Rochas to close
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You all are certainly welcome. It's beautifully written.
I think Rochas' closing is more tragic than I thought, it really illustrates the death of fashion as we know it. It's not a surprise, Terri Agins aptly wrote about it, but it's a sad reality. He works in the exact same way old couturiers did, it's amazing, he's a genius, no doubt about it. But it's also such a shame.
You have to wonder about his reluctance to to develop more commercial products, but you must also be impressed by his integrity and commitment.
I think Rochas' closing is more tragic than I thought, it really illustrates the death of fashion as we know it. It's not a surprise, Terri Agins aptly wrote about it, but it's a sad reality. He works in the exact same way old couturiers did, it's amazing, he's a genius, no doubt about it. But it's also such a shame.
You have to wonder about his reluctance to to develop more commercial products, but you must also be impressed by his integrity and commitment.
"I am interested in the idea of taste. And by taste, I mean opinion, inspiration and the craft of creating a personality through fabric and design.”
“I would like to stop global vulgarity,”
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i think both those statements are priceless...
..it was quite emotional reading the article actually...very beautifully written..
love how it ends on a positive note.
*definitely hope that he doesn't wind up at valentino. that would be more tragic than the 'death' of rochas.
“I would like to stop global vulgarity,”
______________________________________
i think both those statements are priceless...
..it was quite emotional reading the article actually...very beautifully written..
love how it ends on a positive note.
*definitely hope that he doesn't wind up at valentino. that would be more tragic than the 'death' of rochas.
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That article was so touching, inspiring, and saddening. I got the magazine this morning and was so thrilled to see Olivier on the cover!
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Pastry said:
I totally agree. The article was amazing. It really got me interested in his earlier work. Does anyone have any pictures of his first couple of collections that were under his name?
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Thanks so much! 
Style.com worked out just fine. . .
I should have looked there first but I didn't realize that they had collections from like 2000.
Style.com worked out just fine. . .
I should have looked there first but I didn't realize that they had collections from like 2000.
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gonna read the nyt article now!
I am sorry but I find the article quite "protective". I think the writer has created an YSL-esque image of Olivier Theyskien: a young, sensitive and subtle man, who needs an buissiness superwarior to be able to live.
Oh please. He is 30. He managed his own things before, he has some money, he is talented and he is famous. He will make it.
Oh please. He is 30. He managed his own things before, he has some money, he is talented and he is famous. He will make it.
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Great article.
What I think it doesn't adequately account for, though, is that there is not a single path to success, even in fashion. Look at Alaia for an example of someone who's been successful for many years, and undeniably marches to his own drummer ...
What I think it doesn't adequately account for, though, is that there is not a single path to success, even in fashion. Look at Alaia for an example of someone who's been successful for many years, and undeniably marches to his own drummer ...
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but if you feel like boycotting P&G, switch to organic and natural products like Mrs Meyers Clean Day. Your laundry will smell delicious, it's healthier for you and the planet, and it's a stick in the eye to P&G ... what's not to love B) www.mrsmeyers.com
fashionista-ta said:PS Not to be subversive
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Lars Nilsson is leaving nina ricci and rumor has it olivier theyskens might replace him...
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News at the Olivier Theyskens front; a close friend of his confirmed to me that he will be back with a pre-collection for F/W 2007 season... I didn't get it confirmed however if it would be under his own name or under somebody else's...!!
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^ yes yes yes!!!
do you know if the collection will be shown?
do you know if the collection will be shown?
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MulletProof said:
ughhjkwhy...i never owned anything rochas, dammit!
looking at the bright side, olivier might go back and do his own thing as he used to.
I know... that was my exact reaction... I always wanted the dress from Fall 2005 Ready to wear collection...
(style.com)
I can't believe my eyes... how dumb are they? aaaaahhhhh
