DANSK Magazine

Chanel Cruise collection 13/14

Inspired by the colonial time mixed with Mademoiselle Chanel in Deauville in 1913, Karl Lagerfeld recently presented Chanel’s new Cruise collection 13/14 in Dempsey Hill, Singapore.

While one part of the collection, consisting of preppy knits and cricket inspired sportswear was clearly (more…)

Hiding in the bushes with Valentino

Whenever I go hiding in the bushes with my military force-entourage, I of course make sure to wear my finest attire. That entails full-look camouflage – and not in sad doucey colors – but in bright, summery silk textures. That is also why I was thrilled when coming across the latest camouflage printed ties from Valentino’ AW13 collection. Who else than the Italians understand the necessity of looking stylishly chic even under the pressure of the extreme outdoors!? Now, all I need is a helmet covered in grass and twigs to complete my look of the season.

www.valentino.com / Image courtesy of Valentino

The Trouser

A little while ago in Copenhagen, I met Fedro Gaudenzi, the designer behind the new brand The Trouser. Based in London, it’s a brand trying to provide long-lasting pieces in great materials. The Trouser is a harem pant, but the brand also provides capes, shirts and tees.

Photo by Kevin Pineda, courtesy of The Trouser / www.thetrouser.co.uk

Riccardo Tisci joins the ballet

With his collaboration with the atelier of the Palas Garnier at the Opéra National de Paris, Riccardo Tisci – creative director for Givenchy, has signed the costumes for Maurice Ravel’s ballet Le Boléro, making this his first solo project in designing costumes for the theatre.

The spectacular white sheer dresses are detailed with a skeleton embroidery, making the dancers look very gracefully as they move while also breathing life into this theatrical interpretation. (more…)

Juliane Grüner for Bel Sac

The Danish accessories brand, Bel Sac, has just released images from their AW13 image campaign. This season Bel Sac has none other than one of the biggest international models of the moment on board, Ms. Juliane Grüner. Juliane has previously been a DANSK cover model and the face of brands like Balenciaga, Jill Sander and Y-3. We simply adore this chic!

Image courtesy of Bel Sac / www.belsac.dk

Art Deco Jewellery

Let’s continue the Art Deco theme. If you are looking for some inspiration for new jewellery, we suggest you take a look at Louis Vuitton’s FW13 jewellery collection. (more…)

The Great Soundtrack

If you are familiar with Baz Luhrmann’s work, then you may also know, that the director has a thing for combining his period-piece films with modern music as he did on ‘Romeo + Juliet’ and ‘Moulin Rouge’. This time the ‘Great Gatsby’ director has invited Jay-Z to join him.

The New York rapper is the executive producer and co-writer on the original musical film score, which includes tracks by Jay himself, Lana Del Rey, Beyonce, Florence & The Machine, Sia and many more. (more…)

Funky Punky

So, with the Met Balls Punk-themed extravaganza in mind, these studded babies seem appropriate – made by the talented and new designer Petteri Hemillä. He’s been designing accessories for Balmain for the last 4 years, but are now launching his own brand. Loves it.

Punk Gala 13

Yesterday some of the most fashionable A list people were gathered at the annual Met Gala held in New York.

This year’s theme ‘Punk: Chaos to Couture’ encouraged the guests (some more than others) to brave, bold looks. (more…)

Gatsby Glamour

Just in case you need another reason the get excited about ’The Great Gatsby’.

The luxurious American jewellery company Tiffany & Co. will be providing all the jewels for Baz Luhrmann’s highly anticipated film. (more…)