Nina Ricci F/W 2013

Inez & Vinoodh sing an awesome video for the F/W 2013 Nina Ricci campaign.
 

Au Revoir Mr.Ghesquière

In a surprising move reflecting the rivalry between two French luxury titans, PPR announced on Monday the departure of Balenciaga’s star designer, Nicolas Ghesquière. 
Citing a “joint decision to end their partnership” François-Henri Pinault, chairman and chief executive of PPR, praised Mr. Ghesquière’s “incomparable creative talent,” which “has brought to Balenciaga an artistic contribution essential to the unique influence of the house.”  
Mr. Ghesquière, 41, who was not quoted in the PPR announcement, was traveling in Japan on Monday and could not be reached for comment. He joined Balenciaga when he was 25, was made creative director in 1997 and succeeded in bringing a hip and modern sensibility to the revered but dusty brand. His Balenciaga show for summer 2013 was widely applauded by critics and buyers. 

The house of Balenciaga holds a relatively low position at PPR compared with its star brand, Gucci, and to Yves Saint Laurent, which was recently reintroduced with a new designer.

Yet Mr. Ghesquière’s powerful artistic leadership and the appeal of his designs to some of the most important celebrities make it difficult to envision who might succeed him. 

The New York Times

Balenciaga - S/S 2013.  Ghesquière's latest show

M.I.A The Book

A groundbreaking and always controversial musician, M.I.A. is as influential as any other artist during the last decade. Joining publisher Rizzoli, the songstress presents the trailer for her widely-available book that tells her story in collages, photos, and prints from her early years in art school at Central Saint Martins London through to her hugely successful three albums and countless packed performances throughout the world. Also included are assorted lyrics and portions of an exclusive interview in which she discusses candidly the personal events and themes which informed her art and music at the time of each campaign – while a foreword by Steve Loveridge, a friend since her art school days and frequent creative collaborator, provides early prospective. M.I.A. can be purchased via Amazon for $22 USD.

Today Is Saturday!

Blawan - Why They Hide Their Bodies Under My Garage

Paper Planes #5 Karma Chameleon

Ellie Goulding | Halcyon

 

Chanel Nº5 | For The First Time

For the first time, CHANEL tells its story online.
Chapter 1: the legend of N°5. Journey back in time through the CHANEL archives into the heart of this magical perfume, beginning with the revolutionary moment of its creation.