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[caffeiiine]

thanksgiving break needs to come already ive literally been so so productive all week i need to have time to work on my stuff alreadyyyyy gljhsbdbdb

[purble-gaymer]

confession i actually really like calculus. i think it’s fun i’m just not very good at it. if i were learning it outside of an ap classroom and could spend more time understanding the concepts, i’d probably be okay. sometimes you just get the urge to solve an integral by hand yknow

[hederigerenthag]

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Thanks for the tag @papercranesong!

1 How many works on AO3? 

74 (+1 that's posted to anonymous)

2 Total AO3 word count?

124,426 (huh, I didn't notice when I cracked 100,000 - wish I'd taken a moment to celebrate)

3 Top 5 fics by kudos?

Forecast (Man from UNCLE - NS/IK)

2. Untitled Feemor Ficlet (Star Wars - Gen) [I hardly know anything about Feemor and I wrote this in about 10 minutes, but if there's one think I've learned about Star Wars fans it's that they love their obscure side characters)

3. Five Times Beru Whitesun Helped Obi-wan Kenobi (Star Wars - Gen)

4. Section VII Short Affairs (Man from UNCLE - Gen) [Prompt fic responses for the biweekly prompts that used to be posted in the Section VII fan community]

5. Three Weddings... And a Funeral (Man from UNCLE - NS/IK)

4 What fandoms do you write for?

At this point it's been over two years since I've published in anything but The Man from UNCLE.

5 Do you respond to comments?

Always! I love talking to readers. Anything I can do to encourage folks to talk to me.

6 Fic with the angstiest ending?

I think this has to be 'It's Better This Way,' my one Hunger Games fic, for it's depiction of, well, child murder. Nu - it's the Hunger Games.

Honorable mention to After Ares, a Wonder Woman ficlet that's really just a meditation on the human capacity for violence,

7 Fic with the happiest ending? 

I've written several versions of Napoleon and Illya getting together, and it's hard for me to differentiate the happiness quotient of each, though they are all different. I'm very fond of the end of Normalization [Twenty Years Later] and I think its delayed happiness is the more potent for being somewhat bittersweet (that's kind of my jam).

8 Do you get hate?

Sometimes confusion, but never hate! I primarily write in a small fandom that tends to be pretty tight-knit. I don't think there are enough of us for folks to go around wantonly making enemies.

9 Do you write smut?

Eh - I've written a couple of more sensual scenes, but I wouldn't call myself a true smut writer. I tend to fade-to-black after some heavy petting.

10 Have you ever co-written a fic?

Twice with the same friend. On both occasions we wrote from specific very wacky prompts we were given as part of a scavenger hunt competition irl. One of these efforts will never see the light of day, but the other is posted anonymously and I'll reveal it here, lol.

I wrote the Gilgamesh POV sections and my friend took Enkidu.

Honestly, I love collaborative writing and I would like to do more of it. It feels like play in a way that I miss from childhood.

11 All time favorite ship? 

Napoleon Solo / Illya Kuryakin

12 WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

I get the sense that this is somewhat unusual, but I don't often have works in progress. I write my stories one at a time, and when I'm not writing that story I'm just not writing. It's hard for me to move on to something else while I've got something cooking.

13 Writing strengths?

I think my prose style is pretty well calibrated in terms of being interesting and not bland, but also not overdone.

I enjoy writing dialogue, especially for MFU, and I flatter myself that I'm pretty good with their voices. When I have an idea for a story, I usually start with dialogue and then fill in the action around it.

14 Writing weaknesses?

I'll know I've made it when I can weave together and A-plot and a B-plot. I really admire writers who can integrate many threads in a satisfying way, but I haven't really been able to pull off more than a gesture towards a B-plot.

I'm also aware that I have a tendency to rush the ending.

Anyway, thanks for the tag, this was fun!

Passing the baton to @adancingpony @raisin-rye @raisinchallah (I'm sorry, I think of y'all as 'the raisin twins') and @kleenexwoman

[nereidprinc3ss]

i have such a very unpopular opinion. but have you seen pretty little liars? if not, the show is about four girls who try to figure out the source of anonymous threats messages that attempts against their lives. it even has a criminal storyline going one. one of them, spencer hastings, SHE EVEN SHARES HIS NAME is the smartest one and has a similar storyline to reid. i even believe that her character was inspired by reid.

she dresses like this preppy academy girl, has high iq and she even struggles with her own addiction (sleeping pills) that leads her to having anxiety and other psychological things. she makes more sense than maeve trying to be spencer. if a crossover ever happened to exist in some random universe, i’m constantly asking myself how would spencer deal with someone like hastings, or even fall in love with them because it’s so easy and relatable.

reid was the first male character i could relate to because you know, male gaze. and men in comparison to women don’t face the same amount of pressure when it comes about intelligence quotient which is why i’m always seeking comfort in female characters. specially, smart ones because i feel the same. personally speaking, in dating, i also rely on smart men rather than ‘average’ men which is also what i seek when it comes about intimacy/sexual intimacy. for me it’s not about the looks anymore.

i first learned about hastings before reid and fell in love with her because i relate to her so much, for me it’s about our psychological struggles and our tendency to use our iq to hide our vulnerability which makes it so real because we are so fucked up that we will always choose to hide that side of us to normal people. sorry for my rambling, but i needed to get that out.

# i’m claiming this emoji. ❤️

i love rambling!!! thank you for sharing i have not seen pll but i will go on a related rant about iq and self worth and stuff

first of all this is exactly what my and my friend were talking about the other day but with the show suits!! the character mike ross also is a genius w and eidetic memory and a drug problem who goes to jail!! spencer reid truly is the blueprint i think but you can NEVER outdo the doer!!

as for the iq stuff you are so so right. for a long time i based my self worth on my iq and being “gifted” until i realized it was actually completely meaningless and other people thinking i was smart would do nothing for me in the end. but it was the only thing i had to feel good about myself bc i was NOT attractive in middle school/early high school and i was pretty socially awkward so i made myself feel better by thinking about how much smarter than everyone else i was all the time but as you can probably imagine that actually did NOTHING for me except make me feel further isolated and also rlly amped up my narcissistic defensive tendencies!! which was not good!!! (to clarify i am not a narcissist😭 but in my early teenage years i was definitely developing narcissistic QUALITIES)

and then i realized i was failing all my classes anyway and i couldn’t retain any information and i was a fast reader but had absolutely NO reading comprehension. like couldn’t remember the sentence i had LITERALLY just read. and then i got evaluated and diagnosed w adhd which like thank god for medication because im FINALLY capable of learning again but my point is that intelligence is sooo complex and abstract and essentially a empty signifier that means different things to different people. it’s a terrible thing to base your self worth on because it can fluctuate too, and also speaking directly about iq—there is a threshold with iq where if you get above a certain number of standard deviations of average you are actually predicted to be less successful than people with lower iq’s. iq is much less important than we think it is. it’s about what you DO with your potential, not the amount of sheer potential you have

i was actually thinking about that recently cause like?? spencer reid is obviously a rare case and exceptional in every measure BUT a big part of his genius is just his personality. like there are people with eidetic memories and staggeringly high iq’s who do absolutely nothing with their lives and work in offices or construction or something. and obviously he’s fictional but i think that aspect of his character is so interesting because it speaks so much to who he is a person like he never was inherently going to be so intelligent, he had a lot of potential, but it was more due to his desire to learn and his childhood and probably approval seeking but i digress

and also yeah me too babe i am ridiculously sapiosexual but i also have never been attracted to a man who isn’t pretty objectively physically attractive so i need a male model bf who is ALSO a genius and ALSO hilarious and not vain about his looks. like do you hear how ridiculous that is??? im a 7 on my most attractive day and i can’t do mental math like at all…….. so ig this man also must have low standards LOL

so there was my ramble😁 if you read the whole thing im so sorry

[marciabrady]

explain to me the heteronormative angle of tngled in particular, sounds fascinating. i thought by their narrative structure most disney films were hetnorm in nature due to the inclusion of a love story, sometimes unneeded. you see it most in movies where the romance plays secondary like fox and the hound or jungle book.

While I have a different take, I can definitely see where you're coming from! From my perspective though, none of the original four princess movies had forced "obligatory" straight side-ships or main ships (I think they all develop in a way that makes so much sense) and the models of all the characters- from the Princesses to Sebastian to the fairies to the Dwarfs and beyond- offer so many different perspectives and methods of expression and identification. I think the relationships all the characters have regarding their gender is healthy and varied. They're all nuanced individuals that are distinct and different from one another, with some productions even having gay coed characters (Triton and Ursula are the main ones that come to mind- I'm not including the remake btw because that's been so straight washed it's sad). The women in all these films can be themselves openly and freely (more on this in the next reply I'm about to post to another question, because it's pertinent to my opinion on Tangled).

Tangled, to me, reads differently and just reeks of an all straight writer room and such a lack of diversity of thought. With the earlier princesses, they all had something different to offer and were unique flavors, for lack of a better word. By the time we got to Tangled, Disney had been so self-conscious of how to portray a Princess and had essentially reduced their leading ladies to women that held their own against contemporary, live action counterparts to...baby sitters for children and creating, explicitly, what they thought would be a good role model for children and aging the prime demographic drastically done? ALSO I think, by this point, they only knew how to portray a female character in one way because they were so weighed down with the overwhelming criticisms against Disney Princesses. (Which, btw I think it's fine that they're taking into account how children are going to perceive the character but like when the character is mostly only written to appease straight suburban moms who find anything to complain about, it's creatively stifling and results in a lack of art and more of a commercial product in my opinion; it robbed these characters of being natural in their depictions, in my opinion). And I think, also, the way the characters of Rapunzel and Flynn are treated, even Mother Gothel, it just. Yeah it feels like a straight person's fantasy lol

I'm sure you've heard of the "hot guy meeting" where straight women were asked to come in and pitch the most desirable features, in their eyes, of what a man should look like and how that ultimately resulted in Flynn? One of the features mentioned was thin upper lip...yeah lol and also just like. I think Rapunzel is so limited in her portrayal. She's meek and submissive and feminine enough to appeal to the traditional quotient of the audience, and doesn't really do anything to move the needle one way or the other, but she has specific things stated in the narrative to appease the angry mothers ready to condemn Disney (she's turning 18 so she's legal!!! if Flynn met her a day prior she won't be, but they intentionally made her right at the legal age of being an adult. Not 19, not 20, not 25, but 18) while also still giving her attributes that would check off the "feminist approved list" that every female character is subjected to now (she runs! she's barefoot and active! she has hobbies, as evidenced in her opening number, though not many of them ever really get brought up later in the film). And it just rubs me the wrong way that she has to quantify all of her character traits that are "flaws" or "negative"- if she's emotional, she has to look silly so it's funny to the audience because nothing's off-putting like a woman just candidly showing emotion from what we've seen regarding the reaction to Snow White! (like I've seen people try to say that her whole monologue between "I am the worst daughter ever" and "THIS THE BEST DAY EVER" is coded in itself and super realistic but please be honest with yourselves and acknowledge that it's showcased in the film as part of her being zany and we're meant to laugh at her, especially when you take into account the way Flynn is responding to her). She's naive and sheltered and innocent, but guess what! She can save Flynn from the ruffians and thugs who were ready to stab them because they'll listen to her!! Yeah, she's the same Princess who's been trapped in a tower but GUESS WHAT. She can do karate with her hair! She can fling it around like a lasso and toss herself around huge landscapes and breathe under water for periods of time even though she's never left her tower! It's so funny to me that people are so openly misogynistic in their critiques of the classic princesses, when they were human characters. I think the princesses, starting with Rapunzel on, show us how ridiculous our society has gotten with the expectations they've placed on women. Princesses went from being realistic women whose stories were allegories for finding your place in the world and they took these characters and turned them into superheros? Rapunzel's magic hair and healing incantation, Elsa's ice powers, Moana's connection with the ocean. It's not enough for women to just be themselves anymore- in order to have any value, they literally have to be superhuman. And if you doubt this point at all, just look at the difference in reception and popularity between how the public and children perceive the character of Elsa (magical) and Anna (more human).

Back to what I was saying though, where Rapunzel has to be Jesus incarnate and all things to all people, Flynn is allowed to be a bad person. Imagine if the story was reversed and she was the thief that lied and stole and he was the sheltered good boy whose tower she snuck into and he was the one that beat her with a frying pan. It would never work and that shows how straight it is imo? Because honestly, say what you want about the original princesses, but their stories work if you flip the roles. Cinderella being a Princess whose Mother put on a ball so she could meet a suitor? Snow White searching through the forest for her lost love? Aurora working with the fairies to escape being entrapped by a fairy, to awaken her love with true love's kiss? Ariel and Eric essentially have the same storyline, but in reverse. Meanwhile with Rapunzel and Flynn, it's so uncomfortable...the way she hits him with a pan and threatens to keep doing it if he doesn't listen to her gives me the ick. BUT IT'S CUTE WHEN SHE DOES IT! Because she's a short petite straight woman! It's so annoying to me too to see straight ships, or even straight couples, where the men are essentially programmed to believe their wives always know better than them and they have to listen to them and, in order to keep peace in the household, they have to just agree with whatever their wife is saying because it just feels SO disingenuous on the men's part (the whole happy wife, happy life principal). This would never work in a non-straight dynamic because it's so unequal. And just like...again, the fact that a naive, sheltered, short woman is hitting a man- a dangerous criminal who never strikes back and just takes it and seems afraid of her is just soooo unrealistic and lowkey dangerous to depict to me? And the whole, how she's good and responsible and he's suave and charming and he's the bad boy that she turns good just UGH I hate everything about it, get me out of here!! Ultimately their compulsory hetero dynamic is "the cute quirky responsible good petite girl who's the embodiment of the "x3" face turns a bad guy good and she wears the pants in the relationship!!! being too much for me. Even the ending where he's joking that she asked him to marry her and she has to correct him from lying...no.

[ederrahomestudio]

Top Trends by Modular Kitchens Manufacturers in Delhi You Need to Know!

A properly planned kitchen is more than a kitchen for cooking; it's the core of a house. In Delhi, demand for modular kitchens has skyrocketed as residential property owners aim for the latest, sleek, efficient, and high end designs to not just function but to enhance beauty too. With every emerging trend for interior designs for the kitchen, innovative solutions offered by Ederra Home Studio, one of the leading Modular Kitchens Manufacturers in Delhi, become critical. Here are the trends dominating modular kitchen designs of modern times in the capital city.

Intelligent Storage Solutions Are a Revolution

One of the most significant changes in contemporary kitchen design is the focus on intelligent storage. Space maximization is a priority now, which has given rise to pull out cabinets, magic corners, and deep drawers that make the most out of every inch in the kitchen. These solutions assist in keeping a clutter free and organized environment, making cooking more efficient and fun. Additionally, the tall pantry units and modular shelving make it easy to access kitchen staples, further boosting the convenience quotient.

Intelligent Kitchens for the Modern Technologically Advanced Lifestyle

Modern technological innovations have made it as intelligent as it is convenient to use kitchen designs. The modular kitchens of today have become technologically enabled with features designed primarily to enhance convenience, from sensor faucets to voice controlled lights. Homeowners now invest in built in appliances such as touch control induction cooktops, smart electric refrigeration, and motion sensing lighting, whose lithe splendor provides a hassle free ambience for a kitchen.

Aside from functionality, intelligent kitchens will save you in terms of power consumption. LED lighting, green appliances, and automated components can give a kitchen design a renewable flavor for power savings as well as waste. 

Customization for a Personal Touch

Each homeowner is different, and the need for customized modular kitchens is increasing. From customized colors to bespoke storage, customization enables people to create their kitchen in a manner that suits their specific needs and lifestyle.

This trend has also been carried forward to other home interior solutions, including wardrobes. Homeowners are increasingly turning to customized storage solutions offered by Modular Wardrobes Manufacturers in Delhi, providing an effortless integration of aesthetics and functionality across living spaces.

Open Layouts and Multi Functional Spaces

Open kitchens have become super popular among householders. Modular kitchen designs now more and more adopt open structures that blend very well with the dining or the living space to form a collective and interactive zone. Open concepts promote social interactions, enabling people to interact freely while food is being prepared.

To supplement open kitchen layouts, multi functional areas are also sought after. Numerous homeowners love incorporating kitchen islands that serve as a breakfast counter or extra working area. Not only does this increase the usability of the kitchen, but it also enhances its overall look.

The latest trends in modular kitchen designs are redefining home interiors with smart solutions, sleek aesthetics, and cutting edge technology. Whether it’s intelligent storage, high tech appliances, or open layouts, Manufacturers are offering innovative designs that cater to modern lifestyles. If you’re looking to transform your kitchen into a stylish yet functional space, staying updated with these trends is the first step towards making an informed decision. For those who are looking for even more personalization, Designer Modular Kitchen Manufacturers in Delhi provide customized solutions that beautifully balance beauty and functionality. Spending in a well designed modular kitchen means not just an aesthetically pleasing area but also a functional and comfortable cooking experience. With proper decisions, your kitchen can become the focal point of your house, depicting your personality and enriching your daily life.

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Best CBSE School in Osian

Best CBSE School in Osian: Why Dundlod Public School Leads the Way

Finding the best CBSE school in Osian is not an easy task. With so many schools to choose from, parents have to consider a variety of factors, including academic proficiency, infrastructure, extra-curricular activities, and the learning environment as a whole. The right school can shape a child's development forever. Dundlod Public School has always been one of the best options for parents in Osian seeking a CBSE-affiliated school. Here's an in-depth look at why Dundlod Public School is the best CBSE school in Osian.

CBSE Curriculum and Academic Excellence Dundlod Public School provides a rich and internationally acclaimed CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) curriculum that focuses on a sound foundation in fundamental subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and English. The school is committed to delivering a balanced learning experience, where students not only achieve academic excellence but also nurture their personality, leadership, and emotional quotient. The well-planned curriculum of Dundlod Public School is designed to cater to the needs of students with different backgrounds and learning capabilities, enabling them to create a strong foundation in studies.

Experienced and Qualified Faculty One of the major reasons why Dundlod Public School stands as the top CBSE school in Osian is that it has highly experienced and qualified faculty members. The faculty of Dundlod Public School is proficient in the curriculum of CBSE and dedicated to giving personal attention to every child. They practice a combination of conventional and innovative teaching techniques and utilize cutting-edge tools and educational resources to hold students' attention. Continuous emphasis on professional growth ensures that teachers remain abreast of the current developments in the field of education, further promoting the quality of education at the school.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure and Facilities Dundlod Public School offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities that make it the best learning place for kids. The campus has well-furnished classrooms, updated science and computer labs, and a well-stocked library. The school also has a variety of facilities for extra-curricular activities such as a sports complex, music and dance halls, art rooms, and a playground. These facilities help in the overall growth of students so that they can pursue their interests and abilities outside of academics.

Emphasis on Co-Curricular Activities Dundlod Public School focuses not just on academics but also on the overall growth of a child's personality. The school motivates students to engage in various co-curricular activities that help develop creativity, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. From sports to music, drama, dance, or debate, Dundlod Public School offers ample chances for students to take part in activities that increase their physical, mental, as well as social well-being. These activities help inculcate a sense of discipline, sense of responsibility, and perseverance within the students too.

Personalized Attention and Small Class Sizes One of the distinct advantages of Dundlod Public School is its focus on giving personalized attention to every student. The school keeps the class size small so that teachers can provide sufficient attention to all students, catering to their individual learning needs. By adopting this approach, the strengths of every student are identified and developed, whether in academics or extra-curricular activities. Personalized attention also strengthens the bond between students and teachers and makes learning more enjoyable and productive.

Focus on Values and Character Building Dundlod Public School is of the view that schooling is not limited to book-smart knowledge alone—it's developing young minds as responsible, humane, and moral beings. Character building is made the priority where the school helps inculcate values like honesty, integrity, respect, and empathy in its students. Conducting regular value-based activities, workshops, and mentorship activities guarantees that its students not just score high on academics but strong moral values guide them throughout life.

Integration of Modern Technology In the modern era of technology, it is important that students are well-versed in the use of technology. Dundlod Public School incorporates contemporary technology in its pedagogy, making sure that students are well-acquainted with digital tools and platforms. From smart classrooms to e-learning materials, the school makes sure that students are equipped with the best technological tools to support their learning process. Technology is applied not just to make learning more interactive but also to develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity.

Parental Involvement and Communication Dundlod Public School regards the contribution of parents to the education of children. The school has proper communication with parents through regular meetings, newsletters, and parent-teacher meetings. The interaction ensures that the progress of students is monitored, problems are solved, and the educational objectives are achieved. The school also invites parents to participate actively in extra-curricular activities, thus making the learning process more wholesome for students.

Support for Holistic Development Dundlod Public School subscribes to the developing every facet of the child—intellect, body, feelings, and social. It offers holistic schooling with an emphasis on students' welfare through counseling, wellness programs, and mental health support. There are opportunities for students to engage in group talk, community services, and leadership classes that enable them to develop self-esteem, social competence, and contribute to society in a positive way.

Emphasis on Achievements and Results Dundlod Public School boasts a high record of achievements and impressive results in CBSE exams. The school regularly brings out excellent results in both board exams and competitive exams. Academic guidance and support to students enable them to prepare well for the challenges of the future. Numerous ex-students of Dundlod Public School have become successful professionals in their respective fields, a reflection of the school's dedication to academic achievement and all-around development.

Conclusion: The Best Choice for Your Child In terms of selecting the best CBSE school in Osian, Dundlod Public School has it all that a parent and child could possibly desire. From a rigorous academic program to world-class facilities, extra-curricular activities, and emphasis on values, Dundlod Public School is really a school that develops the entire child. With its stress on both scholastic and character development, Dundlod Public School is the best option for parents seeking an integrated educational experience that will prepare their child to be successful in all walks of life.

[cleverhottubmiracle]

Dear BoF Community, My initial reaction when I learnt that Demna would be appointed artistic director of Gucci was one of surprise. Although Demna’s name began to circulate as a potential candidate during Paris Fashion Week, I didn’t believe Kering would choose him to take on the challenge of restoring Gucci’s fashion credibility — and sales momentum — in a deeply troubled luxury market. After gorging on fashion products during the pandemic, demand for luxury fashion is waning. Luxury customers are increasingly focusing their attention (and their wallets) on travel, dining and wellness. The only way to get them to pay attention to a fashion brand like Gucci is to offer something new and exciting, something that connects with the current moment and pushes fashion forward. Is Demna the right person for the job?Judging by the reaction from financial markets and fashion fans on social media, the answer is no. Kering shares plunged by 12 percent on Friday morning after digesting the announcement. Of the more than 9,000 people who replied to BoF’s Instagram poll linked to the breaking news on Thursday, only 10 percent of you believe that Demna is the right pick for Gucci to reassert its fashion authority. Sixty-seven percent of you think that Demna is not right, and another 23 percent are not sure, preferring to “wait and see.” But I have a different view. Once the news began to settle in, and I had time to process the comments made by Kering’s deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini and Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino as to why they, together with François-Henri Pinault, made this choice, their logic began to make sense to me. Kering needed a heavyweight name and could not take another gamble on an unknown quantity. There are very few designers with the creativity, technical skills and proven ability to not just capture but shape the fashion zeitgeist. Jonathan Anderson is tied to LVMH through their investment in his own brand and seems certain at this stage to be headed to Dior, after his farewell Loewe presentation in Paris on Monday. Matthieu Blazy, whose Bottega Veneta shows were a highlight at recent fashion months, left the Kering group last year (a huge loss) and is readying his vision for Chanel which will debut in October.Hedi Slimane has a proven ability to transform and build brands (Dior Homme, Saint Laurent and Celine), but his days of shaping the zeitgeist are long behind him. Likewise, Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri, an unmistakably successful creator of luxury products, does not have the requisite fashion quotient. If Gucci wanted a fashion designer with a capital F, then Demna is a pragmatic choice. After 10 years, the once disruptive fashion aesthetic Demna brought to Balenciaga has run its natural course. Balenciaga needs a change and Demna needs a new creative challenge, and by installing the designer at Gucci, Kering is also creating opportunities to address other issues in the group, while retaining a top talent.That Demna is already part of Kering also means there are no pesky non-compete agreements to contend with, and he can already begin to develop his ideas for Gucci while he works on his final Balenciaga couture collection which will be shown in July.But still, the success of this strategy rests on one critical question. Can Demna himself move his creativity forward? If Demna simply takes his Vetements and Balenciaga look and implements that at Gucci, it will not work. Indeed, we already know what that looks like after “the hacker project” that brought Demna’s Balenciaga and Alessandro Michele’s Gucci together in a vibrant mash-up of their unique looks at the height of their creative powers at those brands back in 2021.But there is nothing that fires up a designer like Demna like the opportunity to reinvent a historic house like Gucci. I first got to know Demna through his brother Guram when they came out from the background of the designer collective at Vetements as the driving forces behind the disruptive fashion start-up which BoF was first to write about back in 2014. Demna has a strong foundation of creative fashion education from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, and professional training at Margiela and Louis Vuitton, where he worked alongside both Marc Jacobs, and then Nicolas Ghesquière, two top designers with very different approaches to design and creativity at the world’s largest luxury fashion house. Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to get to know Demna as a human being. I interviewed him for a BoF cover story in 2015 just after he was announced as the new creative director at Balenciaga and sat down for a rare television interview with him just as the pandemic lockdowns were lifting and he was set to debut his incredible first Balenciaga couture show in July 2021. What I can say without a doubt is this: Demna is one of the most provocative and thoughtful people working in fashion, and is someone who is deeply committed to his work. Like all of us, he has had his ups and downs, and the Balenciaga PR crisis was a reality check for him on a number of fronts. More recently, he has been focusing on his own personal wellness and happiness, and I think he is now emotionally ready for one of the biggest jobs in fashion. If there is anyone in fashion who is up for this challenge, it’s Demna. Now we just have to wait and see if he can find it in himself to deliver the goods. I am really excited to see what he does.We have a lot more coverage on all the news in fashion from the week gone by, including a special breaking news podcast episode with Tim Blanks digesting this week’s big news from Gucci and Versace, in addition to our always popular, must-listen seasonal episode reviewing the fashion season that was. There is also our take on the Top 10 Shows of the Season, a report on the state of the Pat McGrath Labs business and an in-depth case study on how to succeed in China’s new reality.I hope you will find the time to listen, read and learn about this exciting time in fashion.Imran Amed, Founder and Editor-in-ChiefHere are my other top picks from our analysis on fashion, luxury and beauty:1. Top 10 Shows of the Season. Duran Lantink leads BoF’s list of best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2025 season.(BERTRAND GUAY) 2. The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2025. BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Haider Ackermann’s debut at Tom Ford to Sarah Burton’s first collection for Givenchy.(Spotlight/Launchmetrics.com) 3. The BoF Podcast | Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins. As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry. (Stef Mitchell; Demna) 4. What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs? The brand founded by the legendary makeup artist nearly a decade ago is struggling. Once valued at over $1 billion, the line is worth a fraction of that today. Multiple rounds of layoffs, and signs of behind-the-scenes turmoil raise questions about what went wrong and how the business can get back on track.(Pat McGrath) 5. Case Study | The Playbook for Succeeding in China’s New Reality. Once fashion’s most reliable growth engine, the Chinese market is shifting as consumer spending cools and shoppers with more choice than ever gravitate toward savvy domestic brands. Opportunities for international players are still plentiful, but the old formula for succeeding in China is no longer relevant. Brands need a new game plan to stand out.(Crocs) 6. Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Milan Fashion Week. DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF Insights’ new social intelligence tool PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI.(Getty Images / Collage by BoF) This Weekend on The BoF Podcast(Stef Mitchell; Demna) The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptDemna’s move to Gucci, announced after weeks of feverish speculation, stunned industry observers and sent shockwaves through financial markets, with Kering shares dropping sharply by more than 12 percent. While some hail this as an opportunity for Demna to reinvent Gucci through his distinctive cultural lens, others question his ability to break free from his Balenciaga legacy. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed posits, “The really big question here is, can Demna do something different?”Meanwhile, Donatella Versace’s transition from chief creative officer to chief brand ambassador marks the end of a storied era and the beginning of a new chapter under Dario Vitale. Highlighting Donatella’s cultural impact, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks notes, “Versace was one of the few names that registered with people who didn’t know anything about fashion.” Fresh off a stellar tenure at Miu Miu, where he helped to ignite record growth, Vitale faces the ambitious task of balancing Versace’s iconic legacy with a renewed contemporary relevance. With whispers of potential acquisition by Prada Group swirling, Versace stands at the precipice of transformation.The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptThis season, all eyes were on the debuts of Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford and Sarah Burton at Givenchy. Meanwhile, designs at Alaïa and Valentino continued to push boundaries with daring silhouettes that either stood away from the body or felt purposely incomplete. Behind the new faces and unconventional shapes was a deeper exploration of eroticism. From Ackermann’s sensual glamour at Tom Ford to what Tim Blanks calls the “quiet eroticism” of Burton’s Givenchy, designers seemed united by a playful fascination with the body — and a desire to subtly challenge its boundaries.“Fashion is a very fetishistic art form,” says Tim Blanks, BoF’s editor-at-large. “It has its fixations on the body and the way it fetishizes objects, but fashion is about fetishizing beauty and ugliness. A lot of these different things have been coming up over the last few years.”Following the conclusion of the Autumn/Winter 2025 shows, Blanks sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the highlights of fashion month. Source link

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Dear BoF Community, My initial reaction when I learnt that Demna would be appointed artistic director of Gucci was one of surprise. Although Demna’s name began to circulate as a potential candidate during Paris Fashion Week, I didn’t believe Kering would choose him to take on the challenge of restoring Gucci’s fashion credibility — and sales momentum — in a deeply troubled luxury market. After gorging on fashion products during the pandemic, demand for luxury fashion is waning. Luxury customers are increasingly focusing their attention (and their wallets) on travel, dining and wellness. The only way to get them to pay attention to a fashion brand like Gucci is to offer something new and exciting, something that connects with the current moment and pushes fashion forward. Is Demna the right person for the job?Judging by the reaction from financial markets and fashion fans on social media, the answer is no. Kering shares plunged by 12 percent on Friday morning after digesting the announcement. Of the more than 9,000 people who replied to BoF’s Instagram poll linked to the breaking news on Thursday, only 10 percent of you believe that Demna is the right pick for Gucci to reassert its fashion authority. Sixty-seven percent of you think that Demna is not right, and another 23 percent are not sure, preferring to “wait and see.” But I have a different view. Once the news began to settle in, and I had time to process the comments made by Kering’s deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini and Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino as to why they, together with François-Henri Pinault, made this choice, their logic began to make sense to me. Kering needed a heavyweight name and could not take another gamble on an unknown quantity. There are very few designers with the creativity, technical skills and proven ability to not just capture but shape the fashion zeitgeist. Jonathan Anderson is tied to LVMH through their investment in his own brand and seems certain at this stage to be headed to Dior, after his farewell Loewe presentation in Paris on Monday. Matthieu Blazy, whose Bottega Veneta shows were a highlight at recent fashion months, left the Kering group last year (a huge loss) and is readying his vision for Chanel which will debut in October.Hedi Slimane has a proven ability to transform and build brands (Dior Homme, Saint Laurent and Celine), but his days of shaping the zeitgeist are long behind him. Likewise, Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri, an unmistakably successful creator of luxury products, does not have the requisite fashion quotient. If Gucci wanted a fashion designer with a capital F, then Demna is a pragmatic choice. After 10 years, the once disruptive fashion aesthetic Demna brought to Balenciaga has run its natural course. Balenciaga needs a change and Demna needs a new creative challenge, and by installing the designer at Gucci, Kering is also creating opportunities to address other issues in the group, while retaining a top talent.That Demna is already part of Kering also means there are no pesky non-compete agreements to contend with, and he can already begin to develop his ideas for Gucci while he works on his final Balenciaga couture collection which will be shown in July.But still, the success of this strategy rests on one critical question. Can Demna himself move his creativity forward? If Demna simply takes his Vetements and Balenciaga look and implements that at Gucci, it will not work. Indeed, we already know what that looks like after “the hacker project” that brought Demna’s Balenciaga and Alessandro Michele’s Gucci together in a vibrant mash-up of their unique looks at the height of their creative powers at those brands back in 2021.But there is nothing that fires up a designer like Demna like the opportunity to reinvent a historic house like Gucci. I first got to know Demna through his brother Guram when they came out from the background of the designer collective at Vetements as the driving forces behind the disruptive fashion start-up which BoF was first to write about back in 2014. Demna has a strong foundation of creative fashion education from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, and professional training at Margiela and Louis Vuitton, where he worked alongside both Marc Jacobs, and then Nicolas Ghesquière, two top designers with very different approaches to design and creativity at the world’s largest luxury fashion house. Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to get to know Demna as a human being. I interviewed him for a BoF cover story in 2015 just after he was announced as the new creative director at Balenciaga and sat down for a rare television interview with him just as the pandemic lockdowns were lifting and he was set to debut his incredible first Balenciaga couture show in July 2021. What I can say without a doubt is this: Demna is one of the most provocative and thoughtful people working in fashion, and is someone who is deeply committed to his work. Like all of us, he has had his ups and downs, and the Balenciaga PR crisis was a reality check for him on a number of fronts. More recently, he has been focusing on his own personal wellness and happiness, and I think he is now emotionally ready for one of the biggest jobs in fashion. If there is anyone in fashion who is up for this challenge, it’s Demna. Now we just have to wait and see if he can find it in himself to deliver the goods. I am really excited to see what he does.We have a lot more coverage on all the news in fashion from the week gone by, including a special breaking news podcast episode with Tim Blanks digesting this week’s big news from Gucci and Versace, in addition to our always popular, must-listen seasonal episode reviewing the fashion season that was. There is also our take on the Top 10 Shows of the Season, a report on the state of the Pat McGrath Labs business and an in-depth case study on how to succeed in China’s new reality.I hope you will find the time to listen, read and learn about this exciting time in fashion.Imran Amed, Founder and Editor-in-ChiefHere are my other top picks from our analysis on fashion, luxury and beauty:1. Top 10 Shows of the Season. Duran Lantink leads BoF’s list of best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2025 season.(BERTRAND GUAY) 2. The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2025. BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Haider Ackermann’s debut at Tom Ford to Sarah Burton’s first collection for Givenchy.(Spotlight/Launchmetrics.com) 3. The BoF Podcast | Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins. As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry. (Stef Mitchell; Demna) 4. What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs? The brand founded by the legendary makeup artist nearly a decade ago is struggling. Once valued at over $1 billion, the line is worth a fraction of that today. Multiple rounds of layoffs, and signs of behind-the-scenes turmoil raise questions about what went wrong and how the business can get back on track.(Pat McGrath) 5. Case Study | The Playbook for Succeeding in China’s New Reality. Once fashion’s most reliable growth engine, the Chinese market is shifting as consumer spending cools and shoppers with more choice than ever gravitate toward savvy domestic brands. Opportunities for international players are still plentiful, but the old formula for succeeding in China is no longer relevant. Brands need a new game plan to stand out.(Crocs) 6. Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Milan Fashion Week. DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF Insights’ new social intelligence tool PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI.(Getty Images / Collage by BoF) This Weekend on The BoF Podcast(Stef Mitchell; Demna) The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptDemna’s move to Gucci, announced after weeks of feverish speculation, stunned industry observers and sent shockwaves through financial markets, with Kering shares dropping sharply by more than 12 percent. While some hail this as an opportunity for Demna to reinvent Gucci through his distinctive cultural lens, others question his ability to break free from his Balenciaga legacy. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed posits, “The really big question here is, can Demna do something different?”Meanwhile, Donatella Versace’s transition from chief creative officer to chief brand ambassador marks the end of a storied era and the beginning of a new chapter under Dario Vitale. Highlighting Donatella’s cultural impact, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks notes, “Versace was one of the few names that registered with people who didn’t know anything about fashion.” Fresh off a stellar tenure at Miu Miu, where he helped to ignite record growth, Vitale faces the ambitious task of balancing Versace’s iconic legacy with a renewed contemporary relevance. With whispers of potential acquisition by Prada Group swirling, Versace stands at the precipice of transformation.The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptThis season, all eyes were on the debuts of Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford and Sarah Burton at Givenchy. Meanwhile, designs at Alaïa and Valentino continued to push boundaries with daring silhouettes that either stood away from the body or felt purposely incomplete. Behind the new faces and unconventional shapes was a deeper exploration of eroticism. From Ackermann’s sensual glamour at Tom Ford to what Tim Blanks calls the “quiet eroticism” of Burton’s Givenchy, designers seemed united by a playful fascination with the body — and a desire to subtly challenge its boundaries.“Fashion is a very fetishistic art form,” says Tim Blanks, BoF’s editor-at-large. “It has its fixations on the body and the way it fetishizes objects, but fashion is about fetishizing beauty and ugliness. A lot of these different things have been coming up over the last few years.”Following the conclusion of the Autumn/Winter 2025 shows, Blanks sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the highlights of fashion month. Source link

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Dear BoF Community, My initial reaction when I learnt that Demna would be appointed artistic director of Gucci was one of surprise. Although Demna’s name began to circulate as a potential candidate during Paris Fashion Week, I didn’t believe Kering would choose him to take on the challenge of restoring Gucci’s fashion credibility — and sales momentum — in a deeply troubled luxury market. After gorging on fashion products during the pandemic, demand for luxury fashion is waning. Luxury customers are increasingly focusing their attention (and their wallets) on travel, dining and wellness. The only way to get them to pay attention to a fashion brand like Gucci is to offer something new and exciting, something that connects with the current moment and pushes fashion forward. Is Demna the right person for the job?Judging by the reaction from financial markets and fashion fans on social media, the answer is no. Kering shares plunged by 12 percent on Friday morning after digesting the announcement. Of the more than 9,000 people who replied to BoF’s Instagram poll linked to the breaking news on Thursday, only 10 percent of you believe that Demna is the right pick for Gucci to reassert its fashion authority. Sixty-seven percent of you think that Demna is not right, and another 23 percent are not sure, preferring to “wait and see.” But I have a different view. Once the news began to settle in, and I had time to process the comments made by Kering’s deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini and Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino as to why they, together with François-Henri Pinault, made this choice, their logic began to make sense to me. Kering needed a heavyweight name and could not take another gamble on an unknown quantity. There are very few designers with the creativity, technical skills and proven ability to not just capture but shape the fashion zeitgeist. Jonathan Anderson is tied to LVMH through their investment in his own brand and seems certain at this stage to be headed to Dior, after his farewell Loewe presentation in Paris on Monday. Matthieu Blazy, whose Bottega Veneta shows were a highlight at recent fashion months, left the Kering group last year (a huge loss) and is readying his vision for Chanel which will debut in October.Hedi Slimane has a proven ability to transform and build brands (Dior Homme, Saint Laurent and Celine), but his days of shaping the zeitgeist are long behind him. Likewise, Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri, an unmistakably successful creator of luxury products, does not have the requisite fashion quotient. If Gucci wanted a fashion designer with a capital F, then Demna is a pragmatic choice. After 10 years, the once disruptive fashion aesthetic Demna brought to Balenciaga has run its natural course. Balenciaga needs a change and Demna needs a new creative challenge, and by installing the designer at Gucci, Kering is also creating opportunities to address other issues in the group, while retaining a top talent.That Demna is already part of Kering also means there are no pesky non-compete agreements to contend with, and he can already begin to develop his ideas for Gucci while he works on his final Balenciaga couture collection which will be shown in July.But still, the success of this strategy rests on one critical question. Can Demna himself move his creativity forward? If Demna simply takes his Vetements and Balenciaga look and implements that at Gucci, it will not work. Indeed, we already know what that looks like after “the hacker project” that brought Demna’s Balenciaga and Alessandro Michele’s Gucci together in a vibrant mash-up of their unique looks at the height of their creative powers at those brands back in 2021.But there is nothing that fires up a designer like Demna like the opportunity to reinvent a historic house like Gucci. I first got to know Demna through his brother Guram when they came out from the background of the designer collective at Vetements as the driving forces behind the disruptive fashion start-up which BoF was first to write about back in 2014. Demna has a strong foundation of creative fashion education from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, and professional training at Margiela and Louis Vuitton, where he worked alongside both Marc Jacobs, and then Nicolas Ghesquière, two top designers with very different approaches to design and creativity at the world’s largest luxury fashion house. Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to get to know Demna as a human being. I interviewed him for a BoF cover story in 2015 just after he was announced as the new creative director at Balenciaga and sat down for a rare television interview with him just as the pandemic lockdowns were lifting and he was set to debut his incredible first Balenciaga couture show in July 2021. What I can say without a doubt is this: Demna is one of the most provocative and thoughtful people working in fashion, and is someone who is deeply committed to his work. Like all of us, he has had his ups and downs, and the Balenciaga PR crisis was a reality check for him on a number of fronts. More recently, he has been focusing on his own personal wellness and happiness, and I think he is now emotionally ready for one of the biggest jobs in fashion. If there is anyone in fashion who is up for this challenge, it’s Demna. Now we just have to wait and see if he can find it in himself to deliver the goods. I am really excited to see what he does.We have a lot more coverage on all the news in fashion from the week gone by, including a special breaking news podcast episode with Tim Blanks digesting this week’s big news from Gucci and Versace, in addition to our always popular, must-listen seasonal episode reviewing the fashion season that was. There is also our take on the Top 10 Shows of the Season, a report on the state of the Pat McGrath Labs business and an in-depth case study on how to succeed in China’s new reality.I hope you will find the time to listen, read and learn about this exciting time in fashion.Imran Amed, Founder and Editor-in-ChiefHere are my other top picks from our analysis on fashion, luxury and beauty:1. Top 10 Shows of the Season. Duran Lantink leads BoF’s list of best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2025 season.(BERTRAND GUAY) 2. The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2025. BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Haider Ackermann’s debut at Tom Ford to Sarah Burton’s first collection for Givenchy.(Spotlight/Launchmetrics.com) 3. The BoF Podcast | Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins. As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry. (Stef Mitchell; Demna) 4. What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs? The brand founded by the legendary makeup artist nearly a decade ago is struggling. Once valued at over $1 billion, the line is worth a fraction of that today. Multiple rounds of layoffs, and signs of behind-the-scenes turmoil raise questions about what went wrong and how the business can get back on track.(Pat McGrath) 5. Case Study | The Playbook for Succeeding in China’s New Reality. Once fashion’s most reliable growth engine, the Chinese market is shifting as consumer spending cools and shoppers with more choice than ever gravitate toward savvy domestic brands. Opportunities for international players are still plentiful, but the old formula for succeeding in China is no longer relevant. Brands need a new game plan to stand out.(Crocs) 6. Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Milan Fashion Week. DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF Insights’ new social intelligence tool PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI.(Getty Images / Collage by BoF) This Weekend on The BoF Podcast(Stef Mitchell; Demna) The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptDemna’s move to Gucci, announced after weeks of feverish speculation, stunned industry observers and sent shockwaves through financial markets, with Kering shares dropping sharply by more than 12 percent. While some hail this as an opportunity for Demna to reinvent Gucci through his distinctive cultural lens, others question his ability to break free from his Balenciaga legacy. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed posits, “The really big question here is, can Demna do something different?”Meanwhile, Donatella Versace’s transition from chief creative officer to chief brand ambassador marks the end of a storied era and the beginning of a new chapter under Dario Vitale. Highlighting Donatella’s cultural impact, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks notes, “Versace was one of the few names that registered with people who didn’t know anything about fashion.” Fresh off a stellar tenure at Miu Miu, where he helped to ignite record growth, Vitale faces the ambitious task of balancing Versace’s iconic legacy with a renewed contemporary relevance. With whispers of potential acquisition by Prada Group swirling, Versace stands at the precipice of transformation.The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptThis season, all eyes were on the debuts of Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford and Sarah Burton at Givenchy. Meanwhile, designs at Alaïa and Valentino continued to push boundaries with daring silhouettes that either stood away from the body or felt purposely incomplete. Behind the new faces and unconventional shapes was a deeper exploration of eroticism. From Ackermann’s sensual glamour at Tom Ford to what Tim Blanks calls the “quiet eroticism” of Burton’s Givenchy, designers seemed united by a playful fascination with the body — and a desire to subtly challenge its boundaries.“Fashion is a very fetishistic art form,” says Tim Blanks, BoF’s editor-at-large. “It has its fixations on the body and the way it fetishizes objects, but fashion is about fetishizing beauty and ugliness. A lot of these different things have been coming up over the last few years.”Following the conclusion of the Autumn/Winter 2025 shows, Blanks sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the highlights of fashion month. Source link

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Dear BoF Community, My initial reaction when I learnt that Demna would be appointed artistic director of Gucci was one of surprise. Although Demna’s name began to circulate as a potential candidate during Paris Fashion Week, I didn’t believe Kering would choose him to take on the challenge of restoring Gucci’s fashion credibility — and sales momentum — in a deeply troubled luxury market. After gorging on fashion products during the pandemic, demand for luxury fashion is waning. Luxury customers are increasingly focusing their attention (and their wallets) on travel, dining and wellness. The only way to get them to pay attention to a fashion brand like Gucci is to offer something new and exciting, something that connects with the current moment and pushes fashion forward. Is Demna the right person for the job?Judging by the reaction from financial markets and fashion fans on social media, the answer is no. Kering shares plunged by 12 percent on Friday morning after digesting the announcement. Of the more than 9,000 people who replied to BoF’s Instagram poll linked to the breaking news on Thursday, only 10 percent of you believe that Demna is the right pick for Gucci to reassert its fashion authority. Sixty-seven percent of you think that Demna is not right, and another 23 percent are not sure, preferring to “wait and see.” But I have a different view. Once the news began to settle in, and I had time to process the comments made by Kering’s deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini and Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino as to why they, together with François-Henri Pinault, made this choice, their logic began to make sense to me. Kering needed a heavyweight name and could not take another gamble on an unknown quantity. There are very few designers with the creativity, technical skills and proven ability to not just capture but shape the fashion zeitgeist. Jonathan Anderson is tied to LVMH through their investment in his own brand and seems certain at this stage to be headed to Dior, after his farewell Loewe presentation in Paris on Monday. Matthieu Blazy, whose Bottega Veneta shows were a highlight at recent fashion months, left the Kering group last year (a huge loss) and is readying his vision for Chanel which will debut in October.Hedi Slimane has a proven ability to transform and build brands (Dior Homme, Saint Laurent and Celine), but his days of shaping the zeitgeist are long behind him. Likewise, Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri, an unmistakably successful creator of luxury products, does not have the requisite fashion quotient. If Gucci wanted a fashion designer with a capital F, then Demna is a pragmatic choice. After 10 years, the once disruptive fashion aesthetic Demna brought to Balenciaga has run its natural course. Balenciaga needs a change and Demna needs a new creative challenge, and by installing the designer at Gucci, Kering is also creating opportunities to address other issues in the group, while retaining a top talent.That Demna is already part of Kering also means there are no pesky non-compete agreements to contend with, and he can already begin to develop his ideas for Gucci while he works on his final Balenciaga couture collection which will be shown in July.But still, the success of this strategy rests on one critical question. Can Demna himself move his creativity forward? If Demna simply takes his Vetements and Balenciaga look and implements that at Gucci, it will not work. Indeed, we already know what that looks like after “the hacker project” that brought Demna’s Balenciaga and Alessandro Michele’s Gucci together in a vibrant mash-up of their unique looks at the height of their creative powers at those brands back in 2021.But there is nothing that fires up a designer like Demna like the opportunity to reinvent a historic house like Gucci. I first got to know Demna through his brother Guram when they came out from the background of the designer collective at Vetements as the driving forces behind the disruptive fashion start-up which BoF was first to write about back in 2014. Demna has a strong foundation of creative fashion education from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, and professional training at Margiela and Louis Vuitton, where he worked alongside both Marc Jacobs, and then Nicolas Ghesquière, two top designers with very different approaches to design and creativity at the world’s largest luxury fashion house. Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to get to know Demna as a human being. I interviewed him for a BoF cover story in 2015 just after he was announced as the new creative director at Balenciaga and sat down for a rare television interview with him just as the pandemic lockdowns were lifting and he was set to debut his incredible first Balenciaga couture show in July 2021. What I can say without a doubt is this: Demna is one of the most provocative and thoughtful people working in fashion, and is someone who is deeply committed to his work. Like all of us, he has had his ups and downs, and the Balenciaga PR crisis was a reality check for him on a number of fronts. More recently, he has been focusing on his own personal wellness and happiness, and I think he is now emotionally ready for one of the biggest jobs in fashion. If there is anyone in fashion who is up for this challenge, it’s Demna. Now we just have to wait and see if he can find it in himself to deliver the goods. I am really excited to see what he does.We have a lot more coverage on all the news in fashion from the week gone by, including a special breaking news podcast episode with Tim Blanks digesting this week’s big news from Gucci and Versace, in addition to our always popular, must-listen seasonal episode reviewing the fashion season that was. There is also our take on the Top 10 Shows of the Season, a report on the state of the Pat McGrath Labs business and an in-depth case study on how to succeed in China’s new reality.I hope you will find the time to listen, read and learn about this exciting time in fashion.Imran Amed, Founder and Editor-in-ChiefHere are my other top picks from our analysis on fashion, luxury and beauty:1. Top 10 Shows of the Season. Duran Lantink leads BoF’s list of best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2025 season.(BERTRAND GUAY) 2. The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2025. BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Haider Ackermann’s debut at Tom Ford to Sarah Burton’s first collection for Givenchy.(Spotlight/Launchmetrics.com) 3. The BoF Podcast | Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins. As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry. (Stef Mitchell; Demna) 4. What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs? The brand founded by the legendary makeup artist nearly a decade ago is struggling. Once valued at over $1 billion, the line is worth a fraction of that today. Multiple rounds of layoffs, and signs of behind-the-scenes turmoil raise questions about what went wrong and how the business can get back on track.(Pat McGrath) 5. Case Study | The Playbook for Succeeding in China’s New Reality. Once fashion’s most reliable growth engine, the Chinese market is shifting as consumer spending cools and shoppers with more choice than ever gravitate toward savvy domestic brands. Opportunities for international players are still plentiful, but the old formula for succeeding in China is no longer relevant. Brands need a new game plan to stand out.(Crocs) 6. Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Milan Fashion Week. DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF Insights’ new social intelligence tool PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI.(Getty Images / Collage by BoF) This Weekend on The BoF Podcast(Stef Mitchell; Demna) The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptDemna’s move to Gucci, announced after weeks of feverish speculation, stunned industry observers and sent shockwaves through financial markets, with Kering shares dropping sharply by more than 12 percent. While some hail this as an opportunity for Demna to reinvent Gucci through his distinctive cultural lens, others question his ability to break free from his Balenciaga legacy. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed posits, “The really big question here is, can Demna do something different?”Meanwhile, Donatella Versace’s transition from chief creative officer to chief brand ambassador marks the end of a storied era and the beginning of a new chapter under Dario Vitale. Highlighting Donatella’s cultural impact, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks notes, “Versace was one of the few names that registered with people who didn’t know anything about fashion.” Fresh off a stellar tenure at Miu Miu, where he helped to ignite record growth, Vitale faces the ambitious task of balancing Versace’s iconic legacy with a renewed contemporary relevance. With whispers of potential acquisition by Prada Group swirling, Versace stands at the precipice of transformation.The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptThis season, all eyes were on the debuts of Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford and Sarah Burton at Givenchy. Meanwhile, designs at Alaïa and Valentino continued to push boundaries with daring silhouettes that either stood away from the body or felt purposely incomplete. Behind the new faces and unconventional shapes was a deeper exploration of eroticism. From Ackermann’s sensual glamour at Tom Ford to what Tim Blanks calls the “quiet eroticism” of Burton’s Givenchy, designers seemed united by a playful fascination with the body — and a desire to subtly challenge its boundaries.“Fashion is a very fetishistic art form,” says Tim Blanks, BoF’s editor-at-large. “It has its fixations on the body and the way it fetishizes objects, but fashion is about fetishizing beauty and ugliness. A lot of these different things have been coming up over the last few years.”Following the conclusion of the Autumn/Winter 2025 shows, Blanks sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the highlights of fashion month. Source link

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Dear BoF Community, My initial reaction when I learnt that Demna would be appointed artistic director of Gucci was one of surprise. Although Demna’s name began to circulate as a potential candidate during Paris Fashion Week, I didn’t believe Kering would choose him to take on the challenge of restoring Gucci’s fashion credibility — and sales momentum — in a deeply troubled luxury market. After gorging on fashion products during the pandemic, demand for luxury fashion is waning. Luxury customers are increasingly focusing their attention (and their wallets) on travel, dining and wellness. The only way to get them to pay attention to a fashion brand like Gucci is to offer something new and exciting, something that connects with the current moment and pushes fashion forward. Is Demna the right person for the job?Judging by the reaction from financial markets and fashion fans on social media, the answer is no. Kering shares plunged by 12 percent on Friday morning after digesting the announcement. Of the more than 9,000 people who replied to BoF’s Instagram poll linked to the breaking news on Thursday, only 10 percent of you believe that Demna is the right pick for Gucci to reassert its fashion authority. Sixty-seven percent of you think that Demna is not right, and another 23 percent are not sure, preferring to “wait and see.” But I have a different view. Once the news began to settle in, and I had time to process the comments made by Kering’s deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini and Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino as to why they, together with François-Henri Pinault, made this choice, their logic began to make sense to me. Kering needed a heavyweight name and could not take another gamble on an unknown quantity. There are very few designers with the creativity, technical skills and proven ability to not just capture but shape the fashion zeitgeist. Jonathan Anderson is tied to LVMH through their investment in his own brand and seems certain at this stage to be headed to Dior, after his farewell Loewe presentation in Paris on Monday. Matthieu Blazy, whose Bottega Veneta shows were a highlight at recent fashion months, left the Kering group last year (a huge loss) and is readying his vision for Chanel which will debut in October.Hedi Slimane has a proven ability to transform and build brands (Dior Homme, Saint Laurent and Celine), but his days of shaping the zeitgeist are long behind him. Likewise, Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri, an unmistakably successful creator of luxury products, does not have the requisite fashion quotient. If Gucci wanted a fashion designer with a capital F, then Demna is a pragmatic choice. After 10 years, the once disruptive fashion aesthetic Demna brought to Balenciaga has run its natural course. Balenciaga needs a change and Demna needs a new creative challenge, and by installing the designer at Gucci, Kering is also creating opportunities to address other issues in the group, while retaining a top talent.That Demna is already part of Kering also means there are no pesky non-compete agreements to contend with, and he can already begin to develop his ideas for Gucci while he works on his final Balenciaga couture collection which will be shown in July.But still, the success of this strategy rests on one critical question. Can Demna himself move his creativity forward? If Demna simply takes his Vetements and Balenciaga look and implements that at Gucci, it will not work. Indeed, we already know what that looks like after “the hacker project” that brought Demna’s Balenciaga and Alessandro Michele’s Gucci together in a vibrant mash-up of their unique looks at the height of their creative powers at those brands back in 2021.But there is nothing that fires up a designer like Demna like the opportunity to reinvent a historic house like Gucci. I first got to know Demna through his brother Guram when they came out from the background of the designer collective at Vetements as the driving forces behind the disruptive fashion start-up which BoF was first to write about back in 2014. Demna has a strong foundation of creative fashion education from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, and professional training at Margiela and Louis Vuitton, where he worked alongside both Marc Jacobs, and then Nicolas Ghesquière, two top designers with very different approaches to design and creativity at the world’s largest luxury fashion house. Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to get to know Demna as a human being. I interviewed him for a BoF cover story in 2015 just after he was announced as the new creative director at Balenciaga and sat down for a rare television interview with him just as the pandemic lockdowns were lifting and he was set to debut his incredible first Balenciaga couture show in July 2021. What I can say without a doubt is this: Demna is one of the most provocative and thoughtful people working in fashion, and is someone who is deeply committed to his work. Like all of us, he has had his ups and downs, and the Balenciaga PR crisis was a reality check for him on a number of fronts. More recently, he has been focusing on his own personal wellness and happiness, and I think he is now emotionally ready for one of the biggest jobs in fashion. If there is anyone in fashion who is up for this challenge, it’s Demna. Now we just have to wait and see if he can find it in himself to deliver the goods. I am really excited to see what he does.We have a lot more coverage on all the news in fashion from the week gone by, including a special breaking news podcast episode with Tim Blanks digesting this week’s big news from Gucci and Versace, in addition to our always popular, must-listen seasonal episode reviewing the fashion season that was. There is also our take on the Top 10 Shows of the Season, a report on the state of the Pat McGrath Labs business and an in-depth case study on how to succeed in China’s new reality.I hope you will find the time to listen, read and learn about this exciting time in fashion.Imran Amed, Founder and Editor-in-ChiefHere are my other top picks from our analysis on fashion, luxury and beauty:1. Top 10 Shows of the Season. Duran Lantink leads BoF’s list of best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2025 season.(BERTRAND GUAY) 2. The BoF Podcast | Tim Blanks and Imran Amed Reflect on Autumn/Winter 2025. BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks and Imran Amed, BoF founder and editor-in-chief look back at the key moments of fashion month, from Haider Ackermann’s debut at Tom Ford to Sarah Burton’s first collection for Givenchy.(Spotlight/Launchmetrics.com) 3. The BoF Podcast | Demna Takes Gucci, Versace’s New Chapter Begins. As Demna is set to become artistic director of Gucci, and Donatella Versace passes the baton to Dario Vitale after nearly three decades at the creative helm of Versace, the fashion industry is bracing for much-needed creative transformation. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed and editor-at-large Tim Blanks unpack what this means for the wider industry. (Stef Mitchell; Demna) 4. What Happened to Pat McGrath Labs? The brand founded by the legendary makeup artist nearly a decade ago is struggling. Once valued at over $1 billion, the line is worth a fraction of that today. Multiple rounds of layoffs, and signs of behind-the-scenes turmoil raise questions about what went wrong and how the business can get back on track.(Pat McGrath) 5. Case Study | The Playbook for Succeeding in China’s New Reality. Once fashion’s most reliable growth engine, the Chinese market is shifting as consumer spending cools and shoppers with more choice than ever gravitate toward savvy domestic brands. Opportunities for international players are still plentiful, but the old formula for succeeding in China is no longer relevant. Brands need a new game plan to stand out.(Crocs) 6. Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Milan Fashion Week. DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF Insights’ new social intelligence tool PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI.(Getty Images / Collage by BoF) This Weekend on The BoF Podcast(Stef Mitchell; Demna) The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptDemna’s move to Gucci, announced after weeks of feverish speculation, stunned industry observers and sent shockwaves through financial markets, with Kering shares dropping sharply by more than 12 percent. While some hail this as an opportunity for Demna to reinvent Gucci through his distinctive cultural lens, others question his ability to break free from his Balenciaga legacy. BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed posits, “The really big question here is, can Demna do something different?”Meanwhile, Donatella Versace’s transition from chief creative officer to chief brand ambassador marks the end of a storied era and the beginning of a new chapter under Dario Vitale. Highlighting Donatella’s cultural impact, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks notes, “Versace was one of the few names that registered with people who didn’t know anything about fashion.” Fresh off a stellar tenure at Miu Miu, where he helped to ignite record growth, Vitale faces the ambitious task of balancing Versace’s iconic legacy with a renewed contemporary relevance. With whispers of potential acquisition by Prada Group swirling, Versace stands at the precipice of transformation.The author has shared a Podcast.You will need to accept and consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies by our third-party partners (including: YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), in order to view embedded content in this article and others you may visit in future.AcceptThis season, all eyes were on the debuts of Haider Ackermann at Tom Ford and Sarah Burton at Givenchy. Meanwhile, designs at Alaïa and Valentino continued to push boundaries with daring silhouettes that either stood away from the body or felt purposely incomplete. Behind the new faces and unconventional shapes was a deeper exploration of eroticism. From Ackermann’s sensual glamour at Tom Ford to what Tim Blanks calls the “quiet eroticism” of Burton’s Givenchy, designers seemed united by a playful fascination with the body — and a desire to subtly challenge its boundaries.“Fashion is a very fetishistic art form,” says Tim Blanks, BoF’s editor-at-large. “It has its fixations on the body and the way it fetishizes objects, but fashion is about fetishizing beauty and ugliness. A lot of these different things have been coming up over the last few years.”Following the conclusion of the Autumn/Winter 2025 shows, Blanks sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the highlights of fashion month. Source link

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Motherhood.

In the english dictionary, moth·er·hood is a noun, defined as "state of being a mother". In what sense do I still belong to this title.

In general, the thought of being a "mother" is someone who lives in the same house, prepares what is needed, makes almost everything, supports and guides the children at all times. All in one package.

But what if..

I have two kids and I don't get the chance to do all that takes to be a mother in general. Am I not to be considered as a mother at all? Shouldn't I get the same treatment and praises mothers get?

A year and 6 months of living away from them. A year and 6 months of hearing and taking different opinions of what I should and must do as a, or say, "to be a good mother". A year and a half of blank spaces in my heart.

Everyone has their own thoughts, and believe me, I have absorbed all so much and respect what I am to them.

Nevertheless, I have a say on this. In my personal opinion - motherhood is not always about being with your children physically. It is more of understanding and giving so much importance of how they FEEL. Yes, they are young and innocent, but they have the most crucial stage of developing emotional quotient. As defined, EQ is the capability of individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately, use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior, and manage and or adjust emotions to adapt to environments or achieve one's goal.

Motherhood is making them comfortable regardless of the situation, regardless of my own selfish reasons. It's never easy to fall asleep weeping because I miss them. I miss them SO MUCH. Yes, I still cry at night because no matter how much I want to kiss and hug them any time of the day, I cannot. That doesnt make me feel less of a mother. I love my boys so much. So much that I would sacrifice all the pain of longing just to make them live the life they are comfortable with.

No child can decide what and how their parents should live. It is us, adults, that got them into trouble of living the confusing lives of having separated parents. 'Twas never their fault nor their choice. My boys will live with me, when they are ready to live with me. Not when I want them to. Not when I have to drag them and make them emotionally drained only because I needed to be a mother.

Every night, my prayers are:

1. For them to be well guided - because I cant watch them all the time.

2. Thankful to the people who take time and effort to do what I, as a mother, is supposed to do for them every single day.

3. For them to be in good health, and for their hearts to be filled with joy.

4. For both to grow in faith with a kind heart.

5. One day, if the Lord permits me to be a full time mother to them, I will have the gift of living day by day again with them. Take care, hug and kiss them again any time of the day.

Once I asked them randomly, "Did your nanay abandoned you?", both looked at me with a frown and answered with a loud "NO!"- it's as if they want to ask me in return how would I ever thought of them feeling and thinking I abandoned them. My eldest answered, "You live in a different house but you never left us".

Regardless of what others may think and say about what kind of a mother left her children behind, what kind of a mother lives alone without her children, what kind of a mother survives a day without knowing how her children was the whole day, regardless, I know by heart that I am a mother. It is very important that both know and understand what happened because I have not missed explaining to them how we came up to this situation. I have explained things to the way and level that they can cope up with. I have explained things without bad mouthing the other side. I made sure both are equipped to live day by day without a mother's helping hand. And most important of all, I trust them. I trust their young minds and hearts that they can, we can do this.

Two days in a week - weekends, 48 or less hours I get to spend precious moments with them, but I know for sure, I get the same equal love that I missed for five days in a week. I missed 5 days in a week of their lives, and that alone is too much but I would never focus on what was missed because I still have 2 days in a week to make them feel what it's like to have a physical mother. I am more of an emotional than a physical mother, despite everything, I am a mother and only my children, only them can prove and say how and what kind of a mother I am.

More than winning the lottery - is my children feeling and knowing that no one can ever replace me being their Nanay ❤

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