Baselworld 2008
Here are a few images from the highly exclusive watch and jewllery trade fair (4th to 10th of April 2008)
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Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
06 April 2008
09 October 2006
High Heels Away!
After seeing models plummet from 14cm heels onto designer catwalks ending up nose to toe with the world's frontseat fashionistas (well known for their compassion) and definitely not wanting to emulate that trend, here are a couple of tips I have found browsing the web.
According to the Dr Scholl sounding "Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists" the key is the "G" factor - actually 4 of them - Glamour, Glide, Guide and Give.(?!)
Glamour- "head in the clouds" height, yes, but only on special occasions - especially if you can lean on your date. If not, keep him within falling distance.
Glide- NO RUNNING. Adopt the diva attitude, raise an eyebrow at all those people rushing about below (yes you are wearing your latest purchase-12cm of added height not counting the platform)
Guide- Let yourself be guided into buying the right size - even if it is not available in your favourite powder/lilac/gold shade. High Heels are an implulse buy, just like candy. Be strong enough to say no to a shoe that does not fit.
Give- your feet a little TLC before and after strutting.
Now that you have mastered that - Samba away ( I have always found better balance when listening to music on my i-pod I wish I could dance to)
Some more sites about looking devine:
Leg Work a work out video (yes, very Jane Fonda) for your stilettos
"Heels you can fly in" by Cole Haan's in association with Nike not really trendsetters but high heel "taxi to plane" designed.
08 October 2006
Shall We dance? Let's make believe
2nd October 2006
Viktor&Rolf put on one one of the best shows at the Carousel du Louvre this week (creatively as well as entertainment wise) with their ballroom dancing inspired défilé.
And why wouldn't it be? Viktor&Rolf's self derisional world (their website motto : "because we're worth it") takes the sombre out of expert and leaves the elegant in trendy. Their topsy-turvy upside down store reflects their joie de vivre and amusement of creativity. Proof is, you can be a star and still be star-struck.
The show had to be great! And it was. VIDEO - Viktor&Rolf
The excellent Rufus Wainwright played live. The magic was complete.
The event was also the occasion to launch the new ANTIDOTE (L'Oréal) first men's fragrance.
From a business point of view, for the moment Dutch duo Mr&Mr Horsting and Snoeren don't expect massive sales of their creations.
According to WWD (sept 13th) : "Diesel owner Renzo Rosso is said to have another quirky design house in his sights: Viktor & Rolf.The fashion maverick — who already owns Martin Margiela and produces the Dsquared line, as well as his denim giant Diesel — is in negotiations with Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren about a possible deal, which could involve buying all or part of their company, according to sources. Talks are said to be at an advanced stage, although a final price has yet to be agreed upon."
Yves Saint Laurent - Now and then
October 5th 2006 S/S 2007 by Stefano Pilati
Collection inspired by violets, which to the Greeks symbolized modesty, humility, and virginity- violets that were trampled by runway models...
M.Pilati has a sense of humour.
M. Yves Saint Laurent
Career make or break collection 1962 (in french)
Betty Catroux talks about life with Yves Saint Laurent. Black leather, cocaine, sex, and poetry in the 1970s!.. la poésie du "louche". (interview in french)
03 October 2006
Don't worry - be :o)
I'm glad I am not the only one that remembers those silly smiley patches. Although late teen flash-backs put aside, they really never have left us.
Wunderkind designer ora-ïto launched the vidéo of his feel good fragrance SMILEY at his galery yesterday. This Rubick's Cube inspired spot portrays himself and partner, actress Vahina Giocante. It was directed by - himself of course!
This late 80's flashback perfume is made up of (not entirely) psychostimulants -Theobromine and Phenylethylamine - barbaric names for things found in chocolate.
See "Smiley" VIDEO
I wonder when they are going to bring back "Simon Says"
29 September 2006
Let the shows begin! - Paris SS 2007
The trendies have arrived....
Autumn and spring their migration patterns remain constant. London, New York, Milan.... Paris.
(With a halt in Madrid for the well fed part of the flock)
So here is the roster for the shows - official and not so much - Paris 1st-8th of October 2006
The opening bell echos "statement" in the Carrousel du Louvre with Chinese fashion house Jefen - "made in China" is out, welcome to the "Création Chinoise"
The week will be clotured by Miuccia Prada's Miu Miu. The venue still remains a mystery for those without invitation. After toying with the idea of the locker rooms of the Stade de France, us common mortals will have to wait until the 8th to find out. Last season her show was showcased in the mythical, albeit slightly stuffy La Pérouse restaurant. As per usual Miuccia's panache turned this setting into an intimate, quircky and very sexy backdrop to her first Paris show.
Just for the fun of it, let's see what a show was 50 years ago...
(Jacques Fath Spring of 1956 collection)
25 September 2006
03 August 2006
Tea, Coffee, Me?
I would like to explain the creative process of this blog.
After checking out real time information on the luxury goods market, I try to vary my sources by going onto non industry sites and typing the search word "luxury/luxe". August being a pretty slow period newswise (today's N°1 info is that Condoleeza Rice is one of the world's best dressed women), I have plenty of time to view infos from other horizons.
I found this little jewel on YOUTUBE.
How people interpret the notion of luxury remains a headscratcher.
(ad for lynx deodorant)
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