Milan: Palazzo Morando – The Vogue Talents Corner - 2013. Scouting new talent is once again the pulsating soul of The Vogue Talents Corner, a high-profile project/event created by Vogue Italia and thecorner.com that has become a key appointment during Milan Fashion Week. Now in its third season, the exhibition showcases eleven international innovative talents that have been selected for their groundbreaking approach to fashion.
Above: Vogue Italia’s
editor in chief Franca Sozzani and Roberto Cavalli.
Yoox’s founder and CEO Federico Marchetti of which thecorner.com is an
offspring.
The Vogue Talents Corner. An
interactive presentation for allowed visitors to dip into the world and
collections of each designer with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets
installed inside the venue, which granted direct access to visitors to purchase
their SS13 collections on www.thecorner.com.
The Vogue Talents Corner – Aganovich. Aganovich stems from the encounter
between Nana Aganovich and Brooke Taylor
who later launched a fashion label so as to make the most of their mutual
strengths. Initially based in the UK, they soon chose Paris as the spiritual
home and showed their first collection in 2009, quickly gaining access to the
official calendar and garnering both critical and commercial success. The brand’s spring 2013 focus is
architectural and edgy cuts highlighted by flowing or nipped silhouettes,
graphic patterns and bold colors.
The Vogue Talents Corner – Kirsty Ward. London-based designer Kirsty
Ward completed the prestigious women’s wear MA at Central Saint Martins. It was
there that she began to develop her penchant for unconventional structures and
an emphasis on form. Graduating she was immediately tapped by Alberta Ferretti
to design for her. And, in 2010, Kirsty Ward launched her eponymous label. Her
aesthetic celebrates bold cuts, defined structures and incorporates distinctive
elements such as the jeweled embellishments that have become something of a
trademark. Necklaces dominate the new collection with a tribal fringed feel in
a rainbow of colors.
Contact: info@kirsty-ward.com
The Vogue Talents Corner – J. JS. Lee.
Korean-born designer J. JS. Lee (Jackie Lee) graduated from Central Saint Martins
in 2010 and subsequently launched her label J. JS. Lee. Her collections feature
sleek androgynous shapes offset by feminine details that draw upon intricate
and traditional tailoring techniques. Having won the prestigious Newgen
initiative in 2011, she has established herself as one of the most critically
acclaimed designers of the new British generation. A less-is-more vein runs
through the new collection with airy neutrals, invisible buttons and soft
cocooning shapes.
Alberta Ferretti
Art dealer Giangaleazzo Visconti di Modrone and his wife, jewelry
designer Osanna
Pitti Immagine’s legendary Sibilla della Gherardesca
The Vogue Talents Corner – Aquazzura.
Colombian-born Edgardo Osorio grew up between Miami and London before
attending the London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins and later
gaining experience working for such established names as Salvatore Ferragamo,
René Caovilla and Roberto Cavalli. Launched in 2011, Aquazzura strikes the
perfect balance between modern design and impeccable craftsmanship, producing
contemporary and edgy yet incredibly comfortable designs that have been lauded
by the most influential fashion publications across the globe. Spring
highlights include teetering strappy sandals or ankle-strap pumps
counterpointed by pretty flats in shiny gold.
The Vogue Talents Corner –L’F Unisex.
Italian-born fashion graduate Licia Florio and artist/photographer
Francio Ferrari established their unisex footwear brand in Piedmont, in 2010. Setting
out to produce a high quality Italian product with a twist, they came up with a
signature brogue engineered, so as to be used without shoelaces and designed to
fit both men and women. Using the finest materials, the range features vibrant
hues and distinctive embellishments such as the studs and pretty pearlized
leathers in blush tones. Contact: info@lfunisex.it
Alberto Biani
ADR
The Vogue Talents Corner – Kzeniya. Central Saint Martins graduate
Kzeniya Oudenot started out organizing events and designing sets and costumes,
made with cutting-edge technologies for operas and ballets. After working for
the likes of Alexander McQueen, The Royal Opera House and The Scottish Ballet,
she showcased her work in museums and galleries in London and Paris before
launching her brand in 2010. Her eponymous label now stands for impeccably
crafted, experimental leather pieces such as clutches and shoulder bags. Bold,
graphic and futuristic, the season’s latest rigid-frame clutches and handbags
glitter with silver and gold perspex details.
Contact: kzeniya@kzeniya.com
The Vogue Talents Corner – Fenton. Designer Dana Lorenz launched Fenton
in 2006. After obtaining degrees as a painter from the University of Iowa and
the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Dana entered the fashion industry,
working for Gucci and Donna Karan. Her passion for jewelry design eventually
grew into a cult label with a global following. An elaborate mix of unexpected
elements, from rope to crystals to chains, Fenton’s collections are infused
with pop culture references that make strong statements. Hard-edged gold,
silver and black chains, often in multiple strands, adorned with bold colored
stones characterize the new collection.
Contact: info@fentonusa.com
Vionnet’s CEO and creative director Goga Ashkenazi
The Vogue Talents Corner – Heaven Tanudiredja. Born in Bali, Heaven Tanudiredja trained in
women’s wear at Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts, having already started
his career at 15 as a tailoring assistant in Indonesia. The recipient of
multiple awards while still a student, he launched his jewelry brand in 2007
using mainly French jet and antique crystal, soon gaining worldwide industry
acclaim. Active in women’ s wear and menswear as well as jewelry, he has
collaborated with such established and cutting- edge names as Christian Dior
Haute Couture, Dries Van Noten. The new spring collection features beaded
bracelets in shades of green and azure to be worn in multiples as well as
silver chains with graphically chiseled pendants.
Contact: info@heaventanudiredja.be
Moschino’s CEO Rossella Giardini
Artist Darren Bader and art
critic Mariuccia Casadio.
The Vogue Talents Corner – Palmer/Harding. Central Saint Martins
graduates Levi Palmer, above, and Matthew Harding launched their brand a little under two years
ago, setting out to explore the potential of a single garment: the shirt.
Experimenting with pattern cutting to adapt traditional techniques and produce
directional garments, they have established a new standard of creativity,
designing clean, individual, superbly crafted pieces whose hidden
technicalities combine to create the perfect fit and silhouette. Cropped belted
versions with short kimono sleeves or elongated shirt dresses in orange or
white are spring standouts.
Contact: info@palmerharding.com
Italian Vogue’s Ariela Goggi and Max Mara’s legendary Laura Lusuardi
Italian Vogue’s Carlo Ducci
The Vogue Talents Corner – Vs2R. Born
in the south of Italy in 1979, Vincenzo Somarrelli first pursued his interest
in science and architecture before deciding to study fashion design at Milan’s
Istituto Europeo di Design. After a few experiences in the accessories
industry, he launched his own footwear label, Vs2R, in 2011 with the ambition
to blend geometric shapes and soft lines, combining a scientific approach with
a strong artistic sense. With a keen eye for detail, Vincenzo Somarrelli’s
collections emphasize structure, featuring a distinctive range of graphic
styles finished off by beautifully sculpted heels.
Contact: info@vs2r.com
The Vogue Talents Corner – Daniele Carlotta. Born in Sicily in 1985, Daniele Carlotta grew
up surrounded by a strong sense of style instilled by his fabric dealer mother.
Upon graduating as a fashion designer and stylist, he launched his brand in
2005 but kept traveling all over the world, fueling a strong artistic identity
and a fine sartorial knowledge. Combining high quality fabrics, carefully
studied silhouettes and unique jewel details, Daniele’s collections capture the
essence of Italian sophistication infused with numerous influences from the art
world. An old-world elegance revisited with a contemporary hand traces the
spring collection underscored by either super long or ultra-short lengths and a
play on transparencies.
