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Monday, 16 March 2009
Pink and Green Chanel Fashion Show
While my visit in Paris, I was invited to the fashion show of Chanel that took place in the Grand Palais. I really enjoyed the show, as well as the collection. The introduction of pink and green colours gives a very nice touch on the usually black and white tweed clothes. Among the guests were Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Mila Jovovich, Lily Allen, Mario Testino, Freida Pinto, Olga Kurylengo, Anna Mouglalis, etc. I have to add that the general organisation of the sho was exceptional..
Monday, 19 May 2008
1st Cannes Film Festival
It is one of the world's oldest, most influential and prestigious film festivals. It is held annually (usually in the month of May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, in Cannes. The most prestigious award given out at Cannes is the Palme d'Or for the best film.

El dia 20 de Septiembre de 1946, el Festival de Cine Internacional - el primer evento internacional importante después de la guerra - abrió a sus puertas en lo que era antes el Casino de Cannes. El calendario de festival incluia 'The Lost Weekend' pelicula de director Billy Wilder, 'The Open City' de Roberto Rosselini, 'The Battle of Rails' de René Clement, y 'Brief Encounter' de David Lean.
Es uno de los festivales mas antiguos, más influyentes y mas prestigiosos de cine. Se organiza una vez al año (normalmente durante el mes de Mayo) al Palais des Festivals et des Congrès en Cannes. El premio más prestigioso que se da es la Palma de Oro, y va para la mejor pelicula.
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Friday, 9 May 2008
Frank Horvat's very first fashion photograph
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Monday, 7 April 2008
The new Gentleman

Men sometimes seem to have forgotten how a man shall be dressed and how he shall behave. Throughout history, men as well as women have been judged by the cut of their clothing, the style of their hair, the quality and quantity of their accessories, and their behaviour. Looking good and behave well, has always contributed to one's success in business, relationships, and social status.
There are many men out there that do not change their favourite pair of jeans or t-shirt even if they have to attend formal ceremonies such as weddings and christenings. You only have to think of all these men in past centuries that were required to wear lacy cravats, tons of make up, tights, strange shoes, and wigs. At that time ribbons showed power, and lace good breeding.
In 1886, the famous book Martine's Handbook of Etiquette stated what was necessary for a gentleman of that time, something that can be applied even today:
"A well dressed man does not require so much an extensive as a varied wardrobe. He wants a different costume for every season and every occasion; but if what he selects is simple rather than striking, he may appear in the same clothes as often as he likes, as long as they are fresh and appropriate to the season and the object"
"...a gentleman has to attract the attention only because of his elegance and good behaviour; never for the excess of his jewellery or vulgar taste of dressing up..."
"...a gentleman's dress should be studiously neat, leaving no other impression than that of a well dressed gentleman..."
Although nowadays ribbons and laces are not quite necessary, still lots of men confuse the concept of being well dressed or following the etiquette, with being old fashioned. This is absolutely not the case. A well cut suit with a good quality fabric, together with the correct behaviour are still important tags for elegance and social status.
Forget your t-shirts, jeans and sneakers at least once in a while. Forget that manners and chivalry are out of fashion. We need nice looking and elegant men again.

Olvidad vuestras camisetas, vaqueros y sneakers de vez en cuanto. Olvidad que modales y caballerosidad estan pasados de moda. Necesitamos hombres elegantes y bien vestidos de nuevo.
Brioni, Canali, Cerruti, Armani, Zegna, and Loewe have the concept of a well dressed man for every occasion. Casas como Brioni, Canali, Cerruti, Armani, Zegna, y Loewe tienen muy presente el concepto de un hombre bien vestido para cada ocasión.
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Friday, 28 March 2008
Philip Treacy launches Royal Ascot 2008
For second year, Royal Ascot will also be hosting the Royal Ascot Fashion Show in the Bessborough Restaurant, bringing together top designers from around the world. Royal Ascot runs from 17 - 21 June. Visit http://www.ascot.co.uk/ for more information and to book tickets..

Aparte de su famosa carrera de caballos, Royal Ascot es también famoso por sombreros y vestidos. Philip Treacy, el famoso creador de sombreros, se esta preparando para el evento. Ha creado y fotografiado esta increíble imagen. La modelo es Martha Sitwell, con outfit de Alexander McQueen. Charles Barnett, ejecutivo del hipódromo de Ascot, esta encantado con el resultado, llamándolo ‘el epitome de la sofisticación y del estilo’. ¡Estamos todos encantados con el resultado!
Por segundo año, Royal Ascot organizara el Royal Ascot Fashion Show en el restaurante Bessborough. En este desfile se unirán algunos de los mejores diseñadores del mundo. Royal Ascot empieza el 17 de Junio y termina el 21 de Junio. Visite http://www.ascot.co.uk/ para más información y reserva de entradas.



