Vogue Italia's 25th Anniversary

The Prada cover

The Giorgio Armani cover

Famed fashion magazine, Vogue, has come a long way since it's beginnings in 1892, and has expanded to editions that cater to the different tastes of women worldwide. Vogue Italia has become distinguishable due to the open-minded and realistic focus on social issues such as the unethical motivations behind war and plastic surgery and the featuring of plus size models within the issue, which has all been thanks to the ever-creative Editior-in-Chief Franca Sozzani.

The Dolce & Gabbana cover

To celebrate her 25th year as head of the magazine, six designers have produced individual fold-out covers, which are no doubt a collector's item for those who praise the magazine. Photographed by famous fashion photographer, Steven Miesel, the covers feature some of fashion's favourite faces, the models Gisele Bundchen and Linda Evangelista, in the latest fashions by global Italian luxe labels (detailed on the photographs). Each cover reflects the unique ethos of each label and designer, in turn highlighting the talents of all the creative forces which have contributed to the celebration of Ms. Sozzani's leadership.

For the complete gallery of covers, CLICK HERE

Images courtesy of Styleite and Vogue Italia

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David Jones' 175 Year History

Left to right: A recreation of Dior's "New Look", Woolmark Prize winner Dion Lee and Carla Zampatti's houndstooth dress

Dior press clippings

The historically prestigious Australian department store, David Jones, has marked their 175th Anniversary with a wonderful visual story about their fashionable history. Unbeknownst to some people, the friendships David Jones himself built with the many fashion designers, artists, graphic designers, royalty and political figures in our time and times past have built the high pedestal which the department store stands upon.

The archives of the department store are now open, giving people a chance to see who have contributed to the past and continuing success of David Jones. The exhibition gives thanks to artists such as Auguste Rodin, famous fashion photographer Max Dupain, and luxury fashion designers Pierre Cardin and Christian Dior, by showing their most coveted contributive work to the department store. Seeing the store's diverse history, particularly their involvement in World War II, playing host to Queen Elizabeth II's Australian banquet in 1954, and their questionable yet successful in-store zoo, makes you soak in the true grandeur of David Jones.

The exhibition is now on Level 7, David Jones Sydney (Elizabeth St. store) until June 23rd

For more information on the exhibition, head to What's On at David Jones

Photography by Christoffer Aguilar

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Harper's Bazaar Australia: 15 designers, 15 covers, 15 years to celebrate!

Giorgio Armani

Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs

Harper's Bazaar Australia turns 15 this year, and in celebration of their anniversary, 15 powerhouse designers of the fashion world have conjured up limited edition covers for fashion fans around the world to collect. In addition to those pictured, high profile names such as Frida Giannini from Gucci, Alber Elbaz from Lanvin, Christian Louboutin, Hermés, Karl Lagerfeld from Chanel and Diane Von Furstenberg have lent their creative minds manifest into a series of custom designed fashion sketches and editorials. Personally, I have the Carine Roitfeld cover in my sights, and with Mother's Day in our midst, why not grab one for your mother for a truly fashionable gift! Happy Birthday Harper's Bazaar Australia, may the publication continue to bring fashion inspiration to all of us!

 

Victoria Beckham

Carine Roitfeld, featuring Prada Spring/Summer 2013 dress

To view the complete series of covers, head to www.bazaarcoverstory.com.au

 Images courtesy of Harper's Bazaar Australia

Hyères Fashion & Photography Festival

The 28th Anniversary of the Hyères Fashion & Photography Festival is upon the horizon, starting next week from the 26th of April. The festival aims to celebrate 10 talented people from fashion & photography, and this year two influential people in he field have been chosen to be on the jury - Felipe Oliveira Baptista for Fashion and Charles Frèger for Photography. The shortlisted designers and photographers must be overwhelmed by the recognition of their skills and talents by these masters of the field, a big congratulations to these wonderful people! Here's a little preview of the designers works: 

Henning Jurke from Germany

Xènia Lucie Laffely from France-Switzerland

Camille Kunz from Switzerland

For more details on the festival, exhibition and list of designers and photographers, CLICK HERE

Images courtesy of Trendland

Martin Margiela's Maison set to give us a G-SHOCK!

The surge of minimalistic and straight to the point fashion design is undeniable, especially with the rising influence on mainstream fashion Maison Martin Margiela has only recently grasped once again. Following the fashion house's collaboration with H&M last year, G-SHOCK have stepped up and designed a cuff-watch hybrid due for release this coming Monday. Clinical yet stylish, this sleek design is a testament to the elemental, low-impact yet highly memorable designs of the fashion house and to mark it's 30th Anniversary - further heightened by the hypnotic teaser trailer (see below). Once these watches are released, be quick, for there are only 3000 models made worldwide...

Images courtesy of British GQ, High Snob Society and Paper Blog

Video courtesy of the official Maison Martin Margiela Youtube channel

Fashion in Motion

The collaborative brand of Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto, Y-3, have celebrated their 10th anniversary with a campaign enhancing the athletic and minimal qualities of their current Spring/Summer 2013 range. The campaign, shot by Pierre Debuschere, captures the futuristic sports fashion labels best pieces from the range in motion, showing the brands ability to combine fashion and function.

Images courtesy of Trendland