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Galliano Homme Spring 2012: Bill Gaytten, New Creative Director Debuts
PARIS, Jun 25, 2011/ FW/ Friday night, at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, Bill Gaytten debuted as the new Creative Director of the John Galliano label. A graduate of the University College London, Gaytten has been with the company for 23 years and thus understands, perhaps even played a big part in creating the DNA of the house.
For his debut collection, Gaytten was inspired by the 1960s London pop-art scene resulting to a very eclectic collection that features frock coats and military jackets for daywear and slim, sharp and sexy Le Smoking jackets for evening.
And while this is more than just a competent collection wherein the sharp tailoring that we expect from the label is achieved, the piazza and the magic that the label’s founder is missing. Th
MASTERS OF STYLE AT SOMERSET HOUSE
We can’t wait for a taste of ‘la dolce vita’ a little closer to home this July, and catch a glimpse into the archives of Italian fashion houses Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Gucci, Missoni and Prada. Peroni Nastro Azzurro has collaborated with these six brands and legendary fashion writer Colin McDowell to create the photographic exhibition, Masters of Style: Celebrating the stories behind Italian fashion, hosted at London’s Somerset House.
Showcasing the passion, flair and creativity of Italian style, you can expect to see iconic images chosen by the designers themselves for a behind the scenes look at these luxury brands. If you’v Full article…
Fight acne by creating a diversion
Acne breeds a special kind of hysteria. From mild to psychotic, our reactions to pimples too often lead to desperate, reckless attempts to vanquish the offending skin disturbance.
Sure, the experts tell us to leave it alone. We know they are right, but when we feel that prickly, itchy sensation, it taunts our fingertips into action.
The professionals are not entirely unsympathetic.
“Acne is not life-threatening,” explained dermatologist Sandra Lee, who practices in Upland, Calif. But she said that she’s worked with plenty of patients who perceive blemishes in terms of life and death.
She said that women are more likely to be “pickers” than men.
“We just want to do something …
BoF Daily Digest | Scoring on Twitter, Skirts and suits in Paris, Luxury goes local, Vuitton’s measured growth, China’s top twenty-five
Imagine a world in which we are assigned a number that indicates how influential we are If your influence score is low, you don’t get the promotion, the suite or the complimentary cookies. This is not science fiction. It’s happening to millions of social network users.
Skirting the Issue of Gender Men in skirts or men in suits? Out pop the same challenges every menswear season. But the gender play in the spring/summer 2012 Paris shows seems more intriguing. Des
Win a $100 Shopbop Gift Card
Whos in the mood for some shopping? I most certainly am. This summer, my wishlist is packed with maxi skirts, 
racerbank tanks, ruffle skirts, and cognac strappy sandals. If only I could just win a gift card for a shopping spree
Well, according to Smarters rules, I cant win any of our companys giveaways but luckily, you can!
This time, were giving away a $100 gift card to Shopbop.
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NEW TREND: PLEATS PLEASE!
They’ve been seen on every fashionista from Olivia Palermo to Keira Knightley, and it’s safe to say, we’re converted to the pretty pleats trend. So feminine in a maxi length and fashionably flirty in shorter styles, pleats are a trend that will continue into Autumn / Winter, so consider them an investment piece that will last you this season, through the next… and beyond! The key to balancing the volume of pleats is to keep the top half sleek and neat – we caught up with our Creative Team for their style savvy in how to wear this key trend. Their advice? Team with sheer softs and keep styling clean and simple for a seriously sophisticated finish. Don’t forg Full article…