Virginie Viard Exists Chanel

Virginie Viard's leadership at Chanel has been marred by a series of missteps and controversies, leading to her recent exit from the iconic fashion house. Viard struggled to resonate with Chanel's audience, failing to capture the essence of the brand established by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld. Her design choices were often criticized for lacking innovation and failing to uphold the brand's reputation for timeless elegance.

The public's reaction to Viard's departure has been largely positive, with many expressing relief and hope for a new creative direction at Chanel. Social media platforms have been inundated with comments praising the decision and anticipating the appointment of a new creative director who can revive the brand's former glory.

With Virginie Viard's unsuccessful tenure at Chanel coming to an end, there is a sense of optimism among fashion enthusiasts who are eager to see the brand reclaim its position as a trendsetter in the industry. Time will tell what the future holds for Chanel under new leadership, but for now, there is a collective sigh of relief from those who felt disillusioned by Viard's vision.

Soccer Player Karim Benzema and Jean Paul Gaultier collab

In hopes of attracting new generation, Jean-Paul Gaultier teams up with the athlete of Algerian descent born in Bron , a neighborhood in Lyon, France.

"Collaborating with Karim Benzema is an opportunity to pay tribute to a new generation of virtuosos who express themselves boldly and do not hesitate to break free from conventions to challenge the status quo and achieve their goals," said the brand about its partnership with the captain of Real Madrid, who is a self-confessed collector of vintage sunglasses and was the star of the video campaign made by Original Kids.

This collab will include the reissue of Jean-Paul Gaultier's iconic sunglasses, the "56-6106". Rapper Tupac wore the iconic pair back in 1990s.

Pinterest acquires The Yes

An AI-powered shopping service The |Yes was acquired by Pinterest. The Yes was founded by former Stitch Fix COO Julie Bornstein and co-founder, Amit Aggarwal. The platform provides users a personalised shopping feed, while technology studies user's style as they shop online. The plan is to potentially applu same experience to other categories on Pinterest such as home, beauty and food.

“I’ve spent my career at the intersection of shopping, fashion and technology and have seen firsthand the valuable impact of building technology that enables brands to join a platform with ease while enabling customers to share their preferences,” Bornstein said. “Joining forces with Pinterest to broaden our reach utilizing such an inspirational platform is an exciting and ideal next step for our team and technology.”

Ben Silbermann commented: “The Yes team are experts in building an end-to-end shopping experience. They share our vision of making it simple to find the right products that are personalized for you based on your taste and style. We’re very excited about The Yes’s talented team and technology as we build dedicated shopping experiences on Pinterest.

The Row x FWRD with Kendall Jenner as Creative Director

A luxury brand The Row, led by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen is collaborating with FWRD whos is owned by LA-based Revolve Group. The two will launch an exclusive edit of womenswear and menswear.

The collection will launch on Monday, on FWRD.com. Brand's favorite signature colors (beige, black, brown) and styles (classic) will be part of the collection. Expect to see tailored blazers and pants as well as sweaters and trench coats.

Creative director of FWRD is model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner officially stepped into her role during this season’s New York Fashion Week.

“The Row inspires me on a daily basis. I look to the brand for inspiration on not only clothing, but creative ideas and beyond. With that being said it’s obvious that I’m extremely excited about this new collection and all the new collections to come!”

In Memory of Manfred Thierry Mugler

Oh Manfred! We have lost a friend, a visionary, a force of creativity. You were so passionate in your work, your talent was so incredibly unique. You memory will live on through your art. Rest in heavenly peace maestro.

EARLY LIFE

Manfred Thierry Mugler was born in Strasbourg, France in 1948. He came to his career in fashion design via dance and photography. His studied began at the Lycée Fustel de Coulange in Strasbourg from 1960 to 1965 and continued at the School of Fine Arts in 1966 and 1967. He was a dancer at Rhine Opera Ballet in the 1965-1966 season. He later moved to Paris and worked as a professional photographer while freelancing as an assistant designer for many fashion houses of Paris, London and Milan.

CAREER

In 1973 he showed his first ready-to-wear collection with his brand, at the time called Café de Paris. In 1974 the brand obtained a sponsor and Mugler opened his own company, Thierry Mugler. He eventually bought out his investors and obtained full ownership of the company. In 1990 he opened a fragrance company and the infamous Angel perfume scored Mugler a grand success. In two years Mugler showed his first couture collection.

FASHION

Leather and rubber, over-the-knee boots, big shoulders and tiny waists, architechture, sexual fetishism and dominance that was Mugler's vision. He was loved by Diana Ross, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Cardi B. His designs pushed the boundaries of what fashion is.

Jean Paul Gaultier Rental Service Is Open For Business

So you got nothing to wear? Jean Paul Gaultier launches rental service of iconic 1980s and 90s items. Clients will be able to borrow from more than 30,000 pieces, created by France’s beloved Jean Paul Gaultier during his 50-year career as a designer. The collection will include the Eurotrash presenter’s famous cage dress and the satin cone brassiere corsets worn by Madonna during her Blond Ambition tour.

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