Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2023 i Luxury Trending Magazine

Alex Brownless CEO and Co-Founder of Arts Thread Alex Brownless is the CEO and Co-Founder of Arts Thread and the Global Design Graduate Show, which collab-orates with Gucci and Google Arts & Culture. Brownless graduated in Textile Design in the early 1990s and has a rather diverse career, designing for such companies as Banana Republic, Gap, and M & S. He headed up the successful fashion rave label NASA, oversaw global partner-ships and business development for WGSN, and consulted for fashion manufacturers in Italy, China, India, Turkey, and Puerto Rico, supplying many retailers and brands world-wide. He also headed up the international fashion division at US-based creative recruitment consultancy Aquent. Over the last two years, he has been consulting for Premiere Vision in Paris and Lineapelle in Milan; prior to…

Executive Personal Shopper Irina Khlevner understands that a person’s attire and style can be a powerful method of self-expression. By deftly employing colors and styles of clothing, she creates a statement that speaks volumes without the need for words. Irina was born and raised in a quaint Belorussian town. As a child, Irina spent her summer vacations with her grandparents at a Ukrainian village. Growing up in a rural town led Irina to have high aspirations of moving to a big city. “I always dreamed that I had long, beautiful white hair. I had no idea what that meant, so I asked our neighbor, who happened to be a gypsy. She flashed me a smile and informed me that I’ll have a long road ahead, which will lead me to…

The elegant issue of LUXURY TRENDING, April will tell you that the two amazing, interesting experts in all things fine Jewelry and luxury on the cover are with Bulgari, San Francisco. Bulgari with store manager, Ana Blackwell and high jewelry expert, Ivan Bekichev hosted a reception at the stunning Union Square, San Francisco store. Guests were dazzled by the beautiful Bulgari jewels including the famous Serpenti collection; Ana wowed the guests wearing an exquisite necklace from the collection. Champagne, caviar and other delectable nibbles kept everyone in good spirits. The April issue also featured the world renowned artist Kehinde Wiley exhibiting his breathtaking paintings and sculptures in “An Archeology of Silence” at the de Young Museum, San Francisco as well as multi-dimensional artist, photographer and historian, Ron Henggeler.…

Finding a new ingenious way of talking about feelings and emotions that can connect us with a country and its culture is precisely what Maria Grazia Chiuri wished to accomplish in this Dior Fall 2023 collection, with a view to explaining the collaboration, work relations and friendship linking her for many years to India and Karishma Swali, who directs the Chanakya ateliers and the Chanakya School of Craft, in Mumbai. A place of exchange, study, and emancipation for many women, a laboratory to explore different types of savoir-faire that the Creative Director of Dior women’s lines has long celebrated, highlighting thus the visionary spirit of the founding-couturier. The archives reveal Dior models created by Marc Bohan, the then Artistic Director, who traveled to India in April 1962, notably to Mumbai…

California Symphony hosted a hot Havana-themed fundraising fiesta Rhythms and Revelry at the elegant Claremont Hotel on April 29 which included live entertainment by Grammy Award–winning ensemble Pacific Mambo Orchestra, a delicious three-course meal, and a high-spirited live auction. The event raised $191,000, the most money raised at a California Symphony event since 2010. Proceeds from Rhythms and Revelry benefit California Symphony and its music education programs, serving local underserved students and launching the careers of young American composers. The evening highlights included major announcements about the Symphony’s future with Music Director Donato Cabrera and upcoming national radio programs, as well as a celebration for arts advocate William H. Armstrong (“Bill”). Armstrong’s unparalleled efforts in advancing the arts in the community were honored with a heartfelt video message from Walnut…

BIBI SAMIEZADE-YAZD, BFA Fashion Design (FREMONT, CA) The Iranian Revolution and the fearless women leading it inspires my senior thesis collection, combined with elements from Iranian architecture. I am fascinated by the repetitive geometrical shapes and patterns depicted in architectural works throughout Iranian history. Every aspect of my work represents women’s fight in the revolution. By installing lights within the garments, laser-cut phrases come to life as projections onto the surrounding environment. The Farsi phrase “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi,” which translates to “Women, Life, Freedom,” is very symbolic, as these phrases used in my collection speak to Iran’s Revolution. The laser-cut words symbolize the sense of hope and light that Iranians are creating for themselves. MAX PICCARDO, BFA Fashion Design (VARAZZE, ITALY) For my senior thesis collection, I wanted to explore…

The arrival in San Francisco of Jeanne Hoefliger, Executive Director of the American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet prompted a flurry of events, including a luncheon for 36 at the Rotunda at Neiman Marcus hosted by Joel Goodrich. In attendance were some of the leading glitterati of the City’s philanthropic, cultural, social, media, fashion and business worlds-including Jack Calhoun, President of the San Francisco Opera, and Maryam Murudoglu, San Francisco Chief of Protocol. A fascinating presentation by Ms. Hoefliger was one of the highlights of the lunch and could lead to some interesting new cultural exchanges between two of the most beautiful cities in the world.…

May 11, 2023 The annual Fashion Show evening began with Elisa Stephens, Academy of Art University President, hosting a private reception for the School of Fashion’s first Industry Advisory Board. The thirteen-member board will serve a two-year term and is comprised of professionals from a wide range of industries, including fashion design, costume design, textile design, talent acquisition, education, communication, and business. Many front-row fashion show attendees were also at the reception, including the Honorable Sergio Strozzi, Consul General of Italy, Tony Bravo, Yaya Cantu, Annamaria Di Giorgio, Diane Dorrans Saeks, Heide Van Doren Betz, Toni Wolfson, and Carolyne Zinko. Guests enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres while catching up and discussing their excitement for the fashion show.…