Men’s Hairstyle Trend Guide for 2016

Complementing sartorial elegance of today’s unapologetically adventurous men, L’Officiel HOMMES present 7 Hair Style Trends of 2016, versatile and contemporary enough to frame any face types.

Who said Men Buns and Top Knots are a style faux pas?, edgy yet maintenance easy, they do represent the changing times, take a leap..get them……… they are perfect for Aussie winter.

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Latest Release: George Cosby’s ‘Blue Moon’ for Burberry Acoustic

Haunting forsure but far from melancholia, George Cosby latest release and second collaboration (first being ‘Vacant Grace’) ‘Blue Moon’  with Burberry Acoustic, indeed evokes the most deepest of emotions one can rarely emote.

The video shot in 100 Brixton East, London, formerly a 19th Century furniture warehouse now a venue for hire adds to the character of the video. Cosby with his mates provides a simple yet poised acoustic performance packed with powerful writing and their synergy that connects with the listeners on a platonic level.
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No Make-up Make-up Look by M.A.C

macThe trend in makeup of the times dictates that a woman must find the perfect imperfection, extolling its natural features. Under that scoop natural makeup was invented, better known as No Make-up Make-up , which is not not use makeup, but using it in such a way that it is virtually impossible to distinguish. MAC Cosmetics shared the steps to achieve ‘No Make Up look’:Continue reading

BERNARD DELETTREZ ON CREATIVITY & RISKY BUSINESS

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L’Officiel meets  Bernard Delettrez in the splendid setting of a Roman Terrace, from which one can see the Piazza del Popolo, over a glass of chilled white wine. His tall figure, elegant, reassuring, is opposed to its magnetic and mysterious gaze and his words that convey the dynamism of genius in him.Continue reading

Polished Performance

The ultimate in nail luxury: glossy, glistening shades set off with sparkle and shine of the jewellery kind. Pile on the glitz with nails polished enough to take anything on.

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30’s Revisited with Sara Battaglia

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Sara Battaglia’s new sophisticated capsule collection combines the heritage of the Ferragamo house and modernity of New Age Silhouettes.

The Capsule takes us down memory lane to 30’s, remember those classic suede multicoloured Rainbow Wedges famously created by Ferragamo for Judy Garland in 1938, just before her most applauded role in Wizard of Oz (1939).Continue reading

Video: Marion Cotillard’s Latest Dior Campaign

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For the new campaign of the iconic Lady Dior bag Oscar winner Marion Cotillard strolls along the Seine in Paris. The wind is dancing with her hair while the actress with her stunning appearance – and beautiful bags to the arm, elegantly flirts with the camera.

The scene is nothing short of a juxtaposition of colours, minimalistic yet refreshing autumnal tad gray scene in the backdrop and classic Lady Dior black leather with iconic cannage motif decorated with a wide band studded with crystals in the centre.Continue reading

Exclusive Interview | Elie Saab – A Visionary Couturier

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Abundance of sequins, laces, roses and other ethereal details – these are the prerogative of Elie Saab, a Lebanese fashion powerhouse and a visionary designer of his namesake label. The latest fragrance by Elie Saab, the eau de toilette Rose Couture is a fragrant homage to his dearest flower Rose, his love quite evident through recurring themes in his designs of rose and lush flower motifs.

On this occasion  L’Officiel rendezvoused with Saab on his most coveted latest fragrance Eau De Toilette Rose Couture, struggles, war,  his namesake label, and love for Lebanon.  

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L’amour à Paris

Chaumet gave remarkable precedence to matrimony in its new artistic short video, filmed and photographed by Matthew Brookes.

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The video proves witness of two Parisian lovers engrossed in love, centre to the video are the enduring symbols of love, Tiaras,…Engagement Ring…Wedding Bands…. and other alliance specific jewelleries.  Continue reading

Front Row at Chanel’s Cruise Show in Cuba

Panama hats, cigars, guayaberas, and lots of music … Karl Lagerfeld celebrated Cuban culture in its own way the last night at the mythical Paseo del Prado in Havana. We rounded up some of the best shots and dresses from last nights show in case you’ve missed any.

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Being Brahimi

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A year is a long time in food. Cafés come and go; eating habits evolve in unpredictable directions; kale reaches official rock star status before everyone admits it tastes like damp cardboard. L’Officiel caught up with Guillaume Brahimi to find out how the past year has been for one of the country’s top chefs.

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ANATOMY OF A BAG

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Originally designed for the men’s line by Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier, this women’s version of the ‘Monaco’ has recently been introduced, bridging the two worlds of the luxury brand.Continue reading

WESTWOOD STORY

She represents the alpha and omega of English fashion. Provocative and wise, DAME VIVIENNE WESTWOOD’S tale is one of a life less ordinary, an aristocratic style that conquered the street.

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#TiffanyBlueBook

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Cunard Building, an Italian monument in the heart of Lower Manhattan, New York; this neo-Renaissance inspired building that once housed infamous Cunard Line was chosen to unveil Tiffany’s new magnificent collection, “Blue Book 2016”, inspired by the theme “The Art of Transformation”, by design director Francesca Amfitheatrof.   Continue reading

Not an April fools: Hedi Slimane leaves Saint Laurent

Paris, France – Ending conjectures on the fate of  infamous luxury French label Saint Laurent, parent company Kering Group released a statement confirming the exit of Hedi Slimane as a creative director effective immediately, “at the end of a four-year mission, which has led to the complete repositioning of the brand, the Maison Yves Saint Laurent announces the departure of Hedi Slimane as its creative and image director.”Continue reading

Rendezvous with Riccardo Tisci

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Among the fashion moguls who dominate the churning wheel axis of  London-Paris-New York, Riccardo Tisci has established a new level of “the designer-celebrity” status.  Within ten years as head of Givenchy, he managed to turn his extravagant lifestyle and high profile friendships in to his personal brand.Continue reading