What better way to toast the start of 2012 than to look back on 2011 – a momentous year filled with a devastating tsunami in Japan to royal weddings and their designer gowns in Europe and the shocking dismissal of one of the most talented designers in the heat of Paris Fashion Week. CHEONG PHIN reflects on the definitive fashion moments of the year that was
THE END OF GALLIANO AT DIOR
The year in fashion began on a dramatic note during Paris Fashion Week in February with the shocking dismissal of John Galliano, one of the most innovative designers of his generation from the couture house of Christian Dior. An anti-Semitic outburst in a Paris cafe cost the flamboyant British designer his coveted job as creative director of Dior and his eponymous fashion label in a flourishing fashion career that spans 27 years. For the first time, the Dior Autumn/Winter 2011 runway show ended without the customary theatrical bow from the designer and, to the dismay of anxious fashion insiders, has not announced a successor till today.
ROYAL WEDDINGS AND DESIGNER GOWNS
Spring/Summer was a season of royal weddings and kicked off with the most anticipated event of the year -- the fairytale wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in London.
The year in fashion began on a dramatic note during Paris Fashion Week in February with the shocking dismissal of John Galliano, one of the most innovative designers of his generation from the couture house of Christian Dior. An anti-Semitic outburst in a Paris cafe cost the flamboyant British designer his coveted job as creative director of Dior and his eponymous fashion label in a flourishing fashion career that spans 27 years. For the first time, the Dior Autumn/Winter 2011 runway show ended without the customary theatrical bow from the designer and, to the dismay of anxious fashion insiders, has not announced a successor till today.
ROYAL WEDDINGS AND DESIGNER GOWNS
Spring/Summer was a season of royal weddings and kicked off with the most anticipated event of the year -- the fairytale wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in London.
From the moment the young couple announced their engagement in late 2010, the speculation about who would be designing the Royal wedding dress was rife among fashion watchers and possibly the best-kept secret the fashion world has endured. All was revealed to the delight of everyone on April 11 when Kate (as she is fondly known) stepped out in a glorious ivory wedding dress with English and French chantilly lace appliqué, satin gazar pleated skirt and 2.7-metre-long train by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
Working closely with Kate behind closed doors, Burton triumphed in delivering an elegant and timeless design that represents the best of "Made in Britain" craftsmanship and hailed by many as the wedding dress of the 21st century -- overshadowing an equally beautiful off-the-shoulder silk ivory wedding gown created by Italian designer Giorgio Armani for Charlene Wittstock at her lavish wedding to Prince Albert II in Monaco three months later. The sensational gown was embellished with ramage embroidery depicting flowers, Swarovski crystals and thousands of pearl teardrops attached to a five-metre long train.
NEW STORE OPENINGS
Despite the global economic ununcertainty, several brands remain optimistic about Asia and debuted their first stores in Malaysia in 2011. Celebrating 30 years in the business, Michael Kors flew into Kuala Lumpur to officially open his first Malaysian store in Pavilion; Australian accessories brand "Oroton" opened in KLCC and Gardens Mall while British brand "French Soles" (known for its comfortable ballet flats) opened its first franchised boutique outside the UK at the new wing in Suria, KLCC.
NEW STORE OPENINGS
Despite the global economic ununcertainty, several brands remain optimistic about Asia and debuted their first stores in Malaysia in 2011. Celebrating 30 years in the business, Michael Kors flew into Kuala Lumpur to officially open his first Malaysian store in Pavilion; Australian accessories brand "Oroton" opened in KLCC and Gardens Mall while British brand "French Soles" (known for its comfortable ballet flats) opened its first franchised boutique outside the UK at the new wing in Suria, KLCC.
Elsewhere, French luxury house "Balenciaga" arrived here at last while La Montre Hermès opened its first Malaysian boutique dedicated to watches at Starhill Gallery.
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