BEST FASHION MOVIES

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA – DAVID FINERMAN (2006)

Based on Lauren Weisberger’s homonymous 2003 novel, The Devil Wears Prada tells the story of a young girl, Andrea Sachs (played by Anne Hathaway) struggling to survive in her job at one of the most illustrious fashion magazines in the world as co-assistant to editor in chief Miranda Priestly (interpreted by Meryl Streep). The great cast boasts also Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. Meryl Streep gained her 14th Oscar as Best Actess for her outstanding interpretation of Priestly, a character probably inspired by US Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

YVES SAINT LAURENT 2014

If you are considered of one of the greatest names in fashion history, who had such an incredible story, you deserve more than just one movie about your life! There are several movies about Saint Laurent: “L’amour fou” (2010) tells the life story of this great designer from the perspective of his big love, soul mate and business partner Pierre Bergé. In 2014 there were even two movies released telling the live of Yves Saint Laurent: Saint aurent and Yves Saint Laurent, which is named as the best one.

COCO CHANEL 2009

To perfect our knowledge about the biggest fashion designer, we were blessed when Coco Chanel was released in 2009. A very nice movie showing the early life of Gabrielle Chanel, better known as Coco Chanel, the big designer who relieved women from the corsage in the late twenties. A very well done and romantic movie with the charming Audrey Tautou in the leading role.

FACTORY GIRL – GEORGE HICKENLOOPER (2006)

Factory girl is the biopic based on the life of 1960s iconic superstar and Andy Warhol’s muse Edie Sedgwick, starring Sienna Miller. A modern interpretation of one the most popular fashion myths of the 60s, which however received lots of negative critiques by the living representatives of the Factory. For a deeper look at the life of the incredible Edie it’s worth watching the docu-film Ciao! Manhattan where Edie and the other characters play the role of themselves.

VALENTINO: THE LAST EMPEROR 2008

Coming from one fashion icon to the next one: Valentino Garavani.

This movie shows the life of Valentino and is very amusing and adorable. You really get the feeling to meet the legendary designer through this movie or at least you seem to know him as good as an old friend after you watched this funny and emotional movie about a man who reached for the stars and really got them.

LAGERFELD CONFIDENTIAL 2007

Karl Lagerfeld is not only creative director for Fendi and Coco Chanel, which is considered as the most famous fashion brand in the world, he is a brand by himself! With his white ponytail, black sunglasses and high starched collars he has become a legend in the fashion industry. Lagerfeld Confidential gives you a really deep insight of Karl Lagerfeld as a designer and as a person. If you want to talk about fashion, this documentary simply mustn’t miss in your movie collection.

GIA 1998

A grammy-winning fashion drama tells the true story about Gia Carangi starring Angelina Jolie, that shows the up’s and down’s of being a supermodel in the eighties, fighting with temptations like drugs and the exploding sex-scene from these century. Gia was one of the first famous women who died of HIV. A good insight of the fashion scene in a very wild and obsessive time period.

TONY WARD BRIDAL COLLECTION - 2016

Tony Ward, son of a well known couturier based in Beirut, grew up in the effervescent world of Fashion, surrounded by the most beautiful silks and the perfectly cut suits which made his father famous among high society women.

 At the age of 18, he enrolled in the most prestigious Fashion Design school in Paris, "L'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne"

After working for seven years with Claude Montana at Lanvin, with Gianfranco Ferré at Christian Dior couture then with Karl Lagerfeld at Chloé, learning the secrets of Haute Couture techniques up to the highest standards, he was ready to launch his own brand. 

 His talent, combined with the master craftsmanship of the family Atelier, led him create Collections of Couture gowns of exquisite femininity and sophistication.

The sublime Spring 2015 couture presentation by Tony Ward early this year had us eagerly anticipating for the latest from the Lebanese designer, and the his newest bridal collection certainly didn’t disappoint! Tony Ward’sSpring 2016 bridal collection, launched at Kleinfeld during New York International Bridal Week recently, features the perfect balance of fresh, modern detailing with elegant twists to time-honored silhouettes.

 “The inspiration and concept for Ward’s premiere bridal collection stem from his interpretation of roses and florals in abstract paintings – the body and silhouettes reflect discoveries found in nature’s endless shapes and figures. 

  Ward created a sophisticated and trend-worthy bridal collection featuring richly embroidered bodices and slim a-line skirts; the fabric paired with Ward’s unique designs offer a three-dimensional feel with a decidedly modern edge.

 Tightly fitted bodices emphasize the waist, where subtle floral embellishments add flavor, texture and individuality to the simple, structured forms – a perfect combination for the modern day bride.”

Tony Ward’s 2016 bridal collection will be available exclusively at Kleinfeld in the USA.

2016 S/S BOYS & GIRLS COLOR TREND

Take a first look at the top kids graphic trends for Spring/Summer 16 as forecasted by Fashion Snoops. For girls, we see a large influx of nature inspired graphics. Animals are of course a go-to and for Spring we look at our favorite humble pets. For boys, we have brought together the strongest graphic expressions, inspired by the runways and our current surroundings - from our love of travel and the ocean, to a love of hand drawn conversationals. 

Girls’ Trend Direction

For Girls Spring 2016 graphics we see a large influx of Nature inspired graphics. Animals are of course a go-to and for Spring we look at our favorite humble pets. Newness comes from the underwater sea creatures we are seeing as illustrated and photo real versions are equally relevant. Key images, which are most fitting and fresh for girls include jellyfish, seahorses, coral and koi fish.

Nature’s Lens

Nature’s Lens has evolved from Ethereal Magic as we focused on the freshest aesthetic that looks to the fine details and beauty of Mother Nature. We look under our microscope at a zoomed-in version of leaves, flowers, fruit and bugs. Butterflies are exceptionally vital for girls and the color palette is of soft citrus. Scientific sketches are also relevant, as botany study is rife for SS16. This graphic story complements our Live Visionary story.

Sea Creatures

This trend is great for all ages, allowing for great variation in design and medium used. Illustrated and photo real versions are equally relevant. Key images, which are most fitting for girls, and also offer something new include jellyfish, seahorses, coral and koi fish. The fish takes on a particularly Asian sensibility.

Story Time

Story Time is one of the most directional trends of the season, open to many interpretations. Here we see the clothing telling a story. Its like a modern take on toil de jouy, as we see little scenes play out on our girls silhouettes. Each print has a particular style, although always illustrated, as we see little characters in the world they live in. We were particularly enthralled by the idea of synchronized swimmers and the color palette is decidedly pastel.

Boys’ Trend Direction

For Spring 2016 we have brought together the strongest graphic expressions for boys, inspired by the runway, our current surroundings and what is particularly inspiring us right now. From our love of travel and the ocean, to a love of hand drawn conversationals- novelists, artists and destinations have all been part of our research, strengthening each call out.

Sea Life

One of the strongest pattern expressions for Spring, Travelers Notebook takes us on an adventurous tour of vast places as we imagine being a travel writer; of all the places we would travel to and of all the encounters we would jot down. Map prints are still relevant, although postage stamps and hand-written notes are what is inspiring us. Trompe-Loeil designs of backpacks and travel essentials are also a nice addition for boys.

Traveler’s Notebook

One of the strongest pattern expressions for Spring, Travelers Notebook takes us on an adventurous tour of vast places as we imagine being a travel writer; of all the places we would travel to and of all the encounters we would jot down. Map prints are still relevant, although postage stamps and hand-written notes are what is inspiring us. Trompe-Loeil designs of backpacks and travel essentials are also a nice addition for boys.

Tropical Vacation

The moody undercurrent to the tropical theme was what inspired us for boys. The imagery is of the expected hibiscus florals, palm leaves and tropical birds, but the color palette is muted and less saturated.

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2016 S/S MAN COLOR TRENDS

Color has slowly evolved in importance for menswear, becoming increasingly important for a market that places such emphasis on elevated and updated basics. For S/S 16, the dominant palettes on Fashion Snoops’ radar all confirm various themes that place a renewed focus on contemporary sport, archetypes of men’s uniforms, and plenty of luxe classics that can translate to cityscapes, island getaways, or country scenes. 

SUMMER EXPERIENCE - BRIGHTS PALETTE

Seaside is presented as a vibrant selection of mid-tones. Bubblegum pink plays an essential role, while newer shades of Coral and Melon are influenced by pink and grapefruit casts. Orchid and Aqua are offered as emerging fashion colors. Custard is lively, yet not overly saturated, shade of yellow. Chartreuse is introduced as a new lime.

GRASS TURF

Although it was a small showing on the runways, chlorophyll green is an emerging part of a vegetable palette that offers technical newness to the many active looks of the season.

LIMONCELLO

Strongly acidic shades of yellow inject an energetic dose of newness to menswear for spring. Often paired back to black or other primary shades, it looks best on technical materials with some level of luster.

SOFT NOSTALGIA - PASTELS PALETTE

Like sun-faded photographs, Soft Nostalgia continues the conversation of pastels in menswear. Seen by many as a kind of “new neutral,” many of the hues are based in some kind of beige. Buff and mauve mist have some similarities to skin tones or other “barely there” colors, while petal pink, faded sunshine, orange rind, sea foam, and shoreline blue are all common occurrences from the best part of summer nature.

ORANGE RIND

Orange remains a key directional accent color for S/S 16. With more of a yellow cast than last summer, it looks good on both active-inspired sportswear as well as more contemporary tailoring or wovens.

MAUVE MIST

Mauve Mist presents an option that is rooted in pastels yet can also function as an updated neutral.

EARTHEN TREASURES - MID TONES PALETTE

In keeping with nature being the largest influence for S/S 16, the largest group of colors for menswear is Earthen Treasures. With adventure being at the forefront of most collections, hues that are deeply rooted in both the barren and prosperous landscape are ripe with opportunity for all classifications. Drab green, French blue, and butterscotch all have less saturated shades than last season, offering up a masculine yet refined option. Other colors like vintage indigo, sunset gold, tyrian purple, chilled malbec, and sienna brown are drenched with rich, warm, and juicy layers. Much of the inspiration for this color group lies in the literal treasures that surround us — everything from mushrooms, botany, infused soil, and plant extracts.

DEEP OCEAN

Luxurious shades of dark teal reflect the summer landscape. Mostly shown in tonal variations, it is forecasted to be one of the key hues for menswear for S/S 16.

BUTTER SCOTCH

Sugary shades of hard candy add a richness to spring. Butterscotch is the perfect evolution of orange and khaki from last spring - an emerging new neutral.

SIENNA BROWN

Red-cast shades of Earth brown point to an increasing acceptance of non-traditional hues used as ‘new’ neutrals for menswear.

VINTAGE INDIGO

After several seasons of inky blue, shades of indigo get a very subtle faded, desaturated appearance for S/S 16.

ORGANIC FEELINGS - NEUTRALS PALETTE

While neutral colors are a perennial part of menswear, the importance has only grown over the last few seasons with a marketplace placing increasing emphasis on classic styles and super clean silhouettes. For S/S 16, a subtle green and grey cast makes up many of the colors — hues like mushroom, faint grey, chamois, and tailored grey. Tailored grey and British khaki are traditional options for spring inspired by utilitarian influences, military uniforms, and time-honored suiting. While they’re not exactly fashion-forward, these colors are “just there,” meaning they perfectly complement any of the other color groups for the season.

CHAMOIS

Inspired by light-haired summer goat hair, chamois is small yet impactful for next summer. As a key alternative to faded yellow and light khaki, it is a new neutral for next season.

FAINT GREY

With subtle tones of misty purple, faint grey is a key neutral for outerwear and tailoring next spring.

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This S/S 2016 Men's Color Seasonal Guide by Fashion Snoops is a comprehensive report, breaking down the key women’s colors & palettes for the Spring/Summer 2016 season. The focus with this report is to demonstrate the most influential color families and combinations as well as direct you to emerging hues.

2016 S/S WOMEN COLOR TRENDS

Fashion Snoops’ Spring/Summer 16 Color Forecast identifies five key palettes: Backyard, Soft Nostalgia, Seaside, Desert Bloom and Heirlooms. Soft Nostalgia plays the most important role with a continuation of pastels that become notably more saturated. Desert Bloom refreshes the notion of neutrals with new base tones and enticing fashion colors that offer a new perspective.

SEASIDE - VIBRANT MID TONES PALETTE

Seaside is presented as a vibrant selection of mid-tones. Bubblegum pink plays an essential role, while newer shades of Coral and Melon are influenced by pink and grapefruit casts. Orchid and Aqua are offered as emerging fashion colors. Custard is lively, yet not overly saturated, shade of yellow. Chartreuse is introduced as a new lime.

CORAL

Coral is a new pink this season, with salmon undertones.

HEIRLOOM - JEWEL TONES PALETTE

Jewel tones remain relevant for Spring/Summer 2016 with a new offering of Heirlooms. Red and green continue to play the most significant roles, including familiar shades of dark Burgundy and brighter Ruby. Green becomes more influenced by blues with Evergreen and Dark Teal colors. While Navy progresses as an influential base color, Indigo offers a new alternative. Grape purple is featured as a new fashion color. 

BURGUNDY

After much success in recent seasons, burgundy is back for Spring.

INDIGO

Indigo presents a strong option somewhere in between navy and cobalt.

DARK TEAL

Dark Teal offers a new fashion color that adds newness especially to retro looks.

DESERT BLOOM - NEUTRALS PALETTE

The Desert Bloom color palette combines earthy neutrals along with emerging fashion colors. Base hues of Khaki, Hazy Taupe and Twine are enlivened by richer bases like Dark Roast and Olive. Red casted Rust and orange casted Copper both play influential roles, while Marigold is a yellow with significant orange influence. Persimmon keeps the palette lively et to pink and orange casts. Cooler hues include Soldier Blue, Moonstone and Pine.

PERSIMMON

Persimmon combines desert orange with pink for a sunset fashion color.

HAZY TAUPE

Hazy Taupe brings a darker grey casted neutral into the spectrum.

MOONSTONE BLUE

Moonstone Blue is an exciting new fashion color in the Desert Bloom palette.

SOFT NOSTALGIA - PASTELS PALETTE

Soft Nostalgia addresses pastels as one of the most important groups of the season, lead notably by Blue Hydrangea. Chambray offers a greyer, saturated blue alternative. Pink is a focus from saturated mid-tones of Peony to whitened Ice Pink, peach tinted Rose Champagne and purple casted Lilac. Other fashion pastels include more saturated hues of Wisteria purple, Lemon Chiffon and Sea Glass green. Neutral base tones include a fleshy Buff, utility Ecru and Bone. Dust complements Soft Nostalgia as this season’s exclusive grey. 

BLUE HYDRANGEA

Blue Hydrangea is easily the most essential pastel of the season, lending a soft commercial appeal.

LEMON CHIFFON

Lemon Chiffon brings yellow to the pastel range with creamy undertones.

BACKYARD - BRIGHTS PALETTE

Backyard brights offer a lively conversation anchored by warm and cool hues. Green plays a pivotal role in both Spring Green and a brighter shade of Grass, while Canary offers a brightly saturated yellow. Red progresses forward with Candy Apple as a key color. Another popular commercial option is Electric Blue, while Periwinkle really brings something new to the table. Though orange generally downtrends, Clementine remains.

PERIWINKLE

Periwinkle is one of the most popular blues of the season, positioned as a brighter summer alternative to Electric Blue.

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This S/S 2016 Women's Color Seasonal Guide by Fashion Snoops is a comprehensive report, breaking down the key women’s colors & palettes for the Spring/Summer 2016 season. The focus with this report is to demonstrate the most influential color families and combinations as well as direct you to emerging hues.

RICHEST SINGERS IN THE WORLD

Beyoncé, $1 Billion

more than any other woman in the history of the awards. She and her mother own a women’s fashion line called House of Deréon.

Celine Dion, $800 Million

The French-Canadian singer Celine, has a net worth of $800 million. She sings in a wide variety of languages, boosting her record sales to more than 200 million copies worldwide and making her one of the best-selling female artists of all time. She has won five Grammys, including Record of the Year for “My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from Titanic)”. She owns a number of businesses, such as Nickels Restaurant chain and Le Mirage Golf Club.

Madonna, $700 Million

Madonna has a net worth of $700 million. Selling more than 300 million records worldwide, she is the best-selling female recording artist of all time. She is also the top touring female artist, having toured nine times and grossing $1.14 billion. She has won 20 MTV Video Music Awards, more than any other artist, and seven Grammys. The singer owns four fashion brands.

Mariah Carey, $510 Million

Mariah Carey has a net worth of $510 million. Her self-titled debut album gained multiplatinum status, and the hits just kept coming. She has sold over 200 million records worldwide, has had 18 number one singles in the United States, and has won five Grammys. She has also worked with a number of charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Fresh Air Fund. She donated the royalties from three of her singles to charities, as well.

Gloria Estefan, $500 Million

The Cuban-born singer Gloria has a net worth of $500 million. She’s sold 100 million records worldwide, and as the most successful Latin singer, she’s sold 31.5 million of those records in the United States. She has won seven Grammys, and was named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in 2008. She and her husband own several restaurants and two hotels, as well as a minor ownership in the NFL team, the Miami Dolphins.

Dolly Parton, $450 Million

Dolly has a net worth of $450 million. Well known for her work as a country singer, Dolly Parton has sold over 100 million singles and albums worldwide. She has written over 3,000 songs, 25 of which were number one on the Billboard Country charts. She owns the theme park Dollywood in Tennessee, and is also involved in charitable programs such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a literacy program that gives books to children and is funded through Parton’s own income