November 2012 - Page 7 of 16

She has been the queen of catwalk for 20 years and now fashion icon and super model Kate Moss who has always been a mystery is all set to get candid and open up to the world through a tell all book , Kate : The Kate Moss Book , a photo biography of her favourite pictures of herself .

The Croydon born model will be opening up about her body issues back in her early modeling days , posing topless to her high profile break up with actor Johnny Depp. Following the book’s release the super model opens up in a special interview to telegraph’s Jess Hallet claiming that she was once self conscious of her body and hated posing topless. Moss also opens up about her relationship with celebrity Johnny Depp and how he taught her to handle the fame. She explained “ I was lucky to be with Johnny at that stage. He taught me a lot about fame. He told me ‘never complain, never explain’. That’s why I don’t use Twitter and things like that.”

Kate has dedicated her book to her musician husband Jamie Hince whom she married last year in july.

The fashion maestro Karl Lagerfeld known for dabbling in different creative fields stuns through an exclusive photo shoot for Rolls-Royce cars this time.

The designer who gave up driving at age of 30 after a car crash has clicked the iconic Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe capturing details of the car’s gleaming surfaces and geometry, came up with an exhibition with 14 photographs reflecting his love for beautiful cars.

The exhibition titled ‘A Different View’ unveiled the sort of abstract photos of this luxury vehicle and was held at Rolls Royce headquarters in Goodwood, England.

Gucci set to open its 5^th store during this month, to celebrate the opening, archival pieces from the ‘Flora World’ such as ready to wear, accessories, scarves, sketches and porcelain items will travel to India for the first time. This display of archive items will be on exhibit at the store. Gucci’s along with the Cruise 2013 collection, which will also have elements of the Flora.

Flora is one of Gucci’s most defining classics. Its origin dates back to 1966, when Princess Grace visited Gucci’s Via Monte Napoleone store, hoping to see Rodolfo Gucci’s wife Alessandra who, like her, was an actress. When Rodolfo pressed her to take a gift, she request—for a scarf with flowers. Not having anything to offer his guest, he went on to ask his friend and artist Vittorio Accornero to produce a floral scarf. The response was a remarkable design, featuring 43 varieties of flowers & plants and 9 kinds of insects, which was quickly christened Flora.

The one-of-its-kind exhibition focusing on rise of couturiers in mid-century Britain and their services to Her Majesty the Queen is being held at London’s Fashion and Textile Museum.

The exhibit titled ‘Hartnell to Amies: Couture by royal Appointment’ celebrates the timeless elegance of London couture and explores how the Queen’s patronage of ground breaking British designers helped to establish London as an International fashion centre after Second World War.

It begins with the opening of Norman Hartnell’s first salon in 1923 and British high society’s ‘Bright Young Things’, before discussing the advent of Hardy Amies and Frederick Fox amongst the leading couturiers of the post-war years and the fashionable world of London dress-making and millinery.

It also highlights the milliner’s role in London couture through the work of Australian-born designer Frederick Fox, his most famous designs are the hats he created for Queen Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and many celebrities worldwide besides exploring the process and craft involved in hat-making.

Designer Gautam Gupta forayed into the fashion fraternity in 2003 to…

The future of fashion lies in the reconciliation between nature and industry; this is the philosophy which makes Netherland based label OAT produce shoes that bloom.

The label which was started in 2008 made a foray into the market with a unique idea – the innovation vouching for the shoes to grow into flowers if planted. The label offers sneakers in different styles and colors with a seed pocket stitched into the tongue of shoes. The shoes are constructed of biodegradable materials which are designed to break down in six months when dumped.

The shoes designed to have a second life in the form of vibrant mix of flowers like Black eyed Susans, Spurred Snapdragons, English Daisy, Catchfly, Corn Poppy and Sweet Alyssu. The label recently launched its Fall Winter 2012 line comprising of biodegradable sneakers made of leather in colors like camel, blue, white and black with softer lining, bouncier soles and sturdier heel support.

The collection which can be availed online is not available in India as of now.

Designer Gautam Gupta forayed into the fashion fraternity in 2003 to preserve and transform his mother’s label VINAYAK into a luxury lifestyle brand. With its rich, sophisticated and rare appeal, the brand has become well known showcasing their creations at both national and international exhibitions. The bridal collection of VINAYAK went ahead and gathered positive reviews roping in high profile clients.

After pioneering in bridal couture and trousseau collections, Gaurav chose the word ‘AUTRE’ meaning different in French for his own label. A contemporary fusion line of formal and casual wear, the brand ‘AUTRE’ stand out for its quality innovation, uniqueness and reliability.

For his SS’13 debut at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, the designer incorporated Indian textiles and crafts in saris, gowns and tunics also experimenting with digital printing in tunics and khaftans. The main market that the label caters to is India, Middle East and Europe.

You can get Gautam Gupta at:

www.vinayakgroup.

The annual International Herald Tribune (IHT) Luxury Conference is being held in Rome with the doyens of fashion talking about the various aspects and prospects of luxury in current times.

The day 1 saw Suzy Menkes, fashion editor of the International Herald Tribune setting fashion connection between Africa and Italy. With the discussion titled Empowering African Artisans Simone Capriani of Ethical Fashion Initiative and Ilaria Venturini Fendi speaking about how United Nation’s anti-poverty efforts is harnessing the creativity of African artisans to create true modern luxury touched by human hands.

It stated that modern luxury comes from women in Kenya who work on traditional embroidery patterns inherited from Masai ancestors or intricate crochet work handed down from mother to daughter, creating luxury products from designers such as Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood.

The day 2 saw founder of Diesel Renzo Rosso talking about desirable denim and role of Africa. He came to the conclusion conclusion that the gulf between rural, native craft and sophisticated high fashion is narrowing, as consumers look deeper into the meaning of luxury in the 21st century.

One of the most premier fashion awards, World Luxury Fashion Awards were recently held at Ritz Carlton Hotel in Moscow, awarding few of the most influential personalities in the world of fashion.

The ceremony saw designer Alberta Ferretti being awarded the best designer award. The award of the new name in Italian fashion was handed over to Cristiano Burani, emerging talent winner of the third edition of a project sponsored by the National Chamber of Italian Fashion.

Even the President of National Chamber of Italian Fashion, Mario Boselli was awarded the prize for his important contribution to the development of Italian fashion industry.

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Monthly Archives: November 2012

Kate Moss

Karl’s Rolls Royce Affair

Gucci Floral Archives

Rise of Couturiers in Britain

Gautam Gupta

Shoes that Bloom

Gautam Gupta

IHT Day 1 & 2

World Luxury Fashion Awards