Balenciaga: Designer sets new standards

Since Demna Gvsalia took over from Cristóbal Balenciaga, the young designer has strived to set new boundaries and standards in fashion. Formerly known for his haute couture, the brand is now all the rage on the streets. Oversized cuts, puffer jackets and sneakers like the “Triple S” or the “Speed Trainer” are conquering the street style scene. One reason why the Simpsons are not so far-fetched to represent Balenciaga – Gvsalia is looking for the new. After the sensational “DHL Shirt” and the Balenciaga clothing available in the online game “Fortnite” exclusively for the characters, this episode doesn’t surprise us that much anymore. Still – Two of the biggest faces in their field in a collaboration is a success we won’t soon forget.

Yellow is In: Balenciaga X The Simpsons

Demna Gvsalia’s first haute couture collection was also the house’s first haute couture collection in 53 years! Proudly presenting the characters of the Simpsons family at Paris Fashion Week. Marge wears a pompous dress in gold, which is a reference to the old glamour of the haute couture master Cristóbal Balenciagas himself. But the other characters on the show also wear clothes that fit their characters. Homer, for example, has been given a bright red down jacket in which he strongly resembles rapper Kanye West. Even the mother of fashion Anna Wintour can’t be missing from the frontrow, looking flawless as always even in yellow.

The Simpsons: Fashion Show in Paris

The ten-minute episode once again convinces with ironic charm. Springfield in the world of high fashion? Who knows the series, knows that this idea is completely absurd. The exaggerated portrayal of American citizens does not fit at all with luxury and glamour. Yet – All the residents of the small town we know are flown to Paris, by designer Demna Gvsalia himself. Even though they can’t do anything with the call to model, they all end up doing a great job! Watch the whole special episode here!

Simpsons Haute Couture: The Best Looks

With the Simpsons Special episode, Gvasalia has, among other things, given his Spring 2020 collection a whole new look. In this Simpsons Haute Couture, there are definitely a few IT pieces that stand out. Want to know how the velvety balloon dresses and oversized puffer jacket look on real models? We’ve rounded up our three favorite looks for you.

Homer: Street Style Star of the Show

The spring 2020 collection, built on politics and democracy, showed the puffer jackets as a volume that anyone can wear. So even our lovable, somewhat corpulent family man Homer fits into the jacket in striking red. One thing is clear – Homer is in no way inferior to the real model, neither in coolness nor in elegance.

Twin Power: Sherri and Terri in prom dresses

Twin girls Sherri and Terri present the crowning glory of that year’s Fall 2019 fashion show, but the black velvet ball gowns look great on the girls with purple hair! Gvasalia’s design draws on the repertoire of his predecessor Cristóbal Balenciaga, who stuck to ball gown silhouettes in the early founding years.

Marge: Highlight of the Fashion Show

Gold, golden, Marge. The wife of Homer and heart of the Simpson family gets to close the show on the occasion of her birthday. The ostentatious dress, which was shown in all silver in addition to gold on the Fall 2019 show, is hard to beat for glamour. The huge bow at the back probably adds to it. Marge is clearly enjoying her grand entrance and, as the mother of such a chaotic family, she deserves it!

Here again a video of the Simpsons and the Real Models in comparison!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOMc8VSYJMM

Balenciaga: Foundation, collaborations and Kanye West

Probably one of the oldest high-end fashion brands. The Parisian fashion house Balenciaga has experienced many ups and downs throughout its history, but has fought its way to the top. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the house of Balenciaga, from its history to the brand’s box office hits. Check out the brand’s most popular bags and sneakers and read about their origins. Nowadays, as in the 50s and 60s, it’s hard to imagine the fashion world without the label and it’s often seen at high fashion events as well as on the street. Have fun discovering one of the biggest fashion brands of our time!

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Fall campaign: The Language of Calvin Klein

In keeping with the title, “The Language of Calvin Klein,” the fall campaign is all about feelings, language, and poetry. Several famous faces, including model Kaia Gerber and singer Jennie Kim, share poems, daydreams, inner monologues, and more while presenting the latest collection. Learn about reverie and illusion in the videos below.

Commercial: Jennie Kim from Blackpink

Jennie Kim, singer of the Korean girl group “Blackpink”, recites her daily morning routine in the form of a short, simple poem. Her outfit is just as simple, consisting of loose jeans, sneakers, and underwear from Calvin Klein. Thus, the commercial shows that the fashion brand simply stands for comfort and minimalism. You don’t need much to have a great start to the day.

Commercial: Dreaming with Dominic Fike

American musician Dominic Fike takes us on a dreamy bike ride on a sunny day. He is lightly dressed as he wears only Calvin Klein socks and underwear, which is supposed to give us the secure and good feeling when wearing Calvin Klein. Dominic Fike has already collaborated with the brand “Marc Jacobs” and will be seen in the second season of the HBO series “Euphoria”, known among the young.

Perfumes: “Eternity” and “Defy

Calvin Klein’s constantly growing perfume range includes some bestsellers, for example “CK One”. However, it’s not just the fragrances that are inspiring, but also the associated campaigns and commercials. Two well-known examples would be the campaign with Kate Moss for the perfume “Obsession” on the one hand, and Christy Turlington for the perfume “Eternity” on the other. Christy Turlington can also be seen in the latest commercial for the perfume.

Eternity Perfume: Christy Turlington & Edward Burns

Supermodel Christy Turlington was already the face for “Eternity” in 1988. Since 2014, she shares the honor of being in front of the camera for Calvin Klein with her husband Edward Burns. The couple shows its sensual and romantic side on the beach. Turlington proves once again that she simply belongs to Calvin Klein, just like “Eternity”.

Defy perfume: superhero Richard Madden

Actor Richard Madden is the star of the commercial for the new men’s fragrance “Defy”. Madden’s powerful movements in the video are reminiscent of those of a superhero. No wonder, since the former Games of Thrones star will soon be seen in the new Marvel movie “Eternals”.

Behind the scenes: Kendall Jenner & Justin Bieber

Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber not only give us a behind-the-scenes look at the spring campaign, but also their personal lives. They talk about Calvin Klein, their clothing style, and answer some personal questions about family, sports, fame, and more.

Collaboration: Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein

Justin Bieber shows in this video that not only music, but also sports are among his passions. He lets us know when he started skateboarding, what extreme sports he has already tried, and what it means to be in the spotlight. Of course, he does not leave his wife, Hailey Bieber, unmentioned in this interview. The couple has already been in front of the camera together for a Calvin Klein campaign.

Collaboration: Kendall Jenner for Calvin Klein

The model and member of the famous Kardashian family talks about the benefits of a large family, what she learned from her mother and about relationships in general. Topics such as books, series and movies also come up. Kendall Jenner reveals that she loves the movie “Dirty Dancing” as well as that the book she read last is called “The Four Agreements”.

Fashion shows: Summer & winter for women & men

Kenzo Takada’s joie de vivre and love of the unusual was often reflected in the choice of venues for his fashion shows. For example, Takada once even held a show in the infamous “Studio 54” nightclub. However, the fashion designer stopped designing long before his death. Kenzo Takada died after he was infected with the corona virus.

He told Vogue magazine that his work has always been about freedom and harmony, and that he wants to be remembered as a designer who crossed boundaries. Meanwhile, Felipe Oliveira Baptista is responsible for designing the collections. Check out the different collections of the men’s and women’s line of the house in the videos below.

Summer: fashion show in Paris

Some of the models wear large hats with protective nets that cover their faces, which is strongly reminiscent of the clothing of a beekeeper. No wonder – the collection is based on the film “Contagion than Honeyland”, a documentary about the extinction of bees. Despite all this, the fashion show sparkles with optimism as it takes place in a beautiful garden. The collection is colorful and bright, like flowers pollinated by bees. Nothing else would be expected from Kenzo.

Winter: Collection fashion film

This is not a fashion show in the classical sense, but a small film. The models dance, run and jump around in a round room. The white floor and black walls are in stark contrast to the colorful clothes. This collection is the first collection created after the death of Kenzo Takada.

Dismayed by this terrible event, Felipe Oliveira Baptista looked at garments from past collections and photographed them in motion. The pieces were taken apart and patched back together, worn backwards and more. He wanted to use colors and patterns for the collection that reflected the values that Kenzo Takada held dear: freedom, joy, diversity, love of nature, and harmoniously uniting opposites. The result is definitely something to be proud of.

Sportswear: Kenzo Sport inspires all

The line “Kenzo Sports” was launched only in 2020 and, as the name suggests, specializes in high-quality sportswear. When designing sportswear, Felipe Oliveira Baptista focuses on a combination of elegance and comfort. He also pays attention to functionality and making sure that the pieces have something gender-neutral about them, so that they can be easily worn by either gender. The logo of Kenzo Sports is the brand name in the shape of a big X.

Summer Kenzo Sports: fashion film

The latest Kenzo Sport collection was also presented in the form of a short film. The models demonstrate their acrobatic talent by performing various gymnastic exercises and also show how stylish you can look while doing sports. It makes you feel motivated to start your own workout.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4P8nwCmD9s

Collaborations: H&M, Vans and WWF

Kenzo has already collaborated with many well-known brands. These include the fashion house “H&M”, the skater brand “Vans”, and the animal welfare organization “WWF”. For the campaign for the collaboration with “H&M” were photographed, among others, the model Iman and the music Chance The Rapper. Less star-studded, but no less vivid, are the following commercials for the collaborations with “Vans” and “WWF”.

Commercial: Kenzo x Vans

In this commercial, the collection is not presented by models, but by real skaters from Los Angeles. See their stunts on the halfpipe, dressed in Kenzo clothing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVOGcTG5vwI

Commercial: Kenzo x WWF

This collaboration serves a good cause, which is very important to the House of Kenzo. Tigers are threatened with extinction, which is why the WWF has made it its goal to help double the number of tigers by 2022. With this collection Kenzo wants to support the company in its project, after all, the tiger is also the logo of the brand. For every piece sold, Kenzo will donate US$10.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVm_V6COJrc

Fragrances: Kenzo perfumes as stars of the brand

In 1988, the first perfume “Kenzo” came on the market and since then over 100 different men’s and women’s fragrances belong to the brand. Kenzo is often inspired by nature in the creation of its fragrances. This is also seen in the fragrances “Flower” and “Kenzo Homme”.

Women’s fragrance: Flower

The star of the commercial for the perfume “Flower” is the South Korean actress Kim TaeRi, who is known from the film “Pickpocket”. You can see not only the pretty face of Kim TaeRi, but also a red poppy whose blossom is about to open. The actress’ lips are made up in a similar red as that of the flower. Just as the poppy opens its blossoms, the actress opens her briefly closed eyes again before casting a slightly sad look at the camera. This is to symbolize both strength and fragility. This is exactly what the perfume should express!

Men: Kenzo Homme

Entrepreneur Orin Hardy, who has lived in Bali since a young age, has launched a very special project: “Bamboo U”. Orin Hardy wants to show designers, architects, and engineers how they can use bamboo to turn their creative ideas into reality. What makes bamboo so special? Bamboo is a very rapidly renewable resource and must be harvested continuously. This makes bamboo a sustainable and environmentally friendly substitute for wood. Since Kenzo supports the project, this commercial shows Orin Hardy at work. “Kenzo for a beautiful world,” it says at the beginning of the video. Bottle is made in the shape of a bamboo style and the fragrance itself is inspired by the scent of the sea and bamboo.

Documentation: Kenzo Takada

For those who want to know more about Kenzo Takada, his philosophy, and his career, here is another documentary. It was created by the “Fashion Industry Broadcast” in honor of the recently deceased designer. The documentary is filled with interesting details from Takada’s personal and professional life. The viewer learns how the Japanese-born designer managed to turn his small Parisian boutique called “Jungle Jap” into the world-renowned multimillion-dollar company “Kenzo”.

Women: Summer & winter for women

Stella McCartney’s collections especially for women are presented in the form of a fashion show. Her love of animals can also be seen to some extent in her fashion shows. For example, for the winter 2020 fashion show, her models shared the catwalk with giant animal figures. By doing this, the designer wanted to show that animals are part of every fashion show and collection, only in the case of her collection, they weren’t used to make handbags or anything like that.

Summer: fashion show in Norfolk, England

This fashion show took place at Houghton Hall in Norfolk, England. The models walk through a beautiful garden, between an avenue of trees, and along stunning sculptures. As a result, all the elements that were important to Stella McCartney for this collection are also present in the location of the fashion show: Nature and Art.

Winter: Fashion show

The music playing in the background is a bit reminiscent of the good old disco days and perfectly matches the models’ energetic walks. The glamorous and glitzy collection is inspired by the dazzling nightlife.” It was a collection born out of a desire to feel alive and bold,” says Stella McCartney. You immediately get the urge to finally get into the nightlife as well.

Commercials: Adidas, Kids & Unisex Fashion

In addition to a collection for women, Stella McCartney also regularly designs collections for children under the name “Stella Kids”, and also has its own line of unisex clothing, “Stella Shared”. She also collaborates with the sports brand “Adidas” since 2004. You can watch the latest commercials for “Stella Kids”, “Stella Shared”, and “Adidas by Stella” here.

Children’s clothing: Stella Kids

Laughing and in a good mood, the children show themselves wearing the latest collection called “A Journey to Space”. Fittingly, the children make alien and astronaut-like masks. An extraterrestrial collection that makes you dream of a journey into space.

Collaboration: Adidas by Stella

The “STELLASHINE” collection is all about shimmery, metallic colors: copper and silver. By using these cool and modern colors, Stella McCartney made sure that you can wear the clothes not only in the gym but also on the street. The fact that you simply cut a good figure in the clothes, whether jogging or skating, is demonstrated by the models in the commercial:

Collaboration: Stella McCartney Shared x Yoshitomo Nara

Together with Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, Stella McCartney has designed a unisex collection that reflects the spirit of a youth revolution. Slogans like “We are the Punks” or “Change the history” adorn the garments. While the message behind the collection is serious, the soft pink tones and sweet drawings by Yoshitomo Nara give it a lightness. The commercial for the collection features model, and daughter of actor Jude Law, Iris Law together with her boyfriend Jyrrel Roberts. Here, too, there is a certain lightness, because the two laugh a lot, kiss, and just have fun in front of the camera.

Sustainability: eco-friendly fashion

Designer Stella McCartney always pays attention to animals and the environment when designing her collections, which is why she specializes in designing vegan and sustainable fashion. Stella McCartney’s environmental awareness and love of animals was practically laid in her cradle, because her parents Paul and Linda McCartney are known for their vegetarian lifestyle.

Innovation in fashion: vegan leather

Model Paris Jackson presents the revolutionary collection “MYLO”, which consists of completely vegan, mushroom-derived leather. In the commercial, she draws attention to how many animals are killed every year in the name of the fashion industry. And the number is frighteningly high.

Shoes of the future: The Loop Sneaker

The “Loop Shoe” is super stylish and simply ingenious. The sole is not glued to the shoe as usual, but only attached to it with clips / clips. This means that you can recycle and reuse the shoe and the sole separately, which is of course good for the environment. This running shoe is a game changer! Check out the technology of tomorrow in this video!

Interview: Stella McCartney about fashion

In this interview, Stella McCartney answers questions about her parents Paul and Linda McCartney and why sustainability is so important to her. Even though it’s not always easy to be an environmentally conscious designer, it’s important to her to have a positive impact. After all, the fashion industry itself is very polluting, Stella McCartney explains. She also talks about what it was like when talk show host Oprah Winfrey visited one of her fashion shows.