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Tracing a trend – surrealism in fashion

Surrealism in art Surrealist art came up in the aftermath of World War I as an artistic and humanistic response to a conflict-plagued society; a literal rejection of reality. According to the Tate Modern Museum website: “Surrealism aims to revolutionize human experience. It balances a rational vision of life with one that asserts the power of...

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Tremaine Emory and Colm Dillane among CFDA’s new members

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has unveiled 10 new designer additions to its membership roster for the current year. Among the new members are accessory designer Brandon Blackwood, founder of Kidsuper Colm Dillane, founder of Denim Tears and creative director of Supreme Tremaine Emory, creative director of Maison Schiaparelli...

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Video: Schiaparelli FW23

In this video you can see Schiaparelli their FW23 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week. Video: FF Channel

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Paris makes way for new creative leads

A series of debuts took Paris fashion week by storm, bringing a new energy to brands-in-waiting. Harris Reed at Nina Ricci At Nina Ricci, the French fashion house notorious for its L’Air du Temps fragrance, British designer Harris Reed brought bold glamour and high octane femininity. Mr Reed, who at 26 years old has quickly ascended to the peak...

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Away from the frenzy, creativity shines at haute couture

It was not so long ago that haute couture was held in salons, private sitting room-style presentations that showed the collections to a Maison’s elusive, well-to-do clientele. It was unobtrusive, chic, and most of all held hush-hush behind closed doors. But those are days of yore. Just like ready-to-wear, haute couture is vying for fashion’s...

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Daniel Roseberry's couture animals for Schiaparelli receive a roaring backlash

The Paris haute couture season got off to a controversial start with Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli’s show on Monday. The collection, inspired by Dante’s Inferno, a work about seeking enlightenment, featured several spectacular animal heads sewn onto garments. They were a representation of Dante's journey to find his way to heaven when he is...

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In Pictures: Schiaparelli opens its first store in London

Parisian luxury fashion house Schiaparelli announced on Tuesday the opening of a boutique within Harrods department store. This first London shop will "meet the increasing demand from British customers”, the house said in a statement sent to FashionUnited. Schiaparelli's pieces have been a fixture on almost every red carpet for several seasons...

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Fall 2022 Haute Couture round-up

It was back to business as usual at Paris haute couture, but some designers and houses offered a touch of modernity amongst a trade that continues to value traditional escapism for the elite. Armani Privé Showing his first couture show in over two years, Mr Armani stuck to the codes that have built his name and company into a global empire....

Culture

Musée des Arts Décoratifs sets dates for Schiaparelli exhibition

Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs has set a date for its upcoming exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli and has revealed more information on what to expect. Scheduled for 6 July 2022 to 22 January 2023, the ‘Surrealist World of Elsa Schiaparelli’ exhibition will centre around the famed luxury seamstress, covering everything from her personal background...

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Paris Haute Couture week celebrated a modern vision of craftsmanship

The spring summer 2022 season at Paris Haute Couture has come to an end, with perhaps less spectacle and more focus on its glorious savoir faire. The front rows were predictably absent of guests absorbing the limelight, with the exception of Kanye West and new girlfriend / muse Julia Fox. Images Schiaparelli FW22, courtesy of Schiaparelli Images...

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Schiaparelli unveils pop-up concept at Dover Street Market

French luxury label Schiaparelli has opened a pop-up concept at Dover Street Market (DSM) in London, Los Angeles and New York, highlighting its autumn/winter 2021 collection. The pop-up, designed by Schiaparelli’s creative director Daniel Roseberry with bureau Betak, features a “special offering” of the label’s autumn/winter 2021 collection,...

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Video: Schiaparelli SS22 collection

In this video, fashion label Schiaparelli has presented its SS22 collection at Paris Fashion Week (PFW). Watch the video below. Do you want to see more clothing collections? Click here to view the FashionUnited Marketplace. Video: Schiaparelli via YouTube Photo credit: Schiaparelli, Facebook