T Magazine Prized Possession

September 1, 2014 by The CoF

High-gloss handbags and heels in a range of decadent colors are the most covetable accessories of the season. T Magazine : Editorial : Prized Possession Photographer : Anthony Cotsifas. Producer : Michael Reynolds. Retouching : Robert Willingham. Photo assistant : Karl Leitz. Prop stylist’s assistant : Evan Scott. All decorative objects from Seidenberg Antiques, New York City Advertisements

Categories: Accessories, Fashion, Magazines • Tags: Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Roger Vivier, T magazine

Louis Vuitton Fashion Photography

August 25, 2014 by The CoF

Louis Vuitton Fashion Photography, a book that traces the evolution of the iconic French fashion house Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Henry Clarke, Patrick Demarchelier, Annie Leibovitz, Peter Lindbergh, Craig McDean, Steven Meisel, Helmut Newton, Juergen Teller, Mario Testino, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin are just some of the protagonists of the next project signed by Louis Vuitton. Next fall in selected bookstores and boutiques of the French brand will be available the Louis Vuitton Fashion Photography, a book that […]

Categories: Book, Fashion • Tags: annie leibovitz, Craig McDean, Louis Vuitton, Mario Testino, mert alas & marcus piggott, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel

First Look : Gisele Bundchen presents Louis Vuitton FIFA World Cup 2014 case

July 9, 2014 by The CoF

See the video and image starring Gisele Bundchen, with the Louis Vuitton case that will house the FIFA World Cup 2014 The first picture and the presentation video starring the Brazilian top, Gisele Bundchen with the case that Louis Vuitton designed to accommodate the FIFA World Cup 2014 hit the internet . On the 13th of July, at the Maracana, Gisele will carry the case with the trophy at the presentation ceremony, alongside Spanish footbal player Carles Puyol,world champion in 2010 in South Africa. […]

Categories: Fashion, Video • Tags: Gisele Bündchen, Louis Vuitton, World Cup 2014

Series 1 , Louis Vuitton Fall 2014 Ad Campaign

June 25, 2014 by The CoF

Louis Vuitton introduced the new advertising campaign for Fall 2014 in support of the debut collection of Nicolas Ghesquière as creative director of the brand. To celebrate the debut collection of Ghesquière and the desire to make it a real event made the iconic French fashion house to invite to shoot the campaign not one but three photographers with an impressive portfolio: Bruce Webber, Annie Leibovitz and Juergen Teller, who was the one that shoot the lookbook of the collection.. Heroines of the shooting […]

Categories: Fashion, Photography • Tags: annie leibovitz, Bruce Weber, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Fall 2014, Freja Beha Erichsen, Juergen Teller, Louis Vuitton

Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Louboutin reinterpret Louis Vuitton’s Monogram

June 4, 2014 by The CoF

Karl Lagerfeld but also Christian Louboutin and Rei Kawakubo … 6 designers and artists will revolutionize the famous Louis Vuitton Monogram for next October. On the occasion of the « Icône et iconoclastes », Louis Vuitton creative director, Nicolas Ghesquière and Vuitton executive vice president, Delphine Arnault decided to appeal to six personalities to revisit the Monogram for the 160th anniversary of the iconic French brand. From Stephen Sprouse to Richard Prince through Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, many artists have reinterpreted the famous Monogram. But this time, […]

Categories: Accessories, Fashion, News • Tags: Christian Louboutin, Delphine Arnault, Karl Lagerfeld, Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2014

April 9, 2014 by The CoF

During the Salone del Mobile in Milan that started today ,8 April 2014, Louis Vuitton will share with Cassina  their passion for Charlotte Perriand and presents “Charlotte Perriand une icône de la modernité”(Charlotte Perriand an icon of modernity), an installation dedicated to one of the most vanguard architect of the twentieth century. Louis Vuitton has chosen the unconventional style of Charlotte Perriand as inspiration for its Icons Collections Spring / Summer 2014 and Fall / Winter 2014-2015. This project emerged from several […]

Categories: Design • Tags: Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Louis Vuitton, Milan

Join Greenpeace The Naked King, Demand toxic-free fashion campaign

February 17, 2014 by The CoF

Greenpeace The Naked King, Demand toxic-free fashion campaign demands children clothing without harmful chemicals Greenpeace organization seriously took up fashion: several luxury brands have been criticized for the use in the production of clothing of harmful chemicals. Not so long ago we were told that Greenpeace accused several brands of use of harmful chemicals to create children clothing. Now they launched a global campaign to make brands to stand for safe,ethical production. The initiative is called Detox . The Detox campaign is powered by […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Detox, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Greenpeace, Louis Vuitton, Versace

15 must have accessories for spring/summer 2014

January 28, 2014 by The CoF

A rich and glam gallery of accessories for spring/summer 2014.You can choose from the latest bag, a classic sandal or the most avant-garde accessories.  

Categories: Accessories • Tags: Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, spring/summer 2014

Louis Vuitton Eyeline Pumps for spring 2014

January 23, 2014 by The CoF

A luxurious classic pumps is in a woman’s wardrobe as necessary as a LBD. It is a wardrobe savior. For spring/summer 2014 Louis Vuitton presents the Eyeline Pumps a chic classic shoe. The perfect statement shoes presented in different shades and patterns. You can choose from a 8 cm heel or a 10.5 cm one which is perfect for a sexy evening look. A gold plate detail on the heel add a modern touch. If black,red or blue are too monotone, you […]

Categories: Accessories, News • Tags: Eyeline Pump, Louis Vuitton, Spring 2014, Stephen Sprouse

Louis Vuitton’s Noe Bags from the Spring/Summer 2014 collection,the next IT bag

December 3, 2013 by The CoF

The Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection became the final chord of the nearly 16 years symphony that Marc Jacobs created for the historical French fashion house . One last hit of Jcobs for Louis Vuitton was the reinterpretation of the Noe bag. In Jacobs’ latest collection for LV it got different interpretations. Three variations of the bag are decorated with feathers and sequins in spectacular noir a tribute to the mood of the main collection . Others have more modest or no decoration […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Handbags and Purses, Louis Vuitton, luxury, Noe Bag, spring/summer 2014

Designer’s Pudsey bears for The Children In Need

November 6, 2013 by The CoF

In London, there was an auction of stuffed bear toys for The Children In Need fund. Brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Burberry, Fendi, Versace, Tom Ford, Pucci, Gucci, Missoni, Mulberry, and many others have created very sweet teddy bears for the event. These designer Bears fetched a total of £152,200. Giles Deacon’s Swarovski crystal embellished Pudsey sold for £24,000. Followed by Louis Vuitton’s toy for £20,000 and by Tom Ford’s bear cutely styled which went under the hammer for £12,000. Related […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Children, Giles Deacon, LONDON, Louis Vuitton, Pudsey bears, The Children In Need, Tom Ford

Officially Nicolas Ghesquière is the artistic director of Louis Vuitton

November 4, 2013 by The CoF

After a long silence, the French fashion house, Louis Vuitton finally officially announced the name of the future artistic director of its women’s line. As expected, it is Nicolas Ghesquière . The French designer like you know very well was for 15 years the head designer at another French fashion house, Balenciaga ,after starting his career working for designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Thierry Mugler, Ghesquièrea will take immediately his position at Louis Vuitton. In a statement, Louis Vuitton said […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Designer, Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière

The art of traveling : Louis Vuitton City Guides 2014

November 1, 2013 by The CoF

There are more than 50 journalists, writers and personalities from the arts and letters taking their pens to offer an eclectic selection of addresses in 15 cities worldwide. Mixture of classical , avant-garde or route buissonniers , these guides offer globetrotters a comprehensive overview of addresses through the personal vision of the guests, local character or famous personality of each city. To celebrate this new edition of City Guides in their new version , a box of luxury lacquered wood […]

Categories: Book • Tags: Beijing, Cape Town, City Guides 2014, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Louis Vuitton, Tokyo, Travel

David Bowie and Louis Vuitton invite you to travel

October 31, 2013 by The CoF

The musician became the hero of the second part of Louis Vuitton’s film , a journey through time. In early autumn, fashion house Louis Vuitton announced that the new face of the ad campaign will be David Bowie. Then the representatives of the House said that the musician will appear in the second part of the Louis Vuitton’s movie called L’Invitation au Voyage.  In the first part of the main characters model Arizona Muse is landing in Venice’s Piazza San Marco on a hot […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Arizona Muse, David Bowie, David Sims, Louis Vuitton, November 2013, voyage

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2014 Accessories Collection

October 24, 2013 by The CoF

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2014 Accessories Collection Related articles The last Louis Vuitton show signed by Marc Jacobs (thecitizensoffashion.com) Front row at Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2014 collection (thecitizensoffashion.com)

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Accessories, boots, Footwear, Handbags and Purses, Jewelry, Louis Vuitton, spring/summer 2014

Marc Jacobs talks about his exit from Louis Vuitton and his future with WWD

October 3, 2013 by The CoF

Post-show WWD sat down with Jacobs, Duffy and LVMH chairman, Bernard Arnault, to talk about what happens next. By BRIDGET FOLEY WWD reported on Monday that negotiations had reached a critical juncture, with the timing of Jacobs’ swan song still up in the air. “Mr. Arnault left it to Robert and me,” Jacobs said. “Two weeks ago when I arrived back in Paris, he said, ‘The future of Marc Jacobs will require so much of your and Robert’s attention that at some point […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Bernard Arnault, Interview, Louis Vuitton, LVMH, Marc Jacobs, wwd.com

Front row at Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2014 collection

October 2, 2013 by The CoF

Paris Fashion Week is coming to an end and this morning guests invited at the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2014 collection already knew (after the news that MJ exits was officially confirmed this morning )that they would see the latest collection of designer Marc Jacobs for the legendary fashion house. Guests appeared at Le Carre du Louvre, discussing the big news. The farewell show of Jacobs, who worked for the company 16 years, was perceived with admiration by the public and media […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Anna Wintour, Emmanuelle Alt, front row, Louis Vuitton, LVMH, Marc Jacobs, Paris Fashion Week, Sofia Coppola, spring/summer 2014

The last Louis Vuitton show signed by Marc Jacobs

October 2, 2013 by The CoF

Just ended a little while ago the latest collection of Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton. Part of the setting included pieces from the past parades like a black carousel , escalators, an elevator, a large clock for the total black looks and denim garments: the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2014 is the last collection signed by Marc Jacobs for the French house.In his show notes, Jacobs dedicated the collection to the women who have inspired him — from contemporary names like Copola,Anna Wintour and Kate Moss to trailblazing […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Louis Vuitton, LVMH, Marc Jacobs, Paris, spring/summer 2014

WWD : Officially ,Marc Jacobs Exits Vuitton

October 2, 2013 by The CoF

By BRIDGET FOLEY,with contributions from Miles Socha for wwd.com  : LVMH chairman and ceo Bernard Arnault, together with Jacobs and his long-time business partner Robert Duffy, confirmed the developments to WWD following months of speculation. The applause that rang out moments ago from the vast tent in the Cour Carrée of the Louvre signaled the end of Jacobs’ tenure as creative director for the storied French house and the official beginning of Jacobs’ IPO preparation. The offering should occur within the next three years. WWD first reported on June 10 LVMH’s interest in […]

Categories: Fashion, News, People • Tags: Bernard Arnault, Louis Vuitton, LVMH, Marc Jacobs, Robert Duffy

Marc Jacobs’ departure from Vuitton is official according to a French business magazine

September 30, 2013 by The CoF

The situation surrounding the situation with the contract between Marc Jacobs and LVMH is heating up as it is nearing its deadline.  An unnamed source said that the designer’s “contract may not be renewed,” while a separate source says, “nothing has been decided yet.” and sources close to the designer report that in the near future,he will focus on the development of its own brand, while his place at LV will be taken by someone else. Earlier it was reported that […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Delphine Arnault, Louis Vuitton, LVMH, Marc Jacobs, Nicolas Ghesquière

Sofia Coppola for Le Bon Marché, the oldest Parisian department store

September 24, 2013 by The CoF

The oldest Parisian department store Le Bon Marché invited film director Sofia Coppola to work on the design of its windows. It was done in honor of launching an updated model of  SC bags especially for the department store – the original version of the bag was created by Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton in 2009.The limited edition of SC bags model will be available in dark cobalt calfskin with fluorescent fuchsia trims applied by hand. It will retail for 2,420 euros, or $3,275, for the […]

Categories: Design, Fashion, People • Tags: Department store, Le Bon Marché, Louis Vuitton, October 2013, Paris, SC Bag, Sofia Coppola

Louis Vuitton Fashion Jewelry Fall/Winter 2013/14

July 17, 2013 by The CoF

 Louis Vuitton jewelry this season combines a rich heritage and high style, legendary shapes and unique details.Such jewelry and accessories define the spirit of the new season, and often – become a central part of the image. The jewelry collection for autumn-winter 2013/14 includes both interpretation of already known models, and brand new jewelry. In the new collection in the forms of jewelry, and in daring combinations of materials you can see the unmistakable influence of Art Deco style. Recall that the […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Accessories, Art, Art Deco, fall 2013, Jewelry, Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Foulards D’Artistes by EINE, eL Seed and Eko Nugroho

July 11, 2013 by The CoF

Earlier this year, the French fashion house Louis Vuitton unveiled a new collection of textiles, created in conjunction with the street-art-artists. Then the prints for scarves,shawls and headscarves, in a square shape were created by artists from Japan, the U.S. and Brazil:  Aiko, Retna and the Os Gemeos brothers. Now a new collaboration with street artists Eko Nugroho from Indonesia, EINE from the UK and eL Seed Franco-Tunisian origin. These prints are created for the classic square scarf by Louis Vuitton, […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: EINE, Eko Nugroho, el SEED, Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton Foulards D’Artistes, Stephen Sprouse

Louis Vuitton Releases A New Bag : The W

May 20, 2013 by The CoF

In July 2013  LV releases, in selected Louis Vuitton boutiques ,the new handbag model ,called W : a bag that resembles the letter, a form that is created from the skin of different textures and colors. Some of its variations are decorated canvas Monogram, velvety and embroidery on leather, inspired by the art of tapestry. The lining of the bag is made of fine suede. Inside the W, which strongly holds form, despite the softness of the material, there is lots of […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Accessories, Handbag, Handbags and Purses, July 2013, Louis Vuitton, Shopping, The W Bag

Louis Vuitton Objects Nomades Collection At Salone Internazionale del Mobile

April 15, 2013 by The CoF

Louis Vuitton presents Nomades Objets: 13 designers reinvent the art of travel by Louis Vuitton creating a series of folding furniture and travel accessories that pay homage to the tradition of the Special Orders of the House. The series of Objets Nomades currently includes 16 items (but the collection is expected to grow). A mixture of pieces of folding furniture and travel accessories, all in noble materials (Nomade leather, leather Haute Maroquinerie, metal and precious woods used for the workshops from Louis […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Art, Louis Vuitton, Milan Furniture Fair, Salone del Mobile, Travel

Louis Vuitton ‘Alma’ Bag Campaign

April 1, 2013 by The CoF

Karlie Kloss, Daria Strokous, Jac Jagaciak, Iris Strubegger – models Steven Klein – photographer  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: ad campaign, Daria Strokous, Iris Strubegger, Karlie Kloss, Louis Vuitton, Photography, Steven Klein

Theme At Fall 2013 Shows : Feathers

March 7, 2013 by The CoF

Dsquared2 Louis Vuitton Dries Van Noten Gucci Erdem Proenza Schouler Jason Wu Oscar de la Renta Ralph Lauren Bibhu Mohapatra Chado Ralph Rucci Julien Macdonald Lela Rose Mark Fast Monique L’huillier Pringle of Scotland

Categories: Fashion • Tags: collection, Dries van Noten, fall 2013, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Proenza Schouler, trends

Details At Louis Vuitton Fall 2013 Collection

March 6, 2013 by The CoF

Photos By GoRunway  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: fall 2013, Footwear, Handbags and Purses, Louis Vuitton, luxury, Paris Fashion Week

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013 Signature ‘Damier’ Bags Collection

February 18, 2013 by The CoF

French luxury brand Louis Vuiton is set to celebrate the approaching sunny days with the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013 Signature ‘Damier’ Bags Collection. Damier Cubic . Available in Brow, Gray, and Green, this 14’ bag is priced at $2860. The Damier Facette Collection  Available in Crème and Yellow, this structuted wonder is priced at $1750. Damier Mosiac . Available in Brown and Yellow this chic bag is priced at $2850. Damier Optic Mesh . Available in Brown and Yellow this chic […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Accessories, bags, Louis Vuitton, luxury, spring/summer

Runway To Reality

February 4, 2013 by The CoF

Leelee Sobieski in Christian Dior   Sienna Miller in Isabel Marant       Kirsten Dunst in Louis Vuitton Diane Kruger in Chanel Claire Danes in Givenchy os Miranda Kerr in Louis Vuitton Kate Bosworth in Calvin Klein Anne Hathaway in Giambattista Valli haute couture Julianne Moore in Chanel haute couture     pictures from Vogue.fr        

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Chanel, Christian Dior, Diane Kruger, Julianne Moore, kristen dunst, Louis Vuitton, Miranda Kerr, sienna miller, style

Couture Closes With Haute Joaillerie

January 25, 2013 by The CoF

From Dior’s demure gowns to Maison Martin Margiela’s high-fashion denim, the Spring ’13 Haute Couture shows had a lot to offer. But when it comes to couture, no look is quite complete without some jewels to go with it. As the last collections walked the runways today, some of the biggest houses debuted their Haute Joaillerie collections in Paris. Boucheron Snakes are already trending for 2013—but it’s worth remembering that Boucheron has been turning them out for well over a century. […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Boucheron, Chanel, Dior, Haute Joaillerie, Louis Vuitton

Past Meets Present: A Graphic Story

January 24, 2013 by The CoF

By its very nature, fashion is in a constant state of change, but the industry has a way of rehashing the past every few seasons with collections that draw inspiration from key moments in fashion’s history.  Nostalgia was the predominant fashion mode of the aughts, and it saw  designers revisiting everything from 1920s flapper fixtures, to ’80s powerdressing and (gasp) ’90s grunge redux. We may have just entered into 2013, but when it comes to manufacturing clothing that looks awfully […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: André Courrèges, Grace Coddington, Graphic prints, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Mary Quant, Ossie Clark, style, Vogue

Ink Fabric Editorial Illustrated by Julia Slavinska

January 19, 2013 by The CoF

It’s not easy to find a new way to present household fashion brands. Especially after you’ve just seen them in all the fashion week coverage, and multitude of collaborations and collections that pop out every day. But this inspired Ink Fabric editorial spread does so, and does it beautifully. Modeled by Myroslava Dronyuk, photographed by Andrew Ivaskiv, and illustrated by Julia Slavinska, the spread brings —Dior, Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang, Alexander McQueen, Giambattista Valli, Givenchy, and Dolce & Gabbana—together in a work of art […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, ANDREW IVASKIV, Dolce & Gabbana, Fashion, giambattista valli, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton

Best Dressed Couples At Golden Globes

January 14, 2013 by The CoF

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, in Saint Laurent with Dana Rebecca Designs jewels, with Jason Statham.  Emily Blunt, in Michael Kors with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, with John Krasinski, in Prada.  Daniel Craig, in Louis Vuitton, with Rachel Weisz, in Louis Vuitton, with Bulgari jewels and a Jimmy Choo clutch and shoes. Liev Schreiber, in Calvin Klein Collection, with Naomi Watts, in Zac Posen with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.  Nicole Kidman, in Alexander McQueen with […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein Collection, Lorraine Schwartz, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Zac Posen

Amy Lemons A Model With A Mission

January 13, 2013 by The CoF

 Amy Lemons is making it her mission to promote a healthy body image for young women Name Amy Lemons. Background Amy grew up in Richmond Virginia like any normal girl. Her life was full of school, dances, dating, sports and friends. She had the same joys, disappointments, challenges and insecurities as anyone her age. Then it all changed. At fourteen, her dentist’s secretary suggested she try modeling because she was tall and had the all American look. The local modeling […]

Categories: Fashion, People, The CoF AGAINST PRO-ANOREXIA • Tags: Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, New York, New York City, Ralph Lauren, Richmond Virginia, Steven Meisel, Vintage

Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2013 Collection

January 11, 2013 by The CoF

Categories: Fashion, Fashion Week • Tags: look book, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, pre-fall collection, style

Marc Jacobs Confessions

January 11, 2013 by The CoF

Marc Jacobs / Photo By John Aquino In what was his second Q&A this week, Marc Jacobs got up close and personal with Fern Mallis Wednesday night at 92Y in New York.During their 90-minute chat, the designer sailed through his New York childhood, punching the clock at Fiorucci (where he introduced himself to Calvin Klein) and later at Charivari (where he met Perry Ellis, who told him to go to Parsons) early on, and rehashing the many speed bumps he and […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Bernard Arnault, Jacobs, John Galliano, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacob, New York City, Perry Ellis, Victoria Beckham

Marc Jacobs At WWD CEO Summit

January 9, 2013 by The CoF

Marc Jacobs / Photo By Robert Mitra Marc Jacobs is one of the most famous and influential designers in the world. After 27 years at the helm of his own label and 16 as creative director of Louis Vuitton, Jacobs consistently provokes and inspires with his collections. WWD’s executive editor Bridget Foley interviewed Jacobs on reflections on his career, to what he owes his success and why fashion matters. WWD: I’ve been doing this a long time; I know a lot of […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion, People • Tags: Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, New York City, Oliver Twist, Vincente Minnelli, Vuitton, Women's Wear Daily

Top 20 Shoes Of 2012

December 27, 2012 by The CoF

FN(Footwear News) picks the standout shoes on and off the runways this year (listed in alphabetical order), from embellished heels for fall ’12 to sexy sandal-boots for spring ’13. Alexander Wang Photo by Steve Eichner Brian Atwood Photo by Regina Smith Popp Celine Photo by Giovanni Giannoni Chanel Photo by Delphine Achard, Stephane Feugere, Xavier Granet, Dominque Maitre and Regina Smith Popp Charlotte Olympia fall ’12 Photo by Fairchild Archives Christian Louboutin for Marchesa Photo by Giovanni Giannoni Dries Van […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Alexander Wang, Chanel, Dries van Noten, Fendi, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Proenza Schouler, Salvatore Ferragamo

W Magazine 2012:The Year In Covers

December 26, 2012 by The CoF

From Kate Moss playing naughty and nice to a fresh-faced Carey Mulligan wearing a white lace bra and a tattooed, Rock of Ages-costumed Tom Cruise, take a look back at 2012 through W‘s provocative covers. CAREY MULLIGAN JANUARY 2012 Hair by Jimmy Paul for Bumble and bumble; makeup by Aaron de Mey for Lancôme at Art Partner; manicure by Ashlie Johnson at the Wall Group. Prop styling by Ali ­Gallagher at Jed Root LA. Fashion: Nina Ricci’s raffia tweed jacket and cotton bra. Tacori […]

Categories: Beauty, Fashion • Tags: Bottega Veneta, Bumble, Carey Mulligan, Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Paul, Kate Moss, Lancôme, Louis Vuitton, Mario Sorrenti, Martin Katz, Paul Hanlon, Tom Cruise

2012 Fashion Films of the Year (part 3)

December 22, 2012 by The CoF

FANCLUB Ruth Hogben – Director Ruth Hogben is known for her stark fashion films for the likes of Gareth Pugh, but that doesn’t mean that she can’t do soft and sweet. Her vintage cinema inspired clip for Louis Vuitton, is pure glamour straight out of the studio system days.  

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion, Video • Tags: Arts and Entertainment, Business, Fashion, Gareth Pugh, Louis Vuitton, Photographers, Photography, Ruth Hogben

100 Alberi d’Autore

December 19, 2012 by The CoF

Once again Rome welcomes 100 Alberi d’Autore (100 designers’ Christmas trees) the charity initiative by Associazione Sergio Valente As every year, timed with the Christmas holidays, Associazione Sergio Valente launches the charity project 100 alberi d’Autore. 100 names from the fashion (from Fendi to Tom Ford, Bulgari, Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton) and the entertainment business joined the initiative and came up with their own re-interpretation of the Christmas tree. The initiative kicked off with a gala evening that took place on Thursday […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion, People • Tags: Bulgari, Christmas, Christmas tree, Emilia-Romagna, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford

Louis Vuitton’S Campaign Spring/Summer 2013

December 13, 2012 by The CoF

Let the spring/summer 2013 campaign games begin! Marc Jacobs was one of the first designers to make a move, releasing his namesake label’s advertisement last month. And today – his other label – Louis Vuitton’s creations have been unveiled. Starring a twin-esque ensemble cast that includes Australian-raised model-of-the-moment Ruby Jean Wilson (second from the right, who also happened to star in the Marc Jacobs S/S 13 campaign), the visuals feature the structured, graphic, two-toned fashions, hot off the runway. Artist Daniel Buren – the mastermind behind the yellow checkerboard […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Australia, Daniel Buren, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, October, Paris, Ruby Jean Wilson, Steven Meisel

Noël A Paris!

December 5, 2012 by The CoF

In 1909, Bon Marché in Paris kick-started the trend for Christmas windows, and since then, stores the world over have celebrated the festive season with extravagant displays of fashion fantasy. Bon Marché The Bon Marché Rive Gauche is celebrating Christmas in black and gold for its 160th anniversary. The store’s huge windows in rue de Sèvres are showcasing enchanting scenes of famous Left Bank monuments, with musical birds, etc. For children, the department store has ‘Histoires de Noël’, a string […]

Categories: Design • Tags: Bon Marché, Christian Dior, Christmas, Design, Galerie Lafayette, Lifestyle, Louis Vuitton, Paris, Printemps, Retail, Swarovski, Travel