RODARTE guest star of PITTI W

Mulleavy sisters, the Rodarte designers will present a special collection at Pitti W, 14-17 June 2011, one that stays true to their unconventional style.

The Pitti Uomo's special guest will be Scott Sternberg, founder and designer of Band of Outsiders.

Rico "Zombie Boy" Genest wears Mugler for GQ style & Vogue Hommes Japan

Rico Genest photographed by Karim Sadli for GQ style.

Rico Genest photographed by Mariano Vivanco for Vogue Hommes Japan.

Rico Genest & Nicola Formichetti

Carine Roitfeld collaborates with Barneys

The rumors about the Roitfeld's future have been buzzing since she decided to leave Vogue Paris; someone wanted her next to Tom Ford, or as creative director for Yves Saint Laurent or to replace John Galliano at Christian Dior. Instead, the next role of Carine Roitfeld will be that of guest editor and stylist for Barneys New York, one of the most important US department store.

Carine Roitfeld shifts to retail world and will style the fall/winter 2011-2012 ad campaign shot by photographer Mario Sorrenti.

Giovanna Battaglia to W?

Giovanna Battaglia, freelance stylist who has worked for magazine like L'Uomo Vogue, Vogue Paris, Vogue Italia and Vogue Gioiello, has decided to move in New York to be closer to her boyfriend Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, son of the Vogue Paris' former editor-in-chief; but love is not the only reason of her move. A rep of W magazine claimed that Battaglia has secured a place at W but whether she'll join the magazine on a full time basis or will simply freelance is still unclear.

Giovanna Battaglia & Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld

i-D SPRING 2011. Lady Gaga by Mariano Vivanco

Lady Gaga by Mariano Vivanco wearing a Mugler latex coat

Fashion director: Nicola Formichetti

Hair: Bob Recine

Make up: Billy B.

Rico "Zombie Boy" for Mugler

Rico Genest was noticed at Nicola Formichetti's fashion shows for Thierry Mugler. The all over tattoed model, photographed by Mariano Vivanco, is the new face of the Mugler's menswear campaign.

VOGUE PARIS, April 2011

This is the historic number that will inaugurate the new era of Vogue Paris: the first issue directed by Emmanuelle Alt. On the cover, Gisele Bundchen photographed by the Dutch duo Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin with a dentelle white dress of the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2011 collection.

LOUIS VUITTON F/W 2011-2012

Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton sent on the catwalk a provocative show inspired by the Liliana Cavani's movie "Il portiere di notte". Dominating sado-chic models, 40s silhouettes with big shoulders and the patent corset belt at the waist, flared skirts below the knee. Double-breasted coats and jackets, tight skirts with many transparencies. Peaked cap and high-heeled shoes in patent leather. The Lockit bag is made in countless variations often tied up with handcuffs (in 18k gold and studded with diamonds) to the models' wrists.

MIU MIU F/W 2011-2012

A middle-class anche chic style '40s and '80s inspired with important shoulders, disco glitters and mink stoles. Upside-down triangle lines, vanity case coats in heavy grey woolen cloth with large buttons and dresses in cady embroidered in sequins with round collars. Beautiful prints for this bon ton, sophisticated and eccentric collection.

ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2011-2012

Sarah Burton has inevitably inherited the McQueen's work, without having his illness. The fashion designer celebrates a regal, majestic and ritual femininity; an icy and mysterious woman, very dark with her fetish details. Massive shoulders and a small waistline, mermaid skirts with zip games and organza flared skirts. Majestic collection, sometimes frightening, but with an evocative power that only Sarah Burton could afford.

CHANEL F/W 2011-2012

YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 2011-2012

Stefano Pilati puts his hand on the YSL archives and mixed elements from the early 60s to the late 70s, with an accent on tailoring. Austere and a bit retro woman wearing double-breasted jackets, pleated skirts, couture capes, chubby blousons very YSL, halter dresses with bias skirts and halter tops worn with huge skirt pants. By evening pure white dresses with gold chain belts to cinch the waist.