Resort is all about the print for Frida Giannini's Gucci. Tiger stripes in khaki, army green and gray along with an iconic Gucci belt and chain print covered much of the resort collection's skinny pantsuits, slim strapless dresses, and one-piece swimwear. Giannini showed hints of inspiration from the Seventies, a decade not lost on Karl Lagerfeld's recent ressort collection for Chanel.
Leigh Lezark appears on the June cover of Vogue Turkey.
Olivier Theyskens explains his partnership with Theory: "For a long time, I've been looking for a way of working with affordable fashion. . . As a designer, I'm not a guy that can be put in a niche. I'm a guy who can also put his mind to something more global and accessible. Also, I've always been hoping that my friends can buy what I design."
Azzaro is opening a temporary boutique in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Madewell has finally launched e-commerce and just in time for Alexa Chung's collection release this fall.
Lanvin's Batman Tee, Karl Lagerfeld's Green Lantern gloves, Roger Vivier's Catwoman boots
To honor the 75th anniversary of DC Comics, Colette's Sarah Lerfel has commissioned a collection of superhero-themed accessories to fill her Paris boutique windows. For the occasion Lanvin menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver created a Batman Dog T-shirt, Roger Vivier designed Catwoman thigh boots complete with white whiskers, Karl Lagerfeld did jeweled and fingerless Green Lantern gloves, and Thierry Lasry whipped up a pair of Plastic Man shades.
Spanish retailer Mango launched its fall 2010 men's and women's collection last night at Madrid's Circulo de Bella Artes with Elettra Wiedemann, Poppy Delevigne, Amanda Hearst, and Coco Summer in attendance. Paisley scarves with fringe, wide-legged wool trousers, chiffon blouses with oversize bows, and smart fedoras dominated the collection heavily influenced by polished 1970s silhouettes.
Madrid 05/26/10
