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 The runway of the Ralph Lauren Spring Summer 2010 Collection in New York Fashion Week focused on fashion staples that have always stood the test of time. The designer turned the current crisis into positive through taking inspiration from the Great Recession that showed the spirit of American resiliency and hard work. As Ralph Lauren puts it, “I am inspired by the character of the worker, the farmer, the cowboy, and the pioneer women of the prairies.” So in place of the polo fields or any of his other pony stomping grounds, Lauren took us back to the dust bowl for Spring.

 Dominated by classics from jeans and linen to clean lines with splash of floral patterns, and finally subtle yet glamorous ensembles, the Ralph Lauren collection encapsulated what American work wear and fashion truly is. Models in newsboy caps wore faded and torn oversize jeans with blue work shirts; patchwork overalls; nightshirts in mattress-ticking stripes; or sweet calico print dresses with white ankle socks and oxfords with heels.

With four key looks that will captivate every lady’s wardrobe, the designer once again proved why he is the icon for American dressing. The collection began with Authentic Elegance wherein faded denim work wear and soft floral dresses conveyed a romantic ideal. Moving forward with the New Sophisticate, this line is more compelling with a sense of strength and sophistication in menswear inspired suiting and striking navy evening wear. Confidence and elegant purity were the main ideas for the Timeless Grace line with delicate feminine looks rendered in organdy and white linen. Finally, Contemporary Glamour ushered faded blue silks and resplendent icy metallics that reveal the heritage of denim while evoking a new style of luxurious yet simple evening glamour.

Like most of Lauren’s collections, it was cinematic. From one creation to the other, the show played like a rags-to-riches tale, a story line dear to the designer’s heart. Starting with white cotton organdy dresses and some thirties-esque suits, to the work jackets and carpenter pants in blue ombré silk charmeuse, while the nightshirts came striped with beads and the overalls were transformed into a floor-grazing lamé dress. A pair of evening jeans, completely covered in silvery beads save for the fraying holes, took the concept to the limit.

In the Philippines, Polo Ralph Lauren Blue Label is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, 158 Designer’s Blvd., Alabang Town Center, and soon to open on March in Rustan’s Makati.

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The Fusion of Art and Fashion: Longhamp

For Spring/ Summer 2010, Lonchamp is inspired by the world of art, imagining a woman who- in the tradition of legendary muses and collectors- expresses her eclectic passions in a personal style that is innovative, individual and devastatingly chic. As she travels from studio to gallery, museum to art fair, her tastes embrace the season’s two key trends: a romantic theme of dusty pastels and zingy acid brights evokes images of Miami and Capri, while a contemporary theme of graphic contrasts beween intense indigos, vibrant oranges and lacquer reds buzzes with artistic energy of New York and Hong Kong.

Carefree and cosmopolitan, she goes where the mood takes her, by turns model and muse, artist and aesthete. To accompany her through spring, summer and beyond, Longchamp has created a gallery of bags from which she chooses according to her inspiration. Among the highlights are the iconic Gatsby, revisited in the collection’s key colours, exotic finishes and even silkscreen- printed with a painterly motif, and the canvas Expression holdall, a wonderfully witty on the season’s standout paint-splash print, decorated with a spontaneously set patch pocket and labels, and trimmed with fine natural leather.

Romantique Collection: Beige- Celadon

Delicate as porcelain, pale celadon quietly sets off a refined palette of natural beige and flesh tones. Exotic finishes create interesting textural effects, most strikingly a bold viper print on patent calfskin.

Gris- Citrine

Serene and sophisticated in the summer heat, the season’s cool cocktail of grey shades is spiked with a dash of acid bright citrine. 

Moka- Lilas

In this deliciously feminine theme, rich dark chocolate and mocha shades are accented by deliate lilac and parma- dusty pastels which capture the season’s romantic mood with sophistication rather than sweetness.

Indigo- Orange

The collection’s graphic inspiration is crystallized in this theme, which contrasts vibrant orange with intense indigo, and features the season’s standout print- spontaneous streaks of colour on a natural beige background, inspired by a painter’s palette.

In the Philippines, Longchamp is available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-la Mall and Ayala Center Cebu

From the red carpet to the city streets, TOD’S has always been a favorite among these fashion luminaries. The likes of Adrien Brody, Benicio del Toro, Katie Holmes, Reese Witherspoon and Queen Rania of Jordan were all spotted wearing timeless pieces from one of the most loved fashion names. 

Academy Award winner Adrien Brody arrived at the Sundance Film Festival wearing Tod’s Leather Gommino Boots in Black to match the freezing weather in Utah.

Actresses Naomi Watts and Katie Holmes wore a Tod’s Nylon Piumino Black Jacket to match the Sundance Film Festival weather. Katie perfected her warm fashion ensemble with Tod’s Aspen Gray Boots.

Even during her shopping escapades, Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon never leaves the house without her carry all bag. In one of her shopping trips in Los Angeles, Reese was seen carrying a Tod’s Leather Upper Media Bag to go with her casual yet stylish weekend outfit.

A heartbreaker in his black suit, Benicio Del Torro was wearing TOD’s sunglasses as he arrived in Rome to promote his new film “Wolfman.”

Ever regal and fashionable, Royal Highness Queen Rania of Jordan was seen carrying a Tod’s Pashmy Tracolla Bag and wearing TOD’s sunglasses during one of her royal trips.

Owing to its functional, comfortable and elegant designs, Tod’s has become every Hollywood stars’ favorite fashion find.

In the Philippines, Tod’s is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center and Rustan’s Tower, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. 

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Enzo Angiolini, the contemporary American footwear brand, has always been synonymous with supreme craftsmanship and quality. The brand epitomizes timeless sophistication, by offering an upscale European aesthetic and design influence. The brand’s latest collection exemplifies classic elegance and femininity, but adds excitement with fresh new colors and shine, helping women bring their spring/summer wardrobes to a new height of chic.

Everything is Illuminated

Metallics take center stage this season, while soft palettes are punctuated with splashes of bright colors to create an interesting contrast and irresistible charisma. 

Textured patent leathers have been reintroduced for spring in candy colored hues.

Shapely silhouettes are coupled with delicate details like florals, bows and jewels in fresh prints creating a perfect balance between vigor and subtle charm.

Theory of Evolution

Vachetta and matte leathers are the key materials in this collection, while architectural accents, highlighted by structured heels, create a unique design element. Bring your wardrobe to new heights with retro chunky heels, elegant stilettos and bold platforms. Embellishments are anything but conventional, from jewels and metal studs to braiding and woven details, you are sure to love this collection. Shades of black, white, red and brown are the key colors for this line.

World Carnival

Vibrant colors rule for Spring/Summer 2010! Inspired by colorful summer carnivals, the collection is filled with tones that echo one of this season’s main fashion trends. Find fun styles available in such colors as vivid lime, yellow, tomato and pink, adding a sense of excitement and fun to the collection.

Add polished gemstones and ethnic prints to paint a perfect picture of Summer vivre. Sexy sandals are hot for summer while classy pumps are perfect compliment any woman’s work attire.

Enzo Angiolini is exclusively available at Rustans Makati.

One of the world’s leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world; Calvin Klein Inc. has once again showcased its global prowess with their latest Spring 2010 Collection campaign. The much-anticipated new Calvin Klein Jeans Body Whitewashed for men and women will be unveiled featuring a more contoured, shape enhancing fit which is now offered in clean, translucent washes and enriched surface treatments in pure and coated shades of white.

And just like a perfect fit, actress Eva Mendes and model Jamie Dorman return this spring donning the latest collection that also focuses on a straight leg for men, and a classic skinny cut with ankle zips or a loose boyfriend cut for women. A new five pocket rolled Body denim short, designed with a lean, slim silhouette, will also be introduced. Photographed by Steven Klein in New York City, the Spring 2010 campaign reveals more curves, skin and the perfect fit of the Calvin Klein Jeans Body Whitewashed.

Joining the global advertising campaign are two very important new models- David Agbodjiand Jac (Monika Jagaciak)-opening the runways shows.

Calvin Klein is also expanding their campaign at key markets in Europe, Japan, and Asia. The ck Calvin Klein Spring 2010 campaign was shot by photographer Craig McDean at the Sepulveda Dam in Los Angeles, California and features models Liu Wen, Constance, Mirte, Mark Cox, and Will Eustace. Another exclusive campaign for North America was shot by fashion photographer Nathaniel Goldberg in La Jolla, California and features Jamie Dorman with models Edita and Vladimir showcased in leading men’s and women’s publications across the region.  

Behind these creative campaigns is CRK, Calvin Klein, Inc.’s in-house advertising agency, working with consulting creative director Fabien Baron, of Baron + Baron.

Calvin Klein designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, belts, eyewear, watches, jewelry, coats, suits, fragrances, and cosmetics, as well as products for the home.

In the Philippines, Calvin Klein Jeans is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is available at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Alabang Town Center, Mall of Asia, Robinson’s Place Midtown, Megamall, Eastwood Mall and Trinoma. 

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Diesel SS’10 campaign is a shorthand for bravery, spontaneity and saying “yes”

Sick of being told that all your good ideas are “stupid”?

Well, we got news for you: there’s nothing dumb about stupid.

After all, Diesel was stupid enough to start selling new jeans that looked old – and look where that got them!

When somebody says “don’t be stupid”, what they’re really saying is “Don’t have fun. Don’t be daring. Don’t provoke. Bury your sense of humour. Get serious.

So we say: “Get lost. We’re with stupid”

Stupid is the liberating alternative to dry-as-dust cerebral (so called “smart”) and it takes courage, loads!

Stupid is the very word all those folk use to dismiss anything original and genuine.

Stupid is about having the guts to risk, to take on the new and inventive, however dangerous.

Stupid is about passion, wearing the wrong thing in the right place, swapping roles trying something new, failing, trying again – and failing better.

Diesel is stupid and thoroughly identifies with it and lives it as the clearest expression ever what the brand is standing for.

Photographers Kristin Vicari, Melodie McDaniel and Chris Buck help visualize the positive rebellion of the Be Stupid movement providing images that, working together with razor sharp captions, anchor an entire philosophy that will go on a multimedia campaign devised by the Diesel Creative Team in partnership with the Anglo-American agency Anomaly. 

The classic red Diesel logo makes its signature return to endorse and celebrate “Be Stupid” as the way to Successful Living.

Shooting in California, a stupid amount of ingredients were thrown into a stupid mix: a bus, four houses, a couple of parks, an animal wrangler, the desert, an artist’s studio, a bar, an attractive elephant, a Burbank supermarket and wolves (animals can be very stupid – which is why we love them.). They shot on top of trucks and rooftops, made rain, turned a head into a flowerpot and flashed boobs publicly, often.

Be Stupid calls out to each and every one of us. It’s the key to successful living. It’s about following your heart and not your head. You can’t outsmart stupid – so don’t try. Long live stupid.

DIESEL MANIFESTO

Youth are like balloons. They are filled with hopes and dreams that anything is possible but…In time a single sentence begins to creep into their lives, more and more.

Don’t be stupid! It’s the crusher of possibilities, it’s the assassin of dreams, it’s the world great deflator. The world is full of smart people. Doing all kind of smart things with other smart people. That’s smart but…We are with stupid!

The stupid are the only ones carrying the banner of interesting.

Stupid is the relentless pursuit of a regret-free life.

Smart may have the brains…but stupid has the balls.

Smart may have the plans…but stupid has the stories.

Smart may have the authority…but stupid has one hell of a hangover.

It’s not smart to take risks. It’s stupid.

Smart had one good idea…and that idea was stupid.

To be stupid is to be brave, when you risk something, that’s stupid.

The stupid aren’t afraid to fail. Why? Because they’re stupid!

We think that you are probably pretty stupid too.

Smart critiques, stupid creates. Stupid is the one ignoring chorus…of don’ts, can’ts, and won’ts and comes up with something wholly and completely unique. A unique way to fail perhaps, but at least it’s something.

The stupid are the only ones brave enough to do what no one in their right mind would do. Because the stupid know there are worse things than failure…like not even trying. The stupid, they’re all we’ve got. The fact is, if we didn’t have stupid thoughts, we’d have no interesting thoughts at all.

Be stupid.

What we’re talking about isn’t a tag line. What we’re talking about is a call to arms. Stupid ain’t dumb, stupid is something deliciously greater. Put another way, only the stupid can be truly brilliant.

Renzo Rosso is stupid.

Stupid is motoring around in your Ford transit and visiting after shop owner after shop owner, trying to sell your brand new denim made to look worn. “It’s a sign of innovation. When you are already doing the things nobody even thinks about”. That’s a very stupid quote. Mister Rosso. Respect.

To be stupid is damn hard work. You know the odds are against you and sometimes you will fail, and spectacularly so.

Stupid means listening to your heart versus listening to your head. Listening to your heart is hard: your heart says yes, your head says no. Your head almost always says no. The smart quickly recognize things for how they are.

The stupid see things for how they could be. You can’t outsmart stupid so don’t even try. Long live stupid.

In the Philippines, Diesel is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is available at Greenbelt 3, Power Plant Mall, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and Robinson’s Place Manila. 

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