Suzy Menkes | the CITIZENS of FASHION

Suzy Menkes the new International Vogue Editor

March 3, 2014 by The CoF

Suzy Menkes arrives at Condé Nast International (CNI) as a critic and reporter of all the international Vogue web sites. After 25 years as fashion editor at the Paris-based International New York Times — formerly the International Herald Tribune the famous fashion critic , Suzy Menkes lands in the CNI offices in London , from where she will handle her new position as International Vogue Editor. The news was announced today by Jonathan Newhouse, chairman and chief executive of Condé Nast International. “Suzy Menkes […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Condé Nast Publications, International Herald Tribune, Suzy Menkes, Vogue

Presentation of the book ‘Chloe Attitudes’ in Paris

September 28, 2013 by The CoF

On Friday evening,the fourth day of Paris Fashion Week the french fashion house ,Chloé, welcomed friends and guests at a cocktail organized at the boutique in the rue Saint-Honoré to celebrate the launch of the book “Chloé Attitudes” that celebrates the work of all the designers of the brand over the past 60 years including then-28-year-old designer Karl Lagerfeld, who started with the company in 1966. The book explores his career at Chloé, along with Martine Sitbon (in 1988), Stella McCartney, who […]

Categories: Book, Fashion • Tags: Anna Dello Russo, Chloé Attitudes, chloe, Events, Paris Fashion Week, Patrick Demarchelier, Rizzoli, Suzy Menkes

Meissen Couture presents its first couture collection and accessories

September 24, 2013 by The CoF

After 300 years at the top of the luxury sector, the House of Meissen renews itself: the craft manufacture that is specializes in high jewelery, porcelain and interior design is launching a couture collection made in Italy under the creative direction of Frida Weyer( Berlin-based designer). At the presentation, held yesterday in the courtyard of the historic Villa Meissen in Via Montenapoleone in Milan, were presented 17 outfits inspired by the shapes and decorations from the historical archive of Meissen, which was established […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Accessories, Franca Sozzani, Italy, Meissen, Meissen Couture, Milan, Nadja Auermann, Suzy Menkes, Via Montenapoleone

The opening of Italian Style: 8 Short Videos X 8 Long Stories

8 Short Videos X 8 Long Stories exhibition in New York

September 11, 2013 by The CoF

Last night, the Italian Trade Commission ( ITC) held the grand opening of the exhibition 8 Short Videos X 8 Long Stories. A great opening for an exhibition that depicts the soul of Italian creativity told through the eyes and art directing of young talents who have been called upon to interpret the soul and history of eight large Italian fashion houses . Also on display, some of Italy’s fashion biggest names, from Prada and Giorgio Armani to Missoni and Versace. […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Art, Franca Sozzani, Hamish Bowles, Italo Zucchelli, Italy, New York, Stefano Tonchi, Suzy Menkes

Signs Of the Times : The New Speed of Fashion by Suzy Menkes

August 27, 2013 by The CoF

Text by SUZY MENKES for T magazine The fashion industry is broken in more ways than one: runway shows don’t match retail expectations; designers can’t keep up with demand; and customers can’t buy a coat in winter. So who’s to blame? I WAS CHATTING WITH THE HOT young London designer Jonathan Anderson, marveling at how in just three years he had matched his transgender frilly men’s wear with the addition of his intriguing women’s collections. “What’s that?” I asked, looking at a spread […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: culture, designers, Suzy Menkes, T magazine

Front Row at Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2013

July 4, 2013 by The CoF

Front Row at Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2013 Photos by Alessandro Garofalo / InDigital | GoRunway Related articles Front Row at Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall 2013 (thecitizensoffashion.com) Front Row at Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Fall 2013 (thecitizensoffashion.com) Celebrities at Paris Haute Couture Week Fall 2013 (thecitizensoffashion.com) Off the Runaway at Haute Couture Fall 2013 Paris (thecitizensoffashion.com)

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Elena Perminova, Eugenie Niarchos, fall 2013, Haute couture, miroslava duma, Paris, Suzy Menkes, Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Suzy Menkes To Auction Her Wardrobe

May 29, 2013 by The CoF

In mid-July, from 11 th to 22 th, Christies.com will host an online auction with vintage items from Suzy Menkes’s wardrobe . Suzy Menkes is a veteran fashion journalist,fashion critic of International Herald Tribune and she was last week named international fashion editor of the soon-to-launch International New York Times. There will be more than 80 items, among them a bespoke Chanel clutch bag with gold studs laid out the name of Susie,an Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo,an ivory dress by Ossie Clark […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: auction, Chanel, Christian Dior, Ossie Clark, Paul Smith, Suzy Menkes, Yves Saint Laurent

Tom Ford Opening Party In Paris

March 4, 2013 by The CoF

An exclusive cocktail party to celebrate the opening of the new Tom Ford’s boutique in rue Saint – Honoré 378 Soojoo Daphne Groeneveld Marie Ange Casta and Carine Roitfeld Suzy Menkes and Whitney Bromberg Hawkings Anna Dello Russo Chelsea Tyler Chantal Thomass Melodie Monrose and Othilia source vogue.it

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Anna Dello Russo, Carine Roitfeld, chelsea tyler, Paris Fashion Week, Shopping, Suzy Menkes, Tom Ford

Vogue Italia Talents Corner

February 26, 2013 by The CoF

The event that combines fashion scouting with shopping A.Wintour, F.Marchetti, F.Sozzani Lana Del Rey jessica stam Silvia Venturini Fendi Roberto Cavalli Alberta Ferretti Margherita Missoni Giuseppe Zanotti Delfina Delettrez Fendi Suzy Menkes Stefano Tonchi G.Trussardi and F.Sozzani Dana Lorenz Kzeniya Oudenot Jackie Lee Kirsty Ward Vincenzo Somarrelli Francio Ferrari and Licia Florio Edgardo Osorio Heaven Tanuduredja Anna Dello Russo

Categories: Fashion • Tags: alberta ferretti, Anna Wintour, Franca Sozzani, Milan Fashion Week, Roberto Cavalli, Suzy Menkes, Vogue Italia