Gallery views narrated by Andrew Bolton, curator and directed by Anna’s groupie Baz Lahrmann. Finally, Miuccia Prada sat at a dinner setting with an impersonated Elsa Schiaparelli (played by the very talented actress Judy Davis) to have a convo on different topics as shown at below links:
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I know they’ve been blogged to death, but the by now famous <Couture Trilogy> (AW2011>SS2012>AW2012) that Raf Simons did at Jil Sander is just a pleasure to watch.
Ciao for now, Mr Pilati, I shall miss your work, but this says so much…, he‘s really *the one* that “he” wanted, I think – at least Pierre Berge thinks so. It show so much the power of Berge, non? Enough said !!!
With standing ovation led by Anna Wintour and two-time heartfelt final bow, it was one of the most touching and sensational moments in recent fashion history, totally topped Tom Ford’s departure in 2004. Rumor has it that Raf Simons will head to Dior replacing Galliano’s abdicated seat and Hedi Slimane will head to YSL as Stefano Pilati’s contract will be up in few weeks – got to the point where it all sounds like facts in Paris and online. If it’s real, it’d bring both brands one big step forward with much anticipation as both - menswear originated candidates will work and face each other in the old world of couture (although YSL is no longer/ cannot produce couture, but you know what I mean. I bet Kris van Assche at Dior Homme won’t stay long either). We’ve seen Simons’ workmanship in womenswear at Jil Sander, especially in the last four heavily-couture inspired seasons, but Slimane has yet done a women’s collection. Also, throughout the years, some media suggested what Slimane achieved at Dior Homme owed a big debt of gratitude to Simons’ body of work. Has he got something new to say in the YSL world today, or is it gonna be Dior Homme in smaller size once again? Sure all these changes will conjure up much excitement. Together with Tisci at Givenchy, Philo at Celine, Ghesquiere at Balenciaga, Sander at Jil Sander and the good old Miuccia, we are about to see a very competitive fashion facelift. Ironically though, it all partly started by a drunkard talent shouting “I love Hitler” exactly a year ago. If we see his come back sooner, it’ll all be even more delirious. As I wrap up, I found Suzy like-mind Menkes saying we are all guilty for this mess, what do you think?
UPDATE (26 Feb): Do we take this as a confirmation? Do we expect to see Stefano’s teary eyes?
UPDATE (27 Feb): Stefano Pilati leaves YSL, AW2012 will be his last. Some suggest his next step could be Armani which seems a good fit, but I’d put Cerruti and Ferre on the list too.
UPDATE (4 Mar): Raf was dismissed for Sander’s return.
<l’Usine> for AW2012 Video by Bertrand Le Pluard
Find out more about Jacquemus: here or shop at Opening Ceremony.
She‘s a bit of an artist in her own right, non?
At long last. A wearable designer collection that looks GREAT(!) on real people, it means something, an indication of sensational success. If Michael Bastian modernizes the idea of All American sportswear, we can depend on AMI Paris by Alexandre Mattiussi (formerly at Dior and Givenchy) to illustrate the much needed definition of contemporary French menswear – better still at a very attractive and affordable price.
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Note: we don’t necessary agree with GQ’s remark on the French, let alone this classic masterpiece they have on HK menswear retail scene, I mean i like Armoury et al, but the ridiculous remarks are just revolting, either the writer lived in a cave before 1997, or …, no, there’s no or. Full Stop. Japan my foot.
More on the SS2012 presentation here.
The one and only: Linda Evangelista, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
Apparently, the treatment for the effect on this cover is very expensive, but most folks seem to be disappointed by it. Many suggest that you can do a lot better with Linda. However, I do notice her recent editorial works tended to be soft, blurred or with effects, even with Steven Meisel. Okay, she’s botox’d, gonna be 47 this year and not as thin, but we love her as she is, just as we do to Kristen McMenamy.
Love #7 on sale on Feb 6th, 2012.
