Tag: fashionweek

Naturally Dazzling

It’s always a privilege to attend the Boucheron presentation in Paris during Couture Week.  The luxury jewel brand’s media gathering in July served up dazzling beats of precious stone designs.  In the Vendome head office, creative head Claire Choisne describe the pieces as influenced from her trip to Iceland.  The island’s wondrous landscape shaped by… Continue reading Naturally Dazzling

Fashion at the Box-office

Olivier Rousteing is a one man force of fashion.  Being the youngest and first person of color to head a major Paris label.   He transformed the once staid house Balmain into a global phenomenal worn by “A list” celebrities.    The documentary  “Wonderboy”  explores his life in the fast lane.  I have not seen… Continue reading Fashion at the Box-office

Rustic Colors

Damir Doma During Milan Fashion Week the Black and Paper visited the Damir Doma showroom  for a look at the brands latest collection. Mr. Doma stayed true to his brands philosophy  with a mixture of knitwear and leather materials this season combined with rebel shapes.  The Fall 2017 looks were dominated by rustic colors with… Continue reading Rustic Colors

Interview with Cristiano Burani

Cristiano Burani is a Milan based designer of head of his eponymous label. Known for his use of vibrant colors in his collections, Burani studied fashion design at New York City’s Parson.  He has worked for Versace Jeans Couture before moving to Blumarine.  His first collection debuted in 2010 in Milan with the support of… Continue reading Interview with Cristiano Burani