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10 Oct

Steven Klein Parties in Paris, Balenciaga Goes to the

Steven Klein Parties in Paris, Balenciaga Goes to the
KLEIN’S CROWD: Steven Klein, who is thought for capturing supermodels and mega stars through his subversive and sexually charged lens for the past 30 years, celebrated the launch of his first namesake book during Paris Fashion Week with Naomi Campbell and Matchesfashion. The famed director, videographer and photographer drew an intimate crowd for the launch party at Le Carmen. Notable guests included familiar faces he has shot before, similar to Campbell, Natasha Poly and Coco Rocha, in addition to industry heavyweights like Michelle Lamy, Anna Dello Russo, Patti Wilson, Law Roach and Stefano Tonchi. Fashion talents including Michael Halpern, Steven Stokey-Daley, Thebe Magugu, Alessandra Wealthy and Dodo Bar Or also attended the event. Published by Phaidon, the book features images originally...
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22 Sep

Meeting the shapeshifting imposter who sat front row at

Meeting the shapeshifting imposter who sat front row at
The star power was strong each on and off the catwalk at Balenciaga’s second Haute Couture presentation yesterday. Celebrities including Alexa Demie and rapidly blossoming stylista North West attended as guests, while the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman and Naomi Campbell walked the runway. Nevertheless it was Jocelyn Wildenstein AKA ‘Catwoman’ who really stole the show, pulling up head-to-toe in leopard-print with a skintight bodysuit and robe.  On closer inspection, nonetheless, it was clear all was not quite because it seemed. Beneath the leopard spots and lumpy filler, it wasn’t the Bride of Wildenstein who had shown as much as benefit from the couture but Alexis Stone AKA Elliot Joseph Rentz, drag queen, make-up artist and web personality.   Known for her...
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15 Sep

Balenciaga Shines a Highlight on Artfully Decaying Dresses

Balenciaga Shines a Highlight on Artfully Decaying Dresses
TIME PASSAGES: Resting on artfully rolled tissue, the dresses — some torn, some partially decomposed, some unfinished, lots of them soiled — dropped at mind patients on hospital beds, or Sir John Everett’s painting “Ophelia.” The exhibition at Kering’s Paris headquarters showcases 39 original Cristóbal Balenciaga garments dating from 1939 to 1968, some recently acquired, awaiting restoration. Mounted by Balenciaga consistent with creative director Demna’s vision, the showcase was conceived for European Heritage Days on Saturday and Sunday, when historic buildings and monuments across the continent open their doors to the general public. Available might be two textile conservators: one girding floral embroideries with the best silk thread; one other sewing wadding over hangers to assist delicate garments maintain their shape and ease...
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