Runway Fashion: Does Anybody Really Wear That? Sep 16, 2009
Alexander McQueen showed off his Speedo design; Christian Dior went for some sort of 19th century French prostitute look; and Y-3 paraded their models in see-through outfits that literally had no armholes. While fashionistas and critics praised the designers for their original ensembles, the rest of us were left to wonder, would anybody really wear that. (Time.com)
Lucien Lelong Sep 14, 2009
Lelong was unusual because, according to Christian Dior, who worked for him, he didn t do the designing himself ... Some also credit him with being the original designer of the New Look dresses with their full skirts and narrow waists instead of Christian Dior. (Suite101.com)
Sara J. Gonzalez Memorial Park ceremony to be held Thursday Sep 10, 2009
e Family photo She was born in Havana, Cuba, where as a young woman, Gonzalez was picked to model for designer Christian Dior ... As she blossomed into a young woman, she was picked to model professionally for designer Christian Dior. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Azarenka aims to leave a footprint Sep 1, 2009
She has a particular weakness for Christian Dior shoes and owns more than 20 pairs, including the four recently purchased in Toronto. Success hasn't swayed her desire to improve, which is why she brought in 's ex-physical trainer Mark Wellington at the end of last year to join her traveling team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Luxury for less Aug 30, 2009
What kinds of things youll find: Vintage designer pieces from the old Martha Phillips boutique on Worth Avenue and newer items such as a See by Chloe hobo skirt ($50), Christian Dior tank ($70), Vera Wang capris ($60) and several Ralph Lauren black label jackets and sweaters. Gucci booties, $180. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Mad Men' style Aug 18, 2009
native, who has been designing professionally for 18 years and with "Mad Men" since its second episode, said she's seen the show's influence everywhere, from collections for Old Navy and Liz Claiborne to couture's Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta and Valentino. Banana Republic even paired up with AMC to market the show in more than 400 stores throughout the United States and Canada for three weeks leading up to this season's premiere, and launched a casting call contest for a walk-on part. (AZCentral -- Style)
Retro styles of Hawaii on exhibit Aug 15, 2009
Dior Homme, a perennial darling of fashion editors in the U.S. and Europe, will open Wednesday within the existing Christian Dior flagship store at Ala Moana Center. The 500-square-foot boutique will feature a full offering of Dior Homme, including fall 2009 ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories. (Honolulu Advertiser)
FASHION FACEOFF: TEEN CHOICE AWARDS Aug 13, 2009
Vanessa Hudgens in Christian Dior. Hayden Panettiere in Zac Posen. (Teen Vogue)
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc. & American Composers Orchestra Announce Partnership to Commission & Premiere New Music by Emerging American Composers Aug 13, 2009
LVMH is present in the Perfumes and Cosmetics sector with Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Parfums Givenchy, Parfums Kenzo, Perfumes Loewe as well as other promising cosmetic companies (BeneFit Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, Acqua di Parma and Fresh) ... LVMH's Watches and Jewelry division comprises TAG Heuer, Chaumet, Christian Dior Watches, Zenith, Fred, Hublot and De Beers Diamond Jewellers Limited, a joint venture created with the worlds leading diamond group. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
This week's fashion gossip Jul 21, 2009
" The garment is expected to fetch 2000 at the sale, while a pair of Marilyn's Christian Dior silk stockings could sell for around 1200. Kim Kardashian has shown off her new "creepy" vampire make-up. The brunette reality TV star bizarrely decided to swap her usual bronzing products for a ghoulish pale look even hiding her dark eyebrows for the 'Twilight' inspired makeover. Below a picture of her face, Kim wrote on her official blog on the 15th of July: "Since vampires are all the rage right... (iAfrica.com)
Tradition gets a couture twist Jul 12, 2009
But at a fashion show in Paris recently, top designer labels like Christian Dior and Nina Ricci decided to glam up one of the world's most traditional pieces of clothing ... India, of course, is the flavour abroad, with both Christian Dior and Roberto Cavalli looking here for inspiration ... The Christian Dior bracelet now has ghungroos, as do their stilettos. (India Times, India)
Paris: Fall couture Jul 10, 2009
CHRISTIAN DIOR Models in various stages of undress albeit polished undress padded languidly across the plush gray carpets of the Dior flagship, striking pouting poses as they meandered through the beehive of salons. Hourglass-shaped dresses in vibrant jewel tones dipped in the back to reveal the suggestive laces of a tightly cinched corset. (AZCentral -- Style)
Reviews of ‘The Model as Muse’ and ‘Avedon Fashion’ Jul 9, 2009
The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion, a wonderful show organized by Harold Koda and Kohle Yohannan at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, argues that the model who somehow captures or personifies her time didn t really have currency until around 1947, when Christian Dior s New Look pushed professional models to the forefront of fashion. Before then, models were anonymous, utilitarian clotheshorses usually employed by a single designer. (Boston Globe)
* Couture off to sheer start at half-dressed Dior Jul 8, 2009
At Christian Dior, madcap British designer John Galliano paid homage to the women who made a living modeling the New Look styles that catapulted Dior to fashion legend after World War II.. Except that Gallianos models looked as if theyd been wrenched from the dressing rooms halfway through their wardrobe changes: Models wore a waspwaisted bar jacket with just a garter belt and stockings or a bubble skirt with a bra X but rarely both elements of Diors legendary skirt suits at the same... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Divisadero Corridor - bohemian chic Jul 5, 2009
Must-have: Worn Free's T-shirts featuring cultural icons like Kurt Cobain ($25-$49), never-worn Christian Dior 1980s gold metal frames ($175). The 415: 260 Divisadero St.; (415) 845-4722. (San Francisco Chronicle)
No cramp in shop's style Jul 4, 2009
She thinks her best "find" at Clothes Chick was buying a blue-and-white Christian Dior bag for $50 to $70 when it would have cost $500 or more if she'd bought it elsewhere. Reaver said she buys the clothes outright rather than holding them on consignment as some other upscale boutiques do. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Blaming the Burqa Jul 2, 2009
The burqa is not a religious sign; it is a sign of the subjugation, of the submission of women, said a straight-faced Sarkozy, whose lovely wife Carla Bruni has modeled high-end designers like Chanel, Versace, and Christian Dior. (Some may argue her best work is done wearing nothing at all. (Townhall.com)
Michelle Obama-Carla Bruni Fashion Duel Jun 16, 2009
Since she married France's diminutive leader Nicolas Sarkozy last year, the 5'9" (175 centimeter) -tall first lady has largely stuck to flats for her public appearances. Bruni-Sarkozy's outfit, which also included a swingy black cashmere coat, was signed Christian Dior - her favorite label. Also true to form, Mrs. Obama's dress was by Narciso Rodriguez, one of the stable of American designers she champions. Britain's Daily Telegraph said photos of the two striding side-by-side on the red carpet... (CBS News -- Early Show)
* Christian Lacroix files for protection from creditors Jun 3, 2009
This was the system that had reaped mighty profits for established houses like Christian Dior and Chanel. But despite years of critical success, the company failed to break even, let alone turn a profit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Carla beats Queen in hat poll Jun 2, 2009
Bruni-Sarkozy wore a stylish Christian Dior pillbox hat to meet the queen during a state visit to Britain last year. "Hugh Jackman's outback hat, worn in the film 'Australia,' not only achieved instant fame on the big screen but also popularised the look for men's casual wear generally," Wright added. (iAfrica.com)
Designer Summer Sunglasses for Men,... May 23, 2009
Looks Christian Dior, Ed Hardy, D&G, Tom Ford, Burberry, Versace ... Christian Dior has a reputation for producing some absolutely fantastic styles - whether the subject in question be eyewear, neckwear, or any other facet of men's fashion, casual and formal. (Suite101.com)
How A Conn. Boy Earned His Fashion Stripes May 21, 2009
Sweating profusely, we made it out just in time to catch Anna Wintour sprinting from the Christian Dior show and into her limousine. Growing up in a sleepy Connecticut suburb, the only education I had in high fashion happened at the T.J. Maxx around the corner from home, where name brands like Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein could be purchased for "basement bottom bargains." Wearing button downs and collared tees emblazoned with the Polo player emblems in high school was one way to ensure your... (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
GOSSIP GIRL SHOWDOWN! May 11, 2009
While Jessica Szohr initially wowed the crowds with her sophisticated strapless black Christian Dior gown and pulled back pony-tail, seconds later Leighton Meester stole the spotlight with her paisley print Louis Vuitton look and new light locks. But perhaps it was Blake Lively, the last to arrive, who really made jaws drop with her showy teal Versace number and slicked back up-do. (Teen Vogue)
* Strike a pose May 6, 2009
the curator Kohle Yohannan said last week, referring to a celebrated Richard Avedon photograph of 1955 that depicted the attenuated mannequin Dovima (nee Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba) wearing a Christian Dior sheath and sandwiched between monumental pachyderms. One could just as easily ask what Dovima With Elephants would have been without the elephants, of course, but then 3-tonne pachyderms dont rate the cultural attention devoted to beautiful clothes-hangers who weigh 50kg. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
The model as muse May 5, 2009
(Bundchen, by the way, wore Christian Dior. The Pats QB has become something of a regular at the lavish gala, having also attended with his ex, Bridget Moynahan. (Boston Globe)
Doris Duke: A style for the ages Apr 30, 2009
It's romantic to think of a time when designers such as Balenciaga, Christian Dior, and Emilio Pucci would host shows for exclusive clients in their salons. These days, fashion shows are cramped affairs with thousands of spectators alongside Hollywood ingenues (plus Rachel Zoe), who are shopping for dresses to wear to the Golden Globes. (Boston Globe)
Photos can now be shopping links, too Apr 13, 2009
NEW YORK - Inspiration comes in many forms, and in the case of James Everingham, it appeared as a pair of knockoff Christian Dior shoes ... Everingham came up with the idea after his wife spent hours figuring out what shoes "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker was wearing in a photo ($1,000 Christian Diors) and hours more looking for a similar, cheaper version. (Boston Globe)
Coty Inc. Announces New Global President of Coty Beauty Division Apr 10, 2009
He has also held positions at LVMH as International Marketing Director of Parfums Christian Dior, and President and CEO of Guerlain. Prior to his appointment at Coty, Semerari served as the President and CEO of Sephora Europe since October 2007. (PR Newswire)
* India has luxury potential, but sales call for patience Apr 7, 2009
So far more than 50 premium and luxury brands, including Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Christian Dior, Piaget, Moschino, Todds, Chanel and others, have set up shop in India, opening boutiques in five-star hotels and shopping malls. But window-shoppers have vastly outnumbered buyers, even throughout the economic boom that has just come to an end, said BK Murjani, who developed Indias first luxury mall in Mumbai. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
On Paris runways, the mouths roar Apr 2, 2009
At Christian Dior, hair was close to the scalp in a '20s flapper style, the locks held flat by hundreds of bobby pins. Givenchy rode the fence of big and flat with hair that was slicked down over the scalp but burst into tight crimped waves that hung down to the models' shoulders. (Boston Globe)
Folsom man pleads guilty to knockoff sales Mar 24, 2009
The items had brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Juicy Couture, Tiffany, Disney, and Hello Kitty on them. The estimated value of the bogus items is about $58,335. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Top 10 vintage shops Mar 13, 2009
706 W. Montecito Ave., Phoenix 602-277-5765 Whether you're looking for an old Rolling stones concert tee or a 1960's Christian Dior cocktail dress, Hollywood Regency is a fantastic treasure trove full of one of kind men's and women's vintage fashions. Owner Heidi Owens hand picks all of the retro pieces dating the 1940's - 1970's; she also sells mid-century house wears and furniture. (AZCentral -- Style)
Animal-inspired collections roam Paris catwalks... Mar 10, 2009
"She proves that you can be wildly successful and creative and still have moral values," Pink told reporters at a post-show event organized by animal rights group PETA which has staged protests outside displays by other Paris labels, including Christian Dior and Jean Paul Gaultier. But mostly, McCartney's collection hinged around delicate black lace. (The Drudge Report)
Barbie Celebrates 50 Years Mar 9, 2009
According to Mattel, Barbie has worked with over 70 of the biggest names in designer fashion including Yves St Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Christian Dior, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Calvin Klein, Versace, Vera Wang, Diane Von Furstenberg, Patricia Field and Monique Lhuillier. A series of novels published by Random House during the Sixties chronicled her life as Barbara Millicent Roberts. (Suite101.com)
Dior witnessing growth, says CEO Mar 8, 2009
Last month, the Christian Dior Group reported a 4 percent rise in sales to 17 ... The Christian Dior Couture fashion activities recorded revenues of 765 million euros, stable at constant exchange rates and 3 percent lower at current exchange rates. (India Times)
Green shopping: Don't say 'eww,' to thrift stores Mar 2, 2009
My husband wears Kenneth Cole, JoS. A. Bank, and Christian Dior. Many of the items I buy are brand-new. (Christian Science Monitor)
'Taxes' lost in the spin cycle Mar 1, 2009
-- Day 2 offers a choice between a guided tour of an antique flea market or a champagne reception at Mademoiselle Coco Chanel's apartment ($100 a head), or visiting the fashion house of Christian Dior ($100). Then there's lunch on embassy row and afternoon shopping - all culminating with a birthday celebration dinner for the mayor at the Htel de Paiva, on the Champs-Elyses. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Flashes of high style in Italy's small towns Feb 28, 2009
Today, Chanel, Gucci, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana and Herm. s are contained in exquisitely maintained shops within Ratti's walls, while fresh picks from Lanvin and Moncler, selected by Silvana's daughter Matilde, appeal to a younger generation. (International Herald Tribune)
How to wear a hat Feb 25, 2009
From a 15th-century Venetian Doge's hat, a curious object shaped rather like a cranial codpiece (which probably tells you all you need to know about the wearer) to the Egyptian Anubis funeral mask (600-300BC) that provided inspiration for the spectacular head coverings at the 2004 haute couture Christian Dior show, Jones's curatorial eye delights in materials and shapes from the past ... The Christian Dior Arrow hat, as worn by the dancer Margot Fonteyn, is a classic example of the genre:... (Times Online)
Record bids for YSL private art Feb 24, 2009
Saint Laurent and Mr Berge began collecting art in the 1950s, at a time when the young designer was gaining a worldwide reputation with the fashion house Christian Dior. He needed art "like water to survive", in the words of one dealer, and acknowledged that his creations were inspired by his passion for paintings. (BBC News -- Europe)
Saint Laurent art auction -'sale of the century' Feb 22, 2009
Saint Laurent and Berge started collecting art in the 1950s, when the designer catapulted to fame at the Paris fashion house Christian Dior. As their fortunes grew with the launch of Yves Saint Laurent's own line, they continued to collect, working largely with private dealers and buying what caught their eye. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Leading Perfume and Celebrity Fragrance Retailer The Cosmetics Haven Relaunches Web Site Feb 19, 2009
At The Cosmetics Haven, shoppers can find 100 percent genuine designer perfumes and fragrances, such as fragrances from Burberry, Christian Dior and Gucci, and from Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. "The Cosmetics Haven stocks thousands of fragrances including many that are discontinued, but only products that are 100 percent genuine - buyers won't find knock-offs. With the ability to shop 24/7 and no pushy salespeople, why shop anywhere else for discount designer fragrances and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Designer-swap store opens on Keeaumoku Feb 14, 2009
Vicky s Creation, in the Samsung Plaza, carries products by designers such as Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton. It is open Monday through Saturday. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Thorpe wonders: 'How many times?' Feb 8, 2009
Having already appeared in a swag of shows for prestigious fashion houses including Balenciaga, young Londoner Jethro has become the subject of a bizarre and somewhat off-putting photographic portfolio by the international fashion powerhouse Hedi Slimane, the former menswear designer for Christian Dior Homme. The series of images show an androgynous Jethro applying tarty blue eyeshadow and cherry-red lipstick, adorning himself in trashy women's jewellery, posing in his underwear and channelling... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Immersed in wedding plans, and then cancer Feb 7, 2009
It started innocently with a pair of Christian Dior sunglasses in the window of a Madison Avenue boutique. They were ideal for my vacation, so I ran in, put them on and glanced in the mirror. (MSNBC -- Health)
