September 2017 - Page 9 of 12

Desigual unveiled its Spring/Summer 2018 show at New York Fashion Week. It marked Jean-Paul Goude’s first step as Artistic Director of the brand. Goude was tasked with creating a presentation that would bring both bold novelty and unique appeal to complement Desigual’s long-established DNA, which celebrates optimism and individuality.

Artistically Directed by Jean-Paul Goude, it presented a collection Inspired by Jungles Both Literal and Metaphorical—Highlighting Diversity, Optimism, Vitality and Individuality, values that have remained essential to Desigual’s core since its inception. Each model represented a singular character from a different group, with makeup and hairstyles that further pushed the boundaries of imagination. It was an “unexpected trip.”

The women’s fashion Spring/Summer 2018 collection was inspired by a voyage through different types of jungles; exotic, psychedelic, and more. It blended cross-cultural references in a panoply of color and creativity, optimism and singularity and non-conformity and vitality: the silhouettes were casual but textured, including everything from raffia to polka-dots, and there was an emphasis on looseness and pattern.

Pieces included color-blocked knit sweaters, interweaving mesh and marine striping; elsewhere, kimono and pajama volumes were cut with fluid fabrics. Jackets—on the shorter side, in leather or denim—were complemented by golden accent jewelry, while bohemian skirts and dresses were treated with trippy geometric prints. Tahitian flowers, palm groves and even a Mickey Mouse print were also in the mix.

Two of the biggest fashion groups Kering and LVMH will stop hiring excessively thin models on catwalks worldwide. The two groups, whose fashion labels include Christian Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, said they had signed a charter for “the well-being of models”. The charter also forbids the hiring of girls under the age of 16 to pose as adult models for shows or shoots, will be effective for coming up fashion week in Paris.

France in 2015 passed legislation outlawing ultra-thin models from working in the country’s fashion industry. Fashion agencies face fines of up to €75,000 or imprisonment of up to six months if they breach the law.

Kering and LVMH said their charter will go further, adding that all their fashion brands commit to banning models below size 34 for women and size 44 for men in French measurements from their casting requirements.Size 32 in France corresponds to XXS or size 6 in Britain, and size 0 in the United States.

However, fashion industry insiders have long said that clothes hang and drape better on tall, androgynous women, while western cultures often associate thinness with wealth, youth and desirability.

The leading commercial fashion trade show Momad Metropolis, on the Iberian Peninsula which brought together the latest designs from over 700 well-known fashion and accessories brands ended its September 17 edition with more than 13,000 visitors, attracted a higher quality of professional showing a greater intention to purchase.

In its fourth edition, Dynamic workshops on sustainable fashion, Digital Merchandising, Inbound Marketing, Instagram and Branding were held offering in-depth information on processes, products and brands accompanying meetings with influencers and bloggers in the fashion industry.

“Although the dates, were very early, we are satisfied, since this edition of the show enjoyed an excellent reception by professionals, among whom we have perceived a greater intention to purchase than in previous editions,” said Jaime de la Figuera, director of MOMAD.

In addition, he also pointed out that MOMAD Metrópolis will maintain its commitment to Sustainable Fashion and the creation of a differentiated space for Men’s Fashion as a lifestyle, and points out that the Fair is working on a digitalisation project to help stores with this process”.

The domestic and international brands present at this edition of MOMAD Metropolis included Laurel, Escada Sport, E. Ferri, El Caballo, Oky, The Code, By Morgana Italy, Riverside, The Extreme Collection, M. de Miguel, Escorpión, Javier Simorra, Vilagallo, Alchera, Lola Lunares, Grand Soir, Sonia Peña, Carla Ruiz, Ada Gatti, Almatrichi, Molly Bracken, Orfeo, Best Mountain, Arena Negra, Lois Jeans, Maracuja, Bahiana, Alba Conde, By Handel, Fashion New York, NKN Nekane, Matilde Cano, María Coca, Tiffosi, Dinamic Moda, Albert S. Lasry, Lola Casademunt, Canadian Peak, Riverside and Vittorio & Lucchino Denim.

The show’s next edition will be held from 2-4 February and from 7-9 September 2018 respectively.

WHITE expands its geography within the Tortona Fashion District, with the hub in Tortona 31/Archiproducts and with the venue for special projects and events within Camera Italiana Buyer Moda, which add to the three already existing locations.

Ssheena is September’s Special Guest with an Urban Catwalk in the heart of Milan, while Efisio Rocco Marras is the Special Designer, with the new direction undertaken by I’M Isola Marras.

A late summer night’s dream, in a villa on the Venice Lido: a star chef of Indian cuisine, and a film that tells his story. Buried Seeds by Andrei Severny, a documentary on India’s most celebrated chef Vikas Khanna, gets a special preview screening at the prestigious Venice Film Festival on September 6 at the Villa of Giornate degli Autori.

For the first time, subject of the documentary, Chef Vikas Khanna, also counted amongst the Top 10 Chefs in the world has been invited to host a lavish evening reception at the special screening. While the film is the celebration of the journey of an ordinary man, the dinner is themed “Celebrating India”. Chef Vikas Khanna showcased richness and eclectic beauty of India and its culture at this prestigious dinner celebrating 70 years of Indian Independence. His food was symbolic of India’s culinary journey and boasts of specialties inclduing Lucknowi Tundey Kebab and Bhupali Saffron Sheermal in the North to Kerala Duck Roast and Pondicherry Crab cakes in the South. The traditional Modak of the West got an interesting twist with coconut, pine nuts, maple syrup and candied sugar stuffing.

Currently Chef Vikas Khanna is working on two books – POEATRY, a book on poetry from the heart of his kitchen & food and BLOSSOM, a book on blossoms of spices and their evolution, alongside he has big plans to take the kids nutrition program to a higher level.

Darkness falls and shadows dance as Christian Louboutin unveils the latest introduction to his women’s leather goods collection, Paloma Ultra Black. A striking new icon for the Maison, Paloma Ultra Black is invigorated with an extra dose of sex appeal for the AW17 season, in a striking black-on-black colourway, accented with sensual splashes of the designer’s unmistakable red on side panels and in the smooth, nappa-finished lining.

The Ultra Black edition blends impeccable artisanship with seductive design, every detail lovingly crafted to bring out the showgirl that Christian Louboutin believes lives in every woman. A strong and graphic design, the curvaceous line of Paloma’s handles, disappearing seamlessly into the bag, recall a dancer’s legs; tantalising glimpses of rouge peer through a gusseted side construction, as a dancer might peek through a curtain.

Evolved for the season, Paloma Ultra Black is slim and sports a new lightweight construction, despite the luxurious and resilient leather used in the collection. The tote features one main compartment that fastens with a concealed pull-out snap tab, and a zippered pocket to secure precious belongings.

A functional bag for the sophisticated woman, Paloma is available in a full range of sizes, from Nano to Large, as well as a versatile chain clutch style. Each converts easily from hand-held to shoulder or cross-body, with the adjustable leather strap included.

A new Fashion Month begins, with Tom Ford opening the New York Fashion Week SS 18, which was pretty colourful at the Park Avenue Armory. As there were cuffed shorts worn with razor-sharp tailored blazers, High-cutout swimsuits and low-slung jeans alongside Sheer, ruched gowns.

On the runway, it was a who’s who of models, including Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Joan Smalls going short haired. 1980s, stronger shoulders and early NYC nightclub Area were the inspirations for this collection said the designer, featuring tailored blazers and cropped jackets; chainmail T-shirts and bedazzled, barely legal mini dresses; leather jeans and balloon jackets, all in shades of bubblegum pink, dusty rose, lavender, black and white.