MaRIO DE JANEIRO Testino
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Mario Testino, the world famous fashion and portrait photographer, is releasing a new book in November featuring Rio portraits, scenery and carnival shots. Inspired by the boys and girls from Copacabana and published by Taschen, MaRIO DE JANEIRO Testino will also include words from celebrities including supermodel Gisele Bundchen. The book shows Rio through Testino’s very own eyes. Coincidentally, in the same week of the book’s launch, Rio de Janeiro was chosen the host of the 2016 Olympics. Brazilians must be proud.
 Visit taschen.com for more information.
Images via: taschen.com
Dundas replaces Williamson at Pucci
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
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The long time rumor has been confirmed: Matthew Williamson is leaving Italian label Emilio Pucci when his three year contract expires next month, and Norwegian designer Peter Dundas will be the new artistic director. Dundas paid his dues working behind the curtains at flamboyant labels Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix and Roberto Cavalli, and is now ready to take center stage at equally-rococo brand Emilio Pucci. “Peter Dundas, who is one of the most promising designers of his generation, possesses a creative talent and personality that fit with Pucci’s spirit and with its colourful and modern identity,” Pucci said in a statement.
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The designer will develop a “complete universe” of ready-to-wear and accessories for Pucci’s 47 stores around the world. Dundas, who previously designed for Emanuel Ungaro and is currently a consultant designer at French fur company Revillon, is to take over at Pucci on October 1st, from his base in Florence, Italy. His first collection will be shown in February 2009. —Melissa Alvarado Sierra
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