Archive for Fashion

Fur Sure

Once you said “ Fur always existed and human beings always wore it.” Okay, it’s natural, but it’s also controversial. Why fur? “The smell, the feel, the way it looks and moves. I mean, fur is like a diamond. It’s unique, beautiful and makes women feel pretty. ” Check supernova Quentin Veron interview.

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, Paris, Profiles

Coronating McQueen

“Master of the fantastic” , British designer Alexander McQueen died last week at his London apartment. Through a photographic tribute, find McQueen’s 2010 Spring collection, a fashion show with flair on ” the origin of species “, one that Charles Darwin would have certainly liked”. Goddess save McQueen!

Posted by Joelle in Fashion

New Romance -Victor De Souza

Victor de Souza’s Spring 2010 collection is fitted and sophisticated with a futuristic edge and a touch of “armor.” The architectural pieces of modern romance appeal to the classic, yet experimental, women of today.

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, New York

New Book – The Sartorialist

Selected as one of New York Magazine’s Top 100 Designer Influencers, Scott Schuman, photographer of street style phenomenon and author of a blog that receives 1.3 million hits a month is the center of The SartoriaLUST pop-up shops, surrounding the launch of his new book the Sartorialist . Check the Interview.

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, Photography, Profiles

Marc Jacob Times Talk

Last Sunday, a very rainy day I went to see Marc Jacobs wear a red-and-black plaid kilt with black combat boots for a discussion with T magazine editor Stefano Tonchi, a part of the TimesTalks series. Though it was the day before the Met ball , Jacobs was confident, relaxed, and tan, as usual. Check the interview!

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, New York, Profiles

Madonna by Meisel

Whether at the hotel Gloria in Rio de Janeiro with her new lover Jesus, or at the Kabbalah Center for Shabbat celebration with her three children, Maggie is ephemeral. Check her out in the very new 2009 Louis Vuitton campaign photographed by master Steven Meisel. She is just perfect!

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, Luxury, Marketing, Paris, Photography

Origami-Style Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld, the couturier who recently wrote the epitaph for â bling and conspicuous consumption, set the tone for a˜recession luxury in his haute couture collection for Chanel in Paris last week.The models even wore white, paper head-dresses created, in origami-style, by the Tokyo milliner, Kamo, and their nails were painted white. Absolutely pure!

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, Paris

Love Me Tender…or Else

Men are always busy. They are busy even when they are given the special day for love – Valentine’s Day. Agent Provocateur has recently produced the sort of a call or reminder for the strong half of mankind by the new ad campaign video. And if you are a busy man, watch it twice and be careful!

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, Marketing

Wardrobe Guru

She’s worked with celebrities like Susan Sarandon, Natasha Richardson, Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz, Selma Blair, Queen Latifah and Cynthia Nixon. They’ve all benefited from her keen and discerning eye.” Meet Stacey Mayesh.

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, New York, Profiles, Shopping