Round and Round They Go

Nicola Formichetti is parting ways with Mugler, the fashion house he helped revive, after just two years. Fashion purists were up in arms when he was first appointed as the label's creative director, but others viewed it as a breath of fresh air and a re-introduction of the label to a new generation. Even Lady Gaga's help was enlisted to drive the message home.

I was lucky enough to meet Nicola Formichetti (and his team) while he was out here in HK in 2011. He was funny, witty, sarcastic and we got on just fine. We spoke about his love of Parisian vintage shops, poked fun at his overly embellished iPhone cover that he had custom made in Japan and fashion in general.  

I wouldn't say the boots they'd be filing in are incredibly huge, but Mugler is yet to appoint a new creative director. There are rumours going round the fashion mill that Ghesquière

 is taking over but this remains to be seen.  

                                                     Joey Ma, Nicola Formichetti and yours truly

                                                                (photo credit: Ocassions PR)

"Nicola has accomplished our original mission of bringing his energy to the brand. With his talent for communication and understanding of modern imagery and design, Nicola has been instrumental in attracting a new audience which is undeniably crucial for the future strategy of the house. He will be a historical part of the Mugler legacy and known as the force that catapulted us forward."

                                   - Joel Palix, President of Clarins Fragrance Group and 

     Director General of Mugler

This week, I'll mostly be wearing Lanvin

Dear Papa Alber,

Please could I have the entire Lanvin 'Dedale' jewelry collection sent to my house? They are stupendously beautiful and I simply must have them ( I think that's fair enough, don't you think?).

Thanking you.

Sharon xxx

P.S.
I'm serious as a heart- attack, by the way. Have your people contact my people re: my postal address.

Finally

                      

When all hope is lost- especially after Saint Laurent's extremely irritating Fall/Winter presentation- Sarah Burton saves the day by delivering a beautiful collection for McQueen. 

lookbook.nu

This is what happens when you take the Y out of YSL-

pure, unadulterated SHIT.

Only Karl Has The Ball(s) To Do This.

Wang Bang Bang

The world no longer waits with its breath bated, for Alexander Wang's maiden collection for Balenciaga was unveiled amongst a small group of editors in a 'salon-style format' in Paris today. The collection composed of 34 monochromatic looks, which included painted wool, embroidered leather and shaved mink. It's a strong start for Wang, who admits to spending a lot of time researching in the Balenciaga archives. I wish Wang well for it's no mean feat to follow on the footsteps of Nicholas Ghesquiere who ruled Balenciaga for 15 awesome years.