Alexander Wang for H&M

Ladies, save the date: arrives November 6, in the stores of more than 55 countries all over the world, the new capsule collection signed by Alexander Wang for H&M. Another shooting for the swedish giant that, after the big success of the collection signed by Isabel Marant, entrust the newyorker designer, creative director of Balenciaga since 2012, symbol of that metropolitan and comsopolitan style, easy and glmaour at the same time. The announcement was given few days ago during an event at Coachella Music Festival, helded in Plam Springs last April 11. The designer in person gave the news posting two video on his own Instagram profile.  

Kris Atomic for iBlues

Is funny, colorful and lively the new capsule collection s/s 2014 signed by iBlues made in collaboration with Kris Atomic, the polyhedral illustrator and blogger of krisatomic.com, focused on patterns and her typical "girlish" illustrations. That's how comes to life Barbara, the young and dynamic character protagonist, with her friends, of the collection.

 Five are the models: two dresses, a shirt, a jumpsuit for free time and an exclusive t-shirt, each of them characterized by a preppy&funny style and sorbet colors, a true must have for s/s season.

Isabel Marnt for H&M capsule collection

Girls, take paper and pen and mark it in your agendas: great news at H&M! The swedish giant of low cost clothing has, in fact, scored another amazing collaboration. After Maison Martin Margiela, Marni and Versace, just to quote some, this time is the turn of Isabel Marant. 

Amy Winehouse

Music & Fashion: Amy Winehouse

"I want people to hear my voice and just forget their troubles for five minutes"

(Amy Jade Winehouse)

This month, for the section Music & Fashion, I want to pay tribute to one of the most beautiful voices of last years, a star that shone like few other did and off too early... the music icon of this month is Amy Winehouse.

H&M New Icons capsule collection

Make a note on your agendas girls! New season, new collection coming... Will be release next april 11th The New Icons, the newest S/S 2013 pre-collection signed by H&M. The top models Joan Smalls, Daphne Groenveld, Lindsay Wixson and Liu Wen are the muses who inspired this collection. True masters of style a little urban, a little edgy but always super glamour, they are the perfect testimonials of a collection all to mix, thanks to which different styles and trends match each other.

No Doubt for Fred Perry capsule collection

Fashion news: 2013 couldn't start better for Fred Perry. After the succesfull collaboration with the late Amy Winehouse, the iconic british brand of casual clothing and sportwear tries again and relies on another authoritative name in music world. It's none other than No Doubt, historic american rock band, led by the super cool Gwen Stefani (vocalist and fashion designer of her own clothing line L.A.M.B., appreciated by celebrities and fashionistas), that comes back in great style after the release of their newest album, Push and Shove.

Charlotte Olympia caspule collection for Art Basel Miami

Who said that an artwork can only be raised to a wall? That's what has to asked to herself Charlotte Olympia, the most famous shoe designer in the world, who created an exclusive capsule collection, rigorously limited edition (that follows the recent collection created for Agent Provocateur, of which I talked about here), for Art Basel Miami, for sale at Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour.

A real full immersion in the history of art, retrising artists and currents that marked indelibly the twenthieth century: from Van Gogh to Pollock, passing through Picasso, Mondrian and Delaunay. The iconic model Dolly, trademark of the brand, become a true collector's item. I've already fell in love with it! Six masterpieces to show off on your foot... Don't believe me? Take a look!

What do you think?

Fashion For Men by Yoko Ono

Odi et Amo: Fashion For Men by Yoko Ono

Few days ago I published an article that anticipated my new column Odi et Amo, saying that it would be officially started from jenuary. But after hearing this news I couldn't wait a minute more...

Rumor has it, the sprightly 79 years old Yoko Ono decided that, before pass away, she wants to try every possible job opportunity and taking example by other musicians who are devoted to fashion like Gwen Stefani, Rihanna and Adele, the last one in order of time, she also launched herself in the career of fashion designer, creating a menswear line, called "Fashion for Men," inspired by her deceased husband John Lennon. 

Laetitia Casta for H&M Christmas Lingerie Collection 2012

The swedish colossus of low cost clothing H&M is an habitué of illustrious collaboration for great capsule collection. The last one, in order of time, is AdR for H&M, the one signed by the fashion icon Anna dello Russo that, unfortunately, didn't find the success hypothesized. In a certain way it reminds me the collection signed by Donatella Versace for H&M.

An eccentric collection, maybe too much. In spite I love Anna dello Russo as character, I think her collection was a bit tacky and exaggerated. That's true, in time of crisis everyone's got the gold fever  but even a shower, Anna! Do you remember the music video of "Fashion Shower", chosen as advertsing campaign? If you don't, take a look here. If you do, well you don't need me to say more. 

After this unexpected flop, the brand looks to the future with the collection signed by Maison Martin Margela (of which I talked about here), that will be released the November 15, and prepares to the launch of a new and elegant lingerie Christmas collection. To do this, it relies to a guest testimonial, a name appreciated by the entire fashion system: the french top model, actress and style icon Laetita Casta.

Classy and sophisticated she's the perfect face for this collection characterized by pieces that enhance the female body making it even more sexy, and dedicated to confident women who are not afraid do dare with underwear in a sensual game of laces, sequins and zips. 

Here the pics of the advertising campaign

What do you think about?

Charlotte Olympia and Agent Provacateur capsule collection

What the shoe designer Charlotte Olympia and the lingerie bran Agent Provacateur have in common? Both british, both so famous, both super glam, both pursue the ultimate goal of enhancing the female figure: one trough the shoes, the other trhough the sexy underwear. But now they have another thing in common: they also are business partner thanks to "Soiree", a special capsule collection created by Olympia for the brand. 

Adele: young promise of fashion?

Flash fashion news: it seems sure a next fashionable collection for Adele. The singer, defined by Karl Lagerfeld "too fat", rumors has it, would be contacted by Christopher Bailey, creative director of the brand Burberry, after their first collaboration for Grammys and Brit Awards, (he designed the dresses worn by the singer), for the realization of a "plus-size" collection, dedicated to curvy and fashionable women.

Cindy Crawford for C&A

News on fashion world. Cindy Crawford, ex top model internationally renowned, iconic figure of 90's and modern style icon, despite the withdrawal from catwalks, continues to exert a strong influence on fashion world, thanks to a "promotion" on this field: abandoned the role of model, she starts a new career as fashion designer, signing an exclusive collection for the brand C&A, historical brand founded in 1841 by brothers Clemens and August Brenninkmeije, that counts more than 1500 stores in the world.

Cindy Crawford @ C&A

The collection reflects perfectly Cindy's style, casual and chic at the same time and is composed by a series of blazers, sweaters, cardigans, particular shirts, jeans and leather jackets, available starting from tomorrow on the stores and e-commerce of the brand. 

The collaboration, launched by a nice black and white advertising campaign that sees Cindy as testimonial, is confirmed for more than a season and, rumor has it, will include a series of evening dresses.

We can only wait and see if it will be a success. What do you think about?

Miu Miu's flagship store in Sao Paulo

Perhaps you will have heard about a bag dedicated to singer like Jane Birkin or character linked to fashion system like Alexa Chung, or maybe about shoes dedicated to historical figures like Marie Antoinette or fairytale characters (the last one, in order of time, is Cinderella, celebrated by Christian Louboutin), but I bet you've never heard about shoes dedicated to the opening of a store. Well, now, italian taste and style to the conquest of Brazil. Miu Miu, in fatc, opened its doors to the South America's market, opening its first flagship store in the heart of Sao Paulo in the luxurious shopping mall JK Iguatemi. 

Maison Martin Margiela for H/M

Ladies and fashion addicted listen: great news! After the recent collaborations with Marni and Anna Dello Russo, the low cost brand H/M get another great and unexpected collaboration for f/w 2012-13. This time, is the turn of the brand with a minimalist and conceptual soul by definition: I'm talking about Maison Martin Margiela, that designed a capsule collection of clothes and accessories, for her and for him, rigorously low cost.

Louise Gray for Topshop

Another big collection for the low cost brand Topshop, this year. After Mary Katrantzou, Simone Rocha, Van der Horst and David Koma, now is the turn of Louise Gray. The designer o Fashion Forward created a capsule collection of make up, with lively and fizzy colors, and aclothes, with simple shapes and bright colors that will be presented in August.

Fashion Forwars's designer Louise Gray

Gucci Resort 2012

With the summer coming, Frida Giannini, creative director of Gucci, launches an exclusive capsule collection limited edition dedicated to two of the most beautful cities in the whole world: Capri and Saint Tropez. The Resort Collection, composed by two tote bags with a combined wallet, is inspired by the shades of turquoise: made with natural linen and leather inserts and characterized by the vintage logo of brand Gucci.

Prada "Le Voyageur" 2012

Everyone knows that the approach of summer and warm, make you want to vacation. Even designers dream to leave for a while but, unlike us ordinary people, they turn this dream into something more concrete than a dream. That's what had to happened to Miuccia Prada who, for the next season, launched "Le Voyageur", a capsule collection composed by dresses and accessories, dedicated to all fashionistas who are preparing to leave for vacation. 

Prada "Le Voyageur" 2012

Rihanna's capsule collection for Armani Jeans

A new star shines at court of King Giorgio. Tha last one, in chronological order, is the new princess of pop: Rihanna, new face and collaborator of Armani Jeans and former testimonial of Armani underwear. It seems that they find the perfect union, as evidenced by the first sketches released.

Lulu Guinness for Uniqlo

For all lucky london fashionastas, tonight's is an event to not miss. Tonight, in fact, in the flagship store, in Oxfrod Street, will be presented the capsule collection designed by Lulu Guinness for the low cost chain Uniqlo.

Pinko capsule collection

A collection of unique pieces composed by tops and dresses made from italian and french vintage silk foulards: that's the Super Fine Limited Edition collection, the last news of brand Pinko, on sale from April on Pinko's official stores.