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
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
Fendi Flowerland!!!
Another surprise from Fendi! Spring’s most colorful and dazzling flowers in the Spring-Summer 2016 collection of the brand comes to life.
MANUS X MACHINA
The exhibition ” Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology ” organized by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York at the Robert Lehman Wing and Anna Wintour Costume Center raises the question of their own on the current relationship between the “hand-made” and the use of the machine, both in haute couture and in ready-to-wear. The visitors will be surrounded by more than one hundred and twenty creations, ranging from 1880 to 2015.Continue reading
NYFW: Karen Walker
NYFW: Dion Lee
Runway + In Detail: Saint Laurent in Hollywood
Saint Laurent’s L.A sized show at Hollywood’s Palladium: 71 models and musicians, 93 looks, 13 bands on stage. See highlights here.
Bianca Spender, wild and woolly
Set to represent Australian womenswear at the International Woolmark Prize final in New York today, Bianca Spender is a born contender.
MOOD: Valentine’s Day
St. Valentine may have died for love but love needn’t hurt. See our edit of all that the heart desires this Valentine’s Day.
Fashion forecast: expect changes
L’Officiel went straight to the chief weatherman, David Bush for the 2016 fashion forecast. And with fashion houses playing a game of empty thrones, Bush says to expect change.
WANT: Chopard’s Fleur d’Opales
Exquisite, elusive, opulent—a garden of opal flowers has blossomed at Chopard, just in time for Haute Couture Week.
Report: Paris Haute Couture Week
What happened in Paris… A director-less Dior, sport luxe from Versace and a love letter to Paris from Giambattista Valli.
CHANEL SS16
Wood shavings, bees and queens. This is Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring-Summer 16 Haute Couture symphony.
What’s in a face?
Léa Seydoux is the new face of Louis Vuitton, which begs the question… is the face that fronts a House the key to its fortune?
Suketdhir’s Woolmark win
Gigi’s new gig
Gigi Hadid the ‘Social Supermodel,’ steps up as the new global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger women’s collections.
Paris in Rome: the looks
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For the new CHANEL Métiers d’art collection inspired by French actresses and Italian cinema, Karl Lagerfeld chose a legendary place where all imaginary worlds and creative desires come together: the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. L’Officiel‘s Fashion Director, Megha Kapoor, picks her favourite looks from the magical night.
Paris in Rome: Chanel’s cinematic masterpiece
Karl Lagerfeld, a visionary curator, a legendary storyteller, stages his Métiers d’Art (pre-Fall 2016) show in one of the world’s grandest film studios.
Shoot: When in Rome
European holiday? Take an excursion to Italy for statement jewellery and textured knits … When in Rome…
Johansson & McConaughey for D&G
The latest campaign for Dolce & Gabbana’s ‘The One,’ shot by Brigitte Lacombe, sees Hollywood icon Scarlett Johansson and Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey reprise their starring roles on the set of a traditional, bustling Italian family home. Pass the ziti, please.
A very Burberry Christmas to you
An ensemble cast of big British stars bring some joy with Burberry. Watch the film here.
Gift guide: Alice In Wonderland
Inspired by Lewis Caroll’s whimsical classic Alice in Wonderland, this capsule collection from Marc By Marc Jacobs has landed just in time for gift season. The Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and White Rabbit are keeping it curiouser and curiouser.
An uncommon girl
Retro cues live in the moment as shifts, knits and patchwork get a very modern makeover. Let the good times roll…
AUSTRALIAN FASHION LAUREATE AWARDS 2015
Attended by Australian fashion connoisseurs and designers, the 2015 Australian Fashion Laureate Awards were held at the Sydney Opera House in Australia’s fashion capital, Sydney, on Friday 23 October 2015.
When in Paris: “Promenade Bucolique” at Place Vendôme
When in Paris, or should we say, if you’re in Paris between now and January 2016, take a bucolic stroll (promenade bucolique) through the history of a high-end Parisian jeweler whose fate has closely echoed that of France since its inception.
Party of the week: MADEMOISELLE PRIVÉ
Cara Delevigne, just one of the notable guests at the opening of an exhibition honouring Coco Chanel—Mademoiselle Privé