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Top International Fashion News of the Week | 09.11.15

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From Karl Lagerfeld appearing in Kim Kardashian’s match to an Australian Instagram star quitting social websites, these are the very best global fashion stories of this week.

Karl Lagerfeld Makes His Avatar Debut in Kim Kardashian’s Game

One of the world’s most recognisable style characters has been turned into a cartoon character. Total with fingerless gloves, Karl Lagerfeld has made his avatar introduction in the app-based game named Kim Kardashian: Hollywood.

Lagerfeld, who is the creative director of Chanel, Fendi and his eponymous label Karl Lagerfeld, appears in the game at a digital Parisian boutique. Inspired by Kendall Jenner’s avatar, cartoon Karl even gives out advice about the best way to start your own fashion line. It’s possible to pick virtual things out of Karl Lagerfeld A/W15 collection that directs you to the brand new e-commerce website Karl.com.

Beyond excited to welcome the one and only @KarlLagerfeld along with his gorgeous F/W collection to the #KimKardashianGame!

A article shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Nov 2, 2015 at 11:04am PST

Burberry Creates Billy Elliot Themed Christmas Campaign

British luxury brand Burberry has unveiled its own 2015 festive campaign celebrating the 15th anniversary of dance film, Billy Elliot. Complete with a star-studded British cast of musicians, actors and models, the brand recreated the opening scene of this film because of its advertisement. Elton John, James Corden, Julie Walters, Romeo Beckham, Naomi Campbell, Rosie and Toby Huntington-Whiteley, Michelle Dockery, James Bay and George Ezra all seem from the effort movie, jumping up and down in crucial pieces from the brand into the soundtrack of Cosmic Dancer by T Rex.

Burberry CEO Christopher Bailey said, “Billy Elliot is an amazing film full of joy and energy, so it was a real thrill and a great honour to be able to celebrate its 15 year anniversary through our festive campaign.”

Burberry has also pledged to donate500,000 to be dived between two charities for community development within the area which Billy Elliot was set.

 

Kanye West x Adidas Yeezy Season 1 Set is Selling Out

Since its launch last week, Yeezy Season 1 was selling out in various retail shops around the whole world. The highly anticipated collection by Kanye West, in cooperation with Adidas Originals, has turned out to be more popular than anybody anticipated.

After originally being met with criticism once the collection debuted in February, it’s currently flying off the shelves at front of enthusiastic shoppers despite the high price tag.

While YS1 ranges from sweatpants and oversized t-shirts to crew-neck sweaters and sneakers, the most well-known items are menswear along with the highly coveted Yeezy 950 boot.

#YEEZYSEASON 1 ‘Shearling Jacket’. Soft, Spanish nappa leather. Relaxed fit with pockets and zips. Available now at adidas.com/KANYE

A post shared with adidas Originals (@adidasoriginals) on October 29, 2015 at 1:01am PDT

Social Media Star Essena O’Neill Creates Worldwide News

Nineteen  year old social media star Essena O’Neill has created headlines all over the world this week with her public boycott of social networking. After years of building her online profile to the point of celebrity status, the adolescent model from Queensland declared the shut-down of her social networking sites.

From the movie, O’Neill exposed the negative impact that social media had on her life. Claiming that it was making her miserable, the model explained the exhaustive and misleading efforts she went into so as to make the “perfect” online persona.

“I found myself drowning in the illusion. Social networking is not real. It is purely contrived pictures and edited clips rated against each other,” O’Neill says on her new site Let’s Be Game Changers.

Let us Be Game Changers site by Essena Oneill is aimed at developing a new, positive, digital environment and promotes veganism, environmental awareness and acceptance of each other and ourselves.

 

Louis Vuitton Introduces City Guide Apps

French, fashion home, Louis Vuitton has moved with the electronic era and published its most renowned City Guides in app form. For the first time, clients have access to this curated data of 25 cities throughout their Iphones and Ipads.

The apps were released earlier this week with the inclusion of new towns, Bangkok, Chicago, Prague and Rome. Aimed at providing enlightening information for travellers, the newest apps provide users with details such as speeches for posh resorts and restaurants, event information, must-see websites and ideas to get “living like a local”.

The #LVCityGuide Program is the route to the best possible travel experience. Download it today on the App Store and Find the Paris City Guide at No Cost. #LouisVuitton #LVTravel

A article shared with Louis Vuitton Official (@louisvuitton) on Nov 5, 2015 at 7:18am PST

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