Sergio Rossi SS2014 Advertising Campaign

Sergio Rossi SS2014 advertising campaign inspired by the vibrant moods of the international jetset in the Seventies. The photos taken in Los Angeles by photographer Camilla Akrans, with art direction by Susanna Cucco and starring model Zuzanna Bjoch, feature the eclectism and aesthetic luxury of those years. These same qualities are found in the collection designed by Angelo Ruggeri, where sleek lines are enhanced by the choice of materials and colors.

Diane Von Furstenberg @ Journey of A Dress Exhibition

Diane Von Furstenberg celebrated in grand style with the opening Journey of A Dress Exhibition in Los Angeles recently. The exhibition kicked-off in a year that marks the 40th anniversary of the wrap dress and focused on a retrospective of vintage and contemporary DVF wraps, with a timeline chronicling the journey of the iconic dress from the first sample to a world-renowned symbol of power and freedom for entire generations of women. Limited edition anniversary dresses created fro the exhibition was also on display.

The exhibition also included portraits of designer, muse, and collector Diane von Furstenberg by celebrated artists such as Andy Warhol, Barbara Kruger, Chuck Close, Francesco Clemente, Helmut Newton, and Annie Leibovitz. The work of Anh Doung, Zhang Huan and Li Songsong was also featured as well as the other contemporary artists.

In " A Ghost May Come", a stunning new piece from Dustin Yellin, the likeness of a wrap dress is suspended in glass while colorful illustrations from Antonio, Ruben Toledo and Konstantin Kakanias strike a more playful tone. The exhibition also included stills from the wrap dress' big screen cameos from Cybill shepherd in <Taxi Driver> to Amy Adams in <American Hustle>.

For the conception and design of the exhibition, DVF worked closely with Exhibition Designer, Bill Katz, Production Designer, Stefan Beckman and Fashion Curator, Michael Herz. The exhibition housed in the historic Wilshire May Company, the former home of the famous May Co Department store and the future Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The Glamour of the seventies is in the air in a year that Hollywood has paid homage to the glory of the decade with films like <American Hustle>

"I was 26 when I created the wrap dress," says Diane von Furstenberg, " I had no idea it would become such a phenomenon. I am excited and thrilled to have chosen Los Angeles to celebrate the four decades of the Journey of a Dress."

VULCAIN @ 50s President's Enamel "Pegasus"

 To celebrate the grand opening of the first Vulcain Monoboutique in Beijing and to express our blessing to Chinese 2014 Year of Horse, the manufacture Vulcain enriches its enamel collection by presenting its new 50s President’s “Pegasus” model. This outstanding new model expresses a universal symbol of wisdom and knowledge to celebrate Vulcain’s time-honoured watchmaking expertise. Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine stallion usually depicted as pure white in color. Greco-Roman poets wrote about his ascent to heaven after his birth and his obedience to Zeus, king of the gods. He was captured by the Greek hero Bellerophon near the fountain Peirene with the help of Athena and Poseidon. Pegasus allowed the hero to ride him to defeat a monster, the Chimera, before realizing many other exploits. Because of his faithful service to Zeus, he was honored with transformation into the constellation Pegasus and placed up in the sky. The symbolism of Pegasus varies with time. Symbol of wisdom and especially of fame from the Middle Ages until the Renaissance, he became one symbol of the poetry and the creator of sources in which the poets come to draw inspiration, particularly in the 19th century. Pegasus is the subject of a very rich iconography, especially through the ancient Greek pottery and paintings, and the Renaissance sculptures.

Pegasus was raised by the Muses at Mount Helicon, where he was taken by goddess Athena. In all of his excitement for being given to those women, Pegasus was striking the side of the mountain with his hooves and his marks caused springs to turn into flowing fountains of inspiration. Those springs became sacred to the Muses who loved and respected the “flying horse”. From now on, everywhere the winged horse struck his hoof to the earth, an inspiring spring burst forth. After flying back to heaven, Pegasus lived on Mt Olympus until his last day and served Zeus with his thunder and lightning magic powers.

SMYTHSON Limited Edition "Catch Me if You Can" Flip Books for Valentine's Day

Smythson launches their limited edition keepsakes of Valentine’s flip books in quintessential British style. With over 100 years of meticulous product history, Smythson has looked to its remarkable archive to find new inspiration for the most romantic holiday of the year. The ‘Catch Me if You Can’ flip book resonates admiration - a beautiful tribute to the holiday in traditional intrepid red. Bound in supple cross-grain calf-leather, whimsical imp characters from original hand-painted cards from 1900 are restored and recreated in a nostalgic flip book, projecting a charming scene of a miniature falling red heart. The second of the duo, affectionately named ‘Head Over Heels, is inspired by ‘Le Chauffeur’ – the iconic silver pepper pot featured in Smythson’s catalogues from 1909 as an engraved drawing. Beautifully brought to life, the character literally falls in love; tumbling down each page with red love hearts swiftly following him.

Paul Lafayet’s @ My Precious Love Valentine’s Day Gift Box

Paul Lafayet's My Precious Love Valentine’s Day Gift Box is one of the most popular confectionery and make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift as they are delicate, precious and appealing to the eyes, not to mention the palate. The Valentine’s Day Gift Box is presented in a special edition. The eye-catching and innovative heart-shaped diamond graphic of the box symbolizes the eternity of your love, while the tagline “My Precious Love” communicates your feelings to your beloved one.

Inside the box, nine macarons surround a central, heart-shaped macaron made from a sensuous mixture of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, all finished off in a deeply romantic shiny gold red to signify the exquisite nature of your love for your Valentine. The nine other delicious flavours, each one carefully hand-crafted by Paul Lafayet’s French chefs, are vanilla, chocolate, rose, lychee, raspberry, poppy, cappuccino, Baileys and pistachio. Available from 31 January, 2014 to 14 February, 2014.

Michael Kors Spring 2014 Ad Campaign

Michael Kors Spring 2014 advertising campaign shot by Mario Testino in Cabrillo Beach themed "Dreamy Spring Romance" in California. “When the weather starts to get warm, our thoughts and attitudes turn to something a little bit more romantic. We wanted to convey that relaxed, carefree sensibility in the campaign,” says Michael Kors. Testino captured Kors’ latest collection on models Karmen Pedaru and Simon Nessman en route to a romantic getaway. The global campaign debuts in February and will reach 36 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The images will also appear in digital outlets, as well as social media platforms and traditional outdoor media placement.