Unexpected romanticism in Gucci Prefall collection

Gucci presents Prefall collection for 2012. For Prefall 2012, a singular femininity and a contemporary instinct play with contrasts. “This season I wanted to intersect romanticism with minimalism by pairing unexpected elements. This collection of nuances and subtleties strikes a modern balance between strong and soft,” said Creative Director Frida Giannini.

Hints of the couture of the Fifties. Glimpses of metropolitan grunge. A sophisticated game on necklines and waistlines. An elegant, equestrian attitude. Prints and warm earth tones for an innate optimism. 

SILHOUETTE

Clean and linear. Elongated and effortless. Oversized proportions for coats and cabans, paired with tapered pants and skirts. Sartorial jackets from the male wardrobe, worn with slim, creased riding pants. Deconstructed blazers and wide, flowing pants. For daywear either cocoon lines or shapes fitted to the body with studded or braided belts that outline the waist. Plissé skirts and wide sleeves for a more fluid, romantic silhouette. Oversized shirts in silk georgette, together with high tuxedo cummerbunds and long skirts. Masculine tones such as grey, camel, and midnight, and feminine shades such as red, scarlet, raspberry, and coral blush. Oshibana, an alluring floral print from the Archive, repeats across the pleats and gathers of draping blouses and dresses. 

MATERIALS

Maxy cardigans and sweaters in wool and cashmere with 3D workings. Masculine flannel. Iconic silks. Printed ponyskin for a double-breasted coat with suede borders. Natural-colored furs such as fox, inlaid with designs or hand loomed for a double effect. Metal studs for an urban glamour. 

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Rihanna’s fashion project for Sky Living HD

Rihanna 

Rihanna is producing and appearing in an original and hugely ambitious new fashion project for Sky Living HD.

Sky Living HD has commissioned Twenty Twenty (a Shed Media Group company) to produce the show which features Rihanna in her debut role as a TV executive.

Synonymous with cutting-edge style, the ‘We Found Love’ singer is searching Britain for the next generation of raw, undiscovered designer talent and has hand-picked Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts to head up the challenge for her.

The show is at the heart of Sky Living’s 2012 programming schedule which will feature a raft of fantastic new British commissions.

In this brand new TV format Rihanna takes on her first role as Executive Producer working predominantly behind the scenes, although she will also appear in front of the camera.

The show will celebrate the extraordinary talent and creativity in the British fashion scene. With Rihanna, a fashion icon herself, and Nicola, who created her own Dainty Doll make-up range, at the helm, the show will recognise the increasing influence popstars have on mainstream trends.

Rihanna will work closely with Twenty Twenty’s senior editorial team including CEO Tim Carter and executive producers Ana De Moraes and Daniel Marlowe.

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Naeem Khan to serve as ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ designer

Naeem Khan, the fashion designers known for adorning starlets in his luxurious collection of impeccably cut dress, sophisticated gowns and chic separates, receives the distinguished title of "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 Collections.


"The admiration we have for Naeem Khan's designs and his exceptional reputation throughout the fashion industry make him the ideal 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' designer," said Lisa Holladay, manager of brand experience marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA. "His highly-crafted embroidered pieces and breathtaking gowns that grace the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week are expressions of his precision and expertise, and we are thrilled to support his show this season."


Naeem Khan dresses many of the world's most stylish women including clients such as Beyonce, Penelope Cruz, Katherine Heigl, Emily Blunt, Taylor Swift, Lea Michele and First Lady Michelle Obama. In 2008 Khan was inducted as a member of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America. Naeem Khan continues to evolve as one of the hottest names in the fashion industry today.


"As a lifetime Mercedes-Benz owner, the honor of being chosen as the 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' designer has a very special meaning to me," says Naeem Khan. "I am thrilled to receive this accolade from a brand that shares the same passion for innovative design and quality craftsmanship that I do."


In its ninth year, the "Mercedes-Benz Presents" program continues to create unique experiences that tie fashion and automobile design together while supporting the growing needs of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week designers. Each season, a designer is chosen that demonstrates an unparalleled talent and a dedication to the use of quality materials, unique style and innovative design, all characteristics that define the three-pointed star. Khan joins a prestigious list of past "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designers including Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka, Narciso Rodriguez, and CHADO Ralph Rucci.

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Mylene Jampanoi is new face of Agent Provocateur

French actress Mylene Jampanoi has been unveiled as the new face of lingeries label Agent Provocateur.

The 31-year-old gorgeous actress has given her exotic looks for the Spring Summer 2012 campaign for the British lingerie retailer.

In the campaign, Mylene is seen wearing floral innerwear and corset inspired by 70’s vintage look.

The inspiration for the photo shoot was taken from the glowing scenes from films like Emmanuelle and The Story of O.

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