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Barneys NYC Futuristic Holidays 2013 Windows

November 21, 2013 by The CoF

We live in the era of technology and continuous innovation and even if Christmas is all about tradition it doesn’t hurt to imagine a futuristic one ! And because the shops are the first every year to bring the festive mood, New York’s department store Barneys created for its holidays 2013 windows a futuristic vision of the island of Manhattan, called ‘A New York Holiday’ . In one of the windows entitled first couple of christmas you would expect to see Santa and his wife […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Barneys New York, Christie, Holidays 2013, New York

Barneys New York Celebrates its Fall 2013 Campaign “All About Lou”

September 12, 2013 by The CoF

In honor of the fall 2013 campaign, which feature Lou Doillon , the daughter of a style icon Jane Birkin, the department store Barneys New York last night gathered his friends to celebrate the event LOU LIVE. The event held at The Jane Hotel guests enjoy a live performance of Doillon and Leigh Lezark music group The Misshapes. “I promise we’ll do some happier songs later,” said Doillon, speaking to her audience in between pensive melodies. “But not yet. I’m happier when I’m sad.” For […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Anna Dello Russo, Barneys New York, fall 2013, Fashion week, Jane Birkin, Lou Doillon, New York, Party

Diamond and Gold lashes from KRE-AT Beauty

July 11, 2013 by The CoF

Taylor Chang-Babaian, the founder of krē•āt beauty has always been obsessed with beauty.And now she brings you the gold lashes that goes perfect with your tanned skin. According to Barneys which also the only place where you can buy them,these lashes can be described as “luxury meets art: Artisan hand foiled full eyelashes in 24 karat gold”.They are on sale for $295 . If gold isn’t enough for you well, lucky you. Also on sale,from the same brand: Diamond Half Lashes: 0.2 karats of diamonds […]

Categories: Beauty, News • Tags: Barneys New York, Diamond Lashes, Eyelash, Gold, Kre-At Beauty, luxury, Shopping

Parsons Chose Candidates For The Title Of “Designer Of The Year”

May 24, 2013 by The CoF

Parsons has published the photographs of the collections of the candidates for the title of “Designer of the Year.” Some of the candidates are also nominated for the competition, organized by Kering “Support for the imagination” (Empowering Imagination). The winners will get the opportunity to pass a two-month internship at one of the brands of the conglomerate, as well as displaying their collection in the windows at Barneys New York. It is worth noting that the candidates for the title of “Designer […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Art, Barneys New York, Designer Of The Year, Harin Yang, Joseph Singh, Kering, Parsons, Photography, Rene Lariviere

Minnie Mouse And Lanvin

February 14, 2013 by The CoF

Alber Elbaz with Minnie Mouse in Lanvin / Photo By Courtesy Photo The beloved character is to don Lanvin once more — this time for real — as Disneyland Paris extends the celebration of its 20th anniversary by asking Elbaz, via a letter from Mickey Mouse, to design a special dress for the occasion. Dressed in her usual polka dots, Minnie Mouse paid a visit to Lanvin’s boutique and design studios, proving herself to be “a real fashionista,” as Elbaz enthuses […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Alber Elbaz, Barneys New York, Disneyland Paris, Elbaz, Lanvin, Minnie Mouse

Sheriff & Cherry Sunglasses

January 29, 2013 by The CoF

If you haven’t already heard of this Croatia-based brand, that’s because until recently it has kept a relatively low profile. Founded in 2004 by Mauro Massarotto – previously the creative director of Ellesse Heritage – and Mark Vassallo, the brand’s inception came about when the men discovered an old optical factory in Croatia that, founded in 1948, was still manufacturing opticals for the local residents. Seduced by their old-school appeal and vintage charm, they went about customising the prototype, working […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Barneys New York, Croatia, Net-a-Porter, Sheriff & Cherry, sunglasses

Ten Thousand Things Fetes 20 Years With Charitable Auction

January 9, 2013 by The CoF

CHARITABLE WORKS OF ART: To mark their 20th year in business, David Rees and Ron Anderson, founders and designers of the jewelry collection Ten Thousand Things, decided to eschew the parties that typically mark the occasion. Rather than tout their success, Rees and Anderson shifted the focus of the milestone to Ten Thousand Things’ loyal customers. The jewelers designed one-of-a-kind pieces for 16 of their favorite clients, including Julianne Moore, Susan Sarandon, Christy Turlington, Kristen Stewart and Heather Watts. The jewelry […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Barneys New York, Christy Turlington, Diamond, Heather Watts, Jewellery, Julianne Moore, Kristen Stewart, Susan Sarandon

Perfume By Personality: Frédéric Malle’s Guide To Fragrance Gifting

December 17, 2012 by The CoF

“It’s always tricky, buying perfume for someone else,” says Frédéric Malle. As the architect behind Editions de Parfums—a collection of nineteen original scents created in collaboration with the world’s top noses—he appreciates the value of a beautifully crafted fragrance. Still, he insists, when it comes to gifting fragrance for the holidays, it’s not about playing it safe. “A lot of people give Chanel No. 5 for the same reason they might buy an Apple computer—because they think they can’t go wrong,” says […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Apple, Aroma compound, Barneys New York, Chanel No 5, Malle, Parfum, Perfume, Vogue

Barneys Electric Holiday Windows

December 6, 2012 by The CoF

Barneys Envisions Disney on the Runway Minnie mouse is the star of “Electric Holiday,” the animated fashion fantasy was created for Barneys holiday windows that features some of the biggest names in the industry, everyone from Alber Albaz, Glenda Bailey and Cathy Horyn to Sarah Jessica Parker and Naomi Campbell.

Categories: Design • Tags: Barney, Barneys New York, Cathy Horyn, Design, Glenda Bailey, Minnie Mouse, Naomi Campbell, Retail, Sarah Jessica Parker, Walt Disney Company

Successful Stories: Alexander Wang

November 22, 2012 by The CoF

Alexander Wang is one of the youngest symbols of the new American style. His unique vision on fashion – easy, sexy, casual but refined, balancing grunge aesthetics and college tradition – has reached success in a handful of seasons and is now a staple in celebrities’ closets Name Alexander Wang. Education He was born in San Francisco from an American family with Chinese descent. He learnt sewing as a teenager, when his mother gave him a sewing machine as a […]

Categories: People • Tags: Alexander Wang, Barneys New York, clothing, Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, New York Fashion Week, People, Wang