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September 09, 2007
Fashion Week Kicks Off In New York
New York Fashion Week swung into full gear over the weekend as buyers gathered for shows from Lacoste, Catherine Malandrino, Max Azria and Cynthia Rowley.
One of the most anticipated events was Ralph Lauren’s celebration of 40 years in business, which was feted with a runway show and black-tie after party on Saturday night.
Stay on top of the week’s events as Blacks online covers the shows from the front rows in New York.
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July 09, 2007
Berlin Greets Its First Fashion Week
Fashion destination: Berlin? It may not have the reputation of Paris, London or New York, but Berlin is aiming to improve its status as a fashion city by holding its first Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Show organizers are hoping to bank on the German capital’s transformation into a style-conscious city, aided by the entrance of new luxury stores and the fashion demands of a young and creative population.
Fashion Week will run from Thursday to Sunday of this week, featuring designers such as Puma, Hugo, Annett Roestel and Prototype.
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June 29, 2007
Paris Shows Focus On Darker, Edgier Looks
Fashion Week moved to Paris on Thursday, where it shed he light casualness of Milan. Looks got darker, more thoughtful and edgy with designs by Yohji Yamamoto, John Galliano and hot Japanese line Number (N)ine.
The prevalent white suits, skinny ties and sandals we saw in Milan were nowhere in sight, so we are eager to see what the new collections bring.
For ongoing coverage of the Paris shows, check in with Blacks In Fashion.
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February 27, 2007
Paris Shows Light Up Fashion Crowd
Paris Fashion Week, which opened Sunday, has managed to reignite the enthusiasm of even the most worn out of fashionistas. Coming on the heels of the New York, Milan and Paris Couture shows, France’s runway extravaganza features both theatrics and stunning craftsmanship.
Take, for instance, Viktor & Rolf’s decision to send its models down the runway with their own lighting rigs. In craftsmanship, Yohji Yamamoto continues to inspire with his pleated and gathered creations.
For more Paris coverage, check in with Blacks In Fashion later this week.
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February 19, 2007
Milan Opens Runway Shows With Model Agreement
Milan kicked off its Fashion Week over the weekend, and this time there was a twist. The top fashion houses have signed an “anti-anorexia” agreement to ensure that only healthy models are sent down the runway.
Under the agreement, agencies and designers are supposed to send their models to doctors to be checked. The move aims to promote the image of “"healthy, sunny, generous Mediterranean beauty."
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February 12, 2007
London Focues On Fall Fashion
London kicked off its Fashion Week on Sunday with shows by Ben de Lisi, Caroline Charles and Paul Costelloe. Collections so far are hitting all the notes we saw in New York, such as tunics over tights, turtlenecks, sequins and metallic details.
As London Fashion Week continues, check in with Blacks In Fashion for all the latest runway reviews.
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February 03, 2007
New York Kicks Off Fashion Week
Fashion madness erupted in New York on Friday with the opening of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Nicole Miller, BCBG Max Azria and Rag & Bone were among the opening lineup of designers showing off their fall ’07 ready-to-wear collections.
Check in with Blacks In Fashion for a rundown of the most buzz-worthy designs as well as insider news from our correspondent in the tents.
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January 22, 2007
Haute Couture Week Opens In Paris
Today marks the opening of haute couture week in Paris, where some of the world’s most elaborate and expensive creations are expected to heat up the runways. Giorgio Armani, Valentino and Christian Dior are among the exclusive lineup of designers who will be showing their collections.
For ongoing coverage, remember to check in with Blacks In Fashion as the shows get underway.
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January 15, 2007
Men's Wear Shows Open In Milan
The fall 2007 men’s wear shows kicked off in Milan over the weekend, featuring Burberry’s new military look, Versace’s stark black and white theme – complete with Nehru collars – and D&G’s curious white space suits. For details and continuing coverage, check in with Blacks InFashion.
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January 02, 2007
Z Zegna Set To Strut NY Runway
Ermenegildo Zegna will showcase its designer Z Zegna line on a runway for the first time in February during New York’s Fashion Week. The move reflects the growing success of the younger, more fashion forward collection.
Z Zegna generated around 15 percent of the Italian company’s revenue last year and is expected to continue its growth spurt.
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September 11, 2006
All Eyes On New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week got off to a triumphant start over the weekend, as observers applauded innovative looks from designers such as Alice Roi, Benjamin Cho and Karen Walker.
The Spring 2007 RTW collections are leaning toward light, contemporary styles that play with convention, such as Cho’s white silk dress vented with zippers.
Look or full Fashion Week coverage on Blacks In Fashion later this week.
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July 03, 2006
Menswear Shows Strut Through Paris
The fashion world turned its attention from Milan to Paris over the weekend, where the spring/summer 2007 menswear shows are reaching full strut.
Reports so far point to a continuance in the pale palette and shorts theme we saw in Milan, although bright colors and ‘80s styles are also making a showing in the French capital.
Look for a full report in Blacks’s upcoming In Fashion wrap-up.
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February 21, 2006
Ciao Bella! Milan Fashion Week Kicks Off
The Fall 2006 women’s ready-to-wear shows opened up in Milan this week, offering a tantalizing lineup of fashion talent. Jil Sander and Giorgio Armani got the week off to a strong start on Monday, and highlights for the rest of the week include Pucci, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana.
Armani and Gucci have even more reason to celebrate since they were just voted the world’s most coveted brands in on online survey performed by ACNielsen.
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February 13, 2006
London Kicks Off Fashion Week
Fashionistas may still be digesting the surprisingly somber vision of fall fashion presented in New York last week, but it’s already time to clear our palates for another look at autumn wear.
That’s because London kicked off its fashion week on Monday, promising (we hope) a bit more of the cheeky flair we’ve come accustomed to from the capital.
The show is being held in the impressive surrounds of the Natural History Museum and will feature designers such as Paul Costelloe, Paul Smith, John Rocha, Karen Walker and Nicole Farhi.
U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour will also be attending, with the paparazzi sure to follow.
For the latest schedule go to: http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/lfwseason/schedule/
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February 08, 2006
The Return Of Grunge?
Of all the shows at New York Fashion Week, it was Marc Jacobs’s supersized knits, skirts over pants with boots, thick socks, and other grunge flashbacks that garnered the most attention.
There were some more refined elements, such as chic leather skirts and metallic and sequined pieces for evening, but the overall look was dark, muted, and heavily layered.
Does this mean grunge is back? The designer himself has shied away from the word but it still remains on the tip of everyone’s tongue. That said, Jacobs didn’t fail to produce some lust-worthy pieces, including luscious coats and handbags.
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January 18, 2006
Rich Luxury, From Gucci To Armani
The Gucci man has undergone a transformation under creative director John Ray, showing a darker, more romantic side at the Milan autumn/winter ’06-’07 menswear show.
The new Gucci man wears a heavy wool frock coat countered with a white, embroidered shirt and pinstriped pants.
This look was quite different from Dsquared’s fun-poking at British royalty, done with washed jeans, riding coats an biker boots.
Armani, on the other hand, put a detailed spin on luxury, showing heavy knits with crushed velvet coats and tailored suits, creating an intoxicating mix of textures and hues.
These were three very different collections with one common denominator – indulgent luxury.
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January 17, 2006
Fall Menswear Collections Delight Milan
The fall/winter menswear shows hit Milan this week with a resounding ‘oomph’ as designers such as Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry Prorsum delighted crowds with their high-octane style.
D&G managed to nail down modern elegance with fine knits, pleated trousers and rich velvet neck scarves.
Versace, meanwhile, went straight for sexy with masculine tailored jackets, leather trim, and thigh-grabbing trousers.
Burberry’s presentation of pinstriped suits, glossy oversized leather bags and boysenberry shirts were an English dandy’s dream.
For colors think grays, blues, deep emeralds and berries. The hot ticket item: a waistcoat.
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October 04, 2005
Camouflage Couture
You know you’re hot when you can take camouflage to couture and receive accolades from every corner. Such is the case of Yohji Yamamoto whose ruffled camouflage dresses received high praise in Paris earlier this week.
Yamamoto’s collection wasn’t entirely war-torn, however. He also showed his avant-garde edge with stiff white blouses, bondage themed dresses and ‘crocodile’ cut coats.
In a runway season marked by toned down styles, Yamamoto demonstrated that fashion sometimes means war.
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September 30, 2005
Gucci Tamed?
Frida Giannini put on her first major runway show in Milan this week since taking over from Tom Ford at Gucci. Her pieces received mixed reviews from style mavens, some of whom complained that the clothes were “too tame.”
Some of her choices, like tea dresses, floral blouses and cashmere polos, didn’t do much to spark Gucci’s trademark desire, but Giannini insisted that they would attract the modern young woman.
If Gucci still spells glamour the style house is definitely leaning more toward Ingrid Bergman than Mae West.
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September 21, 2005
London Fashion Week
All eyes are on the British capital as fashion forward designers display their wares during London Fashion Week. Military styling, preppie fashions and opulent details, such as beading and stitching, have all been seen strutting up and down the runways. Craft-inspired pieces featuring knit and crochet have also been spotted as emerging trends.
The show has historically been a key venue for a new generation of designers. Now well-known names, such as Alexander McQueen, got some of their first exposure during London Fashion Week and scrupulous fashionistas will be monitoring the runways for the next hot influence.
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September 14, 2005
No Luxury Limits
There’s good news for the highest of high-end retailers at the Spring shows in New York this week. Early indications suggest that there is no price ceiling for luxury items, with show goers hungrily eyeing coats over $5000.
Designers such as Prada and Marc Jacobs have draped their runways with must-have items that appear to defy previous price barriers.
Although the U.S economy in general shows signs of strain, the worldwide increase in millionaires and a growing demand for luxury items among the population at-large keeps the market strong.
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