The ambassador of Italy gave very high praise to prof. Lubomir Stoykov
Silviya Madina
Prof. Lubomir Stoykov’s new book World Fashion. Part Three: Italy is already a cultural and aesthetical fact. During its official premiere at Vitosha Park Hotel, it was presented by H.E. Stefano Benazzo – ambassador of Republic of Italy to Bulgaria who is also author of the introductory words. Mr. Benazzo notices: The work of Prof. Lubomir Stoykov has the merit to tell the story of the evolution of the Italian fashion through the stories of our biggest designers from the post-war period until the present, showing that fashion is most of all a result of the labour of really unusually people rather than of more or less inspired persons, more or less anti conformists. I am grateful to Prof. Stoykov, because thanks to him, many Bulgarians who love so much our country, will be able to "understand" the Italian fashion, will be able to explain its language and symbols, rather than only fall in love from first sight.
What does the last work of the famous Bulgarian fashion expert contain? Whom does the author introduce to us in his work, written for five years? Which are his scientific interpretations as a professor? Where does his journalistic stories and evaluation of one of the most interesting styles in world culture reach to? In his new book prof. Lubomir Stoykov explains the Italian fashion as wonder and phenomenon. He analyzes and interprets the style and achievements of such emblematic names in Italian design as Armani and Valentino, Dolce and Gabbana and Roberto Cavalli, Miuccia Prada and Anna Molinari. He did not skip to examine the work of eternal stylists such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Franco Moschino, Emilio Pucci, Gianfranco Ferre among others. The book also includes authentic interviews with Santo Versace and Giovanna Ferragamo, Lucianno Benetton and Nino Cerutti.
The fashion atmosphere of the premiere was exalted by the designs of Albena Alexandrova – „Roshavata garga”, Jana Jekova, Milka Alexandrova – Buchi, Tania Ivanova as well as fashion companies Kwiat and Miró. They all will present Bulgaria in Rome during the cultural initiative “Sofia greets Rome”. Students in Fashion from National Academy of Art also took part at the review, showing their works from the My Benetton competition. Among them were Andrei Nikolov, Borislava Kamenova, Vesna Pevkeva, Gloria Ivanova, Ina Chokova, Marta Pesheva, Nikolay Bojinov, Denitza Dimitrova, Lubomira Naidenova, Rositza Borshukova, Jeni Kovacheva, Georgi Stoilov and Natalia Jivkova. Dessi Banova hosted the premiere and Amalia Tincheva was author of the choreography.
Lots of representatives of the Bulgarian media and admirers of the impressing Italian fashion, called by the author of the book prof. Lubomir Stoykov the Everest in world design had the chance to be close to the beauty and charm of the Italian fashion style. Among them were Antonia Purvanova, Olga Sandova, prof. Konstantin Angov, prof. Maya Bogdanova, M.D. Diana Tsekleeva, Valentina Voikova, Edita and Pavel Tsvetkovi, Evgeni Minchev, Miroslava Tsaneva, Olga Uskova, Adriana Tsaneva, Rumiana Marinova and other celebrities. Tens of representatives of media also attended the event.
The publishing of the book World Fashion. Part Three: Italy (as well as its glamorous premiere) was possible thanks to the kind support of Nashata Krassiva Bulgaria (Our Beautiful Bulgaria), "Lavazza A Modo Mio Lavazza", "Martini", "Kricia & Bordji", "United Colors of Benetton", "Ermenegildo Zegna", "Max Mara", "Cesare Paciotti", Svetlana and Yordan Lechkovi, Party of Bulgarian Women, El Grado, Nedelya confectionery and Vitosha Park Hotel
Photos:
1. H. E. Stefano Benazzo presents the new book of prof. Lubomir Stoykov, dedicated to Italian fashion. Next to him is the host Dessi Banova.
2. Prof. Lubomir Stoykov talks about his new book World Fashion. Part Three: Italy.
3. Prof. Lubomir Stoykov and H.E. Stefano Benazzo applauds the collections of the Bulgarian designers and fashion houses.
4. The Member of European Parliament Antonia Purvanova, H. E. Stefano Benazzo and prof. Lubomir Stoykov.
5. Prof. Lubomir Stoykov together with some of his students in Fashion from the National Acaemy of Art.
6. Design by the optic brand Kwiat.
7. Design by Milka Alexandrova – Buchi.
8. Design by Miró fashion company.
9. Design by the young designer Tania Ivanova.
10. Designs by Jana Jekova.
11. Albena Alexandrova and a model, showing one of her designs.
12. Design by Natalia Jivkova, winner at the My Benetton competition.
13. Jeni Kovacheva with her design, ranked third at the My Benetton competition.
Photographer: © Bojidar Markov / © Consulting house Ot Igla Do Konetz
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Fashion evenings 2009 - elegance, refinement and beauty
* Fashion.bg celebrated its 10th anniversary during the exquisite fashion show in Grand hotel Varna, Bulgaria
On 13 and 14 June 2009 in Grand hotel Varna, St. Konstantin and Elena triumphed fashion and beauty.
The eight edition of one of the biggest fashion events in Bulgaria - "Fashion evenings" gathered those who appreciate beauty on a fashion show, which presented collections of famous Bulgarian designers and fashion houses, as well as importers of quality garments and accessories.
The fashion show was held with the kind stewardship of Grand hotel Varna and with the support of its general director Mr. Ivan Portnih.
Official sponsor were the cigarettes Merilyn Slims. Producer of the event is Ekaterina Toneva, Mrs. Bulgaria World Beauty 2007, the organization and performance is made by Amalia Tincheva.
The major media partner was the Bulgarian fashion directory Fashion.bg, which celebrated 10 years since its creation.
Face of Fashion evenings 2009 is the young Marina Milcheva, in the defiles took part famous models like Jasmina Toshkova, Elitsa Stoyanova, Svilena Stoyanova (face of Fashion evenings 2007).
More than 30 models presented the elegant outfits, jewelry and accessories. In support of the world cause against anorexia, the organizers included in the show a model with a more feminine figure in order to present the garments of larger sizes.
The fashion show started with the French children's clothes Orchestra. Each season the collection of Orchestra includes more than 2 000 models. The clothes can be found in the shops "Bebitta" in Varna and Sofia and in other shops around the country.
During the first evening their collections also presented Aura 64 from Dobrich, the Italian jewelry Nomiation, Delfina, the designer Krasimir Nedialkov, Dram - Varna, boutique Azalia, fashion house Woman Monro with designer Milena Tsoncheva, Magi Lux - Plovdiv with designer Slaveyka Vasileva.
The garments of Aura 64 Dobrich are mainly for women of a middle age. They are elegant and practical, suitable for every day and for cocktails, the main colors are black and white, combined with sequins and ornaments from satin and chiffon. Since 2007 Aura 64 offers a fashion line for future mothers.
Nomination jewelry presented bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings. The idea for a fashion accessory capable of expressing one’s personality, values, passions, politics, secrets and sensibilities originated with Paolo Gensini in the small town of Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence Italy. Intrigued by the customizable aspect of traditional charm bracelets, Gensini devised a modular or ‘composable’ bracelet comprised of a series of links. Connected by a spring-loaded mechanism, each segment could be filled (and replaced), one by one, with a different decorative design. Fashioned out of high quality stainless steel, the pieces were guaranteed never to tarnish or fade. Gensini christened his new creation ‘Nomination’, from the Latin term meaning "giving someone an appropriate name".
The models had very attractive hair styles, created jointly by the team of Extend and fashion salons "Nushi". Extend is an official importer of hair extensions of the world brand Hairaisers. Hair extensions are from 100% natural hair, easy to work with and proving natural look of hair.
The designer Milena Tsoncheva from boutique Woman Monro made a special sport-elegant collection for Fashion evenings with very sexy silhouettes.
The first evening ended with the wedding collection Butterfly of Holiday Sona with designer Sonia Angatian.
SoledoArts presented bio t-shirts from organic cotton of "Earth positive". The products are Soil Association licensed, made of 100% organic cotton, have Full traceability, Equitable trading and ethical manufacturing audit, Innovative product design, Sustainable production, 90% reduced carbon footprint, Pioneering life cycle foot printing research, Exceptional quality and design.
The Spring-Summer line of Flirt lingerie is like a romantic source of sweet emotions and mood. The colours are in the shades of pink, blue, violet and white.
Her formal dresses presented a new name in Bulgarian fashion designer Julia Jivkova. She is very romantic and stakes on individual style and exceptional quality! She creates the dresses herself with a lot of love and patience. She decorated the clothes with a lot of hand-sewn stones and sequins.
The brand Miro, bearer of a Golden Needle award from the Academy of fashion, created a special collection Merilin for the Merilin Slims cigarettes and presented a part of it during Fashion evenings 2009.
Fashion evenings ended with the collection of formal boutique dresses of Atelier Simon with designer Gergana Simeonova.
At the end of the evening a tasty cake with 10 fireworks celebrated the 10th birthday of the Bulgarian fashion directory Fashion.bg.
Photos:
1. The face of Fashion evenings 2009 Marina Milcheva in a dress of Atelier Simon
2. - 3. Models of the French childrens' clothes Orchestra
4. Model of Aura 64 - Dobrich
5. Models of the Italian jewelry Nomination
6. - 7. Models of Delfina swimwear
8. - 9. Models of the designer Krasimir Nedialkov
10. - 11. Models of Dram - Varna
12. - 13. Models of formal dresses of boutique Azalia
14. - 15. Models of fashion house Woman Monro
16. - 17. Models of Magi Lux - Plovdiv
18. - 19. Models from the wedding collection "Butterfly" of Holiday Sona
20. - 21. Bio t-shirts from organic cotton of "Earth positive"
22. - 23. Models of Flirt lingerie
24. - 25. Formal dresses of designer Julia Jivkova
26. - 27. Models of Miro, collection Merilin for Merilin Slims cigarettes
28. - 29. Formal boutique dresses of Atelier Simon with designer Gergana Simeonova
30. Silvia Kabaivanova, creator and owner of the Bulgarian fashion directory Fashion.bg, Ekaterina Toneva - producer of Fashion evenings and Toni Raponska in front of the cake for the birthday of Fashion.bg
31. Ekaterina Toneva, Amalia Tincheva and Silvia Kabaivanova
Photos © Fashion.bg and Fashion evenings 2009
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sir paul smith created the suits for the footballers of Manchester united
Sir Paul Smith created the suits for the players of Manchester United football team. The great designer has made two types of official clothes for his favourite players - one in a grey Prince of Wales check and the other in black wool. Both feature specially created red lining and stripe piping, accompanied by a black raincoat and luggage set for each player. It has been an honour designing and supplying suits for the team", Sir Paul Smith revealed.
Photo: Sir Paul Smith (second from left to right) along with three of the footballers of Manchester United.
Photo: www.essentialhomme.fr
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An honour from the Land of the rising sun for frida giannini
Frida Giannini – Gucci’s chieg designer was awarded International Designer of the Year from the Fashion Editor's Club of Japan. “She is the first female recipient of the award. We are honouring Frida Giannini for her constant ability to anticipate fashion trends with her innovative and coordinated styles”, the chairman of the Club Katsuto Tai said.
Photo: Frida Giannini
Photo: vogue.co.uk
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Kaiser karl conquered ballet stage
Chanel announced that Karl Lagerfeld has created an exclusive costume for The Dying Swan as part of Ballets Russes season. The costume will be worn by the English National Ballet's senior principal dancer, Elena Glurdjidze, who danced The Dying Swan for Lagerfeld during her final fitting. “The look is 50 per cent of how you are going to dance," Glurdjidze revealed.
Lagerfeld declared he has long been inspired by the ballet and especially by Anna Pavlova. Lagerfeld follows in the footsteps of Coco Chanel herself who designed costumes for ballet.
Photo: Karl Lagerfeld
Photo: vogue.co.uk
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Celebrated Aborigine artist takes the bush to Hermes
Hermes invited Aborigine Gloria Petyarr to design a pattern for one of the silk scarves the French fashion house is renowned for. Thus Petyarr has become the first Australian artist, engaged in such a project. We will remind that the heroine of Meryl Streep in the Devil wears Prada movie was addicted to those scarves. Petyarr's scarf is called “Le Reve de Gloria" (“Gloria’s Dream”) and retails for $413. Petyarr, who could not be reached because she has no access to a telephone, has traveled and exhibited all over Australia as well as overseas.
Photo: The Hermes scarf, with the Gloria Petyarr’s pattern.
Photo: www.aboriginalartnews.com.au
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Oscar de la Renta – exclusively for the twin girls of Sarah Jessica Parker
Oscar de la Renta has launched mini versions of his ready-to-wear dresses for girls. The line offers tiny shift dresses in floral prints to match the women's dresses. The children's dresses will retail for between $200 and $350, with $100 from the sale of each dress donated to the Children's Defense Fund. Sarah Jessica Parker who is expecting twin girls from a surrogate mother is one of Oscar de la Renta’s high profile fans and she should be happy with the iconic designer's latest brand development.
Photo: Sarah Jessica Parker in an Oscar de la Renta design.
Photo: timeinc.net
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Scarlet Johansson is the new face of Mango
Scarlet Johansson will be the new face of “Mango” for the season Autumn-Winter 2009-2010. In this way she replaces Penelope Kruz. Mango said: "Scarlett has an extraordinary personality - fun, young. She's Mango's ideal urban woman, independent and cosmopolitan."
Although the launch date of the campaign is yet to be announced, it has already been shot by photographer Mario Sorrenti in Los Angeles.
Photo: Scarlet Johansson.
Photo: www.scarlettjohansson.cc
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