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Amour Propre: be comfortable in your own skin.

“Imagine living in a world where the cool thing is being cool to others for who they are and not what they are trying to be.”

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Amour Propre means having self-love, self-respect. The philosophy behind it is simple; be comfortable in your own skin. Self-Acceptance.

Calvin Rafah founded Amour Propre on the idea of anti-bullying. What started out as an anti-bullying idea, evolved into a campaign to inspire acceptance in general. The brand is dedicated to promote and carry the message of peace through its apparel.

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Amour Propre ended up in San Jose, California in order to collaborate with a peer mentorship program by the name of “Little HEROES.” Little HEROES program is to empower, mentor, and build leaders of the future. They believe that inclusion and self direction are key components in helping the youth become young leaders at school and key factors in the community. Little HEROES main focus is to create a sense of confidence and ownership in youth and provide outlets to help mentor and guide them.

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Amour Propre’s mission is to act as a change agent and provide outreach in schools and communities on anti-bullying. They have developed a new approach in creating walking billboards in the form of clothing to broadcast this important message. Amour Propre wants to take a different approach by providing people the means to visually express their stance in the anti-bullying campaign. Amour Propre clothing will shine light on the act of bullying in schools and communities.

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Thank You

Krystel

http://www.amourpro.com/

 

 

 

 

Gold Label Collection: Vivienne Westwood

 

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A few days ago,I visited the Vivienne Westwood showroom in London and I admired the last collection SS 2015 “Gold Label”. With a touch of magic, a feeling of fairy tales and a campaign to protect the planet, the SS 2015 “Gold Label” collection tells an enchanting story: inspirations include Frederick Worth, the ‘father of haute couture’. Worth’s influence can be seen in collection silhouettes; particularly on dresses, skirts and the tailored pieces of the collection.

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With a similar aesthetic, the Dangerous Liaisons coat, from ther AW 1995/96 “Gold Label” show, has been re-visited in silk cotton taffeta with lace embroidery – adding to the historical feel. Prints reference the Wallace Collection, the anti-fracking campaign and a harlequin pattern. While the use of the fig leaf represents Adam and Eve, who Vivienne and Andreas play in a film for End Ecocide – which supports the protection of ecosystems. This campaign was the main message that Vivienne wanted to communicate with this collection.

So, a very fantastic collection thanks to Vivienne and Andreas!

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Nei giorni scorsi,ho fatto visita allo showroom londinese della mitica stilista inglese Vivienne Westwood.

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Ho avuto la fortuna di “toccare con mano” e provare qualche pezzo della nuova collezione primavera estate 2015 “Gold Label” che è stata presentata a settembre alla fashion week parigina. Una collezione che è un omaggio ai bambini di tutto il mondo. Una collezione multiculturale che trae ispirazione dai bimbi del mondo attraverso i secoli a favore della campagna “End Ecocide”, per un pianeta sano e sostenibile, affinché le generazioni future possano vivere in armonia con la natura. Nel dettaglio, ho potuto ammirare lo stile immenso di Vivienne: maniche ampie, gonne fluttuanti, abiti drappeggianti in stile “Alice nel paese delle meraviglie” che si mischiano a vestitini longuette e tailleur dal taglio classico. I tessuti catturano tutte le fantasie: dalle rigide righe, al fiorato primaverile, fino ai pois.

Insomma, una collezione 10 e lode!

IMG_1694-vivienne-high-logo-defI'm wearing: Lips T-shirt- Vivienne Westwood*-Jeans-7 For All Mankid
*The unisex classic Lips T-shirt came to light when Sarah Stockbridge modelled for Vivienne’s Autumn/Winter 1987-8 Harris Tweed Collection, taking the photograph while on a shoot at the British Museum.
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Thank you
Krystel 

http://www.viviennewestwood.com/

Italia Independent:New Store in New York

Italia Independent has opened its first store in New York as it increases its retail expansion.

The opening of the flagship store in New York is an important goal for the development of the brand in the US Market.

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The shop is adorned with a mini Fiat 500 and a hanging “cloud” made of colored and mirrored lenses, distinctive elements present in all the Store I-I.

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Italia Independent apre il suo primo flagship store nel cuore pulsante di Soho, quartiere fra i più trendy di Manhattan.

“Siamo davvero entusiasti, dopo aver aperto la nostra filiale americana a Miami, di continuare a sviluppare il Brand negli Stati Uniti con l’apertura del nuovo store di Soho, proprio quando sta per aver inizio il periodo delle festività”  Ha dichiarato Lapo Elkann, Presidente e Co-fondatore di Italia Independent. L’opening di NY segue infatti quello di Parigi e si inscrive all’interno di un importante piano di creazione di “leading points of sales” che Italia Independent continuerà a inaugurare, nel prossimo futuro, in mercati strategici in cui è già presente.

Italia Independent NYC 02La progettazione della boutique è stata curata, come le precedenti realizzazioni di I-I, da Changedesign, factory creativa guidata da Renato Montagner.‎ Danno risalto alle caratteristiche stilistiche degli spazi le nuvole, ubicate sul soffitto dello store newyorkese, formate da lenti colorate e specchiate e alcuni elementi distintivi presenti in tutti gli Store I-I, tra i quali spicca il tavolo Fiat 500 Design Collection, le cui iconiche linee sono incastonate all’interno di un cubo di cristallo, collocato nella parte posteriore dello spazio.

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Thank you for stopping by

Krystel

http://www.italiaindependent.com/it/