Nicola Formichetti Named Diesel's First Artistic Director

Diesel now has its first-ever artistic director: Nicola Formichetti, who announced he was leaving Mugler earlier this week. In his new role, Diesel founder Renzo Rosso told WWDthat Formichetti will be responsible for “a total view of the Diesel brand—product, communications, marketing and interior design. I want him to do bigger things, different things. This is the right man to take the next step for a young company and a brand for people who are young of mind.” While Formichetti's influence on Diesel's designs won't be seen until Fall 2014, the designer and stylist will debut his first ads for the brand in September. He and Rosso have been in talks for the last year and a half, and already, Formichetti told WWD he's envisioning expansion into categories from “high fashion and couture to streetwear and activewear.” He continued: "We’ve got a lot of crazy ideas, but we’re not ready to share them. Yet.”

Dolce and Gabbana fined $441 million for tax evasion

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MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's Tax Commission has fined fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana 343.4 million euros ($441 million) for tax evasion.

The decision confirmed to Reuters by Italy's tax agency on Tuesday relates to payments the agency says should have been made when the designers sold their D&G and Dolce & Gabbana brands to their own Luxembourg-based holding company GADO in 2004.

The authorities ruled that the designers engineered the transaction to avoid paying taxes in Italy, where corporate tax rates are among the world's highest.

Dolce and Gabbana, known for their Sicily-inspired style, were not available for comment on Tuesday, though they have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"GADO operated as an 'ad hoc' safe, an operation to carry out illicit international fiscal planning aimed at saving taxes," the Tax Commission said in its February ruling, which was filed on March 20 and first surfaced in the Italian media on Saturday.

The designers can ask to have the fine suspended until they exhaust the appeal process.

"The fact is that I didn't do anything!" Gabbana said on Twitter on Saturday.

Fans of the designers voiced their support on Twitter, some encouraging them to leave Italy, others urging them to fight to clear their names.

Dolce and Gabbana are also facing a separate criminal trial in Milan relating to the same case. Neither have yet appeared in court and the trial is expected to continue for months.

Italian authorities have intensified efforts to collect taxes in recent years, targeting groups such as jeweler Bulgari to check whether they have complied with fiscal rules.

Previous tax cases involving celebrities in Italy have led to out-of-court settlements.

In 2000 the late opera singer Luciano Pavarotti paid more than $12 million in back taxes, while former MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi agreed to pay $51 million to Italy's tax agency in 2008 after a lengthy investigation.

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona recently denied that he owes Italian authorities 38 million euros in unpaid taxes.

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All the world's a stage, indeed. Inspired by the new Broadway musical "Kinky Boots," WWD culled some of the kinkiest boots of the fall season.

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Casadei’s suede boot with Swarovski Elements.

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Vionnet’s metallic leather boot.

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Balmain’s lamb suede boot.

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Brian Atwood’s laser-cut suede boot.

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Versace’s leather boot with metal studs.

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Daniele Michetti’s woven kid leather boots.

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Emilio Pucci’s stretch suede boot.

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CH Carolina Herrera’s leather boot.

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Tom Ford’s suede boot with Swarovski glass pearls and sequins.

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Jimmy Choo’s suede boot.

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Gianvito Rossi’s suede boot.

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Cesare Paciotti boot

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Strand of Silk launches Siddartha Tytler’s bridal line

April 04, 2013 (United Kingdom)

Strand of Silk proudly announces the launch of Siddartha Tytler’s Bridal and Festive Collection. The line is for both men and women looking for wedding or evening Indian clothes and who appreciate elegant silhouettes, fine fabrics and rich motifs that are the designer’s specialty. Siddartha Tytler’s Bridal and Festive Collection The new Bridal and Festive Collection was launched at the Bridal Asia 2012 show and exceptionally features both menswear and womenswear. Included for men are sophisticated wedding Sherwani suits (paired up with tasteful dhotis and Patiala salwar) and a limited range of elegant bridal Kurtas that would perfectly fit a refined Indian groom. Pieces for women comprise royal-inspired jackets, kali lehengas, anarkalis, sarees, blouses, skirts, etc. Some of these outfits are meant for bridal wear while some others would simply shine on a festive occasion. The dominant style of Siddartha Tytler’s collection is monarchal and majestic, with high necks, rich fabrics and bright regal colours. Handmade with finesse, the jackets feature princely silhouettes that are softened by a beautiful fit, as well as precious and elaborate embroidery. The colour palette varies from deep red, black and blue for men, to more notable shades for women including maroon, black, navy and turquoise. Both lines find their highlights in the mix of luminous creme, beige, gold, copper and silver. The opulent fabrics include silk, lamé, linen and brocade, with floral and abstract patterned embroidery, velvet appliqué detailing plus some sequins and crystal adornments. The Siddartha Tytler bride is empowered and free-thinking, she has confidence in her ability to be glamour and strong at the same time. As for the Siddartha Tytler groom, he likes traditional chic clothes and wants to be complementary to his bride but also catch the eye of the audience, impress his family and friends. About Siddartha Tytler Siddartha Tytler graduated from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, in 1998 and completed his formation during three years at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City. He started making a name for himself in 2002, at his first fashion show. Many say that, as far as fashion is concerned, Siddartha Tytler is a natural, making unique pieces featuring techniques like surface ornamentation and appliqué. About Strand of Silk Strand of Silk is an online fashion retailer of Indian designer clothing and Indian Bridal collections from leading Indian Fashion Designers. Contemporary Indian fashion is discovered and exclusive Indian designer clothes are handpicked, offering a wide range of traditional and modern Indian clothing. Indian groom outfits and Indian Bridal Dresses include Wedding Sherwanis, Bridal Kurtas, Bridal Lehengas and Bridal Sarees from designers including Anita Donge, Narendra Kumar, Payal Singhal and Siddartha Tytler.

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Marilyn Manson is new face of YSL’s menswear line April 04, 2013 (France) courtesy: contactmusic.com Marilyn Manson, the American Rock musician known for his unusual gothic makeup and controversial stage persona, has been signed on as the new face of the luxury French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent (YSL).   Chosen by the brand’s creative director Hedi Slimane, the 44-year-old rocker, whose original name is Brian Hugh Warner, will now star in all the campaigns of YSL’s Pre Fall menswear collection.   A promotional picture, shot by Slimane himself, shows the heavily decked up rocker in a black shirt and a leather biker jacket from the label’s new collection.   The multifaceted singer Marilyn Manson is also an actor, painter, multimedia artist, former music journalist and the lead singer of his eponymous band.   Yves Saint Laurent is a luxury fashion house founded in the year 1961.