INSPIRATION- CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER

Christian Audigier. A name so strong, so seductive and so legendary in the history of fashion, that it's impossible not to dedicate a post to him. The man with the french charm, the Don Corleone voice and the American Dream story is the one I'd like to introduce the "Inspiration Series" of my blog with. If there's anything I believe in most, than it's the human being's ability to achieve everything possible. In the history of the world there were so many who used this endless power of our nature for all kinds of destructive aims. That's why it is so important to upheave the ones who who use it for good, for great inspiring achievements. Once Tom Ford said: "Both film and fashion are businesses where the audience doesn't feel or see the work that goes on behind the scenes."
The sensational business concept of Christian Audigier's work, is so genius... He realised that fashion is majorly one thing: Life! We wear Gucci to feel sexy, YSL to feel strong and Valentino to feel feminine. Fun, Party, Success, Fame and a life without limits- That's the Ed Hardy vision. ;)

The Ed Hardy phenomenon started a couple of years ago, I remember getting shirts and sneakers ordered through my relatives from New York. In Munich we had a store called "Grace" where my Mum used to indulge myself with the CA creations. I was so in love with the brand and I can still say: This success is unrepeated and irreplaceable. The store I'm in now, is known for being ahead of time with their brands: They sold Ed Hardy first in Munich. Next to Cavalli and Moschino, Ed Hardy was the ultimate it brand in the boutique. Whether those were Russians or Arabian Emirates billionaires, they shopped the American Dream Couture like they are about to go on Noah's ark. Audigier was in the right moment in the right place with the right business plan. If I would have to describe the secret hit essence of the concept I'd say: Association theory. The great LA Couture Don linked a certain life style represented by the most known party people in Hollywood to a certain product, in this case: The clothes. Being crazily tattooed all over the body was now possible with the help of the Ed Hardy shirt. When you wear Ed Hardy you feel like you're wearing swimwear underneath on a yacht around the world with Christian playing poker with Diddy and Madonna doing exercises on the helicopter runway. Clothing with a dream and a vision- Secret recipe of the story of success. A man who made it so far that only sky's the limit. ;)

As I'm studying economy and business now, I feel like it's very important, not only to study the university book material but also the master examples of life. The most unfair part of life, is that everything requires 100% passion and work, 'cause... YOLO... ;)... we only live once. So for those of you who have certain dreams, which is something we all have... don't stop. Try first, because people... You can make it all happen, and that is just what you should keep in mind day by day. )))
xx
M


　

GOSSIP GIRL'S LAST TANGO

Gossip Girl. OMG! It's back. The first episode of season six aired yesterday. It was... thrilling. ;)

So many years passed but some thing are still the same: I love Chuck, I want Serena's closet and I want to know wtf this Gossip Girl chick is?! Believe it or not, we're about to find out! The biggest secret in the history of a six seasons show is about to be revealed. Any guesses? There was a time when I was 100% positive that it was Dan. I mean, he's cute and stuff but let's be honest, this dude has been stalking the hot blond for years before they teamed up and became the most inspiring it-couple on the Upper East Side. No just kidding, it was very charming how he fancied her from far, right? But who is it? Georgina? No. Bart Bass? No. Or maybe... NOOO! LOL I have no idea. But one thing is for sure: It has to be someone IN the clique. Not some strange randon girl, like this new chick Nate is about to have quality time with in the next episode.We'll find out! ;)

Let's talk fashion! Favourite outfit? Serena's pseudo-bridesmaid dress! When I saw it first, I was like this has to be Jenny Packham. High five Maria! This show taught me a lot, it's JP Spring 2012 Collection . ;)

A perfect Serena gown! So apparently S is considering a fresh start (while I'm considering a french start)) with this hot beau. We can't wait to see where it goes! Oh, Blair and Chuck?! The storyline is slowly starting to annoy me! Get together! Get married! We want Blair in Ralph Simmons Dior and Chuck in Tom Ford! ;)
But I'm more than happy to have my Tuesday mornings back: GG, french breakfast and blogging. ;)



You know you love me guys, have a great day)))
xoxo
Gossip Girl (No it's just me ;))

GAYDAMAK JEWELLERY

 

Good Morning Guys,

yesterday at work, I had the most random "Russian" moment ever. A man walks in our store... he's around 70, with a "Rick Ross" like body and a cane))... a gold watch... and a ring... so unbelievably flashy, that it looked like a piece of the Versailles. It was an emerald of the size of a 2 cent coin surrounded by many 1 carat diamonds. Obviously it was more than hard for me to stop staring at it. Soon I realised that the man didn't understand any German. From this moment on it was clear to me, this is a Russki. ;) So we started picking an all silk Cavalli dress for his daughter.

This made me think of what gold and diamonds mean in the history of my country, for our mentality and our values. I spent yesterday night, going through books like "The treasure of the Romanovs", "Golden Russia" and "Petergof". It's obvious: Russians and Diamonds, are like Bonnie and Clyde, like Liz and R. Burton, like Beyonce and Jay Z... It's a very strong and deep love. ;)

Visiting home this summer, I was charmed of the beauty and extravagance of the jewellery the Russian high society has to offer. Besides old money classics like Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, new designers become more and more of a topic. The label "Gaydamak" catched my eye immediately. The label was established in 2009 by the sisters Katia and Sonia Gaydamak.

First, the designer: Katia Gaydamak is doubtless one of the most gorgeous women in the Moscow It-Clique. She's incredibly tasteful, beautiful and stunning... and so is the jewellery. She does the designing part. The first thought in my head when I saw the pieces: This is could be the jewellery of a Sheikh's daughter, a Russian aristocrat or of a 21st century It-Girl with a touch of erstwhile elegance.

The super educated and charming Beauty Sonia is responsible for the developing process of house Gaydamak. She makes the brand an international guideline for every young jewellery label. They go worldwide, strong and visionary.

All in all, a real sensation! The pieces are already rocked by the globe's hottest it girls and loved by my ultimate Russian fashionista Miroslava Duma. The most extraordinary piece? The hand bracelet. An ultimate it piece, jewellery is a fashionista's best friend, right? ;)
Launch:
http://www.tatler.ru/tatlertv/181455_yuvelirnie_priznaniya_stolichnih_it_girls.php

 
Lindsay Lohan and Alicia Keys wearing the it-piece... DIAMOND LOVE))).

As I am very interested in the label, I contacted Katia Gaydamak and I was lucky enough to get a Q&A with her, a little but amazing interview on her inspiration, favourites and work.

Enjoy guys, the Q&A with the lovely Katia Gaydamak:
-What is your biggest inspiration?
"we love strong personalities, unusual faces and looks. the street of London or the west village in NYC. My sister and I find inspiration in architecture and tapestry mostly."

- Favourite Jewellery House of all times?
"we love JAR for it s unique statement pieces and daring choices of stones and shapes. We also love the more ancient (1930s) Cartier collection. Especially those made for the Maharadjas."

-"Icon in Diamonds"- The most gorgeous diamond loving woman in world's history?
"Elisabeth Taylor is one of our icons because she made it clear that love and jewellery are the best couple ;-))). but jokes put aside, our mother has always worn the most insane jewellery with classic clothes. it s all a question of mood and self esteem but jeans and shirt and a cool jacket is the base to wear ANY type of extravagant jewellery"

I'm sure many of you became fans of Gaydamak Jewellery. ;)
Let's support the girls via Facebook: Here's their page, so LIKE! ;)
 http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/GaydamakJewellery?fref=ts
http://twitter.com/KatiaGaydamak
And the website for exclusive insights in the brand:
http://www.gaydamakjewellery.com/

Wish you a great Sunday))
xoxo
M

ANNA DELLO RUSSO X H&M

It was time again: A new sensational collaboration @ H&M. The super hip, super extravagant and super crazy fashion it-persona Anna Dello Russo, Editor for Vogue Japan, created an exclusive line of breathtaking accessories for H&M. Obviously I had no other choice... I had to go ahead and get myself some goodies. I've red all kind of collection reviews... they include everything from "awful and grotesque" to "must-have and iconic" To be honest I'm kind of in between, but these are the kind of pieces you'll keep forever, true art! Especially... the suitcase! I'm so obsessed with it. I've already seen Moscow socialites instagramming it earlier this week. (Yeah the Russians totally get it all first ;))
Keta Topuria (Moscow fashion icon, It girl and singer) with the stunning suitcase (via Instagram)

But this time... NO craziness. There were 5 guys who really wanted it, in front of the closed doors. They were super fashionable wearing Givenchy and Prada, Asian and they brought pretty much everything. The reason for that? I guess that this kind of fashion doesn't fit in the the classic "Longchamp-Speedy"-kind of couture in the city of Munich. Don't get me wrong, but this city knows more about Beer and Pretzel than Balenciaga and Pucci. ;)

Let's get back to the collection: What was stunning? The eye wear! I'm a bit of a Kanye West speaking of eye wear: I love it popping! The ADR glasses are to die for! BUT they are so heavy I could barely keep 'em on my nose. LOL))) Same thing with the jewellery... gorgeous looking, painfully uncomfortable. So what did Anna taught us in the advertisement clip? "Fashion is uncomfortable" Hell yes doll! Yours definitely is! ;) But whatever... she's right sometimes you just have to go through the pain.))

Here are the pieces I got. I decided to order the suitcase online, lol I can't wait to see the postman carrying it up going like "WTF is that?!"))))

Now, do you like the line? Is it so hot or so not?
I wish you an awesome weekend guys, enjoy, party and thrill!)))
xx
M