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Ulyana Sergeenko’s invitation set a mysterious, mythical mood for the show, with an illustration of a wolf in the foreground pondering a fallen man, pierced with a spear, in the distance. A moon is rising — or possibly setting — there, too.
The designer was inspired by pagan times in Russia, when people worshiped nature, and women in particular were considered symbols of strength. Cut to the hand-knit flowers and embroideries inspired by plants and water festooning the fabrics, which also played on transparencies.
Two water-lily motifs decorated the top of one strapless dress and small floral embroideries adorn other pieces. Snake motifs slithered throughout some looks, such as a multicolor collar embellishment crafted with feathers and a corset.
Sergeenko also nodded to the power woman depicted in photographs snapped by Helmut Newton and Steven Meisel, which came through best in the sportier, sexy looks. But the collection’s romance won out, with highlights including a flowing red gown with ruffled sleeves.

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SYDNEY-Adelaide couturier Paul Vasileff has been named 2017 Young Australian of the Year.
The award was presented by Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull in the Great Hall at Parliament House, Canberra on Wednesday night, on the eve of Australia Day. Australia’s national day, Australia Day marks the anniversary of the Jan. 26, 1788 arrival of the British First Fleet at Port Jackson, New South Wales.
Vasileff is only the second Australian fashion/beauty industry identity to be recognized by the Australian of the Year Awards, which were founded in 1960 and honour achievement across four categories: Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero.
The 26 year-old couturier, who designs under the brand name Paolo Sebastian, launched his label in 2007 while still in high school.
Vasileff today employs 15 people in his Adelaide salon, with fifty percent of his business now international, selling through six international boutiques and to private clients in the US, the Middle East and Asia.
Last July, Vasileff took his fall 2016 couture collection to Paris, to show privately during the fall 2016 couture season.
“It’s such an honour” said Vasileff of his award – out of a field of 31 Young Australian of

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JURY DUTY: Bertrand Guyon, creative director of Maison Schiaparelli, is to preside over the fashion jury of the 32nd edition of the International Festival of Fashion and Photography, set to take place from April 27 to May 1 in Hyères, France.
Shoe designer Pierre Hardy will head the jury for the festival’s newly created accessories prize, while British fashion photographer Tim Walker will take the lead for photography.
Guyon tapped an international panel to serve on the fashion jury, including stylist Camille Bidault-Waddington, French journalist Sophie Fontanel, London-based jewelry designer Sabine Getty and American actress Melissa George. Other members are Laure Hériard-Dubreuil, founder and director of The Webster in Miami; journalist Simone Marchetti of La Repubblica; Murielle Lemoine, director of Maison Lesage; Milan-based curator Cloé Perrone, and New York photographer Max Vadukul.
Notable participants on the accessories jury include Laurence Reulet, jewelry director for Hermès, and the television journalist and cashmere designer Alexandra Golovanoff.
The festival has been a launchpad for many fashion designers, including Paco Rabanne’s Julien Dossena, Viktor & Rolf, Christian Wijnants, Felipe Oliveira Baptista and Anthony Vaccarello.
Festival director Jean-Pierre Blanc announced the lineup during a press conference and party at the Maison Schiaparelli on Place Vendôme. Designs and photographs from the young contenders

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The label’s fall/winter 2017 menswear collection highlights inclusivity and confronts literal stereotypes of the Nerd, the Bro, and even the Bouncer. Question is: Is Demna Gvasalia (still) trolling us?

The signing of an executive order by President Donald Trump to withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could lose the country’s footwear industry over half a billion dollars a year, industry associations say.

Best-known for its strong music and healthcare industries, the city of Nashville is also poised to become a key player in the US fashion industry, according to a new report released today (25 January).

US speciality retailer Gap Inc has revealed Andi Owen, global brand president of its Banana Republic division, is to leave the company after agreeing with CEO Art Peck, now is an “appropriate time for a change in leadership”.

Apparel giant PVH Corp has inked a deal with Marcraft Clothes Inc to buy the licensed Tommy Hilfiger men’s tailored clothing business for North America.

A new GBP30,000 (US$37,700) initiative to help tackle the skill shortage in the UK’s fashion industry has been launched in West Yorkshire, the region identified as the most condensed area for textile manufacturing in the UK.

Samuel Drira’s multifunctional approach to dressing was less literal for pre-fall, focusing more on structure. His pared-back, contemporary interpretation of military themes was worked in an earthy palette of greens, browns, orange and beige and in a contrast between rounded, cocoon-like forms and sharper lines.
Egg-shaped coats in boiled wool ballooned out at the elbows, mirroring their overall silhouette, while zip features opened up the side of tailored wool jackets, offering  practical and aesthetic opportunities. Rivets and elastic loops reminiscent of parachute gear and outsized flap pockets contrasted with the softness of certain designs. A khaki wool skirt cut to look like an Army coat from behind flapped over the front as the model walked, adding interest to an otherwise utilitarian shape.
Knitwear went along with the theme, as in a long khaki column dress with a ribbed panel that could be worn loose and draped or zipped around the waist like a cozy corset alternative.
Drira introduced his singular vision to eveningwear, inspired by the idea of offering Tilda Swinton — whom he said has become a fan of the understated label — something to wear on the red carpet. One example was a versatile black crêpe column gown with snap fasteners across the back

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