Dubai Fashion Forward

Milan, 11 April 2014

Ennio Capasa, international guest of the third edition of Dubai Fashion Forward

Fashion Forward  - FFWD – is the most important fashion platform for Dubai and the Middle East . A fashion movement wich provides a platform and at the same time a progressive direction for fashion. Key components of FFWD are catwalk presentations by established and emerging designers of the Middle East and D3 – Dubai Design District -  Fashion talks, to host industry discussion panels.

In the occasion of the third edition of Fashion Forward Dubai, which runs from 10th to 13th of April, Ennio Capasa will speak on Saturday 12 April at 16.30 in Hall 4, Madinat Conference Center, Madinat Jumeirah.

Ennio Capasa will discuss the design concept behind the MAISON COSTUME NATIONAL through his talk “The Deep Italian Brand, The Design Concept of Costume National” , in conversation with Domus Academy’s Head of Fashion School Barbara Trebitsch.

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK BERLIN

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK BERLIN INTRODUCES NEW VENUE SPACE FOR UPCOMING SEASON AND ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY DESIGNER LIST

Berlin (May 30, 2013) As summer brings the city to life, the preparations for Germany’s biggest Catwalk event are full speed ahead. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin will take place on Strasse des 17. Juni, Brandenburg Gate and will introduce a new show space, The Stage, to meet the evolving needs and advancements of the designers presenting their Spring/Summer 2014 collections.

This new venue, located within the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin tent adds a variety of options for designers to present their collections. The Stage will hold a capacity ranging from 150 to 270 seated guests along with up to 300 standing guests, all depending on how designers choose to execute their unique presentations. As well, The Stage will introduce a state of the art comprehensive light set up that will give designers the ability to incorporate live musical performances and various other production elements.

“We look forward to seeing how the designers will use their creative vision to customize The Stage and transport guests to a space unique to their imagination,” says Jarrad Clark, Director of Global Production, IMG Fashion Events & Properties.  “IMG Fashion continuously strives to give designers the tools necessary to engage the buyers, media and consumers via enhanced platforms, digital campaigns and limitless options to execute their shows.”

The preliminary line up of designers that will showcase their Spring/Summer 2014 collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin are ANJA GOCKEL, ASLI FILINTA, AUGUSTIN TEBOUL, BLACKY DRESS, BLAENK, DAWID TOMASZEWSKI, DESIGNER FOR TOMORROW HOSTED BY STELLA MCCARTNEY, DIMITRI, EP_ANOUI, FRANZISKA MICHAEL, GLAW, GREENSHOWROOM, GUIDO MARIA KRETSCHMER, HIEN LE, HOLYGHOST, ISABELL DE HILLERIN, ISTANBUL NEXT 2013 (ECE GÖZEN, NAZLI BOZDAG, NEVRA KARACA), KILIAN KERNER, LAURÈL, MALAIKARAISS, MARC CAIN, MARC STONE, MARCEL OSTERTAG, MICHAEL SONTAG, MINX BY EVA LUTZ, MIRANDA KONSTANTINIDOU, REBEKKA RUÉTZ, RIANI, SATU MAARANEN PRESENTED BY MERCEDES-BENZ AND ELLE, SCHUMACHER, SISSI GOETZE, SOPOPULAR, UMASAN and VONSCHWANENFLUEGELPUPKE.

Over the course of four days, thousands of people will attend shows, meet the media, retailers and fashion professionals who travel from around the world to see the biggest and best emerging designers on Berlin’s runways. Events will take place at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin as well as various trade fairs and industry exhibitions that are strategically aligned to further support Berlin’s fashion prominence.

More information on designer additions, events, presentations and a final runway schedule will be released in the upcoming weeks.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors Mercedes-Benz, DHL, Maybelline Jade, Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf, Tamaris and Hotel Waldorf Astoria Berlin, and will again be endorsed by the Senate for Economics, Technology and Research, Berlin. Each of these sponsors help make the hectic week of shows both effortless and pleasurable for all attendees.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin is an IMG event.

SuperDuper Hats

www.superduperhats.com

 

SuperDuper Hats FINALISTI DI WHO IS ON NEXT? UOMO

Matteo Gioli, Veronica ed Ilaria Cornacchini, meglio conosciuti come SuperDuper Hats, sono tra i finalisti dell’edizione 2013 di Who is on Next? Uomo, nella sezione accessori, che per la prima volta annovera anche brand di cappelli e che si terrà durante i giorni del salone a Firenze, dal 18 al 21 giugno.

Who is on Next? Uomo è il progetto di fashion scouting dedicato ai giovani talenti della moda “Made in Italy”, ideato e realizzato da Altaroma in collaborazione con L’Uomo Vogue e Pitti Immagine.

Il concorso è considerato a tutti gli effetti la piattaforma italiana in cui viene data l’opportunità, alle nuove realtà creative, di confrontarsi con una prestigiosa giuria internazionale di addetti ai lavori.

Punto di riferimento del fashion system, dalle catwalk di “Who is On Next?” sono emersi, durante le passate edizioni, alcuni tra i nomi di rilevanza mondiale.

Il marchio SuperDuper nasce un pò per gioco, un pò per passione dopo che i tre designers entrano in possesso di una vecchia forma in legno per cappelli.

Da subito il fascino per quell’oggetto così particolare si è unito alla passione dei tre per quell’insostituibile accessorio di stile che è il cappello.

Ogni cappello SuperDuper è realizzato interamente a mano: tutti i modelli esistono grazie a diverse ore di laboriosa trasformazione di materie prime di alta qualità in oggetti unici, realizzati interamente a mano.

SuperDuper è un prodotto creativo nato dalle suggestioni del momento, risultato di una lavorazione tradizionale, ormai quasi del tutto perduta nel caos dei prodotti di massa.

 
 

PHILIPP PLEIN women’s fall/winter 2013/2014 collection

PHILIPP PLEIN women’s fall/winter 2013/2014 collection

Once upon a time…

 

Milano, 23 February 2013

The young designer Philipp Plein invited Grace Jones, the queen of disco music , onto his catwalk. In a dreamy atmosphere of an enchanted forest, just like a fairy tale, fascinating and mysterious, the grand voice of Grace Jones echoed through the trees. Strong and magnetic like PHILIPP PLEIN’s new Fall/Winter 2013/2014 collection.

The live performance by the famous Jamaican singer, actress and model signalled the beginning of a parade of exquisite beauty, enveloped in a rare and magic atmosphere. In front of an international audience including celebrities, members of the fashion elite and a young dynamic jet set crowd.

A second live performance by Grace Jones at the much lauded PHILIPP PLEIN after party, right after the fashion show, featured a selection of the diva’s famous repertoire. This bewitching evening continued into the late hours with a dj set by Marcelo Burlon .

Like a fairy tale, the new PHILIPP PLEIN collection is bursting with the wonders of Italian-made luxury. Some of the highlights: a luxurious silver fox fur with crystal covered sleeves; The sheepskin coat with murmasky collar and cuffs over a long crepe tunic; Ultra glitter Cinderella pumps and maxi fringed shopping bags; the mermaid dress in cardinal red satin , cinched at the waist with a metallic snake ornamented belt; and a sexy evening dress in silk velvet with extra- long zipper, accentuating the sensuality of the “Cinderella “ slippers.

And just like a fairy tale with a happy ending, where love triumphs, the arrival of PHILIPP PLEIN’S bride. Sexy in her body hugging bright white dress, under a cape in jacquard knit, with white fox edging.

PHILIP PLEIN

 

The grand voice of Grace Jones will resonate in the enchanted forest of PHILIP PLEIN.

The all- time queen of disco music will be the protagonist of the spectacular show of the celebrated Swiss Maison. Saturday 23 February at 9pm Milan’s Teatro Alcione will be transformed into a magical fairy tale forest. And Grace Jones will be the star.

"Once upon a time there was a forest thick with as much love and beauty as could possibly be imagined. One day we discovered that our happy endings had been stolen from us. Welcome to our world” by Philipp Plein.

Once upon a time there was an enchanted forest and a beautiful, mysterious lady strolling softly through it. She was not afraid. She proceeded confidently, driven by the desire to find the love, beauty and happiness that had been taken from her. An unwavering voyage, as she ventured through the lights and shadows of her thoughts. Nothing and no one could stop her! And she emerged triumphant! To interpret this lady the designer Philipp Plein has chosen Grace Jones. The famous Jamaican singer, actress and model will be the guest star at the PHILIPP PLEIN fashion show event that will take place this Saturday at 9pm at in Milan at Teatro Alcione, located at Piazza Vetra.

The beautiful queen of disco music will perform live on the catwalk, which the young designer has submerged in an enchanted forest. Just like a fairy tale. Fascinating and mysterious. Evoking dreams and fear. A thriller with a happy ending. The perfect scenario to showcase the grand voice that brought to life such unforgettable classics as Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose” and who made an entire generation dance to the notes of “Slave to the Rhythm.” As every season, a spectacular fashion show is expected, as per Philipp Plein’s wishes, the designer who has made glamour in excess his claim to fame. To astonish and entertain is an obligation. But always with style. Like a fairy tale, the new PHILIPP PLEIN collection is bursting with the wonders of Italian-made luxury: furs, coats, dresses and accessories. An exhibition of spectacular hand craftsmanship, that exquisite savoir-faire handed down from generation to generation. Each article is made in keeping with the dictates of Italy’s great traditions in tailoring, and in textile, leather and fur production. The serpent theme, in celebration of the current Chinese year of the snake, is featured in prints, embroideries, metallic details, and especially in accessories.

 

The PHILIPP PLEIN label was founded in Munich in 1998, by the designer and owner of the same name. Today, it boasts clothing, accessory and interior design lines which interpret a new contemporary and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Perfection in every detail, combined with a playful and irreverent spirit, create a new luxury and a new elegance. All strictly made in Italy. The unusual and meticulous use of fine materials, combined with original, sometimes subcultural details, makes every piece truly unique. What counts most is to give life, imagination and precision to a product that remains eternally authentic. The headquarters of the Swiss maison, are located in Amriswil, near Zurich. A company of international importance, counting more than 100 employees worldwide, with showrooms in Milan, Düsseldorf and Hong Kong, and 500 clients in 65 different countries. Carried by the most prestigious boutiques and department stores, PHILIPP PLEIN has its own single-brand stores in Monte Carlo, Vienna, Moscow, Kitzbühel, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Forte dei Marmi, Düsseldorf, Marbella, Baku, St. Petersburg, Milan, Seoul, Dubai , Macao, Berlin and Amsterdam.

Top models and celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Lindsay Lohan and Ed Westwick, photographed by and with Terry Richardson, have been the face of PHILIPP PLEIN campaigns. The Swiss fashion house also plays a leading role in the field of sport, dressing the players of AS ROMA from 2012/13 for the next four football seasons.

 

 

with Philipp Plein

 

Prada - “Reclaimed space”

Prada Fall-winter 13 / 14

Fashion Weeks / Milan

February 21 2013

 

 

 

“Reclaimed space”

Prada F/W 2013 Woman Show space description

 

As an inversion of the traditional catwalk configuration, AMO conceives a set built around the perimeter of the audience, which is seated on an irregularly shaped central island. The audience faces a “reclaimed space”: a vaguely industrial yet semi-abandoned environment, populated by few manifestations of domestic everyday life. Models weave through this set, exploring and re-inhabiting an undefined large interior.

A continuous series of images is projected on the walls; they combine idyllic settings and industrial devices into a mysterious and abstract panorama, expanding the show space into a post-romantic imagery. 

The stage and the island are built in wood. The floor is a patterned combination of burnt wood planks and industrial metal sheets. Furniture is built in wood, metal and plexiglas in combination with paper textures, while curtains are in blue and grey velvet.

Credit: AMO

 

"Spazio rivendicato"

Descrizione dello spazio sfilata Prada Donna A/I 2013

 Invertendo la configurazione classica della passerella, AMO immagina un set costruito lungo il perimetro dello spazio solitamente riservato al pubblico che siede su un'isola centrale dalla forma irregolare. Il pubblico osserva uno "Spazio rivendicato": un ambiente vagamente industriale ma semi-abbandonato, popolato da qualche manifestazione di vita domestica quotidiana. Le modelle sfilano attraverso il set, esplorando un ampio ambiente interno non definito, riappropriandosene.Sulle pareti è proiettata una serie continua di immagini che abbinano ambienti idilliaci e attrezzature industriali in un panorama misterioso e astratto, espandendo lo spazio della sfilata in un immaginario post-romantico.Il palco e l'isola sono costruiti in legno. Il pavimento è un disegno preciso di assi di legno bruciate e di lamiere metalliche industriali. I mobili sono realizzati in legno, metallo e plexiglas, e abbinati a finiture in carta; mentre le tende sono in velluto blu e grigio. Credit: AMO

Marcel Ostertag

Marcel Ostertag is a designer and a brand. In his studio, surrounded by the pulsating streets of the Gärtnerplatz quarter, he creates his collections which are set between tradition and modernity. During his studies at the renowned Central St. Martins College in London, Marcel Ostertag could extend his feeling and know-how for fashion and is constantly developing thanks to numerous international shows and collaborations. Catwalk shows in Shanghai, Beijing, London and Vienna are in the meantime routine, as is the seasonal show in the course of the Berlin fashion week.
He draws his inspiration from nature, encounters with interesting people, travels and foreign countries – but never forgets his roots. He has worked on projects with Burberry, Paul Smith and Dunhill, furthermore great brands such as Miele and Volkswagen are amongst his customers. He finally devoted himself to the glamour of fashion with the founding of his own label Marcel Ostertag in 2006. His fashion is exclusively produced in Germany, as his credo is ‘quality needs control’. That is what his style demands and you can feel it in every fantastic piece by Marcel Ostertag.

http://www.marcelostertag.com/