On March 11th 2011, a devastating earthquake struck northeastern Japan and the subsequent tsunami claimed thousands of lives. Two months later, the tremendous global response continues. Save Japan! has partnered with Uniqlo, Conde Nast Group and ten of fashion’s most notable personalities (including Karl Lagerfeld, Lady Gaga, Alber Elbaz and Charlize Theron) to create a limited-edition collection of T-shirts featuring messages of encouragement. We love that Uniqlo is combating the notion that fashion is vapid with this collection. Uniqlo is planning to donate 100 million yen from the sale of the shirts to benefit the Japanese Red Cross to aid affected by the disaster. The shirts will be available in Uniqlo stores on June 25th and are priced very reasonably at $19.90. Will you be picking up a shirt (or two)?
(T-shirt designed by Karl Lagerfeld above left and Lady Gaga above right)
Karl Lagerfeld is known for his elaborate and grandiose fashion shows for Chanel, always presented on the biggest stages, and never failing to surprise — or inspire. But the presentation in Paris this week for his spring/summer 2011 collection, had something else that we haven’t seen or felt from Chanel shows in recent memory: a heart. Whether it was the full-piece orchestra on stage, the return of former house muse Inès de la Fressange, or the endearing image of Brad Kroenig walking out with his son, the show had a welcome warmth that stood in contrast to Lagerfeld’s often chilly displays (In fact, the fall/winter 2010 collection was literally shown on an iceberg).
We loved seeing Inès and Brad and (one of our faves) Stella Tennant take to the runway for Chanel, and it goes without saying that the clothes were just as beautiful and breathtaking as the presentation. We were as mesmerized by the delicate details in the skirts and jackets as we were by the tightly choreographed show! Check out a clip from the show below and a clip of the big finale, after the jump…
Fashion’s Night Out have hit us with an ostensibly unfashionable “PSA” featuring some of the world’s top models. But maybe that’s the point. Unlike the rest of New York Fashion Week — which panders to the industry’s elite — FNO is for the casual fashionista; at least that’s what a series of decidedly un-glam, grinning supermodels will have us think. The above trailer features 14 of the industry’s top models directed by world-renowned photographer Peter Lindbergh, in an effort to drum up hype and support for the now annual shopping event.
See a sampling of the night’s festivities, including in-store appearances from the Olsens, Alexander Wang and Janelle Monae, after the jump…
Designer Karl Lagerfeld stepped behind the camera recently to helm a short film to promote his Chanel Cruise 2011 presentation, which takes place before an exclusive crowd tomorrow in Saint-Tropez. Today, we get a sneak peek at the film, with the release of a short trailer. The film is titled “Remember Now,” and the trailer depicts models getting ready for a night out on the town.
Lagerfeld assembled some of her favorite models for the clip, including Freja Beha Erichsen, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Victoria’s Secret angel Karolina Kurkova and the omnipresent (at least when it comes to Karl) Baptiste Giabiconi. Digging the soundtrack you hear? The tunes are courtesy of Misshapes member-turned-model, Leigh Lezark. Check out the trailer to “Remember Now” below:
Saw this a couple of days ago and had to share. Legendary French fashion house Chanel is apparently getting into the moving vehicles business as evidenced by this segway, designed by Chanel chief designer Karl Lagerfeld himself. The Chanel Segway is all black and features quilted leather fenders and handles in the brand’s signature weave, along with a quilted leather pouch attache to the handlebars. The segway has a top speed of about 15 miles per hour. No word on whether this is a one-time creation or the beginning of a new venture for Chanel. And, perhaps thankfully, no word yet on a price tag. Thoughts?
