Ah – it’s that time of year again when fashionphiles like myself turn to Paris for our biannual dose of Haute Couture. Here we will see the collections of the most visionary of womenswear designers, which will undoubtedly influence ready-to-wear designers in the creation of their next spring collections to be shown in the fall. …
Ask a group of fashionistas for a definition of “Haute Couture” and you will get a different answer from each of them. Fashion historians will give you a rundown of the great names and likely explain that the designation is only used by designers recognized by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Others might …
Rupert Sanderson Opening Dubai Pop-up Shoe designer Rupert Sanderson has opened a footwear pop-up shop in Dubai until May 3rd. Located at the famed Level Shoe District at The Dubai Mall, it features an exclusive capsule collection of 24-karat gold-leafed shoes. Inspired by the Middle East, the London-based designer created 14 exclusive versions of his …
New Luxury Site Launches A new luxury online retailer has launched today. The exclusive site is for members only and sells pieces from designers such as Giambattista Valli, Peter Pilotto, Derek Lam and Rochas. Called Clique Chic, it’s the brainchild of Jessica Martino, who has worked at Vogue, LVMH and eBay. Martino calls Clique Chic …
Jean Paul Gaultier is designing a one-off collection for affordable Scandinavian fashion chain Lindex. He will be spanning women’s and children’s wear, as well as accessory and lingerie lines. The fall collection will be released at select Lindex stores and online from Oct. 8, 2014. The collaboration is to mark the French couturier’s 60th anniversary and …
