Versace’s collection for H&M is full of the pieces that have made the house of Versace legendary. Dominated by colour, print and cut, the brand’s creative director Donatella Versace has gone back to the archives to bring some Versace classics to a whole new audience.

Iconic dresses are the focus of the women’s collection, while menswear is centered on sharp tailoring. Also for the first time an H&M designer collaboration will include homeware pieces, reflecting Versace’s influential home designs. All collections will be available in around 300 stores worldwide, as well as on-line, from 17th November.

Loving… flats!

Autumn’s weather leads us to stylish dilemmas. Sandals or boots? The wisest choice is somewhere in between, and we mean flat shoes! You can find them in various designs, colors and materials! Visit koobee.gr where you will find beautiful and eco friendly shoes by El Naturalista. Choose El Viajero if you like simplicity or Angkor if you like more eccentric outfits. The white Form & Fauna flat shoe is ideal for retro lovers or business women . But if you need a little extra height then Cri De Coeur peep-toe made of canvas is the right one for you. Last but not least, the blue metallic classic Toms will give glow to every outfit.

Men only…

Eco shopping is not only for women, but also for eco conscious men! The eco-certified suede moccasin from Simple shoes is a great choice combining comfort with style and also in koobee.gr you will find the Iroko Men by El Naturalista, made of eco suede, in discount! While visiting koobee.gr don’t forget to benefit from other current offerings gaining extra discount on your purchases. “Like” their Facebook page and gain 5€ discount in every purchase or create your own account! Besides El Naturalista, you will find shoes for all the members of your family by Crocs and Vagabond.

International make-up artist Linda Candello, beautifully interpreted Mr. Armani’s vision of light for the Giorgio Armani s/s 2012 show.

Full of colors

Bright bursts of neon lit up the runway this season, from bright yellow to fluorescent green. Mara Hoffman lined up her “Mexican Mamas” collection inspired by the women of Mexico, particularly the legendary painter Frida Kahlo. Using custom designed silk prints, created a tropical collection combining woodcut, tribal and geometric designs with neon embroidery. Leanne Marshall’s bright yellow dress with the architectural design gets us a little closer to the next summer. “I was inspired by the feeling of going to the beach or vacationing in the South of France”, she said. Duro Olowu‘s Spring/Summer 2012 show was inspired by the work of photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue and the West Indian immigrants who arrived in England in the ’50s. The collection is a visual feast of reclaimed silks and vintage fabric trims in eclectic, contrasting patterns.

Back in time

Ethnic style will never be out of fashion! Suzanne Rae, drew from 19th century Japanese motifs and used them to create nostalgic bikinis, playsuits, and fluttery gowns—constructed from organic cotton, recycled hemp, raw silk, and even raffia. Her nostalgia for the past revealed also the Tumbleweeds sunglasses made in San Diego from remnant woods. In her first solo presentation Gretchen Jones presented a layered array of designs, ankle skirts in hallucinogenic prints, pinstripe-denim shorts in colors of black and desert. At EDUN, designer Sharon Wauchob paid homage to the label’s African provenance by prreesenting one of EDUN’s most “ethnic” collections to date.

True romance

Ladylike silhouettes, and romantic style will keep us dreaming for the next season. Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra lined up dresses of every description, clad in heady florals or lustrous solids, slinked across the runway. The soft yellow wrap dress with Eastern influences inspired by Suno feels imperial! Along Suzanne Rae‘s artfully draped dress brings sexy and innocence together.

Glam and glorious

Marcia Patmos lined up a sleek collection with shiny, metallic fabrics in shades of gold, silver, and copper. Likewise Duro Olowu’s with his gold-and-ruby gown glints created the perfect ladylike and sexy outfit. Stepping away from his signature neutral palette, Patrick‘s featherweight tie silk shorts were a stand out with their colorful patterns. The best part is that they’re made with recycled men’s ties.

Safari

«Welcome to the Jungle» is one of the most famous Guns N’ Roses songs, and designers dress us with safari-inspired cuts and faux animal accents. John Patrick presented his most streamlined collections: classic, timeless, and chic, yet devoid of excessive trendiness. If you like it “wild” take a walk on the wild side with Duro Olowu‘s leopard-print pant. Chris Benz in his debute with his 60s collection suggests a military blazer to go incognito in the jungle…

Painted ladies

Clad in exuberant prints, this season’s dresses are worth framing. Costello Tagliapietra delivered florals inspired by American painter Georgia O ‘Keefe creating a feminine and ethnic outfit. Mara Hoffman‘s arresting column dress takes its cues from the women of Mexico, particularly legendary painter Frida Kahlo. Last but not least Duro Olowu‘s paneled work of art takes us back in time to the 60s and 70s.

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Atelier Loukia new collection entitled “Bachelorette” presented for the first time in Greek audiences at the 1st Wedding Fair, held last weekend at the Athens Hilton hotel.

What type of Atelier Loukia are you?

Classic timeless materials, precision in manufacturing and comfortable proportions in the implementation are the main design pronciples of the collection which “denies” everything that is not necessary, thus creating an integrated and easy to use all-day proposal. The colors are deep and dark: black, anthracite, burgundy, ink blue and elegant brown in the hand made leather belts that complement the collection with the boots of the American designer Jeffrey Campbell.

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The British actress Emily Blunt has become the new face and ambassadress for Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium fragrance. The Actress has starred in films such as “Devil Wears Prada” and “The Young Victoria”.

“I am very honoured to have been chosen to be the face of OPIUM by Yves Saint Laurent. I have huge admiration for the House of Yves Saint Laurent and feel that this House has always truly understood the expression of elegance – its mystique and its indescribable power” Emily Blunt said.

The campaign debuts in October 2011 by Patrick Demarchelier.

Autumn offers the perfect weather conditions for a picnic. It’s not too hot, so you can sit under the sun and enjoy the breeze. Lay out the blanket from Picnic Basket (23,67 euros) to protect your food from the insects. Wear the floral dress from Rokit (42,75 euros) and the brown belt from FranceskaCollection (20,63 euros). Combine them with the heeled boots from Shop Ruche (63 euros), the heart necklace from Fullah Sugah (10 euros) and the knitted cardigan from Miss Selfridge (48,14 euros).

Imagine the picture. A sunny day, you and your friends having fun and relaxing away from everyday routine. You are wearing the floppy hat from Accessorize (32,09 euros) and the maxi skirt from Nordstrom (52,53 euros) with the Topshop (39 euros) blouse where you have pined the boutonniere from Shop Bando (11,11 euros). The peeptoe shoes with the small heel from Monsoon (63,04 euros) complete the outfit.

Our third suggestion is that vintage dress from Modcloth (66,7 euros) that makes you look so special. A pink cardigan from Anthropologie (46 euros) and the brown -pink brogues from Asos (26,92 euros) will make your style more girly. Put on and the socks from Happy Socks (10 euros), the ring with the orange details from Yoox (45 euros) and the purse from Wetseal (6,3 euros) to carry everything you need with you.

This season is marked by rich colours and qualities: red, intense marine blue, bottle green and camel combined with  leathers in whisky colour and reversible.

The “college” spirit is reasserted with polos with patches, Scottish plaids, polka dots, pin point fabrics, wools, cottons and cashmere reminding you of the most rustic collection where the Jacquard and floral prints will be key points of our winter ambience.