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“To create this jewel box is the starting point of the relaunching of the couture house,” explains Bertrand Guyon, design director of Schiaparelli. “It takes time to rebuild something from scratch, especially after 60 years of absence. But we are in the very place where she used to work.”

“She” is Elsa Schiaparelli, daughter of an Italian scholar, who transported her own curious mind from her native Rome into the fashion arena of 1920s Paris. Schiaparelli’s initial success was in 1927, with knitwear featuring trompe l’oeil details, and her artistic whimsy soon dovetailed with the surrealist movement of the 1930s. Salvador Dalí, Man Ray and Jean Cocteau were among the friends who either influenced or contributed to her work. Dalí in particular was key to Schiaparelli designs still considered iconic, notably her lobster dress and shoe hat, both from 1937. The world’s most stylish women, including Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn, wore her clothes.

With the outbreak of World War II, Schiaparelli decamped to New York. When she returned, she discovered that Christian Dior’s postwar New Look had spirited fashion away from her aesthetic. Schiaparelli closed her atelier in 1954 and lived a quiet life until her death in 1973.

It was Diego Della Valle, founder and president of Italian label Tod’s, who saw the potential of reopening Schiaparelli. He bought the house, including 21 Place Vendôme, in 2006. Della Valle had enjoyed success in 2002 with the revival of French footwear brand Roger Vivier, so why not Schiaparelli? The label relaunched in 2012; Guyon signed on as design director in 2015.

Guyon’s primary focus: balancing modernity with expectations of those elements that define the house’s legacy. “Schiaparelli was not only about surrealism,” he points out. “Her success was broader than that. My take is to move away from this so people can see that Schiaparelli relates to the contemporary woman.” The label has once again attracted the notice of stylish clients, including Tilda Swinton, Kristin Scott Thomas and Thandie Newton.

For his Fall/Winter 2017 haute-couture collection, Guyon explored lightness and femininity: Pleated-tulle gowns seem weightless if not for the flurry of crystals or beading, while one waist detail—a wide red ribbon with crystal buckle—is actually a trompe l’oeil effect, one of several nods to the house’s founder.

Schiaparelli was also passionate about embellishments on the bodice, neckline or shoulder: When a woman was sitting at a restaurant or nightclub, she reasoned, these were the sparkle that might catch someone’s eye. Guyon has updated that idea with a pair of embroidered jackets, each crafted using motifs from the archives. “I keep the original embroidery but create a new jacket with it, so that women of today can wear a great piece mixing the past and the present.”

At 21 Place Vendôme, those jackets reside alongside accessories—costume jewels that include Schiaparelli's iconic pierced heart as a crystal brooch, for example—as well as capsule collection of "prêt-à-couture" pieces. Located on the third floor, Schiaparelli avoids street-level traffic, but all are welcome. Photos of the space aren't publicized, as Guyon prefers to maintain an air of exclusivity.Read more at:formal wear brisbane | formal wear melbourne

  

We've all got our fashion scars. For some it's a tragic trend that lives on in yearbook photos. Others were called four-eyes through their adolescence. For me, it used to be flats. But not just any flats — fancy flats. Standing 5'11" by my sophomore year of high school, I never felt comfortable in the stacked platforms and skinny stilettos my shorter friends collected. So I wore flat sandals to homecoming, a ballet slipper to my cousin's bar mitzvah, and (gasp!) kitten heels to prom. I was feeling wild that day.

So now that I feel comfortable in my skin — all five feet and 11 inches of it — I wear heels every occasion I get. Something about them makes me feel special like no flat can. So when it came time to walk down the aisle, albeit as a bridesmaid, I logged on for a digital heel hunt. And then the craziest thing happened. I clicked on, ordered, and wore a pair of fancy flats to my best friend's wedding. Here's why I'm glad I did . . . and am never going back.

The Venue

Turns out it's a pretty lousy idea to wear stilettos to a beach wedding, as a few of my friends found out the difficult way. The same goes for an outdoor ceremony on a lawn or — if we're being honest — any slippery surface (like, say, an aisle). Of course wedges are an option, but I find those can feel (and sound) a little heavy. So when I stepped onto the soft sand of Montauk, NY, in my rose-gold sandals, my feet felt like a day at the beach.

The Comfort

I have never made it through an entire wedding in whatever heels I arrived in (as candid dance floor photos can attest). At my friend's wedding at New York's Plaza Hotel, a pair of cage sandals left me barefoot and praising the powers that be that my gown was long enough to cover my feet. Not so with flats. I made it each step of the way right into the after-party without so much as a single Band-Aid.

The Fit

I've heard this word called "hemming" floating around with my shorter friends, but it's a problem I've never experienced first-hand. For me, gowns are a tough buy because I'm never sure whether they'll hit the floor or fall to an awkward ankle length. Fortunately, I found a dress that reached all the way down to my tippy toes — but just barely. If I had been wearing so much as a one-inch heel, I don't know if I could have said the same. Sure, lengthening is an option, but I saved that sweet, sweet cash for a shiny new clutch.

The Versatility

It's amazing what a good pair of shoes can do to upgrade an understated look. I have plenty of heels to throw on with my weekend denim, but I didn't realize until I owned my fancy flats that there was a void in my closet. Now, my strappy Jimmy Choo sandals are a summertime staple, and I've found myself repurposing them every chance I get. A flowy sun dress? Perfect. Sleek jeans? Yes, ma'am. And, when the invitation arrives, my next formal dress? Absofreakinglutely.Read more at:cheap formal dresses | white bridesmaid dresses

  

When it comes to sustainability, we're pretty hot on eco-friendly fashion and ethical clothing, but what about sustainable beauty?

What does sustainable beauty even mean? Is it a real thing or just another marketing ploy designed to seduce more spending?

To find out how it works IRL, we caught up with beauty companies across the world who are working to make sustainable beauty the industry standard.

It's not only about being cruelty-free and vegan either. Sustainability is a huge word that covers all manner of matters, and there's loads of ways to get involved and make a difference.

For an eco-powerhouse like The Body Shop, sustainability means that everything they do does no harm. Christopher Davis, Director of Corporate Responsibility, goes on to explain that the ultimate aim for the beauty business is to enable both the planet and its society to flourish.

'We all have a role to play to ensure the planet can flourish for years to come. Even though challenges like climate change can seem huge and frightening, we can all make positive choices, starting with how we behave, what we choose to buy and use."

What makes a beauty product sustainable?

Let's start with what goes into the product. Being accountable for the ingredients isn't just making sure they're of a high quality and sourced well. It's also thinking about the long-term impact of the ingredients and their impact on the environment.

Ericka Rodriguez, founder of AXIOLOGY, is proud to use no palm oil or palm oil derivatives in their products. 'Palm oil is causing widespread deforestation and causing the extinction of many animal species. We donate to the Orangutan Foundation International to help the orangutans during this crisis.'

Axiology boxes are sourced from women in Bali that recycle local rubbish into paper.

Innocent ingredients aside, sustainable beauty is also about the end to end process. It's about making sure everything from sourcing, manufacturing, packaging and selling is making the tiniest impact possible.

To The Body Shop, it also means the people involved in their supply chains and stores around the world are paid and treated fairly.

'Many companies buy all their ingredients from large international traders,' says Christopher, 'We take a different approach - 23 of our natural ingredients come through our pioneering Community Trade programme which benefits 25,000 people.'

At Jurlique, most of the ingredients are grown on their farm which is almost entirely energy self-sufficient thanks to the 140 solar panels and power production system. Jurlique also recycles water used at their factory to irrigate their crops and has switched from aluminium to 100% recyclable plastic tubes.

Is your skincare routine sustainable?

It's not all on the beauty businesses to turn things around. As consumers, we have a lot of power to make a change.

'By understanding more about what goes into a product, consumers can make sure their impact on the environment is a more positive one,' says Christopher, 'Anita Roddick always said to demand change when you go shopping and the best way to create change is to shop with ethical and sustainable retailers.'

We can start making sustainable choices just by looking at the label before we add it to our baskets. Look out for the Leaping Bunny logo, which certifies that the product was not tested on animals. The Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance logos are also a sign that the ingredients have been sustainably sourced.

Don't forget about the familiar ones either - when was the last time you checked for recycling labels?

It's not just the Western cosmetics brands that are adopting sustainable approaches either. Keep an eye out for international certifications too.

Joshua Lau, CEO of YesStyle notes that the organic & natural cosmetics market in South Korea has been rapidly growing as more consumers look for a healthier lifestyle. The South Korean government has recently introduced a new certification system, so look out for more eco-friendly K-Beauty products headed our way soon.

Once you've purchased a product, make sure you dispose of it correctly (i.e. don't pour something down the drain that is meant to go in the bin). If your packaging isn't recyclable, see if you can upcycle empty containers or find another use for it.Read more at:cheap bridesmaid dresses australia | bridesmaid dresses australia

  

For the first event of its kind, Vogue hosted a one-day-only conference of intimate and informative dialogues bringing together today’s most talented designers and editors. Presented by American Airlines and HP , and supported by Milk Studios, 360 guests were able to experience a series of no hold barred discussions on what it means to be designing and working in 2017, as well as what will come in the future.

The day kicked off with Milk Makeup touchups so guests could take on the day with a fresh face, as well as a delicious breakfast of American Airlines Flagship First Dining fruit skewers, pastries, juices and of course coffee. Anna Wintour gave opening remarks, which were followed throughout the day by Selby Drummond’s witty, but personal emceeing. Each panelist and their moderator gave such personal view into their lives as designers, professionals, and social media moguls, creating an inspiring, stimulating and inspirational environment at the beautiful Milk Studios venue in Chelsea.

The spectacular line up wasn’t the only thing to see though, as the space was outfitted in striking Vogue images, printed by HP that brought not only the spirit of Vogue, but also of the talent, who were walking the halls, to life. In true innovative fashion, select images were outfitted with augmented reality that could be accessed through the Aurasma phone application. To use, all you do is hold your phone over the image and the featured designer’s runway show would play.

The grand finale, and the highlight for many, was Rihanna’s conversation with Hamish Bowles, International Editor-at-Large. What a better way to end the day than to hear her speak candidly about Fenty beauty, her iconic yellow coat from the China: Through the Looking Glass Met Gala, a look encouraged by Anna herself, and her role in the highly anticipated Ocean’s Eight.

After 11 different panels, with 14 designers and industry influencers, along with Vogue’s powerhouse editors, the closing cocktail took place in the gallery, where HP’s brand new Sprockets brought the day to the next level by giving guests the opportunity to snap photos to reinventmemories. The day was truly a force of fashion.

The curated gallery exhibit features some of the best moments of Vogue, and is open to the public until October 26, 2017 at 450 West 15th St.Read more at:grey bridesmaid dresses | blue bridesmaid dresses

  

Fashion designers were challenged to come up with creative ideas from unusual materials at last week’s Elmore Field Days’ Ag Art competition.

Ag Art is a fashion competition that gives entrants the chance to go out and search through their environment and make something fascinating out of things you wouldn’t usually expect.

The competition was split up into four categories: avant garde, designer, 18 years and under and hats.

‘‘Ag Art gives young minds the opportunity to be creative by designing garments out of materials that are found on farms or on farming related industries,’’ organiser Lorraine Trewick said.

The first catwalk started on Tuesday which I was lucky enough to watch.

While watching the catwalk my heart was drawn to a magnificent garment called ‘Pickle Passion’; the garment was actually a Japanese-inspired look that was designed and developed by Nola Wallis.

‘‘Created from frost cloth dyed with wheat pickle and washed many times, insect mesh and insulation tape, a piece of Velcro from the dairy and budding tape crocheted and pressed flat for stems of the flowers and cut for the leaves,’’ Ms Wallis said.

The dress was gorgeous, it looked like something you could actually wear. I loved the checked effect created by the vertical and horizontal lines and the way the flowers were drawn together by a vine.

To see these garments in person was absolutely awe-inspiring and I would recommend to anyone who has an eye for fashion to go out to the Elmore Field Days in the upcoming years and go see for yourself just how remarkable these garments are.

Ag Art will happen again in 2018.Read more at:QueenieAu | bridesmaid dresses australia