She‘s a bit of an artist in her own right, non?
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RIP, Loulou de la Falaise 1947-2011
Irreverent Sold!
Went to Colette yesterday, I thought might bump into her or even take a look of the book. However, neither was in the house, as she’d already departed from her signature session and Colette’s 1st batch of order was sold out too. There’s none in display (except the window, bien sûr). People on TFS argue on her over exposure this month, my thought is not alike. Why should she be living in recluse like Tom Ford or Hedi Slimane? As she’s now a well-famed individual and freelancer, and clearly an icon of our time, she’s a persona, a style, a brand, and above all, way beyond fashion. Barney’s, Chanel, David Webb, V, i-D cover, new book, another book coming with Lagerfeld later, interview after interview et al, a team Carine is formed. Planned strategy or not, the demand is there and not for forever, she’d be stupid not to make use of what’s on hand. Not everyone can achieve this, not Emmanuelle, IMO. To the ones in the know, she’s almost like ‘moved on, slaps you across the face and screams: “Fuck you, I live larger than life and better than ever!”‘. Very empowering. Very IRREVERENT indeed!
The 2nd order will arrive at Colette next Monday or Tuesday.
Carine’s World
Great Inspirations | Vanity Fair Sept 2011
Although a cliche piece, but still, I’m glad to see Lucie de la Falaise back in the spotlight. What a shame that Pilati didn’t amp up and ask her to front this season’s campaign- better yet, with her brother Daniel for men’s, next season maybe …
As the term ‘muse’ is almost as overused and vague as ‘icon’ these days, Vanity Fair showcases ten major contemporary designers alongside their partner-in-crime in the September issue. Instead of lounging around and inspiring as muses should be, some of them just embody and interpret the creator’s vision well, there’s no odd coupling, at least. This somehow reminds me of the <Magnificent Seven> that Vogue US featured in 2005. I think it kind of makes sense that Marc and Karl are not included, neither is Miuccia Prada, whom I think of highly but really belongs to the generation before this noughties crowd. IMO, I’d put Olivier Theyskens to replace Francesco Costa, and Guillaume Henry of Carven instead of Sarah Burton.
Sadly, it also indicates that only 2 out of 10 are independent designers: Proenza Schouler and Haider Ackermann, all the rest are just employers, serving old houses or brands, it shows the reality of fashion world today- not a designer moment, especially in Europe. On the other hand, despite the fact that NYC has a better-developed group of independent designers, only two representatives are included: Proenza Schouler and Francesco Cosa at Calvin Klein, what does it say?
Models (L to R): Stefano Pilati of YSL with Lucie de la Falaise, Nicolas Ghesquière of Balenciaga with Charlotte Gainsbourg, Phoebe Philo of Céline with Stella Tennant, Pier Paolo Piccoloi & Maria Grazia Chiuri of Valentino with Florence Welch, Lara Stone with Francesco Costa of Calvin Klein, Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy with Carine Roitfeld, Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler with Liya Kebede and Dakota Fanning, Haider Ackermann with Tilda Swinton, Peter Copping of Nina Ricci with Arizona Muse, Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen with Cate Blanchett.
BFF outfits | CR in TF
Does she ever get one of those “I have nothing to wear” morning?
As we’re wondering if her power and status would ever go down, or if the brands and maisons would care for and about her still, despite the rumors and the deliberately lo-profile gesture during last fashion week back in March, with every move, every twitch, Carine Roitfeld is the target for headlines, be it her new freelance jobs or simply by the things she wears. Since May, she’s been out ‘n about at party and shows, continues to keep her tasteful preference favors to buddies such as Riccardo Tisci, Peter Dundas and Dolce & Gabbana, as well as Céline, Charvet shirts etc; then there are the unidentified looks that people don’t instantly ring a bell. These outfits remain mysterious until Tom Ford’s latest update few days ago. After checking his FW2011/12 campaign and collection, the look on the right is in fact from new season; as for the left look (SS11), my first guess was vintage YSL by Tom Ford, well not that far off, wasn’t I?
Another one we like to see her more in is Alaïa.
Word of Wisdom | Diane von Furstenberg
Unconventional Conversations | Pierre Hardy
Unconventional Conversations | Haider Ackermann
“Dream your dream alone, it’s only a dream. Dream your dream together, it’s reality” Haider Ackermann quotes Yoko Ono. The Corner (of Yoox) asked their collaborator Maria Luisa Poumaillou to do exclusive interview with Ackermann. Similar interview has been done with Rick Owens.
