Burberry Changes Fashion-Show Model

BURBERRY has become the first major brand to announce changes to its current fashion-show model. The British fashion house revealed today that it intends to amalgamate its womenswear and menswear shows as of September this year into two annual shows, the items from which will be available to purchase immediately in store and online after the catwalk show finishes.
"The changes we are making will allow us to build a closer connection between the experience that we create with our runway shows and the moment when people can physically explore the collections for themselves," Burberry's chief creative and chief executive officer,Christopher Bailey, told WWD. "Our shows have been evolving to close this gap for some time. From live-streams, to ordering straight from the runway, to live social media campaigns, this is the latest step in a creative process that will continue to evolve."
Bailey revealed that by creating seasonless collections, it will clear up any confusion for the Burberry customer, meaning they can buy what they want, when they want, wherever they are in the world - and in the process make it easier for his own team's workload.
"I told the teams that we can't expect a customer to understand our timings because, I mean, it's silly, which is why we did runway made-to-order collections," Bailey continued. "You can't talk to a 
customer and say, 'We're really excited, we're going to stimulate you and inspire you, but you can't touch it or feel it for another six months.' In fashion we talk about 'a moment', and what feels right for the moment. And I've always battled with that because the moment is when you're showing it, but then you've got to kind of say is it the right moment five or six months down the line?"

Burberry's announcement comes as the fashion industry is facing a major shake-up following similar announcements by New York brands Thakoon and Rebecca Minkoff, as well as the CFDA's announcement that it has hired Boston Consulting Group to look at the different options designers have to make their fashion shows more consumer facing. Other designers - most notably Thomas Tait, Tom Ford and Matthew Williamson - have also changed the way they operate in the last year when it comes to showing their collections, with no doubt more to follow suit following Burberry's big news.

Tom Ford Cancels Show

Tom Ford

TOM FORD has announced that he has cancelled his planned presentations at New York Fashion Week. He will instead come back onto the schedule in September, amalgamating his menswear and womenswear collections into one show and adopting the "see-now-buy-now" model that is proving so popular among fashion houses in the industry right now. Instead of showing the traditional spring/summer collection, he will show autumn/winter 2016 instead.

Burberry's Christopher Bailey

"In a world that has become increasingly immediate, the current way of showing a collection four months before it is available to customers, is an antiquated idea and one that no longer makes sense. We have been living with a fashion calendar and system that is from another era," said founder Tom Ford in a statement today. "Our customers today want a collection that is immediately available. Fashion shows and the traditional fashion calendar, as we know them, no longer work in the way that they once did. We spend an enormous amount of money and energy to stage an event that creates excitement too far in advance of when the collection is available to the consumer. Showing the collection as it arrives in stores will remedy this, and allow the excitement that is created by a show or event to drive sales and satisfy our customers increasing desire to have their clothes as they are ready to wear them."
The announcement echoes that made earlier today by Burberry, which revealed it intends to do the same thing as of September, although will remain on the London Fashion Week calendar for the planned autumn/winter 2017 showcase later this month. Both brands have stated their intention to have the collection seen on the catwalk immediately available in store and online straight after the show.

Gwyneth: I'm Self Made

Gwyneth Paltrow

GWYNETH PALTROW may hail from Hollywood royalty - her late father was the director Bruce Paltrow and her mother is the actress Blythe Danner - but the star was not raised with a silver spoon in her mouth.


Gwyneth with her father Bruce and mother Blythe



"I've never taken a dime off my parents, I'm completely self-made," the Oscar-winning actress told Glamour US, explaining that her parents' tough-love approach taught her the value of money. "I went to UC Santa Barbara, and when I quit to try to be an actress, my dad was like, 'That's great, but I'm not gonna help you.' I was like, 'Yeah, right.' And he was like, 'No, I'm not.' So I got an apartment with a roommate; I worked as a hostess at a restaurant; I would scrounge quarters to buy Starbucks and walk there to save gas. I remember once asking my dad for money, like, 'Please, I'm really stuck. Can you help?' And he said, 'You're more than welcome to come over for dinner.' That was it."
It's not just Paltrow's financial past that she is happy to talk about. The actress - who is currently taking time off performing to concentrate her efforts on her 
Goop enterprise - has been vocal recently about the pay gap between men and women in Hollywood, calling the current situation "painful".
"Your salary is a way to quantify what you're worth," she told Variety, in an interview for its Power of Women  issue. "If men are being paid a lot more for doing the same thing, it feels shitty."

GUCCI TO SHOW IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY

GUCCI TO SHOW IN WESTMINSTeR ABBEY

Alessandro Michele with Georgia 
May Jagger at the 2015 BFAs


GUCCI has confirmed that it will show its pre-spring/summer 2017 show at Westminster Abbey in London on June 2 this year.
"Creative director Alessandro Michelehas chosen one of London's most historic and beautiful settings for his cruise 2017 fashion show: the Cloisters at Westminster Abbey," read a statement from the brand this afternoon. "Gucci will be the first fashion house to host a runway show in this historic location."
The news comes after Michele, who lived in London for years, was honoured at the British Fashion Awards in November where he picked up the International Designer Award. His chosen venue for the already hotly anticipated event has previously hosted some of the most prestigious events and royal occaisions in the world, including the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011.
The decision to show in the capital bucks the trend with fellow fashion houses Louis Vuitton and Chanel who have decided to show their cruise collections in Rio di Janeiro and Cuba respectively.

NICK JONAS DATING LILY COLLINS

Nick Jonas dating Lily Collins

Nick Jonas

Pop star Nick Jonas has bagged himself another A-list date after reportedly striking up a romance with actress Lily Collins.

The former Jonas Brothers singer has been linked to a number of famous women in recent years, dating stars including Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Delta Goodrem, and he was most recently rumoured to be involved with Hollywood star Kate Hudson.

However, Nick is now said to be dating longtime friend Lily, the daughter of music veteran Phil Collins, but the romance is still in its early stages, according to Usmagazine.com.

Editors of the website report they recently enjoyed a date at a bowling alley in Los Angeles, and later headed off skiing together at a resort in California.

A source tells the publication, "Nick really likes Lily," but adds, "Right now it's not exclusive."

The Jealous singer was first linked to mother-of-two Kate, who at 36 is 13 years his senior, late last year (15) after they appeared to have enjoyed dates in Florida and New York, as well as a vacation in Big Bear, California, but he shrugged off the rumours in a recent interview.

"My current situation is that I'm very much single, but I'm trying to be as open to people who can inspire me in some way," he told Complex magazine. "Out of my best effort to respect her and her privacy, I'm not going to say if we had sex or not. But we did have a beautiful connection. Even now I have so much admiration and respect. She's amazing."

He also addressed long-running rumours about his sexuality, adding, "As a heterosexual male, (I am) open and comfortable about loving my fan base, gay or straight, because to me there is no difference, it is my fan base. Your sexual preference does not matter to me and it shouldn't matter to anybody."

Stefano Pilati Steps Down

Stefano Pilati


STEFANO PILATI has stepped down as creative director at Ermenegildo Zegna with immediate effect, the brand confirmed to us this afternoon. The announcement follows Pilati's resignation from Agnona, also controlled by Zegna, last July when he said he was leaving to pursue other "personal projects in women's ready-to-wear".
"I have given much consideration to this decision and after thoughtful conversations with Gildo Zegna, we have reached the conclusion that the mission he entrusted me with had been fulfilled," said Pilati on his exit. "I now wish to focus on other projects that I had put aside in order to achieve our common goals with Zegna Couture. It has been an honour to work with this extraordinary family company that puts quality, craftsmanship and excellence at the centre of their business."


The news comes at a time of upheaval in the industry, where many luxury fashion houses - most notably Lanvin and Dior - are without a creative director at the helm. Talk will naturally turn to where Pilati will head next, having already cited interest in a return to womenswear following his departure from Yves Saint Laurent - as it was then known - in February 2012. His former position, currently held by Hedi Slimane, has also been the focus of uncertainty, although spokespeople for the house have strenuously denied that Slimane is to leave.

It also comes after a week of much movement in the menswear designer arena. On Monday, Berluti confirmed that designer Alessandro Sartori was parting ways with the company, while Brioni confirmed that it had not renewed the contract of its creative director, Brendan Mullane.

WITH THIS UPCOMINGS YOU WOULDN'T MISS A THING...

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Do you want to attend an event but don't know when and where? 

These are lined up upcoming events , 
read through to find your favorite event and schedule date below.

February 10–18
Triumph Hotels Pop-Up 
Various locations
New York Fashion Week can be a stressful time of year. Luckily, Triumph Hotels, in partnership with the on-demand makeup application service PRIV, is offering beauty respites in seven locations throughout Manhattan. Guests will receive complimentary makeup applications and manicures from the hotel's signature makeup collection. Note: appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. For a list of times and locations, see below:
Wednesday, February 10: The Cosmopolitan -Tribeca, 4–8pm
Thursday, February 11: The Evelyn, 10am–2pm
Friday, February 12:  Hotel Chandler, 10am–2pm
Monday, February 15: Hotel Belleclaire, 10am–2pm
Tuesday, February 16: The Iroquois New York, 10am–2pm 
Wednesday, February 17: Hotel Edison, 10am–2pm
Thursday, February 18: Washington Jefferson, 10am–2pm

February 11–18
New York Fashion Week 
Various locations 
NYFW showcases collections for fall/winter 2016, taking over three venues: Skylight at Moynihan Station, MADE at Milk Studios and Skylight Clarkson Square. Designers presenting collections include Ralph Lauren, Public School, Rag & Bone and Betsey Johnson. For more information, see the full schedule—and try to score a coveted ticket to the shows.

February 12–18
MADE Fashion Week 
Milk Studios, 450 W. 15th St., 212-645-2797
Presented simultaneously with New York Fashion Week, MADE Fashion Week showcases emerging fashion designers. Designers usually include The Blonds and Jeremy Scott.

Ongoing
Urban Oasis Shopping/Education Tour
This licensed New York City tour company specializes in fashion tours of the Garment District, SoHo, NoLIta and Brooklyn. But their tours aren't limited to just the retail experience—they also involve learning about the design process. Urban Oasis Shopping/Education Tour's clients shop at hidden-gem designer showrooms and workspaces at 65–75% off retail prices, and visit pattern-making facilities, fabric stores and small factories to learn about the complete process of fashion design from concept to production. Tours may be customized to include shopping only. During New York Fashion Week, special behind-the-scenes tours bring visitors to Project Runway locations, textile factories and designer showrooms. 

Ongoing
Fashion Window Walking Tour by WindowsWear 
Explore the best of the City's fashion industry and and see the amazing window displays at stores including Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Louis Vuitton and Saks Fifth Avenue. This two-hour daily walking tour begins at Macy's in Herald Square and journeys up Fifth Avenue, passing by the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and more.

Exhibitions
Through March 25
Dressing Room: Archiving Fashion
Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave., (212) 534-1672
This interactive exhibition, which takes place in a pop-up studio on the museum's first floor, allows visitors to watch the live dressing and photographing of mannequins in clothing from the institution's mid-century collection. The show is meant to spotlight the behind-the-scenes work that goes into cataloging these pieces, and focuses on the significance of such garments as the "Rosie the Riveter" jumpsuit and Halston's mink-trimmed evening gown. The Dressing Room is open weekdays, 10am–12:30pm and 1:30–3:30pm. 

February 12–August 21
Beauty—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 E. 91st St., 212-849-8400
This installment focuses on design as it applies to the mind, body and senses. Featuring over 250 works from more than 60 designers, the series is organized into seven themes: extravagant, intricate, ethereal, transgressive, emergent, elemental and transformative. These themes highlight fashion, architecture and other mediums that present the many forms and functions of beauty. Works from makeup guru Pat McGrath, hair stylist Guido Palau and fashion designer Giambattista Valli will be on view. 

Through February 21
Jacqueline de Ribes: The Art of Style  
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave. (at 82nd St.), 212-535-7710
Dubbed the “last Queen in Paris,” Jacqueline de Ribes is the subject of the Costume Institute’s fall 2015 exhibition, Jacqueline de Ribes: The Art of Style. The showcase features around 60 haute couture and ready-to-wear pieces from the French fashion muse, including items from Valentino, Bill Blass and Armani Privé. Ribes, who worked for Oleg Cassini and Emilio Pucci, and later became close friends with Yves Saint Laurent, was considered one of the best-dressed women in the world. Along with clothing, photographs and various ephemera will be on display. 

March 1–April 2
The Women of Harper’s Bazaar, 1936–1958 
The Museum at FIT, Fashion & Textile History Gallery, Seventh Avenue and West 27th Street, 212-217-4558
This show focuses on the work of three women at Harper’s Bazaar: editor-in-chief Carmel Snow, fashion editor Diana Vreeland and photographer Louise Dahl-Wolfe. Through clothing, photographs, documents and magazine excerpts, the exhibition showcases how the magazine changed the way women dressed during this time. Garments from Charles James, Christian Dior and Givenchy demonstrate the style of both the editorials and of women in America during that period. This exhibition precedes Harper’s Bazaar’s 150th anniversary in 2017.

Through April 16
Fairy Tale Fashion
The Museum at FIT, Special Exhibitions Gallery, Seventh Avenue and West 27th Street, 212-217-4558
Inspired by fairy tales from authors including the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, this exhibition features whimsical garments and accessories dating back to the 18th century. The showcase also connects fashion with storytelling—and how one item, let’s say Cinderella’s glass slipper, can shape the idea of a character. Thierry Mugler, Rick Owens, Thom Browne, Dolce & Gabbana and Tom Ford are among the featured designers. 

Through May 7
Denim: Fashion's Frontier
The Museum at FIT, Fashion & Textile History Gallery, Seventh Avenue and West 27th Street, 212-217-4558
This exhibition explores the history of one of the most adored fabrics in the world, from its roots as work wear to a symbol of rebellion and, later on, a preferred material for high-fashion designers.

Ongoing
Gilded New York
The Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave., 212-534-1672
The Gilded Age in America was marked by industrialization and immense economic growth, which attracted immigrants from all over Europe. It was a period of poverty for many and ostentatious displays of wealth for some. This exhibition explores the mark the upper echelon left in NYC through costumes, jewelry, portraits and ornamental objects created from the mid-1870s through the early 20th century. The exhibition further surveys the establishment of the retail and luxury marketplace that can be credited with the City's place in the global fashion world.

Stores & Sales
February 2–5
Alice + Olivia
C21 Edition, 21 Dey St., 212-227-9092
This sale features markdowns of up to 70% on the brand’s cutesy clothing, shoes and accessories.

February 12–15
Resurrection Vintage Moving Sale
217 Mott St., 212-625-1374
Resurrection Vintage, a boutique that counts Rihanna and the Olsen twins as fans, is moving locations after a nearly 20-year run. In celebration, they're marking down vintage clothing, accessories, shoes and bags at up to 70% off. Chanel, Christian Dior, Alaïa and Jean Paul Gaultier are among the brands on sale. (Resurrection will open its new location at 45 Great Jones St. on February 15.)

February 15–18
Helmut Lang and Theory Sample Sale 
Clothing Line, 261 W. 36th St., 2nd fl., 212-947-8748
Save on Theory and Helmut Lang merchandise for both men and women. Items include samples and irregulars. 

The Eight Senses Pop-Up 
120 Wooster St., 212-219-2660
Shop the pop-up from contemporary fashion label The Eight Senses. This emerging brand offers outerwear, sweaters and knits.

Recently Opened
Garrett Leight California Optical
149 Grand St. 
The minimalist eyewear brand opens its first East Coast store, hawking handcrafted frames.

Jo Malone London 
The Shops at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle 
Known for its elegant, simple and masterfully crafted scents, bespoke British fragrance line Jo Malone is now selling its wares at a new Midtown location. Expect colognes, candles, oils, sprays and body products. 

Looking Ahead
Mid-February 
Barneys New York Chelsea Flagship
Seventh Avenue between West 16th and 17th Streets
Barneys New York heads back to its original block in Chelsea where the department store first opened in 1923. The luxury retailer’s new and larger emporium will feature the usual range of upmarket apparel, accessories, shoes and cosmetics, along with Freds restaurant and an outpost of men's barbershop/cocktail lounge The Blind Barber. In a nod to the original store's past, a new spiral staircase will connect each floor.

March 18–August 7
Isaac Mizrahi: An Unruly History
Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd St., 212-423-3200
The Jewish Museum hosts the first-ever retrospective of Isaac Mizrahi's work, celebrating the designer's 30-plus years in the fashion industry. The exhibition will include his early apparel, semi-couture range and even his fast-fashion line for Target. The installation will also showcase his forays into film, TV and other performing arts. 

May 5–August 14
manus x machina: fashion in an age of technology
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, 212-535-7710
The Costume Institute's spring 2016 exhibition focuses on how technology influences fashion, specifically when it comes to haute couture and handmade designs. While machine manufacturing used to separate haute couture from ready-to-wear, the division between the two modes has more recently become unclear. Works by Chanel, John Galliano for Dior and Yves Saint Laurent will be on display.

May 25–September 17
Antonio Lopez: Art and Fashion
El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave., 212-831-7272
El Museo del Barrio presents the first solo exhibition of Bronx-raised artist Antonio Lopez, whose fashion illustrations dominated editorials in the 1970s and '80s. The exhibition will feature Lopez’s drawings, prototypes, photographs and archival objects. His work focuses on sexuality in fashion, blending themes of race, gender and the body. 

September 2016–January 3, 2017
Proust's Duchess 
The Museum at FIT, Seventh Avenue and West 27th Street, 212-217-4558
This exhibition focuses on the real-life inspiration for Marcel Proust’s character Duchesse de Guermantes from his lengthy novel, In Search of Lost Time. The duchess was modeled after Élisabeth, Comtesse de Greffulhe, considered a renowned beauty in her time. The show concentrates on her wardrobe, consisting heavily of dresses fashioned with lace bodices and billowing taffeta