Best known as the master of haute couture, Cristóbal Balenciaga has had a major impact on style and sophistication since the creation of his first fashion house in 1917. He trademarked the “bubble skirt” and developed a knack for creating feminine, ultra-modern, and sometimes avant-garde designs. His haute couture pieces are not just clothing …
Yves Saint Laurent has just announced it’s plans to phase out its Edition 24 label. According to WWD, the 2011 edition of the annual collection, designed as an array of easy, versatile pieces meant for travel, will be the last. The Edition 24 collection was introduced in 2007 as a mix-and-match selection of essentials …
Jimmy Choo is about to turn 15 and to celebrate, the luxury footwear and accessories brand is launching a capsule collection, founding a charitable foundation focused on women’s issues and creating a coffee-table book that commemorates the company’s history so far. Today, founder and chief creative officer, Tamara Mellon, will roll out the new Icons …
Clearly, the ballet has an influence. At least that’s what one would think judging from the impressive array of world-renown designers who participated in a new collaborative project with the English National Ballet. Designers such as Giles Deacon, Julien Macdonald and Roksanda Ilincic signed themselves up to create their take on the classic ballet tutu, …
Balmain still bringing on the big changes. After just acquiring Olivier Rousteing to the luxury brand as its new creative director, Balmain announced plans to launch a diffusion collection of both men and women’s clothing. Named ‘Pierre Balmain’ – in honor of the label’s founder, who started the fashion house in 1945 – a spokesperson …
