Fashion – FVM

ANNA SUI – UNCONVENTIONAL NOSTALGIA

Posted on February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Drawing inspiration from the lavish lifestyles of 1930s socialites, creative visionary Anna Sui’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection, “Madcap Heiress,” is a nostalgic tribute to extravagant and unconventional lives of real-life heiresses such as Barbara Hutton and Peggy Guggenheim. Sui envisions her muses as affluent, carefree heiresses who indulged in luxurious mink furs and slender cigarettes, their lives marked by opulence and decadence. While maintaining her brand’s signature style of mixing and matching an array of patterns,…

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CHANEL TRANSITIONS TO INFINITE

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The CHANEL Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture show, held at the Grand Palais in Paris, showcased a captivating collection inspired by the concept of infinite movement. The color palette gracefully transitioned from day to night, featuring hues of white, pastels, bright tones, midnight blue, and black. Notable designs included a sunshine yellow suit, a lilac dress with box pleats, a white and black tweed suit adorned with paint and embroidery, and an orange-pink coat paired with…

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DIOR SAYS METAMORPHOSIZE

Posted on January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Kim Jones, the artistic director of Dior Men since 2018, has been making waves in the fashion industry with his innovative approach to menswear. For the Winter 2025-2026 collection at the École Militaire, Jones drew inspiration from Christian Dior’s Ligne H collection from 1954-55, exploring the transformation of menswear. In a unique move, Jones presented a formal men’s couture collection intertwined with ready-to-wear pieces, particularly at the beginning and end of the show. This blending…

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LOUIS VUITTON’S CULTURE & PHILOSOPHY

Posted on January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Louis Vuitton presented the highly anticipated Men’s Fall-Winter 2025 Collection by menswear creative director Pharrell Williams and Nigo,the artistic director of Kenzo menswear during Paris Fashion Week. The event showcased a unique collaboration between the two style icons, merging their creative visions and influences to create a collection that masterfully blended archival elements with contemporary streetwear aesthetics. The Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall-Winter 2025 collection, presented amidst an arrangement of archival showcases, embodies the LVERS philosophy…

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ELIE SAAB – OPULENCE OF HERITAGE & CRAFTMANSHIP

Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Elie Saab’s 45th-anniversary celebration, “The 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab,” held in Riyadh, was an unforgettable event that merged the worlds of high fashion, art, and entertainment. The extravagant fashion show featured a seemingly endless red carpet, hosting a plethora of A-list celebrities that rivaled even the most exclusive Oscars after-parties. The event showcased Elie Saab’s exquisite craftsmanship through a breathtaking display of 300 one-of-a-kind gowns, modeled by 90 stunning models, and styled by the…

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LUXURY OF BOMBAY

Posted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Ajio Luxe Wkend is an experiential event that aims to redefine luxury by bringing together a diverse array of experiences in art, design, fashion, and immersive offerings. With a focus on inclusivity, progressiveness, and interactivity, the event showcases both homegrown and international brands while pushing boundaries and creating a one-of-a-kind experience for attendees. In its fourth edition, Ajio Luxe Wkend, organized in association with Chivas Glassware and HSBC, took place from January 12-14, 2024, at…

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INDIAS VIBRANT TEXTILE LEGACY AT ART MUMBAI

Posted on November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The second edition of the highly anticipated annual Tarun Tahiliani Parade graced Art Mumbai 2024, serving as a grand celebration of India’s diverse artistic heritage. Over the past three decades, the Tarun Tahiliani brand has consistently used this heritage as a backdrop to unveil its captivating collections. The event masterfully weaved together performing arts from across the nation and seamlessly integrated them with the artisans’ craftsmanship, showcased through the brand’s exquisite ensembles. Each act transcended…

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WHIMSICAL PLAYFUL ELEGANCE

Posted on October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Blazy’s latest collection invites us to reconnect with our inner child. Oversized silhouettes take center stage, reminiscent of kids donning their parents’ clothes after they’ve stepped out. This is undoubtedly the slouchiest look we’ve seen from Blazy yet, featuring long, flowing waistcoats, airy coach jackets, and dramatically oversized shoulders. The collection exudes a sense of childlike wonder, showcased in a vibrant kaleidoscopic color palette and a whimsical sweater vest adorned with a playful matchstick print….

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AVANTGARDE TO FUTURISTIC ELEMENTS

Posted on October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Prada and Simons challenged fashion norms in their latest collection, fusing traditional and futuristic elements. The showcase at Prada Foundation featured fewer but intricately detailed outfits on an aqua-green carpet. Absent were brand ambassadors, focusing attention solely on the clothes as a “tribute to individuality.” The collection spanned conservative to avant-garde, with floral patterns on modest tops contrasting metallic cutout dresses. Outerwear mixed glossy leather with pastel synthetics, while eveningwear catered to diverse tastes. Footwear…

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Jacqueline Murphy’s “The Admired:” A Dramatic Journey Through Time and Vaulting Ambition

Posted on September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 by Faith Boutin and Murray Rosen

The Event The fascinating short film “The Admired,” a highly lauded feature created, co-written, directed, produced, and performed by Jacqueline Murphy, was screened on August 24, 2024 at the Tarzana International Film Festival at the Sherman Oaks Galleria. After the screening, everyone in attendance was invited to the nearby P.F. Chang’s restaurant for some fabulous fare, graciously provided by Murphy and her husband Fred Stahl, who is a powerhouse in his own right in the…

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