Maison Academia and its outfit designed by Sun Chen have been featured on Darya Kamalova’s  fashion blog. The Russian blogger has shown off a glamorous color-block ensemble with the two tone blouse in bright red and pink combo paired with the flared red pants.  

Read the full story on The Cab Look blog and shop the style on Maison Academia online shop.

David Downton is one of the world’s leading contemporary fashion illustrators and obviously one of our favorites. It’s been a while so we have decided to give you a fresh reminder about his career and creations.

In the last decade his drawings of the Paris Couture Shows have appeared in all the most important magazines together with his portraits of icons as Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Coppola and Dita Von Teese,  just to name a few. And as if that wasn’t enough, Downton has created the first journal of fashion illustration and he has celebrated the genre with an unmissable coffee table-book.

Effortlessly elegant, graceful and with a unique sense of the moment. Step inside the slideshow and get inspired by David Downton’s latest drawings!

Great news today!

Maison Academia has reached over 10.000 followers on Facebook! Thanks ten thousand times to all for the love and support! To you it may be just a “like” but to us it’s one step closer to our dream!

The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival has officially started!

Last night May 15 the opening ceremony took place in the French Riviera with the premiere for Baz Lurman “Great Gatsby”. As expected the red carpet saw a parade of stars plenty of glamour. All the eyes were on the cast of the film and Carey Mulligan was lovely in a pale pink Dior Couture gown. Jury member actress Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore opted for the French Maison too.

The opening Gala brought together many attendees, including an ultrasexy Cara Delevingne in Burberry Prorsum, Solange Knowles in an embroidered Stéphane Rolland Couture gown and Cindy Crawford in Roberto Cavalli. Meanwhile, Audrey Tautou didn’t hit the red carpet to host the ceremonies at the Palais des Festivals showcasing a chiffon gown designed by Yiqing Yin.

Click on the slideshow and get a closer look at the opening ceremony. Who is your favorite?

We are officially getting to the heart of Maison Academia contest!
The mentoring phase has ended which means it’s time for the Fashion Designers to promote their sketches and meanwhile for the Fashion Lovers to vote their favorite ones.
So don’t wait anymore: spread the word, share and vote the sketches because now it’s up to you!
That said, don’t miss this opportunity and good luck to everybody!

Color-blocking has been a major trend during the last seasons and it’s still going strong this summer.

So, looking for a vivacious take to instantly update this style? Then choose the glamorous red and pink combo! Red is bold and tempting while pink is sweet and gentle. Together they make a striking contrast that adds a statement appeal to the look.

In need of inspiration? Sun Chen presents this stunning duo for the new collection of Maison Academia pairing a color-block blouse with vivid red flared trousers. The result is a bold yet sophisticated ensemble to suit daytime and after dark occasions.

Meanwhile, Cristina Angelini hits the combo with fresh and playful vibes teaming up a basic pink shirt with fancy St Tropez pants. The best part? Their length is perfect to showcase your favorite shoes!

Click on the photo gallery and visit Maison Academia online shop for a closer look!

Style icon, editor and muse, in other words unique.

With an incomparable sense of fashion Isabella Blow became famous for her signature look made of eccentric headdresses combined with dazzling details. Meanwhile, a strong intuition led her to discover legendary designers as Alexander McQueen and Philip Treacy who both dedicated to Blow an entire collection named “La Dame Bleue” in 2008.

Now, her stunning wardrobe will go on display at the Somerset House of London featuring more than 100 pieces from her personal collection. The exhibition “Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore!” will run from November 20 to  March 2.

In the meantime step inside our photo gallery to see her best fashion moments.

Imaginative, fairy and magic: welcome to Tim Walker’s world!

Exhibitions, books, editorials and many covers on the leading magazines. The fashion photographer needs no introduction, indeed he is already a legend in the industry with a cult following. His striking photos inspired by fairy tale narratives are able to capture the observer in a dreamy dimension. The final result is an enchanted world where everything is possible, even bread airplanes.

Longing to transcend the boundaries of reality? Click on the slideshow and step inside Tim Walker’s whimsical fantasies!

This season get ready to break the rules!

For the Spring Summer 2013 eye-catching details are going strong and the asymmetrical style is the right thing to set aside the monotony. Whimsical and attractive, this trend comes with diagonal-cuts stolen from architecture and the effect is absolutely unique.

So, this spring just forget symmetry and have fun playing with shapes to uplift your look.

Feeling audacious? Lisette presents for Maison Academia new collection a sparkling skirt that suits perfectly for an edgier evening look. The vivacious fuchsia hue combined with the diagonal hemline from one side to another will make your outfit unforgettable. Still in need of inspiration? The sunny season is almost here and there’s nothing better than a glamorous maxi dress to embrace the warmer days. erikali has thought this summer essential with a fresh touch inspired by the joyful colors of Porto Rico. Meanwhile TheShopGirl presents a simple yet sophisticated A-line dress with the season’s top color combo: black & white. It’s office-appropriate and accessorized with a statement jewelry piece, this super chic ensemble is perfect for a night out.

Click on the slideshow to discover how to don the trend and then take a closer look on Maison Academia online shop. One thing is clear, asymmetries have never been more fashionable!

Last night a plenty of stars hit the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of New York for one of the biggest night of the fashion calendar, the Met Ball.

This year the theme was punk to celebrate the opening of the Costume Institute’s exhibition “Punk: Chaos to Couture”. Many attendees took the dress code pretty seriously adding an edgy touch to their outfits. Among them were Sarah Jessica Parker with a mohican headdress by Philip Treacy and  Madonna in a Givenchy tartan jacket styled with thigh high stockings and a black wig. But not all the celebrities went punk so, Gwyneth Paltrow stood out with a classic Valentino gown in bold pink, meanwhile Jennifer Lawrence was ladylike in Christian Dior.

That said, click on the slideshow to see the best red carpet moments. Who gets your vote?