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1985 Jean Patou Haute-Couture Rare Green Silk Asymmetric Dress

The iconic French brand, Jean Patou to return

November 11, 2013 by The CoF

Official representatives of the brand Jean Patou confirmed that very soon (next september 2014 ) the brand , which for more than a quarter century has been presented only in the perfume sector , will again show a prêt-à-porter collection . Even those who do not consider themselves connoisseurs of fashion history , it is clear, we are talking about a loud return, comparable in magnitude such as the revival of Schiaparelli. Hopefully , in the case of Jean Patou difficulties will be […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Christian Lacroix, Jean Patou, Karl Lagerfeld

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall 2013

July 1, 2013 by The CoF

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall 2013 Photos : Alessandro Garofalo / InDigitalteam / GoRunway Related articles A Vintage Haute Couture Sale In Paris (thecitizensoffashion.com)

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Christian Lacroix, fall 2013, Haute couture, Paris, Schiaparelli

Designer Sketches (part 1)

April 26, 2013 by The CoF

Each designer has their own working style, but the preliminary sketches are always the starting point in the creative process.

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Art, Christian Lacroix, Creativity, Design, Elie Saab, giambattista valli, illustration, Photography, Sketches

Hermès And Christian Lacroix Designer Tableware Unveiled

January 28, 2013 by The CoF

The designers are all set to visit your table as Hermès and Christian Lacroix unveil new tableware collection. We have already seen fashion houses like Versace, Calvin Klein and Hermès dress up the tables for meal time with their exclusive collection of tableware. To celebrate the new year, Hermès has rolled out a new collection that sports “A Sporting Life” theme. Designed by carré silk scarf designer Benoit-Pierre Emery, this vintage-style chinaware takes cues from iconic Chaine d’ancre link style of Hermès’ leather collection. The […]

Categories: Architecture, Design • Tags: Benoit-Pierre Emery, Christian Lacroix, Hermès, Tableware

Top 9 Fashion Designer Hotels Around The Globe

January 16, 2013 by The CoF

Designer hotels are a dime a dozen these days, so how do you distinguish the authentically designer hotels? It’s easy you simply look for a luxury hotel that has actually been designed by a designer. The trend of designers lending their expertise to hotels is becoming a popular one, and as a customer I’m not complaining. The attention to detail that a designer offers cannot be matched by traditional hoteliers. Below is a list of some of the top designer […]

Categories: Architecture, Design • Tags: Caribbean, Christian Lacroix, Dominican Republic, fashion hotels, Oscar de la Renta, Paris, Rome, Sea World, Versace