The art world is often a source of inspiration for fashion designers. In this issue, Elements of Style explores the synergy between the two. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute examines an artful take on dressing from Iris Barrel Apfel. Calvin Klein collaborates with the Whitney Museum in promoting young artists. The Rootstein family have been sculpting mannequins for over 50 years! Belstaff celebrates Basquiat in Milan. And Ralph Rucci blurs the line between artist and designer. Explore the world of textile designer Carla Badiali along the banks of Lake Como in Italy. And London’s National Portrait Gallery examines “The Face of Fashion”.
This issue of Elements of Style focuses on how the fashion industry gives back, by supporting individual causes. Edun was developed by rock star Bono and his wife Ali as an avenue to bring relief to impoverished Africans. Follow supermodel Shalom Harlow on a shopping tour of NYC’s Lower East Side, as she shows us how easy it is being green! All Giorgio Armani needs is “One Night Only” to help raise awareness of the AIDS crisis in Africa. Who knew doing good could be this pretty? Natalie Portman designs vegan-friendly shoes for Té Casan. New York Fashion Week turns the spotlight on eco-friendly design with Earth Pledge! We take a look at one of the initial charities embraced by Seventh Avenue – Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. Plus – celebrities turn out in support of the Heart Truth Red Dress campaign!
The shopping never stops! In this issue of Elements of Style we visit the Noho neighborhood of NYC with designer Antonio Berardi! Gavin Douglas finds his inspiration examining vintage finds in London’s Camden Passage. Tour the hot shops in Johannesberg, South Africa, with the design team behind the label, Black Coffee! Catherine Malandrino shows us her favorite shops on a walking tour of Saint Germaine. The Marc by Marc Jacobs boutique opening in London is an exclusive. Get a touch of South Beach night club style at Base Annex with the Miami Herald’s Kathryn Wexler. Plus James Ferragamo’s favorite boutique in Milan!
In this issue of Elements of Style we examine the other type of palate – fashionable food! Conde Nast Traveler’s Mark Connolly takes us for tea at Mariage Freres in Paris! Enjoy the typical Italian meal with Italian superstar, Monica Bellucci at Trattoria Torre di Pisa! Fashion isn’t the same without champagne – visit the wine cellars of Moet & Chandon! Model Shirley Mallmann knows the best place to find Brazilian specialties in NYC at Casa Brasil! Enroll in Wine 101 with Tim Johnston’s Juveniles wine shop! And the sweetest fashion on the runway -- The Chocolate Show – plus Giorgio Armani Dolci!
Staying healthy by keeping fit is a major focus within the fashion industry. This issue of Elements of Style investigates the various ways that the fashion world keeps fit but still has fun! Hit the beach with model/surfer Malia Jones! Superstar Heidi Klum takes us to the gym for a sneak peek at her favorite workout. While model Nick Bryant putts around Chelsea Piers in NYC, model Michelle Hicks explains Pilates. Designer Cynthia Rowley shows us how she stays slim with her kickboxing routine. Plus superstar Hockey Defense man Sheldon Souray takes on Fashion week and model Boris gives us his best tips on exercise.
This issue of Elements of Style features the eccentric personalities that have made a name for themselves in the fashion world. It can be said that the late Isabella Blow discovered Alexander McQueen and was an inspiration to milliner Philip Treacy. Meet Italy’s famed fashion editor, Franca Sozzani,and her equally successful sister, Carla! Go behind the scenes with the colorful Vogue editor Andre Leon Tally, and Geoffrey Beene Muse, Amy Fine Collins. Plus the grande dame of British eccentricity --Vivienne Westwood!
In this issue of Elements of Style, experience the world of beauty with a modern eye! Famous faces reveal what they think is beautiful! Find out what Naomi Campbell's fragrance says about her. Take a look at the career and revitalization of hair mogul, Vidal Sassoon and his newest hairstylist, Eugene Soulieman. And find out what L.A. locals do to stay lean and limber, with Mari Windsor. Plus, visit the Greenhouse Spa in NYC and more!
This issue is a guy’s guide – we examine some of the sexiest ways to up a man’s cool quotient. Let Seize Sur Vingt brief you on tailoring. New York City boasts a spa dedicated to solely pampering men – Nickel! Jet across the Atlantic to Florence – and discover Panerai, the watch that was secretly designed for the Italian navy. Back in New York, visit the store that’s giving shaving a new edge. What better accessory, than a motorcycle, to increase a man’s sex appeal? Join model Alex Lundqvist as he explores the Motorcycle Exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum.
Models, photographers, fashion stylists, hair & makeup artists and most importantly, editors…they’re the people who take fashion from behind the scenes and release it into the public domain through magazines. Find out how it’s all done in this episode of Elements of Style: Fashion Goes Glossy. Featuring Mary Alice Stephenson, Harper’s Bazaar, Jane Magazine, French Vogue, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and Playboy. It’s all the fashion that’s fit to print.
Fashion can be capricious, so when a designer survives several decades in the business, it’s only natural that they’d do something fabulous to celebrate! In this Elements of Style we look at some of fashion’s most enduring masters and their awe-inspiring retrospective spectacles! Delve into the flamboyant fantasy world of Thierry Mugler for his 20th anniversary. Look back at the sexy signatures of Tom Ford at Gucci and travel through Thirty years of globetrotting influences with Kenzo. Don’t miss the innovative elegance of Yves Saint Laurent’s forty-year career! Plus, celebrate two more landmark anniversaries with Giorgio Armani and Emanuel Ungaro! These designers all delve into their archives to prove why they’re our epic fashion heroes – it’s retrospectacular!
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