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Beirut Stays The Course
From France 24, Beirut’s fashion scene thrives in the middle of chaos.
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Jil meets Uniqlo
Jil Sander collaborated with fast fashion brand Uniqlo. The Japanese clothing corporation turned to the Queen of Minimalism to boast sales this season. Judging by the sale outs in the Berlin stores. Success! I went to 4 local stores many pieces sold out. Asking the sales people, the same story, “lines before the openings” on Thursday.
I liked the jackets with the high collar. Turtle neck sweaters looked smart. There was an upgrade in overall materials.
It is hard for me to give a concrete opinion on the pieces because most items were sold.
Jacket Interior
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Kenzo Takada
France 24 pays tribute to icon Kenzo. A trailblazer designer who brought a new aesthetic to the fashion world. Colours mixed with prints were his staples.
Sadden to read about the passing of famed Japanese-French Designer Kenzo Takada. His self name fashion house “Kenzo” made the most of colors and prints for the wearers. In the 70’s he arrived in Paris with a vision of bringing vibrant Oriental flair to the west.
Kenzo died of complications related to Covid-19 at age 81.
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Halpern Empowerment
This collection from Fashion Designer Halpern at the London Fashion Week shows the power of imagination merged with function for style. Using different materials and shapes each look had the theme of female empowerment.
Women who mattered during these times. This season the house used front line workers as models. Fabulous!
Stay tuned for more coverage from London Fashion Week.
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Streetwear Collaboration
Luxury fashion and streetwear brands continue to unite. What do I think of the Prada-Adidas Collaboration launched today? Are these worth the price? Stay Tuned for my opinion.
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No Need for Luxe
Every season, two times a year, I hit the luxury stores. Sale Season! Those words are music to my eyes, hard on the wallet. Always updating the wardrobe on a budget.
This year, like everything, things are a bit strange. Only a few customers allowed in the stores with fewer sales people.
I noticed the trend, lux mixed with streetwear. Few brands have transitioned well. I would say some pieces were ugly. Saying this in front of a 50% off sale sign is a statement. In the past, going to a select store was a treat. I could not wait to a designer look.
Something happened this year. I traveled to the centers of Hamburg and Berlin for the special occasions. To my surprise, I found nothing I wanted. Walking from one top brand store to another, nothing hit me. ( Later, I will tell you about the service in a few places.)
Kadewe and Alsterhaus department stores, temples of consumption where all is offered under one roof. Being there inspired me to write this article. What happened to the big brands? On shelves one after another, the numbing sensation overwhelmed me. Some items came across as cheap at 1000 euros. Overpriced H&M production models. High fashion was about being distinguished, exclusivity. I am not an elitist, but somewhat of a fashion style snob. When there is a good markdown.
Perhaps in the New Normal my motivation for buying has changed. Why do I need this or that? Life and work wardrobes center on Zoom T-Shirts.
There is still hope. I decided to buy a bag, and a scarf from independent luxury labels. The pieces are more original, more details.
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Couture Without a Runway!
A follow up to my earlier story on Couture Week without a Runway.
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Milan Digital Fashion Week
Our online coverage from Milan begins today.
