- ‘Bernard Barnaul’s has netted another fashion star for his luxury universe, naming Phoebe Philo as the new creative director of Celine. The British designer — widely credited for catapulting Chloé into the big leagues with her hip and feminine clothes and accessories — is to start in October. She will present her first Celine collection next March for the fall-winter 2009 season, with a runway debut seven months later’ reports WWD.
- "Valentino: The Last Emperor, produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine, is an intimate and engaging fly-on-the-wall exploration of the singular world of one of
Italy’s most famous men. The film documents the colorful and dramatic closing act of Valentino’s celebrated career, tells the story of his extraordinary life, and explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today. At the heart of the film is the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti. In production from June 2005 to July 2007, the filmmakers shot over 250 hours of footage with exclusive, unprecedented access to Valentino and his entourage. “We were let in to the inner circle, but we had to stick it out for a long time, practically move in, to capture the truly great moments,” says Tyrnauer. “Valentino is surrounded by a tight-knit family of friends and employees, but, eventually, their guard came down and they forgot there was a camera crew in the room.’ Reports The Times online http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk. Here is the official site http://www.valentinomovie.com/ - Check out Christian Louboutin chatting to the fashion director of New York magazine’s Harriet Mays Powell. Divine shoes!. Mais oui!http://video.nymag.com/
- In Paris? head to the fabulous Antique Fair from 11 to 21 Sept http://www.bdafrance.eu
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London’s Mount Streetis alive with the sound of fashion. Word has it Lanvin will open a women’s boutique there next spring, following the opening of a men’s store on Savile Row this fall. IndiesRick Owens and Wunderkind are also headed to the street this November, marking their first retail endeavors in the city, nestled next to the Marc Jacobs and Balenciaga stores. Reports WWD - Off to
New York for the collections. Check out the party guide http://nymag.com/ - ‘Most models are running around
New York right now, trying to pick a runway job — or twenty — but Lily Cole, she’s off in Denver. She showed up at the Democratic National Convention to show support and witness Barack Obama officially accepting his presidential nomination.’ reports Fashionista./ - ‘Raffaello Follieri had the love of Anne Hathaway, the trust of Ron Burkle, and entrée to Bill Clinton’s inner circle. It wasn’t enough for him. Now that the 30-year-old Italian entrepreneur has been jailed on fraud and money-laundering charges, Michael Shnayerson in Vanity Fair separates the facts from the fantasy of Follieri’s high-flying life. http://www.vanityfair.com/
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