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The gothic world of Ann Demeulemeester
Everyone knows what to expect when they go to see a Demeulemeester show. The brand identity is so strong that we can almost predict the colour palette (greyscale, of course), silhouettes (draping, dramatic and heavily layered) and general aesthetic (edgy but glamorous). When it was announced Sebastien Meunier would show his first collection at SS 15…
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Christian Dior at Paris Fashion Week
The Louvre – one of Paris’ greatest museums saw the much anticipated unveiling of Christian Dior SS 15. Creative director Raf Simons delivered a show that was a strikingly powerful take on the Dior brand, but also one that remained iconic and true. An introduction of crisp white splashed on a sleeveless shirt with a…
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Milan Fashion Week- Etro S/S ’15
Tribal has been the word de jour over the past few seasons. Be it the use of an aztec tribal print, tribes of models wearing pieces that resemble uniforms (think monogram capes at Burberry AW 14) or fashion tribes who follow the same brand religiously, we have heard it all. However Etro have taken tribal…
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Balenciaga goes back to the future for SS15
Balenciaga Ready To Wear Spring Summer 2015 Paris / NOWFASHION.com Back in November 2012 when Alexander Wang was announced as the creative director of Balenciaga the fashion world went wild. Taking over from Nicolas Ghesquière’s 15-year tenure to create his mark in the brand’s history. We all know the designer loves monochrome so it was…
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Palace x Adidas Originals 2014 collection unveiled
In 1996, a bright-eyed and excitable eight-year-old me wanted nothing more for Christmas than the Newcastle United training top. All my friends wanted a Buzz Lightyear, but I wanted a baggy-fitting piece of purple and black polyester with huge slashes of Adidas branding coming across the shoulders and down the sides. I got it, and…
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The ultimate power collection from Balmain PFW SS15
Balmain Ready To Wear Spring Summer 2015 Paris / NOWFASHION.com Olivier Rousteing has evolved the Balmain brand on an impressive scale since he joined in 2011. His designs bring a perfect balance between vintage and modern fashion is the excellence behind his collections. For SS 15 we can look forward to leather in forms we thought…