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75th Freestanding Moncler, Opens Cannes

Moncler Cannes 75th Freestanding Moncler, Opens Cannes

Moncler recently opened a lavish boutique in Cannes, the space marks the 75th freestanding boutique of the Maison’s network. Cannes deemed both vivacious and glamorous, also known as an acclaimed cinema capital, debuts this space just in time for Festival de Cannes. The boutique’s iconic location fits right–well. Cannes’ perfect blend of Mediterranean nature and high society fuses with Moncler’s legendary and very central boulevard de la Croisette. The area is graced by palm trees, cafes, and elegant Belle Époque hotels. Though the new shop is fresh–the brand exudes VRAI RICHE appeal that’s both classic and modern, which is anticipated to impress both tourists and locals alike.

This particular French opening joins the other single-brand boutiques in Paris and those in the mountain resorts of Chamonix, Megève and Courchevel.It marks another prestigious stage in the busy schedule of openings developed by the Maison, which focuses on the world’s most attractive shopping, cultural and tourism cities, to complement its consolidated presence in the most exclusive winter resorts.

Moncler, Cannes welcomes the public into a warm, well-lit and ultra-contemporary 77 m² boutique, in harmony with the sparkling atmosphere and vast culture of the city.

The internal design, entrusted to Gilles & Boissier, matches French boiserie in carved wood with embossed floral motifs for the walls and honey coloured marble floors. An elegant, relaxed, intimate style, which speaks of Moncler’s roots and projects them into the new-age world.

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Men of Style: Notables in Burberry Tailoring

Burberry Men Men of Style: Notables in Burberry TailoringChris Hemsworth, Hugh Dancy & Ryan Seacrest wore a Burberry tailoring to events recently. It seems the Burberry suit is a staple go-to item for men looking to polish up and prep out. Most men describe dressing as a chore, it’s nice to see these Men of Style clean up so well. Burberry’s classic look sets the tone for immaculance and handsome dress without coming across as stuffy or stiff. We find the brand to been fresh, on trend and perfectly tailored.

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS:

CUTTING THE FABRIC
The fabrics are hand cut by professional tailors

CANVASSING
Burberry suits use half canvas panels
The canvas holds the shape of the suit and keeps it from losing shape
The canvas is cut to the jacket’s shape and then wool is stitched to the canvas
Over time, the canvas conforms to your body’s shape, creating the perfect fit

ENGINEERING THE PERFECT SHOULDER
The shoulder is an area of focus for demonstrating the quality of a suit
There should be no ‘puckering’ or ‘drag lines’ in the fabric; the shoulder should be clean, smooth and completely three-dimensional
This is achieved using the ‘basting technique’ – machine-sewing processes completed over specially developed rounded stitching molds, helping to create contours

ENGINEERING THE BREAK LINE
The area where the lapels are buttoned together in a ‘V’ shape should not be pressed flat, but should curve gently
This is achieved using a special sewing machine with a rounded needle
This needle emulates the tailor’s hand and gently turns the fabric as it is sewn, giving a gentle curve effect

SPECIALISED STEAMING AND PRESSING
Burberry suits are three-dimensional and have fluidity and movement
To achieve this, a number of specialised pressing moulds that emulate the human body are used during sewing and finishing
40 pressing processes take place to achieve the three-dimensional effect – 20 presses take place during the construction of the jacket and 20 take place when the jacket is finished

HAND STITCHING
Sleeve linings are all hand sewn into the garment
The collar is hand sewn ensuring a smooth, clean fit around the neck

For more on Burberry, check out:  Burberry.com

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Emergent Design: Vena Cava + LF USA

Vena Cava Emergent Design: Vena Cava + LF USA

Exciting news, fashion lovers! (This could also be classified as inspiring news for fashion newcomers as well.) Contemporary women’s Ready to Wear brand Vena Cava announced a partnership with LF USA on April 9th.

For those of you who are not familiar with the brand, Vena Cava is known for an innovate and eclectic use of prints, making it a favorite among young starlets like Natalie Portman, Blake Lively and Emma Watson. And what does it mean when Black Swan, Serena Van der Voodsen and Hermoine Granger wear your clothes? It’s means you’re certifiably cool and fabulous. And yes, I realize that Emma Watson is moving on from Harry Potter… I just don’t really care.

You may be saying, “Hey, I don’t speak fashion. What does this actually mean?” I’ll explain: LF USA is a subsidiary of Hong Kong-headquartered Li & Fung Limited, which is a the multinational consumer goods export and logistics group. Huh? Let me translate that into words you understand: they’re the people who help Rachel Zoe (among many others) fund and produce her clothing line. So while Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock, the ladies behind Vena Cava, retain creative vision, they get big fancy pants budgets to make and export their clothes. It’s basically like hitting the fashion jack pot, but also not surprising considering Vena Cava’s impressive resume includes back-to-back nominations for the prestigious Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund Award in both 2007 and 2008.

But back to the clothes… I’ve previously stated that I am not big on prints, which I am not, but I could actually see myself wearing that yellow and green printed blouse with several different outfits. I also like the polka dot top, but hello that’s no surprise because it’s black and we also know I have a serious addiction to wearing black. Alas, some things never change, my kittens.

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Emergent Design, Fashion, Haute Press, International, London

Designer Profiles: BasharatyanV + Xsenia & Olya

XseniaOlya Designer Profiles: BasharatyanV + Xsenia & Olya

Sometimes all you need is one piece with an interesting cut, pattern or detail to transform you from everyday plain to runway ready. An amazing jacket, the perfect pair of pants or a stop-and-stare dress… we all have an item we’d like to add to our closet for an extra dose of fabulousness. Fashion Weeks around the world present the opportunity to see collections from the best known designers, but also introduce new designer and brands that are emerging in the industry.

On the Russian fashion scene, BasharatyanV started off with a bang – and a catwalk show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Russia. The London-based brand was founded by designer Veronica Basharatya, with an aesthetic that is part ready-to-wear and part couture. Structured silhouettes, luxurious details and unique tailoring are just a few of the details that stand out in the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection, titled “Balkaria.” BasharatyanV takes inspiration from a classic aesthetic and adds a modern, avant-garde twist to create individual pieces that truly stand apart.

Looking for another brand to watch? Xsenia & Olya not only makes beautiful clothes, but also promises environmental responsibility through a “zero-waste” pattern cutting technique. The brand was launched in 2012, growing out of a friendship between Xsenia Runa and Olya Shishkina – both of whom love to experiment. Their experimental nature can be seen through the Digital Knit technique which they have created for their first collection. Eye-catching digital print patterns on luxe fabrics such as silk jersey, silk satin, light wool and crepe de chine make up the core of the Spring/Summer 2012 “Staircase Wit” collection.

For the full BasharatyanV collection, head over to: http://www.basharatyanv.com/lang/ To find out more about Xsenia & Olya, check out their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/xsenia.olya

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Man of Style: @TysonCBeckford in “Mantyhose” #Enjoy, Complements of Emilio Cavallini

tyson beckford emilio cavallini Man of Style: @TysonCBeckford in Mantyhose #Enjoy, Complements of Emilio Cavallini

Tyson Beckford in “mantyhose” you say? Don’t mind if I do, sex appeal can be encompassed in all shapes, sizes, silhouettes and slenders… If you’re not familiar with “mantyhose,” check out Madonna’s saucy dancers in her “Girl Gone Wild” video. The latest “cult” craze in the hosiery world makes women everywhere rejoice that now men can understand the discomfort of stuffing your entire lower body into the equivalent of a sausage casing for humans. Take that men! [Holds pair of mantyhose in air while releasing evil laugh]

emilio cavallini tyson beckford Man of Style: @TysonCBeckford in Mantyhose #Enjoy, Complements of Emilio Cavallini

No seriously, His Royal Highness of Hosiery, famed Italian designer Emilio Cavallini, is not only responsible for the glory that is “mantyhose.” He is also one of the most innovative and respected designers in the hosiery world. While we may want to hate him for causing discomfort, we must also love him for making out gams look mega-FAB.

For his latest line, Emilio Cavallini hosted a launch party in London and was joined by a slew of gorgeous guests, including Eliza Doolittle, Jade Parfitt and of course, the delectable Tyson Beckford. Appearances were also made by Jameela Jamil, Lea Weller, Paloma Faith and Amber Atheron (all sporting Emilio Cavallini of course), where guests chowed down on mini-burgers, Perrier Jouet champagne and cocktails with fun names like “Let’s Talk About Passion.” Check out more photos of the fun after the jump.

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