Author: Marta Walsh

les fidèles de Chanel

Introducing LES FIDÈLES DE CHANEL.

Coco Chanel was a famously unique woman with her own visionary lifestyle and aesthetic. The iconic house of Chanel has always celebrated women of her likeness, with strong personal styles and engaging histories. In 2009, Chanel selected five women to be ambassadresses of the Brand. Known as “les fidèles de chanel”, they are (see image below, from left): Jen Brill, Caroline Sieber, Vanessa Traina, Leigh Lezark, and Poppy Delevingne.


LES FIDÈLES DE CHANEL, from left: Jen Brill, Caroline Sieber, Vanessa Traina, Leigh Lezark, and Poppy Delevingne.

Jen Brill, photo agent:

Personal Style: High heels, red lips and red nails
Fashion Inspiration: Exene Cervenka from the band X
Beauty Icons: Lula (Laura Dern) and Perdita (Isabella Rossellini) from David Lynch’s Wild at Heart
Beauty Routine: Facials from Christine Chin, CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Gabrielle and CHANEL Dragon nail colour
Her Cause: RxArt, which raises money to incorporate fine art in children’s hospitals

Caroline Sieber, stylist/brand consultant:

Shopping Destination: Paris
Favorite Purchases: Oversized quilted handbag and over-the-knee flat crocodile boots, both from the CHANEL Paris-Moscow collection
Beauty Regime: Caritas Paris for massages and facials, CHANEL Rouge Allure Lip Colour in Delicieuse
Her Cause: Lavender Trust, a charity that raises funds to support breast cancer awareness amongst young women

Vanessa Traina, stylist/brand consultant:

Beauty Icon: Lauren Hutton in the 1970s, specifically for her natural beauty – “and we both have the same gap in our teeth!”
Recent Purchases: A few key pieces from CHANEL, including a black classic tweed jacket, which incorporate easily into her wardrobe of mainly black separates and black leather
Top Three Treatments: Pedicures with CHANEL’s spring 2010 nail colour Particulière, CHANEL Hydramax + Active Sérum, and CHANEL Sublimage eye cream
Her Cause: The Nick Traina Foundation, which provides help for bio-polar children and suicide prevention for young adults

Leigh Lezark, headliner of the misshapes:

Style Icons: Siouxsie Sioux and Grace Coddington
Inspiration: Karl Lagerfeld
Best Shopping: Tokyo and Mexico City
Beauty Regime: Black hair dye, lots of moisturizer, a good flat iron, CHANEL Le Crayon Kohl eyeliner in Noir, a cleansing mask, and a morning coffee after walking her dog
Her Causes: New Yorkers for Children and Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled

Poppy Delevingne, model/actress:

Fashion Icon: Jane Birkin
Style Signature: Azzedine Alaia dresses worn under CHANEL jackets
Beauty Tips: Sleep at least 8 hours a night, carry CHANEL Correcteur Perfection cover-up sticks (she has two in her handbag), and CHANEL Sublimage Eye Cream for sparkly fresh eyes all through the day
Her Causes: Save the Children and the Make a Wish Foundation

Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning at Sundance 2010

WATCH: Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning answered questions from the audience at the Sundance Film Festival 2010 premiere of THE RUNAWAYS.

The Runaways will be released in theaters on March 19, 2010!

Also WATCH: Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning arrive on the red carpet for the world premiere of THE RUNAWAYS at The Sundance Film Festival 2010!

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FASHION & STYLE: Interview with actress/model Sarah Natochenny

Watch FASHION & STYLE with actress/model Sarah Natochenny. Beautiful co-host Natascha Bessez talks with Sarah about being the voice of Ash on Pokemon and more. Sarah is multi talented and discover more about her career in this exclusive interview only on FASHION & STYLE.

FASHION & STYLE is brought to you by Reynolds & Associates.

FASHION & STYLE: Interview with actor Tobias Truvillion

Watch FASHION & STYLE with host Robert Reynolds as he interviews actor Tobias Truvillion. Many of you may know Tobias from playing the character Vincent Jones on ABC’s “One Life To Live“. Tobias talks about his career, inspirations and his role in the new movie “Brooklyn’s Finest” – Launch Date: March 2010. FASHION & STYLE is brought to you by Reynolds & Associates.

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Tobias Truvillion and Reynolds
From Left: Robert Reynolds and Tobias Truvillion

FASHION & STYLE in Soho

Watch this teaser clip of FASHION & STYLE as co-host Natascha Bessez talks with actress/model Sarah Natochenny, and Reynolds talks with actor Tobias Truvillion in Soho, NYC. FASHION & STYLE is brought to you by Reynolds & Associates.

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From Left: Natascha Bessez with actress/model Sarah Natochenny

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From Left: Tobias Truvillion, Natascha Bessez, and Reynolds

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Reynolds (left) talks with actor Tobias Truvillion (right)

Pierre Cardin 60 Years of Innovation: The Book

ASSOULINE Announces the Release of PIERRE CARDIN: 60 YEARS OF INNOVATION By Jean-Pascal Hesse.

“Geometric motifs, asymmetry, oversized buttons and collars, hooped dresses, vinyl inserts-Cardin is an original in every sense of the word.”

ASSOULINE - Pierre Cardin: 60 Years of Innovation

ASSOULINE is delighted to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the Masion Cardin, with the publication of a commemorative retrospective of the work of its founder, fashion designer Pierre Cardin.

Born in 1922 in San Biagio di Callalta, near Venice, Pierre Cardin immigrated to Paris in 1924. After working briefly with Elsa Schiaparelli, Cardin joined Dior in 1946 and opened his own couture house in 1950. He was a pioneer from the start, creating a design-based, architectural fashion with a futurist sensibility. Cardin also had an avant-garde understanding of fashion’s relationship to new audiences, presenting his collections to large crowds. He was the first to demonstrate that fashion can be both a creative process and a business-and that one man can excel as both a businessman and an artist.

This volume is a tribute to this extraordinarily innovative and iconoclastic designer, taking a primarily visual perspective, highlighting Pierre Cardin’s contributions to the world of couture, fashion, and perfume, reflecting his spirit and energy as well as the brand’s international presence.

$120.00, Spring 2010, hardcover/jacket, 300 pages, 11 2/5 x 14 2/5″, 29 x 36.8 cm, 200 illustrations, ISBN: 9782759404247

Available at: assouline.com

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jean-Pascal Hesse, who holds a degree in history, has been director of communications at the Cardin fashion house for close to 15 years.

ABOUT ASSOULINE:
Renowned for their highly original graphic concept, ASSOULINE books and luxury gift items are works of art that capture culture and bring it to life. The spirit and ‘savoir faire’ of the company have contributed to the creation of a unique and eclectic, chic and elegant brand that is immediately identifiable. ASSOULINE publications have been translated into more than ten languages and are available in the most exclusive retail destinations worldwide. ASSOULINE’s Paris boutique opened in 2005, ASSOULINE at The Plaza Hotel, in New York City opened its doors in 2008, ASSOULINE West Hollywood and ASSOULINE Las Vegas both opened in December 2009.

CHOO 24:7

The Jimmy Choo shoe was one of my favorite characters on the hit TV series “Sex and The City“. It’s also synonymous to classic and quality shoes. This is why I’m excited about the new CHOO 24:7 which is a special collection that Jimmy Choo has just launched for Spring Summer 2010.

Choo 24:7 by Jimmy Choo

CHOO 24:7-GLENYS. Kid, black.

CHOO 24:7 is the ‘perfect shoe wardrobe’ with updated versions of Tamara Mellon’s favourite styles in a variety of colours, materials and heel heights. Taking the Jimmy Choo woman from day to evening, 7 days a week, this is the definitive assortment of iconic Jimmy Choo shapes: The ‘Icons’, the ‘Perfect Platforms’, the ‘Perfect Pointy-toe Pump’, the ‘Perfect Round-toe Pump’, the ‘Perfect Flat’, the ‘Perfect Wedge’ and the ‘Perfect Evening’. These classic Choo styles remain iconic since their original conception, and have been the shoe choice of celebrities and sophisticated women alike, time and time again.

You can now browse the collection and watch the exclusive 24:7 film presented by Tamara Mellon on jimmychoo.com.

Here’s a sneak peek to the rest of the new CHOO 24:7 shoe collection by Jimmy Choo:

Choo 24:7 by Jimmy Choo
CLUE. Patent, black.

Choo 24:7 by Jimmy Choo
FINLAY. Glitter fabric, gold.

Choo 24:7 by Jimmy Choo
LACE. Glitter fabric, champagne.

Choo 24:7 by Jimmy Choo

LANCE. Mirror leather, bronze.

Choo 24:7 by Jimmy Choo
LEWIS. Leopard print patent, natural.

Choo 24:7 by Jimmy Choo
PRIVATE. Patent, nude.

Choo 24:7 by Jimmy Choo
QUIET. Patent, red.

Choo 24:7 by Jimmy Choo
LOCKETT. Patent black.

 

 

Fashionable Istanbul by Avea

With the first Fashionable Istanbul by Avea, that has been organised by the partnership of Baykam & RBM from Turkey and IMG, the creator of “Fashion Week” events, Istanbul successfully managed to be one of the world’s fashion capitals.

Fashionable Istanbul

Having had 5 fashion giants and entered into the world fashion calendar with a superb show, Fashionable Istanbul by Avea was at the heart of the fashion world during 3 days. In the event taking place between 23 and 25 October 2009 there was an amazing excitement as amongst other prestigious fashion weeks such as London, Milan, Paris, Berlin…

Fashionable Istanbul by Avea which welcomed important guests from the fashion and business world attracted attention of the fashion world by the participation of the international press.

Fashionable Istanbul : now the countdown begins…June 2010.