How to Choose Formal Shoes for a Suave Office Look

A pair of formal shoes is an absolute must in a man’s closet. You need one to pair with your everyday ensemble as well as for formal occasions such as weddings and office parties. However men’s formal shoes come in a so many styles, from Oxfords, brogues, loafers, boots etc, that it can be confusing to choose the correct shoe for the correct occasion. This is why we have written a guide to help you choose between these different styles.

Oxford Shoes

Oxford shoe’s minimalistic style is appropriate for both formal and informal occasions. They can be paired with jeans for a regular day at the office as well as with suits for important client meetings.

When choosing an Oxford, don’t be afraid to experiment with the color. When paired well, atypical colors such as burgundy and green can elevate your look and bring a central focus to your attire.

However, for formal attires such as suits, classic colors such as black and brown are the way to go. Pay attention to smaller details such as the colors of your socks to elevate the look further. With formal attires dark colored socks are the way to go but do not be afraid to try different combinations.

 

Brogues Shoes

Brogues are characterised by decorative stitches, perforations and serrations. They are best suited for formal occasions however they can be used to dress up a casual attire. Classic shades such as black or cognac work well with this style.

Decorative stitches, perforations, and serration across the top characterise brogues. It is a versatile category that offers many styles. Pair your formal attire with leather brogues in black or cognac shade and you are all set for the day.

 

Loafers

Loafers are a popular slip-on formal shoes for men. Their slip-on style is comfortable yet chic. They pair well with suits for formal occasions as well as trousers for dressy dinner parties. A pair of loafers is a must in any wardrobe.

Loafers are popular slip-on formal shoes for men If you want to shun the laces for a while, picking up a pair of loafers is just the right choice to make. Loafers come in a variety of styles and are good for everyday formal attire as well as for a dressier party ensemble.

 

Leather Boots

When you think of formal shoes, boots might not feature in your list immediately. But when styled right, leather boots make for an excellent, confident formal look. Pair them with tailored trousers and a jacket for a suave look. They pair well with suits and can instantly elevate your look to a whole new level.

 
Pierre Cardin India has an exciting range of formal shoes for men. From easy-to-slip-in loafers to Chelsea boots with nuanced textures, stylish brogues, and elegant Oxford shoes, we have various styles for different occasion needs. Our range of shoes comes in various shades, textures, and fits. Our shoes are crafted with a breathable leather lining that eliminates odour and keeps your feet fresh. Check out our exclusive range of men’s formal footwear today!

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUYING THE BEST CASUAL LEATHER SHOES FOR MEN

Casual attire is increasingly becoming accepted in various settings like parties, workplaces among other spheres. It is not a surprise that casual shoes have become the number one choice for men and the demand for varied styled casual shoes has increased in recent times.

The casual leather shoes for men category is extensive with various styles like sneakers, slip-on, loafers, moccasins, boats available for different occasions. So, often it can be difficult to decide which style is appropriate for what occasion.

Here’s a guide to help you choose the right type of leather casual shoes for men.

Leather Sneakers

No men’s wardrobe is complete without a good pair of sneakers. They are comfortable to wear and pair well with a plethora of outfits. When styled the right way, they can make any look perfect.

Leather sneakers come in various styles and are very versatile. Pair them with casual trousers or jeans for a smart look. In minimalist and slimline designs, they have a timeless appeal.

 

Leather Espadrilles

Easy-to-wear slip-on footwear are a summer favourite. They pair well with denim, chinos, and shorts.

While the fabric espadrilles look more casual, you can wear leather espadrilles to work if your office doesn’t have a strict dress code. With their comfortable look, they make your get-up look more fashionable.

With lace-less shoes coming back in vogue in recent times, a nice pair of leather espadrilles is a must-have in your wardrobe.

 

Leather Loafers

Loafers are the most versatile type of shoes and come under both casual and formal shoe categories.

Leather loafers have a more formal look, but these days many designs in this category also appeal to those with a rather casual style.

 

Leather Moccasins

Moccasins are casual slip-on shoes for men that are very comfortable to wear. They are high-quality, functional footwear

They provide insulation and protection against cold weather and also absorbs moisture to keep feet dry.

As Moccasins do not have a heel, so they are often also called driving or home shoes.

 
Having the right pair of casual leather shoes is important for getting your look right for any given occasion. Since casual shoes are typically worn more, they are more likely to undergo wear and tear. Therefore it is best to invest in quality shoes.

Pierre Cardin has brought an exclusive collection of casual leather shoes for men in various styles and fits. Check out the casual shoe collection and take your pick!

Better together: Tackling Covid-19 from indoors

Your mailbox is overflowing with a thousand online discounts from brands, in the wake of the catastrophic NovelCoronavirus. You have already sifted through thousands, wondering what to do with them in uncertain times of a Government lockdown. We’re not here to bother you with notifications. Instead, Pierre Cardin’s just dropping by to make sure you’re coping well.

We’ve put on our favourite shoes to take those essential steps that will ensure your comfort and our employees’ safety. In light of the recent lockdown, physical stores will remain shut until further notice but we will continue to cater to your sartorial needs, on our website and social media accounts.

Here, we’ve jotted down a list of necessities, not in terms of fashion and styling but in terms of self care during the Covid-19 scare. We promise, the next one will address your styling needs!

 

Down but Not Out

 

Lockdown 2020 has got Indians running around in confused circles. Pierre Cardin, however, salutes and supports this measure as the Covid-19 positive cases are on a sharp incline. It’s the need of the hour. It’s time to help flatten the curve. It’s do or die. It’s now or never.

This is what you can do to keep yourself and your family active, healthy and happy in the great indoors:

  • Work from home

Not everyone is privileged to be able to work from home. So if you aren’t into essential services like security or medicine, stay put. Thank your lucky stars that your long-forgotten dream of wearing pyjamas to work is finally coming true!

  • Work out

Give yourself much-needed Tender Loving Care. While Nature is having a whale of a time outside, you can do the same at home. Pull out your yoga mat or take to your good ol’ floor for a rejuvenating meditation or work-out session. Involve your family – the more, the merrier!

  • Work it out

Pandora’s box has been long-locked and forgotten. It’s the right opportunity to pull up important matters that have taken a back seat due to a hyper-busy schedule. Sort it out over calls and video conferences, laying the ground for a worry-free tomorrow.

  • Work up an appetite

We all have an inner chef waiting to be unleashed. Whether cooking is therapeutic for you or you’re a plain kitchen disaster, what better time than a shut-in to brush up on skills? After all, no better incentive to cook than the promise of a delectable meal at the end.

  • Work around it

If you’re a bachelor, no one will understand this better than you. Please, we repeat, please, reorganise your shoe rack. You don’t want those polished Pierre Cardins to gather dust over time. Put them in a clean dust bag or our signature shoe boxes and stack them up neatly. Your mother, girlfriend and sister will be so proud! If you’re married with kids, set an example for those little eyes that follow everywhere.

Above all, keep your surroundings clean. You may feel the advice has been done to death but we cannot emphasise this enough – the only way to wipe out the virus is to do it literally. Don’t forget to sanitize common surfaces and keep your hands clean at all times.

Pierre Cardin is right by your side in this unprecedented time. Let’s come together – separately, of course. Recuperate indoors while Mother Nature does the same outside. Until next time, take care!https://www.instagram.com/p/CCSrB3ypcGZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

How to Pick a Genuine Pierre Cardin Shoe

Wearing counterfeit accessories isn’t a faux pas, it’s a sin. What sends the fashion world into a tizzy isn’t as much a wrongly-paired outfit, as is a mistakenly purchased one. You’ll be surprised to know how alike a fake pair of footwear can look – we were!

Apparently, your trusted e-commerce website is taking your faith for a ride, with you in tow, wearing those new-looking but duplicate shoes. The market for ‘first copy’ goods, especially shoes, is flourishing across India. Over time, dealers in counterfeit shoes have expanded their operations from brick-and-mortar stores to the more easily accessible online world.

We’ve compiled a handy list of tell-tale signs to watch out for when getting yourself a Pierre Cardin. These are sure to blow your mind and knock your shoes, err, socks off!

 

Hey, presto! It’s perfetto

 

The perfect  Pierre Cardin shoe and shoe lining will always be made of 100% genuine leather that lets your feet breathe. Run your fingers over the body of the shoe and closely examine the surface. If it looks and feels uneven, good news, it’s real.

Genuine leather is essentially a natural material that feels pliable and supple to touch. Push it down with a finger to test – it will crease and wrinkle.

 

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All that glitters is really not gold – so tread carefully. The original Pierre Cardin shoe that matches your sleek new tux so well comes neatly-stitched. Take a closer look at the shoe you’re holding – if the threads are untidy or fraying, drop it right there. Nobody deserves a duplicate Pierre Cardin!

 

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Can we get a big ‘yay’ for the ultimate test of authenticity? Here’s what you need to remember the next time you step out to purchase, browse or even window-shop a Pierre Cardin – the shoe tag comes with a special QR Code. 

Whip out your phone, scan the QR code, and the details of your dream Pierre Cardin will pop right up on your screen. If the QR Code isn’t printed on your shoe tag, you know it’s a fake! What’s more, if you register with us and make a purchase, you’re entitled to an additional 6-month warranty.

 

Licensed to thrill

 

We know what you mean when you crave drop-dead amazing shoes, and we are licensed to kill (but not really). Always take note of the inside of a Pierre Cardin shoe. A genuine pair will have ‘Eltus Mode Pvt. Ltd.’ printed – comfortably in your line of sight under the tongue but well away from the gaze of onlookers.

Eltus Mode Pvt. Ltd. is the only Pierre Cardin shoe licensee across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Beware the tricksters! Additionally, we’ve partnered with only the best names in the business – so don’t get scammed! Check out the list of registered dealers on our website & find a store closest to you.

 

It’s a wrap

 

You love your shoe collection. So do we. Pierre Cardin makes sure our shoes meet their rightful owner in ship-shape. If you pay attention, you’ll notice how a Pierre Cardin pair always comes wrapped in duly-labelled paper. This is then tucked away in a box with a barcode and manufacturing details that include a serial number and licensee address of ELTUS MODE PVT. LTD.

So, are you ready to step up to the counterfeit and into a genuine pair of Pierre Cardin?https://www.instagram.com/p/CCsWIE3Jkmx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Footwear Style Tips From Sole To Soul

You’ve heard those whispers float across the room, singing praises of your perfectly-tailored suit; noticed their awestruck gaze follow wherever you go. You’re aware of the ripples your crisp shirt creates. This dapper fashion choice is making a statement and you’re already on your way up the fashion ladder. But is it enough?

As one of the leading designer men’s shoes brands, Pierre Cardin is set to take you on a ‘sole-stirring’ journey – from owning your sense of style to ruling their hearts. With these essential fashion tips, you will soon go from being the talk of the town to the walk of the town. Let’s strut that style!

 

Put your best shoe forward

 

Don a pair of jeans and throw on a tee without meticulous planning. It’s what casual dressing is all about. Simplify your effortless look with Pierre Cardin’s men’s designer shoes. Here’s how!

You can never slip up with a slip on! Pair one classic with another – humble denim jeans and leather slip-on shoes. Channel your boyish charm with a hoodie or polo-neck tee, and you’re good to go.

If you’re feeling more adventurous, team your ankle-length plaids with a pair of boots. In case we haven’t already mentioned, our exclusive collection is made from 100% leather, with 100%  leather lining unlike anywhere else. Let your feet breathe whilst you take their breath away.

We’re also willing to bet, your casual staples like cotton-twill Bermuda shorts or ankle-length corduroy pants will hit it off with our leather lace shoes.

 

 A ‘sandal’ous affair

 

Your oh-so-loved chinos that have been crying for attention will finally get their due. Shorts are the new long, and it’s time to bring that fresh white kurta out of hiding. Get ready for a rendezvous with Pierre Cardin’s classic collection of casual leather sandals.

Make heads turn with natural textured leather, crafted for maximum comfort and style. Savour the envious attention as you take confident strides. Let’s make this a s(c)andalous affair worth remembering.

 

Sometimes shaken, never stirred

 

Bond with the best in the league, like James, flaunting a suave well-fitted black suit; rub shoulders with white-collar men, in a neatly-ironed collared shirt; step in with elan, wearing Pierre Cardin’s formal leather shoes. It’s really all that it takes! 

Lace them up or strap them down, our exclusive collection of formal shoes takes into consideration the significance of your work meetings and comfort of business trips. Let your confidence set temperatures soaring during the day, and set the evening on fire with a blazing hot blazer, leather boots et al.

Men’s designer shoes may not be meant for everyone but they are, for you. Ultra-breathable and crafted from genuine vegetable tan leather, our shoes are meant for occasions that matter.

 

Compete, complete, complement

 

Your only competition is you. Up your game and stay a step ahead, even while attending your best friend’s big fat Indian wedding. Pair a chic set of kurta pyjamas or your super expensive sherwani with a snug sandal. Your outfit will thank you for the ‘compliment’. Made from velvet crust leather, this one is just what you need to flaunt a completely ethnic look.

We’re right here, walking right by your side – always fashionably yours. So go ahead, take the world in your (literal) stride with Pierre Cardin.

Exclusive Shoe Care For Exclusive Footwear

What does it take to be the torchbearer of the perfect outfit? Which part of the outfit deserves more attention? A crisp shirt paired with trousers that go well with it? Yes. A sleek tie or a bow tie? Sure. A classy blazer. Definitely. But what’s the one fashion accessory that perfects that James Bond look? It’s footwear! Today, shoes aren’t just something designed to protect your feet, they are one of the means with which the Fashion industry marches forward. They are designed to redefine style, elegance and luxury. After all, fashion without footwear is a story with an abrupt end. 

A good pair of shoes can make all the difference and grab all the attention, it adds to your fashion appeal. Attractive shoes not only speak for your exceptional taste in fashion but also give you that extra tinge of confidence to stride with pride. Pierre Cardin, with a premium collection of mens designer shoes, has always been ahead of the curve in the footwear realm.

Looking after your exclusive footwear can be tricky at times. You have to ensure that the premium material doesn’t bear the brunt of a rugged cleaning and polishing process. Pierre Cardin welcomes you to tap into the world of shoe accessories that keep your footwear as good as new for as long as they are a part of your all-inclusive shoe wardrobe.

 

Following is the  Essential Shoe Care Accessories :

 

Horse Hair Brush-

This one is a 100% premium horsehair brush with high-density bristles. Regular use of the product gives a silky high gloss on the polished shoe.

Application Brush-

The high-quality application brush is perfect for application of shoe creams. The contoured beechwood handle makes for an easy grip and the rounded head eases the application of the polish.

Shoe Cream-

Shoe cream provides in-depth care, refreshes colors & provides a wonderful, bright & long lasting shine.

Quick Shine-

This is a self-shining dressing with specially formulated silicone oil infused in a high-quality sponge.

Creme Luxe-

Creme Luxe is a multipurpose conditioner that nourishes and enhances the feel of leather.

Wax Creme-

Wax creme cleanses, nourishes and renews leather articles. It also protects the leather from dirt and dust and renews the colour, giving it a glossy look.

Wax Spray-

The wax spray is ideal for all hard-wearing, smooth and grained leathers. It is enriched with high-quality cold wax and nourishes and conditions the leather, keeping it soft and supple. It is an intensive full care product that protects leather against moisture.

Shoe Horn-

The shoehorn is made out of Stainless Steel and is suitable to be used for all Pierre Cardin shoes.

If you are looking for the best casual shoes for men, Pierre Cardin is where you will find them. Pierre Cardin is not only home to exclusive formal leather shoes for men https://www.pierrecardinindia.com/product-category/limited-edition/and casual leather shoes https://www.pierrecardinindia.com/product-category/casual-shoe/for men but also the above-mentioned shoe care essentials that can help you keep your footwear timeless. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAZg3ZwJJRD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

Pierre Cardin: Pursuit of the Future

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

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SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film is honored to feature the designs of legendary fashion futurist Pierre Cardin in a major retrospective exhibition on view through Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Best known for his 1960s space-age style, Cardin has pushed the boundaries of fashion by exploring new materials and silhouettes. The exhibition presents iconic looks for both women and men from the 1950s to present, borrowed mainly from the Pierre Cardin Museum in Paris, and includes several dresses from the SCAD Permanent Collection. Cardin has said, “The clothes I prefer are the garments I invent for a lifestyle that does not yet exist—the world of tomorrow.” The exhibition celebrates Cardin’s spirit and vision, both unwaveringly inspired by the future.

In addition to his contributions to fashion, Cardin is a design innovator whose pursuits extend to accessories, costume design, jewelry, product design, fragrances, furniture, theatrical production and more. The designer is also recognized as the first haute-couture designer to democratize design; in 1959, Cardin broke from tradition by debuting a runway show of affordable “ready-to-wear” clothes inspired by his couture lines. This move revolutionized the fashion business and made his designs accessible to a modern clientele.

Admission is free for all museum members, as well as SCAD Card holders. Open to the public with the cost of museum admission.

About Pierre Cardinhttps://www.pierrecardinindia.com/heritage/
A revolutionary force in the fashion industry for seven decades, the indomitable 95-year-old designer continues at the helm of his creative enterprises and has earned numerous accolades for his impact on fashion and humanitarian causes. In 2008, Cardin was honored with the SCAD Étoile for his contributions to the fields of fashion and design as well as his role in the historic restoration and cultural life of the medieval village of Lacoste, site of the university’s study-abroad location in France.

Cardin has thrice received the prestigious Golden Thimble award—which rewards the most creative collection of the season—for French haute couture, an acknowledgment of his place in the upper echelons of French fashion. He was also recognized with the Council of Fashion Designers of America International Award in 2007. Cardin is a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, part of the illustrious Institut de France. In addition to receiving numerous honors, Cardin was designated a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and is decorated as a Commander of the Legion of Honor, the highest order of merit given by the president of France for military and civil distinction. Cardin has been the subject of several major international exhibitions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and Victoria & Albert Museum in London, and his garments are in important permanent museum collections worldwide.

About SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs in more than 40 majors across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning.

(Source-: artandeducation.net)

 

A Blockbuster Pierre Cardin Retrospective At The Brooklyn Museum Shows Why The World Still Hasn’t Caught Up With The Legendary 97-Year-Old Designer

Pierre Cardin already has plans for attiring people in 2069. According to the legendary 97-year-old designer, “women will wear Plexiglas cloche hats and tube clothing; men will wear elliptical pants and kinetic tunics.” In other words, it will be the ‘60s a all over again.

Cardin has staked many claims to fame over the eight decades of his career, from the unprecedented ready-to-wear line he introduced in 1959 to the costumes he designed for the Beatles in 1963 to his audacious brand extensions into eyewear and cosmetics in the ‘70s. He has designed cars and airplanes and even invented a new moldable fabric called Cardine. Through all of this – much of which is included in an extensive retrospective currently at the Brooklyn Museum – Cardin anticipated the celebrity-driven mass-produced branding opportunity that mainstream fashion has become, while also helping to redefine the role of the designer as an industry-independent choreographer of desire. But the work most likely to stand the test of time – probably well beyond 2069 – is the space-age Cosmocorps collection he first presented in 1964.

The Cosmocorps line was designed for the final frontier in fashion. “I imagined wearing these costumes in space,” Cardin explains in an interview for the Brooklyn Museum exhibition catalogue. Just three years after Yuri Gagarin was launched into orbit, and five years before Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first posed for photos on the Moon, Cardin was contemplating a cosmic brand extension, and considering what the space suit might look like if the design weren’t strictly utilitarian.

Although Cardin was not scientific about it – as space suit designers such as Dava Newman are today – the Cosmocorps gambit was more than a mere marketing ploy. (If that were the only point, it would have been a flop. Cardin reveals in his catalogue interview that his space-age attire sold terribly. “I had to create clothes that were more classic and therefore more commercial,” he admits, explaining many of the contradictory aspects of his career, in which conventional distinctions between avant-garde and suburban mall are simply ignored.) Through Cosmicorps, Cardin explored how social dynamics might manifest on other planets. For instance he advanced the possibility that ideas about gender might become less fixed in microgravity, by creating unisex attire that challenged terrestrial mores. In a way, his fashion paralleled the Soviet space program, which treated men and women as equals and dressed them in the same way. However the motivations of the Soviet government were fundamentally pragmatic. Cardin, on the other hand, had no restrictions; he could just as well have designed lunar ball gowns.

Cosmocorps was equally notable for provoking people to think about colonization of other planets in a tangible way. Of course colonization scenarios were already a staple of science fiction, familiar plot lines in movies and books. However there’s an important distinction between seeing or reading about possible futures and actually trying them on for size. The Cosmocorps line is not costume. These garments weren’t made to realize a movie or TV series. (Cardin did that too. He costumed the John Steed and Emma Peel characters for The Avengers.)

(Source-: forbes.co)

 

The most anticipated fashion exhibitions of the new school year

From Paris to New York via London and Marseille, the fall fashion exhibitions return to a little-known counterpart to the work of Man Ray, the history of footwear from the Middle Ages to the present day, the photographs of Tim Walker or how Paris became the fashion capital of the world.

Overview of the most anticipated fashion exhibitions of the fall:

Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion

He is the dean of fashion designers: he is approaching 100 years. Yet Pierre Cardin remains the embodiment of a certain modernity, a major actor – if not the first – of this pivotal period in the history of fashion where ready-to-wear takes precedence over haute couture. A sociological revolution whose aesthetic contours he shaped, “always ahead of its time, offering society a new and breathtaking vision of what the future could be” says Matthew Yokobosky , curator of the exhibition Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion , at the Brooklyn Museumfrom New York. The 170 or so objects on display (silhouettes of course, but also drawings, furniture, photographs, videos, accessories, etc.) retrace this fashion utopia which, paradoxically, still seems particularly current. (Jérôme Hanover)

Pierre Cardin two-tone jersey dresses
Pierre Cardin two-tone jersey dresses, with vinyl waders, 1969 © Photo: Yoshi Takata © Pierre Pelegry

Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion, Brooklyn Museum, New York, until January 5, 2020

Paris, fashion capital

The Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York pays tribute to Paris in a new exhibition that tells of the development of the Parisian fashion industry and its international influence. From the 18th century to the present day, passing by the couturier Charles Frederick Worth , the birth of haute couture and the time when French couturiers sold their clothes to American brands through licenses, Paris, Capital of fashion highlights the cultural construction of Paris as a nerve center of world fashion.

Paris, Capital of fashion
Paris, Capital of fashion © Emile Pasquier, green and brown changeable velvet and green faille ball gown, 1889 – 1890, France. The Museum at FIT “Französische Modenherrschaft über Europa” (French Fashion Domination over Europe). Etching by Christian Gottlieb Geyser after Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, circa 1780, Germanisches Na tionalmuseum, Nuremberg, HB 25963, Kapsel 1267. © Germanisches Nationalmusuem, photograph: Monika Runge. Light box and graphic imagery provided by Leach, a subsidiary of Chargeurs Pink and green lace patterned silk robe à la française, 1750s, probably France

Paris, Capital of fashion, from September 6 to January 4, 2020 at the Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 W 27th St 10001 New York

Man Ray and fashion

In November, head to Marseille for a new exhibition devoted to fashion photography in the eyes of Man Ray . It will present more than 150 prints by the artist on the border between dada and surrealism, who was one of the first to anchor fashion photography in an artistic practice and not simply documentary and put his talent at the service of Paul Poiret , Elsa Schiaparelli , Coco Chanel , Vogue , Vanity Fair or Harper’s Bazaar . Through the technical and artistic experiments of Man Ray, the exhibition will explore the border between purely artistic work and commissioned work and the birth of a new fashion aesthetic.

Man Ray and fashion, from November 8 to March 8, 2020 at the Cantini Museum, 19 Rue Grignan 13006 Marseille

The history of footwear

The Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris continues its exploration of the relationship between the body and fashion with an exhibition dedicated to shoes, walking and gait. Through more than 500 shoes, paintings, photographs, art objects, films and advertisements, from French and foreign public and private collections, the exhibition looks back on the relationship between shoes and manners, from the shoes of the nobility of the Middle -Age until the recent creations of Iris Van Herpen , exploring in an unprecedented way what their different forms and styles tell about the evolution of different world cultures.

a history of shoes
Pump for Juliette Récamier – 1795-1810, Paris, Museum of Decorative Arts © MAD Paris Photo: Hugues Dubois

Walking and walking, a history of shoes, from November 7 to February 23, 2020 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 107-111 rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris

Tim Walker’s photographs

For his third solo exhibition, the English photographer, longtime collaborator of Vogue , has chosen to confront his dreamlike universe, at the crossroads of the fashion image and modern fairy tale, with works from the permanent collection of Victoria & Albert Museum . He drew on the museum’s archives to extract the most astonishing works of art, which will dialogue with a series of unpublished photographs constituting the heart of the exhibition, an exclusive series to which Karen Elson and Tilda Swinton notably lent their faces. The exhibition will also revisit some of the oldest photographs of the photographer, who began his career in New York as an assistant to Richard Avedon, before starting to work for Vogue in the 1990s.

Tilda Swinton Fashion: Gucci, Marc Jacobs Jewelery: Lisa Eisner Jewelry, Vela, Uno de 50, A. Brandt + Son Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire, 2018 © Tim Walker Studio
© Tilda Swinton Fashion: Gucci, Marc Jacobs Jewelery: Lisa Eisner Jewelry, Vela, Uno de 50, A. Brandt + Son Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire, 2018 © Tim Walker Studio

Tim Walker: Wonderful things, from September 21 to March 8, 2020 at the Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, SW7 2RL London

(Source-: vogue.fr)

Pierre Cardin Documentary Screened at Venice Film Festival

The designer attended the premiere on Friday and received a standing ovation.

VENICE  There’s serendipity in “House of Cardin” premiering in Venice. Globally known as a French designer, Pierre Cardin was actually born near Treviso, less than an hour away from Venice, and named Pietro.

And it was obvious on Friday that the designer would do anything to attend the screening of the documentary on his life bowing at the Venice Film Festival. Despite his age — 97 — Cardin endured a staggering 27-hour train ride to Venice due to “fires on the road,” he said, to get to the Lido’s Casinò Palace for the screening. After the film, which received a standing ovation, he took the time to talk to the press and pose for selfies with well-wishers.

“I like seeing myself up there — I forgot I was young,” said Cardin smiling, when asked about his feelings watching the movie. “And there were a lot of things I never saw before. I was moved to tears,” he admitted.

The film, directed by P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes, self-described “Cardinophiles,” approaches the designer’s multi-faceted creative undertakings and starts with trying to answer the question: “Who is Cardin?” Ebersole and Hughes themselves, married for 20 years and proud owners of a Cardin AMC Javelin, featured in the film, admitted they always thought of Pierre Cardin as a brand and not as the person behind it.

P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes Moris Puccio/WWD
P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes Moris Puccio/WWD

“He is an emperor, he wanted to reach many people, he showed on the Great Wall, went to India, Russia,” Jean-Paul Gaultier, who worked with Cardin, says in the film. “He taught me to be free.”

“Chic” is one definition of the couturier offered by Dionne Warwick in the film. “What’s not to admire?” wonders Sharon Stone, who remembered how Cardin defined her beauty as “a white rose.” A differentiation that impressed the actress, who began thinking that the designer could see how every woman could be associated to a different flower.

“He revolutionized the business,” muses Naomi Campbell. “He was a tailor and a tailor will always eat.” To be true, Cardin is a self-taught master at cutting and sewing, who as a child enjoyed dressing dolls. “I didn’t know what a couturier was,” says Cardin in the film.

One of nine siblings, his family escaped fascism, fleeing to France in 1924, and the film details his first steps in fashion, starting out at the house of Paquin, then working for Christian Dior and Schiaparelli, and his circle of artists, including Jean Cocteau, Christian Bérard, Pierpaolo Pasolini and Luchino Visconti. “I was handsome, everyone wanted to sleep with me,” Cardin says in the film, which had the audience laughing out loud.

When he branched out on his own, Dior sent him 144 roses, and his first red, pleated coat sold 200,000 pieces in the U.S. — two tidbits from those early days. Cardin’s relationship with actress Jeanne Moreau and his protégé Andre Oliver are also explored.

“People may associate him with glamor, but here’s a hard-working man, one who had and has a vision of the future,” said Ebersole. To be sure, Cardin, who still works every day, says in the film that work is what makes him happy. “It is my reason for being,” he said Friday.

Cardin was ahead of his peers in democratizing fashion, freeing women with his unconstricting shapes, says Hanae Mori in the film, and employing diverse models, venturing into men’s wear and furniture, turning eyewear into hot accessories, and traveling to bring his fashion around the world when globalization was not a given. Modern and a risk-taker are definitions that run throughout the documentary, which also includes interviews with the likes of Kenzo Takada, Philippe Starck and Trina Turk, to name a few. “And you can see how consistent and authentic he has been throughout his life,” said Hughes.

A still from “House of Cardin.” courtesy image

Cardin has often been accused of diluting his brand through countless licenses, but he simply says in the film about designing a Westwind jet, “Why not?” At the same time, he is seen urging his collaborators during a meeting to preserve the label’s identity. Hughes on Friday underscored that “people may think that greed was behind all this licensing, but this is not at all true.” It was a way to channel his creativity, which also allowed the designer to be financially solid, and support theater and the arts. “I would have loved to be an artist,” Cardin says in the film, which also touches on the designer’s cultural activities at the Espace Cardin and the Festival de Lacoste, France, his acquisition of iconic restaurant Maxim’s, and his real estate investments, including a most recent purchase of a 10,800-square-foot house in Houdan, which he calls “the house of dreams.”

“Do what you love” is what Ebersole and Hughes learned from “House of Cardin.” They revealed they are trying to screen the film at the Brooklyn Museum, which is staging the “Future Fashion” Cardin retrospective until January.

The directors said it was easy to convince Cardin to do the film. “Just as he hired Gaultier and Starck on the spot, he said, ‘When do we start?’” said Ebersole, noting the designer felt comfortable and relaxed throughout.

“I have no regrets,” said Cardin on Friday, and, asked about future projects, he said: “To live beyond 100 years.” Always looking forward.

(Source-: wwd.com)

 

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