Nicola Formichetti Exits Thierry Mugler

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, News,

According to WWD, Nicola Formichetti has parted ways with Thierry Mugler "by mutual agreement" after holding his post there for two years as creative director of both men's and women's lines.

"With his talent for communication and understanding modern imagery and design, Nicola has been instrumental in attracting a new audience which is undeniably crucial for the future strategy of the house. He will be a historical part of the Mugler legacy and known as the force that catapulted us forward," Joel Palix, president of Clarins Fragrance Group and director general of Mugler, said in a statement.

There is no word yet from Formichetti, whose close relationship with Lady Gaga helped to garner attention for the brand's shows, as she not only contributed towards their soundtracks but also walked in them. Formichetti also serves as the creative director for Haus of Gaga.

As for Mugler, WWD quotes Palix as stating that the company plans "[to build] on its highly successful legacy in fragrance and its new momentum in fashion."

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Quote of the Day: Nicola Formichetti on Styling Kim Kardashian for ‘Elle’

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

"[Dressing Kim Kardashian was] a challenge. People wouldn’t lend me the clothes. But that’s fashion snobbery.”

- Fashion designer and stylist (most famously, perhaps, for Lady Gaga) Nicola Formichetti talks about the difficulty he had in styling Kim Kardashian for Elle.

(Make sure to check out other notable quotes.)

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Nicola Formichetti Focusing on His Dreams

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers,

Nicola Formichetti is focusing on his own "dream" after years of styling Lady Gaga.

The 34-year-old designer - who is renowned for making the eccentric outfits worn by the "Judas" hitmaker in addition to being the creative director of Mugler - admits he has had to "embrace" a new side of himself now he is in the process of launching his own brand.

"This year I wanted to focus on my own dream. Being a stylist, you always hide behind a brand, but because of Gaga and Mugler, I needed to come out onto the scene. I had to embrace it," he explained.

Discussing the outfits, the Japanese/Italian creative said he wanted to make new technology because materials have largely been the same for such a long time: "Why do you have a zipper when you can have a jacket that's molded to your body? It'll be very digitally oriented and high-tech. We've been working with the same fabrics, the same techniques for hundreds of years. That's all great, but we need something new."

The first items are due out in 2013.

Quote of the Day: Nicola Formichetti on Styling

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, Models,

“I was only used to dressing models and skinny kids. And I turned up and it was, like, three fat guys. I just left. That was the last time I tried to work with fat people. I think one of them was Ali G’s brother. It was so ghetto.”

- Thierry Mugler creative director and Lady Gaga stylist Nicola Formichetti on styling a disastrous photo shoot.

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PREVIEW: Nicola Formichetti for Thierry Mugler

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

Behold -- the first look at Nicola Formichetti's first collection as creative director of Thierry Mugler. Cue angelic music.

Okay, okay, so Paris Men's Fashion Week is only a week away, but who can resist when the label preys upon our internet generation's insatiable hunger for images?

Especially when you put out a creepy, weird photo like this one. He may have Gareth Pugh running for his money! Trying quelling any and all thoughts related to Lady Gaga and let me know what you think.

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Vanity Fair Fails to Credit Lady Gaga’s Stylist

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Editorials, News,

While fans and readers are ga ga over Lady Gaga‘s new Vanity Fair cover, one of her own was excluded from the magazine’s credits.

“thanks vanity fair for NOT crediting me in the story….VANITY UN-FAIR .....agrhhh!!!! (sic)” wrote stylist Nicola Formichetti on his Twitter page.

Will Gaga stick up for her monster? Let’s hope that Vanity Fair issues an apologetic statement—while Gaga receives an overwhelming amount of praise on her own, it’s nice to give credit when credit is due.

In the meantime, we can watch a behind-the-scenes shoot of the September cover, shot by Nick Knight (after the jump).

(FYI - You can also follow Chic Dish on Twitter.)

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Items Du Jour: Adriana Lima Teaches Baby to Pose, More Mugler Rumors

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows, Health & Beauty, Models, News, Rumors,

—Designer and Britain’s Next Top Model judge Julien MacDonald recently said that having a plus-size model win “makes it a joke.” Perhaps fellow British designer Mark Fast should give him some counsel, considering he was widely praised for using plus-size models in his Spring/Sumer 2010 show last year.

—Supermodel Adriana Lima poses for Brazil’s HOLA! magazine with her husband Marko Jaric and their new baby Valentina. Looks like she’s training her to model already!

—Eclipse actress Ashley Greene gives into her cravings and claims that she doesn’t diet. As if we needed another reason to be jealous of her…

—Although plus-size models have been making their mark at current shows, normal people made a splash at Sao Paulo Fashion Week when they appeared on the Do Estilista runway. Despite their varying physiques, it was obvious that regular, non-models do know how to own a catwalk.

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