ESMOD and Chinese New Year

The premium outlet La Vallée Village, located 35 kilometers east of Paris, put on a special exhibit to honor Chinese New Year.

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By Media TV

A creative way to thank their loyal Asian shoppers. Students from the French fashion school Esmod were invited to showcase their modern interpretations of traditional Chinese clothing. Each garment was strikingly unique, reflecting the diverse origins of the students. Zeinab Sedaghat is Iranian. She teaches fine arts in Tehran. Her inspiration ? The Silk Road.
Dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology. A symbol of power, strength, and determination. Israeli student Ron Hale was inspired by something less aggressive yet equally important in Chinese folklore. The lotus flower. The lotus flower, a symbol of purity and beauty.
So which students found this exercise of interpretation particularly arduous?
The Chinese of course!
The paradox of French fashion schools : They are the most vilified yet the most apt to train foreign students.

13/06/2013 - FASHION

Felipe Oliveira Baptista

In 2002 a young Portuguese designer and his wife took their chances by presenting their all-black minimalist collection at the Hyères Fashion Festival. Against all odds, they won the top prize! 11 years later, Felipe Oliveira Baptista is back - but this time as president of the jury.

06/06/2013 - FASHION

Habitat Vintage at Saint-Ouen Flea Market

The flea market at Saint-Ouen, just outside Paris, is the place to find a touch of the antique. It’s seven hectares big and 3,000 traders host 180,000 visitors every weekend, making it one of the biggest flea markets in the world. In one warehouse, there’s a party for the opening of a new vintage store by the Franco-British company Habitat.