Window displays and their decoration are becoming one of the most important elements, which differentiate stores and brands from one another. Investing in innovative displays is certainly what every fashion brand should do as it not only attracts customers, but it also depicts the brand's character and vision. A variety of window displays are made by specially trend designers, stylists and artists in accordance with the spirit of the season, the city, the culture... One of the most famous window display designers is Zoe Bradley (www.zoebradley.com) who is famous for her designs made out of paper. This British artist has first started working with Alexander McQueen on his famous avantgarde shows. Her portfolio includes window displays for Tifanny and Co., Missoni, Donna Karan, Pringle, Louis Vuitton, Selfridges, etc. Below I have chosen several creative window displays from fashion stores around the world, done by Bradley but also other artists...
Victor&Rolf upside down window and store - Milan
Alexander McQueen window by Zoe Bradley
Louis Vuitton window by Takashi Murakami Lanvin - floating dresses
John Galliano has chosen Shanghai as his latest destination for showing the resort 2011 Dior collection, consisting of ready-to-wear and couture pieces. Tough presented in China, the collection is very French , very 60's and very girly. According to Galliano the connection between Paris in the 60's and Shanghai of today is the energy and excitement present in everything that has been/is done in these cities.
Lady Dior Blue The futuristic look od Shaghai has also been an inspiration for the Lady Dior Blue campaign. Lady Dior bags collection has received a new member - the blue bag. The streets of Shanghai and the famous Pearl tower have been used as locations for the short film directed by David Lynch and starring Marion Cotillard, as well as for the print campaign which apart from Cotillard features Steven Klein.
In Saint Tropez before the very start of the Cannes film festival, Karl Lagerfeld has presented his latest resort collection,, which was announced in the "Remember Now" trailer.
Many who witnessed the show while sipping champagne, claim that this magnificent event was very close to putting aside from the spotlight the opening of the Cannes festival. The models walked down the streets of this beautiful town on the Cote d'Azur, in a beautiful sunny day, dressed in lovely Bohemian clothes, which carried the scent of summer and the tranquility of seaside.... After the show the party continued in the so-called VIP room where the teaser trailer was filmed.
To celebrate the 90 years of bringing the best of fashion to the chicest of women in France and all over the world, Sonia Rachline has complied a book with iconic covers dating back to 1920 when Vogue Paris was established. Vogue covers have always been as special as the magazine is, especially because of the fact that most of them had been shot by great names as Man Ray, Helmut Newton, Mario Testino and the like...
The book has been published by Themes & Hudson and is also available online at Amazon.
The new Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Toiltette commercial follows Miss's adventures through Paris accompanied by Brigitte Bardot's "Moi Je Joue". Sofia Coppola directed the TVC which features the Belarusian model Maryna Linchuk.
Wearing multiple colored watches is 80s and for many not a very attractive trend, but I have to admit that I find it great! I love the retro feel of wearing a striking colored rubber or plastic wrist watch and adding a few more makes the look even cooler. These watches make the whole outfit brighter and carry the "I feel positive" attitude. Browsing for my new buys here is what made my favorites list...
A place where fashion, and more importantly style are being celebrated through items presented because they have fascinated me in some way. Worn by ordinary people or models, creations by famous designers or beginners, shot by professionals or amateurs...it doesn't really matter as long as they tell a story in a unique way...
