PRIM AND PROPER
Ladylike with a wink, retro with a twist, tongue-in-cheek chic: from Erdem to Nina Ricci, to Altuzarra to new entry Victoria, Victoria Beckham, designers freely revisit their classics.
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Pajamas are the new tuxedo. As seen in New York at The Row and Thakoon (we are obsessed with the floral jumpsuit!), but also in Paris at Cédric Charlier and Vionnet, whose lilac hues are pastel perfection.
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Black and white is one of THE trends of the season. Opt for graphic patterns à la Polly Maggoo and strong contrasts for a bold new summer silhouette.
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Yes, it’s summer again–and with it the time for sunny enjoyment. We all still love our Tropicana prints and animal patterns, especially in extreme vivid colours and patchworks! Get the look with Kenzo’s digital and fluorescent prints, Manish Arora’s urban-chic pieces and distinctive accessories courtesy of Jérôme Dreyfuss and Pierre Hardy.
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Rich colors in luxurious-but-modern prints make for powerful silhouettes. As seen at Prabal Gurung and Pierre Hardy and on the runways of Cédric Charlier and Peter Pilotto, this Spring/Summer 2013 is not for the wallflowers!
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New to thecorner.com, Wanda Nylon provides the perfect collection of see-through raincoats and waterproof hats (think less cyborg, more retro-futuristic–with a touch of experimentation). The transparent look, albeit with a more feminine feel, was also a hit at Nina Ricci show. And across the Channel, Christopher Kane subversively gaffer-taped his spring line-up.
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ERDEM
A pioneer of the new London scene, Erdem has established new standards of femininity with a ground-breaking approach to print and textiles. Here, the designer discusses his style evolution–from his signature florals to the mood of the season–in an exclusive chat with Maria Luisa.
NINA RICCI
Creative director Peter Copping has taken the Nina Ricci woman in an exciting new direction, masterfully blending a romantic heritage with a taste for all things beautiful and polished.
Nicholas Kirkwood
After rising to exceptional heights on the strength of his ultra-covetable platform heels, Nicholas Kirkwood has established himself as a true footwear visionnaire. From his eponymous, Paris-inspired collections to the avant-garde styles designed for Erdem and Peter Pilotto, the designer truly pushes the boundaries this season between fashion, art and architecture.
Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne has been an iconic name in fashion for the last forty years, Manish Arora has now reinvented the brand with the most contemporary of collections. Long-time supporter and friend Maria Luisa joins the Indian designer at his Parisian studio.
Kenzo
The unstoppable duo behind Opening Ceremony is now the exciting creative force behind Kenzo. By injecting the house with a welcome blast of energy, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim have struck the perfect balance between edge and heritage.
Christopher Kane
Christopher Kane, the alluring Scottish designer, is a nexus of great talent and big ideas. A master at recreating familiar items in new ways, Kane's fresh perspective translates into a series of iconic must-haves, some of which have earned the designer a well-deserved spot in fashion's hall of fame.
Theyskens' Theory
How did New York-based luxury contemporary label Theory find a perfect match in Belgian-born Parisian-grown creative mind Olivier Theyskens? Maria Luisa sits down with the designer, ten years after their first encounter, to exchange recollections and predictions.
Carven
Guillaume Henry has brought new life to Carven, the famed French fashion house, with his tongue-in-cheek contemporary vision of modern couture. Maria Luisa's converses with this uncoventional and insightful creative director
Pierre Hardy
Footwear architect and Parisian visionaire Pierre Hardy joins Maria Luisa in a chat that covers everything from dance to illustration, including, of course, shoes.
Haider Ackermann
In a rare moment of intimacy months after his acclaimed menswear debut, Haider Ackermann reveals a profound sensibility that stems far beyond the sartorial. Discover why Maria Luisa has dubbed this designer fashion's poetic soul.
Rick Owens
The design master discusses his highly personal vision with longtime friend and accomplice Maria Luisa.
ABOUT MARIA LUISA
Photography Olivier Zahm
Maria Luisa Poumaillou is a genuine bloodhound when it comes to sniffing out young talent. It all began in 1988 when she opened her first store with her husband Daniel on the rue Cambon in Paris. With little experience in the fashion business, the new owner relied on her personal taste, quickly developing a knack for locating promising designers, from the then-unknown John Galliano to Alexander McQueen, Helmut Lang, Martin Margiela, Nicolas Ghesquière, Riccardo Tisci and Christopher Kane. Since then, the native Venezuelan has become internationally renowned for her alternative take on fashion, with a boutique within Paris's legendary Printemps Department Store, stand alone stores in Hong Kong and Qatar, and a worldwide online presence via thecorner.com.
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