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Chanel Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2007 'Runway Review'

2007-02-14T15:16:00.000-05:00

Chanel Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2007 'Runway Review'

German designer Karl Lagerfeld drew inspiration from '60s icon Edie Sedgwick for Chanel's Spring-Summer 2007 Haute Couture Collection in Paris on Tuesday.

As houses that produce haute couture continue to dwindle, Chanel is proving its commitment to preserving Haute Couture by buying up the embroiderers, featherers and shoemakers reports Reuters.

Among the featured artisans was Raymonde Pouzieux, who makes braids for Chanel's tweed suits on an ancient loom on her farm..

"My future is Chanel, the future of the other couture houses I don't really know," the German designer said after the show. "I only care what I'm doing. I'm not there to save the corporations. It's up to them to make an effort to save it

Glamorous, slim sequined gowns in metallic pink, burnished gold and gray , cloudlike skirts of see-through tulle , slim bodices made from tubes of organza that sprouted ostrich feathers at the sleeves and hem. Accessories included fingerless feather gloves and multiple rows of hoop earrings.

"This collection was ageless," said U.S. Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley. "It's for the 16-year-old girl, the woman who has a daughter who needs her first Chanel couture, and it's for the 60-year-old woman who is an executive who needs a beautiful tweed suit."

It will be interesting to see how Karl Lagerfeld's fascination with short , which serves girls like Sienna Miller & Lindsay Lohan , translate off the runway. An observation I have made with Chanel's Spring-Summer Pret-a-porter collection is that off the runway, even the it girls are wearing modified versions- where the major change is dress length.

At the end, a curtain drew back to reveal the massed Chanel workers: models, atelier staff, studio designers, and house ambassador Amanda Harlech, who all followed Lagerfeld out to share the applause reports Style.com.

Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2007 'Runway Slideshow'

Derek Lam Fall-Winter 2007 . 2008 Womens 'Runway Review'

2007-02-13T13:20:00.000-05:00

Derek Lam Fall-Winter 2007 . 2008 Womens 'Runway Slideshow'

For Fall-Winter 2007 . 2008, Derek Lam staples femininity and romanticism gave way to a sexy , chic and tougher Derek Lam Collection.

Inspired but the Frank Gehry building on the WestSide (NY), designer Derek Lam broke up the 80ish collection and mixed in asymmetrical pieces which echoed the Frank Gehry effect.

Lam searching for understanding in what a contemporary woman wants to reveal with her clothing, presented a strong silhouette with structured fabric. Lam says the structured fabric lends itself to revealing the body without being vulgar.

Derek Lam started things off with a pair of black leather-and-suede riding pants with a boxy, asymmetrical felt coat reports Style. com.

Lam also played with metallics

Dior Homme Fall-Winter 2007 . 2008 Mens 'Runway Review'

2007-02-11T20:24:00.000-05:00

Watch Dior Homme's Fall-Winter 2007 . 2008 Mens Paris 'Runway Video'

Dior Homme Fall-Winter 2007 . 2008 Mens Paris 'Runway Slideshow'

With designers in Milan and Paris cloning his super skinny silhouette , Dior Homme designer Hedi Slimane said goodbye to skinny, for a new silhouette. For Fall 2007. Winter 2008 Hedi Slimane sees the Dior Homme boy in dropped- crotch pants, and three-button jackets for a thin silhouette

"I changed the silhouette - tight at the top, but the sarouel pants," Slimane said backstage.

What ever you do for Fall 2007. Winter 2008 please say NO to sarouel pants.

As CATHY HORYN for NYT points out, Hedi Slimane's collection for Dior Homme moved neither forward nor backward, with Slimane still negotiating with Dior's parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton for the renewal of his contract, this collection is an interesting side step, that should keep Dior Homme's new flock happy.

Hedi Slimane offered sleek and tailored coats ( there was geometric metallic stitching, and one with beads reports Style.com), paired with sweater sleeves covering wrist and hands.

Hedi Slimane refined his suit, shortening the leg and wearing them with Doc Martens styled shoes.

Lucy Sykes, Alex Gaines and Susan Lazar Sample Sale!!!!

2006-11-14T15:09:00.000-05:00

SAMPLE SALE

Who: Lucy Sykes New York (women’s and children), Alex Gaines (women’s) and egg by Susan Lazar (children)

What: Sample Sale – 60-65% off Fall merchandise

Where: 230 West 39^th Street, 9^th Floor (between 7^th and 8^th Avenues)

Times Square or Penn Station subway stop

When: December 6, 7, 8 from 10am-6pm daily

Payment: Cash and major credit cards

Lucy Sykes New York:

Boys sweaters start at $40 (originally $110); Boys shirts start at $35 (originally $88); Boys Coats $90 (originally $250); Boys Pants $40 (originally start at $110)

Girls holiday dresses start at $40 (originally start at $120); Liberty corduroy dresses and skirts start at $50 (originally $143); coats and gilets start at $70 (originally start at $176); cardigans start at $40 (originally $110); Tops start at $30 (originally start at $88)

Womens Granny cardigan $110 (orig. $295); Dolman jacket $170 (orig$495); Skinny cord $95 (orig $265); liberty cotton blouse $105 (orig $295)

Alex Gaines:

Tunic sweaters $150 (orig $425); Wool skirts $125 (orig $350); Wool/cashmere coats $350 (orig $795); Wool/jersey turtlenecks $55 (orig $150)

Egg by Susan Lazar:

Blankets start at $50 (originally $120); jersey tees, leggings and onesies start at $10(originally $30); and voile dresses, pants, tops and hats start at $15
(originally $35).

Refresh

2006-11-01T14:48:00.000-05:00

If you are a regular at momist.com you have probably noticed some big changes, after a few weeks of going back and forth, I decided to empty the database and start again. I had over 26000 products listed but many of them were not categorized or tagged. I will be adding products daily with proper categories, reviews and tags, which will make it easier for you to find the luxury items you crave. I am hoping that the site picks up with influencers who will eventually be tagging, reviewing items and sharing personal images. The blog will now be focused on detailing changes, product additions & sales at momist.com. For luxury products launches visit frillr.com

To get things started Dior Homme.

Louis Vuitton GM monogram miroir Alma bag

2006-10-19T17:56:00.000-04:00

Louis Vuitton's GM monogram miroir Alma bag is sure to be a must have for Spring 2007. At the 2007 Spring LV show in Paris, pop babe Janet Jackson showed off her Louis Vuitton GM monogram miroir Alma bag.

63' Vertigo

2006-10-19T17:52:00.000-04:00

The new 63' Vertigo arrives to immense acclaim.
With its harmonic and slender lines, Riva reinterprets the "open" concept.
A roll bar design emphasizes its unique style, permitting a spacious opening in the rear of the cockpit - an accent to her resolute spirit.
The central command position sports the latest generation navigation instruments and the power seat pays homage to the Rivarama.
The interiors exude maximum space and comfort.
Below deck, natural light cast a natural glow from the large side windows.
Light oak and wenge wood give Vertigo a further touch of modernity, without foregoing Riva's distinctive elegance.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

2006-10-19T17:50:00.000-04:00

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Quadrate flute from Calvin Klein Home

2006-10-19T17:47:00.000-04:00

The Quadrate flute from Calvin Klein Home. $25 at Calvin Klein Boutique. Call (212) 292-9000.

Sei Water

2006-10-18T18:32:00.000-04:00

Drink Water from Sei'simple and stylish bottle.

Sei Water

http://www.balduccis.com
Catskill mountain spring water, $1.89, by Sei, from Balducci's, 81 Eighth Avenue (at 14th), New York, tel: 1.212 741 3700

Rolls Royce Coupe

2006-10-18T18:22:00.000-04:00

Not much details, on this Rolls Royce Coupe designed by DC. The Rolls Royce Coupe bares the look of the Nissan 350Z. AutoExpress has a couple of shots of the car caught in the wild.
Rolls Royce Coupe

Zelens Day Cream

2006-10-18T18:09:00.000-04:00

A light, protective day cream with an exclusive blend of moisturisers that provides instant hydration and the continuous moisture balance needed to keep your skin healthy. Potent antioxidants provide not merely long-lasting SPF20 protection against UVB/UVA rays
Price: £135

Zelens Day Cream

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Empty Kitchen

2006-10-18T17:57:00.000-04:00

"Empty Kitchen" designed by Gao Kai Bo is a modern and still kitchen. It is designed for the future. "Empty Kitchen" has a small surface area where we can place it anywhere in a room. "Empty Kitchen" has three function, washing, processing & cooking.

LG's Art home appliance

2006-10-18T17:39:00.000-04:00

LG Electronics, will produce its Art home appliance, covered in floral patterns created by famous Korean painter Seung-rim Ha and embedded with sparkling Swarovski crystal.

Seung-rim Ha created the flowery prints that adorn the refrigerators and washing machines after LG sought out the renowned Korean painter to help design a refrigerator and a washing machine as beautiful as it was functional, said a LG spokesman.

For an even more sophisticated look, LG's designers surrounded Ha's motif with Swarovski crystal, giving it a truly distinguished air. LG plans to expand this artistic product line to include washing machines, air conditioners and other household appliances.

Bling H2O

2006-10-18T17:35:00.000-04:00

Bling H2O is the inspiration of Kevin G. Boyd, Hollywood writer-producer. While working on various studio lots where image is of the utmost importance he noticed that you could tell a lot about a person by the bottled water they carried.

Bling H2O was fashioned to make that defining statement. The mission was to offer a product with an exquisite face to match exquisite taste. The product is strategically positioned to target the expanding super-luxury consumer market. Initially introduced to hand-selected athletes and actors, Bling H2O is now excitedly expanding it’s availability. Bling H2O has been featured at many recent celebrity events including the MTV Video Music Awards and television’s biggest event, The Emmys. Bling H20 is pop-culture in a bottle. But it’s not for everyone, just those that Bling.

Givenchy Black Box

2006-10-18T17:30:00.000-04:00

Each year Givenchy unveils a Black Box creation in a special limited edition. For the second edition of the Black Box this year, Givenchy Artistic Director Riccardo Tisci has dreamt up a truly unique accessory, a stylish evening bag with a discreetly enigmatic sparkle, nestled in a black lacquered wooden case.

AVO 80th Anniversary – The birthday cigar

2006-10-18T17:26:00.000-04:00

For Avo Uvezian, cigars are one of the pleasures of life that he loves to share with others. This is why he has created a very exceptional cigar to celebrate his 80th birthday. The anniversary cigar is a Belicoso format – as was his first cigar composition at the beginning of the 1980s. AVO 80th Anniversary – The birthday cigar

Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor

2006-10-18T16:31:00.000-04:00

After 15 years as Allure's editor-in-chief, Linda Wells has learned a thing or two about beauty--things that other people might not tell you. From how to keep lip gloss on longer than six minutes, to the best fix for frizzy hair, to how to use the latest anti-aging products, ALLURE: CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY EDITOR has all the answers. The book includes essential makeup techniques, sidebars, expert tips, emergency fixes, and information on how to get the best products for your money. Writing with the humor and honesty for which Allure is known, Linda and her editors share every dirty secret, explode many common beauty myths, and give readers the honest truth about how to look their best.

Trends from Paris Fashion Week

2006-10-11T18:23:00.000-04:00

Trends from Paris Fashion Week

Karl Lagerfeld: Les Musiques Que J'aime

2006-10-09T21:30:00.000-04:00

Karl Lagerfeld's favorite songs on a two disc set , will be available in November. Until then preview tracks here Karl Lagerfeld: Les Musiques Que J'aime

Mercedes Carlsson CK60

2006-10-09T21:12:00.000-04:00

Germany's Carlsson has unveiled the CK60. Based on the CL 600, the car's V12 develops 600 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 1024 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. Zero to 62 mph takes just 4.4 seconds. Carlsson also offers a selection of custom wheels, as well as a unique body kit. The tuner offers an adjustable suspension system it calls C-Tronic. The technology allows the car's ride height to be adjusted by 30mm.
Mercedes Carlsson CK60

Plus Minus Air Purifer

2006-10-09T21:10:00.000-04:00

Plus Minus, Japan known for their simple designs has announced series 3 of their popular line. The Air Purifer is sleek and modern appliance. Since it is an appliance that cleans the air by passing it through a filter, it is better that the design too be an attractive one touts Plus Minus. It comes in black, gray and white.The front casing, made of metal and which has tiny holes in it, forms a kind of texture which isn't conspicuous. The upper surface is the section through which the clean air is expelled; shaped like the end of a bugle, it follows the flow of air.

Ferrari Dino

2006-10-07T19:04:00.000-04:00

Germany's Autobild magazine new issue features an illustration of a new Ferrari Dino sports cars. The original Dino, produced from 1968 to 1976, was a relatively low-cost mid-engined two-seater.

In recent years, there have been rumors about a new entry-level Ferrari bearing the Dino nameplate. In April, Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo denied plans for a new, cheaper model.

Ferrari Dino

Artists Toys Visionaire

2006-10-07T19:01:00.000-04:00

After the run-away success of Visionaire #44: Toys and Visionaire 45: More Toys, both of with featured a set of 10 adorable yet provocative adult playthings created in collaboration with the cult toy manufacturer, Kid Robot, by an assortment of today’s hottest fashion designers, the editors of Visionaire will launch the 2006 edition, Artist Toys.

The shape of this new original toy multiple is brand new. The artists who have been selected to customize the new prototype include painter Alex Katz; sculptors Tim Noble & Sue Webster and Tony Oursler; conceptual artist Rob Pruitt; graphic designer Chip Kidd; illustrator Robert Crumb and many more.

dl & co. 'memento mori' silver skull by douglas little

2006-10-07T18:54:00.000-04:00

the silver skull by douglas little for dl & co. is unusual, gothic, and classic. it can be used as a paperweight, cardholder, or simply as a conversation piece.

dl & co. 'memento mori' silver skull by douglas little $300