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You love the Olsen twins? You’ll love the Traina sisters… Fine flower of American elite, the daughter of writer Danielle Steel are indeed trying to irradiate the sphere mode of presence of rock-chic sophisticate. Loved A Piece Givenchy, Balmain and jackets required Alaia, Vanessa – the youngest of them – is even emerging as one of the most stylish girls of the moment.

It was beautiful, from an early age, having made the round of fashion weeks in her mother’s side and have an unlimited budget mode, the younger sister of Danielle Steel could very well be devoid of taste. Other girls from good families with their entries in parades and possessing an American Express Centurion card were in fact proves that the past can not buy style.

However, the sight of cliches retracing the appearances of Vanessa Traina, it is clear that in addition to beauty, wealth and contacts, she has added more than in fashion. It suffices to take note of the list claws fetish Vanessa (Prada, Proenza Schouler, Balenciaga, Chanel, Givenchy and Marc Jacobs) to understand that we have here is an aesthetic far removed from the cliche of the girl rich addict Dior logo. In fact, the pretty 24 year old climber sitting in the front ranks of the hottest fashion shows more like a fashion editor’s ultra sharp a tipsy socialite. Read the rest of this entry »

In 2004 appeared on the catwalk a young girl with high cheekbones and endless legs. Natasha Poly, from Perm, a city’s industrial center of the Urals, was then the it girl of the year.

In less time than it takes to say, this beauty to the face and mischievous feline stormed the podiums. Unknown one day and the next day goddess of catwalks, Natasha Poly has had a meteoric rise. Yet, having grown up away from the world of fashion, surrounded by a policeman father and a mother engineer, nothing predisposed the young Russian has become an internationally recognized model.

The circumstances of his recruitment are still rather vague. Apart from the fact that the countries of Eastern Europe seem to abound in many transcendent beauty, it is unclear what led the agency has to meet Women Natasha Poly. What is proven in any case, in 2003 Natasha arrived in Paris in September and already she paraded for Emmanuel Ungaro. Its physics, both ethereal and type, soft and modern, “said Natasha was quickly noticed. Read the rest of this entry »

Decidedly, the crisis does not stop changing the face of the fashion world. Chanel after the layoffs and restrictions on number of guests on the show Marc Jacobs is now the turn of the universe models to suffer the consequences of the recession.

It is believed to be safe, able to survive thanks to new fortunes of the oligarchs, however, the luxury indeed see its budget reduced as a trickle. When this is not the advertisers which reduce their appearances in the clipboard, it is the fashion houses that change the lifestyle of the models.

Sounded parades spring / summer 2009 last October and confirmed during the week of Haute Couture, the verdict is clear: the models suffer the brunt of austerity measures that needed homes. The stamp of girls and scrolling been halved, while their number is reduced on the catwalks Read the rest of this entry »

The trench coat that caught the eye of buyers at the fashion show fall / winter 2009-2010 Burberry Prorsum was not made of leather, velvet, gabardine or eaten, but woolen, also named Tweed. This hot material direct from Scotland was particularly impressed that the creators, each according to their sensitivity, have decided to give it the taste of the day….

Until familiar with the healthy male wardrobe, tweed made a dramatic breakthrough in the world of famous women through small sports jackets suits designed by Coco Chanel in 1954. Since then, this stuff – whose name is derived from the verb “to twill, which means cross, in reference to the manner in which is woven wool – comes regularly feed the inspiration for designers.

This season, two major streams feeding the trend tweed, one holding a revisit Chanel heritage in him putting a rock and roll chic treatment (or even slightly bohemian), the other focusing instead on the quickdraw preppy / tomboy. Read the rest of this entry »

– Five workshops were interactive parallel invites participants to learn more about careers in computer science through meetings with professionals fast and students in the field of information technology and communications, to join the demonstrations Winners of the Week e-skills and to participate in the debate on girls and computers. Moreover, current projects linking digital literacy, schools and young people were presented..

- Participants were also able to play with video games fashion games as well as classics and have been exploring audio-visual and digital art in the interactive space. In addition, a cyber cafe was available.

Over 500 students of secondary and higher schools, teachers, professionals and supporters of information technology and communication, small and medium enterprises and high-level personalities of companies, the European Commission and ministries of ‘Education met to exchange experiences and points of views to build a competitive Europe. Read the rest of this entry »

Forerunner in many areas, Lancel has built over 130 years a prominent place in the french luxury. Recognized internationally for its impeccable expertise, mixed with elegance and practicality, this label has always be in tune with the times to meet the expectations of his contemporaries.

It all began in 1876, when a pair of Parisian, Angele and Alphonse Lancel, decided to open a factory specializing in accessories for smokers. The shop was quickly appreciated by the customers bourgeois who finds quality products, perfect to give or to shine in society, carefully selected or created in the studio in the house. Faced with growing success, Lancel and diversify their offer and we may soon find home products watch, china or jewelry.

In 1883, when women begin to smoke, the Lancel feel that way of living are changing and decide to follow suit. They design and long cigarette holder and refined, the elegant shops in Lancel will climb out and will now operates in various parts of the capital, and taken to places of resort.

Always to meet the demand for the company before it has never formulated, Lancel mount a leather factory by 1900 to design the first handbags. They have become indispensable to this 20th century woman who smokes and carries money with her

In 1901, Albert, son Lancel, took over the business done quickly and showed great foresight. He knows that the world is changing, and that we must constantly innovate to seduce the customers. Gifted and visionary, Albert Lancel makes one of the houses in terms of lights and leather accessories.

The inter-war years, lulled by the roaring twenties, is an ultra-creative period in Lancel, who demonstrated a remarkable sense of innovation. Many patents are then deposited, such as the first automatic lighter for women to light their cigarettes without dirtying your fingers, a portable radio (perfect for customers to sample the joys of travel), the trunk airplane (which suits travel by plane) or the bag umbrella.

In 1929, Lancel clearly shows its success in uncovering a revolutionary project: a 4-storey flagship in the Place de l’Opera, has dedicated the world of fashion. Practical, innovative and elegant, this is the equation that makes Lancel one of the most prized claws of the era.

During the 50s, Lancel continues to precede the zeitgeist. Without denying its nature luxury leather goods, the brand targets the population of paid vacation, eager to enjoy their new leisure. It creates for them and one of the musts of the house: the kangaroo pouch, provided with a outer pocket. This is a great success. Read the rest of this entry »