Stella Tennant's family says she committed suicide
Relatives of British model Stella Tennant, who died in December at the age of 50, said the cause of death was suicide. “She could not continue to live, it is a matter of our deepest sadness and despair,” BBC News quotes the words from a statement from the family.
Previously, details about what caused the death of Stella Tennant were not reported. The police only claimed that they did not associate the death of the model with "suspicious circumstances."
Six months before his death, the ambassador for Chanel, Versace, Alexander McQueen, Helmut Lang and Dior parted ways with her husband, photographer David Lancet, with whom they had four children. Some media have hinted that the experiences of the breakup may have influenced her decision to commit suicide.
Stella Tennant's last catwalk at the Valentino couture show, January 2020 © PETER WHITE / GETTY IMAGES
Karl Lagerfeld's bodyguard wrote a memoir about the designer
Sebastian Jondo, who was an assistant, bodyguard and driver for designer Karl Lagerfeld for 20 years, has written a book about him. She was named "Ça va, cher Karl?" ("How are you, dear Karl?"). Virginie Muzat, editor of the French Vanity Fair and former fashion director at Le Figaro, who assisted Jondo in her work, described the biography as "a story of struggle, love, admiration and resilience." The book will be available to purchase from January 27 by pre-ordering it on the Flammarion website for € 19.90.
Cover of the book "Ça va, cher Karl?", Written by Karl Lagerfeld's bodyguard, Sebastian Jondo © editions.flammarion.com
A new Kiton boutique appeared in "Barvikha Luxury Village"
Towards the end of 2020, the Italian brand Kiton opened an updated boutique in Barvikha Luxury Village. The space expanded to 330 sq. m, and the interior, made in gray, beige, pale pink and brown, was replenished with walnut trim, brass details and laconic upholstered furniture. The rails house the men's and women's collection for the spring-summer 2021 season. In the work on it, the daughter of the founder of Kiton Maria Giovanna Paone was inspired by the work of the French artist of Russian origin Nicolas de Stael and the atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast. Among the items are down jackets, cashmere sweaters, silk shirts and linen dresses in blue, green, blue and sand colors.
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Winter sale continued in Vremena Goda galleries
In the Vremena Goda galleries there is a sale of men's, women's and children's collections for the fall-winter 2020/21 season. Discounts of up to 50% are available for brands such as Dior, Burberry, Brunello Cucinelli, Gerard Darel, Emporio Armani, Fabiana Filippi, Dsquared2, Paul & Shark, Billionaire, Eres and Agent Provocateur. These are, for example, fur coats, coats, jackets, sweaters, dresses, skirts, trousers, shawls and cufflinks. From shoes, you can buy at a discount not only autumn-winter models, but also loafers and sandals. In addition, special offers apply to electronics and household goods.
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Brunello Cucinelli opened the Pitti Uomo exhibition
The four-day exhibition of men's fashion Pitti Uomo, which this season takes place in a combined (virtual and physical) format, opened with the presentation of Brunello Cucinelli. The brand has unveiled the new collection at Casa Cucinelli, a space that unites headquarters and factory located in the village of Solomeo in the Italian region of Umbria. It sought to reproduce the atmosphere of the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, where Pitti Uomo events are usually held, and Casa Cucinelli, which are also found in Milan, London, Paris and New York.
“I have always considered Pitti Uomo to be something like a big open-air fashion show, where 30,000 visitors from all over the world create a pleasant atmosphere at each show and at the same time define the taste of the upcoming season. There is no doubt that Pitti Uomo and the next four days in Milan will be the best Men's Fashion Week in the world,”said Brunello Cucinelli.
In the new men's collection, the designer showed how to combine strict clothes with more relaxed ones: classic suits and shirts with puffy down jackets, single-breasted jackets with faded jeans, and ribbed jumpers with joggers and hikers. The collection also includes branded hoodies, thin cardigans and aviator jackets. All of them are made in light, gray, beige and white shades.
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Chanel launches podcast series featuring Tilda Swinton and Keira Knightley
The Chanel Connects podcast series focuses on the future of culture. The seven issues, available on the French fashion house's website, were attended by figures from film, music, architecture, art and fashion. Among them, for example, are the editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful, the American hip-hop artist Pharrell Williams, the director Lulu Wan, the choreographer Akram Khan and actresses Keira Knightley and Tilda Swinton.
Dior unveils new Caro bag
Dior has released a new Caro bag, first presented at the cruise collection show. Its distinctive element is a braided motif named after the sister of the designer Christian Dior Catherine, whose family was called Caro. The bag is developed in the workshops of a fashion house in Italy: first, the details of the product are carefully cut out of calfskin, and then a quilted pattern is created. Caro bag is available in two sizes and in several shades: black, gray, beige and ivory, as well as bright red, sky blue, pink and mint. Also available in sheepskin, raw denim and Tie & Dior. At the show of the brand's cruise collection, the latter adorned not only bags, but also jackets, sweaters, skirts, sneakers and silk scarves.
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H&M announced a collaboration with Simone Rocha
The Swedish mass market H&M, which annually produces design collaborations, told who he created a joint collection with this time. This is the Irish designer Simone Rocha, known for her romantic dresses with tulle, lace and pearls. They will enter the collaboration along with outerwear, knitwear, shirts, casual T-shirts, footwear and accessories.
In addition to the women's collection, H&M and Simon Rocha have developed a men's and children's collection. They reflected the interethnic heritage and sources of inspiration for the designer, including the aristocracy of the Tudors, family portraits, wild flowers, dolls, photographs and children's toys. Especially for this collaboration, various types of fabrics with floral motifs and beading were developed, as well as more traditional tartan and fabrics in red and pink shades. It will be possible to evaluate all this on March 11, when the collection goes on sale on the H&M website.
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Reebok and Maison Margiela design tabi sneakers
A year after the announcement of the collaboration, Reebok and Maison Margiela revealed the result of a new collaboration - tabi sneakers. They combined the classic sportswear form with one of the most recognizable designs, Maison Margiela, launched in 1988. The slit-toe sneakers are crafted from nappa leather with a special white finish. This is a reference to the Bianchetto technique used by designer Martin Margiela. It will be possible to evaluate the work of brands with archives on January 30, when the tabi sneakers go on sale. The announced price of the model is $ 350.
Reebok / Maison Margiela Tabi sneakers © press service