Exclusive Interview | Elie Saab – A Visionary Couturier

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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.  

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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.

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Being Brahimi

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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.

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THE FRAGRANCE FAMILY

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As France’s first lady of fragrance, Chantal Roos has had more impact on the industry than most; she was the brains behind such iconic scents as YSL Opium and Paris, Issey Miyake L’eau D’issey and Jean Paul Gaultier classique. 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.

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Rendezvous with Riccardo Tisci

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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

Paris in Rome: the looks

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For the new CHANEL Métiers d’art collection inspired by French actresses and Italian cinema, Karl Lagerfeld chose a legendary place where all imaginary worlds and creative desires come together: the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. L’Officiel‘s Fashion Director, Megha Kapoor, picks her favourite looks from the magical night.

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Milan FW SS16: Bottega Veneta

“There is a romance to the trip, to travel, to the trek in the open air.” Tomas Maier, Creative Director.

“For me, being outside is the number one thing. The more I can get out of an urban environment, the better it gets. This collection started with the outdoors, hiking, sailing, big nature.” Tomas Maier, Creative Director.

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Slip of a thing


Trending in Milan is the ’90s stalwart, the slip dress. Safari, sleek or sheer, designers are loving the long sleeveless dress over a white shirt look @evelinakhromtchenko

Kate Hudson: style diary for Jimmy Choo AW15

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Whether playing everyone’s favourite fictional groupie, Penny Lane (Almost Famous), or losing guys in 10 days, 36 year-old Kate Hudson has brought laughter and a dose of Hollywood royalty to our living rooms. The daughter of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson now lends her Cali girl cool to Jimmy Choo’s Autumn Winter 2015 Collection.

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NYFW SS16: L’Officiel Insta-Highlights

Queen of the wrap dress, Diane von Furstenberg drew on Fortuna, the goddess of luck for SS16. Think Grecian dresses offset with a disco ‘fro. “It’s a celebration of beauty, of freedom and individuality,” Von Furstenberg told the Financial Times backstage. “My message, as always, is to be the woman you want to be.”

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Megan Hess for L’Officiel

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Australian fashion illustrator Megan Hess works with the likes of Chanel, Dior and Cartier creating chic images with Monty, her bespoke pen.  L’Officiel is delighted to share Lace Balloons with you, published in the September issue 2015 and chat to Megan about her wonderful illustrated world, white lace and Prada.

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Unchained Melody

A roadtrip stopover brings with it a clash of colour and texture: chrome, vinyl and chequerboard floors; print, ruffles and denim. It feels familiar … but you haven’t been here before. Put another dime in the jukebox, baby.

Left: Dress by Prada. Right: Dress by Jil Sander, Coat by Malene Birger, Boots by Prada
Right: Dress by Victoria Beckham, Coat by Max Mara. Right: Dress, boots and clutch by Louis Vuitton
Top by Marc Jacobs, Jacket by Stine Goya, Skirt by Dolce & Gabbana
Left: Coat by Joseph, Shirt by Versace, Skirt by Tory Burch, Socks by Falke, Shoes by Versace
Left: Blouse, Jacket, Skirt, Shoes by MIU MIU, Socks by Falke, Clutch by Anya HIndmarch. Right: Blouse by Stella McCartney, Skirt by Burberry Prorsum, Boots by Prada, Bag by Bottega Veneta

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Illustrator Michel Canetti talks women and work with L’Officiel

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Michel Canetti at Bastille Day Festival 2015

Celebrated in France as one of the leading fashion illustrators, Michel Canetti has been in the business for a very long time. His creativity and deep insight into fashion has enabled him to work with some of the world’s most elite fashion houses and magazines. His work celebrates feminine beauty and perfectly encapsulates style the feeling of grace and elegance with aplomb.

“Women have always been my inspiration. Even before becoming an illustrator, I always  admired the shape of a woman’s body.”

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Melbourne’s French culinary experts talk shop

“We tend to forget the classic, authentic French flavours. What is really important is to use the freshest and best basic ingredients, and everything to be homemade from A to Z.” – Mercédé Coubard, A la folie Patisserie

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Baguettes freshly baked in a suburban boulangerie, to Brie Mariotte and aged Reypenaer in your neighbourhood café; there is no reason why you can’t experience the authentic taste of French staples in Melbourne. Bastille Day 2015 Melbourne brought some of the most inspiring French culinary experts and business owners under one roof at the State Library Victoria.Continue reading