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Get them (on sale!) for $479 at Marni.com.

Marni’s founder and creative director, Consuelo Castiglioni – above with H&M’s Margareta van den Bosch – mined some of her favorite pieces and the label’s predilection for prints to create the capsule collection, with styles for both men and women.

Well, with spring around the corner…and down the block, across the street and a bit to the left, the Marni x H&M collabo might arrive just in time. If the runways were any indication, the season will be popping with prints and combusting with color — but what do you say, dear readers: are you excited for some marked-down Marni? [WWD]

Cover girl Lucas plays the fair-haired, fair-skinned outsider, finding sophistication in the wilderness with looks from Bottega Veneta, Marni, Tommy Hilfiger, Miu Miu, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Meanwhile Fogarty is immersed in tribal prints and the occasional headwrap from the runways of Burberry, Balenciaga, Pucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Giorgio Armani and Maison Martin Margiela.

Photos: Image Amplified and Fashion Gone Rogue

Izabel Goulart, a Brazilian model whom Carine discovered at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, turns it in a Mugler top.

For a cut-out zig, zag into this ribboned and mesh-topped tunic from Topshop for $66.

For the zag on a long sleeve shirt, check out what Karl Lagerfeld did for Macy’s for $99. Pair it with Tom Ford sunglasses for a killer downtown look.

Photo: Hot Beauty Health

1. H&M – A zig zag gem for $3.99.

2. Zingara – Bright stripe skimp.

3. L*Space – Fringe benefits of a one piece.

4. Adidas by Jeremy Scott – Get some fries to cover that shake.

5. Bambola – Squares within squares within stripes.

6. Roxy – Triangled triangles.

7. Concrete Jungle – Black and white bits.

8. Diane Von Furstenberg – Stripes like these illude optically.

9. Matthew Williamson – These shapes are a bit straggly, but super cute. Just be fit in it.

10. Mara Hoffman – Aztec two piece.

11. Dsquared2 – White looks even brighter on a tan.

12. Missoni – It’s so busy, you can get away with a little pooch until you get it together. And it’s Missoni, so it’s all good.

13. Paul Smith – Curves are cool, too.

14. Marni – Bubbled repeat on a high waist will conceal you.

15. VPL – Strap it on and make angles.

16. All Saints – Sparkle Aztec, sparkle.

If the sight of all these skimpy little things doesn’t inspire you to get off of your seat, stop blogging for a goddamn minute, quit skiving off yoga and go for a run maybe I’d be ready for a swimsuit!! Oh, wait, this is about you, not me. Yeah. Um. My memory is a little hazy. Time to start jogging.

From: Benjamin Kanarek Blog

With a touch of a ’60s feel in her Vidal Sassoon and Peggy Moffitt haircut, Amber Anderson Model and Actress is posing for Benjamin Kanarek in Harper’s BAZAAR en Español, May 2011 presenting the major Ready-to-Wear Fashion Trends of the Spring-Summer 2011 Collections. (You can also read more about Amber Anderson: here).

Sensational Graphic Prints of Stripes and Waves from Diane Von Furstenberg, Azzedine Alaïa, Moschino, Playful Polka Dots from Moschino and Marni Scuba and Cycling look, Titillating Tribal Prints from Etro to Cacharel that makes you want to dance all night long, Savory Solid and Block Colors from Jill Sander long tube line dress and Louis Vuitton jumpsuit, as well as an Abstract Illusion leather vacuum-packed dress from Maison Martin Margiela.

Take bold and brash risks this season in Mixing and Matching. “Melange” is the key in coming up with your own delightfully invigorating new look. Don’t be Afraid and Mix It Up!

Hipnosis Optica

The unique furniture pieces from Designers and Fine Artists featured at La Galerie Italienne in Paris, immerse us in a graphic, vitaminized color, contemporary shaped universe which defines the fashion ambiance of the Season.

The Behind the Scenes Video

Hipnosis Optica with Amber Anderson by Benjamin Kanarek in Harper’s BAZAAR en Español –  May 2011 issue

Watch the Behind the Scene’s Video

The Team

Photography and Co-Creative Direction by Benjamin Kanarek
Co-Creative Direction & Video Direction by Frédérique Renaut
Model: Amber Anderson @ Oui Management
Fashion Editor: Alexandra Elbim
Make Up by Angelik Iffennecker @ Marie-France Thavonekham
Hair by Sébastien le Corroller @ Airport
Manicure by Kamel @ B Agency
Digital Retouching by Freddy Baby, Paris

Assitants
Benjamin Kanarek’s Assistant: Timothée d’Arco
Alexandra Elbim’s Assistants: Marie Dehé
Angelik Iffennecker’s Assistant: Véronique Reina

Special Thanks to Thierry Bys for his help & support

Special Thanks to La Galerie Italienne

Soundtrack Credits

Stereophonics, Pedalpusher
N*E*R*D, Baby Doll
The Kills, I Call It Love

Weather: High of 98

Key Artists: Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes, The Kills, Erykah Badu, Scissor Sisters, Lil B, Yelle & The New Pornographers

From the info above one can deduced that that acts that day are super young, hip, and laid back. Most importantly it is going to be hotter than Hades. For Saturday’s look you are going to keep the a young and fresh look all while trying to fight heatstroke. The only way I know how to pull both of these missions off is to go with a modern hippie look.

The signature piece of any hippie is tie-dye. To achieve this look  you can pick up a great cut tank from Urban Outfitters. On bottom you can maintain your cool and sanity by pairing your tie-dye with these Marni tailored shorts. The shorts are simplistic enough to fit into the hippie culture but cut for the modern man.

As far as footwear goes try to avoid sandals at all costs. There are going to be a lot of people stomping around and your feet are bound to be a target. Not to mention that most mens feet are not attractive enough to have people staring at them. This is why you can pick up these Vans. They are super distressed and super comfortable.

When it comes to accessories they can be as tame or as wild as you want them to be. A straw fedora will keep your head away from the harsh rays and give you a more bohemian look. no matter how big of a hippie you are a man should always be wearing a timepiece. Why no go super funky them with this vintage American Apparel one. To top everything off why not just pop on a pair of bright colored wayfarers. they don’t necessarily need to be expensive. You can get a pair for $5 anywhere because they’re bound to get lost or broken in the chaos and true hippies don’t believe in all that consumerism.

- In the wake of the disaster in Japan (you know, the whole country ceasing to exist and everything) Uniqlo‘s parent company Fast Retailing will donate 1.4 billion yen ($300 million…it sounds more impressive in yen) to organizations aiding the crisis and 700 million yen in clothing. It’s nice when fashion reveals a heart beneath all the loathing. [Racked]

- Tyra Banks on wowing the Ivy League: “…it’s like, well, oh my God, why is a model going to Harvard? But that’s actually a good thing, because when people have low expectations, you’re just constantly going, ‘Ta-da!’ And they’re like, ‘Wow.’ It doesn’t take a lot to wow them when they have low expectations.” That should, like, totally, be Harvard’s new motto! [Fashionologie]

- Emma Watson is slowly taking over the fashion world. First she created a green capsule collection for Alberta Ferretti and now it’s been announced that she’s the newest face for Lancôme. She’s taken some time off from Brown to focus on all her extracurricular endeavors — you hear that, Tyra? Brown’s got an opening! [WWD]

- Kate Moss’s 90-minute commercial for Dior’s new Addict lipstick (an unfortunate name considering their former creative director is currently in rehab) shot by Jonas Åkerlund and featuring music by Duran Duran. In the ad, we get a glimpse into the glamorous life of Kate Moss and shockingly there’s not a single line of coke… [YouTube]

- And we get to see a completely different side of La Moss with her short for Comic Relief where she gets drunk and goes all Fatal Attraction on a teddy bear. 5 bucks this version is more true to life than the Dior ad. [Telegraph]

- For the record, Daphne Guinness does not think Victoria Beckham is an “ugly pig” who “annoys the shit” out of her. She just thinks she couldn’t walk a mile in her 10-inch tranny platforms without the help of a backer. [Fashionista]

- Crystal Renn gets to werq in Marni while hanging a fashionable ten with a Chanel surfboard for the first in the week-long editorial project, Crystal Renn: Identity.  For “Surfer,” her identity was apparently Gidget on acid. [Stylecaster]

LINK LOVE: Fashion Gone Rogue

Were you girls a design team prior to studying at Ars Arpel School in Milan or did you meet there? As a team, did you always want to design shoes or was it something you fell into along the way?
We met when we both started work in the same week as junior designers for an Australian footwear group. We clicked immediately and it wasn’t long before we were planning our own label together. We’ve always both been interested in shoes and our passion and study drew us together. We both studied fashion design in Italy at different times and we’ve worked together now since 2003.

As designers, you maintain a “strong focus on the silhouette” of the shoes for your line tom gunn. Are you inspired by architecture in modern and ancient building? What about the architecture of nature like mountains and valleys?
We are inspired by everything around us. We collect images and photos on an inspiration board when we start to design a new collection and quite often use both modern and ancient architecture as inspiration as well as nature. We then zero in on the small details and take lines and shapes from the image to create the design lines of the shoes.

You source leathers and exotic skins from some of the top Italian tanneries. What about these materials make your shoes stand out from other lines? Has working with such high-end materials changed your perception of the footwear industry as a whole?
We absolutely love working with beautiful Italian leathers and exotic skins. The best quality materials make the shoe much more luxurious and comfortable. Snake and lizard leathers also have such a gorgeous texture that adds another dimension to the design.

There are so many footwear labels using low-end, cheap and plastic materials to keep the prices extremely low. This means you get what you pay for in terms of quality and comfort. Now we strive to use the best materials we can to ensure our shoes are luxurious, comfortable and the wearer will love them!

Do you look to forecasting trends for the colors and textures you use for your collections, or does the inspiration stem from inner creativity? Or is it a mix of both?
We build our colour palette from our images on our inspiration board. We love colour and leathers so we usually choose them first before we even start talking about design details for the collection. We don’t look at forecasting trends but design based on how we’re feeling and on what we would like to have in our shoe collections at that time! Of course, this means we need to wait six months for the shoe we’re coveting at the time, but it’s worth the wait!

Who and what inspires you? From nature to buildings, and blogs to other designers, where do you turn when a creativity block comes along?
Our design time is the most fun part of running the label so we usually come into it bursting with ideas and inspirations we’ve been dreaming about after the previous collection. There are a few amazing blogs including The Selby, Jak & Jil and Sea of Shoes we love looking at and some designers that inspire us are Dries Van Noten, Phoebe Philo of Celine and Consuelo Castiglioni of Marni.

It is so amazing tom gunn was awarded Footwear Designer of the Year at the 2010 2threads Fashion Awards. How has this changed the attention toward your brand?
Winning the 2Threads Footwear Designer of the Year was fantastic! It has certainly helped raise the profile of our brand and we have received many more inquiries and press.

You can learn more about tom gunn on the brand’s website.

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Tom Gunn uses the finest Italian leathers and exotic skins. They did study the craft at the Ars Arpel School in Milan, after all. They’ve created an array of heights from the disco-clog-platform sandal to the flat jazzy lace ups. The creamy pumps have an angular jut of color, and the heel is cut like a diamond. The skin sneaking cutouts at the bottom lean a little gladiator, but they seem to look future-ward rather than back.

I think Tim Gunn would approve of what’s going on here. Carry on.

Givenchy’s three-piecer

Slitting the difference, at Albino.

Giorgio Armani’s Saharan night.

One of Phoebe Philo’s many tunics, at Celine.

Monochrome, at Cerruti.

Diaphanous layers, at Dries Van Noten.

Easy does it, at Fendi.

Army, but not drab, at Lanvin.

The life aquatic, at Marni.

Gypset chic from Antonio Marras.

Osman’s crisp take on the look.

Sheer trousers with a leather tux stripe, at Pedro Lourenço.

A vision of the future, at Gareth Pugh

Going with the flow, at Richard Chai Love

Gilded treasure from Rodarte.

At Richard Chai Love, the designer said, “It was all about playing with new proportions and unexpected layering.” Chai, who tossed long tunics and slipdresses over flowy pants, added, “It’s important that the fabric has movement.” If you want to experiment with the trend, try swapping out your tights and leggings for see-through trousers asGivenchy’s Riccardo Tisci,Pedro Lourenço, andGiorgio Armani all did for effects that ranged from punk to gypset. (credit: Style.com/ facehunter)

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Love this coat!

1. Dries Van Noten 2. Marni 3. Dries Van Noten 4. Gabriele Frantzen 5. & 6. Eddie Borgo 7. Helene Zubeldia 8. Ben Amun 9. Alexis Bittar

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I’m really lovin the Eddie Borgo Cuff with the red stones and the Dries Van Noten black bead necklace!

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1. Churchs 2. Thurley 3. Rachel Gilbert 4. & 5. Kenneth J. Lane 6. Bijoux Heart cuff 7. Notte by Marchesa 8. Oscar de la Renta 9. Kenneth J. Lane 10. Bijoux Heart 11. Julien MacDonald 12. Roberto Cavalli 13. Isabel Marant 14. Roberto Cavalli 15. Kenneth J. Lane 16. Thurley 17. Donna Karan 18. Jil Sander 19. Giambattista Valli 20. Yves Saint Laurent 21. Oscar de la Renta 22. Burberry Prorsum 23. Narciso Rodriguez 24. Donna Karan 25. Thurley 26. Kenneth J. Lane 27. Giambattista Valli fringed belt 28. Thurley 29. Rachel Gilbert 30. Roksanda Ilincic 31. Paul & Joe Sister 32. Julien MacDonald 33. Roberto Cavalli 34. Churchs 35. Doma 36. Giambattista Valli 37. Oscar de la Renta 38. A.P.C. 39. Lotta Stensson 40. Tom Binns 41. Bijoux Heart 42. Catherine Malandrino 43. Doma 44. Sigerson Morrison 45. Isabel Marant 46. Current/Elliott 47. Doma 48. Marc Jacobs 49. Burberry Prorsum 50. Superfine 51.Milly 52. Max Azria 53. Red Valentino 54. Citizens of Humanity 55. Red Valentino 56. Temperley London 57. Matthew Williamson 58. & 59. Milly 60. Thakoon 61. Bottega Veneta 62. Milly 63. & 64 Matthew Williamson 65. Preen 66. Matthew Williamson 67. Oscar de la Renta 68. Milly 69. & 70. Marni 71. Theory 72. Christian Louboutin 73. Milly 74. Malene Birger 75. Vionnet 76. Stella McCartney 77. Thakoon 78. Temperley London 79. Halston jumpsuit 80. Temperley London 81. Stella McCartney 82. Alexander McQueen 83. Halston 84. Just Cavalli 85. Haute Hippie 86. Jason Wu 87. Max Azria 88. Thakoon 89. Alice by Temperley 90. Julien MacDonald 91. Haute Hippie 92. Bird by Juicy Couture 93. & 94. Haute Hippie 95. & 96 Max Azria 97. Haute Hippie

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Here is the best hair from Milan Fashion Week : 1) Alberta Ferretti , 2) Prada, 3) Girogio Armani, 4) Fendi, 5) Marni

LINK LOVE: FRENCH VOGUE

First, Proenza Schouler teamed up with J Brand to create denim for their Fall 2010 collection. Now we hear Marni and Current/Elliott will be launching a co-branded line of denim later this year. Wonder who’s next?

LINK LOVE: WSJ

VIDEO: I’m really confused as to what Marni’s point was with this new “attention” grabbing campaign. The lookbook for their Resort collection is a little like watching that video from The Ring, except in 7 days you’ll just most likely just still be regretful you watched it.

Photographed by Mario Testino and styled by fashion editor Tonne Goodman, Karlie Kloss gets dirty on the farm in clothes by Marni, Chloé, Yves Saint Laurent, Isaac Mizrahi, Balenciaga, Donna Karan, Paul Smith and A.P.C.

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Marni’s Spring 2010 collection is more or less a “been there, done that” type collection, with the only aspect not making it a total bore being it’s superb styling. With an overarching androgynous, gypsy, hippie vibe, solid color blocked pieces were layered over simple stripes, checkers and florals, finished off with solid color or striped empire waist belts. As per usual, the shoes are a knockout, adding some awesome cutout platforms, mini heels and sandals to the mix.

GALLERY: RUNWAY: Marni Spring 2010

Thanks Style!

Coke on the Runway? Yeah, you never see it but you know what’s happening backstage. Oh, wait, Coca Cola?!? Yeah, I guess that makes more sense.

It’s Fashion Week in Milan, Italy and yesterday instead of models with hour-glass figures, the models were shaped like Coke bottles. That’s because they WERE Coke bottles…

Coca-Cola Italy, in collaboration with The Abruzzo Charity Project enlisted 8 female designers to design sleeves for a limited amount of “Coca-Cola Light” bottles (Italy’s version of Diet Coke) to be available starting September 25th. Donatella Versace, Alberta Ferretti, Anna Molinari from Blumarine, Veronica Etro, Silvia Venturini Fendi, Marni’s Consuelo Castiglioni, Angela Missoni and Rossella Jardini at Moschino were the designers asked to participate, they said yes and the result is fabulous. 

The proceeds will be used by The Abruzzo Charity Project to help people/families affect by the devastating earthquake last year.

They kicked off the project at Fashion Week on Friday by showing the designs on the runway in the form of Coke bottles walking the runway…great idea.

“Moschino”

“Missoni”

“Marni”

“Fendi”

“Etro”

“Alberta Ferretti”

“Blumarine” (My favorite of the designs)

“Donatella Versace”

Last year at the exact same time, Coca-Cola asked Roberto Cavalli to design bottles featuring his staple animal spots and stripes and it was very successful. This was the amazing result:

Oh how I wish these bottles were available here in the US. I may have to plan a trip back to my family’s homeland, see some relatives and enjoy a designer bottle of soda…

Kisses Bitches…

Glamour Whore…xoxo

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Neck wear is huge this season, from multi-beaded to leather, necklaces are the must have accessory of the fall.

1. Malene Birger 2. Ranjana Kahn 3. Ranjana Kahn 4. Ranjana Kahn 5. Ranjana Kahn 6. Aida Kibur 7. Fendi 8. Marni 9. Lanvin 10. Rumor

If you are interested in any of these beauties, check them out on shopstyle.com for store information.

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I love the color palette for this collection. It reminds me of an early 90′s grunge movie if that makes sense. They are dark, dismal, and when you least expect it Marni throws in a splash of blue. The patterns are pretty good too!

Gallery: Marni: Fall 2009 Collection

via Men’s Rag

Marni can do no wrong in my book! What do you think of this little snippet of the Spring 2010 collection?

Gallery: Marni: Spring 2010 Collection Preview

via Selectism

Not sure how this is S/S 2010 but here it is….

LINK: OO0OO

It’s always interesting to see how certain runway pieces translate into event outfits, especially when they are worn by real life women instead of models. I also love that some pieces are altered to be more ‘ready to wear’ which gives them more life, although I must admit that it’s not fair that celebs get to wear collections not yet available for me to purchase. 

LINKAGE: red carpet-fashion

Marni is gearing up for Fall with another pretty solid collection. The collection is a solid mix of dress pants with plaids, jumpers and coats. I love how the pants featured above bunch a bit at the knee and continue to be slim to the ankle. The collection definitel has some solid highlight pieces.

Gallery: Marni: Fall 2009 Collection

via Selectism

Marni released all the images for their upcoming Fall 2009 Collection, and I will say that it is one of my favorites so far. The collection shows a more elegant side to a Marc Jacobs-esque grunge look. The patterns and fabric choices are great, and the way the pieces are styled in these shots is great. I am a big fan of the colored and hiked legging looking pants, and the outwear is very well done.

Gallery: Marni: Fall 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: Men’s Style

If you love designer shoes, you will love this special promotion that Mona Moore is offering to our readers. All you have to do is mention FashionIndie when selection your final purchases (call to purchase) and you will receive 50% off. Now, that’s better than the Saks Sale. Designers include Y-3, Yohji Yamamoto, Marni, Dries Van Noten, Anne Demeulemeester, and others.

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Calvin Klein: one word neon. Bright, bold, and requiring sunglasses

Ermenegildo Zegna: classic tailoring in classic neutral summer shades – oh and two pink suits.

Belstaff: Lots of shiny patent macs and plenty of colour to end Milan men’s fashion week.

Trends off the catwalk

THE GOOD

Bow ties – and not a dinner jacket in sight. A little ridiculous but harmless. This is men’s fashion week, let them have their fun.

THE BAD

Orange espadrilles – keep them to the beach love.

THE UGLY

Is a Versace Lamborghini too much? Possibly, but it might just have been the best looking fashion accessory of the week.

People

Armani pulled the big shots in again – this time for his mainline collection, Giorgio Armani. Clive Owen and Adrien Brody graced the front row. Full marks for the biggest A list attendees.

Source: TimesOnline

Images: NY Mag

In Jan 2008, Giambattista Valli signed a five-year licensing deal with Ciwifurs, Marni’s parent, to produce and distribute the fur line. Valli introduced 50 looks for pre-fall, treating fur like fabric in terms of construction, shapes, weights and sartorial detail. “The market is very receptive and open to fur these days, especially when it’s treated in a new and modern way,” said Valli, who garnered a significant fur experience during his five-year stay at Fendi. “And Ciwifurs is the best when it comes to high-end furs because it has great artisans and pattern-cutters and they’re open to experimenting.”
European designers are re-imagining fur (read my previous article on fur here), using it for looks with a strong presence that range from a mink dress to a raccoon jacket trimmed with ostrich.