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Many of the world’s most stylish women are devotees to a name in fashion: Naeem Khan. Committed to adorning elegant women in clothes befitting their refinement, his glittering fan base of starlets and socialites includes Beyonce, Eva Longoria, Debra Messing, Carrie Underwood, Kim Cattrall and Queen Noor of Jordan, and his designs have graced the silver screen in fashion film classics like Dreamgirls and Sex and the City.

His luxurious collection consists of impeccably cut dresses, sophisticated gowns and chic cashmere separates – all embroidered by hand. Khan was born in India and grew up surrounded by design. He cultivated his vast knowledge of textiles under the watchful eyes of his grandfather and father, both well known in India for designing intricate clothing worn by the royal families. As a child, he was mesmerized by the handwork produced in their workshops, and always knew he wanted to be part of their intensely visual culture. As a teenager, Khan moved to the United States and apprenticed for Halston, where he absorbed the ethos of modern restraint, and the secrets of draping and cutting fabric to create a clean, elegant, timeless silhouette. Between the equally opulent but aesthetically opposite worlds of his father and Halston, Khan’s style was nurtured and his aesthetic was born.

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Photographer – David Roemer / Atelier Management
Model – Tanya Dziahileva / Marilyn
Fashion Editor – Sarah Gore Reeves / Art Department
Hair – Keith Carpenter / The Wall Group
Makeup – Hung Vanngo / The Wall Group
Manicure – Liang / WTM

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British accessory brand Mulberry has been named as the next designer brand to design a limited edition collection for Target America. Known for creating classic ‘IT’ bags like the Roxanne, Bayswater, Emmy, Mabel and the most recent hit, the Alexa, Mulberry has a lot of celebrity fans from Kate Moss to Sienna Miller, Alexa Chung, Emma Watson and Kate Bosworth.

WWD announced that the collection will launch on October 10, 2010 with the limited edition handbag collection called Mulberry for Target.

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Il brand inglese Mulberry sarà il prossimo designer per una collezione in edizione limitata per Target America. Conosciuto per aver creato “IT bags” come Roxanne, Bayswater, Emmy, Mabel e la più recente Alexa, Mulberry ha fan del calibro di Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Alexa Chung, Emma Watson e Kate Bosworth.

Il magazine WWD ha annunciato che la collezione sarà lanciata a ottobre 2010, con una collezione di borse in edizione limitata chiamata Mulberry for Target.

• T-shirt by Jc De Castelbajac
• High waisted shorts by H&M

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Exclusively for YOOXYGEN, the first Katharine Hamnett Beachwear Collection, created by the British designer famous for her ecological awareness. A collection of bathing suits and beach accessories made from organic, renewable materials, in complete respect for the environment and the sea. Glamour, yes; but eco-friendly as well!

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Nicholas Kirkwood Fall 2010 collection

Sarah Burton, the late Alexander McQueen’s right-hand design aide, has been named creative director of the London-based fashion house.

Burton – who grew up in Manchester and graduated from Central Saint Martins in 1997 – worked with McQueen for sixteen years. Having joined the brand in 1996, she has worked as head of womenswear design since 2000 and was credited with completing the designer’s autumn/winter 2010-11 collection in time for Paris Fashion Week in March, following his suicide less than a month earlier.

The collection received rave reviews from retailers and the fashion press.

“The creation of modern, beautifully crafted clothes was at the heart of Lee’s vision. I intend to stay true to his legacy,” commented Burton on the announcement.

Gucci Group affirmed they would continue the company in McQueen’s name shortly after his death, stating that the designer had set the “building blocks of the brand” that would allow the business to thrive.

Jonathan Akeroyd, president and ceo of Alexander McQueen said: “We are delighted that Sarah has agreed to take on the role of creative director. Having worked alongside Lee McQueen for more than 14 years, she has a deep understanding of his vision, which will allow the company to stay true to its core values.”

Burton’s appointment will help strengthen the future of the company, which continues to press forward – with plans to launch a men’s underwear collection under license to Italy’s Albisetti SpA in June.

“Sarah is extremely talented and under her creative leadership we are ready to enter a new phase in the brand’s history,” said Akeroyd.

Robert Polet, president and ceo of Gucci Group added: “Sarah has a real talent, a close understanding of the brand, and the vision necessary to take it forward. We will be giving full support to Sarah and the team in the coming years.”

Via UK Vogue

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Sarah Burton, collaboratrice fidata di Alexander McQueen, è stata nominata direttrice creativa della maison fondata dal compianto designer britannico. Il comunicato della Alexander McQueen e del Gucci Group è arrivato oggi e in esso si dice che da questo momento in avanti la Burton si occuperà della supervisione creativa e dello sviluppo di tutte le collezioni dell’etichetta.

Trentacinque anni, nata a Manchester, la Burton ha cominciato a lavorare per McQueen nel 1996, quando ancora frequentava l’ultimo anno della Central Saint Martins, dove lo stesso stilista morto suicida a febbraio si era diplomato. Nominata head designer per il womenswear nel 2000, lavorava a strettissimo contatto con Lee McQueen.

“Al cuore della visione di Lee – ha dichiarato la Burton – vi era la creazione di abiti moderni e magnificamente realizzati. Intendo rispettare fino in fondo questa sua eredità”.

“Siamo molto lieti – ha affermato Jonathan Akeroyd, presidente e ceo di Alexander McQueen, commentando la nomina – che Sarah abbia accettato di assumere il ruolo di direttrice creativa. Avendo lavorato a fianco di Lee McQueen per più di 14 anni, ha una conoscenza profonda della sua visione, il che permetterà all’azienda di rimanere fedele ai suoi valori fondanti. Sarah ha un grande talento e sotto la sua guida creativa ci apprestiamo ad entrare in una nuova fase della storia del brand”.

“La nostra società – ha aggiunto Robert Polet, presidente e ceo del Gucci Group, che possiede il 51% della casa di moda Alexander McQueen – conferma nel modo più assoluto il proprio impegno nei confronti del marchio Alexander McQueen, che ha dimostrato un alto livello di fidelizzazione della propria clientela e una grande capacità di ripresa anche dopo la tragica scomparsa del proprio fondatore. Sarah ha un grande talento, un’ottima conoscenza del brand e la visione necessaria a mandarlo avanti. Daremo pieno supporto a Sarah e a tutta la squadra negli anni a venire”.

Via UK Vogue