Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent is one of the greatest fashion names of the late 20th century. Throughout the years, the groundbreaking designs of the Couture house created innovative pieces of clothing. Yves Saint Laurent was the first Couture house to launch, in 1966, the modern concept of luxury women’s prêt-à-porter, in a collection called « Rive Gauche ».
Read MoreFounded in Stockholm in 1996 by four creatives, Acne’s vision was to conceive and develop a lifestyle brand offering highly coveted products. This ambition grew to include ventures in advertising, graphic design, Internet games and TV-productions. With confidence from the success of the jeans, Jonny Johansson, ACNE’s creative director, branched out into other design genres. The first full collection was
Read MoreThis is awesome! Albino models, sneaker boots, strong plastic frames and fur – what more can you ask for? And on top of that – it’s all coming the house of Givenchy. The house of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by designer Hubert de Givenchy and is a member of Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture et du Pret-a-Porter. Givenchy menswear was
Read MoreFrankly, my expectations of Bernhard Willhelm’s Fall Winter 2011/2012 collection were bigger than the outcome. I like the arrows tho. And the wrestler outfits. Maybe my only problem is the presentation of the pieces from his new collection. The Label Bernhard Willhelm was founded 1999 together with businesspartner Jutta Kraus. First women’s collections is presented in Paris. 2001 BW (1977, Ulm)
Read MoreBoys look busy. Busy, busy, busy. Boys are on the way. To a meeting, to a date or just to Galerie Lafayette. That’s my first thoughts on Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 2011/2012 collection so far. Otherwise, style and perfection, remain a trademark for the French giant.
Read MoreLanvin brought some of its glamour with the luxurious (in relation to what they produce normally) collection for H&M. During Paris fashion week it showed a new pretty colorful for winter collection for Fall Winter 2011/2012 Oh, and reoccurring colors and patterns from Dior (hats), Jean-Paul Gaultier (shiny colors) etc were on display too. Lanvin Boutiques are located in Amman, Ankara, Athens, Bal Harbour, Beirut, Casablanca, Dalian, Doha, Dubai, Ekaterinburg, Forte dei Marmi, Geneva, Hong
Read MoreThom Browne’s show for presenting his Fall Winter 2011/2012 collection had unique style and pace. The usual hectic, fast hard walks and poses were replaced by slowly hovering over the runway taking their place by the lavish culinary feist placed on a long middle-age table, yet fierceness didn’t suffer from that. See for yourself: Thom Browne (1965) is an American fashion
Read MoreSlava Mogutin doesn’t really need extravagant introduction on Grateful Grapefruit. PIGSTY, his Holga portfolio got featured in the premier issue of HONK! with a short yet comprehensive intro written by me. The shoot is featuring Thomas Lachin as Truffles on the set of Gio’s new video for Revolving Door. images: Slava Mogutin pages: HONK!
Read MoreI am superficial. At least when it comes to things I see and smell. When I first saw Patricia Piccinini’s sculptures, I was grossed out. But on the second look they managed to make me feel in the same time sorry for them and feel comforted by their calm facial expressions. I guess that’s what pretty much everyone’s reaction is to
Read MoreSome of you already know about the new magazine project I am lucky to be part of – HONK! (the exclamation mark is part of the name) It is an online magazine that brings art, photography and fashion together. My friend Marcel called me one day in summer 2010 and asked me if I want to become part of a
Read MoreWhen you see Nico’s art you might think, he has something to conceal. On the contrary – he has a way of showing us hidden messages and feelings in pictures. Born somewhere in Bellac, a small village next to Limoges, Central France on June 23 1979. He was adopted by his parents on December 19 1979. He studied in Limoges where he also
Read MoreRecently I discovered my need of intimacy. I don’t mean hooking up with just anyone or simply getting physical. It’s not even necessarily about exchange of fluids. Intimacy had turned to a kitsch accessory I hide behind the pillow for a while, but now I’m all about it. Maybe it’s the winter. Or maybe it’s the music I am listening
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