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CONTENTS
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16 ALLA VERBER
Russia’s leading buyer on her
business approach
22 KRISTEN STEWART
The muse of Karl Lagerfeld
and Woody Allen
DESIGNERS
28 CONSUELO CASTIGLIONI
Marni’s designer on the brand\'s
development strategy
32 RESORT 2017: WOMEN’S
TRENDS
New volumes, many layers
34 ISABEL BENENATO
The creator of Isabel Benenato
on the secret to her success
38 ACCESSORY DESIGNERS
Top accessory brands: a complete
overview
54 RESORT 2017: ACCESSORIES
TRENDS
Your guide to next spring’s bags
and accessories
58 GIUSEPPE DI MORABITO
Young talent conquers Italy
60 SS17 MENSWEAR TRENDS
Denim, dressing gowns and vivid
colours rule the catwalks
64 UP-AND-COMING FASHION
TALENTS
Young stars on the rise
66 MADE IN EASTERN EUROPE
Russian and Ukrainian designers
making it big on the global fashion
market
72 SS17 TRENDS CHECKLIST
Noteworthy developments
for buyers
STRATEGIES
76 TOKYO FASHION WEEK
Japan’s trends and fashion industry
78 ECO FASHION
How to become responsible
producers and consumers
84 ROSY BIFFI
Legendary Biffi founder shares her
thoughts on retail
86 ONLINE-PLATFORM FOR BUYERS
New tools to find designers and place
orders online
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88 MAKE YOUR SHOPPING SPACE
SMARTER
How to increase sales by dividing
a boutique into zones
92 RUSSIAN BUYERS UNION
New steps to support Russian buyers
94 L’INDE LE PALAIS
The renowned Italian boutique’s
web strategy
96 ONLINE SALES
Retailers’ advice on how to integrate
internet resources
100 LEFORM
The story of Moscow’s most famous
concept store as told by its founder
EVENTS
106 MEN’S FASHION WEEKS
European buyers on menswear shows
110 FASHION WEEKS DATES
Womenswear SS17 shows around the
world
112 MONACO FASHION WEEK
Why you should put Monaco on your
travel list
114 TRADE SHOWS
The calendar of professional
appointments for the season
118 TRANOI
Discover new talents at this hot
exhibition
120 KOPENHAGEN FUR
New projects from the famous
exhibition
124 PITTI UOMO
The lowdown on Italy’s major
menswear event
126 CAPSULE
Menswear trends fresh from Paris
and New York
128 TAOMODA
The Sicilian fashion festival where
industry leaders meet
130 WHO’S ON NEXT?
Vogue Italia and AltaRoma
announce the winners
132 TIME AWARD
Winners of Milan young talents
contest
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Editor in chief
Marina Bugranova
Direttore responsabile
Michela Zio
Executive editor
Galia Milovzorova
Fashion editor
Anastasia Khvatova
Art director
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Graphic designer
Daria Elagina
Copy editors
Jen Rouse
Maya Svetlova
Translators
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Olga Watts
Anastasia Statueva
Andrey Shumilov
Contributors
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Marta Topolskaya
Tatiana Rosenstein
Natalia Melyukh
Denis Esakov
Marat Mukhonkin
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M.Bugranova
The spring/summer 2017 season marks a more complex fashion industry
than ever before, with the combination of men’s and women’s shows, the
emergence of new creative directors and market leaders and an explosion
in fresh talent. Some of the brands anticipate their sales campaigns for
buyers, while others choose to orientate towards end consumers. The fash-
ion industry is currently in a state of flux, where strict rules have become a
thing of the past. In their place unconventional approaches and original
ideas are the keys to success.
A buyer needs to be aware of all the processes like never before, in order
to react to innovations in time and build their business in a smart and
flexible way. But how can you get to grips with such a large amount of
information, or find your way among all the variety the market has to offer?
Which designers should you invest in? How can you market avant-garde
brands? Which trends should you focus on for next season? How can you
combine using internet resources in the most efficient way with what goes
on in the physical shop?
We talked about these and other questions with leading buyers and
experts from different countries. In this issue Alla Verber (Mercury), Rosy
Biffi (Biffi), Akiko Shinoda (Japan Fashion Week), Consuelo Castiglioni
(Marni) and other specialists share the experience that has brought them
worldwide success.
For this edition we have made a selection of promising young designers
yet to be discovered, many of which have participated in prestigious fash-
ion contests. With a focus on emerging markets, we unveil the most inter-
esting brands from Eastern Europe as well as including fashion weeks from
less obvious destinations on our calendar. An overview of the influence of
the industry on our planet will offer an insight into working in fashion with
awareness, and show some ways we can help the fleeting fashion process-
es have a positive impact in the long term on the world we live in.
TIME FOR
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IDEAS
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The designers of the Fay and Aq-
uilano.Rimondi brands, Tommaso
Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi, have
announced the launch of a new brand –
Ar.rt. In contrast to its ‘older brother’,
Ar.rt will be mainly marketed in Asia
and America. The designers say they
are not focusing on Europe and Italy,
but that their goal is to conquer new
markets. It should be noted that the
prices of the new brand will be about
30% lower than those of Aquilano.
Rimondi. The debut collection has
already been presented to buyers
and has been positively received by
customers.
Comeback of the year
The Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens, favourite of fashion critics and discerning
fashionistas, is returning to big fashion. The former designer for Rochas and Nina
Ricci is back in business after a few years of taking a back seat. His debut will
take place this fall as part of Paris Fashion Week. According to the designer, he is
working on the collection in his Paris studio, but he will have the items sewn in It-
aly. ‘It’s a magical, extremely artistic approach,‘ Theyskens told BoF in an exclusive
interview.
FASHION NEWS
Fay designers\'
new brand
The designer Prabal Gurung has been
wanting to try his hand at creating clothes
for women with curves for a long time. So
it comes as no surprise that his label, Prabal
Gurung, and American department store
chain Lane Bryant are launching a collab-
oration which will result in two plus-size
collections for women.The first arrivals of
‘Prabal Gurung Exclusively for Lane Bryant’
clothing are expected next March simulta-
neously at 180 Lane Bryant stores and also
online at www.lanebryant.com.This is the
fifth designer collaboration in the history of
Lane Bryant.
Plus size by Prabal
Gurung
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The launch of Stella McCartney Men
Michael Kors\'s
flagship boutique
in London
In May, the American designer Michael
Kors opened his flagship store, which
is the largest in Europe. Located on
Regent Street, one of the most glamor-
ous streets in London, the three-level
store contains every collection of the
house, including the Michael Kors
Collection basic line for women and
men, Michael Kors clothing and ac-
cessories, as well as watches, jewellery,
and eyewear. For the convenience of
customers, each floor is dedicated to
a particular line of the house: the first
floor has clothes for men, the second
floor offers accessories, and the third
floor houses the women\'s collection.
FASHION NEWS
The British designer Stella McCartney has announced the launch of a men\'s line. Her first
men\'s collection for spring/summer 2017 will be presented in Paris in November together
with the women\'s cruise line, and will be available in stores as early as December. Accord-
ing to Stella McCartney, she has been planning to try her hand at creating men\'s clothes for
a long time, and she is pleased that men will now be able to choose from a Stella McCa-
rtney range, which conforms to the ecological and ethical standards of the contemporary
world.
The expansion of
Jeckerson
The sports footwear brand Jeckerson,
founded in Bologna in 1995, is planning to
move into the luxury segment of the market.
The spring/summer 2017 season will see
the presentation of the first premium foot-
wear collection made entirely in Italy from
the finest materials. Classic shoes, loafers,
moccasins, and sports shoes, the range
of the updated Jeckerson brand will have
everything the contemporary man needs in
the big city.The collection will be available
both in the brand\'s stores and at
jeckerson.com.
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New designer at
Dior
Christian Dior, the quintessen-
tial French fashion house, has
named its new designer. For
the first time ever, this role has
been given to a woman — Italian
designer Maria Grazia Chiuri,
who for many years created
collections for Valentino together
with Pierpaolo Piccioli, and was
in charge of the whole re-brand-
ing of that label.The designer
has already started work familiar-
ising herself with the production
facilities of the cult house.The
fashion world will be able to
see the first fruits of her labours
on September 30 during Paris
Fashion Week, and next January
she will present a haute couture
collection marking the 70th
anniversary of Christian Dior.
Golden Goose
conquers Britain
The Italian premium footwear brand Gold-
en Goose is conquering old Blighty. The
brand opened its first store in Dover Street,
which is in the upmarket London district of
Mayfair. The boutique in the British capital
is yet another store in a series of signifi-
cant openings for the brand, which has
recently acquired sales outlets in New York,
Seoul, Tokyo, Milan, and Paris. According
to the manager of Golden Goose, Roberta
Benaglia, the brand has doubled its sales
in the UK over the last three years, so the
opening of its flagship boutique here was
only a matter of time.
Fashion hotspot in
London
This summer, several brands – Spanish
label Delpozo, the Italian brand Red
Valentino, and the Middle Eastern concept
store Boutique 1, which presents Galvan,
Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, and
Adam Lippes – will all open their flagship
boutiques at 131 Sloane Street. For each
of these brands, it will be their first store in
the British capital. Apart from the fashion
labels, the spacious building will house
several small boutiques selling wines and
pastries, putting the address firmly on the
London fashion map.
Winners of the
ANDAM contest
This prestigious designer contest,
founded in 1989, looks for excep-
tional talents on the style stage of
the French fashion capital. This year\'s
discovery is Johanna Senyk\'s brand –
Wanda Nylon. As is tradition, the
designer was awarded €250,000 to
develop the brand, Swarovski crys-
tals worth €10,000 to use in future
collections, and two years of con-
sultations with Chloé CEO Geoffroy
De La Bourdonnaye. The founder of
the Atlein brand, Antonin Tron, and
Emmanuel Tomasini from Tomasini
Paris were the other winners of the
contest.
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Weddings in the Viktor & Rolf style
Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, the distinguished Dutch designer duo,
are planning to launch a bridal line. The first collection, created in partner-
ship with well-known producer of wedding dresses Justin Alexander, will
be presented at New York Bridal Week in October. It should be noted that
it is not the first ‘wedding’ experience offered by the Dutch designers. In
2006, outfits for this event served as the basis of their collaboration with
the Swedish brand H&M, and in 2013 the designers presented their own
capsule collection of wedding dresses.
Gvasalia debuts
men\'s line
Demna Gvasalia, founder of the
Vetements brand and designer
at Balenciaga, presented the first
men\'s line for the fashion house
during the fashion week recently
held in Paris. Baseball caps,
Ikea-esque shopping bags, and
funky high white boots offering
funhouse body distortions com-
bined with everyday outfits were
all presented at the fashion show.
Russian buyers could not fail to
notice that the designer gave
a nod in their direction – coats
with shoulder pads and scarves
arranged on the lapels were a
direct reminder of the turbulent
1990s.
The launch of Vogue
Arabia
Condé Nast has announced the launch
of a new edition of the cult fashion
magazine. The online platform will be in-
troduced in the autumn, and next spring
will see a print version of the magazine,
which will be the 22nd global edition of
Vogue. The website is being developed
simultaneously in two languages –
English and Arabic. The Vogue Arabia
office will be located in Dubai, and the
area of distribution will cover the Persian
Gulf states – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well
as Egypt, Morocco, and Libya. The chief
editor of Vogue Arabia has already been
announced, Princess Deena Abdulaziz
Al-Saud for Saudi Arabia – the main style
icon of the whole region.
Fausto Puglisi\'s new location in Milan
The Sicilian designer Fausto Puglisi has opened his first flagship store in Milan in Via della Spiga, next
to the Dolce & Gabbana boutique, where his first solo collection was showcased in 2010.According
to the designer, the interior of the boutique reflects both his Italian roots and modern trends. Mir-
rored walls, marble mosaics with the sun at the entrance, blue corduroy fitting rooms, – everything
reflects the striking and eclectic aesthetics of Fausto Puglisi. It should be noted that that the designer
is planning to open his next store in America.
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TEXT: Natalia Melyukh
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ALLA VERBER HAS ENJOYED LONGSTANDING SUCCESS AS VICE PRESIDENT OF MERCURY
GROUP AND FASHION DIRECTOR OF RUSSIAN DEPARTMENT STORES TSUM AND DLT. SHE
MET WITH BUYER TO SHARE HER THOUGHTS ON WHY LIFE IS NOT ALL ABOUT NUMBERS
AND HOW THE FASHION INDUSTRY HAS CHANGED IN THE LAST QUARTER OF A CENTURY
AT THE HELM
Tell us about how you shape relationships with other
members of the team and get your vision across to them.
Mercury is a really large team. Sometimes, over ten buyers
travel together to make purchases, each with their own
vision and taste. So every team must have a leader who has
the final say. In our team, that’s me. When purchasing, the
first stage is to get to know the collection. We discuss every
item, considering when customers might wear it, for what
purpose, why, where, and whether we’ve seen anything
similar in previous years. I spend a lot of time with my team
and always listen to their opinions. The more information
you have, the easier and more effectively the job gets done.
Sometimes, our buyers only purchase from one brand and
cannot fully see how to develop beyond that. As someone
who has seen hundreds of shows, I help the buyer get
to grips with the brand’s direction and suggest things
to focus on. When purchasing, we often take boutique
managers and the best salespeople along too. They
have extensive experience, and they know which colours
and styles customers prefer and which have fallen out of
favour. This often gives us even more insight and helps us
make the right choices. But sometimes salespeople have
a hard time moving away from something they’ve been
selling successfully, in order to anticipate the latest trends.
Ultimately I take everyone’s opinions into account, but I have
the final say.
How can one influence your opinion?
It’s not just my opinion, it’s the whole team\'s work. I always
enjoy hearing everyone’s opinions. The more information I
have, the easier it is to work. Of course sometimes I doubt
if I have made the right decision, but experience shows that
I usually get it right. If I’m purchasing, say, some Loro Piana,
Alexander McQueen, Céline, or Dolce & Gabbana, which
are brands exclusive to Mercury and require a huge budget,
I need to work out which items will be the best bet. That’s
easy for me. I can always identify a bestseller. The success of
the whole team depends on the buyer’s correct choice. A
good buyer plays for high stakes and is not afraid to gamble.
However, they must live and breathe the fashion industry –
I’ve been in it for 40 years – and know what items will make
it to the till.
What guides you most when placing orders, sales statistics
or your intuition?
This is the subject of continuous debate. Of course, you
can\'t do without statistics. I regularly survey salespeople
and find out which sizes, items or ranges are selling best.
The numbers tell you a lot, and they are important when
purchasing anything, from clothes to footwear to accessories.
But a great buyer must possess two things: impeccable
taste and strong intuition. The accuracy of their choices will
be reflected in their sales statistics. Some shops are both
fashionable and profitable, and some are neither because
their buyers don\'t understand who their target audience is.
Do you believe intuition can be developed?
Any skill can be learned, like playing the violin or the piano,
yet only one person in a thousand becomes a virtuoso.
Speaking of industry-specific intuition, yes, I guess it can also
be developed. When you do the same thing for over many
years, you can hone your intuition. However, those who
embark on this business must possess certain qualities at the
outset, like good taste and a willingness to learn. The fashion
industry is not only a complicated business but also a certain
lifestyle. Without a doubt, there is a lot depending on our
work. Sometimes, there are ten buyers in one showroom
and each one buys differently. One of them knows what they
want and what their customers want, while another feels at
sea, always seeks advice and asks the salesperson about
everything. Ultimately, this business is all about results: the
company’s profits from each season.
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A GOOD BUYER IS SOMEONE WHO IS OFTEN
IN THE SALES AREA, PERSONALLY MAKES SALES,
MOVES AROUND THE SHOPS, BRIEFS SALESPEO-
PLE, INTRODUCES NEW ITEMS EACH SEASON,
KEEPS MANAGERS ON THEIR TOES,AND
CHECKS MERCHANDISING
What is your attitude to pre-order services, which some
shops are starting to provide?
Fashion is not just about clothes, it’s the shopping
experience that many just can\'t live without. Shopping
is even used as a sort of therapy for stress sometimes.
There are people who just love buying things, and
buyers belong to them. Buy it today and it’ll be with you
tomorrow, huh? The world has split in half: some like
this instant gratification and some don’t. I personally
don’t. But we’re trying it out anyway, beginning with Tom
Ford. The whole world will be seeing the collection in
September, and it will appear in all of the Mercury shops
almost instantly. I think switching to pre-order will make
the suppliers’ work easier: once they’ve produced it,
they’re done and don’t have to bother anymore.
Is there much difference between the collections sold
on tsum.ru and in the physical store?
TSUM’s website is being redesigned in September.
We’ve been working on it for almost a year and a
half now. The previous site was more like a catalogue
of items and prices. Now we want the website to
offer interesting content for people to read: what’s
going on in the fashion world? Who is Valentino’s
new creative designer? What brands we are bringing
in this season? There will be lots of interesting and
diverse information, so everybody will be able to find
something of interest. The online shop will go through
some changes as well. So far, the department store
items have just been duplicated on the website. From
now on, basic items (like the classic Gianvito Rossi court
shoes, which are always in demand) will appear in the
actual physical shop, while the online store will only
sell ultra-fashionable, extraordinary, upmarket, limited-
edition items that you can\'t buy anywhere else. Like Saint
Laurent’s western boots: everyone is raving about them
but they are expensive. We’re keeping them as an online
exclusive for now.
How much control do you exercise over the range of
items in Natalia Goldenberg’s concept corner, Nata4@
tsum?
Her budget is not restricted, so she just buys whatever
she thinks best, both from unknown emerging designers
and from world-famous labels, like Chloé, Marni, and
Stella McCartney, as well as all the best, bold, and most
fashionable things, right off the catwalks.
How do you find emerging brands?
I decided to focus on the luxury segment right at the
start of my career in the fashion industry. That seemed
easier to me, as there were some 10 – 15 active labels
there, compared with thousands of new ones springing
up every day in the middle and upper middle class
segments. I witnessed the Dolce & Gabbana star come
out. I remember the whispers in the audience, ‘Look at
those Italian boys’ dresses! They fit like a glove!’ And
it was true. An amazing fit, a feminine shape, a unique
style, and what terrific shoes! Another example was
when a new designer joined Gucci. He turned out to
be Tom Ford, today universally recognised as a genius.
Those are single cases, though. True, in the first 15
years of my career I did deal with the brands that rule
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the fashion world today, like Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Fendi,
etc., but things are different now. In a department store,
you have to bring out new names on a daily basis and
offer the newest and most fashionable items in a variety
of price categories. Of course, there is an awful lot of
information flowing in to our office. I attend and watch all
the shows at the world\'s fashion weeks, including those
in Russia. If we see something we love we go straight
to the showroom and snap it up. We support plenty of
Russian designers.
Which Russian designers are popular today? Can you
mention any rising stars?
The Russian fashion industry is just exploding at the
moment: Victoria Andreyanova, Alexander Terekhov, Viva
Vox, Vika Gazinskaya, and many others. We support a
number of Russian designers. In footwear, Aleksander
Siradekian is doing really well. I remember us placing
a €10,000 order with him right away. He created lots
of excellent PR for himself and is now in great demand.
I attended the Tbilisi Fashion Week recently, where I
fell in love with the work of Djaba Diassamidze, a guy
from Georgia. He has lived in Paris and had a French
grandmother. He makes really beautiful things, and really
costly ones at that. His least expensive item costs €1,100,
and so you have to consider if people will really buy
something at that price from an unknown designer or
whether they will go for something more proven.
What other fashion weeks would you advise your
colleagues to attend?
If your boutique is small and the budget is too limited
to travel around the world, the Milan and Paris ones are
still the most important. Of course, having traversed
almost every corner of the globe, I also love visiting other
countries, seeing the world and finding something new.
Apart from the Big Four, I\'ve attended fashion weeks in
Korea, India, Hong Kong, Copenhagen, Miami, and Las
Vegas. Spain is really promising for buyers right now,
with its many factories, lots of quality on-trend items,
and low costs. Every time I go there, I hope to discover
something extraordinary. London has become less
interesting for me lately.
How do you prepare for the sales campaigns? What is
your schedule like during a fashion week?
I start my journey in New York. This city is like a breath
of fresh air for me, as there are many light, easy-to-wear
trends coming out there. It is normally very hot there
in late September, so I usually save the new autumn
items for Paris. For New York, I take tank tops, open-toed
shoes and, just in case, flat slippers. I normally leave
on 8 September for a week. First, there are the fashion
shows, whose venues are, by the way, located pretty
far apart, so it usually takes an hour to get from one to
another. Then come the showrooms. Also, I carve out
time between fashion shows to join my buyers. I have an
exact schedule of where each of them is and who needs
help. Of course, I also check their orders. Then I take the
night flight from New York to London. The first show is
always Burberry. Next I head off for Milan, arriving a bit
tired, just like all the major players of the fashion world
who occupy the first row. But cosy Milan and the dazzling
Italian shows energise us again. The tour is topped off
by Paris, where shows like Alexander McQueen, Céline,
Valentino, Dior, Chanel make you realise the true scale
and magnificence of the fashion world.
How does your job work?
When I’m planning to attend a fashion week, I make sure
to prepare carefully and check all the documents, reports
on purchases and sales, and the results of surveying the
salespeople. When I am going to make orders, I try to
elicit as much data as possible from our sales teams: why
is this item not selling well? Is it something to do with
people’s mentality? Often, there are two salespeople
from the same corner shop saying different things. Then
you examine the statistics. For example, there might
only be three Oscar de la Renta size 14 items left, even
though financial reports indicate that you shouldn\'t buy
any size 14–16 items. A good buyer is someone who is
often in the sales area, personally makes sales, moves
around the shops, briefs salespeople, introduces new
items each season, keeps managers on their toes, and
checks merchandising. If sales slacken in a particular
corner, the buyer will find out why. The job follows a
routine, from new items to the high season to a sale.
You bear half the responsibility. If there is no one in the
sales area with the right skills, the buyer can’t make it
work alone. The job requires cooperation, with the PR
guys and the visual merchandiser also joining in. As for
the internet, it\'s so much fun for today\'s young people.
Click, click, looking for things you can buy. I also do it, I
find something online to go and buy it the next day. Still,
trying things on is a pleasure second to none. The very
experience of shopping is important to me.
How much have the requirements for buyers changed
since you began?
Today, even a buyer\'s assistant must have higher
education in finance or law, so they can understand
the computer system and be able to enter all the data.
Twenty years ago, there was no such profession as
‘buyer’, only commodity experts, who graduated from
the Institute of Trade. Today designers, fashion school
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graduates, and financiers can all become buyers. When
you have to buy merchandise for five boutiques, and
in different currencies at that, you had better not just
know about fashion trends but also be able to calculate,
analyse data, negotiate with the brand, track your
purchases, place follow-up orders, answer letters, and
approve the items to go on sale.
What do you think things will be like 20 years down the
road?
Internet shopping is opening the doors to a whole
different world. On the sofa at your home, in the airport,
or in an office during your lunch break, you can browse
through everything being sold in the world, choose your
size, try all the colour options, and have a think. However,
no one can persuade me that the shopping experience
with its boundless emotional impact will ever be
superseded. Actually, those in charge of finances think
we can do without buyers at all, but I just can\'t imagine
it that way. You need skilled professionals to calculate
risks. Say, a designer made trousers last season, which
sold well, but this season skirts are flying off the shelves
instead. How can statistics help you here? Now, some
buyers never purchase anything from designers from
the ‘dark zone’ (Maison Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester,
Yohji Yamamoto, Comme Des Garçons), while others
just can\'t come to terms with feminine labels. In order
to become a good specialist, you have to go through
quite a bit of schooling, and then file reports on time,
communicate back and forth with brands, and manage
data on the computer. It\'s not just about buying things,
as newbies think.
What do you find to be the most pleasant part of your
job?
The real delight comes from fashion weeks. The shows,
the dinners, the discussions, the meetings with your
colleagues from abroad. An absolute treat for me every
time.
How do you think the audience of TSUM has changed
in the 25 years you\'ve been at its helm?
These 25 years have seen a new generation appear, who
grew up in a different country, actually in a different
world. The internet has made the world a smaller place.
Everything has changed, from who and when should
wear what, to the understanding of events and the dress
code. I was there at the dawn of the Russian fashion
and saw it all begin. My style was definitely influenced
by Europe and the USA. When I joined Mercury in the
90s, we began to cultivate some taste in the people
and gave them a chance to see things they hadn’t seen
before. We\'ve done a lot of work over this last quarter of
a century, and today\'s 25-year-olds have been brought
up on our success. There are tons of great events taking
place today that you can go to and dress beautifully:
weddings and birthday parties, business events and
school graduations, going to resorts and beaches. In
the Soviet Union, we used to have the same uniform in
schools, with a white pinafore for special occasions. Now,
the people have changed, and so has everything around
them. Everyone can buy something for their event, and
it’s not about price. You can fork out for an important
occasion and also get something simpler for an everyday
look. What’s important is people have a choice now, and
that\'s the way it should be.
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CINEMATOGRAPHY QUEEN AND THE ULTIMATE MOVIE STAR KRISTEN STEWART CERTAINLY
MADE AN IMPRESSION DURING THE 69TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL. BUT NOW SHE ALSO HAS TO
PROVE HERSELF AS THE NEW FACE OF CHANEL
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After the five blockbusters based on Stephenie Meyer’s books
‘Twilight’, which grossed $ 3.3 billion worldwide, Kristin Stewart
couldn’t leave her house without paparazzi following her.
Everyone seemed to be obsessed with her relationship with
her then-boyfriend and co-star Robert Pattinson. So she took
18 months off before coming back with a vengeance, all grown
up and ready to move beyond Twilight.
Now Karl Lagerfeld’s muse has just become the face of the
Collection Eyes by Chanel, a makeup campaign designed
to celebrate the ‘various facets of the contemporary Chanel
women’, and one which Stewart undeniably represents.
Her cooperation with the French brand began in 2013, when
Stewart first presented the collection Métiers d’Art Paris-
Dalls. Later on she starred in the short film ‘Once and for all’
playing an actress cast in the role of the young Coco Chanel,
as well as participating in the advertising campaign Paris in
Rome, which was dedicated to the collection of clothes and an
updated version of the cult handbag 2.55. Kristen appeared
in the role of a 20th century Italian movie star. Her director for
both commercials was Karl Lagerfeld. Finally, this year, along
with Mario Testino, she presented the Eyes Makeup Collection
2016, which according to the brand ‘reveals the depth of your
look’.
Kristen Stewart knows what she wants, and how to choose her
roles. The darling of experimental indie titles, she has become
a regular guest at famous film festivals such as Cannes, Venice,
Toronto or Sundance. But Kristen is capable of being both
a movie star and an actress. During the latest Cannes Film
Festival Stewart starred in two films: Woody Allen’s opening
night film ‘Cafe Society’ and Olivier Assayas’ ‘Personal
Shopper’.
Tell us about your recent projects?
‘Café Society’ is a very particular movie. It’s a 1930s romance
about an on-the-make New Yorker, Bobby Dorfman, played
by Jesse Eisenberg, who moves to Hollywood dreaming of a
career in the movie business. He becomes a regular in high-
society nightclubs, falling in love with Vonnie, my heroine,
secretary of his uncle, who is a powerful movie agent. Vonnie
is already involved with the married uncle, but she falls in
love with Bobby. So she has to choose between the two men,
between love and power, money and friendship. For me ‘Café
Society’ is a reflection on how many love stories can happen in
your life.
Why did you decide to participate in the project?
I wondered if I was ever going to fit into it into the role of such
an old-fashioned girl. And it didn’t help that Woody asked me
to audition for the part. I had to prove myself. Once we got
going, it all just happened organically. During the shooting
Woody never interrupted us, he just observed and sometimes
offered comments like ‘Speed it up. I’m falling asleep!’ or
‘It felt fake’. I had great time working with him. The best
relationship you can have with directors is when they show you
something you didn’t know about yourself.
Chanel created the jewellery and costumes for ‘Café Society’
and you’re an ambassador of the French brand. Can you tell
us about this collaboration?
Chanel participated on both projects – ‘Café Society’ and
‘Personal Shopper’. The head costume designer Suzy
Benzinger, who has worked on many of Woody’s movies,
scoured the Chanel archives and found this iconic evening
dress in cream with a cloak of bleached ostrich feathers,
perfect for my heroine’s special date with her lost love. There
was also an entire wardrobe with shorts, trousers, shoes and
the jewelry, inspired by ones Chanel designed at the time and
that were so influential in the 1930s.
How would you define your own style?
I wouldn’t see myself as being the typical face of Chanel, with
pearls and classic style. But I like stepping into a new role.
Designer outfits allow me to create my characters. In everyday
life I am not used to wearing brands but I prefer more casual
style: trousers, caps and sneakers. I don’t care about glamour
or success. I just want to act in movies I like. I don’t want to
be a movie star and it was a big surprise that I became one,
after ‘Twilight’ did so well. Nothing about being a celebrity is
desirable for me. I am an actress. I seldom experiment with
anything except acting. I hardly even use make-up. Every day I
do the same thing – mascara and black eyeliner.
You did experiment with your hair…
I cut it short for Drake Doremus’ movie ‘Equals’ and I had it
coloured just recently. Everyone loves long hair and as result:
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everybody looks the same. I pity people who don’t allow
themselves to look how they really want to be, because of what
other might think of them. It’s just awful. My new cut shows a
new version of myself. In questions of style I don’t experiment
much as I have my stylist for that – Tara Swennen – who I’ve
known for 12 years. She is the one who decides what I wear for
official events.
How did you enjoy playing stylist yourself in Olivier Assayas’
‘Personal Shopper’?
‘Personal Shopper’ is not about style. In this story fashion is just
an outer shell for deeper issues and questions like, ‘Who are
we in this strange world?’ The movie is deeply philosophical;
it’s very different from what we work on in Hollywood. In
Hollywood we all look the same, act the same, have the
same values and we are used to a similar style. Ever since my
childhood I had this idea that movies should entertain. But
while working in Europe I finally understood: a film is not a
product, it’s piece of art.
How did Assayas approach you for your second
collaboration? And if I am not mistaken you are the only
American actress to have ever been awarded the prestigious
‘Cesar’ award: the French equivalent of an Oscar?
Olivier told me he was writing a script and that he hoped I’d
like it. When I got it I was scared, because I really like Olivier
and it was hard to imagine calling him and telling that it was
not for me.
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Thankfully I was impressed by the story. It’s very different
from ‘Sils Maria’, for which I won the Cesar. It evokes invisible
worlds; it’s very sensual and mysterious and Olivier expresses
very intimate emotions, which I hadn’t felt from him in our
previous work.
How different is this role from the one you played for Woody
Allen?
The role is very different indeed. So different that I even had
to ask Olivier to wait until I finished ‘Café Society’ and my
commercial for Chanel. For ‘Café Society’ I needed to be
light, glamorous and easygoing. Olivier’s story is very dark.
I play a young woman who is lonely, isolated and sad. It was
exhausting to be in character all the time. Even in the scenes
with other actors I felt the same, sad and lonely, like we were
all ghosts. Luckily I was working in a warm atmosphere and
surrounded by people I love. Otherwise I would have probably
collapsed.
Will we see you in blockbusters in the future?
I love big movies that everyone sees. In the end I am a kid from
the Valley. But it has to be the right team and the right time.
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I n n o v a t i v e o n l i n e p l a t f o r m m a k i n g i t e a s i e r f o r b u y e r s
t o f i n d n e w l u x u r y b r a n d s a n d p l a c e o r d e r s
c o n f i d e n t l y, a n y w h e r e i n t h e w o r l d .
R e q u e s t y o u r f r e e b u y e r a c c e s s a t
v i a d e l b u y e r . c o m
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muc h about whether pieces could be easily sold or not. But being a female designer it is
c rucial to me to c reate wearable pieces; we never do mere show looks.‘
C o n s u e l o C a s t i g l i o n i , M a r n i
DESIGNERS
P h o t o : c o u r t e s y o f M a r n i p r e s s o f f i c e
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MARNI DESIGNER CONSUELO CASTIGLIONI TALKS ABOUTTHE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN
BUSINESS AND CREATIVITY,WORK AND FAMILY
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that is out before even the Pre-Fall and Resort
collections. What is the strategy behind this? Is it a
response to the ever-faster rhythm of the fashion
industry?
We used to have other minor collections before, but
the capsule collection was introduced for Fall 2015.
Now that our business is growing and the fashion
industry is moving faster and faster, we felt the need
for a trans-seasonal collection, separate from both
the catwalk show and the pre-collection.
You have stores and resellers all over the world.
Is there any difference in the way Marni is worn
by women of different countries?
The Marni aesthetic is about expressing your own
personality. The typical Marni client interprets the
clothes in her own way, mixing colours, prints and
also pieces from different collections. The nationality
of our clients does not matter at all as long as they
have an affinity with our aesthetic and our vision.
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How much do Marni collections respond to the needs
of buyers and customers and how much are they your
own creative vision?
I always like my collections to strike the right balance
between the two. When I approach the design of a
collection I usually do it instinctively, without thinking
much about whether pieces could be easily sold or
not. But being a female designer it is crucial to me to
create wearable pieces; we never do mere show looks.
What is the strategy of the company for the
immediate future? Have you got further digital
expansion or new store openings planned?
It is a continuous evolution! We started advertising,
which is very exciting, then we launched our Eyewear
line, opened a new flagship in Milan and one in San
Francisco, the very first Marni Flower Café in Japan…
they’re all part of our growth as ways to convey
Marni’s multifaceted identity. Digital of course is
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extremely important, we were among the first, back in
2006, to start selling ready-to-wear online. We are also
putting a lot of effort into developing our accessories,
which are a key element for our business.
The Marni Universe is strongly present in all of the brand
elements – stores, advertising campaigns, events and
initiatives. In which processes of the brand do you most
enjoy taking part?
I have to say that I love every part of it, because each
activity is very different from the rest, even though
it’s all part of the same ideal and aesthetic. Stores are
enormously important because, along with clothes,
they are a key part of the Marni experience, as well
as advertising, events and special projects. They
are all conceived as ways to convey our taste in art,
experimentation, and the avant-garde.
You work with your family. Do you feel the need to
separate business from personal life? How do you
manage your time and energy between work and life?
Even though we all work together, we work in different
areas of the company and each of us has their personal
vision. I rarely see them at work, except maybe my
daughter Carolina. She deals with special projects and
helps me research artists to collaborate with while I
dedicate myself to the collections, but we constantly
share our thoughts and opinions with each other.
Nevertheless, we still manage to leave work at the office
and fully enjoy our free time together.
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MS MILLEFEUILLE
THE COMING SEASON CELEBRATES LAYERED OUTFITS,
SO IT’S TIME TO GET TO GRIPS WITH PILING ON CLOTHES
OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS
The layering trend usually emerges in winter collections, when the weather
makes you want to keep warm and wrap up in plenty of clothes. But the
coming spring you won’t need combinations like jumpers over shirts or
coats over jackets; keeping cosy is for a colder season. Right now it’s all
about experimenting with your wardrobe. The spring 2017 staple look is a
short jacket, a vest or a cape thrown over an elongated top or a shirt.
Reverse layering means that a longer piece of clothing peeks out from
under a shorter top layer, and stylists, designers and fashionistas have
been going wild for the trend: Helmut Lang and 3.1 Phillip Lim make it
minimalistic, Rag & Bone gives it a preppy feel, while Alexander McQueen
and Louis Vuitton go baroque.
The dress/skirt-over-trousers combination also makes a comeback. It is given a
rebellious flavour by MSGM’s Massimo Giorgetti, while Christian Dior makes it
Christian Dior
Louis Vuitton
DKNY
Camilla&Marc
Alexander McQueen
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look sophisticated and feminine. Or you can take your cue from MM6 and wear
one skirt on top of the other.
The ’90s signature combo of a turtleneck under a slip dress is here to stay: as
DKNY and Emilio Pucci prove, it will carry well into next summer.
Layering up gives you a deliberately laid-back look.When pulled off masterfully,
it will make you look as if you have simply put on the first things you found in
your closet. But don’t be mistaken: any winning combination is always carefully
thought out.
BCBG
Helmut Lang
Givenchy
Emilio Pucci
Maison Margiela
1) White is a fail-safe colour for those who are just trying out the trend.A long white shirt is a good starting point
to experiment with layering.
2) Pair a tight-fitting short jacket with a Victorian blouse for a great look.
3) To make the layering look your own, go for a monotone trouser suit and wear your shirt untucked.
4) Use contrasting colours — and if in doubt, remember that the most striking outfits from the Christian Dior
show were executed in colour-blocking.
5) But say no to showy accessories. Summer is the minimalism season, so save scarves, hats and gloves for winter.
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WHEN NAPLES NATIVE ISABEL BENENATO LAUNCHED HER FIRST COLLECTION IN 2008 IN MILAN, SHE
IMMEDIATELY CAUGHTTHE EYE OF BUYERS AT HOME AND ABROAD.WE ASKED THE FOUNDER AND
DESIGNER OF THE EPONYMOUS BRAND ABOUT ITS MISSION, HER SENSE OF CONNECTION TO NATURE
AND THE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF HER COLLECTIONS
THE WORLD NEEDS
MORE BEAUTY
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What’s the story behind your brand?
The story behind Isabel Benenato is one of a person
who was desperate to make her childhood dream
come true! Simple as that.
What are the signature features of your clothes?
There’s plenty. My knitwear has a unique character that
comes from my constant exploration and experimen-
tation. I believe that everything around us can be re-
interpreted into art and hence into fashion. Our knits
can contain the possibility of a forest or the dunes
of a faraway beach. Even the way we sew the parts of
clothes together has our own particular stamp on it. I
hope that people feel the soul behind our clothes and
appreciate our taste for the most beautiful fabrics, as
well as our thoughtful approach to sizes and volumes.
What makes your brand different? How did Isabel
Benenato become an international success?
My brand is a mission to which I give myself over
every day. I believe that people need more beauty, es-
pecially in these hard times we’re living through. The
beauty I’m talking about is the beauty of art and urban
architecture. I want my works to be my contribution,
however small, to making everybody happier. In Italy
history and the beauty of nature are everywhere you
go, and this sense of encompassing beauty is good
for the soul. I want to render into fashion the feeling
I get walking inthrough the woods or strolling the
streets of my city. We feel more serene when what we
wear makes us feel good.
What inspires you?
Everything around me inspires me, but first and
foremost it’s my beautiful family. I am also very lucky
because I happen to live close to nature, which is an
infinite source of inspiration. Nature can fill you with
an abundance of energy. Just open your heart to it,
and inspiration will come your way. The creative force
is within us, we just need to learn to use it.
Tell us about the upcoming shows and your 2017
collection.
Our 2017 mens and womenswear collections are tak-
ing a bold new direction! We’re introducing new vol-
umes, handmade brushstrokes, hand-sewn elements
and exquisite detailed embroidery, also done by hand.
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Joseph
Marc Jacobs
Fendi
Delpozo
SIZE AND
OVERSIZE
SIZE DOES MATTER.THIS COMING SPRING WILL HELP US
FORGETALLABOUT OUR PROBLEM AREAS,WITH THE HELP
OF EXAGGERATED WIDE SWEATERS, SHIRTS, DRESSES,AND
TROUSERS
As the designers say, the bigger the better. It’s been a while since we last
witnessed oversize shapes being so widely celebrated.There are cocoon
coats, swing shirts, sweaters to fit your older brother, and culotte trousers,
all worn together or combined with a more fitted garment for balance.
The brands have taken an experimental approach, and instead of pieces
fitting closely like a second skin, offered up pieces that conceal rather than
reveal.These bold choices are not easy to wear, but this just makes for more
excitement.This season bids farewell to the rule of choosing between an
oversize top or bottom. Quite the contrary, experimenting with enlarged
proportions for the whole body is now welcomed.
This season’s number one must-have is cropped wide-leg trousers of heavy
fabric.The material makes for voluminous legs, with the trousers resembling
a long skirt. Carolina Herrera recommends teaming these with a New Look
flounced jacket for an evening image. Fendi is in a more relaxed mood, with
culotte trousers sitting alongside romantic open-shoulder blouses.The Jil
Miu Miu
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Sacai
DKNY
Hermès
Adam Lippes
Aquilano.Rimondi
Sander and Joseph collections feature girls resembling boys from the golden age
of movies, as they wear sand-coloured trousers with turn-ups to match the trousers
and oversize sweaters, completely blurring gender differences. In fact, there is an
incredible range of choice of wide trousers and their combinations in collections:
Sacai suggests wearing culotte jeans with sporty windcheaters; Aquilano.Rimondi\'s
denim trousers look great with loose white shirts; Miu Miu offers cropped trousers
with similar tops, reminiscent of kids’ pyjamas.This means that every woman can
find a version to suit her, whatever her age or occupation.
This spring also sees a huge emphasis on oversize coats, windcheaters, and trench
coats.These may be short and young at heart, like those from Alexander McQueen
and Calvin Klein; have a business look, like in Jason Wu’s collection for Boss
Woman; or be unisex, like those from MM6. Sweaters tend to be wide, too. Marc
Jacobs, Ports 1961, and Pringle of Scotland all recommend that girls choose knitted
models five to six sizes larger than needed.Adventurous fashion enthusiasts may
also bring the oversize trend to evening outfits as well.The MM6 collection offers
minimalistic sack dresses, while Peter Pilotto has some bell-shaped skirts.
1) Try combining two trends in one by wearing a lingerie-style dress together with wide trousers,
like in the DKNY collection.
2) Keep things simple with oversize pieces of single-tone fabrics.An exception to this are holiday items,
which can be both wide and multicoloured.
3) For the evening, consider choosing wide trousers.This style trick will make you stand out from the
multitude in dresses.
4) So you don’t look like an overgrown teenager wearing hand-me-downs, try trousers and culottes
alongside tops with an accentuated waist, as recommended by Delpozo, Carolina Herrera and Adam Lippes.
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ATTENTION TO
DETAIL
WE HAVE SELECTED SOME INTERESTING ACCESSORIES BRANDS
FROM THE US AND EUROPE, OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND
MOST SOPHISTICATED DESIGN. DESIGNERS DISCUSS THEIR VISION,
SOURCES OF INSPIRATION AND KEY PIECES NOT TO MISS FROM
THEIR COLLECTIONS
EMMALINE KUO RANZMAN
The look
My collection epitomises innovation and
creativity. From the start I have focused on
staying true to the pursuit of a style that is
both bold and daring, modern yet classic.
Inspiration
My inspiration comes from my travels
around the world, whether it be through
architecture, textural contrasts or other
cultures. It is my love for exploration and
appreciation of diversity that have shaped
who I am as an individual and constantly
inspire me.
Key pieces
The brand features many important
key items, but the most dazzling and
creative are the evening bag and clutch
collection. They are a staple on many of
the world’s top red carpets and fashion
runways in the world and are artworks in
themselves.
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Signatures
I tend to use a lot of natural and raw
materials in my collections, like wood,
metal, brass, mother of pearl, exotic fur and
skins. For shapes I draw inspiration from
architecture around me as well as different
landscapes I have travelled through and
explored.
The client
Our customer is someone who appreciates
design and has a unique sense of style.
Emm Kuo collection lets a person like this
express their individuality.
Style icons
The personalities that embody our designs
include artists, musicians, innovators and
fashion icons.
Highlights
There have been many memorable
moments in our brand’s history, but
some of the biggest highlights were
being picked up by Intermix during
our first season as a new designer.
Having our bags worn by amazing style
innovators during NYFW and seeing
many celebities such as Taylor Swift wear
our bags to the Oscars was an incredible
experience.
Spring/summer 2017 preview
For the collection this year we’re offering
a combination of pop art and design,
bringing colours and textures from the past
into the present.
B U Y E R
Country
USA
Year of founding
2011
The stores
Calypso, W Hotels The Store
Garmany, Harvey Nichols
Ristir, Intermix
Collections per year
3
Upcoming selling dates
All year
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The look
Modern elegance, sophisticated details, and
romantic allure: welcome to the intricate and
emotive world of Ellen Conde.A jewellery line
with a sense of self-awareness, Ellen Conde
evokes a powerful and beautiful experience
to match the heart, style, and spirit of every
woman.
Inspiration
My jewellery draws inspiration from a blend
of influences and imagery. I’ve always
felt drawn to the glamour of Hollywood’s
classic silver screen goddesses, such as Ava
Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor, and Greta Garbo.
My Russian origins have also played a pivotal
role in moulding my taste. For me, jewellery
embodies an expression of our deepest
desires and most intimate dreams. My vision
stems from a fascination with beauty, poetry
and magic – all of which are delicately woven
into my creations. I’ve always been attracted to
luxury materials, their light, their colours, their
reflections. I love the soft femininity of pearls,
and how pieces composed with them require
a particular finesse to achieve a harmonious
balance in their arrangement. My jewels
belong to the world of emotions that inspires
my aesthetic vision: timeless symbols offering
fresh renditions of beauty.
Key pieces
The Colette necklace is one of our most
precious pieces. Its glacial ensemble
boasts magnificent structure and volume,
inspiring the most gracious silhouette.
The special rose gold effect of the Colette
almond conveys warmth and softness
through its pearls and crystals. Beaded into
the chain, the powder almond pearls create
volume and fullness, giving harmony to the
arrangement.
Another key piece is the Khloe Classic
necklace, which fully expresses the Ellen
Conde signature style: grace, exquisite
craftsmanship and luxury. The necklace
showcases a distinct contrast of shapes
and materials, featuring sparkling, clear
Swarovski crystals combined with compact,
white timeless pearls. Positioned on a
ruthenium-plated chain, the arrangement
gives the piece an industrial look and
striking contemporary appeal.
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elements embellish the line’s feminine spirit:
each piece boasts graceful, sophisticated details
and a romantic aesthetic coupled with a fresh
contemporary attitude.
The collection offers dramatic contrasts between
elements including rhodium and ruthenium-
plated chains, luxurious Swarovski crystals,
timeless pearls, and a whisper of silk.The
textures, with soft accents and playful volume,
inspire a cool and classic summer aesthetic.
Modern and sophisticated, the collection
channels the spirit and the beauty of every
woman.
ELLEN CONDE
I would also highlight the Marlen Classic
necklace, a polished collar detailed with
crystal black pearls and clear crystals,
Blanche Classic inspires elegance and
poise. Blanche projects a stunning, iconic
presence that is certain to enhance any
evening outfit.
Signatures
Soft shapes and classic elements complement
the feminine silhouette in all of Ellen
Conde’s jewellery. Each piece features
an elegant juxtaposition of elements:
Swarovski crystals, symbol of glamour and
elegance, and precious soft pearls, symbol
of timeless femininity, against rhodium
industrial chains – a reference to the
brand’s contemporary attitude.
Country
Italy
Year of founding
2013
The stores
Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols,
Luisa Via Roma, The Swank Shop,
Lenoir
Collections per year
2
Upcoming selling dates
Premiere Classe, Paris,
29 Sept – 2 Oct 2016
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The client
Ellen Conde speaks to confident and strong
women who are still delicate and feminine,
women who are looking to elevate their style
with extremely wearable yet sophisticated
pieces. Ellen Conde stands for eye-catching,
authentic and contemporary jewellery which
skillfully combines seemingly opposing design
elements.
Spring/summer 2017 preview
Our spring/summer 2017 collection embodies
the iconic elements of Ellen Conde jewellery
and fully expresses the brand’s signature
style, graceful design, expert craftsmanship,
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Our aim is to create timeless and very
high-end designs which are both
practical and luxurious at the same time.
There are several important elements
we think about when designing our
collections:
— The concept of timelessness, both
aesthetically and in terms of our
materials and craftmanship. Our bags
are designed to last for more than just
a season – hopefully forever – and to
become even more beautiful when they
age.
— A careful choice of top quality
materials. We only use the best quality
on the market, and expect the materials
we use to live up to our high standards.
— Aesthetics equals functionality.
Considering our background in
industrial design, there is nothing worse
for us than if a bag is just good-looking
but does not satisfy your needs. We try
to make every bag comfortable and
functional for its purpose.
Inspiration
We are obsessed with form and
functionality, trying to get the perfect shape,
volume and proportions by studying every
detail and considering every possible
purpose of our bags. When creating a
new model we start by analysing our own
tastes and desires. We can get inspired
by pretty much everything: from nature
to architecture to the works of the Wiener
Werkstätte art collective in the early 20th
century, to style icons and much more…
Key pieces
Our most recognisable key piece until now
has been our Lisabetta bag. Its generous
proportions and iconic design made it a
bestseller right away. The feedback was
so positive that we decided to explore
the Lisabetta idea further and for our
upcoming spring/summer collection there
will be additional variations of the Lisabetta
bag.
The client
Our client has no specific age but knows
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her own value: she knows what fits her and
how she can maximise her impact. She has
a strong personality and everything she
wears only underlines her natural beauty.
Elegant, refined and high-quality materials
are very important to her.
Style icons
We really admire strong and
independent women, where charisma,
beauty and brains are equally
represented. Our face for this year’s A/W
campaign is the immensely talented
contemporary gallerist Nathalie Halgand
and she is the perfect representation of
all these values. When we think about
famous style icons that we identify with,
we would say Jane Birkin, Catherine
Deneuve, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Mira
Duma, Alexa Chung and Charlotte
Casiraghi inspire and delight us.
Spring/summer 2017 preview
The inspiration behind our upcoming
S/S collection is summer at the Italian
seaside. We imagined how the R.VERVE
woman would visit Portofino or
Portovenere for an aperitivo, stopping
off at beautiful old towns, combining
beach and culture and finally spending
the last summer days in the hills of
Tuscany.
Country
Austria/Tuscany
Year of founding
2015
The stores
Liska, Weekend Moda
Collections per year
2
Upcoming selling dates
September 2016
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The look
Our collection is based around
vintage-inspired gloves made of
beautiful leathers paired with high-
tech materials. Our aesthetic caters
to the preferences of customers from
around the world. Though of course,
a particular item may be very popular
in one part of the world and much less
so in another. Weather also matters,
so we always take the climate into
account.
Inspiration
When designing a new item social
media is a huge help for us. With our
clients’ assistance and our efforts to
meet their individual needs we are
able to find the right direction.
Key pieces
Our classic bestselling item comes
in six leather types: deerskin,
suede, nappa, peccary, nubuck
and carpincho. But our feature
combination is leather and cashmere.
Signatures
For a perfect fit we use specially developed
sizing charts. We use vintage measuring
tools for the ideal shapes and curves.
Small elements are very important, and we
experiment with them.You can get a totally
different model by altering cuff edges,
lining or stitches.
The client
Our customer is an upper-class
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intellectual who prefers smaller
luxury brands to large mass-market
brands. In short, he’s a real gentleman,
unpretentious and reserved.
Style icons
We made gloves for Titanic, which won
an Academy Award for Best Costume
Design, and we were among those who
made it happen, so I think we can call
all its characters ‘style icons’. Our gloves
have adorned the hands of many famous
women, from Ingrid Bergman and Princess
Soraya of Iran to Princess Margaret.
Highlights
When Deborah Lynn Scott got an
Academy Award for Best Costume
Design for Titanic, it established our star
Country
Italy
Year of founding
1885
The stores
Bergdorf Goodman, Isetan
Mituskoshy, Shinsegae
Lansmere, Lane Crawford
Collections per year
2
Upcoming selling dates
January 2017
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status on the European and American
markets. Merola\'s historical relevance
cannot be overestimated. The brand’s
prestige was enhanced when the Ministry
for Culture and Heritage chose us for its
hundred-year archive.
OUR CLASSIC BESTSELLING ITEM COMES IN SIX LEATHER TYPES: DEERSKIN,
SUEDE, NAPPA, PECCARY, NUBUCK AND CARPINCHO. BUT OUR FEATURE
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London brand Eshvi draws on the
energetic spirit of this trend hotspot
and cultural melting pot, bringing bold,
mysterious and evocative jewellery to life.
Each piece transforms an ordinary outfit
into an extraordinary one. From dressing
up an otherwise simple day-look to
creating a statement of an evening, Eshvi
offers key pieces to add a little London
magic to every outfit.
Inspiration
We get inspiration from everywhere and
everything! Living in London gives us
the opportunity to see so many things –
exhibitions, art, even just people on the street
can give us ideas! Everything around us
inspires us.
Key pieces
Colour has always been a characteristic
feature of Eshvi’s aesthetic. We wanted to
create a fresh and playful line of jewellery, and
a good sprinkling of colourful stones certainly
helps!
Signatures
Eshvi means ‘fang’ in Georgian, and
is generally understood to be a good
luck charm. This iconic symbol is a
distinguishing design detail of our brand
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and features centrally or subtly in our
pieces.
The client
We create jewellery for the woman who
knows what she wants, knows her own
mind and is confident in expressing
herself and and experimenting with her
style.
Highlights
Since the brand was launched in 2012,
Eshvi has already been featured in
numerous fashion weeks including
Paris and London, and garnered praise
in magazines such as Vogue, Elle,
Harpers Bazaar and L’Officiel. As a newly
established brand in a huge fashion
market we’re particularly proud of this.
Spring/summer 2017 preview
Every creation is born from the
inspiration we gather from things we
admire and aspire to. Based on our
admiration for Cubism, Eshvi SS17 fine
and costume jewellery collections are
closely connected to this avant-garde
art movement, which revolutionised
the world of art and still plays a crucial
role in today’s fashion. The designs pay
homage to Cubism by playing with
two-dimensional shapes to create three-
dimensional illusions.
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Country
UK
Year of founding
2012
The stores
Kabiri, Luisa Via Roma,
The Box Boutique, Le 66,
Les Suites
Collections per year
2
Upcoming selling dates
All year
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The look
The Tuleste girl is the epitomy of
timeless style. Think iconic 60s French
cinema with a fun twist. We don’t take
ourselves too seriously and believe in
the transformative effect of being playful
and flirty with accessories.
Inspiration
We surround ourselves with passionate
people, music, cinema and art. And of
course wherever we go we just keep our
eyes open.
Key pieces
We have started a pom pom revolution
and I think it’s very safe to say that
our pom pom earrings have become
quite a signature for us, along with our
stackable enamel and metal rings that
are perfect for really any occasion. Once
you have these key pieces you’ll wonder
what you did without them.
Signatures
Although we are known for our
sleek metals, the brand has evolved,
combining more textural materials such
as fur, feathers, and most recently, yarn.
We love the natural evolution of our
classic pom pom earrings. Our stackable
enamels are all hand made and
something we are quite proud of.
The client
Our girl is ageless with a beguiling
personal style.
Tuleste
Style icons
Brigitte Bardot, Anna Karina, Rihanna,
Kate Moss, Verushka, Diana Ross, Sharon
Tate, Grace Jones.
Highlights
We have daily highlights, from seeing
someone ‘Tuleste’d up’ on the streets, to
creating something new, but some solid
achievements include gracing the cover
of WWD at the time of our launch, being
included in top magazines around the
globe alongside major brands we look
up to and respect, and seeing icons such
as Rihanna in our designs.
Country
USA
Year of founding
2008
The stores
United Arrows, Harvey
Nichols Hong Kong, Intermix,
Nordstrom, American Rag
Collections per year
3
Upcoming selling dates
All year
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Roxxlyn
The look
Each product is made of real stone: either
marble, quartzite or slate. The urban/
modern look and feel combined with
natural elements and exclusive materials
make Roxxlyn products so unique and
outstanding.
Inspiration
We get our inspiration from exploring
nature but also from street life: the
architecture of the city and the way people
inhabit it.
Key pieces
Our foundation piece is the classic Roxxlyn
Mineral Case for the iPhone. It was awarded
the prestigious Good Design Award 2015
by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum
of Architecture and Design. It is made
of aluminium, alcantara and a natural
structured slate stone. Available in different
frame and stone colours.
Signatures
Stones, stones and stones. Our phone
cases, briefcases, clutches, watches and
other products are all made of genuine
stone (marble, quartzite or slate).
The client
Our customers are looking for something
special. They don’t want to buy ordinary
products you could find at any corner. They
want to express their individuality and style.
Most are not looking for big brands, but
for quality and minimalistic design. Some
others are looking for high-class materials
like clean white marble.
Highlights
We launched in аutumn 2014, took part
in exhibitions in Paris, London, New
York, Berlin, Copenhagen, Florence and
Shanghai. Roxxlyn won ‘Good Design
Award 2015’ and got nominated for
‘German Design Award 2016’.
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We wanted to give our customers the chance
to buy more products than a phone case
or Macbook skin, so we have developed
briefcases, clutches and a watch with a marble
dial for the SS17 season.The collection has
more colourful exclusive quartzite stones with
red, grey, turquoise and rose colours. With
this collection we also expand our product
line for women.
OUR FOUNDATION PIECE IS THE CLASSIC ROXXLYN MINERAL CASE
FOR THE IPHONE. IT WAS AWARDED THE PRESTIGIOUS GOOD
DESIGN AWARD 2015 BYTHE CHICAGO ATHENAEUM MUSEUM OF
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN. IT IS MADE OF ALUMINIUM,ALCAN-
TARA AND A NATURAL STRUCTURED SLATE STONE
Country
Germany
Year of founding
2014
The stores
Harrods, Harvey Nichols,
Estnation, Breuninger
Collections per year
2
Upcoming selling dates
June-October 2016/
January-March 2017
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The look
Vonschwanenflügelpupke, or VONSP
for short, specialises in prints of
objects from real life, produced to the
finest Italian quality standards. Our
two-woman team of Eleonore von
Schwanenflügel and Stephanie Pupke
are always looking for vivid contrasts.
The colourful illustrations consist of
hand-drawn objects, photorealistic
elements and other techniques. The
scarves can be worn as a top or bottom,
they can be draped as a dress, they
can be combined with each other.
The scarves are perfect headpieces,
they protect, they warm, they hide
or simply decorate. That is what we
always keep in mind when we work on
the look of the prints. The mixture of
radiant red, electric blue, lightest neon
green and shocking yellow with cool
navy and sophisticated skin tones is a
consequence of the colour concept -
the only colour is multicolour.
Inspiration
We\'ve printed beetroot on silk, we\'ve
worked out the beauty of furniture
motifs, porcelain designs — even frozen
food. At the beginning of each process
we discuss ideas and visions, often by
bringing objects and pictures of these
objects to find out if they can help to
tell a story. Some of the things are so
characteristic that they stand as single
piece of a huge universe. That is how the
beetroot came to represent the roots of
our company and determine the VONSP
philosophy. There are many things that
can be designed to touch the observer.
These things can act as ambassadors.
Key pieces
We work on our textile carrés, or
squares, in several dimensions – this
determines the whole collection and
the interdisciplinary character of our
work. The print designs are always
placed carefully with this square frame in
mind, like a painting which has a certain
composition on the canvas. As a design
team we love to realise prints on furniture
or other textile elements of interior as
well. To enrich the VONSP aesthetic we
collaborate with artists, photographers
and architects. We’re lucky to have
chances to add another dimension to our
work, like technical renderings or artistic
paintings.
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wardrobes with a unique accessory as a
quirky companion piece. Our client has
her feet on the ground but is still looking
at the stars.
Style icons
Elsa Schiaparelli was an artist who
included very unusual motifs on her
gowns, jewellery and accessories. She
resisted the prejudices of Parisian society
and became a celebrated fashion icon.
She never compromised and always stood
for exceptional style. Her attitude is a
huge inspiration for us.
Highlights
In 2011 we were commended by the
Berlin Premium Exhibition and in 2013 by
the Berlin Senate – which allowed us to
arrange shows and presentations in Berlin
and build up our German distribution.
Our participation in Parisian Fashion Week
is important for selling to international
clients.
Spring/summer 2017 preview
VONSP SIGNATURE SS17 is summed
With a core theme for every collection,
we always concentrate on developing a
range of unique and outstanding single
motifs, brought together with a sense of
irony, ambition and above all, a loving
eye. All the pieces can be combined
or stand for themselves – they can be
worn or they can be framed and hung
on a wall. Even the simplest piece is a
statement, and the VONSP customer
becomes a curator.
Signatures
The choice of materials is always governed
by our love of pure, natural qualities and
blends: pure silk, cotton-silk and wool-
silk blends, and pure wool. We also have
a strong belief in sustainability. All our
goods are made in the European Union,
showcasing classic and precious Italian
craftsmanship.
The client
When we create it is an emotional and
subjective process. We are lucky that this
kind of contemplation serves the needs of
our customer. We create for independent
women who want to enrich their beautiful
Country
Germany
Year of founding
2011
The stores
Le Bon Marché, Victorienne
Kadö, Harvey Nichols Hong
Kong, Isetan, Gout
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up by two very characteristic animals:
the swan and the goose. These animals
stand for continuous contrasts and as
well as consistencies in the designs.
These quirky illustrations make our
foulards a beloved companion as well as
a precious piece of adornment.
ELEONORE VON SCHWANENFLÜGEL AND STEPHANIE PUPKE
VONSP SIGNATURE SS17 IS SUMMED UP BY TWO VERY CHARACTERISTIC
ANIMALS: THE SWAN AND THE GOOSE. THESE ANIMALS STAND FOR
CONTINUOUS CONTRASTS AND AS WELL AS CONSISTENCIES
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A DETAILED
REPORT
IT IS NO SECRET THAT ACCESSORIES ARE THE KEY
TO STYLE. MAKE SPACE FOR JUST A FEW OF THIS
COMING SPRING’S MAJOR TRENDS AND YOU CAN
REMAIN AHEAD OF THE PACK WITHOUT EVEN
CHANGING YOUR WARDROBE
STAY ON YOUR TOES
In footwear, the most feminine trend is for heels with an ankle
ribbon, conjuring images of graceful ballerinas wearing pointe
shoes with satin ribbons. The collections from Camilla&Marc,
Erdem, and Adam Lippes offer elegant, light flats with a
narrow toe, the style of the season.
YOUNG AT HEART
Designers know that you’re only as old as you feel, and this
spring’s collection is keeping us young with playful clothes
and accessories, frolicking from candy canes to fairy tales.
Maison Michel has hats with plastic beading, Tabitha Simmons
Adam Lippes
Erdem
Valentino
Red Valentino
Magnetic
Midnight
Swarovski
Emm Kuo
Giuseppe di Morabito
Tabitha Simmons
Mark Cross
Judith
Leiber
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Alexander McQueen
Balmain
Just Cavalli
Gucci
offers floral-embroidered sandals, and Delpozo’s bags are
embellished with stars. Magnetic Midnight, an accessories
brand, offers varicoloured headpieces to update your look;
Valentino complements romantic dresses with small bags
embellished with green leaf keyrings, while Thom Browne’s
dog-shaped bags are much more obedient than the real thing.
Bag designer Judith Leiber also recommends you get yourself
a pet, only this time it’s a crystal-encrusted penguin clutch bag –
what else! – to transform the dullest outfit into a sparkling
winter wonderland.
BELT UP
Accentuated waists are back in. On the catwalks, the trend
for voluminous garments is now facing competition from
the feminine trend for highlighting a slender waist with a
stylish belt. Wide ones with or without buckles are the clear
favourites, like those from Philosophy, Balmain, and Alexander
McQueen. But it’s not only dresses that boast belts; Altuzarra
has them perfectly complementing a two-piece suit for a smart
business look. So, a belt on top of a jacket is a fresh choice for
fashionable women in business to keep in mind.
Roberto Cavalli
Altuzarra Philosophy
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Chanel Chanel Dsquared2
A FRENCH ACCENT
Spring is a great time to ponder the wearing of berets. This
type of hat evokes iconic French style and is a great fit for the
new season’s wardrobe. Karl Lagerfeld, one fashion maestro
you can always trust, has created a whole gallery of feminine
looks crowned with berets for Chanel. If the classic beret is
not your taste, consider Lorenzo Serafini’s caps created for
Philosophy.
GLITTER EXPLOSION
Footwear items encrusted with jewels, rhinestones, and other
loud and proud embellishments are back, and just as fabulous
as ever. Luxurious mules, sandals, and moccasins are actually
perfect daywear; complementing a minimalistic outfit without
going over the top.
RULE BRITANNIA
Dean and Dan Caten from Dsquared2 and Alessandro Michele
from Gucci must be psychic, as the British flag colours are all
over bags, sweaters, and slip-ons in their collections. True,
Philosophy
Alberta Ferretti
Rochas
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Dsquared2 Gucci Sacai
Versace
fashion stays away from politics, but it has never hurt anyone to
be up on the news.
HIGH LIFE
This season will witness platform shoes making a comeback.
Almost every designer has thick-soled shoes, often with
massive heels, in their collection. This season’s rules let you
pair them with anything, from sport suits to romantic dresses.
LIVE LIGHT
Good news for minimalists: business handbags are much
smaller this summer. Why lumber yourself with stuff when it’s
so warm and cheerful outside? Givenchy, Agnona, and Bottega
Veneta designers complement a refined businesswoman’s
everyday look with a mini bag. Whether it comes with a long
strap, a chain, or just a small leather handle, wear it with
businesslike elegance and confidence, and bring nothing but
your must-haves: purse, phone, lipstick, and a good mood.
Leave the rest at home or in your office desk. We love living
light!
Elizabeth and James
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YOUNG ITALIAN DESIGNER GIUSEPPE DI MORABITO LAUNCHED HIS BRAND OF WOMEN’S CLOTHING IN
2014,WHEN HE WAS JUST 22. HERE HE DISCUSSES HIS LOVE OF SPECIAL FABRICS, INTRICATE EMBROIDERY
AND ART HISTORY
Giuseppe, tell us what led to the creation of your own
fashion brand?
It’s always been my dream. Once I had the opportunity
to meet the right people and friends, at the right
moment, I instinctively felt it was the right thing to do.
It is a very tough but unique journey for an emerging
brand to take its first steps.
Tell us about your experience with the famous fashion
contest Who is on next? What impact has it had on
your brand?
It really triggered a chain of positive reactions. I met
colleagues and experts from this sector, and had the
opportunity to get some very important advice – and
they’ve actually been helping me ever since. It led
me to focus on the strengths and weaknesses of my
collection at the time, and it gave me the opportunity
to experience the world of fashion from another, more
direct perspective.
What is the process of creating a new collection like
for you?
I usually start with historical research of trends and
iconographies. Often I refer to art and my colleagues
work with me on finding details and the specific
ambiance of the past to reinterpret in new collections.
I usually try to mix tastes and aesthetic perceptions.
Mixing contemporary with the historic, although it could
sound banal, it is one of the processes I am most into.
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How do you manage to combine creative vision with market
demands in your collections?
That\'s really down to materials and research.The fact is that
I never want to sacrifice quality. I am heavily involved in the
selection of special fabrics, prints and embroideries. I usually
pick handmade techniques and sophisticated Western
processing for instance. But I also try to find the best price
for the best product when creating pieces. My collections
present a wide range of pieces, so I hope I can satisfy market
demand.
What makes your brand’s vision and style unique, and what
sets your collections apart?
I hope I can provide an alternative to what already exists in this
sector. However it is very difficult since the market is growing
every day and there are incredible talents everywhere.
I like to feature old styles, and idiosyncratic details of the past.
I mix and remix different features and aesthetic stimulus.
Then I try to use them in order to express my vision of a
post-romantic conception of female clothing, though I don’t
like stereotypes. I don’t want to reduce the womenswear
wardrobe to fixed, affected categories.
What signature elements of your brand can be found in
every collection?
There are recurrent shapes, such as the folded gown or
particular fabrics I am fond of, such as silk duchesse or three-
dimensional macramé. I must also confess I have a weakness
for long dresses.
Describe the woman you design your pieces for.
This woman rejects overblown and purist classical ideals
of femininity. She is in search of high quality materials;
she looks for aesthetic value in what she is wearing. The
brand doesn’t necessarily limit itself to younger women.
Give us a glimpse of what to expect from your SS17
collection.
There will be a contrast between recurrent and
multifaceted pastel romanticism with some laminated
fabrics. There will be some gold, metallic purple,
unusual prints and patterns I\'ve been on. There will be
also a military air to the garments – such as jackets and
bombers – even though it has been reinterpreted with
flowers as symbols of peace. This is probably what’s my
collection about: contrasting the delicate aesthetic that
characterises my brand with an updated and fresh vision
of next summer’s women’s wardrobe.
What do you think about collaborating with buyers
online?
I think that it’s an opportunity to explore a new vision
of the fashion market and its internal dynamics. I am
happy to be part of it. It’s such an innovative way to help
emerging brands to expand in specific markets.
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HOLIDAY
SPIRIT
DIFFERENT AS THEY MAY BE FROM ONE
ANOTHER, THE SPRING/SUMMER 2017 MENSWEAR
COLLECTIONS SHARE A RELAXED OFF-HAND
VIBE. CAN YOU THINK OF A BETTER TIME TO
EXPERIMENT WITH YOUR STYLE THAN WITH THE
HOT SUMMER DAYS AND HOLIDAYS JUST AROUND
THE CORNER?
DENIM DAYS
You may say that jeans are boring, but designers disagree.
Head-to-toe denim is the ultimate in S/S 2017 menswear. With
a classic jeans jacket-and-trousers combo, overalls or complex
layered outfits there is plenty to choose from. Balmain’s
Olivier Rousteing offers the most creative take on the trend,
adding an ironic yet laid-back summer spin on comfortable
layered ensembles. Why not mix a shirt, leggings, an overcoat
and a parka in light denim, to pull off the look to perfection?
Once an American working man’s uniform, denim now reigns
supreme: try a classic retro look — overalls or a shirt and baggy
Andrea Pompilio
3.1 Phillip Lim
Balmain
Valentino
trousers — and add a cowboys touch with a neckerchief. Some
tips for bandana tying may be found at Antonio Marras and
Andrea Pompilio. If you want something more modern, there is
the Diesel Black Gold collection: edgy and refreshing with its
narrower jeans and kimono-style jackets.
DRESSING DOWN WITH A DRESSING
GOWN
Summer is a holiday season. This may be the reason why
many designers derived their garments from the dressing
gown. They don’t call it a ‘gown’ for nothing: flaring tunics
and coats, cut to resemble bathrobes or Arabian robes, can
be worn wherever you go. Crumpled topcoats accompany
Versace\'s everyday two-pieces and Balmain’s evening silk
overalls. Roberto Cavalli’s models flash some hippy flesh,
throwing colourful tunics and dressing gowns over jeans, while
Louis Vuitton and Fendi transform a bathrobe into a stunning
summer overcoat that you can wear to the beach. True,
sometimes designers’ imaginations run too wild, but this is
definitely not the case here. Consider your everyday dressing
gown — in summer it can be your holidays go-to.
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Louis Vuitton
Balmain
Roberto Cavalli
Fendi
Versace
Roberto Cavalli
Dolce&Gabbana Paul&Joe
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3.1 Phillip Lim
TO CUT IT SHORT
Men’s summer trousers have irretrievably
lost several inches and now the ankle is
on the loose! Not even two-pieces have
escaped the cropped trend, to say nothing
of casual, summer trousers and jeans. The
trailblazers are Balenciaga’s Demna Gvasalia
and Dolce&Gabbana. Gvasalia plays with
proportions, making shoulders look bigger
with shoulder pads and legs shorter with
trousers cropped unusually high above the
ankle. He makes up for the loss in the length
with white chunky-heeled boots. Domenico
Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are less radical,
showcasing outfits with short carrot trousers
for everyday wear and white evening two-
pieces for hot pool parties. Pair the latter
with white laced shoes and a contrast shirt.
For more inspiration go to Kenzo, Paul&Joe
and Trussardi.
Dolce&Gabbana
DSquared2 Trussardi
Balenciaga
Paul&Joe
Dolce&Gabbana
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DREAM IN COLOUR
A black suit? Boring. Grey pinstripe? Behind
the times. Blue? Too \'classic\', definitely not!
Dare to dream in a vivid suit, especially if you
are leaving your office for a holiday: vermillion
orange (Balmain and Roberto Cavalli), pink
and embroidered (Gucci), or crimson with
abstract prints (Dior Homme). Strictly speaking,
a holiday suit isn\'t a suit in the traditional sense.
Balmain’s items are executed in satin, with
a belted kimono instead of a jacket. Diesel
Black Gold’s summer two-pieces are made of
red-and-white pinstriped denim. Peter Dundas
of Roberto Cavalli keeps the 70s spirit with
slim-fitting jackets and slightly flared trousers.
Paul Smith’s fitted purple suits are to be
teamed with motley accessories and tees, while
Paul&Joe takes a break from the colour frenzy
and introduces pastels. A men’s suit in powder
pink? Why, yes!
Diesel Black Gold Dior Homme
Gucci
Paul Smith
Balmain
Gucci
Paul&Joe
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01 ROSANTICA
Rosantica is the loving creation of Michela
Panero. After many years of collaborations
with some of the most important high
fashion maisons in Milan, Michela has
decided to create her own fashion jewellery
line. The unique mix of Italian jewellery
tradition and modern shapes and trends
creates a new and stunning interpretation
of timeless pieces. Taking inspiration
from travel, nature and the fashion world,
Rosantica reflects the magic of natural gems,
attention to detail and Italian craftsmanship.
02 GLADSTONE
Gladstone is a premium English accessory
brand, handcrafted using the finest Italian
leathers. Established in 2015 by John
O’Sullivan, previously chief operating
director at Tanner Krolle; the brand
bridges the gap between functionality
and timeless design. Collections include
sleek backpacks using luxury materials
such as pewter-plated brass zips through
to simple, elegant travel bags lined with
Alcantara. Gladstone offers the ultimate
accessories for the modern man.
03 D’ESTRËE
Two sisters, designer Géraldine
and entrepreneur Victoire, are
behind this brand. Together,
they’ve created D’estrëe. These
siblings have reimagined a cooler
and more crazily colourful palette
of hats for men and women.
Passionate artisans work on every
piece meticulously by hand at
their millinery in Paris: offering an
exquisite finish, a taste for detail,
and the ‘Parisian touch’.
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03
Rosantica
D’Estrëe
Gladstone
YOUNG AND
PROMISING
WE BRING YOU A LIST OF UP-AND-COMING DESIGNERS FROM
AROUND THE WORLD. REMEMBER THESE NAMES: THEY\'RE
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04 FEDERICA TOSI
Federica Tosi is a label founded in 2016 by the designer as the natural evolution
of her previous brand Luxury Fashion, a tailoring project started in 2007 which
focused on an innovative and extremely contemporary overview of women\'s
clothing. A new Made in Italy concept – supported by a broad analysis of the
product and market requirements – where craftsmanship and design find
concrete expression in minimalist jewellery and sophisticated and eclectic
clothes, with a strong urban connotation. The spring/summer 2017 Federica Tosi
collection, winner of the Lancia Prize in the second edition of the Time Award
contest, is characterised by a romantic-rock mood with a contemporary twist. The
balance of textures is the key to the movement of the entire collection: leather
melting into silk chiffon for a feminine look, while the lightest poplin shirts are the
basis for unusual cuts and applications.
05 IOANNA SOLEA
Cypriot/Austrian designer Ioanna Solea
launches her brand in 2013. The label strives to
combine a luxurious spirit with the poetic side of
handcrafted techniques, often playing with the
tension between raw and defined, providing a
contemporary take on femininity with a touch of
irony. A skillful combination of refinement and
sensuality, with exceptional material and highly
perfected detail for unique and stand-out pieces
that are entirely made in Italy. Handbags are seen
as a status accessory, and necklaces simply as a
piece to adorn.
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Federica
Tosi
Ioanna Solea
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RENOWNED FOR THEIR HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS AND ELABORATE DESIGN, THESE RUSSIAN
AND UKRAINIAN BRANDS WILL FLY OFF THE SHELVES OF THE WORLD\'S MOST EXCLUSIVE
BOUTIQUES
MADE IN EASTERN
EUROPE
Viktoriia
Balaniuk
FLOW THE LABEL
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T H E N E W F L O W T H E L A B E L C O L L E C T I O N
I S A V A I L A B L E F O R B U Y E R S T O O R D E R
A T V I A D E L B U Y E R . C O M
What inspires you when creating collections?
For me, the source of inspiration is invariably art, all of its
classical forms. Allusions to retro cinema, to 20th century
modernist paintings, and to the latest creations of Ukrainian
artists consistently show up in FLOW the Label collections,
because I have a sincere love for all of these. As to what gives me
power to continually build the brand, it is, as for most women, my
beloved family, travelling, healthy holidays, physical and mental
activity, enjoying the beauty of nature, and appreciating the
unique moments of life.
What elements are key to your collections?
We love the 70s aesthetic in fashion, mostly Western but also
Ukrainian. Of course, we transform it in our own way, enhance it
with our interpretation, and enrich it with some trendy elements,
but you can always recognize the overall visual pattern of the
70s. This naturally flows into a relaxed boho style, as we often
make use of loose fit and bohemian undertones. However, our
collection always sticks to classical shapes and retains overall
calm.
What kind of woman do you design your clothes for?
First of all, she is knowledgeable in matters of fashion, and she
has that peculiar insight, a subtle feeling that she uses to bring
harmony to the world and to herself. I believe that being able to
create beauty, to ‘wear’ it, and to actually live in beauty is a truly
feminine quality. Yes, she can be pretty daring, both in how she
combines her clothing items, for example, and in how bravely
she makes herself known in life. She may be very different in
other aspects, but one thing I know for sure, she has a striking
personality.
Where are your collections produced, and what materials do
you use?
We have recently launched a small facility of our own, where we
can produce medium-sized lots. For really large projects, we still
resort to the contractors, as we have excellent communication
and rapport with them. Still, making clothes in-house is a delight.
There is nothing like the feeling you get when you have taken
part in and supervised the creation of a whole outfit, from the
original sketch down to the last seam. As to the materials, one of
FLOW’s key features is that we try to make the widest possible
use of natural silk, linen, cotton, wool, etc. Denim also often
shows up in our collections. We are especially picky about
fabrics, which we mostly buy at Première Vision show in Paris.
What are your plans for the near future, and how will you
develop your brand further?
Recently we have begun to release pre-collections. We had
set this challenge for ourselves, and achieved it within rather
tight timeframes, especially so for an Eastern European label.
So, we are now focused on setting up the new production
processes and learning to handle new workloads and new tasks.
We are going to keep showing our two main collections at the
Mercedes-Benz Kiev Fashion Days event, and to demonstrate our
full set of collections at the More Dash showroom in Paris. I think
we will continue cooperation with the WHITE tradeshow, where
we were recognised as the most promising label last season. This
was especially nice as we had not even submitted a contestant’s
application form. They simply called us and said that the Italian
Chamber of Fashion Buyers had chosen us from thousands of
candidates.
Ukrainian fashion is being increasingly discussed abroad in
the recent years. What do you think has caused this growing
interest in that fashion industry?
Let me say right away that everything I say about Ukrainian
fashion is totally true for Russia as well. The Ukrainians have
always had a unique taste, imagination, and creative gift. This
is clear even from how many of the world’s outstanding artists
have their roots in Ukraine. On the other hand, we never used to
have any proper education in fashion, or awareness, or even just
material resources. At the same time, fashion is a multi-billion-
dollar industry, and merely having good ideas is not enough
to become part of it. Today, Ukrainian designers have become
more competent, and although there is still quite a lot to learn,
we already deserve to take our place on the international scene.
We are no longer just ‘promising’, we are now able to live up
to our promises. I mean, I believe the interest is there because
we are talented and hardworking newcomers, enthusiastic
and highly capable. We are also a bit different. I think it is the
same with Russian fashion. The phenomenon of, say, Gosha
Rubchinskiy, has taken place largely because of these factors.
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Where do you draw inspiration?
I’m always up for something new — I love travelling and
meeting interesting people. My creativity is sparked by
a picturesque landscape, a new destination, or when
something nice happens unexpectedly.
What are the key elements of your collections?
My collections may be very different, but I always strive to
make them feminine and elegant.
Tell us about the woman that would wear your clothes.
She enjoys being herself. She never pretends because she
sees no point in it. She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid
of her desires. She is successful. She is smart. She turns
heads. She is beautiful and she knows it. She might stand out
from the crowd, but she always stays true to herself.
Where are your garments made and what are your
favourite materials?
All my clothes are made at the brand’s manufacturing
facilities in Moscow region. I prefer natural fabrics with
rich textures — flowing silk, textured jacquard, sequined
materials.
What are you planning for the future of your brand?
We are going to fully enter the international market and also
develop a teen clothing line.
Name some designers that have been major influences on
you.
Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior.
Russian fashion is on everyone’s lips lately. How would you
explain this growing interest?
I think Russian designers have a fresh perspective on
fashion. They are not afraid to experiment, yet a lot of our
labels reveal a close connection with Russian culture and
traditions, its aesthetic and beautiful diversity.
What have the Russian designers learnt over the past few
years and what are they yet to master?
Hard to say. We may still lack an efficient production
process.
What is your vision of the future of Russian fashion on a
global scale?
I think things are looking good for Russian fashion. There
are a lot of talented designers here.
What do foreign buyers and customers expect from the
Russian designers?
The same, I think, as from other designers. Strong
individuality and ability to sell well.
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Where do you find your inspiration?
I’m often inspired by the world I personally live in. For
example, when I was creating my A/W 16/17 collection, I
was thinking about post-Soviet women. As for our S/S 2017
collection, which celebrates the brand’s 10th anniversary, I
was inspired by looking through the BEVZA archives. This
collection sums up all the major creations of the brand.
Tell us about the defining features of your collections.
My collections always feature a white dress and a straight-cut
trench coat. Whenever I tackle elaborate tailoring, I always
strive to make it look minimalistic.
Describe the woman that would wear your clothes.
She works hard and loves her work. She is educated,
ambitious, a woman of taste, and she always chooses quality
over quantity.
Where do you make your garments and what materials do
you prefer?
My clothes are manufactured in the Ukraine. We use natural
fabrics that can easily be recycled. It is important for me that
the materials I use are environmentally friendly, since I care for
the environment. As I make investment pieces that will last for
years, I only use fabrics of the highest quality.
What next for Bevza? What do you see in the future for your
brand?
Currently our pieces can be bought in multi-brand boutiques
in the UK, the USA, Australia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and
Ukraine. Our current aim is to expand our geographic scope.
What are your major influences in fashion?
I love the expertise of Phoebe Philo. And Raf Simons. I also
admire Cristobal Balenciaga. He is just a tailoring genius, and
Phoebe and Raf were also inspired by him.
Ukrainian fashion has been attracting plenty of attention
lately. How would you explain this growing interest?
I think it’s pretty simple: it’s just that Ukrainian designers have
started going abroad more frequently. I am glad that we’ve
caught the eye of international buyers and media. More and
more foreign journalists are attending Ukrainian Fashion
Week. I think our trademark is our genuine enthusiasm for our
work.
What have Ukrainian designers learnt over the past few
years, and what are they yet to master?
Things are still complicated due to the export and customs
regulations, as well as problems with production facilities and
supply of raw materials at the domestic level. But at the same
time we have adjusted to working for both previews and full-
scale runway shows, learnt how to deal with showrooms and
to meet delivery deadlines.
How do you envision the future of Ukrainian fashion on a
global scale?
I believe Ukrainian fashion is gaining momentum. Its potential
is enormous. We took our A/W 16/17 collection to Tbilisi,
and look what a success it was. Talking about my colleagues
I would like to point out Vita Kin, who managed to go global
with her single-product brand, and has enjoyed fabulous
success.
What makes Eastern European fashion different from
Western European fashion?
The designers’ mentality and worldview.
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WHATEVER TRENDSETTERS THINK ABOUT SEASONAL BYING BEHAVIOUR,THE CUSTOMER KEEPS
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW.TRENDSQUIRE, A TREND RESEARCH BUREAU, GIVES US AN INSIGHT
INTO THE MAIN TRENDS OF THE COMING SPRING/SUMMER SEASON
SPRING/SUMMER 2017
TREND OVERVIEW
WOMEN
Next spring, all the emphasis is on being fem-
inine and natural. Unisex outfits make way for
loose, flowing shapes and a stronger sensuality.
The trend is for knitting, and warm neutrals and
pastels, especially light coral reds and blue-
greys. The materials in focus are fabrics rich in
tactile appeal: textures of satin and silk and jac-
quards with exotic floral patterns and blooming
psychedelic forests.
1. A cropped tapestry suit
2. A long silk slip-dress, matte or with a subtle metallic shine
3. A stockinette set of trousers and a top
4. An oversize raincoat with a forest-like pattern
5. A cropped jacket with large buttons
SS17 TOP FIVE LOOKS:
The material from the trend book is courtesy of Trendsquire, an online analytic platform and
the first Russian trend research bureau.Trendsquire researches and predicts visual trends in
design and fashion, alongside the changing behavioural models and sociocultural tenden-
cies of today’s consumers. Visit Trendsquire’s YouTube channel to see a video about visual
trends as influenced by the unique tastes of Russian customers.
Find out more about Trendsquire at www.trendsquire.ru.
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MEN
With mixed textures, patterns, and quirky propor-
tions used on classical items, men’s clothes are ready
for a change! Suit-type fabrics show up alongside
more utilitarian textiles calling raincoats or tents to
mind. Canvas straps, clasps, and buckles link it all
together. A ‘fantasy on a theme of a Samurai outfit’
co-exists harmoniously with conventional, classic
cuts of greys, beiges, and blues.
1. A loose kimono shirt with wide trousers
2. Head-to-toe chequered patterns, combined
with sport sandals
3. A long-sleeved trench coat embellished with
eyelets
4. A short-sleeved shirt with an exotic tattoo-style print
5. A shirt with a Japanese-style print, with pale denim
dungarees
SS17 TOP FIVE LOOKS:
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because when you look things over, touc h them, tr y them on, look at yourself in
the mirror in a cosy environment, and ask an exper t for advice, it makes for
a completely unique experience.’
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P h o t o : c o u r t e s y o f B i f f i p r e s s o f f i c e
STRATEGIES
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DISCOVER THE FASHION SECRETS OF THE FAR EAST AS WE CHAT TO AKIKO SHINODA,
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FOR JAPAN FASHION WEEK. SHE TELLS US ABOUT
THE HOTTEST JAPANESE TRENDS AND WHAT SETS JAPAN FASHION WEEK APART
THE LAND OF THE RISING
DESIGNERS
What are the distinctive features of Japanese fashion today?
Which styles, materials, silhouettes and so on are Japanese
designers going wild for?
Japanese fashion trends tend to follow international ones, so at
the moment loose silhouettes, overalls, and embroidered satin
baseball jackets are having their moment, and sports-mix and
street-luxury styles are in. Velvet material is also really hot right
now.
What difficulties does the Japanese fashion market face and
how they can be solved in your opinion?
The population of Japan is decreasing rapidly, so we need to
have foreign tourists in our sights as well as expanding our
business overseas.
What products should buyers expect to find at Japan Fashion
Week?
High-quality street-casual menswear. Our menswear is just the
best in the world.
What do you offer to buyers who want to participate?
We invite four or five big buyers from overseas through a
collaboration with the government’s Japan External Trade
Organisation (JETRO). If buyers would like to visit Tokyo during
fashion week, JFWO takes care of arranging tickets.
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How is the taste of Japanese customers different from
foreign ones?
Japanese customers want relaxed and casual clothes that fit
comfortably. Long evening gowns are not really popular here.
Which markets particularly appreciate the aesthetics of
Japanese fashion? Where do your designers enjoy the most
success?
Asian countries appreciate Japanese collections a lot
because their young people are so influenced by Japanese
pop and street culture. They also love Japanese collections
because of the fit. European brands are not usually tailored
for the Asian figure.
How do you help Japanese designers build their
relationships with buyers?
We organise several programmes to help promote designers.
One example is the Tokyo Fashion Award. This is a new
fashion prize, which selects fashion brands from Tokyo that
have the potential to thrive on the international market and
supports their overseas expansion. Then we choose six
winners who are announced during the Tokyo Fashion Week.
Do you scout for new Japanese talents?
Yes, every season. I have a great team and plenty of contacts
around me who are always giving me information and
suggestions.
What are the plans for the future of Japan Fashion Week?
We want to connect with all the fashion weeks in the world
and collaborate with each other in order to continue to
stimulate the Japanese fashion industry. As for Tokyo
Fashion Week’s future plans, it will be the centre of nurturing
young talent, producing fresh new designers and helping
them conquer the world.
WE WANTTO CONNECT WITH ALLTHE
FASHION WEEKS IN THE WORLD AND COL-
LABORATE WITH EACH OTHER IN ORDER TO
CONTINUE TO STIMULATE THE JAPANESE
FASHION INDUSTRY.AS FOR TOKYO FASH-
ION WEEK’S FUTURE PLANS, IT WILL BE THE
CENTRE OF NURTURING YOUNG TALENT,
PRODUCING FRESH NEW DESIGNERS AND
HELPING THEM CONQUER THE WORLD
DRESSEDUNDRESSED
MR. GENTLEMAN
YOSHIO KUBO
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Boasting some of the
biggest names from around
the world, including key
players from international
companies like LVMH,
Kering, Nike, H&M, Swarovski
and Patagonia, the summit
featured experts talking
about how to safeguard the
environment and fight the
causes of climate change.
Denmark, as a world leader
in green technology, was a
deeply significant location
for this discussion, with 40%
of the country’s electricity
generated by wind and
environmental issues being
given highest billing by the
government.
Patagonia’s Vice President
of Environmental Affairs
Rick Ridgeway issued
a call for more durable
products, pointing out that
‘as the usable lifetime of
our products increases,
the lifetime environmental
footprint decreases’. The
brand encourages customers
to repair or sell clothes
they don’t need anymore.
Patagonia owns North
America’s largest repair
centre and has cars driving
around the USA offering to
fix customers’ old clothes for
free. Yet its most provocative
and unprecedented effort
was the Don\'t Buy This
PURE BUSINESS
FROM COPENHAGEN TO SEOUL, SUSTAINABILITY IS OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE FOR THE
FASHION INDUSTRY. SO IT’S NO WONDER THAT THE COPENHAGEN FASHION SUMMIT,
HELD FOR THE FOURTH TIME THIS MAY, HAD ETHICAL BUSINESS HIGH ON ITS LIST OF
PRIORITIES
COPENHAGEN FASHION SUMMIT
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COPENHAGEN FASHION SUMMIT
AS AMBER VALLETTA PUT IT, NO ONE WANTS TO READ TER-
RIBLE STORIES, BECAUSE PEOPLE HAVE ENOUGH PROBLEMS
ALREADY: STUDENT LOANS, FAMILY ISSUES, DONALD TRUMP.
THE AMERICAN TOP MODEL AND SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION
BELIEVES THAT SHE AND HER FELLOW THINKERS MUST MAKE
SUSTAINABILITY SEXY IF THEY WANT TO BE HEARD
Jacket campaign: ‘The
environmental cost of
everything we make is
astonishing’, the ad read.
‘Consider the R2 Jacket, one
of our best sellers. Making it
requires 135 litres of water,
enough to provide the
necessary daily three glasses
of water for 45 people.’ When
we scale this up to consider
the 80 billion items of
clothing produced annually
the impact is astonishing,
especially considering the
unprecedented growth of
the garment manufacturing
industry, with outputs
almost doubling over the
last 20 years. If the world’s
population climbs from 7.3
AMBER VALLETTA
G E T A C C E S S
T O D I G I T A L
T R E N D R E P O R T S
A N D B U Y I N G
T I P S
R E Q U E S T Y O U R F R E E B U Y E R A C C E S S A T
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to 9 billion in the next few
decades as scientists predict,
this too will inevitably result
in a further increase.
For Anna Gedda, Head of
Sustainability for H&M, the
question is whether there
will be enough cotton, land
to grow it and water to
make so many clothes. She
is convinced that we won’t
be able to stick with the old
tried-and-tested strategies
if we want our companies
to succeed in the next 30
years. H&M’s environmental
commitment secured
the brand’s place on the
Greenpeace\'s Detox Catwalk,
which also included Zara and
Benetton. These companies
were listed among the
leaders for delivering on the
elimination of hazardous
environmental pollutants.
Still, it is mass-market brands,
including H&M, which are to a
large degree to blame for the
overconsumption of clothes,
footwear and accessories.
The brand is known for
constantly releasing special
offers and for renewing its
collections every two weeks,
encouraging customers
to buy new and often
unnecessary garments. As
2012 studies reveal, the
British alone have $47 billion
worth of unworn clothes in
their wardrobes.
Whatever the cause
and effect of the
overconsumption/
overproduction relationship,
its ecological impact,
particularly that on drinking
water, is obvious. Consider
a report by the Chinese
Ministry of Water Resources
for a better understanding
of how urgent the problem
is. According to the
report, as much as 4/5 of
groundwater resources in
the country are unsuitable
for drinking. Gone are the
days when eco-awareness
was simply a marketing
strategy or optional extra.
Now sustainability is every
label’s obligation, says
Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief
Sustainability Officer for the
Kering group. As she stated at
the Condé Nast International
Luxury Conference in Seoul,
‘When we look at the state
of the planet, we can see the
effects of climate change. So
taking it into account in our
business is not an option,
it\'s a necessity. At Kering,
to help us find solutions
to sourcing sustainable
materials, we created an
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B U Y E R
‘WHEN WE LOOK ATTHE STATE OF THE PLANET,WE CAN SEE THE
EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. SO TAKING IT INTO ACCOUNT IN OUR
BUSINESS IS NOTAN OPTION, IT\'S A NECESSITY‘ SAYS MARIE-CLAIRE
DAVEU
MARIE-CLAIRE DAVEU, KERING
action plan four years ago.
If you want something to
be successful, it\'s important
to know what the impact
is.’ The Kering group is also
devoted to working closely
with suppliers and carefully
overseeing the entire supply
chain.
Caring about the
environment runs in the
family for Nadja Swarovski,
Swarovski board member.
As far back as 1895 Nadja’s
great-grandfather was
already interested in the
benefits of hydropower, and
D I S C O V E R
B R A N D S
S E L E C T E D F O R
Q U A L I T Y O F
D E S I G N
A N D S T R O N G
S A L E S P O T E N T I A L
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since then, as Nadja told
fashion critic Suzy Menkes,
‘water has always been
really important to us for
manufacturing and so we\'ve
taken great care to make sure
that that process is green’.
More than that, Swarovski has
established a programme
that educates schoolchildren
in India, Uganda, Brazil and
China about the ecological,
economic, social and cultural
impact of water pollution.
Dilys Williams, Head of
the Centre for Sustainable
Fashion at the University
of the Arts, London, has
been teaching her students
about the importance
of responsible fashion
production and consumption
for almost ten years. She was
asked to set up the centre in
2007. ‘I put sustainability into
the curriculum in 2006-2007
but it was almost impossible
to find ways to teach it,’ she
recalls. ‘I decided to have four
considerations in looking at
sustainability with relation to
the curriculum. I asked how
we could work with designers,
research, businesses and
political engagements. We
also asked employers if there
was a demand for this kind of
training and there was.’
‘What is happening now is
that there is a new discipline
called design sustainability,’
she adds. The very notion of
sustainable fashion has also
gained a new dimension: ‘We
have gone from a reductionist
approach of how can you
make this more efficient,
to being more expansive,
design-led, philosophical and
diverse. Students are really
thinking about sustainability
now. Before it had limited
applications, like upcycled
garments; now it is more
nuanced.’
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"DON\'T BUY THIS
JACKET"
CAMPAIGN,
PATAGONIA
Sadly discussion of eco-
friendly production and
responsible consumption is
still limited to the university
in London and fashion
summits in Copenhagen and
Seoul, while most customers
are bored by such talk. As
Amber Valletta put it, no
one wants to read terrible
stories, because people
have enough problems
already: student loans,
family issues, Donald Trump.
The American top model
and sustainability champion
believes that she and her
fellow thinkers must make
sustainability sexy if they
want to be heard. This view
is shared by Eva Kruse, CEO
of Copenhagen Fashion
Week. According to Kruse,
when shopping for clothes
people are driven by their
tastes, so brands must strive
to make sustainable clothes
appealing.
P L A C E O R D E R S
O F T R E N D
S E T T I N G
C O L L E C T I O N S
F R O M A R O U N D
T H E W O R L D
R E Q U E S T Y O U R F R E E B U Y E R A C C E S S A T
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OFFLINE SHOPPING
IS HERE TO STAY
BUYER ROSY BIFFI IS ALWAYS A WELCOME GUESTAT FASHION SHOWS AND IN SHOWROOMS,
BOTH IN ITALYAND BEYOND. HER REPUTATION AS A RETAIL EXPERT,AND HER KNACK FOR
SEEKING OUTTHE BEST EMERGING LABELS, HAVE BROUGHT HER FAME FAR BEYOND HER
NATIVE COUNTRY
Today, Biffi rules an empire of three
shops, managed together with her many
grandchildren and partners: the Banner
boutique in Via Sant’Andrea, in the very
heart of Milan’s fashion quarter; the
Biffi boutique in Corso Genova, which
opened in Milan in the 60s as the first
of the chain; and Biffi Bergamo. All
three have long been style destinations
for customers who want smart, tasteful
clothes, customers who are looking
for more than appearances and who
recognise and appreciate handmade
quality.
How did your passion for being a buyer
begin?
It has grown over a long period, and
continues to do so. I always follow my
instincts. Luckily I have been able to
kindle this passion in my staff too.
What sets your shops apart?
Probably a pronounced individuality and
a commitment to our own taste. The rest
comes down to careful selection, polite
and friendly staff, quality service, and
advising skills.
Where do you look for your collections?
We never let a single spark of inspiration
die out when we’re looking for
collections. Once we’ve fallen in love
with a certain collection, we always
make a sensible assessment of how well
it is going to sell, and pay particular
attention to quality.
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Many of your customers come from
abroad. How do you manage to maintain
your international spirit, which has
contributed to making Biffi boutiques
such a success?
Being international is really one of our
key features. I guess it worked out this
way, above all, because we seek out
collections not only in Italy but also in the
showrooms of Paris, London, New York,
and in other countries where we come
across beautiful, quality items that we
feel are perfect for us.
Is there a Biffi style?
The windows of our shops definitely
reflect Milan\'s general style: an
exquisitely elegant city, never
ostentatious, always quietly confident.
What do you think about the impact of
e-commerce and internet in general?
Today getting to grips with the internet
is just indispensible if you want to keep
up with the times and stay informed. The
web is a wonderful tool for customers to
access the whole range of goods easily
and quickly, and it allows us to work
more effectively. A company like ours
can really benefit from e-commerce,
especially if the boutique is already well
recognised and has become a brand in
its own right. I am sure, however, that
online sales will never, ever supplant
offline shopping in a boutique, because
when you look things over, touch them,
try them on, look at yourself in the mirror
in a cosy environment, and ask an expert
for advice, it makes for a completely
unique experience.
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THE DAYS WHEN THERE WERE ONLY FOUR FASHION WEEKS ARE ATHING OF THE PAST.TODAY, IT’S NOT JUST
MILAN, PARIS, NEW YORK AND LONDON THATARE GETTING THE FASHION CROWD TALKING. MANY OTHER
CITIES SUCH AS BERLIN,TOKYO, SEOULAND SYDNEYARE INCREASINGLY BECOMING FULL-FLEDGED PARTICI-
PANTS IN THE FASHION CALENDAR.THE LIST OF EMERGING FASHION CAPITALS IS CONSTANTLY INCREASING.
BUT HOW CAN BUYERS MANAGE TO ATTEND ALLTHE PRESENTATIONS AND SHOWS,WHICH TAKE PLACE
TWICE OR EVEN FOUR TIMES AYEAR?
There are many factors involved in this shift
of emphasis in the world of fashion. In the
modern market, young designers have
assumed the key role. The absolute power of
big brands is a thing of the past, and buyers
are now looking for a product which, in the
first place, expresses its creator\'s vision,
individuality and authenticity. Even fashion
houses with a worldwide reputation often
choose to source creative directors from
young designers who are able to offer a fresh
perspective on the aesthetics of the brand. New
names are emerging all over the world – from
Copenhagen and St. Petersburg to Tbilisi and
Hong Kong.
The younger generation, who are the future
of the industry and comprise a significant
percentage of fashion professionals, has
encountered difficulties associated with life
in capital cities. Saturation of the market and
high prices are pushing designers towards
the development of other territories, which
can offer both a more economical and a more
relaxed lifestyle. Thanks to the internet, you
can now work from home without the need for
daily meetings in person. The fashion industry is
expanding its horizons and is bringing people
together, wherever they are in the world.
Online shops, live broadcasting of fashion
shows, social networks… and soon there will
undoubtedly be positive steps for us in the field
of virtual reality. But returning to the subject
of fashion buyers, the following questions
immediately arise: how has the internet
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facilitated their work, and what has been undertaken in
order to include buyers in the growing fashion industry
increasingly dispersed around the world?
The Via Del Buyer platform has been created based on
the needs of buyers striving to work effectively in the
modern market. The main function of this platform is
to enable buyers to discover new brands and place
orders from the comfort of their home or office.
‘All the existing B2B platforms are designed to meet
the needs of brands, and they have no interest in
the buyers\' needs. We have carefully selected the
most interesting and progressive collections of
the premium segment across the globe in order
to help buyers embrace the global fashion market.
Today there are a lot of young designers, and it
is impossible for a buyer or boutique owner to
independently analyse the whole range, attend
all the exhibitions and examine all the internet
resources. A buyer also has to be sure that the
new brand will be able to produce high-quality
collections, deliver on time and promote itself in
the international market. We explore these and
other aspects while facilitating initial selection and
providing buyers with all the necessary information
about the brand, including a list of retailers, high-
resolution photos of collections, publications in the
press and social networks,’ explains Lior Susana,
co-founder of Via Del Buyer.
The list of the selected brands is accompanied by
useful content such as trend reports, the advice of
experts and buyers, interviews with designers, as
well as other articles that will allow the buyer to stay
completely up to date with what is taking place in
the market. The use of the platform is totally free
of charge for buyers, including placing orders. The
website is available in English, Russian and Chinese.
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SMART RETAIL AREAS
WHAT SHOULD YOUR SHOP LOOK LIKE? HOW CAN YOU MAKE ITATTRACTIVE TO YOUR
TARGETAUDIENCE? WHERE SHOULD YOU PLACE KEY ITEMS WHILE ALSO ATTENDING TO THE
LITTLE THINGS? WHAT DETAILS WILL HELP KEEP CUSTOMERS IN THE SHOP FOR AS LONG AS
POSSIBLE? WE FOUND OUTTHE ANSWERS FROM YEKATERINA AGATOVA, DEPUTY CEO OF
PROJECT LINE
Helping your shop flourish
takes more than deciding
on your merchandise and
finding reliable suppliers
and a good location. There
are no little details in retail;
even the colour of the walls
might have an influence.
For market players, this is
good news and bad news.
The biggest challenge is you
have to tackle every issue
promptly, and ignoring one
or two ‘little things’ may cost
you a significant portion
of the profit. However, to
make things easier, there
is a whole body of ready-
made advice, tested by
many years of experience
and confirmed by research
into customer bevahiour.
Once the customers are in
and shopping, it’s hard to
correct any errors in the retail
area layout that you could
have avoided back at the
design stage. So what factors
need to be considered well
in advance? The shop’s
conceptual solution: in other
words its design, as well as
the zoning of the selling
space, which will also largely
determine architectural
solutions.
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FILLING YOUR STORE WITH MERCHANDISE,THE AMOUNT OF EMPTY SPACE,
THE MATERIALS,THE NUMBER OF FITTING ROOMS,THE CHECKOUTAREA
PLACEMENT,THE LIGHTING,THE SEATING AREAS – YOU HAVE TO TAKE ALL
OF THESE ASPECTS INTO ACCOUNT
CONCEPTUAL
SOLUTION
Inexperienced retailers may
think that choosing a design
solution for their future shop
is not a major factor in the
commercial success of their
business. However, that is not
entirely true. The competition
in the market is stiff, so in
order to sell efficiently, you
want customers to choose
your shop from among many
others. Filling your store with
merchandise, the amount of
empty space, the materials,
the number of fitting rooms,
the checkout area placement,
the lighting, the seating
areas – you have to take all of
these aspects into account.
Customers who aren’t looking
to spend much will do fine
without sofas to sit on, a
quality finish to the interior,
or personalised service. On
the other hand, the well-off
customer who is not con-
cerned about the amount on
their receipt would prefer
to shop in a cosy, almost
intimate environment, to be
accompanied by a personal
consultant, and to take breaks
sitting on comfortable sofas
in between trying things on.
To start with, you have to
answer the million dollar
question: What category
does your shop belong to,
mass market, premium, or
luxury? For example, choos-
ing a conceptual solution for
a premium-level shop may
be the most difficult part.
The challenge for the retailer
is to guess what will attract
customers and what will put
them off. As to the finish, you
should choose quality mate-
rials that are unobtrusive. A
couple of interesting design-
er items, a cosy waiting area,
and comfortable lighting will
not put off thrifty customers
or repel experienced affluent
shoppers.
Let me also mention some
of the mistakes that owners
of commercial premises
make at the design stage.
First, do not try to fit all your
ideas into one shop. You will
overload the concept and the
space will become tiresome.
Second, do not present
puzzles to your customer in
your quest to be fashionable
and special. Your shop may
be the tenth or twentieth on
their shopping tour, and they
will not have the motivation
to solve all your riddles. Your
shop’s concept should be
simple and clear, so that they
can easily and quickly find the
items they need.
ZONING YOUR SELLING
SPACE
Zoning a selling space is di-
rectly related to and depend-
ent on the particular features
of your merchandise. In fact, it
includes more that just placing
merchandise in certain areas.
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LANCEL
Allocating zones begins almost
as early as the concept of the
shop. While you\'re concentrating
on the merchandise that you
intend to delight your customers
with, you must also listen clearly
to your architect\'s thoughts.
What they need from you is clear
descriptions of items by quantity
and price category, as well as the
groups of items that you’re hop-
ing to sell. Of course, it largely
depends on the space, but there
are some basic zoning rules that
have proven effective.
Rule 1: The hot zone
90% of the customers behave
in the same way: They come
in, turn right, and proceed
anticlockwise. That is where you
should place the most attractive
items, on the right side of the
sales area. You have to capture
your customer’s attention
instantly, or they will leave the
shop, not finding anything of
interest.
An exception to this is when the
space has an unusual layout, for
example if there is a large pillar
or column to the right of the
entrance, or if the passage to
the right is obstructed in some
way. Then you would draw
upon your customer experience
or that of your colleagues, and
look for alternative solutions.
Rule 2: The dead zone
While they are coming into
the store, customers will not
begin to buy things right
away but will take four or five
steps first, simply getting
used to the new environment.
These few metres are con-
sidered to be the dead zone,
where you do not want to
place your sales hits. Instead,
mirrors or stylish mannequins
are perfect there.
Rule 3: The basic col-
lection
The basic collection is made
up of everyday items, which
go very well with ultra-mod-
ern sales hits. The basic prod-
ucts are best placed right
after the bestsellers and near
fitting rooms. It is very likely
that the customer will choose
to complement a designer
item with some unshowy
garments.
Rule 4: Fitting rooms
The fitting rooms are best
placed as far from the
entrance as possible, so the
customer will have travelled
through as much of the store
as possible and seen all
of the merchandise. It also
makes sense to put stands
with accessories and jewellery
near the fitting rooms. This is
because many people, having
chosen their items, will want
to add a final touch to their
look. Also, when queuing up
for a fitting room, many cus-
tomers will kill time browsing
these nice little things and
end up going for them.
Rule 5: Checkout area
The basic rule is that the
checkout area must be
located at about the end of
the customer’s trip around
your shop, which is to the
left of the entrance, or if the
shop is over 800m2 in area, in
the innermost depth of the
sales area. It is important to
place the checkout so it is
not seen from the entrance.
If potential customers see a
long queue, this will not make
them eager to go in. Neither
does a bored cashier at an
empty checkout really enliven
the scene.
Actually, there is one more
dead zone, the loss-of-
interest zone, behind the
checkout, which you can
bring to life with discounted
items or small bright
inexpensive items. Only low
prices can cause any interest
in this area of the store.
Rule 6: The trapeze rule
There is a peculiar rhythm
to trips around a shop:
Every five to seven steps,
a customer will slow down
and look around. You want
to place some lower-height
equipment, like tables or
racks, at the points where
customers will stop. This will
get the customers to see
as much merchandise as
possible at different heights.
Of course, no two shops are
the same, but the main target
here is to walk your customers
through the whole sales
area and get them to see as
much of your merchandise
as they can. Skilfully zoning
the area will help the retailer
achieve that target and keep
the customer in long enough
for them to decide to buy an
item, or even several. Ideally,
they will make your shop their
favourite and will regularly
come in to exchange their
money for your items.
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AHEAD
THE RUSSIAN BUYERS UNION IS POSSIBLY THE MOST
EXCITING NEW ENTERPRISE ON THE FASHION
SCENE TODAY AS FAR AS RUSSIAN BUYERS ARE
CONCERNED, PROVIDING PRACTICAL SUPPORT AND
ADVICE THAT POSITIVELY IMPACTS THE FASHION
INDUSTRY. ELENA BUGRANOVA, PRESIDENT OF THE
UNION,TALKS TO US ABOUT THE LATEST PROJECTS
AND LETS US IN ON PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
The Russian Buyers Union works with a variety of boutiques
in the middle and high-end segments of the fashion market.
How efficient is it to work in different market segments
simultaneously?
We are indeed trying to monitor all the fashion market segments,
as well as keeping in touch with huge numbers of buyers, all while
locating and troubleshooting any problems that arise. We see this
as a strength. The union works with both international and Russian
tradeshows that target boutiques of all different levels, including
CPM, MICAM, White, Tranoi and others. This means we are able to
offer our buyers the exciting opportunities that these organisations
provide, guide them in large orders, even send them on free
business trips. Fashion manufacturing companies that want to
enter the Russian market are already clamouring for our attention,
as having an extended audience makes us a great link between
buyers and labels.
How exactly do you help buyers to find the collections they want?
We have a whole host of projects. For example, we’ve created
temporary showrooms during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Russia, and in the Marriott Hotel, to introduce buyers to important
designers. We assist retailers with specific needs and advise them
on how to select brands, both in Russia and abroad. We are also
partners with a new international online platform, Via Del Buyer,
which helps buyers find the best and most brilliant designers on
the market. The platform lets you order online, which is great news
as new brands are emerging every season and a fashion buyer
only has limited time for business trips. We expect Via Del Buyer to
make their workflow simpler and more effective.
What other projects are you developing to help buyers in the
high fashion segment?
Since founding the union we have been thinking about some
kind of a quality mark for Russian retailers, which would be given
to the most renowned boutiques. The profession of a buyer is a
demanding one, and everybody – both within the industry as well
as the customers – needs to know it if a shop owner adheres to the
highest standards. So the union is implementing the Best Luxury Store
project, which would become an attraction for the most influential
Russian buyers and a platform for exchanging ideas and experience
in the Russian fashion business.The upcoming book ‘Russia’s top 100.
Best luxury store 2016’ has been conceived as a part of this project.
What is the buyer’s role in the contemporary fashion market?
A buyer must be an all-round professional.Those in this walk of life
must have extensive knowledge, a reliable gut feeling and an acute
business sense.The buyer\'s task is to find attractive high quality
collections and beautifully made garments that are just right for their
city, and to help people express themselves and keep up with the
latest trends.
Sure, some brands operate only through direct contacts with clients
via single-brand or online shops. But since there’s a huge number
of talented designers out there, the end customer needs an expert
to guide him or her. On the other hand, connecting with boutiques
has helped many fashion houses keep growing, opening up a huge
global audience of clients.
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JACOPO TONELLI, MASTERMIND BEHIND ITALY\'S PRESTIGIOUS MULTI-BRAND BOUTIQUE
L\'INDE LE PALAIS, TALKS ABOUT TAKING THE BRAND ONLINE
One of Italy’s most acclaimed and prestigious
multi-brand boutiques, L’Inde Le Palais was
opened in Bologna in 2001. Men’s and
women’s clothing lines each inhabit their own
beautiful historic building, located just 100
metres apart in the heart of the city.The stores
have a shared shop floor area of 1600m2
and feature collections from world-famous
brands like Balmain, Giuseppe Zanotti, Marni,
Valentino, Gucci, Givenchy, and Céline, as
well as emerging labels including Vetements,
OFF-WHITE, Jacquemus,The Row, Benedetta
Bruzziches and Coliac. In 2008 the boutique’s
owner, renowned Italian buyer Jacopo Tonelli,
launched the online shopping site www.
lindelepalais.com. Here’s how he brought his
fashion empire online.
How important is searching for new
designers for you, and how do you select
them?
The search for new names has always been
of particular importance to us. We believe in
young talent, and we love watching designers
grow within our project. We look for creative
designers with an unconventional vision of
fashion and whose collections are a good fit
for the style of L\'Inde Le Palais.
How do you define your key audience, and
how do you intend to expand it?
We have a very diverse clientèle – from
teenagers to successful professionals, from
tourists to locals. Our upcoming plans
include introducing a children\'s line, as well
as creating sections for vintage and design
items.This, of course, will significantly expand
the range of customers.
How do you communicate with customers?
Communication takes place on a daily basis –
through Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest,
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Polyvore, through our customer care service,
as well as with the help of forums. Our
marketing department applies a very rigorous
approach to its work, including its newsletter,
which is created based on preferences of
each individual customer.When writing
editorials to be published in social networks,
we always do our best to convey the
philosophy of our brand and its core values as
accurately as possible.
What role do editorials play in
communication with customers?
We act as fashion experts for the Bologna
public. Our events dedicated to fashion, as
well as articles, interviews and reports help our
customers stay posted on all the latest trends
and feel involved in events.
How do you select staff for your online
boutique?
First of all, all our staff love fashion and want
to develop their skills in this area. Passion for
their work should be combined with a high
level of professionalism and the ability to work
in a team – then the company will succeed.
What changes has the e-commerce market
undergone lately, and how do you manage
to keep abreast of the times?
The main challenge in this sector is the fact
that everything here is constantly changing
and developing.Therefore, in order to stay
competitive, it is not enough just to offer the
customer an excellent selection of goods.You
also need to ensure efficient performance of
customer care and the delivery department.
Have you noticed increases in purchases
made from a mobile phone? In your opinion,
how is customer behaviour going to change
in the immediate future?
Yes, most of our orders are now placed from
mobile devices.The number of customers
making purchases with the help of a
smartphone will, undoubtedly, continue to
grow, so we are now working to make this
type of shopping even more convenient.
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THERE’S NO DOUBT TODAY THAT THE INTERNET OFFERS MANY
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FASHION RETAIL, AND THAT WE
SHOULD TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THEM. BUT DESPITE THESE
BENEFITS, IT STILL PAYS TO BE CAUTIOUS
Statistically, 1.3bn consumers buy things
online today, while 2.8bn use the web to
find information. In fact, 7% of the global
goods turnover happens online. In
Europe, 296m people shop online, with
a total of 516m users, and 8% of goods
in Europe are sold there. Embracing
clothes, footwear and accessories, the
fashion industry works as the engine of
the digital revolution in retail. No one
could even have predicted this at the
dawn of the ecommerce era. In the first
quarter of 2016 alone, the number of
visits to websites selling fashion items
globally increased by 19%, while the
number of orders grew by 24%. The
above data is from a study presented
at a conference held in early July at the
Polytechnic University of Milan: Online in
Fashion: The Trend-Making Channel.
‘The clothes segment is among the
most dynamic of the Italian B2C
ecommerce market. This can be seen
in the speed of growth, which exceeds
overall ecommerce averages, in the
constantly changing range of goods
offered for sale, and also in a stronger
drive for innovation,’ says Alessandro
Perego, scientific director of the
Digital Innovation Observatories at the
Polytechnic University of Milan. ‘In the
past five years, the clothes segment
has grown at an average annual rate
of about 30%, twice as high as the
ecommerce average, which is about
15%.’
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Today, you do not even need to work out
these figures to be confident that if you
want to survive in the market, you have to
sell online and to use the internet, social
media, and digital technologies widely.
Moreover, the challenging situation that
has emerged in traditional retail becomes
the push that drives many multibrand
shops towards the inevitable move.
However, you have to do much more
today than merely set up a website. You
need to be properly positioned on major
online platforms, from search engines like
Google to social media like Facebook.
This is something you cannot do without,
as these are the main channels for the
overwhelming information flow the web
facilitates today.
So what do the owners of fashion
boutiques do in order to keep up with
the times, while also optimising their
investments and getting the highest
possible return on them? This is a
question we asked some of the major
players in the European fashion market.
Giuseppe Giglio, co-owner of Giglio,
a boutique network in Palermo, is one
of the first retailers who began working
online at a time when even the internet
was not too widespread yet.
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STATISTICALLY, 1.3BN CONSUMERS BUYTHINGS ONLINE TODAY,
WHILE 2.8BN USE THE WEB TO FIND INFORMATION. IN FACT,
7% OF THE GLOBAL GOODS TURNOVER HAPPENS ONLINE. IN
EUROPE, 296M PEOPLE SHOP ONLINE,WITH ATOTAL OF 516M
USERS,AND 8% OF GOODS IN EUROPE ARE SOLD THERE
‘We launched our first ecommerce
website in April 1996, 20 years ago,’
Giglio told our magazine. ‘In ‘96, Google
did not even exist, and everyone was
using Altavista. There was no Amazon.
This meant that when we set ourselves
the challenge to develop ecommerce
without the familiar platforms we use
today, we were pioneers in a sense.
That determined our choice. We have
been working to improve our own
platform through all these years, while
always managing processes internally.’
Giuseppe, son of Michele Giglio, owner
of the company at the time, had just
finished his postgraduate studies at the
prestigious University of Bocconi and
was an avid admirer of the burgeoning
internet when the idea occurred to him.
He was able to discern the prospects
the web could offer a sales company,
as the internet was already starting
to take off by 1996 and was definitely
going to grow exponentially. ‘We have
kept to this route ever since,’ Guiseppe
continues, ‘and I believe now that this
has given us a definite advantage over
joint platforms. Why? It’s simple: our
biggest asset is our customers. As it
is now, my customers are mine. Now,
if you use a third-party platform, all of
your customers are theirs. If it closes
down one day, then my counterpart who
has been working through it will have
nothing left! Of course, my way is much
more expensive and complicated, and it
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takes specialists and proper organising.
Today, we employ 30 specialists in
internet technologies. This is a real
business, not just selling something
online. We can say we have been
growing together with the web itself and
experimenting. Then we realised that it
was the way to go, and gradually built up
our platform, which has grown alongside
us. Today, it demonstrates good results
in sales and turnover.’
The company has encountered a whole
array of challenges, not only technical
and financial but also psychological.
The point is, it is also a matter of human
resources, time, and painstaking work.
Companies often go online at a time
when generations change in their
management. Today, Giuseppe’s father
is 75, and had he not had his two sons
around, he would never have made the
change. According to Giuseppe Giglio,
those who have been retailing since 70s
or 80s and would like to start selling
online today need to be able to make
sufficient investments which will not
give an immediate return. This is why
there has to be a good drive behind
it, and most importantly, people in
the company to rely on to manage the
process. ‘Otherwise, it is better to follow
my colleagues who sell through large
platforms. This is pure business: I work
with the platform, I do nothing but sales.
I do not construct anything. I set short-
term goals, accomplish a sales volume
at the end of a month or a season, and
that’s it!’
However, many cannot afford to work to
this pattern.
‘Offline retailers who decide to go
online for the first time ever should take
great care when positioning themselves
on the web, which is not easy at all,’
says Bruno Decker, a participant of the
conference and CEO of Saldiprivati.
com, an online shop. ‘You have to have
an effective website, use state-of-the-
art technologies, and be prepared for
major expenses with marketing and
a warehouse. To begin with, it might
make better sense to use the major
online trading platforms that are already
there.’ Today, the biggest players in the
international fashion market are Zalando,
Vente-privee, Farfetch, YOOX, Amazon,
Asos, Sarenza, AliExpress, and Alibaba.
A successful example of this business
model is Spinnaker, a boutique network
spanning across Portofino, Sanremo,
Alassio, and Santa Margherita. Its owner
Claudio Betti is also vice president of
the Italian Chamber of Fashion Buyers
for digital technologies. He told us: “A
retailer launching online sales should
begin with creating software capable of
managing this whole intricate process.
You won’t get anywhere if you don’t
lay the foundation for your entire
ecommerce building to rest upon. It will
flop before it even starts. This is true
even if your project, like my company,
involves using large international
platforms.’
Admittedly, even then things are not
straightforward. For instance, about
three or four years ago the platforms
would support retailers by providing
a data upload interface. However, that
greatly limited the retailer as they had to
manually upload the data. The next stage
was to implement a technology capable
of communicating with the platform in
real time and thus remain in sync with
it. In other words, as soon as goods
arrive at the boutique, they get digitally
labelled and entered into the database,
which feeds information to the platform.
This is also done manually, and since
the data on the goods or sales come
in with a delay, it disrupts the whole
operation of the platform. Your entire
work is reduced to nothing, and your
total results only amount to 20% of your
potential results. ‘The solution,’ Claudio
Betti believes, ‘is to really carefully think
through the possibilities, purposes,
and directions of development of your
boutique before you even start. If it is not
to sell very many items and the internet is
only to play a supporting role, then you
will probably be fine with some simple
software where manually uploading data
is enough. However, if your company is
shooting higher and you want to grow,
these little technological issues may
stall further development. Therefore,
first of all you need to implement a
management system that can digitise
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all goods promptly and efficiently. Do
not forget about a photostudio, which
is the cornerstone of doing business
online. Obviously, the shots of your
goods must be of high quality and
also comply with the standards of the
platforms you are going to rely on.
In short, this process is far from easy
and entails a reorganisation of all the
company’s operations. Naturally, you will
need substantial investments. Besides
the changes to be made in managing
your boutique, keep in mind that the
platforms charge really high commission
fees. Thus, you should go for the highest
possible payoff, otherwise all your
efforts will be wasted.’
Of course, it is vital to choose the right
partner if you are going to achieve
success through this model. According
to Claudio Betti, Farfetch is the most
efficient platform in the fashion segment
today. This online shop does not just
feature over 400 luxury boutiques from
around the world, but is also going
offline itself. It has already acquired
several shops, including the historic
Browns in London, and uses them to
make purchases directly from labels and
then sell their goods online. However, to
sell through Farfetch, it is vital to come
up with a diverse offering. The more
boutiques are involved in the system,
the lower the business risk. In particular,
having extensive stock is important.
Besides, search engines rankings favour
websites and platforms with a wide
range of goods. Because there are over
400 boutiques working with Farfetch
today, it can boast a diversity of range
unrivalled by anything else in the world.
‘As for our boutique network,’ Betti adds,
‘we sell online through major platforms
but we do not consider it necessary to
set up our own website for online sales.
The website we have now works well and
is making progress, and we are quite
content with it. It is linked to a database
and an operating system that provide
access to platforms, to photostudios, etc.
Marketing-wise though, an extra boost
would do it good. At present, however,
we prefer to exercise caution, with the
size of our company in mind, as faster
development may require sizeable
investments that might endanger our
whole business.’
Today, using the internet means more
than just selling online. Successfully
doing business in fashion retail is
impossible without active participation
on social media. ‘We are not just present
there, but we closely monitor what
is going on in Facebook, Instagram,
Pinterest, and other media appropriate
to our kind of business on a daily basis,’
Giuseppe Giglio shares. ‘There are
employees in our company who do that
and nothing else. Platforms like, say,
LinkedIn or Twitter are rather foreign to
us in their concept. On the other hand,
we have our own channels on Facebook
and Instagram and actively work there.
At first, I would say we were just present
there, but today we do much more
than that. For example, social media
advertising features finely adjustable
targeting and so yields a great return.
To me, this is an excellent method of
promotion. The biggest challenge is
to keep up with the times. When you
master a new method of doing things,
it is already out of date and another
comes to take its place. If some new
social medium springs up tomorrow
and reshuffles all the cards, the rules of
the game will change again. Just look at
how Facebook has changed in five years!
And so has Instagram. Facebook was not
worth anything commercially five years
ago, but since then they have completely
changed the way you interact with your
audience.’
Of course, the above is not a complete
list of internet pitfalls for a fashion
boutique, but hopefully, a solid
foundation laid at the beginning will
also help you successfully handle the
challenges to come!
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WALKING IN
MY SHOES
THE STORY OF MOSCOW’S MOST FAMOUS CONCEPT STORE
AS TOLD BY ITS FOUNDER RODION MAMONTOV
Leform turns 19 at the end of the year. How did
you first get the idea of setting up a concept
store?
In 1976 my parents and I returned to Moscow
after living in Germany for six years, and it was
a real culture shock. My ideas about what was
normal really clashed with the Soviet reality.
I remember I was at a Young Pioneer camp
and we went to a lake. I was wearing red and
blue suede shoes with white soles, brought
from abroad. So, I took them off and went
for a swim, and when I was putting them on
again, one shoe fell into the water.And there I
was, standing and watching it sink, like the last
thread connecting me to my former life.Then
they gave me slippers like the other kids had. I
hated this new reality. ‘Try walking in my shoes,’
as Depeche Mode once sang. My whole life,
I have struggled to find clothes I could feel
comfortable in. I wanted to be part of a creative
scene; I felt I was the same as other creative
people on the inside, but I looked different on
the outside, and so I didn’t fit in.Already as a
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kid, I had learnt to pick up on external indicators
and realised that a person’s look can really be
completed with clothes. So I guess I created
Leform to help other people like me to overcome
this problem.
Did your project begin as a lifestyle space right
from the start?
Yes, it was my attempt to become what I call a
‘betteriser’! From the very beginning, I wanted the
project to embody a coherence between outside
and inside worlds. It was important for me to
create something new, as following an accepted
system of beliefs is just not for me.As a child, I
used to love arranging Indian toy figures on my
shelves. Nowadays this love for design has led me
to developing a versatile space that is constantly
transforming and living a life of its own.
Do you remember the first label you imported
into Leform?
Dirk Bikkembergs. In the mid 90s I went to
Belgium on business and ended up in the city
of Ostende, on the North Sea coast. So there
I was, walking around the centre, and I see a
footwear boutique with the most unbelievable
shoes in the window.They’re totally amazing but
they cost $500 per pair. I wanted to buy them
all – which I managed to do two years down
the road! But later, some smart people I know
suggested that I should watch out for interesting
items at fashion weeks, rather than buy stocks.
This is how I first encountered the creative work of
Ann Demeulemeester, Raf Simons, Comme des
Garçons, and Yohji Yamamoto, whose collections
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’AS A CHILD, I USED TO LOVE ARRANGING
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NOWADAYS THIS LOVE FOR DESIGN HAS LED
ME TO DEVELOPING A VERSATILE SPACE THAT
IS CONSTANTLYTRANSFORMING AND LIVING A
LIFE OF ITS OWN.’
The Fashion Factory School is an educational
platform for the fashion business. The project
helps specialists throughout both the Russian
and the international fashion industry share
their experience. It runs a programme of fasci-
nating open lectures and intensive courses, and
arranges for job placements and collaboration
with top companies in the fashion industry. The
school’s instructors are all specialists currently
working in the Russian and international mar-
kets: top managers of major companies, pro-
ducers of clothes and accessories, wholesalers
and retailers.
The project’s database currently includes over
17,000 small and medium-sized businesses.
fashionfactoryschool.com
You have exclusive rights to sell certain
labels. Is there a risk of you starting to rest
on your laurels now?
Exclusive rights are all well and good, but
you still have to work. I would say exclusive
rights give you a chance to have a seven-
minute break instead of five minutes!
Of course, we’re always trying to secure
exclusive rights to a label, but this isn’t our
ultimate goal. There’s no point to centering
your uniqueness around being the sole
retailer of certain brands and models, as
anyone could do this. Our worth is our
expertise: we have the artistic sensitivity and
knowhow to complete a person\'s look and
help them be more confident. You cannot
fake this skill.
Have you ever had to choose between
good taste and making a profit?
Never. Making money by compromising my
integrity is not my thing.
How do you keep your customers on their
toes?
We strive to evolve and develop without losing
sight of our concept, and to somehow balance
what clients understand with what they don’t.
For example, recently we gained 25% of our
current audience: new customers who are
cautiously getting to know us but don\'t always
understand us. Our main target here is to
find the keys to their hearts, communicating
in a particular language with our range of
goods and careful merchandising. One
talented woman has already done this in
Paris, popularising a complex style concept.
You know who she is? Colette. (Editor’s Note:
Colette Rousseau, founder of the concept store
Colette) We’re not trying to copy anyone, but
we are trying to accomplish results that are
just as impressive. So in three months, we are
launching an exciting new project, targeted at
a wider audience and independent of our
concept store.
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OLEG KLIMOV, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF SDG AND THE
PUBLISHER OF GLOSSY MAGAZINE BONJOUR, IS WELL KNOWN
AS THE MASTERMIND BEHIND MANY HIGH-END BOUTIQUE
CHAINS. OLEG TELLS US ABOUT HIS PATH INTO THE BUSINESS
AND SHARES SOME SECRETS ABOUT THE INNER WORKINGS OF
A DESIGNER\'S TRADE
Oleg, how did you end up developing and designing
boutiques? Back then you weren’t a professionally trained
designer.
No, in fact, when I got into design I didn’t even know how
to use graphic design software. So it must be that I had
a kind of natural bent for the arts. I love beautiful things:
smart clothes, sport cars, dramatic scenes in nature,
gorgeous women. I was working in the field of retail,
shopping and leisure centres in particular, and it was there
that I learnt more about Moscow’s shopping centres and
built connections with developers and owners.With that
experience and competence under my belt I could finally
fulfill my long-held ambition, and I started designing retail
stores, boutiques and, later, restaurants. So far I have fin-
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ished more than 2,500 design projects, and most of which
have already been implemented.
How do you get the creativity flowing at work?
Creative people are kind of cracked. Each has his own way
of summoning his muse. Sometimes you have to simulate
the situation that will help you to get into the right mood.
Since most of my time is devoted to my work, it’s very im-
portant for me to have a enjoyable working environment.
My co-workers are amazing people. I love them and they
love me, too.
Sum up your recipe for success for us…
Our job is very complex and this is why we specialise, so
that each employee does what he or she does best. But
the most important thing is that we all enjoy what we are
doing.
TEXT: Evgeny Antonyuk
Raschini and SDG proudly present their new children’s clothing concept boutique, Frugo-
letto by Raschini in Novinsky Passage Business and Shopping Centre. The shop boasts a
wonderfully quirky interior of smoothly flowing display shelves, with colours that blend
into each other and lead the young customer on a magical adventure from entrance to
fitting room. The project was completed at SDG’s Mobili facility for the production of
non-conventional retail equipment.
Style connoisseurs and lovers of old-fashioned elegance will adore this new project
by Raschini Fashion House. The soon-to-be-opened high-end boutique Raschini
Family in Barvikha’s Dream House shopping centre is another unique project by SDG,
designed and developed by the architecture firm SL Project. SDG Mobili’s years of
experience and extensive production facilities offer the perfect partnership: one-of-a-
kind design and impeccable standards.
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’ This fashion week was ver y exciting. Young designers are really showing great
talent, and there is a fresh feeling in the air. The general mood was somewhat
nostalgic, with contemporar y reinterpretations of trends from former decades, like
the 70s and 90s.’
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MEN\'S FASHION WEEKS: WHAT
THE BUYERS THOUGHT
EUROPEAN BUYERS TOLD OUR MAGAZINE ABOUT THE SPRING/SUMMER 2017
MENSWEAR COLLECTIONS THAT IMPRESSED THEM MOST
Spring/summer 17
HOW WOULD YOU
DESCRIBE THE MOOD ON
THE PARIS FASHION WEEK
CATWALKS?
Régis Pennel, L’Exception,
Paris: This fashion week
was very exciting. Young
designers are really
showing great talent, and
there is a fresh feeling in
the air. The general mood
was somewhat nostalgic,
with contemporary
reinterpretations of retro
trends from decades like the
70s and 90s.
Tassilo Sandizell,
Truffledigger, Germany: In
times of uncertainty there’s
always a change in cultural
mood, and this has carried
over onto the catwalk.
Cross-dressing is really
having its moment right now
too, and another common
thread is that we’re seeing
fashion become more
‘seasonless’ and readily
available.
Andreas Murkudis,
Andreas Murkudis, Berlin:
I was very pleasantly
surprised, because the
pre-collections for both men
and women shown here have
all been absolutely brilliant.
WHICH COLLECTIONS
YOU WOULD HIGHLIGHT
PARTICULARLY?
Régis Pennel, L’Exception,
Paris: We loved the collection
from Ami, one of the hottest
names on the Parisian fashion
scene right now, as well as
those from Kenzo, Etudes and
Y/project. Once again they’ve
emerged as the coolest kids
in the block.
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Pisa: All the fashion shows
were amazing. But the Paul
Smith show with its Jamaican
influence was a real highlight
of the season.
Andreas Murkudis, Andreas
Murkudis, Berlin: I am
especially fascinated by
the work of the new Lanvin
designer, Bouchra Jarrar.
The dresses are incredibly
beautiful, they have fantastic
prints and the collection
is so varied and surprising,
from exquisitely feminine
pieces to androgynous items,
all looking great. I was also
completely bowled over by
the Nina Ricci collection –
very feminine as well, and
as this look has never really
been represented much at
my store, I feel this will be
a real enrichment to our
selection.
Tassilo Sandizell,
Truffledigger, Germany:
Roberto Cavalli, Etro (Milan)
and Wales Bonner, John
Elliot (London).
WHICH TRENDS, IN
YOUR OPINION, WILL BE
MOST SUCCESSFUL WITH
CUSTOMERS?
Régis Pennel, L’Exception,
Paris: Urban chic will
definitely be everywhere
on the streets. We’ll see
sneakers, hoodies and cool
jackets as well as baggy,
oversized garments. There’s
been a real comeback
of youth culture and
‘undergound’ looks.
Andrea Dei, Dei & Il
Cavallo, Pisa: For the
upcoming spring/summer
season the spotlight will
be on contemporary yet
sophisticated pieces
influenced by our shared
international lifestyles,
wherever we’re from. For
younger men short-sleeved
shirts, printed t-shirts,
sweatshirts, oversized
Bermuda shorts and
sneakers definitely top the
list, while a more timeless
look can be found in the
classic combination of
cotton jackets and chinos,
light and airy pieces like
linen shirts and derby shoes
and loafers.
Andreas Murkudis, Andreas
Murkudis, Berlin: I would say
that what will really work are
the outstanding pieces from
the collections. Costumers
tend to invest either in
basics or really special items
and those are particularly
personal. I don’t believe
in trends, or a general
L’Exception
silhouette that will be a
total hit, because people
are so different.
Tassilo Sandizell,
Truffledigger, Germany:
Casual, urban clothes cut
generously to embody a
chic retro spirit.
DID THE RUNWAY BRING
ANY SURPRISES THIS
SEASON?
Régis Pennel, L’Exception,
Paris: The runway always
brings surprises, but this
year you could really feel
the creative bar being set
so high. You can see it in
the collections but also
in the scenography and
locations of the shows,
like the Paris based brand
Pigalle that actually staged
a wedding for its runway
show.
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Andreas Murkudis
Dei & Il Cavallo
Andreas Murkudis, Andreas
Murkudis, Berlin: I was
particularly surprised by
Dries Van Noten, who
brings something new and
completely outstanding to
the runways every season
without fail. I just think this is
an incredible achievement.
Tassilo Sandizell,
Truffledigger, Germany:
No surprises as such,
considering that there was a
drop in the number of men’s
fashion shows, although
the industry is continuously
growing with companies like
Burberry and Gucci doing
so well in the menswear
department. There is a
tendency to address the
end consumer directly with
readily available collections,
spending less money on
shows.
WHICH THREE CATWALK
PIECES SHOULD EACH MAN
HAVE IN HIS CLOSET FOR
NEXT SPRING?
Régis Pennel, L’Exception,
Paris: Loose tailored pants,
a suede jacket and a hint
of orange as seen in many
shows.
Andreas Murkudis, Andreas
Murkudis, Berlin:
I would say shorts by KOLOR,
a bomber jacket by OAMC
and a perforated t-shirt by
my brother Kostas Murkudis.
Tassilo Sandizell,
Truffledigger, Germany: We
at Truffledigger believe in
timeless, essential pieces.
So in general terms we’d
suggest linen and light wool
jackets, trench coats and
hoodies.
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WOMENS’ FASHION WEEKS
DON’T FORGET TO ADD THESE NEW EXCITING DESTINATIONS TO YOUR DIARY.
THE FASHION CALENDAR IS MORE INTENSE THAN EVER WITH DESIGNERS’ SHOWS
SCHEDULED ALL OVER THE GLOBE
Spring/summer 17
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
New York City, USA
8 -15 September 2016
nyfw.com
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK
MADRID
Madrid, Spain, 16 – 20 September 2016
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ARAB FASHION WEEK
Dubai, UAE
6 – 10 October 2016
arabfashionweek.org
SHANGHAI FASHION WEEK
Shanghai, China
12 – 20 October 2016
shanghaifashionweek.com
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK
RUSSIA
Moscow, Russia
13 – 17 October 2016
mercedesbenzfashionweek.ru/en
TORONTO FASHION WEEK
Toronto, Canada
17 – 21 October 2016
toronto-fashionweek.com
SEOUL FASHION WEEK
Seoul, Korea
17 – 22 October 2016
seoulfashionweek.org
TOKYO FASHION WEEK
To k y o , J a p a n
17 - 23 O c t o b e r 2 016
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CHINA FASHION WEEK
Beijing, China
25 - 31 October 2016
english.chinafashionweek.org
PARIS FASHION WEEK
Paris, France
27 September – 5 October
modeaparis.com/en
MILAN FASHION WEEK –
MILANO MODA DONNA
Milan, Italy, 21 – 26 September 2016
milanomodadonna.it/en
TBILISI FASHION WEEK
Tbilisi, Georgia
19-23 October 2016
tbilisifashionweek.com
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION
DAYS KIEV
Kiev, Ukraine, 1-4 September 2016
mbkievfashiondays.com
UKRAINIAN FASHION WEEK
Kiev, Ukraine
12-18 October 2016
fashionweek.ua
MOSCOW FASHION WEEK
Moscow, Russia
18-23 October 2016
fashionweek.ru
G u c c i
P a u l & J o e
D i s c o v e r e d
LONDON FASHION WEEK
London, England
16 – 20 September 2016
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The list includes alternative fashion
shows, presentations, private sales,
promotional parties for luxury goods,
and awards ceremonies to honour
prominent designers, photographers,
and journalists from Monte Carlo and
further afield. All these exclusive events
will allow Monte Carlo Fashion Week
to help labels become more widely
recognised and increase their appeal to
clients from around the world, says Irina
Gudkova, ambassadress of the Monaco
Fashion Chamber and president of IFD.
The highlight of the event was the
awards ceremony, where Philipp Plein
was recognised for his company’s
fantastic growth by the Princess Charlene
of Monaco herself, to rapturous
applause. Philipp, a German designer,
owes some of his success to Monte
Carlo, where his very first boutique was
located. Awards were also given to the
Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean for
the most ethical collection, and to the
photographer Giovanni Gastel for his
professional accomplishments.
The labels Grinko (Russia), Chapurin
(Russia), Alessandro Angelozzi (Italy),
Beach & Cashmere Monaco (Monaco)
and others presented their collections
over several days of shows, held in the
luxurious premises of the Oceanographic
Museum of Monaco. Promising
graduates of the Paris and Milan-based
Marangoni Institute also premiered
their creations, including Fleur Bougon,
Marta Rios, Clara Bizzoca, and Tiffany
Arystaghes. Sicilian designers also
enjoyed a moment in the spotlight,
as Art Nobless, a cultural association
promoting Sicilian brands, had chosen
nine labels to participate in the fashion
week: Tina Arena, Mariella Di Miceli, Filly
Cusenza, Rosalia Adelaide Aiello, Davide
THE NEW NAMES IN
MONTE CARLO
THE FOURTH MONTE CARLO FASHION WEEK TOOK PLACE IN JUNE AND WAS
A RESOUNDING SUCCESS. THE SHOW FIRMLY CEMENTED ITS REPUTATION AS AN
ORGANISER OF HIGH-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Leonardo, Sebastiano Tramontana &
Valentina Bua di Gattacci, Amalia Peditto,
Silvia Campione, and Barbara La Lia.
‘Our immediate plans include
strengthening our reputation as a
research lab for young, innovative and
as-yet-unknown talents and establishing
connections with the best fashion
schools of Milan, Paris, London, New
York, Antwerp, and Tokyo,’ Irina Gudkova
told our magazine. ‘We’re also always
trying to forge new collaborations with
the most successful fashion agents and
distributors from around the world, who
seek out and develop new labels and
could help in selecting the designers and
brands participating in the Monte Carlo
Fashion Week.’
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EXHIBITION CALENDAR
31 AUGUST – 3 SEPTEMBER 2016
MOSCOW
COLLECTION PREMIÈRE
MOSCOW (CPM)
One of Eastern Europe and Russia’s
leading fashion exhibitions features
international brands of clothing,
accessories, and underwear targeted at
the Russian market. Over 110 brands from
20 countries are participating this season.
Expocentre Central Exhibition Complex:
14, Krasnopresnenskaya nab.
cpm-moscow.ru
September 2016 - February 2017
2–5 SEPTEMBER 2016
PARIS
PREMIÈRE CLASSE
Première Classe has been one of
the most important and prestigious
venues for accessories brands for
25 years now. There will be about
900 collections of costume jewellery,
footwear, and leather items on display.
Paris Porte de Versailles,
1 P.ce de la Porte de Versailles
premiere-classe.com
2–5 SEPTEMBER 2016
PARIS
WHO\'S NEXT
This clothing trade show takes place
in alliance with and in the same
venue as Première Classe. This event
will feature over 700 designers of
women\'s clothes, both from France
and further afield.
Paris Porte de Versailles,
1 P.ce de la Porte de Versailles
whosnext.com
3–6 SEPTEMBER 2016
MILAN
THE MICAM
The largest trade show for the footwear
industry celebrates its 82nd season this year,
featuring both Italian producers and brands
from other countries, as is tradition. Don’t miss
the fashion shows and seminars if you want
an insider’s view of the industry’s trends and
innovations.
Rho Fiera Milano, Strada Statale del
Sempione, 28
micamonline.com
3–6 SEPTEMBER 2016
MILAN
MIPEL
MICAM’s exhibition space will be
shared by MIPEL, a major exhibition of
bags and accessories with an emphasis
on Italian brands. Pay special attention
to the section dedicated to emerging
designers.
Rho Fiera Milano, Strada Statale
del Sempione, 28
mipel.com
16–20 SEPTEMBER 2016
LONDON
LONDON FASHION WEEK DESIGNER
SHOWROOMS
Brewer Street Car Park is a major fashion venue,
arranged as part of the London Fashion Week
and located in the very centre of the city. See the
new spring/autumn collections of clothes and
accessories from both well-known brands and
talented emerging designers.
Brewer Street Car Park, Brewer Street,
London W1F 0LA
londonfashionweek.co.uk
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17–19 SEPTEMBER 2016
NEW YORK
CAPSULE WOMEN\'S; CAPSULE
ACCESSORIES
Featuring modern brands, the
Capsule exhibition will be
particularly interesting to owners
of upmarket youth boutiques. New
sections will welcome buyers at
this event: Axis, focused on Active
Lifestyle brands, and Beauty Lab,
featuring independent beauty
brands.
Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue
capsuleshow.com
17–19 SEPTEMBER 2016
NEW YORK
TRANOÏ WOMEN\'S & PARFUMS
Tranoï is the most prestigious
European venue for high positioned
brands. If you are not attending in
Paris, be sure to do so in New York.
The exhibition also offers a wide
selection of perfumes, which will be
of special interest to concept stores.
The Tunnel, 269 11th Ave
tranoi.com
17–19 SEPTEMBER 2016
NEW YORK
WOMAN
This young exhibition is launching its
seventh season, and although it’s not
the key show of the fashion week,
its unique selection and taste have
already made it the go-to venue
for adventurous buyers seeking out
stylish youth brands.
775 Washington St
man-woman.co
18–20 SEPTEMBER 2016
NEW YORK
COTERIE
A leading exhibition of women’s clothes and accessories for fashion industry professionals.
Here buyers can discover the latest trends and get to know the talented designers of today.
Coterie takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn.
The Javits Center, 11th Ave at 37th St
enkshows.com/coterie/
24–26 SEPTEMBER 2016
MILAN
WHITE SHOW
Milan’s main trade show, featuring clothing from emerging and promising
designers, grows and gains renown with every event. For the third time, White
will include the Time awards ceremony to honour budding designers.
Via Tortona, 27 – 35 – 54
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24–26 SEPTEMBER 2016
MILAN
SUPER
The eighth edition of SUPER, a Pitti
Immagine project devoted to women’s
prêt-à-porter and accessories, welcomes
buyers in a new venue and presents a
new format. This year fair moves to the
city centre and focuses on emergent
designers. Organisers say the show will
also offer a more curated selection of
brands which will bring the exhibition to
a new level.
The Mall, Porta Nuova Varesine,
Piazza Lina Bo Bardi
pittimmagine.com/corporate/fairs/
super.html
30 SEPTEMBER – 3 OCTOBER 2016
PARIS
TRANOÏ WOMEN\'S & PARFUMS
Europe’s largest and most attended
fashion design exhibition. Its quality
brand selection has rightfully earned
it worldwide success. The display
is spread over three venues across
Paris. We recommend you allow at
least two to three days to attend.
1. Palais de la Bourse,
2. Carrousel du Louvre,
3. Cité de la Mode e du Design
tranoi.com
30 SEPTEMBER – 3 OCTOBER 2016
PARIS
WOMAN
Woman Paris focuses on
independent designers and
emerging brands from a number of
countries. You will find stylish and
unusual mid and upper-mid level
collections here.
25 Rue Yves Toudic
man-woman.co
30 SEPTEMBER – 3 OCTOBER 2016
PREMIÈRE CLASSE
PREMIERE CLASSE
Revolving around footwear and accessories, this exhibition will be of most interest to
buyers seeking to meet producers of footwear, bags, and quality costume jewellery and
place orders.
Jardin des Tuileries, Terrasse des Feuillants
premiere-classe.com
30 SEPTEMBER – 3 OCTOBER 2016
PARIS
VENDÔME LUXURY
This small-scale exhibition takes
place in two venues in central Paris,
specialising in evening dresses of the
high price segment. It also features
luxury women’s labels, accessories,
and jewellery.
1. Hotel d’Evreux
2. Le Meurice
vendomeluxury-paris.com
11–13 OCTOBER 2016
SHANGHAI
CHIC
China’s largest fashion exhibition, featuring many Asian brands as well
as some international producers, and also including business forums and
workshops.
National Exhibition and Convention Centre
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3–6 OCTOBER 2016
MOSCOW
OBUV. MIR KOZHI
This dedicated footwear and
accessories exhibition leads the
market in Russia and the former
Soviet states. Annually attended by
about 200 producers from various
countries, it features a particularly
broad range of Italian mid and
upper level brands.
Expocentre Central Exhibition
Complex
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17–18 OCTOBER 2016
LOS ANGELES
CAPSULE LA WOMEN\'S
The international Capsule exhibition
opens its doors in Los Angeles for the
first time. Alongside international and
US brands, there will be an extensive
display of Californian clothing
designers.
California Market Centre, 110 E
9th St
capsuleshow.com
18–20 OCTOBER 2016
SEOUL
FASHIONKODE
Held biannually in Seoul, Fashion
KODE’s main purpose is to foster the
fashion industry in Korea. If you’re
seeking out new Korean brands for
your shop, make sure to mark this on
your calendar.
72, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu
fashionkode.com/en/
17–19 OCTOBER 2016
LOS ANGELES
COEUR
Held in the same venue as Capsule, the
exhibition specialises in accessories,
gifts, household items, beauty and leisure
products from American and other
brands. It will be of particular interest to
concept stores.
California Market Centre, 110 E
9th St, Penthouse level
coeurshow.com
10–13 JANUARY 2017
FLORENCE
PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO 91
Pitti Uomo, the most important men’s
fashion platform, is more than just
a trade show, featuring over 1,000
brands of both classic and modern
youth clothing and accessories. The
fashion shows and events will once
again be held in Florence.
Fortezza Da Basso,
Viale Filippo Strozzi, 1
pittimmagine.com
14–16 JANUARY 2017
MILAN
WHITE SHOW: WOMEN’S
PRECOLLECTIONS + MENSWEAR
The January White show will feature
both fall/winter 2017 men\'s collections
and women’s pre-collections for the new
season. Get acquainted with both Italian
and other mid-upper and upper level
brands.
Via Tortona, 27 – 54
whiteshow.it
1–3 FEBRUARY 2017
COPENHAGEN
CIFF
The largest and most innovative
fashion fair in Northern Europe was
established in 1993 and has been
growing ever since. As usual it will
feature designers of men’s and
women’s clothes.
Centre Boulevard, 5
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FOUR TIMES AYEAR DURING PARIS FASHION WEEK,AND TWICE AYEAR DURING NEW YORK MARKET WEEK,
THE TRANOÏ FASHION TRADE SHOW TAKES CENTRE STAGE.TRANOÏ,WHICH MEANS ‘BETWEEN US’ IN
ITALIAN, IS AN ARTISTIC PLATFORM THAT GATHERS AND CURATES THE VERY BEST OF AVANT-GARDE AND
PROGRESSIVE DESIGNERS AS WELLAS CONTEMPORARY LEADING BRANDS
TRANOÏ: FROM NEW YORK
TO PARIS
Held in beautiful, prestigious
venues, the show joins the
dots between creativity and
business. It features artistic
installations, runway shows
and parties, and with its
inventive presentation and
the diversity of designers
featured it’s no wonder
TRANOÏ has everyone
talking. We give you the
lowdown on the Paris and
New York shows.
Girls run the world
If you’re looking for women’s
fashion TRANOÏ Paris:
Women’s is one of the
most influential fashion
rendezvous in the world.
Representing almost 600
exhibitors, the flagship trade
show prides itself on its strict
selection process and high
standards of design and
presentation. Meanwhile
TRANOÏ New York takes a
more personal approach and
offers a more private view of
its exclusive brand selection,
sourced worldwide. A
perfect blend of avant-garde
European aesthetics with the
fashion-forward American
spirit, it encompasses ready-
to-wear jewellery, footwear,
leather goods, hats, scarves,
sunglasses, jackets and
swimwear from designers
representing every continent.
Whichever side of the pond
you find yourself, TRANOÏ
is bound to offer plenty of
inspiration for classic and
contemporary women’s
fashion.
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Man about town
TRANOÏ Paris: Men’s was
launched as the male
counterpart to its female
predecessor in 2005, well
before Men’s Fashion Week
was a stable fixture on
the Paris buying calendar.
Today it’s the premier men’s
fashion trade show in
Paris, presenting over 150
exhibitors each season, and
so it’s a perfect chance to
discover new menswear
brands, see the latest
innovations and stock up on
the best pieces.
Ahead of the pack
Since 2015 TRANOÏ has
presented a new women’s
pre-collection alongside the
men’s show, capitalising on its
success. The pre-collections
have been a huge hit and only
proven the fashion world’s
hunger for extra shows, with
international buyers packing
out venues four times a year.
They offer the perfect chance
to snap up the latest women’s
pieces without waiting for the
main shows.
The sweet smell of success
In January 2016, TRANOÏ
launched a new dedicated
perfume area, hosting a
selection of up-market and
exclusive niche perfume
brands in the centre of the
Cité de la Mode et du Design
venue during the three-day
Paris show. After the success
of its European cousin, New
York will see its own trade
show dedicated to niche
perfumes and fragrances
launched in September 2016.
With further plans to expand
its empire and build on its
remarkable success, TRANOÏ
looks set for a fabulous – and
fashionable – future.
TRANOÏ PARIS: MEN’S WAS LAUNCHED AS THE MALE
COUNTERPARTTO ITS FEMALE PREDECESSOR IN
2005,WELL BEFORE MEN’S FASHION WEEK WAS A
STABLE FIXTURE ON THE PARIS BUYING CALENDAR
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KOPENHAGEN FUR, THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS FUR AUCTION, TAKES PLACE
IN COPENHAGEN FIVE TIMES A YEAR
HEADING TO DENMARK
FOR FURS
Fur factory owners from every
corner of the world gather
here in January, February,
April, June, and September,
seeking to get hold of mink,
chinchilla, fox, karakul, rabbit,
sable, and seal of unsurpassed
quality. Apart from that,
Kopenhagen Fur is the only
auction house offering
swakara, a south west African
variety of karakul. Every item
offered at the auction belongs
to one of the four categories,
as indicated by its quality
label. The best fur is called
Kopenhagen purple, followed
by Kopenhagen platinum,
Kopenhagen burgundy, and
Kopenhagen ivory. Only furs
that have undergone a multi-
stage grading process can
carry any of the labels. The
selection procedure includes
continuously monitoring the
conditions where animals are
kept, the quality of their feed,
and the implementation of
new technologies in the farms.
The auction house boasts
fur of all quality standards as
well as a huge array of shades.
Gone are the days of classic
brown mink being the only
option on offer. Recent fashion
weeks around the world, from
Paris to Tokyo, have shown
that designers are willing to
experiment with furs. This is
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true of both colours and usage.
For instance, Gucci, Fendi,
Dolce & Gabbana, and many
other fashion houses have
successfully demonstrated that
fur is an all-purpose material
which is great for making
bags, footwear, and even
embellishments.
In order to keep up with the
times, the Kopenhagen Fur
auction house has established
Kopenhagen Studio, a
dedicated laboratory, as
part of KiCK, their creative
powerhouse. Here both
celebrated and emerging
brands have a chance to
showcase their designs,
work hand in hand with
experienced furriers, learn
to choose furs correctly, and
master fur skin treatment
technologies. Kopenhagen
Studio also actively
collaborates with fashion
schools around the world,
educating students on the
limitless possibilities of the fur.
‘Fur is an amazing material
that can be modified and
transformed at will. Today, we
see that many young designers
make successful attempts
at combining several types
and colours of fur, which
makes for some completely
unexpected results,’ says Mikkel
Schou, a furrier participating
in Kopenhagen Studio.
According to him, this material
is undoubtedly superior to any
others because of its volume:
its 3D effect allows designers
to create geometric shapes.
Thomas Andersen, Head of
Studio, is confident that fur
items made of multi-coloured
fragments will stay on trend over
the next few years, although he
admits that the plain brown mink
coat may make a comeback to
the catwalks one day.
KiCK, the creative powerhouse,
also boasts a truly gorgeous
archive of fur items, which the
founders intend to become
the world’s largest collection
of fur clothes, footwear, and
accessories over time. At
present, it contains designs
created over the years that
Kopenhagen Studio has been in
existence.
FREYA DALSJOE F/W 2016
MARK KENLY DOMINO TAN F/W 2016
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EKSAMENS PROJEKT
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PERU – A NEW FASHION
DESTINATION
WE VISITED PERU’S MAIN FASHION EXHIBITION, PERÚ MODA IN LIMA, TO TALK TO IGOR
ROJAS CHU, COORDINATOR OF THE APPAREL AND DECOR DEPARTAMENT OF THE
PERUVIAN GOVERNMENT\'S COMMISSION FOR THE PROMOTION OF EXPORT AND
TOURISM, PROMPERU. HE EXPLAINED TO US WHY FASHION MARKET PLAYERS FROM
AROUND THE WORLD ARE FINDING PERUVIAN APPAREL INDUSTRY SO ATTRACTIVE
Your projects include Perú Moda and Perú Gift Show, an exhi-
bition dedicated to the Peruvian apparel industry, homewares
and gifts. On a national level, both of them are the largest in
their field. What else does your commission do?
Our main goal is to increase export of Peruvian products. We
promote local companies producing materials such as cotton
and, of course, our world-famous alpaca fiber. We also arrange
trips to our enterprises for foreign buyers who are interested in
collaboration. We also organize promotion activities where our
companies participate and exhibit their offer to foreign buyers,
such as trade shows, overseas business trips and so on.
What are the main markets for Peruvian cotton and alpaca
wool?
Primarily, the USA. In addition, we work a lot with Brazil and
have a number of important clients in Europe. For example,
Lacoste produces some of its collections here. Our companies
also cooperate with such fashion houses as Cacharel, Kenzo,
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Dior and Prada. In other words, Peruvian companies primarily
serve luxury brands. We are the second country after Italy sup-
plying the most expensive product to the United States, that is,
to some extent we are the alternative to \'Made in Italy\'.
What is the situation like regarding Russia?
We are looking for opportunities in the Russia Market, primarily
with trademarks and distributors dealing in children\'s clothes.
We also have major clients from the world of women\'s and
sports clothes – for example, Bosco di Ciliegi. We mainly coop-
erate with companies that are interested in sourcing from Peru.
You invited about five hundred buyers from different countries
to participate in the Perú Moda exhibition. What were the
selection criteria?
As the exhibition presents companies that specialise in different
product categories, for example, children\'s clothes and cotton
or alpaca products, we selected buyers specifically for each of
these lines. Because our main market is the USA, most of the
buyers came from there, but the exhibition participants also
included buyers from Europe,Asia, as well as Latin American
countries – Brazil, Colombia and Chile. We have a special
commission which selects buyers on the basis of a number of
criteria: price category, the number of stores and the line of
business. For example, some companies are more interested
in buying thread, but we focus on those who are in search of
the final product and would like to set up production at one
of our factories.
In your opinion, what is there in Peru that primarily attracts
buyers?
I think it is Peru\'s centuries-old weaving traditions, as well as
the high quality of materials and processing. In addition, this
is where 80% of the world population of alpacas is concen-
trated.
Where else can you find Peruvian products and companies
apart from Perú Moda?
We also participate in specialised exhibitions in the USA,
Latin America, as well as in Europe – for example, in Paris and
London.
Is your work aimed only at attracting foreign luxury brands
to Peru, or do you also help local trademarks enter the
international market?
Yes, we are actively engaged in the promotion of Peruvian
brands, although they are presented in a limited area so far.
At the moment, our designers\' products are sold mainly in
the USA, as well as in Brazil, Chile and Colombia. For exam-
ple, last year we held a contest, and the winner was able to
present their collection in the US department store Macy\'s.
We also support talented students who want to become
designers, and we try to help them enter the international
market.
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PITTI 90: FLORENCE
TAKES CENTRE STAGE
TRAVELLERS ON THE MILAN–FLORENCE FRECCIAROSSA TRAIN MIGHT HAVE NOTICED A SLIGHTLY
MORE STYLISH PASSENGER VIBE ON JUNE 14. THAT’S BECAUSE FASHION’S GREAT AND GOOD WERE
ALL IN TOWN TO CATCH THE FABULOUS ANNUAL PITTI UOMO SHOW. WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT
ONE OF FLORENCE’S BIGGEST FASHION EVENTS
Once a trade show for buyers,
Pitti Uomo has long since
reinvented itself as a unique
high fashion affair featuring
the world’s best menswear.
Industry experts flock here
to see new collections from
both renowned designers
and emerging brands as well
as to meet colleagues, visit
fashion shows and cocktail
parties and simply to see and
be seen.
Florence, often called the
Pearl of Tuscany for its
beauty, is always crowded
with tourists, but Pitti Uomo
transforms it into a real
fashion capital. During
the show’s run it’s almost
impossible to flag down a taxi,
and the city’s roads grind to a
standstill. But it’s all for good
reason, as the streets, hotels
and cafés fill up with some
of the world’s most stylish
men all looking for fashion
inspiration in this legendary
artistic city. Nowadays all
roads lead to the meeting
point of Fortezza da Basso,
a fourteenth-century fort five
minute’s walk from the Santa
Maria Novella train station.
Here you’ll find benches
crammed with ‘peacocks’ –
but these peacocks are more
human than bird: handsome
gentlemen in colourful suits,
happy to strike a pose for
photographers.
The first Florence Pitti show
was held back in 1972, and
has been held 90 times since,
suffusing this year’s show
with a celebratory spirit as
it welcomed 30,000 guests
from countries including Italy,
Germany, Spain, Great Britain,
the Netherlands, Belgium
and Austria, as well as
representatives from further
afield: Japan, Turkey, China,
Switzerland, the USA, South
Korea, and Russia. And with
good reason: more than 1200
manufacturers vied for their
attention as they presented
their latest collections.
The hosts traditionally give
young talents a prominent
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spot in the limelight, and this
year was no different. The
finalists of Who is on next?,
a young designers’ contest
organised by Fondazione
Pitti Immagine Discovery in
collaboration with AltaRoma
and Vogue Italia, presented
their works in the central
exhibition hall. The prêt-à-
porter category was won
by Carlo Volpi, Traiano and
Tropiano, and the first prize in
the accessories category went
to Alan Buanne, Ilariusss and
Solovière.
MINI, Pitti’s partner brand,
brought the creations of on-
the-rise designers Sunnei, Agi
& Sam, Sankuanz, Ètudes and
Hien Le to the stage, located in
a hall in the heart of Fortezza da
Basso.
This edition of Pitti also enjoyed
the fashion shows of established
designers – Raf Simons, Lucio
Vanotti, Sansovino 6, and Visvim
were among the highlights.
Special guest from Russia
Gosha Rubchinskiy presented
his outfits at an abandoned
INDUSTRY EXPERTS FLOCK HERE TO SEE NEW
COLLECTIONS FROM BOTH RENOWNED DE-
SIGNERS AND EMERGING BRANDS AS WELL AS
TO MEET COLLEAGUES, VISIT FASHION SHOWS
AND COCKTAIL PARTIES AND SIMPLY TO SEE
AND BE SEEN
tobacco factory: the perfect
setting for his new collection
inspired by tough post-Soviet
youth. Fausto Puglisi also
debuted his first men’s capsule
collection.
One of the highlights was
Karl Lagerfeld\'s photography
exhibition, called Visions of
Fashion, where never-before-
seen images taken by Lagerfeld
for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar,
Numéro and V Magazine were
displayed.
The next edition of Pitti Uomo
will be held January 10-13th,
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This season it didn’t disappoint,
showcasing a world of new
menswear talent with over 200
emerging brands presenting
their SS17 collections at both
Capsule Paris and Capsule New
York.
Featuring exciting new brands
from countries including Sweden,
Denmark, England, the US, Italy,
Australia,Japan, Korea, and
France, it’s not surprising that the
show enjoyed a 25% increase in
international retailer attendance
on last year.An array of the
world’s most directional retailers –
from department stores,
specialty stores and independent
boutiques – attended the shows.
Key stores that shopped Capsule
this year include: Barneys New
York, Beams Japan, Colette Paris,
Galeries Lafayette, Mr Porter, Holt
Renfrew, Liberty, Selfridges and
United Arrows.
Capsule New York was held at
Pier 92, in the heart of historic
Midtown Manhattan, just next
door to Liberty Fairs at Pier
94.The two shows shared
registration, making it even easier
for buyers to enjoy both shows.
Additionally, for the first time, NY
TIME
CAPSULE
CAPSULE HAS BEEN MAKING A NAME FOR ITSELF ON THE GLOBALTRADE SHOW SCENE FOR NEARLY
TEN YEARS,AND NOW IT’S TAKEN NEW YORK AND PARIS BY STORM WITH TWO NEW MEN’S SHOWS.WITH
SOME OF THE WORLD\'S MOST DIRECTIONAL BRANDS ON DISPLAY, CAPSULE HAS BECOME A LAUNCHPAD
FOR FUTURE FASHION SUPERSTARS
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Market Week was brought forward
a week in order for Capsule to
run alongside the CFDA’s recently
launched New York Fashion
Week: Men’s presentations. ‘We
were excited to run concurrently
with NYFW: M, allowing us more
opportunities to support emerging
fashion in New York. By overlapping
dates, we hope that many of
the international community of
retailers and press who came to
New York to attend Market Week
had a chance to attend New York
Fashion Week: Men’s, and that
more attendees of NYFW:M were
able to visit the Capsule Show,’ says
Deirdre Maloney, co-founder of
Capsule.
Key areas of interest in New York
included: Perspective Darren
Skey — in which the British retailer
and head of menswear at Harvey
Nichols curated a presentation of
four up-and-coming designers —
Pier Wu, GHSTS, Martin Asbjorn
and Soulland. Meanwhile Capsule’s
spotlight on American designers,
New America, introduced the
Capsule community to American-
made brands that span the worlds
of streetwear and luxury: Second
Layer, Lucid FC, Hymne,The Squad
and Ddugoff. Overall the feeling
on the show floor was upbeat,
as buyers wrote orders and took
positions on new and unique
collections.
The key SS17 menswear trends
at Capsule Paris and New York:
90s street style: Street and
sportswear classics like oversized
hoodies, anoraks, tracksuits
and bleached denim basics
dominate this look. All-over
graphics, bright colour pops and
elongated sleeves add a twist.
(XLarge)
The new suit: The suit is dead,
long live the suit! Menswear
sees an evolution this season
with a bold silhouette, oversized
shoulders, and flowing trousers
offering a radical reinterpretation
of formalwear. (Ikire)
Performance: From trousers to
coats and jackets, menswear
wardrobe staples get updated
with performance fabrics and
detailing. (Isaora)
Minimalist silhouettes: Clean
lines and an emphasis on
construction are the highlights
of this simple and modern
menswear trend. (Hymne,
Matiere)
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The festival was opened with a
contemporary fashion and design
exhibition, where Agata Patrizia Saccone,
TaoModa President and founder, and Elena
Bugranova, President of the Russian Buyers
Union, cut the red ribbon. ‘TaoModa not
only celebrates contemporary prominent
figures in Italian fashion, but also its future
champions,’ said Saccone at the opening
of the show, which featured work by many
promising fashion and design talents,
including La Cles, Filly Biz, Lellè By Lentini,
Angela Piazza, Otto Punto, Essesteel Jewels
and Ludema Bag.
The festival culminated with the annual
TaoModa Awards ceremony, held at
Taormina’s breathtaking Ancient Theatre.
The prestigious Tao Awards are given for
achievements in fashion, design, journalism,
music, business, cinema and TV. One of
those recognised was Capucci Haute
Couture House, whose new creative director
Mario Dice runs his own name label and
has a jaw-dropping list of collaborations
including Sorelle Fontana, Calvin Klein,
Donna Karan, Gattinoni, Trussardi, Krizia
and David Koma. Anteprima and its creative
director Izumi Ogino also took home a prize.
The brand is known for its iconic ‘wirebags’,
made of high-tech wire. Di Liborio’s Liborio
Capizzi, also an awardee, worked with
Gianfranco Ferré for 16 years before starting
his own label. Last but not least, Vivetta also
featured on the winners list. The special
Progetto Time TaoModa Prize was won by
Matteo Thiela. As TaoModa’s president,
Agata Patrizia Saccone commented, ‘We
want to highlight brands that have pushed
the evolution of fashion to the next level. This
is why we’ve given the prize to Matteo, who
has patented a groundbreaking technique
for working with fabrics.’
TaoModa also saw the first international
show for Mariù De Sica, designer and
TAOMODA: THE FESTIVAL
WITH A SICILIAN FLAVOUR
A MAJOR EVENT IN FASHION, ART AND CULTURE, TAOMODA TOOK PLACE JUNE 16-23 ON THE IONIAN
SEA, IN THE HEART OF THE ANCIENT CITY OF TAORMINA
granddaughter of renowned film director
Vittorio De Sica. She presented her first
spring/summer 2017 collection and from
September will participate in Milan Fashion
Week.
Meanwhile, young designers had an
opportunity to meet fashion experts from
around the world. One of them was Elena
Bugranova who also was on the jury. She
told the public about the Russian market
and gave advice on how to attract buyers.
Another highlight was the presentation of
‘The Gentleman Without a Hat’, a book on
men’s fashion written by Mario Dell’Oglio,
president of the Italian Chamber of Fashion
Buyers.
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‘TAOMODA NOT ONLY
CELEBRATES CONTEMPORARY
PROMINENT FIGURES IN ITALIAN
FASHION, BUT ALSO ITS
FUTURE CHAMPIONS,’ SAID
AGATA PATRIZIA SACCONE,
TAOMODA PRESIDENT AND
FOUNDER
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Five designers in the clothing
category and seven in
the accessories category
were selected as finalists
for Who Is On Next?, the
young designers’ contest
conceived and organized by
AltaRoma in collaboration
with Vogue Italia. The prêt-
à-porter category was won
by Brognano and Miahatami,
while the first prize in the
accessories category went
to Pugnetti Parma. The jury
consisted of 20 industry
experts, including Mario
Dell’Oglio, President of the
Italian Chamber of Fashion
Buyers; Beppe Angiolini, the
owner of Sugar (Arezzo);
Roberta Valentini, the owner
of Penelope (Brescia); and
Tiziana Cardini, Fashion
Director of La Rinascente
(Milan). There were plenty
of other famous fashion
figures too: the chairwoman
of AltaRoma, Silvia Venturini
Fendi; Miroslava Duma,
BROGNANO AND MIAHATAMI:
WHO IS ON NEXT? WINNERS
ANNOUNCED
ALTAROMA FASHION WEEK, HELD JULY 8-11, ONCE AGAIN PROVED ITS STATUS AS A SCOUTING GROUND
FOR UP-AND-COMING FASHION TALENTS AND WAS JAM-PACKED WITH FANTASTIC EVENTS AS USUAL
MIAHATAMI MIAHATAMI
MIAHATAMI
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founder of Buro 24/7;
designer Stella Jean; fashion
critic Suzy Menkes (Condé
Nast International); Managing
Director of Pitti Immagine,
Raffaello Napoleone; designer
for the Max Mara Group Laura
Lusuardi; and the editor-in-
chief of Vogue Italia, Franca
Sozzani.
This year Who Is On Next? –
one of the ten most important
fashion prizes in the world
according to the Financial
Times – collaborated with the
National Chamber of Italian
Fashion, whose President,
Carlo Capasa, also was in
the jury. Capasa has now
announced that the winners
Brognano and Miahatami will
be presenting their collections
at Milan Fashion Week in
September 2017.
Brognano was founded by
25-year-old Nicola Brognano,
born in Roccella Ionica,
Calabria. His collection was
created in collaboration with
L.Lab and will be distributed
via Milan-based showroom
Garage; Miahatami was
launched by Narguess Hatami,
a designer from Iran. Her
clothes will be distributed
via Milan-based showroom
Spazio 38.
Nicola Brognano, who has
previously worked with
Dolce&Gabbana Haute
Couture and Giambattista
Valli, also received a
special mention from
Yoox and was awarded
the ‘Tomorrow Prize’ by
London-based multi-brand
showroom Tomorrow for
his outstanding ability to
interpret street style. All the
Who Is On Next? finalists
in the accessories category
will be special guests at the
coming Première Classe
exhibition in Paris.
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BROGNANO
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The Time Award, established as part of
the WHITE tradeshow, is designed to
help contemporary segment brands gain
recognition in the market and find new sales
opportunities. It has now announced its
winning brands for the second time. These
are Matteo Thiela in the apparel section and
Simone Vera Bath in accessories.
The award was established by WHITE in
cooperation with Lancia, Time Award’s main
partner; The Best Shops, a project of the
Italian Chamber of Fashion Buyers; and the
I.C.E agency.
The Time Award jury was chaired by
Mario Dell’Oglio, the owner of Dell’Oglio
boutiques in Palermo, and included
prominent Italian buyers Bruna Casella
(Bernardelli boutique, Mantua), Massimo
Degli Effetti (Degli Effetti, Rome), Giovanna
Gaudenzi (Gaudenzi, Riccione), Loris
Portolan (Birba’s Details, Pordenone), Cesare
Tadolini (L’Incontro, Modena), Jacopo
Tonelli (L’Inde Le Palais, Bologna), and
Roberta Valentini (Penelope Store, Brescia).
Thanks to the I.C.E’s support, the jury was
also joined by New York buyers Lauren
Forst (Kirna Zabete) and Michael Adjiashvili
(Hotoveli), as well as Krystle Kemp (Need
Supply, Richmond), Sharona Hadar and
Melanie Chokron (owner and buyer
respectively of H. Lorenzo, Los Angeles).
The Time Award winners participated in
a trunk show that took place on 7 July in
the Gaudenzi boutique. The designers are
entitled to two more shows, at Le Noir in
Treviso on 20 October and at Bernardelli
in Mantua in November, where they will
present their autumn/winter 2016-17
collections. Apart from that, the winners are
also welcomed in America, where they will
display their spring/summer 2017 novelties.
There were also special prizes awarded:
Sheena received the I.C.E award, Federica
Tosi was commended Lancia, while Matteo
Thiela earned recognition from TaoModa.
Matteo Thiela is a brand of exquisite garments
for women, with an emphasis on materials
and innovation.The designer has patented
TIME AWARD WINNERS 2016
THE TIME AWARD, ESTABLISHED AS PART OF THE WHITE TRADESHOW, IS DESIGNED TO HELP
CONTEMPORARY SEGMENT BRANDS GAIN RECOGNITION IN THE MARKETAND FIND NEW SALES
OPPORTUNITIES. IT HAS NOW ANNOUNCED ITS WINNING BRANDS FOR THE SECOND TIME.
THESE ARE MATTEO THIELA IN THE APPAREL SECTION AND SIMONE VERA BATH IN ACCESSORIES
TEXT: Michela Zio
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an original method of producing 3D-patterned
Bombyx dresses.The spring/summer 2017
collection showcases a new tailoring technique
which emphasises the sensual lines of dresses,
skirts, jackets and tops.
Simone Bath, originator of the brand Simone Vera
Bath, is from Berlin but has lived and worked in
Rome for over 20 years now. She makes a wide
use of luxury materials like gold, cut diamonds,
and other precious stones, and combines these
with items of bronze, wood, and leather. Her
brand’s fully hand-made accessories convey a
distinct influence of various cultures and a love
for ideal shapes and for imperfection at the same
time.The concept of incompleteness makes
every single creation truly unique.
SIMONE VERA BATH
MATTEO THIELA
MARIO DELL\'OGLIO, ANTONELLA BRUNO
AND FEDERICA TOSI
PATRIZIA SACCONE AND ELENA BUGRANOVA
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The hotel only opened its doors just over a year ago, but
has already gained huge popularity among travelling
businessmen and womenlooking for a convenient location.
The hotel is situated just a short distance from all the main
exhibition and business centres. Nearby you can find
Kievsky Railway Terminal, the Barrikadnaya, Smolenskaya
and Arbatskaya underground stations, the House of the
Government of the Russian Federation, as well as the US
and British embassies.
The hotel has four conference rooms, the largest of which
can accommodate up to 250 people. If you’re holding
a smaller gathering the meeting room is cosier, with
a capacity of 12. If you want to organise an exclusive
event, the Marriott Hotel Novy Arbat offers the Meetings
Imagined concept. It allows you not only to visualise all the
details of your event, such as the style, seating of guests,
menu, lighting and musical accompaniment, but also to
implement all of your brilliant ideas, however extraordinary.
Just go to the website meetingsimagined.com and follow
the link to the hotel\'s page. There you can also leave a
request for the planning and execution of a meeting or
conference. Another technical innovation from the Marriott
International chain is the Red Coat mobile app, which
allows you to amend an event programme online from
anywhere in the world.
The perfect place for morning meetings is the New York
Steakhouse restaurant, where breakfast is served from
7.00 – 11.00. Whatever your dietary requirements the New
York Steakhouse can accommodate you: porridge can
be cooked with water on request, you can choose an egg
white omelette or enjoy muesli with skimmed or soya milk.
Gluten-free bread is also available. In the evening, the
restaurant opens its doors as a steakhouse.
T H E H O T E L F O R
B U S I N E S S M E E T I N G S
FASHION WEEKS, EXHIBITIONS, CONFERENCES OR BUSINESS DINNERS: THERE ARE MANY
REASONS YOU MIGHT NEED A ROOM IN MOSCOW. THERE’S PLENTY OF HOTELS VYING
FOR YOUR ATTENTION, BUT OUR TOP PICK CAN ONLY BE THE MARRIOTT HOTEL NOVY
ARBAT. ENJOY YOUR STAY
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+7 495 734 7000
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BEING A BUYER
CESARE TADOLINI IS THE FOUNDER AND MASTERMIND
BEHIND MODENA’S BOUTIQUE CHAIN L’INCONTRO, ONE
OF THE MOST EXCITING RETAIL VENTURES IN ONE OF
THE MOST FASCINATING CITIES IN EMILIA-ROMAGNA.
L\'INCONTRO HAS BEEN RECOGNISED BY THE
PRESTIGIOUS BEST SHOPS PROJECT, WHICH LISTS THE
MOST IMPORTANT ITALIAN FASHION STORES, AND ITS
OWNER TADOLINI IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS
ITALIAN RETAILERS
MY MAIN SOURCE OF INSPIRATION? NATURE.
NATURE CAN TEACH US EVERYTHING IF ONLY
WE LEARN HOW TO LISTEN.’
‘The difference between a good buyer and a great buyer
is that a great buyer knows how to make classic clothing
look fashionable, and how to make fashionable outfits
look classic.’
‘The buyer of the future must have knowledge of
everything around us.’
‘Boutiques will never be replaced, because they are and
always will represent the heart of fashion: as a showpiece,
as an indispensable retail element and as a reflection of
trends.’
‘What makes a boutique great? It should spark customers’
imagination and make them feel like shopping there is a
special, personal experience designed perfectly for them.’
‘Before I could succeed in business I had to
become a stylist of the world around me.’
‘Your work and personal life should be
equally important, which is why I give
fashion no more than the time it needs.’
‘My main source of inspiration? Nature.
Nature can teach us everything if only we
learn how to listen.’
‘If I weren’t a buyer I would have become
a landscape architect, a set designer or
followed some other career in theatre or
cinema.’
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