Versace for H&M

‘The collection will be quintessential Versace, perfect for H&M and Versace fans everywhere.’

- Donatella Versace

Swedish retail-clothing chain H&M, is a powerful fashion brand with 2,300 outlets within forty-one countries.

Whilst the company produce and market their own designs, the outlet is synonymous with their high fashion collaborations.

Previously the store has coupled with Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli, Viktor & Rolf, Matthew Williamson and Jimmy Choo to create a collection of catwalk-inspired pieces with a more economical budget.

Next month, on November 17th, the House of Versace launch their range specifically for H&M. The collection will include over one hundred pieces and will be available to purchase online and in 300 H&M outsets worldwide.

Some of the modelling world’s most recognisable faces, such as Abbey Lee Kershaw, Lindsey Wixon and Daphne Groeneveld feature in the campaign.

The collaboration revisits the nineties decade, when Versace was one of the industry’s most  sought after labels. Aficionados of the brand will instantly recognise trademark patterns and trends from this era.

Speaking about the collection, chief designer Donatella Versace, commented that;

‘The collection for H&M is the essence of Versace. For the collaboration we’ve brought back from the archives, as well as from more recent collections, some of the icons of Versace, such as the bright prints, the Greek key and daring cuts. I can’t wait to see how H&M’s wide audience will make these pieces their own.’

Proving that the fashionable affair is not unrequited, H&M’s Creative Advisor, Margareta van den Bosch is brimming with infectious admiration and anticipation for the collection;

‘Versace’s collection for H&M is a moment in fashion. It is full of strong pieces that stand out, with colours, prints and cuts that are clean and precise. The women’s collection is flattering and full of dresses, while the men’s collection is very sophisticated. When I think about Versace I think of iconic items. With this collection for H&M we’ve got the essence of Versace.’

Prices range from €19.95 and stretch to €199. Without doubt, this collaboration will re-establish Versace as a brand for the 21st Century.

Harper’s Bazaar Russia; 15th Birthday Edition

“Glamour is an attitude – the expression of a certain kind of confidence.”

- Ralph Lauren

Harper’s Bazaar Russia are celebrating their fifteenth anniversary with fifteen magazine covers for their November issue.

Each cover is custom designed by one of the fashion domain’s elite.

Domenico Dolce & Steffano Gabbana chose to enlist the assistance of Candice Swanepoel and Alessandra Ambrosio, along with last season’s infamous star print for their image, whilst Natasha Poly was the predominant feature of Lagerfeld’s issue.

The House of Versace’s emblem of gold is strikingly memorable whilst Michael Kors and Armani provide the reader with inspiring sketches.

The fashionable army will be out in their droves to collect this memorable series, which cover is your favourite?

Giorgio Armani

Antonio Marras

Diane Von Furstenberg

Dolce & Gabbana

Emilio Pucci

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Karl Lagerfeld

Michael Kors

Missoni

Moschino

Ralph Lauren

Roberto Cavalli

Sonia Rykiel

Versace

Viktor & Rolf

Charlotte Casiraghi – Vogue Paris; September Issue

Image: Vogue Paris

Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi, is the niece of the sovereign of Monaco and the fourth in line to the throne. The royal beauty is the daughter of Caroline, Hereditary Princess of Monaco and Stefano Casiraghi.

Charlotte inherited her name from her paternal great-grandmother, Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois. Casiraghi is also the granddaughter of fashion icon Grace Kelly.

Image: Vogue Paris

Charlotte Casiraghi is photographed wearing a strong shouldered jacket by Burberry Prorsum, cigarette pants by Céline and turtleneck jumper by Versace.

In terms of occupation Charlotte Casiraghi’s credentials include; the Editor-at-large at Above Magazine, co-founder of Ever Manifesto, the Honorary President of Jumping International de Monte-Carlo and the model is also Gucci‘s Equestrian Sports Ambassador.

Image: Vogue Paris

Charlotte Casiraghi is photographed wearing a dress by Balmain embroidered with Swarovski crystals.

This editorial marks Vogue Paris’ first September Issue, since the departure of Editor-in-Chief Carine Roitfeld in January this year. Emmanuelle Alt, previously the magazine’s Art Director is now at the helm of Europe’s fashion bible.

Casiraghi’s editorial entitled ‘Secretement Charlotte’ was photographed by Mario Testino and styled by Emmanuelle Alt. It is worth mentioning that Testino also photographed the cover and prime editorial for US Vogue’s September Issue.

Image: Vogue Paris

 Charlotte Casiraghi is photographed wearing custom jodhpurs and jacket for Charlotte Casiraghi by Gucci.

Image: Vogue Paris

Charlotte Casiraghi is photographed wearing a short-waisted black velvet jacket by Dior.

Image: Vogue Paris

Charlotte Casiraghi is photographed wearing a short dress in silk and ostrich feathers with asymmetrical straps by Versace. 

Image: Vogue Paris

Charlotte Casiraghi is photographed wearing a belted wool and cashmere knee-length coat by Versace.

Daria Strokous – Vogue Russia

Daria Strokous was birthed in Russia, with some of her childhood spent in Africa. The model is enlisted with Women Management and has inhabited the domain of modeling since her seventeenth year.

Daria’s career debuted with appearances for Prada in Milan and Paris Fashion Week. Strokous has featured in glossy images for V Magazine, Marie Claire, W Mag and Vogue UK.

Vogue Russia have chosen the national beauty to cover their August Issue. The editorial was styled by Ekaterina Mukhina with images shot by Mariano Vivanco.

Daria Strokous is in Gucci, Patrizia Pepe & Alexis Bittar

Daria Strokous is in Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Frankie Morello & Cartier.

Daria Strokous in Martin Grant & DSquared2

Daria Strokous in Stella McCartney, Nina Ricci & Cartier. Andrey Zakharov in Dolce & Gabbana, Dior Homme & Van Laack.

Daria Stokous in Versace, Blumarine, Dior, Piaget & Hervé van der Straeten. Andrey Zakharov in Giorgio Armani, Van Laack, Gucci and D&G.

 

 

The Edge of Boring

Lady GaGa is synonymous with perfectionism, high quality and stimulating story lines ,when it comes to the music videos she releases. Many, such as ‘Alejandro’, have been controversial for their use of religious iconography or sexual nature.

During the interval for last night’s episode of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, GaGa’s latest video, ‘The Edge of Glory’, was premiered. For once, Lady GaGa is without background dancers and male protagonists, to aid the telling of the melody’s story line. A rigid saxophonist is the songstress’ only accompaniment in the video.

‘The Edge of Glory’, is a disappointment for both cinematic and fashionable reasons. The video shoot is based on one street location with close-ups focused on a window balcony, doorstep and fire escape. The five-minute footage takes place over one evening but there is no plot to the video and leaves the audience questioning why GaGa is merely gyrating and continually ascending / descending a fire escape and a typical street. There seems little which could be defined as ‘glorious’ on her set.

Within the video for ‘Judas’ alone, she exhibited pieces from Christian Lacroix, Haus of GaGa, Thierry Mugler and Raquel Allegra. Lady GaGa has recently declared that she will wear nothing but Versace for the next two months. Her strange statement was rooted in proof with the release of her latest video. The ‘Haus of GaGa’ directed shoot, displays the New Yorker in one outfit alone – an ensemble from Gianni Versace’s last collection with the design house. With such a huge personal interest in style and all things designer, I was on the edge of grieving at Lady GaGa’s lack of fashion in ‘The Edge of Glory’.

I wish Lady GaGa had left us in suspense for a while longer, teasing out the release for ‘The Edge of Glory’. This would have allowed her to create a video, of a similar standard to previous releases such as ‘Judas’ or ‘Telephone’.

Of course, many of Lady GaGa’s little monsters, are enamored and admire the video’s uniqueness – in comparison to others in her back catalogue. Personally, it’s free of inspiring fashion and action, two elements which I have come to expect from the American icon.

Donatella Versace released a statement proclaiming her love for Lady GaGa and her choice of Versace for ‘The Edge of Glory’.

“I am greatly honored that Lady Gaga chose to wear a Versace Vintage look throughout her Edge of Glory video. I am a great fan of hers and I believe that my brother Gianni would have appreciated her talent. Like him, Lady Gaga is unafraid to push boundaries and she has created an original vocabulary by merging fashion, music, theatre and art. For me, this video represents a wonderful tribute to anyone who is unafraid to take chances.”

- Donatella Versace