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BOSS Spring/Summer 2016 Campaign

9/5/2016

Artistic Director Jason Wu explores a central element of the BOSS DNA for the Spring/Summer 2016 campaign: the juxtaposition of architecture and nature. Photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the images exude a fresh, youthful spirit. Shot on location in Montauk, New York, the campaign uses the structure of a house and its grounds in different ways, playing with movement and perspective. Angular and masculine, the men’s imagery utilizes sharp architectural lines, surrounded by the silhouettes of trees and leaves. The womenswear looks are soft and feminine with nature taking center stage – the structure of the house vanishing into the horizon. The BOSS brand continues to evolve under Wu’s direction, and this collection is particularly multifaceted. Menswear takes a new modern turn. Signature tailoring is set alongside sportswear-inspired outerwear, shorts, prints and bright color.

Womenswear is defined by light dresses crafted in plissé technical organza and feminine, softly tailored pieces. A new interpretation of the BOSS Bespoke bag features a graphic, Bauhaus-inspired patchwork design, while men’s accessories have a new sleek and modern look. Each piece is handcrafted in Italy with utmost attention to detail inside and out. Models Clément Chabernaud and Anna Ewers perfectly communicate the aesthetic of the collection. In his second consecutive BOSS campaign, Clément Chabernaud captures a sense of modern sophistication, while German model Anna Ewers, who closed the Spring/Summer 2016 runway show, embodies the strength and feminine spirit of BOSS Womenswear.

Further information on HUGO BOSS can be found at hugoboss.com

Paul Rudd receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star wearing Haspel

7/5/2015

Last week, "Ant Man" leading actor and comic veteran, Paul Rudd, was honored with the 2,554th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The comedic actor, who stars as the lead role in the Marvel film, "Ant Man," alongside Michael Douglas and Corey Stoll, looked handsome in a Haspel grey, single-breasted, wool/cotton suit. The suit, which is made in the U.S., is designed by Sam Shipley.

"Ant Man" premieres on July 17.

Rudd who is best known for his comedic roles in "Clueless," "Anchorman," "Knocked Up," and "I Love You, Man," was awarded with a star in the Motion Pictures category.

Styles similar to the suit shown are available on Haspel.com, and Trunkclub.com.

Photography by Jesse Grant/Getty Images North America

BOSS Fall/Winter 2015 Campaign

6/4/2015

Artistic Director Jason Wu delves deeper into the world of BOSS in his third campaign. A Berlin attitude and an industrial mood permeate the images, featuring Clément Chabernaud and Edie Campbell. The Fall/Winter 2015 campaign is photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, with movement direction by Stephen Galloway. The resulting images capture a striking sense of motion and energy within a dramatic set constructed from layers of anthracite felt.

The choice of models was key. “There’s an edge about the two of them, which is something that we did not explore as much in the first two campaigns,” says Artistic Director Jason Wu. “It’s an interesting evolution. Clément has a very masculine look but also possesses a refinement that is extremely modern, while, for me, Edie is the face of this generation. They both bring that refreshing sense of now.”

The Menswear and Womenswear collections tell one story, grounded in a reduced color palette of black, red, camel and gray. Mixed patterns, innovative use of wool felt and bold injections of color, for him and for her, lead us further into the BOSS universe and capture the essence of an iconic brand.

STYLIGHT Purple Day Auction #Purple26

3/25/2015

Bid on a Fashion Gem from Top International Celebrities and Fashion Leaders in the Inaugural STYLIGHT Purple Auction

STYLIGHT, the leading European fashion discovery site has today launched its inaugural Purple Day Auction enabling
fashion-lovers to pick up some true style gems in the name of charity.

The e-commerce site invited over 50 of the most fashion-forward international stylists, fashion bloggers and tastemakers
to open their wardrobes and donate a precious fashion piece in support of global epilepsy charities, namely Epilepsy
Action in the UK Amongst many of the pre-loved, new and unworn designer items are a new mini Moschino leather bucket bag from the CEO of Luisaviaroma, as well as a Dries van Noten dress from Sarah Bailey, Editor of Red Magazine and other amazing finds such as Chloe ballet flats, a Miu Miu clutch and a showstopping Mary Katrantzou jumper.

In the United States the auction starts on 26th of March at 2AM (EDT), and ends after a week on April 2nd 2015 at 2AM (EDT). In the Europe the auction starts on Thursday 26th of March at 7AM (GMT), and ends after a week on April 2nd 2015 at 7AM (GMT).

Find all the information about the auction, the items for sale and the personalities involved here: purpleday.stylight.com.

About Purple Day:
Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to raising awareness of epilepsy, which affects more than 65
million people around the world. Launched in 2008, March 26th is represented through the colour purple and supporters
around the world are encouraged to wear purple in an effort to dismiss myths about the disorder and to let sufferers know
that they are not alone.

BOSS Store at New Bond Street London Re-Launch Party

3/25/2015

HUGO BOSS reopens BOSS Store at New Bond Street

On March 19th, HUGO BOSS celebrated the refurbished and extended New Bond Street BOSS Store, which features a new interior concept already adopted by select stores in other major global cities.

The beautiful 370-square-metre store features an extended ground and lower ground floor layout, allowing for an expanded womenswear section.

The event began with an exclusive cocktail reception and welcomed guests (who were all decked out in BOSS) from the worlds of film, television, fashion and music.

Notables inside the party included: Ben Hardy, Cara Theobold, Caroline Issa, Charlie Siem, Christian Cooke, Elizabeth von Guttman, Ella Catliff, Imogen Waterhouse, Isabelle Kountoure, Oliver Cheshire, Richard Rankin and Roisin Murphy.

About the store
The clean, angular aesthetics of the BOSS Store provide the perfect showcase for the brand’s collections. The interior design embraces harmony between lines, shapes and colours.

The store spans three floors with a dedicated space for the womenswear collection. The staircases feature tinted mirrors with LED inserts in graphic lines, adding depth and character and connecting the three levels.

Throughout the store, matte and fabric surfaces contrast with high-gloss and mirrored materials. The overall effect is of an elegant space with a classic yet airy, modern feel.

A highlight is the ‘objet de lumière’, a contemporary interpretation of a grand chandelier and a stunning fixture embodying both form and function. The innovative light installation is the centrepiece of the renovated store.

The new layout is more open, with connecting spaces at ground and lower ground level linking the three floors.

Address
122 New Bond Street
Mayfair
London W1S 1DT

Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 5605

Further information on HUGO BOSS can be found at hugoboss.com.

Photos courtesy of Hugo Boss.

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London Fashion Week vs. Paris Fashion Week

3/9/2015

The frosty winter months of February and March only mean one thing to the stylish elite: Fashion Week! For four consecutive weeks editors, buyers, influencers, street style photographers, bloggers, style conscious celebrities and the cool crowd flock to ‘the big four’ fashion capitals of the world: New York, London, Milan and Paris to discover next seasons’ trends.

As London Fashion Week has drawn to a close and with Paris Fashion Week going on until March 11th- STYLIGHT have been inspired by Vahram Muratyan’s cult book designs to create a visual comparison of the two most iconic fashion weeks.

As you can see there are distinct differences between the two cities. Paris traditionally is a city steeped in fashion history, home to a whole host of the premier fashion houses that have existed for decades such as Chanel, Balmain and Yves Saint Laurent. Launched in 1973 Paris Fashion Week is a luxury institution attended by the crème de la crème of fashion editors who descent upon the city of love’s picturesque boulevards and grandiose buildings to see fashion at it’s finest.

In contrast London Fashion Week is far more irreverent, carefree and really looks to harness young talent. As Alexa Chung stated ‘London Fashion Week is so different from any of the others… London seems freer from commercial constraints. Truer to the process, to street style, to a sense of humour.’ Launched 11 years after Paris, London Fashion Week thrives on innovation and pushing style boundaries and it’s in here where people can really express themselves.

London has a far edgier feel while Paris is more refined and elegant. London girls team a head-to-toe Burberry look with Adidas Stan Smiths while, across the channel, they wouldn’t be seen dead without their trusty Louboutins. London Fashion Week also takes place in a variety of effortlessly hip, off-site locations such as the Tate Modern where Christopher Kane showcased his collection to the likes of Alexa Chung, Daisy Lowe and Pixie Geldof. The FROW in Paris, in contrast, is largely made up of the top fashion editors sporting their classic red lipstick and Chanel handbags.

We can’t get enough of these quirky little differences. So tell us, Paris or London? Which one’s your favourite fashion week?

Song One L.A Screening and Private Dinner

1/27/2015

Noted philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted a screening and dinner in celebration of the film Song One and in recognition of The New York Women’s Foundation on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 in California.

Guests gathered at the CAA Screening Room in Los Angeles from 7.15pm for a special screening of Song One, where the film’s writer and director Kate Barker-Froyland and lead actress Anne Hathaway welcomed the audience. The screening was followed by a private seated dinner from 9:00pm at the new Palm Restaurant Beverly Hills. Singer Lionel Richie, made a surprise appearance at the restaurant and was approached for selfies by Song One star Anne Hathaway, and the film’s musicians Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice.

Attendees included host Jean Shafiroff along with actress Anne Hathaway, Adam Shulman, Kate Barker-Froyland, Thomas Froyland, Lionel Richie, Susan Blakely, Billy Zane, Gary Busey, Rebecca Dayan, Illeana Douglas, Nastassja Kinski, Heather Matarazzo, Penelope Ann Miller, Ben Platt, Tony Revolori, Peter Mark Richman, Dominique Swain, Jess Weixler, and Madeline Zima.

The event raised awareness and support of The New York Women’s Foundation, a cross-cultural alliance of women serving as a voice for women and a force for change. For more information visit www.nywf.org

About Jean Shafiroff:

Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist who is actively involved as a volunteer fundraiser and leader of several charitable causes. She possesses a remarkable ability to connect different charitable groups with interested people and resources and sits on the board of seven charities. Jean’s particular interests include charities related to women, health care, animals and the people of the cities she calls home, including New York Women’s Foundation, Southampton Hospital, NYC Mission Society, Southampton Animal Shelter, and French Heritage Society. In tandem with her philanthropic responsibilities, Jean has also hosted events in honor of the entertainment industry both in New York and Los Angeles.

About Song One:

Song One is a romantic drama set against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s vibrant indie music scene. After Franny’s (Anne Hathaway) musician brother Henry (Ben Rosenfield) is injured and hospitalized in a coma following the car accident, Franny returns home after a long estrangement and begins to use his notebook as a guide to how his life has evolved in her absence. Franny seeks out the musicians and artists Henry loved, in the course of journey meeting James Forester (Johnny Flynn), his musical idol, whose success and fame belie a shy and private man. As a romantic connection develops between Franny and James, the question becomes if love can bloom even under the most adverse circumstances. The film, produced by Joanthan Demme, also stars Oscar® winner Mary Steenburgen (The Help) and features original music composed by Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice.

Photography by Dave Crotty/Patrick McMullan
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(Berlin) STYLIGHT Fashion Influencer Awards #MBFWB

1/22/2015

                                                Berlin Fashion Week‘s Most Stylish Award Ceremony is Back:
                                                                                  With Bar Refaeli and Bryanboy,
                                                           the STYLIGHT Fashion Influencer Awards have firmly
                                                          established themselves as the Oscars of Fashion

      German e-commerce platform STYLIGHT crowns most stylish bloggers and tastemakers in a star studded awards ceremony

Berlin, January 20th 2015. The second annual STYLIGHT Fashion Influencer Awards took place last night and marked the opening of Berlin Fashion Week. Taking place at a secret offsite location in the heart of the city, the event was hosted by Brit darling Louise Roe and celebrated the best online fashion influencers in the business.

The who’s who of the fashion industry dived into the event and partied together with famous faces Jamie Laing, Zara Martin, Oliver Proudlock, Laura Whitmore and more, to the soundtrack of French DJ Klingande.

The exclusive jury, represented by Israeli top-model Bar Refaeli, blogging sensation Bryanboy, Dutch TV host Sylvie Meis,
PREMIUM Exhibitions CEO Anita Tillmann, and STYLIGHT CEO Benjamin Günther, elected the most important and successful digital influencers of the fashion industry live during the show.

The trophy for “Most Influential Fashion Blog” was presented to Parisienne Betty Autier of “Le Blog de Betty” by Bryanboy who described her as “someone who always brings so much fun and sincerity to fashion”. The trophy for “Best Men’s Fashion Blog” was presented to Italian style icon Mariano Di Vaio from “MDV Style” taking the top honours beating a selection of elite male bloggers, and the “Rising Star of the Year” award went to Dutch beauty Linda Tol. Bar Refaeli presented the award for “Best Celebrity Style” to model Franziska Knuppe and fellow German Maja Wyh took the prize of “Readers’ Choice: Best German Style”, as voted for by Jolie magazine’s readers.

At the midpoint of the awards the stage transformed into a runway with German brand “Tigha” showcasing their A/W 2015/16 collection, wowing the audience with an array of effortlessly cool leather pieces.

The illustrious award for “Most Successful Blogger Business” went to Riccardo Pozzoli who, with business partner Chiara
Ferragni, runs the world’s most influential blog (and now brand) “The Blonde Salad”. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the ultimate “Fashion Influencer of the Year” award which went to Genevan Kristina Bazan of “Kayture”, who deserved a special recognition on the night. When asked about her win Bazan said “It feels insane. I feel so honored! It is really crazy because it’s a huge sign of recognition for all the work that my team and I have put into the blog. It makes me realise that if you are confident and follow your heart, amazing things will come your way.“

Speaking of the awards, STYLIGHT-CEO Benjamin Günther said “We wanted to accept the challenge to establish a world
renowned, German fashion event. Tonight showed that we’ve reached the first fashionable milestone for this. We were more than overwhelmed by the quality of fashion bloggers that came tonight and by how big the whole idea of starting a fashion blog awards ceremony has become”

The Winners:
Most Influential Fashion Blog - Le Blog De Betty
Best Men’s Fashion Blog - MDV Style
Best German Style Blog - Maja Wyh
Most Successful Blogger Business - Riccardo Pozzoli (of The Blonde Salad)
Rising Star Of The Year - Linda Tol
Best Celebrity Style - Franziska Knuppe
Fashion Influencer Of The Year - Kayture

Details of the event including the winners and the jury can be found on stylight.co.uk/influencerawards

About STYLIGHT
STYLIGHT is the place to discover and shop fashion you love from the best online stores. Whenever. Wherever. Millions
of people use STYLIGHT‘s website and app every month to discover and shop the latest fashion trends. Our editors
hand-pick the hottest trends from all your favourite shops and brands and every day we feature fresh fashion finds, hot
new products and provide our users with sartorial inspiration from fashion blogger’s looks. It’s a highly addictive browsing
experience.

Launched in August 2008, STYLIGHT is headquartered in Munich, Germany and was founded by Anselm Bauer,
Benjamin Guenther, Max-Josef Meier and Sebastian Schuon. Available in 13 countries all around the globe, STYLIGHT is
one of the fastest growing online fashion destinations. STYLIGHT is funded by Holtzbrinck Ventures, Tengelmann Ventures
and ProSieben- Sat.1’s SevenVentures. For more information, visit www.stylight.co.uk.

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(L.A) #TOMSforTarget Launch Party

11/15/2014

TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Sarah Hyland and More
Celebrated TOMS for Target Holiday Partnership

On November 12th, Target and TOMS Founder and Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie hosted a private event in celebration of TOMS for Target. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed entertainment and family-friendly activities, including DIY gifting stations, all in a farmer’s market-inspired setting. Guests also had the opportunity to be among the first to shop the collection and share in the spirit of giving – for each item purchased, a donation will be made to a person in need. Music was provided by DJ Hapa and a live performance by American folk-rock band Dawes.

Just in time for the holidays, Target has partnered with TOMS on a limited-edition collection of home goods, apparel, accessories and shoes for women, men and children. Similar to TOMS’ One for One® giving model, for each item purchased, a donation will be made, with the potential to provide more than 11 million meals, blankets and shoes to those in need. Consisting of more than 50 items, each under $50, the collection will be available at all Target stores in the U.S. and Canada and on Target.com beginning Nov. 16.

Photography by John Sciulli/WireImage.com & David Crotty/PatrickMcMullan.com

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Vogue Italia 50th Anniversary Party #MFW

10/12/2014

The “Vogue Archive: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Fashion” exhibit was inaugurated on Sunday 21 September during Milan Fashion Week. It will be hosted at the birthplace of Vogue Italia: Milan’s Piazza Castello, 27. The magazine will celebrate this anniversary by opening the doors of its archive for the very first time. The documents have been digitalized for the occasion and will become the most important digital fashion archive in the world. The exhibit is open to the public and offering guided tours upon reservation until 5 October. This is an opportunity to become completely immersed in the visionary world of Vogue Italia. The Exhibition will be held under the High Patronage of the Council of Ministers and of the Municipality of Milan.

The walls of the Condé Nast Headquarters in Piazza Castello will be graced by a special wallpaper made up of more than 200 blown-up photographs taken from the most famous images featured on the pages of Vogue Italia which have made Italian style and fashion history. Projections and interactive screens located throughout the 700 square metre surface and the two storeys of the building will feature the covers that made Vogue Italia a legend as well as backstage scenes of the most iconic services: the faces of future top models, the most renowned photographers and the most brilliant designers. The exhibition re-proposes the structure and several sections of the digital archive, which offers highly developed levels of selection and research: from Designers, Hair & Make up or Models & Photographers to more specific subject matters like Animalier, Boots, Embroidery, Shining, Tuxedo and Trends by simply following the neon light at the entrance of every room designed to help visitors get their bearings in this universe of style and images.

Guests of Vogue Italia can admire portraits of the most legendary top models including Naomi Campbell, Karen Elson, Linda Evangelista, Eva Herzigova, Carolyn Murphy, Claudia Schiffer, Stella Tennant, Christy Turlington, Amber Valletta, Natalia Vodianova and Raquel Zimmermann as well as those of celebrities and icons of style captured by some of the most illustrious photographers on the international scene such as David Bailey, Walter Chin, Henry Clarke, Patrick Demarchelier, David LaChapelle, Peter Lindbergh, Steven Meisel, Craig MCDean, Herb Ritts, Ugo Mulas, Helmut Newton, Mario Sorrenti, Bruce Weber, Ellen Von Unwerth, Tim Walker and many, many more. An apéro-dinatoire has been organized by invitation only for this exclusive inaugural evening whose guest list includes the world’s most acclaimed designers, top models and fashion photographers, all of whom have made the pages of Vogue Italia so famous in these past 50 years.

The exhibit will be open to the public from Monday 22 September to Sunday 5 October with private and guided tours upon reservation. All necessary information is available at the http://www.vogue.it/partner/v50/ website.

The past 50 years of style and fashion history are narrated through the magazine’s immense legacy of images: a privileged observatory that is remarkable and creative which has accompanied Italy’s evolution with an unfaltering concern regarding current events. Vogue Italia has always distinguished itself among fashion magazines as one that provides its very own distinct interpretation of what is in the news. We would like to mention some of our most memorable and controversial cover stories: “Makeover Madness” (July 2005) dedicated to the pandemic fad of plastic surgery as a pursuit of perfection; “Cleansing” (July 2007) that playfully jabbed at an ubiquitous rehab trend; “No War” (September 2007), an official stance against war; an unforgettable statement in opposition to discrimination against black models was published in what is now known as a cult issue, our “Black Issue” (July 2008), the first edition in the world entirely dedicated to black models that met with unprecedented success; “Water and Oil” (August 2010) with Kristen McMenamy who interpreted the effects of the environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico; “Curvy” (June 2011) with the goal of battling the escalation of food disorders, particularly amongst models, and promoting a healthier lifestyle with the help of a petition against websites that are pro-anorexia; and finally, “Cinematic” (April 2014), that spoke out against violence towards women. Each of these issues brought rise to numerous debates, receiving its share of criticism and approval, distinguishing Vogue Italia amongst fashion magazines.

Over the years, Vogue Italia’s commitment has always reached well beyond mere photographs to the point of developing initiatives in support of emerging talents and their training until their insertion in the working world through scouting in Italy and on an international level. The most distinct example of this is the Who Is On Next? competition, now in its tenth edition, a showcase of essential relevance for all selected designers.

In the words of Franca Sozzani, Vogue Italia’s Editor-in-Chief since 1988: “I have always believed that fashion is more than just a beautiful woman wearing an elegant dress. Fashion is the ability to attract and catalyze attention on current issues of social interest. It is for this reason that I have sometimes preferred running the risk of being misunderstood and provoking controversy. But my intention has always been to fight directly and personally for the right causes. Much of the story of our work is enclosed in the historical archive of Vogue Italia which we want to open today in order to make it possible for everyone to participate in the creation of a new way of storytelling for years to come. The Vogue Italia archive will offer young people in particular the possibility of walking along the path of fashion history in an expeditious way that can be completely modified to one’s own expectations. Easy to consult, the archive will contribute to the formation of everyone’s ability of discernment so diffused in the spheres of the arts, music and cinema as well as in the fashion world.”

The inauguration of the exhibition corresponds to the debut of www.voguearchive.it, the digital archive encasing Vogue Italia’s entire history. Services, photographs, articles, advertising campaigns, portfolios and much more has been catalogued in minute detail and therefore subject to the most advanced and customizable research criteria A second phase, planned for next November, will complete the digital platform by amplifying and heightening the experience with new research tools and new social functions aimed at users’ active participation resulting in ulterior endorsement of the Archive as a support tool, not only for fashion and design institutes but for all young fans of trends and style. The wealth of its content allows users to leaf through more than 623 issues (available in HD), over 200,000 pages and thousands of tags to facilitate advanced and specialized searches that are increasingly in-depth”.Vogue Archive will also include various access and subscription options that reflect the needs and interests of consumers, offering access by free registration (featuring limited research) as well as a subscription to the magazine for an annual fee of € 19.90 which provides unlimited research and broader access to the archive’s content. Finally, the prestigious subscription to Archive Full enables users to view photographs in HD and carry out unlimited research with free access to the entire archive.

Moreover, Vogue Archive intends to become a marketing and promotional means of inestimable value for companies as well as an indispensable tool for professional use.

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