Kanye West has taken the fashion industry by storm. His first collection, Yeezy Season 1, is about to release in stores around the globe and excitement surrounding the launch is high. He debuted his second collection, Yeezy Season 2, during a surprise fashion show at New York Fashion Week. With the likes of Anna Wintour in attendance, Bella Hadid modeling, and West’s entourage there to show support, the star studded show was promising. The military themed show and the clothing itself were both very different from what we generally see at fashion shows. The new collection, similar to the first, featured a minimal esthetic with layered looks, distressed fabrics,…
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Manolo Blahnik’s Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions.
Madonna once described Manolo Blahnik shoes as “better than sex” and added that “…moreover, his shoes last longer.” From that starting point, we’re moving to the presentation of the book “Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions”, written by the superfamous and inspirational Manolo Blahnik, the Spanish fashion designer who allows women to dream since over 40 years. His book is a like an autobiography, told as little sketches through the bonds he had with the most important and meaningful people of his life (starting from Anna Piaggi, then Luchino Visconti, Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa and so on…) who allowed him to become the artist we know today.
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DVF: Quotes on Life, Carrier and Happiness.
Diane von Furstenberg gave an inspirational talk to an audiance of young, eager and passionate students. She balanced her personal experience in the world of fashion with insightful tips for life and success. Here are our takeaways of the memorable event. Benjamin Kattan Ksyusha Task Ph.: Luca Andriani
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The Woman I Wanted To Be: a Conversation with Diane Von Furstenberg.
If you had the chance to participate in yesterday’s conference at Bocconi University, not only would you had the unique opportunity to hear Diane Von Furstenberg speak: but you would have gained a lot more. If you ever happen to loose your motivation, revisit this day. Cherish her words, write them down on a scrap of paper and make them your own life motto. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I always knew the woman I wanted to be”. That was the thread of the conversation with the designer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and –as she cheerfully points out- grandmother. Diane started her inspirational talk sitting on the edge of the…
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A Night @ Fondazione Prada
Yesterday night Bocconi Students for Fashion and Bocconi Fashion & Luxury Alumni met for a night of art and networking in the breathtaking location that is Fondazione Prada. Take a stroll with us between the contemporary art masterpieces and stunning architectures in this unique place in the heart of Milan.
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Beat Of Africa: VFNO @ Biffi Boutique with ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative
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J’Adore
It has been while since you’ve been waiting to go. Now you are going to Paris! A city map in one hand and French dictionary in the other, you just have to pray for no strike and in two hours you will finally be in the city of lights. Café de Flore, Musée du Louvre, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Tour Eiffel, Beaubourg, Palais de Tokyo, Montmartre…There are so many places to go and you do not know where to begin. You are on holiday and there is no need to hurry. Enjoy your croissant, step into your Stan Smiths and let the weekend begins, but do not forget to go shopping!…
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Emerging from the WHITE
WHITE is the international contemporary fashion showcase, but also a cultural reference for a generation of designers, stylists and artists. Attended by more than 17.000 buyers from the most important multi-brands in the world. WHITE is a prestigious platform for niche brands and the ideal stage for all those italian and international companies which recognize themselves in the White character, made of creativity, harmony and eco-ethical commitment. Thanks to our friend and alchemist May Moma (previous article here), the team of Lust in Fashion had the privilege to participate in the WHITE. After more than 3 hours of wandering along the stands we finally made a selection of your favorite designers.
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The Business of Fashion Week
Hey, it’s fashion week! Some of you are probably thinking ‘Oh god, another week of brilliantine, armies of models, maps in hand and crazy people strutting down the streets convinced they are THE new fashion icon’. Well, I can’t say that this won’t happen, but I can assure you, fashion is a lot more.
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Upscale Chic Street Wear meets Luxury
How the new opening of the Annex: La Rinascente highlights a Milanese love affair with urban, contemporary ideas and clothing.