By Chanel runway in Cuba into Emma Watson in recycled plastic bottles, these are the top global fashion news stories of this week.
Chanel Takes Over Cuba for Cruise Collection
Karl Lagerfeld, who never shies away from a extravagant runway series, took over Cuba per week to debut Chanel’s Cruise 2017 collection. The historical fashion event, which is the very first of its kind because the Cuban Revolution of 1959, happened in the capital city of Havana. International celebrities and business members descended upon the city for the series. In authentic Chanel theatrics, guests were driven to the runway website in over 100 colourful, classic, American automobiles.
The series happened on Paseo del Prado, one of the city’s main streets, using the scenic central promenade as a runway. Models walked the 160-metre catwalk to the sounds of live Cuban music. The group, while wide-ranged in styles, took obvious effect from Cuba and its culture.
Creative Director Alessandra Facchinetti Exits Tod’s
Italian manufacturer, Tod’s, has declared that its creative manager, Alessandra Facchinetti, is stepping down. After spending three years at the helm of the label the programmer is leaving to “concentrate on other endeavors put apart in order to have the ability to attain Tod’s strategies”. Facchinetti succeeded Derek Lam in the place and has been responsible for the label’s first ever runway show in 2013.
“I’ve given much attention to this decision; we came to the decision following a thoughtful conversation and that I wish Alessandra all of the very best for her future endeavours,” said Tod’s CEO Diego Della Valle.
It is still unknown whether Facchinetti will presume a creative manager role at another Italian fashion house or not. She has held the position at Valentino and made for Gucci.
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Kering Appoints New CEO of Alexander McQueen
Kering has appointed Emmanuel Gintzburger since the new chief executive officer of Alexander McQueen. Gintzburger, who starts his new role on the 9th of May, joins McQueen after working to get the fellow Kering-owned brand, Yves Saint Laurent as worldwide retail and wholesale manager. The executive has also held positions at Louis Vuitton and Sephora throughout his 17-plus years at the cosmetic and cosmetic businesses.
Gintzburger takes over from long-time CEO Jonathan Akeroyd, who is “leaving the company to pursue other interests beyond the group”
“Kering is grateful to Jonathan Akeroyd for his participation during the 12 years he served as CEO of Alexander McQueen,” stated the company in a statement. “In close cooperation with the leadership and creative group, he oversaw the growth and the international growth of the brand, which makes it one of the most recognised British luxury fashion brands in the world.”
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Emma Watson Wore Recycled Plastic Bottles to the Met Gala
The yearly Met Gala happened this week and treated viewers to a selection of unique style looks beneath the subject of ‘Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology’. Included on several best-dressed lists (our own one of them) has been Emma Watson at a gorgeous Calvin Klein layout. Why is this dress more than just another fantastic piece of fashion is the simple fact that it was created almost entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
The actor and activist teamed up with both Calvin Klein and Eco Age to make this completely sustainable design. The appearance, which consisted of a bustier, pants, and train, was made from organic cotton and satin, along with taffeta woven from yarn made of recycled plastic.
“Plastic is one of the largest pollutants on the planet,” explained Watson in a Facebook post. “Being able to repurpose this waste and incorporate it into my gown for the #MetGala demonstrates the power that creativity, fashion and technology can have by working together”
At the #metgala, celebrity + activist @emmawatson climbs to the #greencarpetchallenge at a custom Calvin Klein Collection look designed in cooperation with @ecoage and produced from renewable cotton, satin, and taffeta made from recycled plastic yarn. #mycalvins #manusxmachina
Net-a-Porter to Debut Gucci Capsule Collection
Net-a-Porter is partnering with Gucci to deliver online shoppers a distinctive new capsule collection. The 20-piece range will be made by Gucci creative director, Alessandro Michele and will go on sale May 12.
“Our client can’t appear to get enough of Gucci,” explained Alison Loehnis, president of Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter.
Encompassing ready-to-wear, accessories and shoes, the set will feature Michele’s decorative prints that Gucci has recently been famous for. Included in the range is going to be everything from an iPhone instance to a reinterpretation of this cult classic Dionysus bag. Costs will reportedly range from US$270 to $5,300.
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