Thursday, September 22, 2016

Hermès Offers a Second Life to your Scarves - HermèsMatic


Hermès launches the "bain de jouvence" ("fountain of youth") campaign for its silk scarves. Free pop up mini-laundries will be available in different cities. They will restaure all the splendor to "old" silk scarves.

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Over the years, Hermès knew how to enroll silk scarves in its identity. The brand intensifies this process by launching the "fountain of youth" operation.

Objective, to provide a second life to silk scarves aged by time. Washing machines in the brand’s signature orange color give scarves a blue or pink rinse, and a dryer restores them to their original softness. The process takes 48 hours and is free of charge for customers. 

A way to give more visibility to Hermes and disseminate its symbol of the silk square to the youngest.

An operation that will support the sustainability of the product intended "to be transmitted, to pass from hand to hand, from mother to daughter," Hermes said in a statement.

The House began as a small tour around Europe. Travelling from city to city, Hermès will provide a mini-laundry free of charge.

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The first "rejuvenating" Hermès will take place initially in Strasbourg from 7 to 15 October 2016. A 70sqm space will be available in the heart of the city to host HermèsMatic.

Each Hermès pop-up will also feature a store selling scarves in signature patterns drawn from the house’s archives, such as Brides de Gala and Quadrige, and dip-dyed in nine different shades in the Hermès silk workshops in Lyon, southern France.

The luxury house will also stopover in Paris during the first half of 2017 and in Bordeaux in November 2016. The free event will also take place beyond the French borders in Munich and Amsterdam.

So you just have to wait until it reaches you city... Or travel to one of these with your scarves!

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Lux-a-Porter´s POP UP Store in Lisbon!!

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

NYFW Inaugurates ‘See-Now-Buy-Immediately’ Shows, Completely Changing the Way we do High Fashion.


The New York Fashion Week opens the catwalk marathon with women´s fashion shows for spring-summer 2017 and reaches its end in Paris on the 5th of October. This edition, which begun this Wednesday, September 7th, to finish on Thursday, September 15th, will be also the stage for a great agitation / changing period for the fashion world.

There is already a great buz around the shows "see now buy now" offering collections immediately available for purchase after the show. Tested last February by a few brands like Rebecca Minkoff, this new formula launched in New York should get into the next main Fashion Weeks Shows around the World.

In the ranks, Tom Ford, who operates his big return to New York scene after several seasons absence. The American designer, who was one of the first  to announce last year his conversion to "see-now-buy-immediately" will inaugurate this new selling arrangement at the opening of Fashion Week, Wednesday, with a mixed show moman / man reserved to a selection of elected lucky ones, to which he will reveal his season wardrobe, ie the winter, which will be available for sale right after.

Tom Ford

Adept he also, Tommy Hilfiger who will also adhere to this revolution, will host the September 9 at night its very first open show to the public and broadcast live on site Tommy.com, along which is shown, among others, the capsule collection "TommyXGigi" co-designed with Gigi Hadid.

Diane von Furstenberg will engage on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th. The brand will reveal the first collection signed by the new creative director Jonathan Saunders, and the items will be also ready to be sold. Rebecca Minkoff will relapse, in turn, with the formula "see now buy now" Saturday at noon.

Google will follow this movement, which wants to bring more and more consumers of the creators, via new search modes that allow Internet users to more easily find information about all the events of the Week New York Fashion, where the images and provided content will be displayed by designers and other fashion operators live in spectacles.

In all, the New York calendar displays this season a more compact program, as highlighted by the Council of American Fashion Designers (CFDA) in a statement. Since the latter took over the calendar of Fashion Week in 2014, the selection process was in fact hardened.

"In September 2014, the program had 394 shows and presentations. Last year, 192 designers obtained their entry, while, on the calendar this year include 151 shows and presentations," says the Council.

It is worth noting in particular the return to the maison Thakoon to the passarelles, founded in New York in 2004 by Thai-American designer Thakoon Panichgul.

Other new names integrating Big Apple´s passarelles on this edition: Akris, leaving Paris, where the house presented the collections since 2004, for this season. The Swiss label, directed by Albert Kriemler, will receive the September 7th, in New York, the Artistry of Fashion Award granted by the Couture Council of the Museum of Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The fashion show will take place on the 9th.

Great premiers also for Sies Marjan, the new New York-based brand launched last winter by Sander Lak, former creative director of Dries Van Noten. The young label, which is spoken increasingly in fashion scenes and benefits from the 'fashion stylist' Lotta Volkova´s support, will "catwalk" on Sunday, September 11th.

The rest of the week will be dominated by tenors and lesser known brands. In the program, among others, Jason Wu, Lacoste, Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, DKNY directed by Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow, Opening Ceremony, The Row, Jeremy Scott, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Oscar de la Renta, whose collection will be drawn by an internal team after the departure of Peter Copping, awaiting the arrival of the new creative directors Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim in February.

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                                             Ralph Lauren´s Runway

Of course one can count on Thom Browne, Tory Burch, Coach, Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren with two shows on the night of Wednesday, September 14th. Marc Jacobs will close the week, on Thursday 15, along with Calvin Klein, whose collection will be shown in a meeting format, awaiting the collection by Raf Simons prepared for the next winter.


Friday, September 2, 2016

Goodbye Sonia Rykiel...

"My mother died tonight in Paris, at her house, at 5 am, as a result of Parkinson's disease," the disease that she had evoked in a book in 2012, "Do not forget that I'm fighting," said Nathalie Rykiel, who is also a woman of fashion industry. Rykiel died on August 22 at 86 years old after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. 


The inventor of the "démodé", born Sonia Flis in Paris on May 25, 1930, of a French father and a Romanian mother, started her career as an exhibitor of goods in 1948. She founded, in May 1968, the brand Sonia Rykiel.

She played her own role in the Robert Altman film "Ready to Wear", shot during the fashion week in Paris in Spring 1994.

The ‘Queen of knitwear’ is laid to rest at Paris’s Montparnasse Cemetery. RIP



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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Best Red Carpet Looks from the MTV Video Music Awards












You might have felt the same I did when I had to choose these MTV VMA´s best dress... It was a difficult task, since I did not thought with my buttons "I would kill to have that one!"

Even though, these are my favorites:

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BLUE IVY AND BEYONCÉ IN MISCHKA AOKI AND FRANCESCO SCOGNAMIGLIO
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BRITNEY SPEARS IN JULIEN MACDONALD
CHLOE AND HALLE BAILEY IN RODART 


in Just Cavalli
LICIA KEYS IN JUST CAVALLI

Finally, a mention of honor to Alicia Keys, who keeps brave enough - in a world so much influenced by "Barbies" - by staying true to her word appearing without makeup. Naturally beauty.



Friday, June 3, 2016

MIU MIU Dragonfly Clutch from the Spring 2008 Collection - GRAB IT now!!

How do you feel about bugs on bags? 
From Spring 2008 Collection, is the Miu Miu Dragonfly Clutch; you can now have the chance to make this your own! 
The clutch features a whimsical dragonfly on the front in shades of pink and lavender. Plus python inserts were used to create some texture and depth.It features a gold metal fold-away handle and a black string strap. 
The Miu Miu Dragonfly Clutch retails for $1,390. It’s sold out in a lot of places, but you can still find this beauty in our online shop. Just hurry... There is ONLY ONE! 


photo copyrighted (credits: unknown)

photo copyrighted (credits: unknown)

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Chanel Cuba Cruise 2016/27 - Havana Fashion Show with Gisele Bündchen




Just after the Pope and President Obama’s visit to Cuba and the historic free concert given by The Rolling Stones, Lagerfeld has showed yesterday night his 2017 Resort collection for Chanel at the tree-lined Paseo del Prado, flanked by sun-faded pastel mansions, a popular promenade near the Havana’s city’s waterfront. Havana makes a gorgeous setting for a fashion show:  motorcade of the jellybean-coloured vintage cars, as iconic of the city as the mojito, daiquiri and cuba libre cocktails, carried 600 guests to the show, which marks the first major (like many things, from March on, have been the first major) luxury fashion presence since Christian Dior opened a space in the city’s El Encantodepartment store just before Fidel Castro came into power in the late ’50s. And, like I´ve said here, the rumors about KL leaving Chanel have increased.

Many changes are quickly taking place in Cuba. The first US cruise to Cuba since the revolution docked on May 2, and Starwood recently became the first US company in decades to begin operating hotels in Cuba. High-end travelers are anxious to visit, too: A survey of luxury travel agents picked Cuba as the top destination for luxury travel in 2016.


But I also believe that Cuba, as I knew it (I´ve been there twice and love, love it) is going to vanish…

By the way, do you remember Gisele Bündchen´s "last" runway show, on 15th April 2015, because, as she told to Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper, "I don't see how to continue and stopping will leave room for other projects I have for myself. "Automatically my body tells me if what I do is worth it, and it asked to stop. I respect my body, it's a privilege to be able to stop." And here she is, at Chanel´s Runway. Is she back?


Models present creations by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, Cuba, May 3, 2016. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini - RTX2CPX8
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A model presents a creation by German designer Karl Lagerfeld as part of his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection for fashion house Chanel at the Paseo del Prado street in Havana, Cuba, May 3, 2016. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini - RTX2CPXQ
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A model wears a Che inspired beret on the catwalk at the Chanel fashion show.
Wearing a Che inspired beret on the catwalk at the Chanel fashion show. (Xinhua/REX/Shutterstock)

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Gisele Bündchen´s Catwalk (Photo: Alexandro Ernesto)




Saturday, April 23, 2016

Prince - The Genious



A friend of mine, who is a classical musician, told me, about 10 years ago, that Prince was the most incredible multifaceted pop musician: Prince  writes, composes and produces all his songs. Also plays all the instruments on his albums. Many critics praised his work for its versatility composing, playing, singing and dancing.  He was a Genious, who called himself "The Artist", which he was indeed...

His music mixes various musical genres such as funk, R & B, soul, new wave, jazz, rock, pop and hip hop. He was considered the 33th best guitarist of all time by US magazine Rolling Stone.

Prince had a reputation for being a workaholic, is working on his songs or producing other artists to the point of leaving much new material in the drawer. Considered a perfectionist, I had the image of a difficult person to work with and to be highly protective of his music.

Prince also had a love for fashion, attending fashion shows a presenting his very own particular style. Here you have some of his looks:






Prince attended the Chanel Pret a Porter show as part of the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week at the Grand Palais




Prince at the Versace for H&M fashion show


The day Prince performs for Matthew Williamson Catwalk. Joining him at the event was Kate Moss, Quentin Tarantino, Liz Hurley and designer John Galliano.




Prince attends John Galliano's Show in 2009






From his dancing curls to his high-stacked heels, the legend influenced Versace, Justin Bieber and Matthew Williamson.


Go ROCK in Heaven, Prince! RIP

Take a look at our pre-loved Matthew Williamson items


Thursday, April 21, 2016

Is Karl Lagarfeld leaving Chanel?

Where is everyone going?  Raf Simons leaving Dior, or Hedi Slimane departing Saint Laurent, or even Alber Elbaz exiting Lanvin, this would unequivocally be the most significant "musical chairs" rocking the fashion industry in the last year. According to Page Six, the 82-year-old Karl Lagerfeld might leave his longtime post at Chanel (Lagerfeld has been at the helm of Chanel since 1983) after the brand's upcoming resort show in Cuba. 
So who will be sitting in which Trone?
Of course, the rumor mill has churned out this particular piece of gossip before. In 2009 and then again in 2010, Lagerfeld was said to be retiring, with Elbaz coming in as his replacement. (Of the 2009 iteration of that rumor, Cathy Horyn wrote in the New York Times, "Mr. Lagerfeld said to forget about it. He was going to die with his boots on.") Lagerfeld has been creative director of Chanel for 33 years. But some other whisperings say that  that Hedi Slimane is set to replace the Kaiser at Chanel... 
But, in 2012, he told Vogue TV "Why should I stop working? If I do, I'll die and it'll all be finished."
Let´s take a deep breath and wait...next month’s Resort show in Cuba could very well be Lagerfeld’s runway swan song. And if so, he will leave a(nother) huge mark in Chanel (and Fashion) history, by performing a show in Cuba; the first one! 



Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Summer Festival Looks - The Festivals´ Fashion

Summer Music Festival Season is almost opening and you must be prepared to make the difference among the crowd! Take care of your look and make your appearance with style and attitude.

From Coachella, the  stylish electro-rock festival held in  California where the fashion crowd are preparing to attend to many fabulous European Music Festivals:

  • Glastonbury (Florence and the Machine, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams) - 22-26 June 2016, Glastonbury, UK
  • Creamfields (Armin van Buuren, The Chemical Brothers, Jamie Jones) - 26-28 August 2016, Daresbury, UK
  • Primavera Sound (The Black Keys, alt-J, Run The Jewels) - 2-4 June 2016, Barcelona, Spain
  • Rock am Ring & Rock im Park (Black Sabbath, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Volbeat) - 3-5 June 2016, Mendig and Nürnberg, Germany
  • Isle of Wight Festival (Queen + Adam Lambert, Faithless, Stereophonics) - 9-12 June 2016, Isle of Wight, UK
  • Ultra Europe (David Guetta, Hardwell, The Chemical Brothers) - 15-17 July 2016, Split, Croatia
  • Sziget Festival (Florence and the Machine, Martin Garrix, alt-J) - 10-17 August 2016, Budapest, Hungary
  • Wireless Festival (Drake, Avicii, David Guetta) - dates TBA, London, UK
  • EXIT Festival (Hardwell, Motörhead, Martin Garrix) - 7-10 July 2016, Novi Sad, Serbia
  • Roskilde (Red Hot Chili Peppers, New Order, PJ Harvey) - 25 June - 2 July 2016, Roskilde, Denmark
  • Tomorrowland (Martin Garrix, Sven Väth, Avicii) - 22-24 July 2016, Boom, Belgium


And last, but not least, Festivals in Portugal:

  • Alive Festival (Radiohead, The Chemical Brothers, Arcade Fire, Pixies) - 9-11 June 2016, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Rock in Rio Lisboa (Queen + Adam Lambert, Bruce Springsteen, Maroon 5, Hollywood Vampire, Avicii) – 19, 20, 27, 28, 29 May 2016, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Super Bock Super Rock (The National, Iggy Pop, Disclosure, Massive Attack, Bloc Party) – 14-16 June 2016, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Sudoeste (James Morrison) – 3-7 August 2016, Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal
  • Paredes de Coura (LCD Soundsystem, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Sleaford Mods)


Some have sold out in minutes, so run to your ticket before it flies!


Meanwhile, shop your Festival Fashion Look! Here our suggestions:






MARC by MARC JACOBS Over The Knee Black Leather Buckle Boots -Pre-loved 


CURRENT ELLIOT "The Stilleto" Skinny Jeans - Pre-loved


ROBERTO CAVALLI Purple Suede Leather Mini Skirt


GUCCI Runway Chain Large Leather "Jungle Grande" w/ Bamboo Detail Crossbody Messenger Handbag 


ZADIG & VOLTAIRE "Phoenix" Suede Boots - Pre-loved


MOSCHINO Corduroy Lace-Up Pencil Skirt - Pre-loved


STUDIO POLLINI Black Suede Ankle Boots with Buckle



GUCCI hand-woven braided beige & gold leather jacket




Thursday, March 24, 2016

Armani Annouces Fur Free Policity

Where is everyone going?  Raf Simons leaving Dior, or Hedi Slimane departing Saint Laurent, or even Alber Elbaz exiting Lanvin, this would unequivocally be the most significant "musical chairs" rocking the fashion industry in the last year. According to Page Six, the 82-year-old Karl Lagerfeld might leave his longtime post at Chanel (Lagerfeld has been at the helm of Chanel since 1983) after the brand's upcoming resort show in Cuba. 
So who will be sitting in which Trone?
Of course, the rumor mill has churned out this particular piece of gossip before. In 2009 and then again in 2010, Lagerfeld was said to be retiring, with Elbaz coming in as his replacement. (Of the 2009 iteration of that rumor, Cathy Horyn wrote in the New York Times, "Mr. Lagerfeld said to forget about it. He was going to die with his boots on.") Lagerfeld has been creative director of Chanel for 33 years. But some other whisperings say that  that Hedi Slimane is set to replace the Kaiser at Chanel... 
But, in 2012, he told Vogue TV "Why should I stop working? If I do, I'll die and it'll all be finished."
Let´s take a deep breath and wait...next month’s Resort show in Cuba could very well be Lagerfeld’s runway swan song. And if so, he will leave a(nother) huge mark in Chanel (and Fashion) history, by performing a show in Cuba; the first one! 



Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Je SUIS Bruxelles!


Yesterday has been another dark day ...  Lux-a-Porter is in solidarity with Brussels! 

I make a friends words, my own words:

"I’m a Christian, but I have Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Agnostic, …, friends.
I love them all, despite the differences.
I also have friends from Belgium, and my thoughts are going to them right now, namely my big friend Jean-Pierre Van Waeleghem.
The terrorist attacks of yesterday were not religious issues."

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

New York Fashion Week for Fall / Winter 2016-17 Menswear

On the Catwalk priorities are the opposite to the real live: man go in the front... 

So here´s our selection for the best men looks in New York Fashion Week:


Engineered Garments

My favourite; I couldn´t decide which looks to choose, cause I loved them all!





3.1 Phillip Lim





Ovadia & Sons 






Robert Geller







N.Hoolywood





Public School




Opening Ceremony




And guys, watch out because according to NY Fashion patterns, the camouflage will be back next Fall / Winter. So do not get rid of your military and camo clothes from 2 years ago!