A rumour finally confirmed, Maria Grazia Chiuri takes the reins of Dior becoming the first woman in the 70 year history of the maison in the position of Creative Director.
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DIOR Appointed Maria Grazia Chiuri New Creative Director
Alma Jodorowsky – A Star On Rise
Actress, singer, model and all-round it girl— meet one of those women only Paris seems to produce. A recently anointed beauty ambassador, her star is most definitely on the rise.Continue reading
Keira Knightley: New Face of Chanel Joaillerie
It is still not surprising that Keira Knightley’s, sophisticated style and natural elegance continues to charm the masses including iconic brands such as CHANEL.Continue reading
A Phone Call to Azealia Banks
The rapper – queen of twitter, known for her fierce attitude and mincing words – hit a telephone conversation with L’Officiel on life, future projects and experience in upcoming film COCO.Continue reading
History of Trench
The classic piece of clothing, immortalised by Burberry was produced at the time of the First World War by Thomas Burberry. The predecessor of the trench coat , the Tielocken, was created in 1895 and was made of a fabric that revolutionised history: gabardine, created and patented by Burberry. Continue reading
Doug Abraham’s juxtaposed vision for Dior
Dior collaborated with artist Doug Abraham, a darling instagrammer better known as @bessnyc4. Continue reading
Men’s Hairstyle Trend Guide for 2016
Complementing sartorial elegance of today’s unapologetically adventurous men, L’Officiel HOMMES present 7 Hair Style Trends of 2016, versatile and contemporary enough to frame any face types.
Who said Men Buns and Top Knots are a style faux pas?, edgy yet maintenance easy, they do represent the changing times, take a leap..get them……… they are perfect for Aussie winter.
Latest Release: George Cosby’s ‘Blue Moon’ for Burberry Acoustic
Haunting forsure but far from melancholia, George Cosby latest release and second collaboration (first being ‘Vacant Grace’) ‘Blue Moon’ with Burberry Acoustic, indeed evokes the most deepest of emotions one can rarely emote.
The video shot in 100 Brixton East, London, formerly a 19th Century furniture warehouse now a venue for hire adds to the character of the video. Cosby with his mates provides a simple yet poised acoustic performance packed with powerful writing and their synergy that connects with the listeners on a platonic level.
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15 Questions with Anja Rubik
At the age of 4 Anja Rubik fled with her family from the communist regime of her native country Poland. With her globetrotting family, she lived in Athens, Winnipeg, Umata (South Africa), Paris, Vienna, Deia, before choosing to move to New York, where she still resides.Continue reading
No Make-up Make-up Look by M.A.C
The trend in makeup of the times dictates that a woman must find the perfect imperfection, extolling its natural features. Under that scoop natural makeup was invented, better known as No Make-up Make-up , which is not not use makeup, but using it in such a way that it is virtually impossible to distinguish. MAC Cosmetics shared the steps to achieve ‘No Make Up look’:Continue reading
Chinese Portrait with Derek Blasberg
New Yorker, mates with A listers of tinsletown and fashion world, celebrated author and talented journalist, Derek Blasberg caught up with L’Officiel for a game of Chinese Portrait ‘If you were…..’. Continue reading
RADO HYPERCHROME ULTRA LIGHT WINS GOOD DESIGN AWARD + ANATOMY
“If we can imagine it, we can make it”
Quite clichéd is the phrase ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’. We often forget, sometimes all brilliant inventions need is just getting back to basics. Continue reading
LOUIS VUITTON CRUISE 2017 goes Brazil
Overlooking the sea of the Bay of Guanabara, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum of Rio de Janeiro, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in 1996, hosted the fashion show of the collection Louis Vuitton Cruise 2017 . Continue reading
A Patchwork
Burberry presents its new campaign with the work of British artist Luke Edward Hall and photographs of Mario Testino.Continue reading
BERNARD DELETTREZ ON CREATIVITY & RISKY BUSINESS
L’Officiel meets Bernard Delettrez in the splendid setting of a Roman Terrace, from which one can see the Piazza del Popolo, over a glass of chilled white wine. His tall figure, elegant, reassuring, is opposed to its magnetic and mysterious gaze and his words that convey the dynamism of genius in him.Continue reading
Nikelab X Olivier Rousteing
The conceptual amalgamation of Football and Fashion does create juxtaposition of sorts in an editorial shoots & pages of a magazine, however when it comes to combining them in apparel, it takes more than just creativity to get the Ball Rolling………Continue reading
Polished Performance
The ultimate in nail luxury: glossy, glistening shades set off with sparkle and shine of the jewellery kind. Pile on the glitz with nails polished enough to take anything on.
30’s Revisited with Sara Battaglia
Sara Battaglia’s new sophisticated capsule collection combines the heritage of the Ferragamo house and modernity of New Age Silhouettes.
The Capsule takes us down memory lane to 30’s, remember those classic suede multicoloured Rainbow Wedges famously created by Ferragamo for Judy Garland in 1938, just before her most applauded role in Wizard of Oz (1939).Continue reading
An Olfactory Journey with Silvana Casoli
Silvana Casoli creates fragrances that relives memories and invokes a particular human emotions: intense and long-lasting on the mind and ofcourse skin, unexpected without being intrusive.Continue reading
D&G Muse Kate King on her beauty secrets and working with Sophia Loren
Dolce & Gabbana Muse Kate King chats with L’Officiel on her childhood, beauty routine, sports, working with Sophia Loren and definition of a perfect D&G Woman.
Video: Marion Cotillard’s Latest Dior Campaign
For the new campaign of the iconic Lady Dior bag Oscar winner Marion Cotillard strolls along the Seine in Paris. The wind is dancing with her hair while the actress with her stunning appearance – and beautiful bags to the arm, elegantly flirts with the camera.
The scene is nothing short of a juxtaposition of colours, minimalistic yet refreshing autumnal tad gray scene in the backdrop and classic Lady Dior black leather with iconic cannage motif decorated with a wide band studded with crystals in the centre.Continue reading
Exclusive Interview | Elie Saab – A Visionary Couturier
Abundance of sequins, laces, roses and other ethereal details – these are the prerogative of Elie Saab, a Lebanese fashion powerhouse and a visionary designer of his namesake label. The latest fragrance by Elie Saab, the eau de toilette Rose Couture is a fragrant homage to his dearest flower Rose, his love quite evident through recurring themes in his designs of rose and lush flower motifs.
On this occasion L’Officiel rendezvoused with Saab on his most coveted latest fragrance Eau De Toilette Rose Couture, struggles, war, his namesake label, and love for Lebanon.
Trust me its nothing short of a Dream Sequence talking to this Undisputed King of Middle East Fashion.Continue reading
L’amour à Paris
Chaumet gave remarkable precedence to matrimony in its new artistic short video, filmed and photographed by Matthew Brookes.
The video proves witness of two Parisian lovers engrossed in love, centre to the video are the enduring symbols of love, Tiaras,…Engagement Ring…Wedding Bands…. and other alliance specific jewelleries. Continue reading
Ferragamo ‘Across Art and Fashion’
Join Museo Salvatore Ferragamo in a unique examination of the complex relationship between fashion and art, and its relevance in today’s society.
Happy Mother’s Day with Coach #MakeItPersonal
Coach promises to make your Mothers luxury dreams in to reality with an exclusive personalised monogram service today on Mothers Day. Its definitely not too late for a quick visit to your nearest Coach Store (PS: A new Coach Store opening on St Collins St Lane, Melbourne very soon.)
Front Row at Chanel’s Cruise Show in Cuba
Panama hats, cigars, guayaberas, and lots of music … Karl Lagerfeld celebrated Cuban culture in its own way the last night at the mythical Paseo del Prado in Havana. We rounded up some of the best shots and dresses from last nights show in case you’ve missed any.
Being Brahimi
A year is a long time in food. Cafés come and go; eating habits evolve in unpredictable directions; kale reaches official rock star status before everyone admits it tastes like damp cardboard. L’Officiel caught up with Guillaume Brahimi to find out how the past year has been for one of the country’s top chefs.
ANATOMY OF A BAG
ORIGIN
Originally designed for the men’s line by Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier, this women’s version of the ‘Monaco’ has recently been introduced, bridging the two worlds of the luxury brand.Continue reading
“Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists” – Dutch Duo to exhibit in Australia
Viktor&Rolf is to bring, however not themselves but their most eccentric creations to National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. ‘They sure do fit the bill’, their creations often touted as “Wearable Art” celebrates New Age Fashion in every thread.Continue reading
WESTWOOD STORY
She represents the alpha and omega of English fashion. Provocative and wise, DAME VIVIENNE WESTWOOD’S tale is one of a life less ordinary, an aristocratic style that conquered the street.
Calvin Klein’s New Global Creative Strategy
Francisco Costa, Women’s Creative Director, Calvin Klein Collection, and Italo Zucchelli, Men’s Creative Director, Calvin Klein Collection, will be leaving the company, announced Calvin Klein Inc. This change came as a part of a global creative strategy for the company, which will unify all Calvin Klein brands under one creative vision.Continue reading
#TiffanyBlueBook
Cunard Building, an Italian monument in the heart of Lower Manhattan, New York; this neo-Renaissance inspired building that once housed infamous Cunard Line was chosen to unveil Tiffany’s new magnificent collection, “Blue Book 2016”, inspired by the theme “The Art of Transformation”, by design director Francesca Amfitheatrof. Continue reading
Not an April fools: Hedi Slimane leaves Saint Laurent
Paris, France – Ending conjectures on the fate of infamous luxury French label Saint Laurent, parent company Kering Group released a statement confirming the exit of Hedi Slimane as a creative director effective immediately, “at the end of a four-year mission, which has led to the complete repositioning of the brand, the Maison Yves Saint Laurent announces the departure of Hedi Slimane as its creative and image director.”Continue reading
Rendezvous with Riccardo Tisci
Among the fashion moguls who dominate the churning wheel axis of London-Paris-New York, Riccardo Tisci has established a new level of “the designer-celebrity” status. Within ten years as head of Givenchy, he managed to turn his extravagant lifestyle and high profile friendships in to his personal brand.Continue reading
Comme des Garçons: Connect the DOT
In the past 22 years, CDG fragrances have launched only five scents, each one with its own code name to reflect the inspiration behind it. These creations join a collection of over 75 other scents under the Comme des Garçons Perfumes umbrella.Continue reading
Scent of a Men
As the launch for L’Officiel Hommes nears, we uncover four Autumn fragrances for men that will take you on a olfactory journey from Corsica, to Southern Italy’s Mediterranean Gaunts to wild woods of Eastern Africa.
Gigi’s new gig
Gigi Hadid the ‘Social Supermodel,’ steps up as the new global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger women’s collections.
Charlie Hilton: Palana
Let it shine with Dior’s ‘State of Gold’
This season, let it shine, let it shine… Dior’s Creative and Image Director for makeup, Peter Philips, has created an enchanting collection, and gilded it for the festive season. Welcome to the new spirit of luxury.Continue reading
A very Burberry Christmas to you
An ensemble cast of big British stars bring some joy with Burberry. Watch the film here.
Gift guide: Alice In Wonderland
Inspired by Lewis Caroll’s whimsical classic Alice in Wonderland, this capsule collection from Marc By Marc Jacobs has landed just in time for gift season. The Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and White Rabbit are keeping it curiouser and curiouser.
AUSTRALIAN FASHION LAUREATE AWARDS 2015
Attended by Australian fashion connoisseurs and designers, the 2015 Australian Fashion Laureate Awards were held at the Sydney Opera House in Australia’s fashion capital, Sydney, on Friday 23 October 2015.
Olivier Châtenet: vintage connoisseur
Stylist, designer and foremost collector of vintage YSL (with some 3,000 pieces), Olivier Châtenet chatted to L’Officiel on the eve of his new YSL exhibition about his enduring love for vintage fashion.
Makeup Talk: L’Officiel x L’Oréal
L’Officiel’s Jay Joshi goes face-to-face with L’Oréal’s Head of Digital and Media Christophe Eymery, on Make-Up Genius and changing face of beauty in the digital age.
New Chapter for Balenciaga: Demna Gvasalia named new artistic director
PARIS, FRANCE – Ending conjectures on the fate of spanish label Balenciaga following Alexander Wang’s departure this July, Kering – Balenciaga’s parent company announced Vetements designer Demna Gvasalia as the new artistic director effective immediately .Continue reading
Backstage Interview with Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion Week
Stella McCartney, the most Parisian of British designers, unveiled her Spring/Summer 2016 collection on Monday morning. It was one of bright colours, masculine-meets-feminine silhouettes and vivid texture. We met the designer backstage after the show at the Palais Garnier, her face sparkling with the knowledge of a job well done.Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Pedal Car Project & MBFF Sydney Highlights
The Mercedes-Benz Pedal Car Project was officially launched today at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney. Mercedes-Benz collaborated with likes of ten influential designers and Friends of the Brand to create ten bespoke pedal cars.Continue reading
Balmain Nation
Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Jourdan Dunn star in the new collaborative campaign of Balmain x H & M photographed by Mario Sorrenti.Continue reading
Milan FW SS16: Marni
Architectural, bold, intellectual— Consuelo Castiglioni played on form and scale to bring his own brand of peculiar glamour to Marni SS16.
Pringle of Scotland debuts the first online interactive knitwear customising experience
Celebrating its bicentenary this year, Pringle of Scotland, the iconic knitwear brand is clearly setting its sights on the future. Winning over the likes of Grace Kelly and Brigitte Bardot with its signature Argyle and twinsets, Pringle is yet again in the thick of it, bringing knitwear to high-end fashion.