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Looking forward with Freja and Vogue UK

whatever Lolla Wants — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:22:10 +0000

You know I simply adore her!

Freja Beha Erichsen is one of my ultimate favorites and I’m not alone! Find out what I mean!

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Emmanuelle Alt, rédactrice en chef de Vogue Paris

whatever Lolla Wants — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:40:00 +0000

Emmanuelle Alt is the new Editor in Chief of Vogue Paris. The previous fashion director, and Carine Roitfeld’s right hand woman, was announced and her first edition will be the almost mythical February.

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Travelling through the curves

whatever Lolla Wants — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:54:03 +0000

2010 was the year of curvy acceptance

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Abbey Lee + Tom Ford = Awesome

whatever Lolla Wants — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:10:12 +0000

The result had to be close to perfection when Abbey Lee Kershaw was invited to participate on the new eye-wear campaign by Tom Ford.

Finally the video:

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Asian girls do it Better?

whatever Lolla Wants — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:04:23 +0000

It’s about time they, at least, get an opportunity!

I love to see asian girls on the runway, they bring grace to any show. And I’m glad that designers are picking them more and more each year! I guess the fact that the big houses are investing large on the oriental market also helps, but they should get credit for their accomplishments.

Is it possible that extravagant Anna Dello Russo being editor in chief of Vogue Nippon also gave a kick to open the market to these girls? The truth is her covers include them few often.On the other hand, Vogue China really makes an effort to publicize the girls I am about to show.

Well philosofies appart let’s cut to the chase.

Du Juan

Shu Pei

Liu Wen

Hyoni Kang

Tao Okamoto

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Lara Stone – the girl that never ceases to surprise

whatever Lolla Wants — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:57:54 +0000

Lara Stone is about to begin 2011 with the right foot. After a great year: record breaking Calvin Klein contract, iconic cover of Vogue Paris anniversary, she will be the cover of Vogue January issue, with a photoshoot by Mario Testino. Ok not just a photoshoot… a rediscover of Lara Stone, you’ll see what I mean with the picks.

It is not that I didn’t find her feminine, but there’s something catchy about this prodution, she is more elegant, less agressive and somehow more wise.

Toscany suits Lara pretty well… don’t you think?

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The gentlewoman – Phoebe Philo

whatever Lolla Wants — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:35:26 +0000

I must say that this year the British Fashion Awards really nailed it! Alexander McQuenn received the “BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design“, Lara Stone was the “Model of the year” and Mulberry was the “Designer Brand of the Year“.

However, and I don’t know if you’ll agree, but in my opinion Phoebe Philo was the most deserving price, she received the “Designer of the Year” for her work at Celine, and let’s be honest she was able to turn the brand around and in an extremely successful way.

Being a graduate from Central Saint Martins she, of course, knows the best cut, having worked with Stella also helps. However, what’s makes Phoebe so special is her street cool touch. She gave Celine the “it” factor that the brand needed so deeply. I’m very excited to see what she will show in the next seasons, I think it’s important that she maintains Celine young chique look with a little Phoebe twist.

My favorites of Phoebe Philo for Celine this year:

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My favorite of 2010

whatever Lolla Wants — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:16:01 +0000

It is quite a bold thing to say, however she deserves it and my favourite item of the year has to be Stella McCarteney’s coat!

It is such an intemporal piece, has an incredible cut (have you tried it on? Please do!!) and makes you fell like a million pounds. You really can’t go wrong with this one… It is the investiment to make! It suits all kinds of bodies, and colors, the fabric is soft, you can wear it with a dress, trousers or a skirt, it really doesn’t matter the focus will always be your coat! Altought it has straight lines, a certain masculine touch, you’ll always look girly and feminine in it.

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NY fashion week is coming to town! F/W11

whatever Lolla Wants — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:38:31 +0000

As NY fashion week arrives at the speed of light (Feb 10-17) comments about the production of new collections and the strategic moves to fight the current economic crises are pouring like rain…

“Fashion Week has confused consumers, they see things in the newspaper, then go to the store and see completely different things.”

“It’s important for everybody to shrink the offering, make it more exciting and maybe make it more often“

Diane von Furstenberg – designer and head of the Council of Fashion Designers of America

“It’s a very, very challenging time, but I think imagination and perfection prevail.”

Zac Posen – designer

“The recession has been very, very frightening“

Vera Wang – designer

“It’s up to the fashion industry to put it best foot forward and create things that will make everybody go, ‘God damn, I have to buy that,‘”

“Maybe that’s what fashion’s about — putting on this facade and this gloss over everything and making it look fabulous.”

Fern Mallis – senior vice president of IMG Fashion

“We’re all just trying to be a little more responsible, we have just tried to offer more, so that there’s more possibility for more people to afford things.“

Marc Jacobs – designer

“We need to engage the customer and make her realize how important it is that she’s not shopping for herself, but shopping to make a difference in the world and holding on to an industry that’s imperative“

Donna Karan – designer

“The most important thing is to get people into the stores shopping and feeling good about it,“

Anna Wintour – editor in chief of Vogue

What are you’re expectations for the fall/winter 11 shows?

My guess is that this year we’ll see different styles, with more choice at a more affordable price, and as Lanvin (Alber Elbaz) has been doing, create a certain continuity between collections. 2010 was the year of collaborations between renown houses and massive salles stores, Valentino for Gap, Lanvin pour H&M, I’m quite sure that this phenomenon will occur again next year.

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Chanel Paris Byzance!

whatever Lolla Wants — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:56:49 +0000

Can Karl cease to surprise?

Where’s an invitation to the incredible world of Chanel

Desrues, Goossens for goldsmithing, Guillet, Lemarie, Lesage, Michel and Massaro are the artisans who inspired this show. In order to pay honor to the work of the house’s artisans, Karl organized a show where richness, glamour and detail were a manifest. Inspired by the Empress Theodora of the Byzantine empire, Chanel presented a truly luxurious collection always maintaining the House’s true spirit.

Was I able to arouse your curiosity? If you want to discover more details about the show and the process that led to the final product check out the cherry blossom girl blog. She made an excellent piece on the subject.

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