The new Christian Louboutin collection online at Giglio.com

Celebrities and fashionistas of every part of the world love them and have a pair at minimum. We are talking about Christian Louboutin shoes. The French designer, after some collaborations with prestigious fashion houses like Roger Vivier, founded his own maison in 1992.

The new Spring/Summer collection has already caught the attention on the Internet where has been publishes as a preview on the designer’s website and soon on magazine and fashion blog. It is possible to admire the collection as well as to buy it. At the online fashion store Giglio.com is already available some of the first piece of the new Christian Louboutin collection of shoes and bags. Enjoy!

Valentino satin clutch for your Christmas look

Christmas Holidays have just started. It’s time, if you haven’t done already, to start thinking about glamorous and refined look to stands out on this period of the year and particularly for the New Year’s Eve.

And dealing with elegance and big occasions, we want to introduce you today Valentino satin clutch of the Fall/Winter collection 09/10. The chain handles, rectangular shape and stone buckle are the characteristics of this small luxury bag. Valentino satin clutch is realized in red and emerald green.

This bright colour will both light you look up!

Animalier by Roger Vivier and Giuseppe Zanotti

Leopard, zebra, snake, the animal pattern is a must have of every season in all its versions, printed on suede, silk and even plastic for Summer beach bags.

Two king of the women shoes world interpret animal print for Fall/Winter 09/10. Ironic and charming the animalier pattern realized by the maison Roger Vivier crosses with soft leather on the t-straps pumps. Italian designer Giuseppe Zanotti instead have created this fabulous animal printed wedge suede pumps.

Giglio In …. In Pink Attitude…

Last night at the Giglio In Fashion Store (Via Libertà 44, Palermo), the inauguration of the Pink Attitude Tour Exhibition. The exhibition is going to be visitable inside the store up to the 18th of October.

Last night from 19:30 some of the 23 artists took part the event for the promotion of the Pink Attitude Tour.
This is not the first time that Giglio Group deals with the world of Art and Fashion. Erica Mannari, whose artistic alter ego is named after Pink Sublime, is the creator of the Pink Attitude movement. she was there too, as author of the book “The Pink Attitude, the Contemporary Female creativity”.

Pink Attitude is a real artistic movement, inspired by strong female will and passion for freedom of expression.

The incipit of the book clarify the meaning and the approach of the movement, with an intense explanation I would like to share with you: “Pink Attitude is a way of living, of perceiving, of speaking, of moving, of thinking…Pink Attitude mixes the seductive power of sweetness and fragility with the irresistible force of sexuality and determination… Pink Attitude is the natural result of this particular moment in time which mixes culture with trash, beauty with ugliness, love with hate, day and night, man with woman..”

Twenty three artists from all over the planet are sharing this amazing feeling, they are lending their perspective of life and femininity through their images, which can be harsh sometimes, but the result of an experience, the visual shout of life and its many pieces, with all the different aspects this could imply.

Let’s remind again that the exhibition is up to the 18th of October at the Giglio In Fashion Store with some of the extraordinary works of these extraordinary women which are for sale.

Milan fashion week: colours by Just Cavalli and Frankie Morello.

Obvious presence at the Milan fashion week, Roberto Cavalli and Frankie Morello for a delirium of colours on next summer fashion. Light and colours are the most evident trend of both artists.

The Just Cavalli woman explodes on a sandy catwalk, faithful to the distinctive savage soul she’s always been keen on. The Just Cavalli 2009 spring summer collection presents softer tones, less animal print dresses and trousers. In fact, this collection focuses on a 20ees style with light little dresses, lace and patchwork printed fabrics with pastel colours.

 

As for Frankie Morello, colour is the first thing of his collection too. He plays with richness and chromatic variety for a perfect game. White and safari beige appear on their own and in lively combinations too, with strong colours such as purple and dark yellow. Splendid mini dresses and skirts, long or stretch, incredibly short trousers with Saharan style jackets, this and so much more for a sparkling collection whose creations are the mirror of Frankie Morello style.

Milan fashion week: Gianfranco Ferré

Gianfranco Ferré collection gives space to short dresses, important dresses, with specific tailoring and precious fabrics with geometrical shapes. Very strong colours, iced colour and metallic grey supported by the catwalk itself, where dresses can reflect their charme even more.

Milan fashion week: Emporio Armani

Next summer Armani woman is Elegant. Elegant in style and trend. There are no concessions to sex appeal, but, as well, Armani doesn’t let a lot to imagination, an exception to the seventies trend.

Miss Armani dresses in grey, white, blue, a classical approach for a Miss in love with small jackets, lacer and wide décolleté too. Skirts are light with waterfall like movement, Armani leads his woman from day to night, classic tailleurs at work, and cocktail dresses at night.

Milan woman fashion week: 2009 spring summer collections

Here we go… Summer is not over yet and we are already up to what next 2009 summer fashion will be like. On the 20th of September the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana is going to get started the Milan Woman Fashion Week, an awaited event worldwide.

For one week, up to the 27th of September, I am going to witness for you the main designers collections and their suggestions for next summer. The calendar is full of your favourite names, like Frankie Morello, Roberto Cavalli, Giorgio Armani, Alberta Ferretti, Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Versace.

Today, I am going to show you some of the shots from Moschino Cheap&Chic 2009 summer collection. Moschino collections have always been known for their use of colours and light lines for a young woman with a strong self being and freedom seeking attitude. Dresses remind of dawns and sunsets, gently caressing shapes and picturing summery fantasies with flowery and rocky patterns. Free beach party style dresses, balloon style loose jackets for funny and relaxed time. Colours are those of summer, yellow, pink, light blue, white. As for me, the seventies taste of this collection is absolutely irresistible, and now…let’s images do the talking!!

Animal print fever

Leopard, tiger, zebra…No matter which favourite is yours, let’s bare in mind this is going to be next fall winter “must”. Either on t-shirts or dresses, fashion is getting wild!

Take a quick look on this shot and you’ll realize how the brand new trend has already captured stars attention and the animal print fashion is going to spread as fast as an oil spot.

Designer Roberto Cavalli has always been careful catching the wave of fashion, and also this time he couldn’t miss the train. Next fall winter Roberto Cavalli collection and just Cavalli collection are a surrogate of incredible and unique patterns inspired to wild, animal print fantasy.

Roberto Cavalli inspiration directly comes from the jungle, he picked two of the most representative icons of wildness and he let his fantasy working on them to craft splendid and unique dresses, shirts and vests. Leopard animal print pattern and tiger are, indeed, the main two elements Roberto Cavalli borrowed from nature to create his masterpieces.

cashemere dress

sleeveless chiffon dress

jersey loose jacket dress

satin dress

 A white background is ideal to emphasize the strong impact of the animal print fantasy, and the image of the tiger, symbol of power and elegance, is enriched with warm red tonalities.

Animal print vests

It is not by chance that Roberto Cavalli put together these two elements: red colour, symbol of passion and freedom for us human, and the tiger, icon of pure anarchy. For once, maybe, through the rebel wit of talented genius Roberto Cavalli, human and animal peacefully coexist.

www.harveynichols.com

HARVEYNICHOLS.COM
www.harveynichols.com

Harvey Nichols history goes back to 1813 when Mr Benjamin Harvey opened a lined shop on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane street in London. Later on the business started selling oriental carpets, silks and luxury goods alongside the linens. In 1919 Harvey Nichols was bought by Debenhams, and, arriving to our days, the store embarked on a major refurbishment in food market, restaurant, bar and caffé. Other stores are available in Manchester, Leeds, Dublin, Edinburgh and Birmingham. At present, with the online store, you have a very good chance to shop among big brands such as Prada, Fendi, YSL, and indulge yourself in a fantastic beauty section where it’s so easy to get in and so hard to get out without a full basket…Same story with the handbags section, plenty choice for an international virtual meeting point of some of the most required brands.

BRANDS: Beauty: Acqua di Parma, Bliss, Chloé, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Pucci. Handbags: Burberry, Chloé, Lanvin, Marc Jacob, YSL. Accessories: Missoni, YSL, Burberry, Mulberry, Marc Jacob. Men accessories: Diesel, Etro, Lanvin. Sunglasses: Bulgari, Chanel, G&G, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Rayban.

STOCK: Beauty, handbags, accessories (small leather goods, belts, jewellery, scarves, hats, gloves), mens accessories, sunglasses.

WEBSITE FEATURE: The website is pleasant to visit, colourful and funny, it does invite you to step in. The layout is very coherent, very practical, which is important. You can see items in detail by clicking the mouse over the image, and I have to report the excellent quality of the images. For each shopping category there are other 3 subcategories to shop by: colour, brand, price. Prices are in pound. As for fashion, I was disappointed by the lack of collections; nonetheless the website keeps its visitors up to date with the most important trends of the seasons.

RELIABILITY: You can select a day for delivery of your order based on a calendar provided on the website for each recipient. The dates you pick will depend on the destination where your hamper is going to be sent and the kind of service required. There is a Premium Service only offered to UK residents. For deliveries in other EU countries, please call the Web Customer Service Team on: +44 20 89 575030, there will be an additional shipping charge. All gift products sold online are presented in their own packaging. The online store items quality is guaranteed.

STRENGHTS: It is one of the most important names of the UK realm.

WEAKNESS: No clothes are available in the online store.

www.harrods.com

HARRODS.COM
www.harrods.com

Since its first opening in 1849 Harrods has always been proud of its reputation of excellence. The store itself, based in London’s East End, is much more than a store, and surely more than a building. Harrods has a story, it is one of the symbols of England, and its story is tied up to all the people who stepped into it. Finding the Harrods online store has been the confirmation pf the strength of this unique store where you can find, literary speaking, any sort of item you wish.

BRANDS: As I said…everything, so, from Adidas to Belstaff, Dolce&Gabbana, John Galliano, Moschino, Elle Macpherson, Kenzo, London Denim, Missoni, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Versace…and more

STOCK: Harrods online store is a faithful copy of the well known British store, and it reproduces online the wide range of offers of the shop. You can then pick among Beauty&Fragrance, Handbags and Accessories, women and men wear, children and toys, For the home, sport and fitness, Food hall, (restaurants included), Wine and Spirits, Gift Ideas.

WEBSITE FEATURE: The website is technically perfect, with a coherent layout leading you across its endlessly suggestions. As far as the clothing shopping is concerned, you can either shop by brand or by items, with a clear selection of categories stated on your left hand side. Furthermore, there are four categories: What’s new, what’s hot, exclusive, trends, very helpful for a more selective search. Once you pick the item you prefer, you can see it in detail with a rollover image to zoom, and, below, there are few suggestions for your best shopping, it’s the “May we suggest” option. Product description is absolutely perfect and careful to every single detail of the item. Delivery is available 24/7. Prices are in English pound.

RELIABILITY: The online store is extremely secure and highly protected with the most up to date technology systems. Moreover, in order to provide a personalized shopping experience with the highest level of security, the website uses a certain number of cookies, so, in order to shop at harrods.com your pc must be set up to receive cookies.

STRENGHT: The online store has an incredible amount of options, making it unique in its kind. It is a very elegant website and easy to use. All infos are clearly displayed and you can be sure of its high quality.

WEAKNESS: None.

Fall winter 2008/09: Emilio Pucci Cosmo fantasy

Designers are so much caring of their style and distinctive lines related to their customers who always look for a referential point.

As a matter of fact, Emilio Pucci is one of the most recognizable designers for his choices and patterns. His style is a mixture of geometrical and surreal suggestions with an excellent use of colours.

Emilio Pucci’s next fall winter collection is going to witness the presence of his new fantasy, called Cosmo Fantasy, a sparkling option to the monotonous winter colours. The Cosmo fantasies mix together warm colours such as brown, orange and beige, and more lively tonalities like wisteria, grey and strong pink.

Apart from dresses, you will find the Emilio Pucci Cosmo fantasies on bombers, coats and shoulder items in general, as shown from the shots below.

Cosmo printed long sleeves jersey dress

Cosmo printed half sleeves wool dress

Cosmo printed long sleeves wool dress

Cosmo printed long sleeves jersey dress

Cosmo printed bomber

Cosmo printed bomber

Laced patterns by Prada!

Yes indeed, I m going mad for this new Prada laced trend for next fall winter Prada collection!!
And following, some hints of the worldwide known fashion house!!!

Laced half sleeves dress

 

Sleeveless laced dress

Laced long sleeves shirt

Laced half sleeves shirt

Laced Jacket

Moschino in America!

Just few days ago the Milan based fashion house Moschino opened the first American store in the middle of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.

The store 100% reflects Moschino style, it seems like entering in a fairy tale, magic place, with sofas shaped as bags, rings shaped ornaments, diamonds chairs and lamps adorned with hearts…A cute, lovely place to indulge yourself in !!

Venice: who wore what…

At the end of the Venezia film Festival and with a spectacular Mickey Rourke, winner with his “Wrestler”, we can resume the best of the red carpet and its elegant guests..

Alberta Ferretti
Total black Alberta Ferretti dress for the red carpet of the “Premio Diamanti al cinema” for Andrea Osvart.

Gucci
For Carolina Crescentini at the premier of “Valentino the last Emperor”

Versace
For Charlize Theron with a one shoulder Versace grey dress for the movie “The burning Plain”

Gucci
For Nicole Grimaldo in a Gucci multicolour printed dress for the photo call of the movie “Un giono perfetto”.

Giorgio Armani
For Claudia Cardinale at the opening of the 65th edition of the Venezia Film Festival

Roberto Cavalli
Claudia Gerini in a total black Roberto Cavalli look

Gucci suite
For Elio Germano, winner of “The Diamante al cinema night”, featuring in the movie “Mio fratello è figlio unico”

Valentino
For Eva Herzigova at the premier of “Valentino the last Emperor”

Roberto Cavalli
Dressed Violante Placido with a Cavalli lace pattern dress. The actress won the “Diamanti al Cinema award” with the movie “Lezioni di cioccolato”

Roberto Cavalli
For Isabella Ragonese, winner of the best young actress for the “Diamanti al Cinema” night. On this occasion she wore a floral Roberto Cavalli dress

Gucci
For Charlize Theron at the Vogue and Vanity Fair party for Valentino

Alberta Ferretti
For Tilda Swinton wearing an Alberta Ferretti Olimpo style dress on the red carpet of the movie “Burn after reading”

This is all from the 65th edition of the Venezia Film Festival….keep this magic movie star dust with you till next time…

Anne Hatheway in Versace for the Venezia Film Festival.

Smiley Anne Hatheway is in Venice for the premier of her last movie “Rachel is getting married” directed by Johnatan Demme (“The silence of the lambs”) which could worth her an Oscar award and as well, this is the first time she acts in a dramatic role.

For the red carpet she picked a beautiful Versace long strapless pearl grey gown that looked amazing on her. Anne Hatheway and the world of fashion already met two years ago when she came to Venice with her “The Devil wears Prada”.

Harry Potter’s Hermione for Vogue Italy September 2008

We all remember her as the nice Harry Potter’s Hermione. Imagine my surprise when I saw actress Emma Watson’s transformation into a beautiful model posing for Vogue Italy !

Ex child Hermione is wearing some of the most important brands of the world of fashion. Emma is dressed in a fairy tale style like couture gowns and dresses by Versace, Armani, Valentino, Christian Dior, always supported by dreaming and theatrical settings.

Armani

Valentino

 

Versace

Christian Dior

Venezia film festival part five: Prada in Venice

Actress Francesca Neri also in Venice as protagonist of Pupi Avati’s movie “Il papà di Giovanna”.
She, like many other stars, couldn’t resist this season trend: trimmed with lace dresses, and in particular, Prada trimmed with lace dresses.

For the premier of Pupi Avati’s movie she wore a black trimmed with lace dress from the fall winter 2008/09 Prada collection that is going to dominate next cold season.

Venezia Film Festival: 65th Edition

Here we are, ready to let ourselves indulge into the never-ending cinema fairy tale… In particular, I am going to share with you what Venezia film festival means in terms of fashion, its red carpet as a venue of show parades and fantastic cloth dreams….

www.lindestore.com

 

 

LINDESTORE.COM
www.lindestore.com

Crossing over the borders of boredom, shipping over imaginary seas of pleasure in this hot summer season, and you will find a happy island to fulfil your shopping fantasies with. L’ Inde le Palais is a fabulous, stunning shop located in Bologna, Italy, where you will be caught among enchanting environments and a wide assortment of special events. For those who don’t live in Bologna, in fact, the online store is now available.

BRANDS: Lanvin, Missoni, Nina Ricci, Red Valentino, Valentino, Anna Molinari, Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang Lavander.

STOCK: clothing, accessories, music store.

WEBSITE FEATURE: consulting the website is very simple, pictures are finely displayed but not in efficiently large format. All information are carefully delivered and so the different international sizes.

RELIABILITY: the online store’s owner is the same of the “L’Inde le Palais” shop in Bologna. If customers are not happy with their purchase they can return it back to the store and all expenses will be refunded within 8 days from the arrival of the items.

STRENGHT: the website is simple to use and provides all necessary information straight away. Products are of a high quality and 100% original. If you love music, you can’t miss the music area which is very well supplied.

WEAKNESS: the online store could be improved, specially in terms of design.

www.balenciaga.com

 

BALENCIAGA.COM
www.balenciaga.com

Today I am going to take a virtual stroll into the official Balenciaga online store. Balenciaga is a worldwide known name in the world of fashion. For decades it has been worn by celebrities like Nicole Kidman and people who can’t resist to its impeccable style.
BRANDS: Balenciaga

STOCK: handbags, small leather goods, shoes, sunglasses, jewellery. You can opt to shop by colour.

WEBSITE FEATURES: The online shops delivers to the USA only. I found shopping fees too high. It is possible to follow your order status online. On your left hand side you can pick a category up very easily and let yourself indulge into it. For each product there is a detailed slide to check product details: you can chose the following options: front, side, view colours. Prices are in USA dollars. The customer care area is very exhaustive, among all you can find information on gift – wrap and repairs.

RELIABILITY: Balenciaga products are crafted with the highest-quality materials and workmanship. All Balenciaga products are individually controlled for quality by specialized people.

STRENGHT: The online store provides a wide range of products presented with extreme elegance in a pleasant layout. The site is simple to use.

WEAKNESSES: No clothing on sale. The online store delivers to the USA only. Shipping fees are too expensive.

yoox.com

YOOX.COM
www.yoox.com

Outlet Yoox offers exclusive collections by prestigious Italian and international designers. Furthermore, you can also find vintage collections, special creations for yoox by up – and coming designers.

BRANDS: Valentino, Diesel, Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Dolce&Gabbana, Etro, Fendi, Ferré, Furla, Giuseppe Canotti, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, John Richmond, Missoni, Moschino, Prada and many more.

STOCK: Beside the huge selections of designers, there is a wide range of products: footwear, gifts & occasions, jewellery & watches, luggage and so much more.

WEBSITE FEATURES: Pardon me, but I gotta get started with a critic to this online shopping website which, in fact, has a lot to offer. I found the home page of the outlet not very attractive, its lack of colour didn’t really push me going on. But I went on and I don’t regret it! Two categories appear on the left hand side of the screen: top designers and top categories, very easy to use. The customer care area is very well structured. It includes eight sections with detailed infos on how to shopping, how to find the right sizes in all international size conventions and all infos on delivery methods. Once you chose a designer and a category, all items show up clearly. Available colours of items are immediately exposed.

RELIABILITY: The quality and authenticity of the products is guaranteed thanks to regular and careful controls. There are standard and express delivery methods, the first one taking three, four working days, and the second, one or two days.

STRENGHT: You can choose among a wide range of products and prices are really convenient, specially for the big brands.

WEAKNESS: Orders can be delivered only in the UK with the exception of Jersey, Guernsey and Channel Islands.

YSL for splendid Kylie at Buckingham Palace

Lovely Kylie Minogue went for a date at Buckingham Palace few days ago as she was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for her service to music. Kylie was very thrilled at the presence of Prince Charles and said: “It is an incredible honour for me to receive this award, it makes me feel both humble and proud”. For such big moment Kylie needed a dress in between glamour and formality. She decided to wear a fantastic star print dress from Yves Saint Laurent, with some golden sandals. We can’t help feeling glad for the Australian singer after the rough time she has been through recently, with a won battle against cancer and a break up.
Well done Kylie!

There are people who…Etro…

There are boundaries, there are limits, and there are people who arrest their walk in front of them. There are also people who desire the undesirable but don’t even dare, their glooming walk reassure their souls.
But there are people who destroy their limits and dominates life, they need to suck it to the core.
And it is to these people that I want to address these stunning images from Etro’s collection, each dress shouting out its unique essence, mixing and experiencing new styles in elegance and joy, an happy island of authentic genius and creativity. Etro dresses the two halves of humanity, men and women, a surreal Heaven of heady inspirational glimpse.

The sleeveless drape silk dress by Roberto Cavalli

Our attention today to this fresh and summery dress by Roberto Cavalli.

Always careful with the décor of the lines and his impeccable class, for a woman who is not afraid or tempting fate, extravagant and self conscious.

The bracelet completes the figure with a touch of innovation and luxury

Look of the week!

This is a very casual and comfortable look and it is very easy to achieve.  The stunning Eva Longoria never seem to disappoint us with her choices of outfits, if it is to entertain on the red carpet or just being a women going out for a day of shopping, she always looks beautiful. 

In the image of Eva her look is very natural yet sensual, with a pair of dark stained jean, white top and 3/4 sleeve black jacket.  She keeps the accessories to the minimum with a high platform shoes, petite silver earrings and watch, and to give this look a splash of colour she makes use of a fabulous big purple leather bag. 

Here are some tips to help you achieve our look of the week quick and easy.

  

1.  In the first image we show a 3/4 sleeve black jacket with 4 buttons and chiffon details by Moschino.  2.  For the top we chose a nice light white top, perfect for the summer, by Giorgio Armani.  3.  These black skinny jeans, also available in blue, are by Fay. 

          

4.  Next we chose the fabulous pink leather City bag by Balenciaga, it is also available in other colours.  5. And last but not least, these stunning black platform shoes with silver stud detail and criss-cross ankle strap are by Tod’s.

This look is so versatile, keep the jeans and top, change the jacket, shoes and bag and get a whole different look.  Here are other ideas to get a perfect summer’s day look.

  

6.  This stunning beige 3/4 sleeve textured jacket is by Giorgio Armani.  7.  These little beige and white pumps are by D&G Dolce & Gabbana with the matching handbag also from D&G Dolce & Gabbana to perfect this lovely daytime look.

Armani shop online

GIORGIOARMANI.com
www.giorgioarmani.com

Brands: Armani Collezioni, Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, Armani Beauty

Reliability: It’s a shop inside the Giorgio Armani’s official website so the authenticity of the goods as well as the safety of payments are covered by the brand it self. The goods are all returnable if shipped back inside their original package and in not damaged. If so you’ll get the total refund of the purchase’s price. Different type of deliveries are available, from the standard one (the order should arrive 5-7 business days after shipping), to the overnight one (the order should arrive the next business day after shipping). 

Stock: The whole Armani collections of clothes and accessories are available (of course all orders are subject availability). 

Strength: The reliability and competence of the brand it self. 

Weakness: Prices are in dollars only.

Your guide to shop online

Shopping is a real passion and owing premier designer clothes or accessories has an irresistible appeal! When buying a designer handbag or a pair of shoes certainly you don’t pick them carelessly! More and more frequently, to buy those Gucci shoes we have seen on a fashion magazine or the very last Prada handbag all the celebrities have already, we go in search of all the web sites selling designer clothes and accessories online.

The online stores are an easy and fast way, for more and more people, to have every new fashion trend within reach. Sometimes they also become the only way of getting our favourite item we haven’t found in our town’s shops. An obvious risk is the one of being ripped of!!

The Internet has plenty of sites selling fashion online. Many of them boast of prestigious international fashion brands, Dior or Fendi handbags, shoes, Armani, Cavalli or Iceberg clothes on sale for unbelievable low prices. And obviously they always turn to be ridicule fakes!!! This blog can be a useful guide for those who shop online. You’ll find a pick of the best web site that sell fashion online. They all are watched and reviewed in detail, so we hope that can help you avoiding any inconvenient and rip-off.