A robbery during the Cannes Film Festival has subverted attention away from highly anticipated films and their stars. Chopard jewels were left unattended in a hotel room safe last Thursday, containing one million dollars worth of jewelry.
This event is especially ironic, as the Cannes Film Festival showcases Sophia Coppola’s The Bling Ring, a film based on a group of teenagers
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The Parsons Festival is an annual celebration of emerging design ideas and the creative students behind them. Installations, workshops and lectures showcase the school’s emphasis on fostering imaginative and interactive designers.
The festival, running through the 24th of this month, was marked by a performance titled “The Future of Orchestral Garments.” Members of the Baltimore Orchestra don garments that are motion activated,
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Ottavio “Tai” Missoni, founder of his eponymous Italian knitwear company, Missoni, died peacefully in his home in Northern Italy at the age of 92.
Mr. Missoni has left behind a compelling legacy. His unexpected fashion narrative began during his time as a track and field star, when he and fellow teammate Giorgio Oberweger produced the “Venjulia” wool tracksuit for the Italian
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Legendary British textile designer Celia Birtwell has teamed up with Uniqlo for an exclusive collection featuring reinterpretations of her iconic prints. During the 60s and 70s, Birtwell’s collaborations with her husband, designer Ossie Clark, defined the look for the era, and were worn by icons of the era like Bianca Jagger and Marianne Faithfull. These whimsical motifs look better then
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Eye-catching prints and patterns from F/W 13 runways meet an obsession with nail art, resulting in the amazing manicure site, Miss Ladyfinger. Here one can learn how to recreate Rodarte’s colorful tie-dye, Jonathan Saunders’ metallic stripes or Dior’s graphic cable knits with easy step-by-step guides, allowing anyone to easily sport miniature versions of their favorite runway looks on their nails.
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German designer Guido Maria Kretschmer has partnered up with eBay Germany for its first exclusive collection. Breezy dresses, short suits and silky jumpsuits are some of the items that create the perfect Summer weekend look.. Crowdsourcing plays an important role, much like Derek Lam’s eBay collection earlier this year; until April 24th users are encouraged to vote for their favorites
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Marc Jacobs, a man of many talents, has diversified his skill set even more. The beloved American designer makes his first acting appearance in a new thriller, Disconnect, which debuted at the last Toronto Film Festival. Jacobs plays Harvey, a webcam filmmaker, and from what we can see Jacobs conveys this dark character perfectly. The feature film, directed by Henry
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Designer Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau passed away in her Palm Beach, Florida home on Sunday at the age of 81. Pulitzer’s fashion career began when her summery print shift dresses were a hit with customers at her juice stand. Her optimistic aesthetic began as a conscious attempt to combat her depression and anxiety – a condition that was heavily stigmatized at
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H&M's Fifth Avenue flagship was abuzz, awaiting the arrival of Gossip Girl heartthrob Penn Badgley. The actor, joining many of his hollywood peers, is the latest supporter of H&M's efforts to produce more sustainable fashion. The 'Conscious Exclusive Collection' celebrates the beauty that can be found in repurposed goods. Crafted from organic cotton, recycled polyester, and tencel, the red-carpet worthy
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Diesel names Nicola Formichetti (Mugler’s former creative director and Lady Gaga’s stylist) as the brand’s first artistic director. Formichetti will be responsible for the “total view” of the brand and will introduce fresh ideas to revolutionize the label for a new generation. Founder Renzo Rosso believes Formichetti is a perfect fit, "I finally met somebody as crazy as I am."
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Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola, the duo who created Moonrise Kingdom, have once again collaborated to create a series of promotional films in honor of Prada’s newest fragrance, Prada Candy. These whimsical shorts star French actress Léa Seydoux as an impulsive girl who begrudging finds herself caught between the admiration of two handsome best friends. The films’ playful energy and humor are the perfect
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The Council of Fashion Designers of America President Diane von Furstenberg and CEO Steven Kolb announced the nominees for the 2013 CFDA awards yesterday, with an event hosted by von Furstenberg and Nadja Swarovski at the CFDA's new digs at 65 Bleecker Street in New York. The awards will take place on June 3rd at Alice Tully Hall. Womenswear Designer
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Marc Jacobs’ boudoir-inspired collection for Louis Vuitton F/W 13 was a sensuous combination of menswear patterns and silhouettes offset by feminine details. Here, the masculine lines of a woolen plaid coat were softened by densely packed sequins at the hem — creating an alluring ombré effect. — Marissa Stuart
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For the inaugural S/S 13 campaign of Perry Ellis by Duckie Brown photographer Bruno Staub created “army of khaki soldiers.” The subtlest shades of golden khaki paired with ivory gives smooth dimension to this monochrome image of gorgeous tailored jackets on finely chiseled male models. The accompanying video gives an intimate look behind the making of this ad with stunning
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For F/W 13 Giambattista Valli showed a collection that emulated soignée Parisian style at its finest. A slouchy navy turtleneck was artfully distressed with tiny holes scattering out from the shoulder. — Marissa Stuart
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