Paris Men Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton

Menswear designer Paul Helvers paid homage to the bike messenger, sending out models in generously cut single-button jackets and cuffed shorts toting across-the-chest messenger bags in nubby leather.

Models in dress shoes with heels capped in fluorescent rubber trod across a catwalk covered in black gravel that sparkled like asphalt.

"This season I was really into pushing the boundaries of what is sportswear and what is elegance, what is chic," Helvers told The Associated Press in a backstage interview.

The impeccably cut suits had sportswear touches like zippered hoodies and ventilation flaps. Often the suits, in eye-popping oranges and yellows or muted moss and mauve tones, were topped with flowing microfiber windbreakers or light trenches.

Models wore plastic sunglasses with yellow-glazed lenses and jewelry meant to resemble bicycle chains.

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Fashion Transformation

A truly trendy outfit often requires one bold statement piece: this can come in the form of an eye-popping color, a bold print, an interesting fabric, or a daring accessory. By keeping most of your ensemble basic yet stylish, this original accessory will be able to stand out and give your outfit the perfect balance of chic and vogue. Too many statements in one outfit can put you further at risk of entering potential ensemble clashes, so save your best pieces for different outfits. You don’t need to wear them all at once. With this in mind, lets talk about the bold statements of this season:

Oversized Necklaces. From the editorials of every magazine to the collection of every runway, big costume jewelry is one of the most popular strands. No doubt, a timeless strand of pearls modeled after French fashion designer Coco Chanel is always a classic twist to a simple dress or preppy blazer, but this season, the fashion world wants gigantic jewels and heavy metals. Long pendant necklaces and strands of metallic chains can add a great element to your outfit, but to truly make a statement, try bib necklaces (hate the name, love the necklace) that sit perfectly over the neckline, piled with massive gemstones. Neutral combinations of silver, black, grey and bronze can be year round pieces, but avoid solid colored plastic pieces. Designers from the likes of Lanvin, Erickson Beamon, Badgley Mischka, and Louis Vuitton have crafted these necklaces to perfection, but their cost can be anywhere upwards of $1,000. Fortunately, retailers like Banana Republic and J.Crew are currently stocked with great bold pieces at a much more wallet-friendly price. Simple dresses pair well with these necklaces, often by adding a contrast that perfectly offsets the dress, but even the most casual white tee can become an instant couture look when topped with a bold statement such as this.

Scarves. After a little more than a month in Paris, I now know why French women are known for their scarves. What might quite possibly be the most practical accessory, here, scarves are used for much more than just cold weather. One might even say that it is an unwritten rule of Paris to wear a scarf with every outfit, no matter the season. Though we have almost shed all of our winter wear, I encourage everyone to hold on to the scarf. Granted, in 80° weather, an extra layer of heavy wool is hardly spring fashion, but light fabrics can be just as much a part of spring as a pair of gladiator sandals. To stay classic, a small printed silk-like scarf tied in a triangle around the neck, or simply knotted into a big loop like a loose necklace can add a great touch to any outfit. The other option is to wrap a big linen scarf like a cuff around the neck. These linen or pashmina type scarves can be worn in soft greys and browns, but if the scarf recently designed for Louis Vuitton’s Stephen Sprouse Spring 2009 collection in hot pink linen with pop-art rose print is any indication, scarves of bright colors and light-weight fabrics are perfectly acceptable for spring weather.

Hot Pink. With Louis Vuitton’s scarf also comes this season’s theme color: hot pink. If it is any sign of this bold hue’s popularity, hot pink has made its mark on the Spring 2009 runways of designers like Marc Jacobs, Badgley Mischka, and Matthew Williamson. Williamson, most recently acclaimed for the H&M collaboration that flew out of his stores April 23, outfitted Heidi Klum in a hot pink satin suit for the season finale of Project Runway. One piece in a bright shade of pink is enough to make your outfit stand out – neon-pink flats are the ‘must-have’ here in Paris.

A good closet needs basics, but once the essentials have been assembled, it is time to look for the accents. Have fun experimenting with bright colors, patterns, fabrics, and bold accessories; as long as the rest of your outfit is basic enough, the possibilities are endless and few pieces are too bold.

Source: The News

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LVMH Talks About Edun

Paris - LVMH is to take a minority stake in Edun, the ecological and ethical fashion start-up founded by Irish singer Bono and his lovely wife, the world's biggest luxury group said last Thursday.

Launched in 2005, Edun aims to promote sustainable development and fair trading by selling T-shirts and dresses in organic cotton made in countries such as India, Peru, Uganda, Kenya and Lesotho.

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

"We are proud to contribute to the operational development of Edun and to the improvement of living standards of local communities," LVMH Chief Executive Bernard Arnault said in a statement.

The French group's other fashion brands include Celine, Kenzo, Donna Karan and Louis Vuitton.

Bono, whose real name is Paul Hewson, is the lead singer of rock band U2 and an active humanitarian campaigner, nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

"With LVMH, we can step up (Edun's) development, giving greater stability to our suppliers and the local communities they support," Bono said in LVMH's statement.

Edun will maintain its headquarters in Dublin and a subsidiary in New York. Mark Weber, head of Donna Karan International, will supervise LVMH's investment for the French luxury group.

As he announced the Edun deal, Arnault said trading in April was broadly in line with the level seen during the first quarter, with a slight improvement in wines and spirits.

Asked about the group's operations overall, Arnault told Reuters: "It is in line with the first quarter."

Jean-Jacques Guiony, LVMH Finance Director, later told Reuters there had been a slight improvement in wines and spirits particularly in Cognac sales, which made up about half of the unit's sales.

But conclusions could not be drawn based on one month's trading, he added.

Moet Hennessy, LVMH's wines and spirit unit, saw revenue drop 22 percent in the first quarter on a like-for-like basis.

Hennessy volumes alone were down 21 percent.

Arnault added that Diageo, which still owns 34 percent of Moet Hennessy, was not planning to sell its stake.

"To my knowledge, our partner is not looking to sell its stake, so the question is not on the agenda," he said.

Last month, LVMH denied it was in talks to sell control of Moet Hennessy to Diageo, attempting to quash market rumors the two groups were preparing a deal. Industry observers at the time said they believed Diageo appeared more keen on fully owning Moet Hennessy than LVMH was on selling.

Citing analysts who expect to see green shoots of recovery next year, Arnault forecast market conditions would improve faster in the United States than in Europe.

"The economy will have to pick up again," Arnault said.]

Source: Reuters UK

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French Luxury Company Hermès On Its Peek

Paris - Kasia Al Thani owns 18 versions of the $7,000 Birkin handbag made by French luxury-goods company Hermès and is on waiting lists for two more bags, including one in white crocodile skin.

"When I see other women carrying a Birkin in a color that I want, I get bag envy," says the 32-year-old chief executive of luxury retail Web site savoir-faire.com. "The more you can't have something, the more you want it."

The French fashion house, which was founded in 1837 as a saddle maker, has eschewed many of the strategies followed by others in the industry.

While bigger designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Armani have pursued fast growth, expanding rapidly in emerging markets and reaching out to a younger, hipper clientele with trendy products and advertising, Hermès has taken a sleepier approach to the business -- even in times of economic prosperity.

Hermès also keeps tight control over its retail outlets and rewards loyal clients with private parties, tickets to horse races and yoga sessions.

"We are not fashionable, and we avoid being fashionable, We didn't want to make the brand too accessible. Suddenly Hermès bags were being associated with canvas, which is not what we wanted," says Mr. Thomas.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

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'40s Theme for Louis Vuitton Prefall 2009

World-famous French fashion house Louis Vuitton introduces its women's Prefall 2009 collection. For this collection, designer Marc Jacobs returned to the '40s theme with the mood becoming simpler, the silhouettes softer, the colours more subdued. What remains is the luxury - the lace, the rich embroideries and a touch of fur.

While tailoring remains structured, the focus shifts from the shoulders to the waist, with belted coats and fitted jackets, the latter balanced by pencil-slim or full ballerina skirts. Ladylike sleeves stop just above the wrist, while cropped pants reveal a well-turned ankle.

Dresses play a leading role, with a fitted, short-sleeved dress in beige wool worn over a fine polo-neck for the day; while two softer designs in silk showcase the season's key prints: a bold paisley pattern in rich burgundy and orange stands out on a neat shift, while a ribbon print twirls on a draped dress with a high, ruffled neck.

Blue, burgundy and beige are joined in the colour palette by the staple charcoal grey on a sharply tailored skirt suit, or a full-length belted coat with a broad fur collar.

Black moves elegantly from day to evening with rich textural effects. A sweeping silk gown is edged with lace, while a shocking pink cocktail dress reveals its black lining. The tuxedo comes with wide cropped pants and a jacket worn open over a white ruffled blouse.

The season's stand-out ribbon motif makes its way onto accessories including wool hairclips, high-waisted belts, soft lambskin gloves, retro-chic sunglasses and a short mink polka dot scarf. Fashion jewellery plays on elaborately beaded outsize brooches.

Shoes tower on oversized platforms and high, slender heels. They are given a sophisticated evening feel in richly coloured satin and velvet, embellished with bows, tassels and sequined embroidery.

The bag of the season comes with supple pleats, tassels and a drawstring in a mix of shiny leather and soft monogramme-embossed suede in taupe and brown.

Source: Bangkok Post

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New Artistic Director of Nina Ricci Paris Fashion House

Paris, France - Peter Copping has been named as the new artistic director at Paris fashion house Nina Ricci. The designer, who previously worked at Louis Vuitton, replaces Olivier Theyskens, who quit prematurely in March.

Copping, who is a graduate from the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins, told WWD, "I love all the French fashionisms, and Nina Ricci is very much a French house. It's going to feel very close to all the things I personally like."

Copping also added that he wants to shift the French brand's focus to be more women-centric. "I want the clothes to be very tactile, very luxurious - the kind of clothes a woman enjoys wearing," the designer added.

Copping, who previously worked under the creative direction of Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton, will not hold his catwalk show until next March. It will enable him to fully understand the brand, Vogue.com reports.

Source: AHN

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Chanel Mobile Art

High-end fashion brands are joining forces with artists to boost their image.

Luxury fashion houses have excelled for decades at creating beautiful emporiums in the hope of driving consumers through boutique doors to buy into the dream. These fashion stores can also remind consumers how powerful a brand is with no-expense-spared fit-outs. But as the bar rises and competition stiffens within the luxury industry, so too have the projects commissioned beyond the fashion realm. And it is all in the name of selling more bags, watches, pens, shoes and clothing.

Last week in Hong Kong, French fashion house Chanel officially launched its latest global power project, the ambitious Mobile Art. Commissioned by Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld, the futuristic mobile art gallery was designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid. Created from fibreglass panels, the 700-square-metre multimillion-dollar pavilion took six months to build and will be dismantled seven times to travel the world. For now its home will be Hong Kong's Star Ferry Car Park before it is packed into 65 containers and shipped to six more cities, ending its tour in Paris in 2010.

"The cost is not important. Chanel is about the dream," says Bruno Pavlovsky, director of Chanel's fashion division. "The project is more about building the Chanel image and what you see today is consistent with our vision for the next 10 years." The 20 commissioned artists had free reign to use any creative medium but all works had to be strictly inspired by the 2.55 quilted handbag designed by Coco Chanel in 1955.

Chanel's contemporary artists include Yoko Ono, Sophie Calle, Stephen Shaw, Wim Delvoye and Fabrice Hyber. Mobile Art curator and the editor-in-chief of the magazine Beaux-Arts Fabrice Bousteau says the initial list was "artists that I like - that's what a curator does. And all said yes, so we now have an exhibition with work by artists who have a strong personality and voice in their work."

The most controversial submission is Wim Delvoye's pigskin 2.55 bags (actually made in the Chanel workshop) and two stuffed tattooed pigs, named Jamie and Slobodan.

"We decided not to reject any project," Pavlovsky says. "Chanel herself was controversial, so to have pieces that evoke controversy is OK."

After the French artist Sophie Calle had accepted Chanel's commission, a work conflict led her to advertise in a Japanese magazine seeking an artist to carry out her project. Her vision was to stop passers-by, tell them to empty their bags and offer to buy both contents and the bag they were carrying. Soju Tao won the job with a bag budget of EUR11,000 ($17,794). Tao convinced several Chanel-toting strangers to hand over their bags with one 2.55 in the exhibition containing cash, house keys, a camera, mobile phone, an address book and Shirley MacLaine's book Out On A Limb.

Chanel is not the only luxury brand in recent times to collaborate with artists. Cartier's exhibition space in Paris is at its Foundation Cartier and features the work of contemporary artists and photographers. In 2004, Cartier gave the space to designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, who filled the room with intricate designer dresses made using bread. Hermes has exhibition spaces in its Ginza and Singapore boutiques, and currently has its Hbox mobile video theatre screening work by leading video artists at Paris Pompidou Centre.

In 2006, Louis Vuitton opened its permanent Espace Louis Vuitton gallery on the top floor of the luxury brand's Paris flagship store on the Champs-Elysees. The gallery opened with an exhibition called Alphabet Concept, by New York performance artist and photographer Vanessa Beecroft. Her 13 pictures portrayed nude women wearing clown wigs and with their bodies entwined to shape "LV". Also in 2006, nine artists, designers and architects, including Hadid, were commissioned to create bags for the exhibition space. The seventh and current exhibition, Orients Sans Frontiers, is inspired by the adventures of the automobile from Beirut to Beijing.

Currently running in Melbourne is High Art, a multi-venue exhibition which is part of L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. Taking place on shopping strip High Street, Armadale, Australian designers Scanlan & Theodore, Kirrily Johnston, Lisa Ho, Arabella Ramsay, ksubi, Lee Matthews and Herringbone have collaborated with artists to create installations inside their stores.

Next week Montblanc will take over Sydney's Martin Place with its own "art" installation. Famous for its pens, Montblanc commissioned six contemporary artists and photographers, including David LaChapelle, Jean-Marc Bustamante, Sam Taylor-Wood, Sylvie Fleury, Gary Hume, and Anne and Patrick Poirier to create six shopping bag sculptures. Standing three metres high, the bags have been exhibited on the Champs-Elysees and the Rockefeller Centre.

Designer exhibition spaces have been criticised by the art world, which claims there can be no creative independence when artists are commissioned by a commercial patron.

Yves Carcelle, chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton Malletier, told the BBC at the opening of Espace: "The artists were free in their work. The main difference between art and creativity in fashion is that in fashion you need to sell the product. Art works only if you give it total freedom." When asked if Espace was designed to sell more handbags to tourists, especially the Japanese, who flock to the store to worship the logo-decorated luggage, the answer was: "Sell more handbags? Yes, that's my dream."

Chanel's Pavlovsky is also honest in what Mobile Art hopes to achieve: to sell more bags. "We hope the exhibition will create a strong image for the 2.55. Chanel No. 5 and the fashion already have its own iconic status."

Source: WA Today

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Fashion News: Spring Shopping in Paris

In 2001, the collaboration between Louis Vuitton's creative director Marc Jacobs and American fashion designer and artist Stephen Sprouse resulted in handbags covered with brightly-colored graffiti-like scrawl reading Louis Vuitton Paris instead of the famous LV monogram. Initially the bags were intended only for display, but they provoked such an explosion of fashion lust that they became instant It Bags that every fashion follower and celebrity on the planet absolutely had to have. Sprouse died in 2004, but über-designer Jacobs has now created a limited-edition capsule collection for Vuitton based on Sprouse's original designs. Leggings, trainers, scarves, bags and bracelets are daubed with graffiti logos and swirling rose motifs in this season's flashiest colors, including electric pink.

Meanwhile, another French luggage and leather goods specialist, Longchamp, has adopted a surrealist stance with a delightfully cheeky nod to Belgian artist René Magritte, who famously wrote Ceci n'est pas une pipe on his drawing of a pipe. The French brand's spring/summer 2009 collection includes a minimalist canvas shopping tote emblazoned with a drawing of a handbag and the ironic little twist Ceci est un IT BAG.

Will It Bags soon give way to the It Shoe? A change in fashion leather seems afoot. After designing an effigy of himself as a sunglass-wearing teddy bear for Steiff, Karl Lagerfeld has embarked upon another unexpected collaboration, creating a limited edition of summer sandals for Repetto, the French dancewear company, founded in 1947 by the mother of choreographer Roland Petit, that has now branched out into ready-to-wear. Lagerfeld's new patent leather sandals-in the form of towering 4-inch platform heels or more comfortable flats-come complete with detachable leather "tutus" around the ankle. They'll be available starting April 9, and are expected to pirouette right off the shelves.

At the same time, French shoe designer Michel Perry has come up with a novel way of celebrating Barack Obama's arrival in the White House. Putting his own inimitable spin on the Stars and Stripes, Perry has designed a pair of eye-catching sandals, named Vegas, which rework the American flag as foot art.

For luxury shopping with a clear conscience, Dalia and Rose, a multi-brand concept store, is set to open in Paris at the end of March. The boutique, which showcases the latest upscale trends in ethical fashion, lifestyle and design, is the brainchild of Clélia Moretton, a former model now on a mission to promote organic materials and 100% hand-crafted products. With her sharp eye for fashion, Clélia has tracked down a brilliant selection of up-and-coming labels including Camilla Norback, a Swedish designer working with organic silk, organza and cotton; Pachacuti, which claims to sell the world's first fair-trade panama hats; and ethical jewelry by Nikki Butler, a South African designer whose intricate beaded creations, under the label Nikki b, have already been snapped up by the likes of Cameron Diaz and Britney Spears. Dalia and Rose also stock French Touch shoes-adorable ballerina flats that have been ethically sourced-and luxurious alpaca accessories hand-made by fair-trade co-operatives in Bolivia.

Source: France Today

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