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Jason Wu to become Artistic Director of BOSS Womenswear

Effective June 15, 2013 the New York based Fashion Designer Jason Wu will take up the newly established function of Artistic Director for BOSS Womenswear. The 30-year old Taiwan born, who founded his eponymous label JASON WU in 2007 in New York, will assume responsibility and creative direction for all product and image related aspects of the principal womenswear Ready-to-Wear and Accessory line in the HUGO BOSS Group.

In his role as Artistic Director, Jason Wu will oversee his team at the HUGO BOSS headquarters in Metzingen, Germany, and also open a design studio in New York. He will continue to grow his own Ready-to-Wear and Accessory collections.

The first BOSS Womenswear Collection under Jason Wu’s artistic direction will debut in New York during Pre-Fall 2014 and he will stage the first runway show during the New York Fall/Winter Fashion Week in February 2014.

“I have long been a fan of HUGO BOSS’ vast tradition and lineage in extraordinary tailoring. With the state-of-the-art facilities that are unique to the HUGO BOSS design labs, I plan to develop a strong, feminine womenswear collection that reciprocates the brand’s authority in menswear,” states Jason Wu.

“We are absolutely delighted to have an outstanding talent like Jason Wu on board,“ says Claus Dietrich Lahrs, CEO of HUGO BOSS. “This will generate a powerful and creative statement for BOSS Womenswear and show our commitment to focus even more on the female side of the brand.”

The Château de Versailles, emblem of Dior’s tradition, hosts a new tale which brings to life the Dior Fall 2013 collection.

The chateau and its park abound with well-kept secrets. The heart of the royal land conceals an extraordinary world of poetry and color: in the depth of its mysterious woods a secret garden blooms out of sight, inhabited by flower-women. From the Petit Trianon to the enchanted forest, Versailles becomes the picturesque backdrop of a dreamlike tale.

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Written by Elyse Moody.  Photo by Rosalie O’Connor, courtesy of American Ballet Theatre.

So far, the first six months of 2013 have been incredibly amazing for fashiontographer.  Between reaching over 300,000 followers on Facebook to photographing the Inaugural Ball to going to Paris and New York fashion weeks and finally receiving invitations to shows in London and Milan — it’s truly been a remarkable ride. We can’t wait to see how the rest of the year unfolds! Thank you for all of your support!

PARIS

*  Received media accreditation to cover Haute Couture from the Fédération Française de la Couture du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers and Créateurs de Mode
*  Photographed Zuhair Murad’s Prêt-à-Porter collection in his showroom, with Mr. Murad in attendance
*  Interviewed Zuhair Murad
*  Elie Saab – Prêt-à-Porter
*  John Galliano – Prêt-à-Porter
*  Issey Miyake – Prêt-à-Porter
*  Leonard – Prêt-à-Porter
*  Tsumori Chisato – Prêt-à-Porter
*  Sat front row at Zuhair Murad – Haute Couture (MM)
*  Sat front row at Andrew Gn – Prêt-à-Porter (MM)
*  Elie Saab – Haute Couture (MM)

NEW YORK

*  Invited recipient of the Shoot for Change Scholarship at the JKO School at ABT to New York Fashion Week
*  Collaborated with ELLE Copy Editor on writing Profiles and Stories for fashiontographer
*  Carolina Herrera
*  DVF
*  Monique Lhuillier
*  Rebecca Minkoff
*  BCBGMAXAZRIA
*  Ralph Rucci
*  Ruffian
*  Emerson
*  Christian Siriano (LK, BG)
*  Billy Reid (SK)
*  Misha Nonoo (JH)

LONDON

*  Burberry Prorsum (KM)

MILAN

*  Vivienne Westwood Men’s (HG)

AUSTIN

*  SXSW 2013 (LL)

WASHINGTON

*  Photographed Barack and Michelle Obama dancing at The Inaugural Ball
*  Hosted the American Ballet Theatre dancers for a cocktail reception at Peacock Cafe
*  Interviewed Jason Wu

OTHER

*  Established media relationship with Chanel, Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Betsey Johnson, Tadashi Shoji, Tracy Reese, Rachel Zoe, Gomez-Gracia, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale’s

NOTE

All events attended by Walter Grio, except for the ones that are marked:
*  MM – Mila Morales
*  KM – Konstantia Mamada
*  HG – Hugh Gilmore
*  JH – Jennifer Harlow
*  SK – Sara Kerens
*  LK – Lisa Klein
*  BG – Baille Gelwicks
*  LL – Lais Lacher

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ERIC TIBUSCH

Location: Paris, France
Website: www.tibusch.com

When did you know you wanted to be a designer?

Le déclic a eu lieu en juin 2005, un ami m’a dit qu’il était temps pour moi de cesser de partager et donner mes idées aux autres et de créer pour moi-même. Entourés d’amis fidèles dont les propriétaires du LIDO, la famille Clerico qui m’a ouvert les portes de leur cabaret, il s’est occupé de tous les détails et j’ai pu présenter ma première collection, qui fut salué par la critique. Les seules écoles que j’ai fréquentées sont les maisons de couture par lesquelles je suis passé. Le premier à m’avoir donné ma chance est Jean Paul Gaultier, il m’a tout appris et m’a fait découvrir La Haute couture qui est ma plus grande passion aujourd’hui.

I had a breakthrough in June 2005; friends of mine told me that it was time for me to stop sharing and giving my ideas to the others and create for myself. Surrounded by faithful friends such as the owner of the LIDO (a famous Parisian cabaret), Chantal Clerico who opened me the doors of its cabaret, she took care of all the details and I presented my first collection, which was hailed by critics. The only schools I attended were fashion houses through which I passed. The first one who gave me my chance is Jean Paul Gaultier, I learned everything from him; it made me discover the Haute couture, which is my greatest passion today.

Can you take us through the process of what it’s like to do a collection

La Haute Couture est processus de création totalement différent du PAP, qui est beaucoup plus simple voire ennuyeux à créer. Alors que la haute couture demande des moulages, des croquis de silhouettes bien précises. Je fais les choses par moi-même je travaille de « mes dix doigts ». Il est important pour moi de ne transmettre que des choses que je suis capable de faire.

Haute Couture has a process of creation totally different from RTW, which is much easier to create even boring, sometimes. While couture request casts, sketches with very specific figures. I do things by myself I work with “my ten fingers.” It is important for me to transmit only things I can do.

What advice would you give to a designer who’s just starting out?

Je ne changerai rien de mon parcours, les erreurs que j’ai pu faire font de moi ce que je suis aujourd’hui. Le conseil que je donnerai aux jeunes créateurs est le suivant : « Si vous faites ce métier pour les strass et les paillettes, alors ne le faites pas. Mais si vous le faites parce que vous êtes passionné, en transe lorsque vous créez des modèles alors là, oui. C’est un métier difficile où il n’y a pas de vie privée. Il faut savoir bien s’entourer, de personnes de confiance, surtout pour les finances mais également de personnes évoluant dans le même univers que vous et qui puisse vous comprendre. »

I will not change anything of my route, the mistakes I’ve done makes me what I am today. The advice I can give to young designers is the following one: “If you do this job for the glitz and glamour, do not do it. But if you do it because you are passionate about it, in a trance when you create templates then, then yes. It’s a tough job where there is no privacy. You should be well surrounded, with trusted people, especially for finance — but also people working in the same world as you and who can understand you.”

What are your thoughts about the fashion in Paris as it compares to other cities around the world?

A mon sens, Paris est et restera inconditionnellement la capitale de la mode et de la créativité. New York et Milan sont à mes yeux les villes de la fashion week commerciale. Londres, est à part, c’est comme un OVNI de la mode, mais qui a le potentiel pour devenir un jour la capitale mondiale de la mode Homme. De plus, comme vous le savez, il y’ a de nombreux créateurs français qui s’exportent. Il est vrai qu’il est plus facile de réussir à l’étranger. Ce qui fort dommage, car l’inspiration est forte, de grands créateurs sont talentueux mais c’est très difficile surtout pour un français. Comme le dit si bien le dicton « Nul est prophète dans son pays ».

According to me, Paris is and remains unconditionally the capital of fashion and creativity. New York and Milan are in my eyes the cities of the fashion « business » week. London is apart; like a fashion UFO, but has the potential to one day become the world capital of menswear. Moreover, as you know, there have been many French designers who have expatriated themselves. It is true that it is easier to succeed abroad. What a pity, because the inspiration is strong, great designers are talented but it is very difficult, especially for a French one. As stated so well the french saying: “No man is a prophet in his own country.”

What inspires you to do what you do and what inspires you to keep doing it?

Il n’y a pas créateur, ou de couturier qui m’inspire en particulier. Excepté l’admiration que je voue au créateur, Claude Montana. Il est le seul à avoir remporté deux années de suite le prestigieux prix du « dé d’or ». Il y’a vingt ans déjà, il avait ce talent du travail de l’épure et de la perfection comparé à ce que l’on peut voir aujourd’hui.

Ma source d’inspiration et de renouvellement est et restera le cinéma, toutes mes collections sont dérivées de films qui m’ont marqué. C’est une passion que je partage avec la mode. Mon réalisateur préféré est Tim Burton, son univers aussi étrange qu’irréel, tant poétique que fantastique est juste fascinant. Je suis le genre de personne, incapable de vous conter l’histoire d’un film, mais lorsque les images défilent, je peux imaginer une collection complète en l’espace de 5 min.

Mes muses (….), notamment Marlene Dietrich, une source d’inspiration éternelle, elle a insufflé tellement de liberté à la femme, c’est une très belle ambassadrice féminine.

Puis Alexandra Mas, qui est une artiste peintre talentueuse et enfin le mannequin d’origine sénégalaise Marie N’ Dao, belle beauté africaine qui m’inspire le métissage, c’est l’avenir car le métissage donne les plus belles choses.

There is no creator or designer who inspires me in particular. Except the admiration that I have for the amazing designer, Claude Montana. He is the only one who has won two years in a row the prestigious price “dé d’or.” Twenty years ago, he had the talent and the blueprint of perfection compared to what we see today.

My source of inspiration and renewal is and will remain the cinema industry; all my collections are derived from films that have marked me. It is a passion that I share with fashion. My favorite director is Tim Burton, his world is strange and unreal; both poetic and fantastic — just fascinating. I am the kind of person, unable to tell you the story of a film, but when the images are moving, I can imagine a complete collection in the span of 5 minutes.

My muses (….), including Marlene Dietrich, an eternal source of inspiration — she breathed so much freedom to women — she is a very beautiful female ambassador.

Then Alexandra Mas, who is a talented painter and artist. And finally the model Marie N’Dao, a beautiful African beauty that inspires me miscegenation, this is the future; the mixing gives the most beautiful things.

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