-
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE:
-
1. Subscribe in reader
2. Follow SQUA.RE on Twitter
3. Join SQUA.RE on Facebook
4. Join the SQUA.RE Newsletter
We promise not to share your email with anyone.
Loading ...Click here for SQUA.RE TV
For Fall/Winter 2010, Karl Lagerfeld imported giant icebergs courtesy of Sweden for the Chanel prêt-a-porter collection, an extravagant show it was. Models strutting through icebergs on a sea of melted ice in furry coats, furry boats, furry bags and furry pants, there was more fur than any other Karl Lagerfeld show, but this time, it was faux… Supermodels and muses to the Kaiser; Freja Beha Erichsen, Lara Stone, Coco Rocha, Iris Strubegger, Abbey Lee Kershaw and Baptiste Giabiconi strutting in what Coco Chanel would probably wear in the North Pole, mixed with Chanelian chic ice jewellery, ice bags, and chicest ivory dresses.
The last collection by the late legend is a spectacle of absolute craftsmanship, reminding us of how the world of arts will miss such immense talent. Held at a private location for a select few, the show was a tribute in mourning for Alexander McQueen, models wearing the theatrics of utter genius to slow operatic music. Each dress was more spectacular than the last, filled with beautiful details and particular, brilliant tailoring. Each dress looked like a canvas of Renaissance painting; McQueen drew influence from Byzantine art, paintings by the Old Masters, Angels and Medieval beauty, one particular draped dress featured a print of painting with angels which was purely magnificent, all leading to the stunning dress at the very end, with gold statuesque feathered coat… Breath-takingly mesmerizing.
In collaboration with Isabelle Garnerone, Editor-in-Chief, SQUA.RE Watches
The sideward gaze, swirls of smoke, the double-breasted jacket with top few buttons undone on impeccably tailored shirts, the white Repetto jazz shoes, the Breitling Navitimer watch, the Van Cleef and Arpels signature cologne and the unfailing stubble — the very name of Serge Gainsbourg conjures up such images of the stylish French icon.
Women’s creative director, Giampiero Arcese of Brioni, exhibited his utter reliability on luxury sartorialism with his often subtle ethnic touches, except for Fall/Winter 2010 there was slight element of surprise, the collection seemed a bit futuristic, not entirely though. Futuristic in tailoring, yet ultra feminine in “restraint” draping with a refreshing dash of sporadic colors. Satin, suede and wool all looked impeccably lavish in a very subtle and tailored way, as one would expect from Brioni, with the occasional Mongolian wool trim on coats (in trend for Fall/Winter 2010) and fabulous shoes.
Brioni women by Giampiero Arcese has become a favorite synonym with elegance.
The legendary German duo have been collaborating constantly and creatively lately, Karl Lagerfeld and supermodel Claudia Schiffer bring to life the legend of Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist who often projected her own pain through self-portraits and extravagant colors. This beautiful editorial, titled “Bildschön (Picture Perfect)”, replicates Frida’s style and some of her most famous self-portraits.
I am very glad that Victoria Beckham found her true calling as a fashion designer; she is very good at it. Every single dress she has designed so far expresses elegance and articulate sophistication, and most importantly, they are all timeless pieces. For the Fall/Winter 2010 collection, the fitting is flawless, the colors range from bold to nude, and the little refined details make every dress in this collection a must-have (and the sunglasses too!).
Known for her generous humanitarian efforts, legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell organized a Fashion for Relief star studded event to raise money for the earthquake victims in Haiti.
Craig McDean, the talented and infamous British photographer who used to be a car mechanic and later assisted photographer Nick Knight, returns for yet another great and this time slightly fantastical editorial with über-supermodel Kate Moss.
Today is a sad day indeed; the world is still in shock. The terrible and extremely devastating news of Alexander McQueen’s suicide has not been digested yet. The fashion world did not just lose a fashion designer, but in fact the whole world lost an artist.
The brilliance of McQueen will never be outshined. A true artist, one who can never be duplicated.
The recent earthquake in Haiti still leaves thousands in tragic conditions where basic necessities are scarce and the struggle for life is a constant. Last week over 100 entertainers from around the world came together for the goal of raising money toward relief toward the Haiti in a concert telethon called Hope for Haiti Now. The event was organized by George Clooney and included superstars such as Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Bono, Jay-Z, Halle Berry, Ben Stiller, Dave Matthews, Sting and many more. Read the rest of this entry »
The always creative and candid Angela Missoni opted for a more “traditional” Italian family affair this season, replacing models for with her family members for the latest Missoni Spring/Summer 2010 campaign. And the perfect person to really capture such a warm portrait of real family intimacy is Juergen Teller.
Charbel Zeidan, also known as Cherry (or Cherry Ontherocks) is a vastly talented artist. He’s a fashion designer, illustrator and photographer, working for one of the most successful couture houses right now, Cherry is head designer and in-house photographer at Elie Saab. After studying Interior Architecture in the Fine Arts section at the Lebanese University in Beirut, Cherry went on to release his demons, or as would put it, his “naive, childish yet deep and sophisticated” demons.
One of the busiest people working in fashion today, fashion designer / photographer and 1920s-films-aficionado, Karl Lagerfeld photographed what might be considered his best editorial yet, a stunning tribute to the legendary Fritz Lang silent German expressionism sci-fi film, “Metropolis” (1927), titled “Rückkehr nach Metropolis” (Return to Metropolis).
Relaxed-Chic is what I would use to describe the Dior Homme Spring/Summer 2010 collection (that’s different than Casual-Chic!!!), and this modest campaign, photographed by the not-somodest Karl Lagerfeld, is a precise demonstration of Relaxed-Chic: looking effortlessly elegant.
