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Opening Ceremony Pre-Fall 2012

Christina Perez — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:42:58 PST

>> The high-necked baby doll dresses Opening Ceremony offered up for Spring 2012 aren't going anywhere for Pre-Fall; this time around they come in a transition-worthy selection of stripes, sheers, high shine, and zigzag. Separates - in the form of figure-skater skirts, flared trousers, ponchos, and moto jackets - looked especially pared-down and easy-wearing this season, with just a hint of the brand's signature retro-quirk thrown in for good measure.

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Opening Ceremony Spring 2012

fashionologie — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:18:29 PDT

>> Fresh off dressing Chloe Moretz in head-to-toe Kenzo over the weekend, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim have unveiled their Spring 2012 Opening Ceremony collection, inspired by the major music festivals of the world, from England to the US to Argentina. Shot by Tim Barber and styled by Sara Moonves, Daiane Sondré, Hyoni Kang, and Camille Rowe model metallic anoraks, cat-faced dresses, and lug-soled suede sandals. The collection hits stores starting in February 2012.

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Take a Peek at the Full Fall 2011 Rodarte for Opening Ceremony Collection

fashionologie — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:05:40 PDT

>> After teaming up with Opening Ceremony last season for the lower-priced and more everyday wearable Rodarte for Opening Ceremony collection, Kate and Laura Mulleavy are back for another round for Fall 2011. Full of silk prints, cable-knit sweaters, and pinafore-inspired dresses, a preview of the Scandinavia-inspired collection - modeled by twins Gwen and Donna Loos, and hitting stores and online in early October - in the slideshow.

Photos by Autumn de Wilde

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Opening Ceremony's Humberto Leon and Carol Lim Named New Kenzo Creative Directors

fashionologie — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:56:14 PDT

>> LVMH has appointed Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, the 36-year-old co-founders of Opening Ceremony, as creative directors of Kenzo, effective immediately. They replace Antonio Marras, who joined Kenzo in 2004, and will show their first Kenzo collection in October for Spring 2012.

Under Leon and Lim, Kenzo is to be repositioned in the contemporary sector, with prices expected to range from 200 euros to 1,500 euros ($285 to $2,135).

"It’s great to bring this young, contemporary generation into Kenzo,” said Pierre-Yves Roussel, chairman and CEO of LVMH’s fashion division. “They’re really embracing what was the origin of Kenzo - that Jungle spirit.” Roussel interviewed a wide range of both young and experienced designers for the position, he said, but was struck by the “360-degree vision of the fashion industry” Leon and Lim have. He added that Marras had been “respectful of the heritage of the brand . . . What we need now is something which has more energy, which is looking forward in terms of addressing a new generation.”

While the pair are not trained as designers, they expect to “build an exciting team” of designers to realize their vision for Kenzo. Leon said that while he sketches ideas, “we’ve always worked in a team community.”

They plan to continue with Opening Ceremony, and split their time between Paris and New York.

Opening Ceremony Resort 2012

fashionologie — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:01:30 PDT

>> The first Resort collection from Opening Ceremony is a windswept mix of botanic prints and easy, music-festival-ready silhouettes. Look for lots of breezy '60s and '70s shapes - mod dresses, flowing palazzo pants, tiered halter tops, and wildflower skirts - all in a palette of blood orange, acid yellow and cobalt blue. Tim Barber shot the lookbook and Camille Rowe models.

Images Courtesy of Opening Ceremony

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Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Resort 2012

fashionologie — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:04:59 PDT

>> Chloe Sevigny chose an old youth center gym in New York's Nolita neighborhood for her first ever Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony runway show. "The company has grown so much and we wanted people to be able to see the clothes," she explained, adding of her choice of location: "I wanted you to come in and be transported back to the way you felt when you were a teenager. Even little tiny things - the cinder blocks, the color blue of the walls. Anything that would trigger the senses to that time when you're questioning everything."

Laser-cut leather eyelet minidresses, pearl-studded flats, and shoulder-baring tops populated the Resort 2012 collection, some pieces of which - logo-printed crop tops and high-top sneakers, for instance - were done in collaboration with skateboard lifestyle brand Vision Street Wear. As for the diverse model cast - which included Jenny Shimizu, Christina Kruse, and Danielle Zinaich - Sevigny said: "I wanted to do young and old and different kind of body shapes. A girl you could see hanging out in Tompkins Square Park, or your friend, or your friend's pretty friend. I wanted to look like they could all be hanging out together. I didn't want unattainable beauty."

The collection is expected to hit stores in November, with prices ranging from $45 for a printed denim beret to between $175 and $1,100 for dresses.

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The Striped Shirt

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:12:22 PDT

>> The Breton striped shirt dates back to the 1900s, when it was originally worn by French fishermen. Then, in the '50s, icons like Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel, and Jean Seberg adopted the nautical print as their own. Fast forward to 2011, and fashion girls everywhere - think Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Jenna Lyons, Mary Kate Steinmiller, and Lauren Santo Domingo - are still sporting renditions of the classic Breton top. While the timeless navy and white pattern will always remain a closet staple, designers continue to make it new with their own unique interpretation of the pattern. Who can forget the frenzy Prada created when it showed chunky, brightly-colored stripes on its Spring runway? Shop our picks to add a little je ne sais quoi to your look right now.

Source: Getty, WireImage, IMDB, and Greg Kessler

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Go Sheer For Spring! Our Top Picks

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:45:13 PDT

>> Sheer remains a strong trend for Spring thanks to designers like Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, and Marc Jacobs. Whether you prefer a bold or more subtle look, our picks have you (not so) covered. Check out the slideshow to see our range of sheer printed maxis, minimal tops, and standout dresses.

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Check Out the Opening Ceremony Fall 2011 Lookbook

fashionologie — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:01:05 PDT

>> Photographer (and son of Jann Wenner) Theo Wenner took Frankie Rayder and Ashley Smith out to Amagansett on Long Island for Opening Ceremony's Fall 2011 lookbook shoot. As the settings range from a snowy bank to the bowling alley to the beach, wool blanket skirts, cozy knits, sixties-inspired minidresses, and the requisite helping of plaid are displayed, often styled by Lester Garcia with a pair of colorful tights. Full lookbook in the slideshow.

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Slick Rain Gear to Keep You Covered During Those April Showers

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:31:26 PDT

>> We're expecting a load of rain showers for the next couple weeks, so we rounded up some of the best rain-repelling (but still stylish) gear for you to stay dry in. There's a cute Marc by Marc Jacobs umbrella to add a little sunshine to your day, a smart canvas coated coat from Opening Ceremony, waterproof booties, and a windproof bucket hat from Urban Outfitters - that should do the trick. But there's more where that came from - check out the slideshow for more of our splash-proof favorites!

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