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After four years of loyal service with the British teacher, Kate Moss is to be thanked by Sir Philip Green (CEO of Topshop). Sales no longer being in good shape, he has decided to end the adventure….

It now seems that even the name of Kate Moss no longer sufficient to sustainably boost sales. However, the recipe appeared Topshop imagined by departing more than bankable: Take a fast fashion brand adored by the fashion world, instill him the aura of the most iconic supermodel of her generation and will trigger a stroke at a fever epidemic each buyer has launched collection.

It must be said that by offering fashionistas the opportunity to slip into clothes designed by Kate Moss herself (which they then followed step by step the evolution of the dress code via the tabloids), Topshop was holding a good way to quickly make hysterical. In 2007, when launching the first collection, Topshop and was stormed by a horde of fashionistas. The side of the hexagon, the Colette concept store – which is the exclusive distributor said pieces – suffered the same fate in less than two hours, the stalls were empty and proven success.

Yes, but here it is, if initially the exceptional nature of this initiative stirred the desires of customers, treating the Kate Moss consumer product has quickly reach its limits. Trying too hard to exploit the potential of its guest star, Topshop has come to sully the image of the latter… Read the rest of this entry »

Ever since Tim Burton has announced his intention to film the fantastic tale of Lewis Carroll, collaborations between the worlds of fashion and imagery Disney have multiplied (Tom Binns, Stella McCartney, Paul & Joe.. .). Of February 2, showcases the Printemps Haussmann welcome further evidence of the attractiveness of the fashion sphere for little Alice….

If Sephora has already announced the release of a line of cosmetics Carrollian derivative of the universe, we can also expect to see packets of cereal, buttons and other Kinder Surprise is suddenly in fashion decliner White Rabbit, Tweedledum and Tweedledee or Cheshire Cat. However, none of these trade initiatives seems to be able to match the degree of creativity that we can find the heart of future Windows of Printemps Haussmann.

Indeed, while Tim Burton was given carte blanche to revisit the characters of Lewis Carroll, the cream of the designers has also allowed free rein to his imagination (the time of a single room), to honor the fancy expensive to the English writer.

The shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood has designed a shoe in honor of the white rabbit so British storytelling (his favorite character), his boot having both a pocket watch, an accumulation of mini tea set. Read the rest of this entry »

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(Sherbrooke) For five years, Kelsang Lakpa animates the Buddhist life in Sherbrooke. He teaches in a small meditation center on Ball Street. In an anonymous red brick building lies the peaceful place of worship, wood paneling and light scent of incense. Kelsang Lakpa is Quebecois pure laine. Do Peter Begin, he converted to Buddhism Kadampa in early twenties after a trip to India and Asia. It is there that he learned the teachings of Buddha. A dozen years of study in Montreal later, Peter Begin was ordained a monk in England last summer with his spiritual master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyanto.

Several nights a week, the monk opened the doors of the center sherbookois of meditation. Not to celebrate a few rituals or recite some prayers, but to instill in his students practical tools that can improve family life or the work environment. These methods are inspired, of course, Buddhism.

Unlike Christian religions, Buddhism has no laws or commandments. He proposes instead a lifestyle axis on meditation and wisdom. Read the rest of this entry »

Once textbooks recovered and last sunburn bellies, one question obscures the girls about to begin a new school year: how to compose a required re-entry once cool, stylish and in harmony with trends, without giving the impression of doing too much?.

For most high school students, the choice of the first looks of the school year is considered as a matter of utmost importance. Admittedly, it can sometimes be perilous, as it is easy – if one is not careful – to go wrong in trying to do too much. From then on, it may be worth recalling a few basic rules of dress code preppy light…

First, high school does not rhyme with ride or exit at Colette Baron, people avoid surlooker or strutting in a 100% total look inspired trends autumn / winter 2010-2011. The idea is indeed to appear charming, accessible and beautifully in tune with the times, rather than appearing to come straight out of the pages of Jalouse.

To do this, we prefer an effortless Degaine a more sophisticated, which may give the impression of having spent hours in front of her mirror. In practice, does not hesitate to graft a piece has the look still good smelling the summer (sandals, straw tote, earrings boho), so as to inject a healthy dose of freshness to the meeting. Read the rest of this entry »

Decidedly, Karl Lagerfeld never ceases to stage his muse of the moment, Baptist Giabiconi. After seeing him in Paris-Shanghai, we find this time in the heart of the micro-film Flight of the Day, celebrating the Chanel cruise collection. There HAS THE costume Arsene Lupin, a spree in Paris….

At the end of watching those few 3-minute movie, it’s hard to understand where Karl Lagerfeld is coming from. It must be said that the subject is surprising: it shows indeed the very photogenic couple Lara Stone / Baptist Giabiconi touring the Paris boutiques of the brand, forgetting systematically go through checkout…

The two beautiful young people symbolize the perfect embodiment of beauty and looks to be perfect, we feel still some difficulties to decrypt the message conveyed by this spot. If you suspect that Lagerfeld must have a clear vision, far from the first level reading, it appears to us despite all particularly opaque.

Indeed, if one sets aside the traditional leniency toward the media label of the Rue Cambon, it finally sees in this short film a couple ultra glamorous flying with impunity what he likes in the shops of luxury… Read the rest of this entry »