion memories.
I always read very fast,even as a kid.When I first saw the words Burberry Prorsum (I was nine) I didn't pay much attention to the Prorsum part, misread and in my head it stuck as possum for quite a while.Burberry Possum!!
Instead of
I was about eight the first time I saw a fashion show on TV and could remember it, I believe.I could have been younger.My dad and I were watching TV when suddenly this beautiful woman came out on the catwalk-it was an outdoor show-and she had this really beautiful blue dress on but it was cut at parts so at one point,her whole left butt cheek was exposed.I covered my dad's eyes and told him he couldn't look, it would be cheating on my mum.I continued watching though-the following piece was a white feathered creation with lace,also showing the butt.It made quite an impression.
I know some parents ban their daughters wearing makeup until they are about 16 years old.My mum would ALWAYS put a little bit of makeup on me when I was a kid if I was performing in the school play or going out to somewhere important.If there was an essential to carry on,it was pink lipstick.My parents were always extremely liberal on fashion and makeup,thank God.
My little sister and I would put on fashion shows in the house.We did this until I was at least 10 years old,before the 'I'm awkward,geeky,shy and embarrassed" phase started.
Have a great week and amazing weekend!!
xoxo
Alex
Where: Preen, Dolce & Gabbana, Narciso Rodriguez, Rochas, Jean Paul Gaultier....
Dolce and Gabbana Jean Paul Gaultier
2.Neutral Coloured Nails
Where: Marc Jacobs, Giambattista Valli, Yves St Laurent....
Yves St Laurent Giambattista Valli
3.Red Lipstick
Where: Donna Karan, Missoni, Diane von Furstenberg, Ralph Lauren, Emanuel Ungaro, Giles....
Ralph Lauren Giles
4.Rouge on lips,cheeks,lids....
Where:Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Prada, Gucci ,Oscar de la Renta....
Prada Oscar de la Renta
5. Super teased hair
Where: Suno, Peter Som, Fendi, Bottega Veneta....
Peter Som Bottega Veneta
6.Spider Lashes
Where: Gucci, Versace, Valentino, Lanvin, Chloe....
Versace Gucci
7.Eyeliner
Where: Marc Jacobs, Jil Sander, D&G, Louis Vuitton....
D&G Jil Sander
8.Metal
Where: Derek Lam, Dries Van Noten, Roberto Cavalli, Peter Som, Rodarte, Altuzarra...
Roberto Cavalli Derek Lam
9.Ponytails
Where: Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang, Balmain, Gucci...
It's chic to customise your pony by adding accessories-like a singular feather.
Alexander Wang Gucci
Top Models for Fall/Winter 2011/2012:
Excluding the 'supers' of today. They are in no particular order,as all of them have been extremely successful this season in terms of campaigns and shows.
1.Arizona Muse (Same ranking as for Spring 2010/2011, she remains one of the most in demand models present)
Agency: Next
Nationality: American
2.Daphne Groeneveld
Agency:Supreme
Nationality:Dutch
3.Karmen Pedaru
Agency:Ford
Nationality:Estonian
4.Caroline Brasch Nielsen
Agency:Elite
Nationality:Danish
5.Alana Zimmer
Agency:Ford
Nationality:Canadian
6.Ruby Aldridge
Agency:Next
Nationality:American
7.Zuzanna Bijoch
Agency:Next
Nationality:Polish
8.Jac
Agency:IMG
Nationality:Polish
9.Aymeline Valade
Agency:Women Direct
Nationality:French
10.Lindsey Wixson
Agency:Marilyn
Nationality:British
And that marks the end of the Fall/Winter 2011/2012 article.Keep reading for My Week and My Fashion Memories.
My Week:
Went to Phoenix Les Halles and was shocked.The place is dead,people.A ghost mall,where many shops such as IV Play and Courts have closed down.Yet there are sales offering 50% off on clothes!!
It (the mall) has dismally failed for a couple of reasons:
1.The purchasing power of the people has gone down.This current problem would be solved if
a)the prices went down on all commodities (could be put into practice)
b)People were given an overall increase in salary without there being an increase in price (not likely to happen)
2.The shopping mall is "closed".Usually a very popular marketing strategy to make people forget the notion of time,shopping malls in other countries tend to "trap" the customer in a building.For some incredible reason,mauritians HATE shopping in closed spaces.It gives them the creeps-something very unique here.That's why Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius, Centre Commercial de Phoenix and other malls are open spaces.
3.The marketing: There is an incredible lack of hype.Look at Bagatelle for example-even if you have never read a newspaper you know about the project and are super excited for it to open.
Something else that constantly irritates me-Trianon Centre point.Or what was to be centrepoint-now a 53% complete pile of cement that hits the eye and spoils the mood.Please,if there are ANY potential investors reading this,DO SOMETHING!!!
Otherwise you people probably know that there are massive shopping malls erupting in every corner of the island: Circle Square at Forbach,the very famous,ultra advertised ,super hyped up Mall of Mauritius, Cascavelle Shopping Centre, Grand Baie La Croisette to name a few.That's really awesome but will there be enough people with the right amount of money to make these malls work?
I don't think that the government, the investors and enterprises realise that the average mauritian salary is about Rs17,195 per month with a Gross National Income per capita of Rs206,340 or USD$7240 (per year). With that,the person has to pay water,electricity,other household bills,food,education....the list goes on and on.Plus,the person most probably has a debt on his head,from loans or hire purchase products.Now, if the average salary goes right up to Rs50,000, stuff changes.He can spend more or save more (given the interest rate right now, the person is going to spend rather than put his money in the bank).
My point is simple: If you are going to have that many firms investing in your country,you have to increase the purchasing power of the people by a considerable amount.Otherwise all of those fantastic beautiful malls will be for absolutely nothing.A handful of rich people will not be able to save them.
My fashion memories.
I always read very fast,even as a kid.When I first saw the words Burberry Prorsum (I was nine) I didn't pay much attention to the Prorsum part, misread and in my head it stuck as possum for quite a while.Burberry Possum!!
Instead of
I was about eight the first time I saw a fashion show on TV and could remember it, I believe.I could have been younger.My dad and I were watching TV when suddenly this beautiful woman came out on the catwalk-it was an outdoor show-and she had this really beautiful blue dress on but it was cut at parts so at one point,her whole left butt cheek was exposed.I covered my dad's eyes and told him he couldn't look, it would be cheating on my mum.I continued watching though-the following piece was a white feathered creation with lace,also showing the butt.It made quite an impression.
I know some parents ban their daughters wearing makeup until they are about 16 years old.My mum would ALWAYS put a little bit of makeup on me when I was a kid if I was performing in the school play or going out to somewhere important.If there was an essential to carry on,it was pink lipstick.My parents were always extremely liberal on fashion and makeup,thank God.
My little sister and I would put on fashion shows in the house.We did this until I was at least 10 years old,before the 'I'm awkward,geeky,shy and embarrassed" phase started.
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xoxo
Alex
