These beautiful pencil and gauche fashion illustrations were created exclusively for Clear Magazine by Japanese art director and fashion illustrator Masaki Mizuno. In this series the artist interprets looks from some of our favorite top fashion houses including Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Maison Martin Margiela, Miu Miu, Nina Ricci, Givenchy, Prada, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen. For more information on the artist visit his website here.
Alexander McQueen put the meaning to fashion SHOW with his AW09/10 collection for Paris Fashion Week. This collection definitely stands out to others which have been playing it safe this season. Entitled “Horn of Plenty” it had a massive pile of old tyres, sinks and televisions center stage. With also old props from past shows.
29-year -old Danish designer, Nina Hjorth has got a bright future in steps ahead. Hjorth is a trained footwear and womenswear designer, she worked under Alexander McQueen in his design studio before attending Graeme Armour for footwear design and Royal College of Art for womenswear.
For next years 70th anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, Hong Kong shoe boutique On Pedder has partnered with Warner Bros to commission the most trendy fashion designers to create their own interpretation of the famous red shoes for a modern Dorothy. Including Bruno Frisoni, Alexander McQueen, Erickson Beamon, Giuseppe Zanotti, Pierre Hardy, Marni’s hi-tech heels (that play ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ when plugged in) and Stella McCartney’s strapped sandals or even Azzedine Alaia’s sparkly ballet pumps, the creations are a true homage to the legendary film.
The shoes were unveiled at the On Pedder flagship store on 21 November. At the end of the exhibition, the shoes – including a replica of the original pair worn by Judy Garland in the film – will be sold off in a silent auction and the proceeds donated to charity.
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” In an era of mass production, genuine craftsmanship stands out. Dont forget about the collectors’ items of the winter season. These are truely one-of-a-kind pieces, each made with as much care as a painting in a museum.”
This is an editorial from the Winter issue of V Man, that drew me in so deep. It is a forgotten art to create garments with so much love and craftsmanship. And to juxtapose it with this style of photography seemed so moody and appropriate. I can not figure out if photographer Richard Burbridge really played withe lighting or if the images we masked in post. Either way it was a brilliant execution for this project of highlighting the true craft of each piece. I Nearly died when I saw the piece above by Burberry, a cashmere sweater with hand sewn and painted feathers! what!
A first preview of 12 backstage portrait pictures from Fashion Designer for VMAN – with a quote from main designer about their inspirations for their last season Collection -Interesting…
GIORGIO ARMANI
“My collection was inspired by modern India and its vibrant colors. It features a delicate color palette with brighter oriental tones, interpreted in my signature style.” –Giorgio Armani
VERSACE
“Next season, it’s all about putting on your best to show the world that you are doing just fine—formal, but with an informal attitude. Men should interpret formality with an open mind, without boxing themselves in to the dictionary definition.” –Donatella Versace
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION
“This collection can easily be summed up as graphic, bold, modern, and very American.” –Italo Zucchelli Read the full story
Alexander McQueen’s work for Samsonite Black Label gets two new updates this season – in limited edition shining silver for the striking ribcage Hero piece (Al1) and the Travel piece (Al2) in crocodile skin design.
The shiny exterior, courtesy of a new paint technology, is developed in conjunction with Bayer. First developed for the motor industry, the paint is thermoformable and highly resistant to impact. Read the full story
It has been hard not to notice all of the extra buzz lately around super hereos, almost all the major fashion publications have done an editorial playing with the concept of superheroes. Our long awaited return of Heroes, the tv show, is about to grace us when it re-airs this month, and comic pop-art is very strong flashback of the moment.
As fears around the recession grow, and at a time when other fashion designers are heavily focused on encouraging celebrities to wear their products, Alexander McQueen challenges both the recession and Hollywood at the opening of his new Los Angeles flagship store on Melrose…
While the likes of Dolce & Gabbana and Giorgio Armani persist in wooing Hollywood’s finest, there is a growing feeling that the fashion establishment needs a challenge. And McQueen, with his none-too-diplomatic way with words, might just be the man to provide it.
“In times of recession, I think fashion is escapism. When I started in fashion, England was in a recession with Margaret Thatcher as prime minister. I think it’s a great time for new growth…” — (Via The Independent, UK)
Previously we wrote about Isabella Blow’s lasting influence on fashion.
It’s really no coincidence that afterwards I found out that Alexander
McQueens’s SS ‘08 show was in memory to this fantastic icon. A fantastic
designer and sentimentalist, his collection is amazing. He really pushed
himself this season to really honor his friend,the late, great Isabella.
Seems like countless magazines are telling me that fashion hats are back. This news, along with Halloween coming up, made me remember that it’s been about 6 months since Isabella Blow, who rocked the coolest and most avant-garde hats, passed away. Along with being an international style icon, director, and muse, she discovered model Sophie Dahl and designer Alexander McQueen.Though she is no longer with us , her mark on fashion continues.
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