01|07|2017
“My personality resembles my designs to a large extent. I’m in sync with myself and I’m transparent, just like my designs.”
Elie Saab
TRENDS
TREND OF THE MONTH
TRANSPARENCY
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TRENDS
ACCESSORIES
GUCCI: LEATHER MARY JANE PUMPS
Gucci’s pumps were part of the opening look on the Fall ’16 runway. A refreshing take on vintage Mary Jane styles, this pair has been masterfully crafted in Italy from supple black leather. They are set on a 105mm spool heel that’s balanced by a hidden platform and are finished with a supportive faux pearl-embellished ankle strap.
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FASHION SHOWS
THEMES
TRANSPARENCY
Themes from Spring | Summer 2018 Resort Collections
Victoria Beckham
Givenchy
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SHOPPING
THE BOOK
ZENDAYA: VOGUE MAGAZINE JULY 2017
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MUSE
ZENDAYA
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (born September 1, 1996), known mononymously as Zendaya (/zɛnˈdeɪ.ə/), is an American actress, singer, and dancer. From 2010 to 2013, she starred in the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up as Rocky Blue. She has starred in two films and played one of the lead roles in the film Frenemies as Halley Brandon. She voiced Fern in the Pixie Hollow Games. She appeared in Good Luck Charlie as Rocky Blue and in a Good Luck Charlie and Shake It Up crossover title Charlie Shakes It Up. She appeared on PrankStars as herself in the episode “Walk The Prank” and on A.N.T. Farm as Sequoia Jones in the episode “Creative Consultant.”
Zendaya signed a deal with Hollywood Records on August 8, 2012, and started recording songs for her debut album on August 12, 2012. She released a single from an independent label called “Swag It Out” and another single with Bella Thorne called “Watch Me,” which is featured on the Break It Down album. On March 20, 2012, Zendaya released the song “Something to Dance For” as promotional single from Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance soundtrack.
Image: Bradford Rogne
BEAUTY
FRAGRANCE
STELLA MCCARTNEY: POP BLUEBELL
The line of fragrances from fashion designer Stella McCartney for the Millenial generation is based on the first edition of Pop with its tuberose and sandalwood composition, launched in spring 2016 under the license from P&G Prestige. Pop Bluebell is the second edition of this collection, presented one year after the debut.
Pop Bluebell celebrates the uniqueness, authenticity and spirit of adventure. The main notes of the floral-woody scent are focused on English bluebell, described as a luminous, rare and delicate flower with fresh dewy accents, and sandalwood.
The faces of advertising campaigns are Kenya Kinski-Jones (model, daughter of producer Quincy Jones and actress Nastassja Kinski), Grimes (pop singer), Lola Leon (Madonna’s daughter) and Amandla Stenberg (actress, best known for her role as Rue in the “Hunger Games”).
The bottle’s design is updated with a purple cap. It is available as a 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
image: fragrantica.com
NEWS
BALENCIAGA: SHAPING FASHION
This exhibition examines the work and legacy of influential Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga, with over 100 pieces crafted by ‘the master’ of couture, his protégées and contemporary fashion designers working in the same innovative tradition. Victoria &Albert Museum on now until Sunday, 18 February 2018.
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