MERRY X-MAS

☆ Merry Christmas everyone!!! ☆

I hope you have a wonderful time
full of love, peace, warmth, health and happiness

(what is Christmas without Mariah Carey???)

Oneindig Schier

 I'm not exaggerating if I say that this is my favorite editorial of the Dutch Vogue (thus far). 

Alone. An hauntingly beautiful beach. 

Oversized silhouettes. Sleek hair.

Enchanting.

Mirte Maas by Annemarieke van Drimmelen

Vogue Netherlands, November 2012

Playlist #4: December

New month, new playlist - as usual -

Django Django - Default

Peter, Bjorn & John - Young Folks

Tim Knol - Sam

Rae Morris - Grow

Grizzly Bear - Yet Again

Fleet Foxes - Mykonos

Imaginary Family - The Bird Watcher

First Aid Kit - Wolf

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home

I'm dreaming of a white christmas already ;)

Confirmed: Alexander Wang for Balenciaga

Today is confirmed that Alexander Wang is the new creative director of Balenciaga.

PPR, who own Balenciaga, have made an official statement. 'The Balenciaga fashion house and its staff are proud to welcome Alexander Wang, whose proven talent, modernity and individual and cosmopolitan vision of design will naturally embrace and enrich the unique heritage of this fashion house which will soon be one hundred years old.' told Isabel Guichot, president and CEO of Balenciaga. Alexander Wang has responsibility for designing the brand’s women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories collections, as well as for Balenciaga’s image. Alongside his new duties at Balenciaga, Alexander Wang will continue his activities with his own, independently-owned fashion house. 'I am deeply honoured to embark on this new role for a brand and house that I have such great admiration and respect for', said the 28-year-old designer.

A new era has started!

What do you think of Alex Wang's appointment?

Breaking News: Christopher Kane to Balenciaga?

Woke up this morning with some exciting news: Christopher Kane is the new designer of Balenciaga! Of course I regret Nicolas Ghesquière leaving. He really did something extraordinary at the house. But I'm sure Christopher will be a good successor as he did great things with his own label and with Versus.

 F/W 2011

 S/S 2009

 F/W 2009

S/S 2010

Christopher Kane is undoubtly the best man for this job

(as it is not an easy task to beat Nicolas Ghesquière, let's be honest)

UPDATE: Several French sources, including Le Nouvel Observateur, reported that Christopher Kane was appointed creative director. This rumor was denied by his spokesman. 'The rumors are based on nothing.'
This afternoon it was announced that Kane stops after three years at Versus. Donatella Versace will now design the capsule collections for Versace's sister-brand.
Balenciaga's CEO Isabel Guichot has confirmed that she has a list of potential candidates. There is speculation about big names like Alexander Wang, Joseph Altuzarra and Bouchra Jarrar.
The plans of  Nicolas Ghesquière are still unknown.

Spring 2013 Trend Report: Eastern Promises

 Christopher Kane

 Prada

 Etro

 Emilio Pucci

 Etro

 Emilio Pucci

 Prada

 Emilio Pucci

 Etro

 Prada

The Middle East is always a great inspiration for leading fashion designers. Not only because of the rich culture, but also bacause of the growing Asian market. Many fashion houses expand to the far east and Asian woman buy haute couture more than ever. So it's nice to see that development on the catwalk.

That means there were a lot of flowers, origami folding, dragons, silks and kimonos.

The only collection that wasn't quite my thing, sorry Miuccia, was Prada. Imagine towering platforms with socks AND bows AND gold (why?)!

Playlist #3: November

Natalia Kills - Controversy

Sumera - Bright Lies

Marina and the Diamonds - How To Be A Heartbreaker

Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch - Sweet Nothing

Drake ft. Rihanna - Take Care

Adele - Skyfall

OMG, I'm so excited! Within a few days I will see the one and only Marina of Marina and the Diamonds perform live! Can't wait! Her support act will be Sumera. A Dutch vocalist who participated at X Factor. Her EP is definitely worth listening to and it really has an international appeal.

About the rest of the playlist: I'm in the mood for dancing lately (haha) and Skyfall from Adele is just a masterpiece!

Enjoy!