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Emanuel Ungaro Loses CEO?

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Jeffry Aronsson is believed to have left Emanuel Ungaro. The fashion house's chief executive officer (CEO) - who joined the company in June to "heal the bruises" of the label - has reportedly stopped commuting to Paris and is believed to have permanently returned to his investment and consulting firm Aronsson Group.

"Mr. Aronsson is still the acting CEO of Ungaro," Ungaro told WWD.

If the executive's departure is true, it is the latest in a string of high-profile exits from the fashion house. Giles Deacon became the sixth designer to leave in as many years when he quit in September after just two seasons. Before his exit, the company has seen Giambattista Valli, Vincent Darre, Peter Dundas, Esteban Cortazar and Estrella Archs work short stints for them since their founder retired in 2004.

Following his departure earlier this year, Giles said he was "proud" of what he had achieved at the French fashion house, but was keen to work ore with his Giles brand. He said, "I am very proud of the work that I - and my team - did at Ungaro, and it was a pleasure to work in Monsieur Ungaro's studio and with members of his actual atelier. I am going to concentrate on the global development of the Giles brand with some exciting one-off projects in the pipeline for next year - and I'm really excited about presenting the Giles Spring/Summer 2012 collection on Monday evening."

Giles Deacon, Sophie Theallet to Collaborate with Nine West

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Giles Deacon will collaborate with Nine West on a capsule collection.

The British designer is one of a group of up-and-coming designers, artists and musicians the company has teamed up with to ensure a constant source of freshness for their brand under their new Shoelaborations initiative. "The rationale really is finding people with a great niche and following, and working with them to bring Nine West into their worlds," said Stacy Lastrina, chief marketing officer at brand parent The Jones Group.

Creative Director Fred Allard told WWD that Giles and fellow collaborator Sophie Theallet will "bring a new aesthetic to our stores," calling Sophie's designs "fresh and feminine" and Giles' style "futuristic, modern and exciting."

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Quote of the Day: Giles Deacon on Resort Collections

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows,

"Cruise collections are like a croissant or tagliatelle — they're the bread and butter of your wardrobe. They're becoming more and more like full collections. Customers want new products through the seasons and you have keep them wanting more. If you want to stay relevant in this industry you have to keep upping the ante."

-- Fashion designer Giles Deacon describes the essence of cruise and resort collections.

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Giles Deacon, Christopher Kane Switch Up Runway Traditions

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Giles Deacon marked his return to London Fashion Week yesterday by showcasing a feminine, floral collection.

The British designer - who until this year has debuted his pieces at Paris Fashion Week - juxtaposed curve-enhancing floral dresses with outlandish sci-fi stage make-up on his all-star cast of models. As well as iconic British models Agyness Dean and Amber Le Bon, Deacon shunned the size zero trend by sending curvier stars Kelly Brook and a pregnant Abbey Clancy down the runway.

However, Amber Le Bon didn’t only lend her talents to one designer yesterday, as she also modelled for Canadian designer Mark Fast, who trained at London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins college, who gave his signature knitted dresses a colourful twist.

Elsewhere, Christopher Kane channeled the Spring/Summer 2011 trend of bright colors in his collection, with his “aristocrat gone bad” theme pushing fashion boundaries with neon vinyl, orange and fuchsia lace and graphic prints: “There’s been so much white and minimalism, I just reacted against that. I don’t want that. I don’t see that as being modern. To me, I think it’s old and used.”

Ungaro Hires Giles Deacon

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After about a month of speculation, Giles Deacon has now been confirmed as Emanuel Ungaro’s new creative director.

The British designer will replace Estrella Archs at the French fashion house, with his debut collection being presented during Paris Fashion Week in October, and he is confident about his new role.

“Yes, I’m totally aware and respectful of the pressure but at the same time, I’ve run my own business for eight years and worked in lots of places. I think as soon as you start worrying and thinking about that too much, you’re not concentrating on doing good work, which is the most important thing.”

Deacon - who is likely to stay away from the catwalk for the first two seasons - will continue to produce his own line and wants to bring his own touch to Ungaro.

“I obviously don’t want to infringe upon my own line, but I like things that are very feminine, lots of color, great prints, great quality, some unusual cuts. All of those things that I like in the world of fashion design I’m going to bring to what I feel is appropriate for the Ungaro woman.”

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Estrella Archs Leaves Ungaro

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Drama continues to ensue at the House of Emanuel Ungaro as designer Estrella Archs quits.

The chief designer decided to leave her position at the French fashion house, citing “irreconcilable differences,” and now wants to concentrate on her own label. Her spokesperson said:

“Estrella Archs announces that she has left her job as chief designer of Emanuel Ungaro due to irreconcilable differences related to the creative direction of the brand. Estrella Archs will continue developing her own brand, established in 2007, and presenting her collections in the Paris Fashion Week.”

The fashion house are now looking for someone to replace her, with British designer Giles Deacon said to be the favorite.

Estrella’s departure comes hot on the heels of Lindsay Lohan parting ways with the company after she was brought in as artistic adviser. Her debut collection was critically panned and she wasn’t involved in the range which was showcased at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year.

Giles Deacon Considered for Ungaro Position

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Giles Deacon is being lined up for a position at Emanuel Ungaro. The British designer would replace the brand’s previous artistic adviser Lindsay Lohan, who had a poorly-received first collection for the fashion house last October.

According to Women’s Wear Daily, Ungaro’s owner Asim Abdullah was seen dining with Giles in a Paris restaurant, although both have refused to comment on the rumors. Emanuel Ungaro set up his self-titled fashion house in 1965, but since his retirement in 2004 the brand has failed to find a long-term collaborator.

Previous collaborators at Ungaro include Esteban Cortazar, Vincent Darre and Peter Dundas, who now works for Emilio Pucci. Giles - who was educated at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design - set up his own label in 2004. Darlington-born Giles has a history of collaborations, staring his career working with French fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Italian luxury goods firm Bottega Veneta.

Victoria Beckham Attends Fashion’s Night Out in Giles Deacon

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,

Usually seen dressed in more conservative fair as of late, Victoria Beckham stepped into Bergdorf Goodman for Fashion’s Night Out with an oomph last night.

Dressed in a tweaked Giles Deacon Fall/Winter ‘09 mini dress with thigh high boots, it was a far cry from her own collection.

Well, at least we know how we ought to be sporting those Jimmy Choo for H&M over the knee boots.

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