On a sport holiday in Madeira, our scuba diving professional and creative colleague gave us an inspiring underwater video of living sea creatures. Video by creative contributor Juergen Mundl.
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Inspired from Antonelli Firenze
I met the team from Antonelli Firenze in Milan at Fashion Week. I was not familiar with the highend brand. As a womenswear brand, their niche is luxury looks. The designs are on the classic side, not what a person would call “daring” or on the edgy. The pieces are for long term style. If a shopper buys a coat from the label, you can bet it will be worn for years. The quality of the material and craftsmanship are top.
I liked the patterned outerwear. A statement coat should be in everyones closet. The one problem could be if it goes out of style. I do not see that being a problem with Antonelli, consider this an investment piece. The design is grounded and the material is rich, always fashionable.
This one off press day from an agency was a surprise. Make up brand Charlotte Tilbury had a wonderful presentation. I was impressed by the packaging, a lot of rich details. The German accessory label MCM is in the middle of a transition, a new creative director has come on board. I have never been a big fan of MCM but I am willing to see what happens in the near future. Sportswear and casual are merging, Southern Germany based KCA-Lab had some interesting pieces for ladies who like to mix and match athletic wear with their daily wardrobe. Dimitri had some looks on racks. He no longer shows at Fashion Week, but has success with female customers. Adidas trainers with print details inside.
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The Philips Connected Blender Final
From IFA the Philips Connected Blender
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Fashion Report from France 24
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A Preview from Berluti
Launched in 1895 in Paris by Alessandro Berluti, the eponymous menswear label has a long heritage of being the dandy reference for style. Worn by Frank Sinatra, Robert DiNiro, and Yves Siant Laurent to name a few. Berluti was a brand known for leather shoes and custom bespoke suits.
On a trip to Paris I had an appointment on rue Marbeuf, by luck, the Berluti atelier and store were next door. Could I resist? No! I walked in for a moment of fashion admiration. It is brand I plan to add to my closet.
Belgian Designer Kris Van Assche is now head of the house. The former Dior Menswear designer, is a graduate from Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Art. Assche’s appointment as head of the Parisian brand is one I am cautiously happy about this because I think his minimal styled approach could work, male classicism mixed with streetwear influences.
This preview capsule collection gives me hope, the first full fashion show will be be shown at the upcoming Paris Fashion Week Men, nothing over the top, staying with the strengths. The colors scheme is reds, black and white, and tailored suits.
I am still not a fan of the chunky trainer look, maybe it is a generational gap, but Berluti has introduced them. I could also do without the over the top branding. Fashion is a business based on trends, the brand has to cater to what buyers want, and “big” “show your brand” is “in” with consumers.
I am waiting for January 2019 to see if Berluti + Kris van Assche are a team made in fashion heaven. It will be very interesting.
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Press Days for 2019
Press Days are a time when media, fashion brands, and agencies meet to discuss the latest pieces, collections, and trends. Some I liked some I did not.
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Me @Aigner!
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An Interview part 2
Continuing our conversation with Briana at Milan Fashion Week.