Hollywood's
all about the comfort shoes! EMU FW2010
EMU Australia (pronounced ‘eem-you’)
is a premium lifestyle brand of innovative sheepskin and wool tailored accessories and apparel with uniquely Australian design.
Their collections combine the world’s finest materials with the most modern technologies available. Founded in 1994
by a surf industry veteran, EMU is known globally for its tradition of offering the most comfortable footwear in the world.
They offer traditional sheepskin and merino products ranging from wool boots to casual comfort slides and slippers, a sweet
kids line, limited urban art styles, flip flops performance sport sandals, and a newly launched contemporary, luxury apparel
line. For more information visit www.emuaustralia.com
Milan : Z ZENGA
A class act.
Leather, long tailor blazer's and smart jackets.
celebrity in the front row at z zenga
rock band
How Far can you go?
That is what they are doing in mens fashion around the worlds Paris, Milan. Wow..its exciting.
See a few selecetd favorites for FALL 2010
MENSWEAR.
HENRIKVI BSKOV
Paris:
Raf Simons
Masculine and femme all mixed into one. A look for skirt over pants cinched waist,and
pushing the sexuality in Paris mens fashion . Box shoulders and focus on tailoring .
It was the night of Friday the 13th, in fact the 3rd day of New York Fashion Week and Venezuelan Socialite Gladys Miro and
I were running to make the Zang Toi show before the doors closed. Well, we barely made it. As I dragged Gladys down the ice
covered block of West 52nd street to the Touch Nightclub in her little grey silk dress, floor length fur and her turquoise
suede pumps the door man intercepted us and told us we were too late. “The list is closed and no one is to be let in”.
Refusing to take no for an answer we were eventually let in, but not able to take our assigned seats in the main area where
the show was to take place because the models were already lining up and ready to walk. We were rushed upstairs where it seems
like all of New York City’s fashionistas came out to view the latest creations of celeb favorite Zang Toi. It was a packed house and everyone was anxious to see the line. The award winning designer Zang Toi wanted to make a big
statement with the color purple inspired by the 80’s mega hit Purple Rain by Prince which was the music of the night.
Despite the crowded venue the show had an intimate feel. It felt as if each model was walking just for you. One by one, they
walked out very sexy, seductively and with a whole lot of attitude. The designer did not disappoint. The line was amazing.
Full of rich beautifully crafted mohair blended silk cocktail dresses, pant suits, and evening gowns. Some adorned with hand
beaded embellishments, necklaces that extended off to the side and draped off the shoulders, luxurious furs, and even some
were paired with fedoras. The two stand out pieces of the evening that got the crowd going was a long black velvet coat
with a fur trim collar that stretched down to the floor and had a the most stunning purple silk lining you have ever seen
that was visible as the model walked. It was worn over the daring shirtless model that was draped in 9 layers long necklaces
that met you waist line and a choker that caught the lights from the photographers flash at the end of the catwalk. The model
also wore a comberbon over a pair of black velvet slacks and pumps, but the key accessory was custom ordered black fedora
that was made in Italy especially for Zang Toi. Now the pièce de résistance was a black satin Opera coat
with over the top puffy sleeves, giving it a Spaniard feel which had individually hand stitched purple sequin in the shape
of flower blossoms, and let’s not forget the bridal gown like train that covered the ground behind her. This collection
exudes opulence and is sure to command attention where ever it goes. For more information on Zang Toi’s collection
visit www.houseoftoi.com
SHINE IN THE SPOTLIGHT: CUSTO BARCELONA
FW2010
A metal bath of vibrant contrasts dazzled New York, courtesy of Custo Barcelona.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York was once again the setting for the presentation of the designer's new autumn-winter 2010-11
collection.
Sparkling metals melted into pure lines to form new volumes that contrast with the warmth of
fur. Bryant Park tent provided the backdrop and an attentive audience of more than 800 people from all over the world, including
actresses like Gossip Girl's Connor Paola, One Life to Live's Tika Sumper or Miss USA Kristen Dalton and Miss Universe Stefania
Fernandez, attended the show.
Under the name 'Hairy Metal', Custo Barcelona presented a collection where
the indisputable protagonists were metallic sparkles. New York saw a strong, energetic and contemporary collection, in keeping
with a new era. Bronze, steel, gold, black and rust comprise a new colour palette which is mixed with graphics inspired
by mercury, melted silver, red hot iron and tin.
The cold of metal is contrasted with fake fur, which has
been developed in every imaginable form. Hairs of different lengths and colours have been mixed together to create new graphic
effects that are sinuous, geometric or crossed. Different types of furs have also been mixed with wools to match the colour
graphics and produce volumes that create new depth.
A primitive looking collection that brings cold and warmth
face-to-face. Of contrasting looks. Of melting metals. A veritable ode to the periodic table of elements. An invitation
to experiment. A mysterious and spectacular show courtesy of Custo Barcelona, who has managed to surprise us once again.
Paris: Jean Paul Gaultier
The Posh Boxer..lots of longer coats, leather and hot men.
