George Clooney | W Magazine Art Issue with Yayoi Kusama Designed Dots

POLKA DOT GEORGE

For the annual art issue of W Magazine, the man who has women at their knees, graces the cover in customised Yoyoi Kusmana Armani suit and shoes, in a monochrome dotted camouflage with his surroundings, looking more dashing than ever. 

Yoyoi Kusama is the 83 year old artist behind last years Louis Vuitton spotted collection, she had coloured dots and spots the last time, that was a success and this collaboration is not even close to a mis hit, her dotted obsession and Clooney combine very well. Clooney's charm arises from the spotted delusion. 

A dotted set, a dotted Clooney, dotted car, dotted table, everything is dotted and according to himself, he resembles Snoopy in this editorial. 

"But I must say," he continued, "I'm proud to be Snoopy! Ultimately, what I'm trying to do with a director - or, I guess, an artist - is to be of service to them and their story."

I must say, a very handsome Snoopy who seems to age as well as wine, the older the better. 

He as interviewed by  Lynn Hirschberg about his new film, The Monuments Men, in about the art which was stolen by Adolf Hitler in World War II.

If you want to read more and admire the handsome Clooney, check out the interview on W Magazine

Art and Clooney are a perfect masterpiece in W Magazine!

Eleanora Carisi | The Fashion Editor, Blooger and Designer | Italian Style Icon

MY GIRL CRUSH | FASHIONISTA

My favourite fashion blogger has to be Italian Eleonora Carisi. With her girlish, pretty edgy look, I simply love and adore her style. She never shys away from colour, all seasons are filled with the brightest hues, dressed by the best Italian designers and not, she loves Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, MSGM and Louis Vuitton to name a few. Her look never fails to have the best accessories from her stunning sunglasses to her bold jewellery. 

She is the woman behind the blog Jou Jou Villeroy, she is a fashion editor at Grazia Italy and is a designer at What's Inside You. She is an entrepreneur and also owns a boutique, Maze,  in Torino, Italy. She is seen with fellow style icons Anna Dello Russo and is photographed during fashion weeks numerous times. 

Her quirky, girly look, with her dip dyed wavy 1950s hair, she is definitely my style icon, muse and inspiration. 

Auguri di  buon compleanno in ritardo Eleonora, sei fantastica!

FROM BLUE TO PINK: HER STYLE

Beautiful, successful and stylish, who said we cannot have it all. 

Cara Delevigne Reigns in Vogue Australia | Fashion Editorial | October 2013

QUEEN CARA 

Cara Delevigne left me speechles as she poses immaculately in Dolce & Gabbana on the cover of the October 2013 issue of Vogue Australia.

Shot by photographer Benny Horne and styled by Christina Centenera, she is wearing the Autumn/Winter Dolce & Gabbana opulent collection in a golden bodice, crown and jewellery with a Burberry coat over her shoulders. With her clearly visible tattoos, she looks like she came out from some kind of wonderland and now reigns as the queen of cool.

I Love queen Cara, have a look at this luxuriant editorial. 

THE EDITORIAL

Dolce & Gabbana dress, bra and earrings, Burberry trenchcoat

Louis Vuitton coat and dress

Vera Wang caper, Chanel top, dress, and bangle, Dolce & Gabbana crown

Peter Pilotto Coat, Ralph Lauren Collection dress, Hannah Martin bracelet

Prada coat, Lanvin dress and Tom Ford boots

Balmain top, skirt and boots

Tom Ford coat, Hugo sweater, Ann Demeulmesster leather top, Giorgio Armani skirt

Alexander Mc Queen dress (made to order), Cara's own ring worn throughout, Sophie Belle Brahe Ring, Aesa Crown

Let Cara's monarchy reign!

Etrusca Made In Italy | True Italian Style and Quality for Every Man

Etrusca, Made In Italy, is a high end menswear shirt brand produced and manufactured 100% in Italy. It’s a young brand, and when founder John Bartello contacted me for collaboration, I did not know who the brand was.

For the past few months him and I have been in discussion regarding this collaboration brand, finally its here. 

When I saw the first images of Etrusca, I thought the collection had a collection for men and women, but it’s only a menswear brand. Luckily enough Etrusca sent me a polkadot shirt from Collezione Tre to see the product and feel the material, the design and for me to wear in one of my outfit posts as seen in their SS14 collection, where women are seen wearing the shirts.

THE BRAND

Etrusca is a young brand, but the name is not, it derives from pre-Roman history, during the Etruscan civilisation, and according to history they were the ones who came up with what Italy is known for today, style and quality.  

The brand goes by the tagline of “Professional with an Edge.”, a balance of elegance and true Italian style. Their main focus is on having an exclusive range, limited in the number of quantity. The collection materials are sourced from the best manufacturers in Italy, using the best techniques to ensure the right fit and the best design.

I can see that the Etrusca man can have three personalities, the business man, the man who loves leisure and the young sporty professional, all in the same man, wearing three different collections. 

Collezione Uno is the first collection from Etrusca. It is the collection made for the businessman, nothing more, perfectly worn with a suit and work attire, a man can easily take of his suit jacket and look smart. Collezione Due is a casual smart collection, which one can wear with a casual blazer and suit and change it up for a causal Sunday afternoon lunch or drinks in the evening. The colours of the shirts come in very deep colours of burgundy and purple, with floral motifs at the cuffs and bold pinstriped patterns. Collezione Tre is their latest collection for Spring/Summer 2014, yet to launch with a light and bright hued colour palette, floral details and embossed materials. It’s an ideal shirt collection for summer and I managed to get a sneak peak of it.

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THE COLLECTION

COLLEZIONE TRE SS14

COLLEZIONE DUE

COLLEZIONE UNO

Etrusca is young and the brand can do wonders with its Made in Italy label, quality, and style.

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La Maison Sartorie D'Amber on SROTA | Men, Menswear, Style, Tips & Sins

The Boys, The Men & The Gentlemen | My Men

The menswear brand SROTA featured me on their blog this week in their section Learn From the Ladies.  They did an interview about my view of men, menswear and style sins. It was fun to answer and when I read again what I wrote, I smile. 

One correction, I'm not a stylist, I'm a fashion blogger, journalist, PR and brand consultant. 

You can read the whole interview here, but here are a few snippets

MENSWEAR STYLE SINS

Sleeveless tops

Tank tops

Worn out shoes

Silly socks

Cartoon inspired ties

I LOVE A MAN IN

A well fitted blazer

Wool or Cashmere socks with a nice print

FAVOURITE ACCESSORY 

Shoes, that's the most important accessory

STYLE ICONS

Gianni Fontana

 Alessandro Squarzi

Mr Raro - Mararo

Obviously boys, men and gentlemen, this is only my opinion. 

Have a look at the whole interview on the SROTA blog. 

Click on the link here. 

LUKE AZZOPARDI COLLECTION | PIERCED BY GODDESSES & PHARAOHS

The Queens and Goddesses of Calypso 

Pierced: The Last Pharaoh, is the latest collection from the very young designer Luke 

Azzopardi. He showcased 29 looks for the A/W 2013 collection, perfectly tailored with meticulous materials. Unfortunately I couldn’t be there as I’m living and working in London, but my friends and the photographs I saw, assured me that is was a beautiful and piercing affair.

The collection was inspired by his roots of Calypso, Gozo, Maltese Heritage and the 1920's-30's Egyptian Revival. The collection was very coherent and it remained true to Luke Azzopardi’s style, recognisable from afar and his imprint intact. His technique of digital print was on the forefront, with silk dresses, golden head pieces, and lace. Culottes and cropped lace tops, skirt suits, to sandals and voluminous midi skirts, as well a tribute to the ‘Ghonnella’.  A black cone bra in silk, reminded me of the 1990s whilst the 'Selene' emerald green silk suit would have been perfectly suited for Grace Kelly and the 'Jordan' gown would be a beautiful wedding dress. The models’ hair was very romantic, adorned with headpieces, veils and wreaths, like goddesses from the past.

Luke Azzopardi:

 “The Collection was inspired by the close relationship the modern age forged between beauty, art, life and death. It explores the mutable nature of aesthetic models of different epochs. The work in the clothes is intensely elaborate and detailed and revolves around the digital manipulation of iconic images from the 20th century. This collection hopes to instill into its audiences a sense of wonder to challenge arbitrarily conceived ideas about the fashion industry.”

Amy Zahra is the model of the moment in Malta and was undeniably the model of the show; her looks fit the collection like it was designed for her, and the Babylon dress was impeccably painted upon her, this girl is strikingly beautiful.

My favourite look was the Contemporary Ghonnella, my style from head to toe, and the midnight blue silk bra was styled perfectly with it, an excellent modern reinvention. The lace crop tops in red and black are on my wish list.

As coherent as it was, it was the perfect balance between classic silhouettes with a modern contemporary approach.  There is something for everyone.

Have a look at Luke’s collection. 

COLLECTION

Photos by Kurt Paris

DETAILS

Photos taken exclusively for La Maison Sartorie D'Amber by Andrew Pillow

BACKSTAGE

Photos taken exclusively for La Maison Sartorie D'Amber by Andrew Pillow

Beautiful and romantic by Luke Azzopardi, I want all the lace pieces, they are simply stunning, reminiscent to old Maltese heritage, art and beauty.

You can order your collection via www.lukeazzopardi.com 

Thank you Andrew Pillow for taking exclusive photos for La Maison Sartorie D'Amber

Collection photos by Kurt Paris and details and backstage photos by Andrew Pillow