Out of the space age; praise for All in Monte Carlo; and trusting your crew
Founder and publisher Jack Yan re-examines the Rabanne H&M collaboration, praises Anna Shilling’s new novel All in Monte Carlo, and comments on one company’s decision to patrol staff social media activity because of the Gaza conflict […]
Rabanne H&M collaboration brings back the spirit of the ’60s
There’s a hint of 1960s futurism with the Paco Rabanne–H&M collab, but recyclable materials have their part to play in the 2023 interpretations […]
Paco Rabanne, famous for his avant-garde fashion, dies aged 88
The visionary Spanish designer has died at his home in France […]
Two memorable scents for men tap into their brands’ rich heritages
Two men’s scents hit counters October 25 in New Zealand, each with a distinctive, memorable approach. Paco Rabanne’s Phantom for men (NZ$128 for the 50 ml eau de toilette, NZ$182 for 100 ml, at Farmers, select Life Pharmacy stores, Smith & Caughey’s and H. & J. Smith Invercargill), is particularly intriguing, with its cute […]
Distinctive fragrance débuts from Jean Paul Gaultier, Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne and Jean Paul Gaultier have fragrance débuts over the next several months, beginning with Paco Rabanne Invictus Victory eau de parfum, retailing in New Zealand from April 11 (NZ$134 for 50 ml, NZ$183 for 100 ml). Newly launched this year, Invictus Victory in a masculine oriental scent with one of the most […]
Pierre Cardin, visionary designer, dies aged 98
Claude Iverné/Creative Commons 3·0 Top: Pierre Cardin’s official portrait in 1992. Above: The cover of the book accompanying Pierre Cardin’s 60th anniversary retrospectives in 2010. Legendary fashion designer Pierre Cardin died December 29 aged 98, according to the Académie des Beaux-Arts, of which he had been a member since 1992. Born Pietro Costante Cardin […]
Andreas Rentz; Venturelli; courtesy Giambattista Valli Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wowed the Cannes Film Festival crowds at the première of Robin Campillo’s Aids drama 120 battements par minute (120 Beats Per Minute) in a stunning strapless red Ralph & Russo gown. L’Oréal Paris’s global make-up director Val Garland used True Match foundation (in Amber Gold) […]
Wataru Tominaga, Vendula Knopova win top prizes at 31st Hyères fashion and photography festival
Villa Noailles Above: Winners of the two grand jury prizes at Hyères: Vendula Knopova for photography and Wataru Tominaga for fashion. The 31e Festival International de Mode et de Photographie à Hyères was held from April 21 to 25 at the Villa Noailles, with exhibitions running from April 28 through to May 22. The […]
