Wow! Paris Fashion Week SS 2010 was jammed packed with goodness, as to be expected from Paris. So many collections, so much detail, and so much range. Paris fashion week managed to combine the strengths of New York, London, and Milan all in one week this round. My favorite collections to narrow it down were Balenciaga, Balmain, Chloe & Celine (i’ll elaborate on the junction with the ~ and percent ~ in a moment), Gareth Pugh, Kenzo, Lanvin, McQueen, and Tim Hamilton. But all the designers and looks featured here were the best of Paris fashion week so open your eyes and enjoy the edit that took days and days to produce. Continue reading below…
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As Karl Lagerfeld spent part of his childhood on a farm, it seems only fitting that the Chanel built a version of a Marie Antoinette’s barnyard in the Grand Palais to present his Spring Summer 2010 collection.
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The first pics of Lily Allen’s Chanel campaign have finally hit the web – As for the Chanel ads, the black and white shots show Lily looking distinctly Lagerfeld-like, wearing the designer’s signature monochrome hues, fingerless gloves and neat tailoring. Her hair is styled into a neat chignon, and in two shots is adorned with towering tiaras. It was shot by Karl for a new Chanel handbag line, Chanel Coco Cocoon which is slated to launch in October 2009 – See also the Latest fashion editorial of Lily Allen for ID Magazine on Paper Mode
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Beautiful / fav’ Canadian model Jessica Stam is the new face of Fendi F/W 2010 campaign shot by Karl Lagerfeld. She reminds me a lot of (a young) Catherine Deneuve – An inspirations from 80s/Hitchcock/French film noir in this is elegant and captivating Campaign – Very Fendi !
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Just when you thought H&M had pulled every big name for their limited edition designer collections from their top hat, it’s time to think again. After the Matthew Williamson collaboration, the brand announces its latest partner in design: Jimmy Choo.
“We are privileged to be among the fashion greats who have been affiliated with H&M so far, and to be designing a collection appealing to fashion savvy, street smart women, and to be including some great pieces for men, too,” founder and president of Jimmy Choo, Tamara Mellon said today. “Jimmy Choo will bring to H&M a sophisticated, fashion forward, accessible and glamorous collection – the perfect party pieces to buy now and then wear out that night!”
The collection has been designed with the clothing in mind first. Shoes and handbags were created to compliment the apparel.
A peek at two shoes from the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection
H&M has previously collaborated on collections with both pop icons and designers, including Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld, Roberto Cavalli, Viktor & Rolf and Matthew Williamson.
Girls one more time you are lucky (if you can buy it on time)…
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I just cannot believe we never posted this AMAZING ” Alice In Wonderland ” fashion editorial shot obviously by photographer superstar Annie Leibovitz with model Natalia Vodianova for Vogue US December 2003
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Oldies but Goodies ! ‘ Autoportraits, la couture ‘ editorial by the Kaiser, with the beautiful Freja Beha Erichsen ’shooting herself ‘ for Numero Magazine #81 (March 09)
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After the Martin Margiela and Eley Kishimoto helmet collaborations its now turn for Karl Lagerfeld to design a Tweed Helmet for Atelier Ruby. Interesting bikers accessory with a pocket for your Ipod.
Martin Margiela helmet
Eley Kishimoto helmet
For the 5th day of our WAD Marathon I would like to feature an editorial praising the style and character of Karl Lagerfeld, entitled K as in Karl. Lagerfeld’s style has become an iconic style reference. So much that even his peer, designer Roberto Cavalli came dressed as Lagerfeld for last years Halloween Ball in New York. They did a great job on the casting and styling of this shoot, each character looks like a reincarnation of Lagerfeld. Lovely!
Stay tuned for more of the WAD Marathon as we make our way to Day 6.
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ilovefake is a digital bi-monthly magazine mixing fashion, art and culture. Hailing from Amsterdam, ilovefake describe their audience as of a young age (16-40) opinion formers, with an interest in fashion, design and art. I stumbled across some pictures from the online mag on ffffound. The photos are inspirational and stylish, they work with accomplished artists and photographers from around the world an the European style and culture is personified through the pictures.
Particularly inspirational for constantly reinventing the style and culture of the magazine, its caught my eye as another inspiration guide for the fashion industry.
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An other collaboration for the 50th Anniversary of Barbie, This time its Colette with Jeremy Scott Barbie Collection and the “Barbie and Ken” exhibition by Karl Lagerfeld (March 9th-28th). For the occasion, a “Barbie room” will be installed on the first floor and the Lagerfeld picture will be sold on sold as silkscreen prints. So if you are a Fan or collectioner be sure to check it out!
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We have been feeling the whole headdress trend coming in for awhile, designers have been prancing around the idea and a hand full of brands have sprung from this idea of hairpieces, but who else than Karl Lagerfeld to set the god damn tone. Laetitia Crahay, Chanel’s brilliant accessories designer really outdid all expectations with this roundup.
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After the Vogue Paris Calendar, January will be a Calendar-fight month! The Pin Ups Calendar by Terry Richardson for Vogue Paris against Karl Lagerfeld and Eva Herzigova with Marie Claire Italy (the sell will start December 16th) There will be 24 images in this Italian Calendar, all shot by the Kaiser himself. Which one will you choose?! (via wwd)
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This was a really cool way to turn a basic fashion story into an extremely dynamic visual explosion of shape and color. A little photoshop can go a long way. 21st Century Raquel (Zimmerman) was shot by Karl Lagerfeld and styled by Charlotte Stockdale for the last issue of V magazine.
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For the occasion of the 125th anniversary of Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld designed a special 5 Euro coin. The coin features both a portrait of Coco Chanel and lots of other trademark graphics of the brand. The 5 Euro coin was chosen, as it is a good match with the Chanel No. 5 fragrance.
The coin comes in a gold version, limited to 99 pieces, with each piece going for 5900 Euros. The silver coin goes for 45 Euro and comes in a run of 11900. The coins will be released on December 1rst.
Thanks to British Vogue for the Tip
