Ideas and prayers to all the style journalists this week. I’m unsure what’s up with the planets nevertheless it’s been a whirlwind of arrivals, departures and confirmations.
The blissful information is that Chanel has confirmed Matthieu Blazy as its subsequent creative director (following his profitable three years at Bottega Veneta) and Bottega has confirmed Louise Trotter as Blazy’s alternative. Sure, I’m delighted!
The unhappy information is that John Galliano (AKA Johnny G – cute!) is departing Maison Margiela after ten years. Undecided the place he goes subsequent.
However very unhappy is the information that the unimaginable stylist and one in every of my trend idols Polly Allen Mellen has died on the age of 100. A bigger than life pressure within the mould of Diana Vreeland or Andre Leon Talley, Mellen labored with the pictures greats (Avedon, Turbeville, Newton) directing so many iconic trend editorials from the 70s, 80s and 90s which might be embedded in our psyches.
It’s been pretty studying all of the tributes to Polly from everybody she got here into contact with. And revisiting some most glorious footage of her discussing her love for her work. The one glimmer of fine information on this story is that this publish from filmmaker Douglas Keeve, who revealed that he has lastly completed the documentary on Polly that I’ve been ready for since 2008.
Stated Keeve: “I had the privilege of filming Polly over 4 years within the 90s and our relationship grew to become one thing really particular. The movie wasn’t accomplished then however I by no means let go of the idea that Polly’s extraordinary life deserved to be celebrated. Pushed by the will to honor her legacy, I lately labored to finish the movie. I used to be simply feeling able to share it together with her once I acquired the information. It could have meant a lot to share it together with her. I do know she would have cherished it.” There are some fantastic clips on his Instagram of Polly speaking about Helmut Lang. It’s a small trace on the dynamism, private ardour and inventive intelligence that made up the work of Polly Mellen. I can’t wait to see the movie.
WORDS: Disneyrollergirl / Navaz Batliwalla
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