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Chanel names Matthieu Blazy as artistic director

Meredith Schott — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:24:09 +0000

French fashion house Chanel has named Matthieu Blazy, former Bottega Veneta creative director, as its new artistic director of fashion activities.The choice of Blazy signals a new aesthetic for the privately-owned brand.

The high-profile role has been vacant since the abrupt departure of Virginie Viard in June. Viard had worked at Chanel for nearly thirty years, alongside longtime Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, taking over in 2019 following his death.

Owned by French billionaire Alain Wertheimer and his brother Gerard, Chanel is the world’s second-largest label after LVMH’s Louis Vuitton. Sales were up 16% last year to nearly $20 billion. In a statement, Wertheimer and Leena Nair, global chief executive officer called Matthieu Blazy “one of the most gifted designers of his generation.”

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Estée Lauder Companies Acquires Tom Ford; Names Guillaume Jesel, President & CEO

Christine Schott Ledes — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:58:47 +0000

The TOM FORD brand – now owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., announced the appointments of Guillaume Jesel to President and CEO, TOM FORD, and Peter Hawkings to Creative Director, TOM FORD, effective at the closing of the acquisition. Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. has appointed a CEO of TOM FORD FASHION who is expected to be announced in July and assume the role in the third quarter of calendar 2023. These leaders will work together to ensure a consistent and cohesive image across all products, brand communication and retail.

The Estée Lauder Companies acquired the TOM FORD brand on Friday, April 28th, 2023, in a transformational deal that establishes the company as the sole owner of the TOM FORD brand and all its intellectual property. The stewardship of the brand by ELC and the new leaders announced, and through its licenses with the Zegna Group for fashion and accessories, and Marcolin Group for eyewear, provides continuity and allows for the further evolution of the TOM FORD brand as one of the preeminent global luxury brands of the twenty-first century. The Zegna Group acquired operations of the TOM FORD fashion business (“TOM FORD FASHION”) necessary to perform its obligations as a licensee of ELC.

Tom Ford and Domenico De Sole will continue to serve as brand advisors through the end of calendar 2023. About the new leadership appointments, Tom Ford said, “I could not be happier with the acquisition of the TOM FORD brand by The Estée Lauder Companies. The team there has been a great partner and Guillaume is an exceptional leader, with not only a strong business understanding of beauty, but a great understanding of fashion as well.

“I am also pleased that the Zegna Group will continue to manufacture and distribute TOM FORD fashion and accessories, and operate retail for TOM FORD FASHION. I have worked closely with Zegna for more than 30 years, first at Gucci, then at Yves Saint Laurent. When contemplating the creation of the TOM FORD brand there was simply no other partner that we would have turned to, to produce high quality fashion products and a flawless retail experience.

“Marcolin has been an excellent partner in producing and distributing TF eyewear since the inception of the brand and I have enjoyed close collaboration with Maurizio Marcolin and his talented team for many years now.

“These companies, under the brand stewardship of The Estée Lauder Companies, provide me with confidence that the TOM FORD brand will continue to be something that I will be proud of for many years to come.”

Domenico De Sole said, “I am delighted with this acquisition. We have had a long-standing partnership between the TOM FORD brand and The Estée Lauder Companies dating from the brand’s inception, as well as a close relationship with Gildo Zegna and the Zegna Group over the past 30 years. Given our long and successful histories together, I am certain that the two companies, together, will carry on the legacy that Tom and I have built over the past 18 years. I am grateful to Tom for his magnificent vision and leadership, and I thank our amazingly talented TOM FORD team for their dedication to and hard work for the brand.”

GUILLAUME JESEL NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO, TOM FORD AND LUXURY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES

Guillaume Jesel named President and CEO, TOM FORD

Guillaume Jesel brings nearly a decade of successful brand leadership of TOM FORD BEAUTY to his new executive leadership position at the TOM FORD brand. As President and CEO of TOM FORD, Guillaume will have oversight across all verticals and set a holistic luxury strategy for the brand. Guillaume will report to ELC executive leaders Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Executive Group President, and Tracey T. Travis, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

“Guillaume has been instrumental in shaping the luxury beauty sector of our business. His ability to articulate the TOM FORD brand has resulted in TOM FORD BEAUTY achieving remarkable global success, making him ideally suited to lead the TOM FORD brand into its exciting future,” said Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies.

Under Guillaume’s tenured leadership at TOM FORD BEAUTY, where he worked directly with Tom Ford and his team, the brand spearheaded iconic innovation and strategically expanded its global reach, firmly establishing TOM FORD BEAUTY as a powerhouse in luxury beauty. Since 2014 when Guillaume started with TOM FORD BEAUTY, he has led the brand to achieve strong net sales growth on a compound annual basis and significantly improved ranking in global prestige fragrance and makeup, respectively.

PETER HAWKINGS APPOINTED CREATIVE DIRECTOR, TOM FORD

Peter Hawkings named Creative Director, TOM FORD

Peter Hawkings has been working alongside Tom Ford for nearly twenty-five years, most recently as Senior Vice President of TOM FORD Menswear. In his ascension to Creative Director, Peter will succeed Tom Ford with respect to his responsibilities as Creative Director of Fashion, including womenswear, menswear and accessory categories, assuming the role of lead designer for the fashion segment and fashion shows.

Peter will be responsible for upholding the TOM FORD brand’s vision, ensuring consistency of creative direction and decisions across all fashion categories and ushering the TOM FORD brand into its next chapter. He will report directly to Guillaume and matrix report to the CEO of TOM FORD FASHION.

“In Peter Hawkings the brand has found the perfect Creative Director,” said Tom Ford. “Peter began working with me 25 years ago as a menswear design assistant at Gucci and rapidly worked his way up to become the senior men’s designer at the company when he left to join me at the TOM FORD brand. Since the creation of TOM FORD menswear, Peter has been instrumental in the success of the brand. He is an incredibly talented leader with tremendous industry experience, and his appointment gives me confidence that my commitment to creating fashion products with the highest level of design and quality will continue.”

Peter began his career in 1998 at Gucci under the helm of Tom Ford and worked closely with him on the development of the highly successful Gucci menswear collections. Peter left Gucci in 2006 to join Tom Ford in the launch of his eponymous brand where he was charged with overseeing the design and production of all categories of TOM FORD menswear including tailoring, sportswear, leather goods, and accessories.

“Peter is one of the world’s most accomplished menswear designers. His design experience working under Tom Ford is unparalleled and his commitment to quality is relentless,” said Guillaume. “There is no one more perfectly suited than Peter to carry the founder’s legendary creative vision into the future.”

TOM FORD FASHION LEADERSHIP

The CEO of TOM FORD FASHION has been appointed and is expected to be announced in July and assume the role in the third quarter of calendar 2023. The leader will be responsible for the end-to-end TOM FORD FASHION business from collection development, to merchandising, through to production as well as retail and wholesale distribution.

Ermenegildo “Gildo” Zegna, CEO of Ermenegildo Zegna Group said, “We are delighted to appoint a strong leader for TOM FORD FASHION and look forward to leveraging the leader’s luxury business acumen and international experience to further grow the TOM FORD FASHION business globally. I am thrilled about the opportunities that this transaction brings to all of us as we continue the journey started by Tom and Domenico whom we congratulate for their remarkable achievements.”

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TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2022 welcomes 6,000 delegates to Cannes

Christine Schott Ledes — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:12:58 +0000

TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2022

welcomes close to 6,000 delegates to Cannes

The 37^th TFWA World Exhibition & Conference drew to a close today, with the event hosting a total of 5,983 visitors up to midday on Thursday 6th October – a figure that is up 77% from 3,373 in 2021. The figure compares to 7,215 visitors at the equivalent point in the 2019 event, which was a record attendance.

This total included 2,095 representatives from duty free operators and landlords, more than double the 2021 total, and down by 12% compared to 2019. 1,179 delegates were in the audience for the TFWA World Conference, which took place on Monday 3rd October and saw TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen joined on stage by a selection of speakers from within and beyond the industry. 177 delegates attended the Airport Forum workshop, sponsored by Kering Eyewear, on Tuesday 4th October, while 123 attended the Innovation in Action workshop on Wednesday 5th October.

With a large number of brands hosting larger stands, this year’s exhibition occupied a total of 20,751m², up from 12,190m² in 2021. 387 companies exhibited, 57 of which were new exhibitors. These first-time exhibitors came from 8 sectors and from as far afield as Ghana, Saudi Arabia and Republic of Korea.

Having facilitated a total of 1,226 on-site meetings throughout the week, the TFWA ONE2ONE meeting service once again proved to be a welcome element of TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.

With innovation at the heart of this year’s event, TFWA i.lab offered delegates and participating companies a wide array of opportunities to connect and collaborate. Subjects including mobile and digital technology, data analytics, e-commerce, traveller research, sustainability and corporate citizenship, were explored during the event.

Well-attended social events once again confirmed that face-to-face networking opportunities remain a top priority for industry colleagues across all sectors. Hosted at the Carlton Beach 1,600 guests attended TFWA’s opening ‘Get Together’ event, while between 500 to 800 guests enjoyed the TFWA Lounge: after-work sessions and at the highest attendance peak on Wednesday night, 2,358 guests joined the TFWA Lounge: night-time session.

“In this, the 75th anniversary of the duty free industry, we’re very happy with the outcome here this week, in terms of exhibitors, square metres of stand space, delegates and buyers in attendance. A real mood of confidence has been confirmed by the conversations taking place around the event all week. We look forward to the future with confidence and by the time we are back here in Cannes next year I’m convinced we will be flying at full height once again.

We closed our books today, and thanks to our prudence in the past, our finances are in a strong position. We are well placed to continue supporting the industry going forward to next year and beyond,” stated Erik Juul-Mortensen, TFWA President.

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Miss Dior: The New Eau de Parfum by François Demachy

Christine Schott Ledes — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:13:23 +0000

“Make me a fragrance that smells like love…”

Christian Dior

In 1947, Miss Dior was born of the tremendous impetus and the imperious desire to put the magic back into women’s lives, and to show them once again the shimmering colours of love. For Christian Dior at the time, following the dark war years, this scent was synonymous with happiness, poetry and harmony regained.
And with hope for a better future.

Let’s wager that today, he would have given Miss Dior just as luminous a role. That of calling out to us and stirring our emotions. Of awakening us to all the beauty of the world that surrounds us. Sovereign Nature as smiles exchanged, the splendour of flowers and of shared love.

Everything is precious, everything counts.

Yes, the world has changed, and so has Miss Dior.
Confident and triumphant, she takes our hand with a joyful heart.
And she shows us, over and again, what makes the soul of Dior: being at one with beauty.

And celebrating it, wherever it is. Quite simply, loving it.

Miss Dior Wake up for Love! Wake up for Beauty!

PART I: THE NEW EAU DE PARFUM

Wake up for Beauty Flowers as a promise of happiness

Flowers, flowers! And even more flowers, in their thousands.
Miss Dior has always been a promise of happiness, and a fragrant feat that is spectacularly reinvented today, in an ocean of multi-coloured petals.

Its shimmering new “Millefiori” encourages us to rediscover the beauty that surrounds us, at Dior, luxury has always been a promise of bliss, and beauty the ultimate way to reconcile with life.

An ever-more luminous florality unfurls, more generous, yet still light. Immediately appealing and elegant, its composition combines a caress with freshness.

François Demarchy

Composed by François Demachy, it still honours Roses, its cult signature note, but is now powdered with a noble Iris, and spiked with a sexy Peony. As velvety as a petal, as fresh as the forest undergrowth, sensual and enveloping, a surprising new Miss Dior makes its appearance.

Ever-more sophisticated, it is adorned with a brand-new Couture bow, a miniature marvel strewn with finely woven flowers. A few centimetres of absolute luxury tied at the neck of the legendary bottle.

Yes, Miss Dior changes, letting in a stream of lively warm light from armfuls of multi-coloured flowers. In a Couture gown or barefoot on the beach, inside and outside, luxurious and natural, she leads us in her wake.
To finally see a thousand colours of happiness again.

Sweet Love “Rose Surprise”

Grasse, April 2020. Not far from the “Fontaines Parfumées,” François Demachy was experiencing the paradox of a radiant and … locked down spring. Everywhere, nature was blossoming, indifferent to the misfortunes of mankind. Then, one day, while he was with Carole Biancalana, a long-term producer of Centifolia Rose for the House of Dior, he discovered a rose unknown to him in her garden. A beautiful rose, rich above all in powerful fragrance nuances that

struck him. Velvety and fruity, sharp and elegant, it combined incredible facets with strength and finesse.
Immediately inspiring, “Sweet Love” was to become the starting point for his new Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, symbolizing momentum and an awakening of the senses.

All things considered, such a well-named rose simply had to meet the perfume of love.

“The “Sweet Love” rose, whose name suits it so well, was a discovery for me. First of all I thought it looked particularly beautiful with its generous petals in a beautiful, iridescent, pale, pearly pink. Then its perfume took me by surprise. What a spirit, what an enveloping and exuberant power with its unexpected, lively, fruity-sweet touches. It was the creative starting point for this new Eau de Parfum. I wanted to surround it with flowers and thereby obtain a bouquet that was both vivid and elegant, sensual yet weightless.”

François Demachy, Dior Perfumer-Creator

A sensual stance, a floral fever

A profusion of flowers that bewitch and awaken, enlace and spur on, provoke a light that is both enveloping and refreshing.
The new Miss Dior Eau de Parfum is spectacularly reinvented with armfuls of colourful, pearly fresh and sensual velvety flowers.

Powdery, exuberant and fruity, soft and sharp, this Miss Dior is sensual, multiple and astonishing, as it unfurls a new floral profusion, supported by the elegance of woods.

Wake up for Flowers!

Seemingly embroidered with a thousand blossoming flowers, the new Miss Dior Eau de Parfum is a dazzling bouquet. Centifolia Rose adds the sensual power

of its honeyed and peppery notes. From the Grasse partner domains, whose harvests are reserved exclusively for Dior perfumes, this flower-symbol is an ode to a unique terroir. A celebration of beauty, as obtained thanks to a thousand expert and preserved techniques.

This rich and profuse bouquet extends an invitation to Christian Dior’s favourite flower, a light and joyful Lily of the valley, whose fresh floral nature is heightened here by a green note, that feels like a damp and verdant touch of delicate dew.

Another newcomer, expressive Peony adds its presence to this floral symphony. Colourful and sexy, generous and sharp, it unfurls its femininity spiked with a note of Apricot. Also new, is a tender and noble, powdery and very elegant Iris, adding a patina to the bouquet and providing sophistication.

All in all, it is a rich and contrasting “Millefiori” bouquet, where velvety sensuality holds an ongoing conversation with subtle freshness.

Tender woods

In a beautiful, caressing finale, cocoon-like Musks settle in, offering their imprint for the long haul. With them, a touch of Papua Vanilla mingles with a hint of Benzoin and of Tonka bean. All this sweetness finally comes to meet a creamy Sandalwood envelops the base, making all the other notes shine without ever impeding them.

Reinvented, Miss Dior’s floral nature shines with joy. Never has it been so luminous, so fresh and velvety. Attractive, it plays the card of wonderful sensuality, while remaining elegant and light.

PART II: THE COUTURE DREAM

A new bow for the Miss Dior bottle

A few centimetres of absolute luxury tied at the neck of Miss Dior.

Elegant with a hint of sass, the so-called “dagger,” or “swallow’s tail” Miss Dior bow, is a universal signature, a sign of Couture recognition. It is reinvented today with exceptional luxury and expertise. To embrace the neck of the bottle, an exceptional ribbon was created in the secretive ateliers of one of the biggest ribbon makers in France, dedicated for decades to making creations for Haute Couture shows. Developed over long months on traditional wooden weaving looms, a jacquard ribbon woven from some 396 threads was created. Every centimetre of it contains some 12,000 thread crossings. This precise, exquisite creation sees a myriad of pastel flowers sown on every jacquard ribbon. These few centimetres of ribbon required as much creativity, time and attention as those that decorate the most beautiful runway dresses.

The new Miss Dior Eau de Parfum therefore reveals the exploit of an exceptional, colourful and pointillist bow, with a random flowering pattern that makes each of them absolutely unique.
This “Made in France” Couture signature is a gem of expertise and of age-old techniques, appearing on every bottle.

A luxurious, precious gift, tied at the neck of Miss Dior, all over the world. Interview with Julien Faure, creator of exceptional ribbons

What is the history of the Faure ribbon makers?

For five generations now, since 1864, the Faures have been creating and producing exceptional ribbons in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, in the Saint-Étienne region traditionally dedicated to this artisanal craft. We are the guarantors of an exceptional French expertise and we have the privilege of working with the greatest French luxury Houses, in particular of Haute Couture and Watch- making.

Had you ever worked with a major Perfume House before?

No, not until now. Dior Parfums were the first to have the idea and the audacity (!) of a collaboration with an art craftsman such as myself. Miss Dior is a major first for us, as it’s rare for an exceptional ribbon maker to work on a bow for a perfume bottle.

What was the process that led you to the final result?

We explored many paths for several months before achieving what we wanted. We developed numerous floral motifs and tried several complex effects before deciding on this jacquard ribbon entirely covered in an all-over floral pattern.

What was the desired effect?

Using the jacquard treatment, our aim was to have an almost abstract, pointillist blossom appear on this ribbon. The result is very modern, like a spray of very fine blue, pink and yellow flowers that completely cover the ribbon.

Were there any technical challenges in creating the ribbon?
We demonstrated the same exact standards, in terms of creativity and quality, as for a ribbon destined for a Haute Couture dress. Our long and meticulous research led us to the creation of a particularly fine, multi-coloured thread, so that the ribbon would remain soft to the touch. The thread is the result of a series of steps, beginning with printing transparent bobbins which were then cut into multicoloured threads.

On which type of weaving looms was the ribbon designed?

We always create using the antique 19th century wooden looms, which are the only ones with the shuttle weaving technique. Tests for exceptional ribbon are always done on these machines, which we keep and restore for this purpose.

Could you say that each bow decorating a Miss Dior bottle is unique?

Yes, absolutely, because the flowers are embroidered in a random way. As such, each Miss Dior bow is absolutely unique, in true Couture spirit. It was a challenge that we are delighted to have taken up!

Miss Dior, the dress

“Millefiori”, a bouquet that promises an escape

Inspired by the irresistible vitality of the first-born Dior perfume, Maria Grazia Chiuri designed a new dress that is both spectacularly feminine and modern.

Embroidered with a myriad of “Millefiori” flowers, it seems inhabited by a wonderful garden, brought to life by armfuls of multicoloured wild flowers that blossom on fine pleated silk. A somewhat wild floral flight almost
comes to life before our eyes, then climbs and seems to irresistibly invade the bustier and the “Corolle” skirt.

Bright blue, fuchsia pink and sunny yellow flowers display intense, sassily vivid colours, set on hand pleated and creased silk Gazar, which is then overdyed in a palette of colours moving from nude tones through to warm grey. These unusual wild flowers drawings are at crossroads between classical influences and an extremely contemporary approach. Incisive lines which express a free- wheeling encounter between Dior hyper-femininity and confident, triumphant modernity.

This delicate graphism, crossed with a touch of rock’n’roll, signals an exceptional work of embroidery, the fruit of a technique that requires as much time as skill. Each flower is first hand-painted, then printed, before being embroidered one by one traditionally, using a blend of multicoloured cotton and silk threads.

Aimed at accentuating the design of each flower, this technique allows them to show through in places, in a strikingly beautiful, embroidery-painting dialogue.

Brilliant, patient and inspired, the expert seamstresses in the Dior Couture ateliers worked for five hundred hours to make this unique dress blossom.

PART III: THE NEW FILM

Natalie Portman

Miss Dior, the Film

A sublime, warm golden light bathes the landscape, caresses her face and envelopes the images of director Manu Cossu. A vast field of grass ripples in the wind, welcoming her like a natural bed. Never has Miss Dior been so free, never has looked so beautiful.

Lively, she rushes forward, running, shouting and laughing, and above all, taking action.
With style and character, Miss Dior is a modern girl who is confident and strong- willed.

A heroine by Dior, in the image of the strong femininity, free from constraints, as created by Maria Grazia Chiuri from her very first collections.

She is the one who leads the dance and reawakens the colours of a liberated life.
Whether in an embroidered “Millefiori” dress, or barefoot in the sand, it is a Technicolor dream of luxury.

She is at one with Nature, diving into an ocean of flowers, making the birds take flight with a single, magical gesture.

Eternally in love, she says “yes” to him, “I love you,” and more. Universally in love, she marries the sky, the sea and the Earth. With arms wide open, she embraces the world and its beauty. And says to us, with a smile, that we must stay wide-awake.

Wake up for Love! Wake up for Beauty!

MSRP:

Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, $138 (100ml), Dior.com Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, $108 (50ml), Dior.com Miss Dior Eau de Parfum, $82 (30ml), Dior.com

ON COUNTER DATE: September 1st, 2021

AVAILABILITY: Dior.com and department stores nationwide

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DIOR ANNOUNCES YARA SHAHIDI AS GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR WOMEN’S FASHION AND MAKEUP

Christine Schott Ledes — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:40:17 +0000

Dior has announced Yara Shahidi as Global Brand Ambassador for Women’s Fashion and Makeup. Yara will partner with the house, celebrating the designs and creations of Women’s Creative Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, and Creative and Image Director of Makeup, Peter Philips.

Yara Shahidi is an award-winning actress, producer, change agent and breakout star of ABC’s Emmy-and Golden Globe-nominated series black-ish. Shahidi is now the executive producer and lead of its Freeform spinoff series, grown-ish, where she plays Zoey Johnson, an ambitious, fashion-forward college student, on her journey of figuring out adulthood. When the series first premiered in 2018, it became the cable net’s best comedy series launch in 5 1/2 years, drawing 4.5 million viewers in its first three days. As Shahidi focuses on utilizing her platform to empower and inspire others, she continues to be one of Hollywood’s most heralded talents.

Shahidi’s film career spans from childhood favorites such as, Imagine That (2009), opposite Eddie Murphy, to the timely socio-political romance, Sun is Also a Star (2019), centering around immigration and inclusion. Other film credits include Unthinkable (2010), Salt (2010), Butter (2011), and Alex Cross (2012). Shahidi has recently been tapped for the iconic role of Tinkerbell for the 2022 Disney live-action reimagination of Peter Pan & Wendy. In 2019, Shahidi expanded her relationship with ABC by signing a multi-year producing deal with her business partner and mother, Keri Shahidi, under the moniker: 7th Sun Productions.

Off-screen, Yara is a full-time student at Harvard University where she is earning a B.A. in Social Studies and African American studies. She is a champion for inclusive media programming, and an advocate for equity. Shahidi is a sought-after public speaker, in conversation with university peers and thought leaders such as: Dr. Angela Davis, President Obama, Harry Belafonte Jr., former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Dr. Cornell West, Senator Cory Booker, and Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock. Inspired by her extensive work with President and First Lady Obama, Shahidi founded Eighteen x 18 in 2016, now called WeVoteNext, to shine a light on Gen Z and BIPOC inclusion in the political process.

Labeled as one of the stand-out voices of her generation and identified as a leader of the New Hollywood guard, Shahidi has received numerous accolades for her work outside of entertainment, such as TIME Magazine’s 30 Most Influential Teens, Forbes 30 Under 30, British Vogue Forces for Change, Glamour Magazine’s Women of the Year and Essence Magazine’s Black Women in Hollywood to name a few.

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Dior Photography and Visual Arts Award for Young Talent 2020

Christine Schott Ledes — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 04:53:09 +0000

The 2020 Jury for the Dior Photography and Visual Arts Award for Young Talent deliberations were held at a distance, but with more enthusiasm than ever before, to designate the 14 talents distinguished in this 3rd edition (11 Laureates and 3 Jury Mentions).

The works of these young artists, who had carte blanche on the theme “Face to Face,” were a genuine revelation. imbued with liberty, meaning and emotion, they provided wild hope for the near future, for a “tomorrow” that is coming.

Although the artists are unable to present their works in Arles as planned in July, the House of Dior and Luma Arles have decided to reveal them to the general public in a digital exhibition accessible on the Dior and Luma Arles Instagram accounts, as well as on the Luma Arles website, from July15th, 2020.

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Elite Model World’s Julia Haart Launches Global Fashion Brand, e1972

Christine Schott Ledes — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 23:04:23 +0000

Elite World Group unveiled its first global fashion brand, e1972. Designed by CEO and Chief Creative Officer Julia Haart, e1972 is a completely size-less luxury brand. Through new body scanning technology launching with the Autumn 2020 collection, e1972 is eradicating traditional sizing altogether in favor of fashion for all body shapes and all identities. The brand is democratizing fashion and revolutionizing how people shop by offering a digital platform where experience and expedience meet. Customers will get the expedience of shopping made-to-measure fashion online, with the optional experience of visiting one of e1972’s international ateliers for a personalized fitting.

The direct-to-consumer brand kicked off Fashion Week with a star-studded runway show and a special performance by BeBe Rexha to unveil the Fall/Winter 2020 collection on February8th. The brand chose to launch the line in New York, as the city served as a muse during the creation of the first e1972 collection.

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“I was thinking of my incredible hometown, New York City. I wanted to celebrate the unique beauty and energy of this place. From the street art and graffiti, to the unique animal prints that represent this concrete jungle. e1972 is made to fit every person who dreams of the vibrancy of the city,”said Julia Haart, Elite World, CEO and Chief Creative Officer.

As the first-ever fashion collection from The Elite World Group, e1972 was inspired by its diverse global community of over 4,000 creatives, celebrities and models. It challenges the traditional perception of “model life” by viewing it through the lens of inclusivity, purpose and positive self-expression. e1972 is created for all shapes, sizes and identities. The collection blends luxury and ready-to-wear, inviting its customers to own what makes them different. The e1972 F/W 2020 collection is comprised of over 80 standout pieces for men and women, ranging from day to evening looks including skirts, shorts, dresses, jumpsuits, gowns, jackets, suits and coats. Each bespoke piece is an expression of innovation, artistry and immaculate craftsmanship. Rich textures, intricate embellishment and expertly crafted silhouettes are customized for any size, any identity. Pieces feature thousands of hand-applied Swarovski crystals, thermo-reactive sequins, modern beading, soft leathers, and luxurious all-season fabrics.Unique graphic prints, created in collaboration with famed New York based graffiti artists, become wearable works of art and convey the spirit of individuality behind the line. Your Size, Your Way

Every piece in the e1972 collection is completely customized to the size, style and personal preference of the shopper.Garments can be personalized to create daring styles or modest designs by raising a hem or altering a neckline, with custom items delivered in approximately six weeks. e1972 empowers the customer to shop and customize products based on their values. On-Demand Fashion with a custom-made approach to production and ethically sourced materials, clients can choose their looks with conviction and confidence. e1972 creates mindful luxury products with the highest quality standards and a purposeful approach to production. Fabric is cut based on individual orders, helping to reduce waste to create perfectly fit garments that are meant to last. The majority of the collection is produced in New York City ateliers, resulting in extremely limited inventory and a small footprint, while supporting independent artisans in the Garment District.

Pieces from the runway show will be available for pre-order beginning in February 2020 or by making an appointment for a fitting with the e1972 Atelier. All pieces will be available for purchase at e1972.com beginning in Autumn 2020.

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AN EVENING HONORING LEONARD A. LAUDER AT LINCOLN CENTER

Christine Schott Ledes — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 03:58:27 +0000

On Monday, November 18th, 2019, The Estée Lauder Companies Chairman Emeritus Leonard A. Lauder was honored with the Women’s Leadership Award at the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund Fashion Gala in Alice Tully Hall.

Tommy Hilfiger, Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ford, Jennifer Hudson,

Leonard A. Lauder,

Carolyn Murphy and Glenda Bailey

The event raised more than $2.1 million for the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund which is the sole vehicle that raises and distributes crucial, unrestricted corporate support among Lincoln Center’s resident arts organizations. With one gift, the Corporate Fund allows companies to support ten world renowned arts organizations and play a part in supporting their artistic, educational, and community outreach programs that reach millions annually and make Lincoln Center a national treasure.

William P. Lauder and Leonard A. Lauder

The evening included tributes from Harper’s BAZAAR Editor-in-Chief Glenda Bailey and Designer Tommy Hilfiger — who was also a dinner co-chair with his wife Dee.

“An Evening Honoring…” is an annual fundraising event for the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund, which raises crucial, unrestricted financial support for ten resident arts organizations on the Lincoln Center campus. Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz is Chairman of the Lincoln Center Corporate Fund and was one of the evening’s hosts.

Judy Glickman Lauder & Leonard A. Lauder

Guests included Judy Glickman Lauder, William P. Lauder & Lori Kanter Tritsch, Laura & Gary Lauder, Jo Carole & Ronald S. Lauder, Jane Lauder, Aerin Lauder, Danielle Lauder, Fabrizio Freda, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, John Demsey, Elizabeth Hurley, Karlie Kloss, Carolyn Murphy, Hilary Rhoda, Sara Moss, Tracey T. Travis, Nancy Mahon, Alexandra Trower, Alina Cho and dinner co-chairs Christina & Robert C. Baker, Anne & Joel S. Ehrenkranz, Katherine Farley & Jerry I. Speyer, Marigay McKee & Bill Ford, Kenneth C. Griffin, and many others.

Founded by Mr. Lauder’s mother, the late Mrs. Estée Lauder, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The Company’s products are sold in more than 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, Tommy Hilfiger, M·A·C, Kiton, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Donna Karan New York, DKNY, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Michael Kors, Darphin, Tom Ford, Smashbox, Ermenegildo Zegna, AERIN, Tory Burch, RODIN olio lusso, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, By Kilian, BECCA and Too Faced. Few companies are as committed to women in leadership as The Estée Lauder Companies.

Photo credits: Bryan Bedder & Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for Lincoln Center

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FGI Night of Stars

Meredith Schott — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:20:22 +0000

The Fashion Group International held its annual Night of Stars gala, titled The Composers, on October 24th at Cipriani 55 Wall Street honoring a stellar list of talent from the worlds of fashion, beauty, design and philanthropy.

The highlight of the event was superstar honoree Rick Owens receiving his award from Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West.

Makeup Artist turned Entrepreneur Gucci Westman received the Beauty Award from VOGUE’s creative director at large Grace Coddington.

And, Nicolas Mirzayantz received the Sustainability Award on behalf of IFF from Architect /Designer William McDonough.

FGI President Maryanne Grisz stated, “We are so excited to have such accomplished and diverse presenters to join Fashion Group in honoring this year’s extraordinary group of honorees who represent any points of view and approaches in today modern industry, all with vision, craft and intention.”

Other award winners and presenters included:

TRAILBLAZER AWARD: Iman Presenter: Laverne Cox

FASHION STAR: Brandon Maxwell Presenter: Nina Garcia

BRAND HERITAGE: Jonathan Adler Presenter: Nell Campbell

INTERIOR DESIGN: Delphine Krakoff Presenter: Martha Stewart

FASHION LEGEND: Ralph Rucci Presenter: Harold Koda

HUMANITARIAN AWARD: Donna Karan Presenter: Christy Turlington-Burns

VIP guests included: Helen Aboah, Deeda Blair, Carlos Campos, Francisco Costa, Jamie Drake, Simon Doonan, Ken Downing, Linda Fargo, Nick Graham, Susan Gutfreund, Stan Herman, Reed Krakoff, Marylou Luther, Fern Mallis, Roopal Patel, Ruben Toldeo, Julie Wainwright, Vera Wang, David Neville Dionisio Ferenc, Frederic Pinault, Diane Clehane, Meredith Schott, Walter Harvin, Eric Dalbo, Lori Singer and Jesse Kain.

Sponsors included: Hearst Magazines, American Airlines, International Flavors and Fragrances, Movado Group Foundation and Arcade Beauty

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WWD Influencer Summit

Christine Schott Ledes — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 16:03:52 +0000

This week, WWD held its 2019 Influencer Summit featuring speakers including Author, Journalist & TV Personality Carole Radziwill; Fashion Stylist Katie Sturino; Melanie Rodriguez of Octoly; Katie Brennan Derr of Fresh; Yosef Martin of Boxy Charm; Annie Bing and Instagram dream team Besidone Amoruwa, Emilie Fife and Kristie Dash, who spoke on topics ranging from the burning questions we all have about new rules of brand x influencer partnerships to algorythym changes, new online shopping capabilities, and turning virtual followers into IRL customers.

WWD’s Legendary Beauty Editor Peter Born with Beauty Financial Editor Allison Collins

Nick Molar of Afterpay spoke to how “Millennials are Rewriting the Rules of Spending”; Idalia Salsamendi on “What’s Your Why?”; Amanda Fraga of Live Nation on “Unlocking the Power of Live”; and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson of Allergan was interviewed by WWD’s Beauty Financial Editor Allison Collins on how a “Fashion & Beauty Entrepreneur Targets a New Industry for Disruption.”

Meredith Kushan of Rodan & Fields

Glamsquad was on hand to assist with hair and make-up and offer tips on getting tousled beachy waves, trendy braids, or a soft and romantic bun.

Octoly distributed promotional “selfie lights”; Gigi gifted engraved leather journals; and everyone went home with a Festival Hair Kit of Styling and Treatment products from Pantene.

The well attended summit culminated with a Happy Hour and Influencer Networking Event overlooking the NYC on the Live Nation Roof.

Photo credit: Patrick MacLeod for WWD

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