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Vs2R – Architectural Shoes

February 1, 2013 by The CoF

Name/Brand name Vincenzo Somarrelli/Vs2R. Education “A three-year course in Fashion Design at the Istituto Europeo di Design. Previously I had attended the faculty of environmental engineering at the Bologna University.” At the moment… “I am the owner/creative director of Vs2R, and I’m working on the third collection, the FW 2013/14”. What’s next… “I will keep on working on my shoewear line and maybe start new lines of handbags and small leather goods.” Your personal style “My style revolves around the […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Bologna University, Fashion, Fashion design, Foggia, shoes, Vincenzo Somarrelli, Vs2R

Jacky Tsai – Floral Skullptures

January 31, 2013 by The CoF

Born in Shanghai, in 1984, Jacky Tsai came to London after completing a BA at the China Academy of Art to study at Central St Martins, quickly making an impact on the fashion world with his iconic Floral Skull design made for Alexander McQueen. His time at McQueen, where he worked in pattern design for the brand, created a fascination with fashion and textiles. Printing his striking images on silk, rather than paper, saw his floral skull image achieve critical […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Alexander McQueen, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Fashion design, Flower, Jacky Tsai, LONDON, Skull

Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2013 Collection

January 24, 2013 by The CoF

Parks are officially the hottest things in high fashion. After Chanel’s forest set and Dior’s undulating boxwoods, Valentino creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli also took their couture collection down the garden path. This is neither a judgment nor a slight. Gardens are glorious, and the Roman duo nourished their theme with a distinctive Italian touch, from the spaghetti-like embroideries coiled on coats and dresses — echoing the curlicues on fancy metal gates and grills — […]

Categories: Fashion Week • Tags: collection, Fashion design, Grazia, Haute couture, Paris, Valentino, Valentino Garavani

2012 Fashion Films Of The Year(part 8)

December 22, 2012 by The CoF

T BY ALEXANDER WANG F/W 12 Daniel Jackson – Director Alexander Wang is always on the pulse of what is happening right now, so of course he enlists musician of the moment Azealia Banks for the F/W film for his spinoff line T by Alexander Wang. The high energy clip captures the youthful, in your face and effortless cool of Wang’s clientele and Azealia’s charm.

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Creative director, Daniel Jackson, Fashion design, Nicolas Ghesquière, Wang, Women's Wear Daily

Street Style China

November 22, 2012 by The CoF

For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country’s rapidly expanding economy, large population and seemingly insatiable appetite for fashion.The attitude of the Chinese people has arrived at a very high point in diversity in terms of fashion design. Chinese people have entered an age of originality reflecting a stronger sense of personality. And in the world of fashion, Chinese elements have stared to influence the global fashion industry.

Categories: People • Tags: Arts, China, Chinese people, clothing, Design, Fashion, Fashion design, LONDON, People

A Bejeweled Campaign

November 21, 2012 by The CoF

The Swarovski Vogue Germany Lookbook is glamorously glitzy!!! Browsing the internet I found these images of high fashion looks completely encrusted in Swarovski jewels.Enriched with jewels and sparkles galore, the Swarovski Vogue Germany campaign features model Karolin Wolter shot by photographer Lado Alexi. I found them dreamy,inspirational,just perfect for the party season! What do you think?

Categories: Contact • Tags: Contact, Fashion, Fashion design, Germany, Magazines, Swarovski, Swarovski Vogue Germany, Vogue