Festival De Cannes

Once a year an array of glamorous guests gather to honor the years best offerings from the international film industry at the Festival De Cannes. Held from May 15th to 26th, this event captures the attention of audiences around the globe. The frocks, the picturesque backdrop, the prestige, the accolades, all centered around the inspirational work of a select few, brought to life by the big screen.

Cannes General Delegate, Thierry Frémaux, describes what the festival means to him: 

“Cannes belongs to each and every one of us who, year after year, from wherever we are and in our own individual way, contributes towards creating it step by step. It is only by constantly analyzing the Festival, adapting its function and encouraging debate about it that we will continue to make it the very best it can be. Cannes must be open to new ideas, while remaining faithful to its past, of course. Diversity can only enrich it. That´s what makes the Festival de Cannes our festival.”









Winning the highest honor this year, the Palme d'Or, was the French produced film by Tunisian Director Abdellatif Kechiche. The film, titled 'Blue Is The Warmest Colour', depicts a passionate lesbian relationship set in modern day France. Hugely relevant with the legalization of gay marriage recently. The leading ladies also shared the award for Best Actress. A huge honor.

Festival De Cannes also acts as a stage for the worlds best designers to show their pieces on the red carpet. Take a look at the fashions from this years festival...

 

 

J. Goot

Man of the moment. 

Inspired.

Master.

Visionary. 

Designer.  

Bambi Northwood-Blyth for Josh Goot

Josh Goot. A name you just can't avoid. 
If you don't already know it, get to know it.
Plastered all over runways at home and abroad, magazines, blogs, instagram feeds and featured on every Australian red carpet, Josh Goot has made his mark on the fashion world.

Born and bred in the big smoke of Sydney, he established himself as a designer in 2004 and released his first collection in 2005. Shortly after, winning the 2005 Tiffany & Co. Young Designer of the Year Award for this debut collection. Critics applauded his take on minimalism, his use of clean lines, unique prints and bold colour-blocking.

Alexandra Spencer wearing Josh Goot - Fashion Blogger for 4th and Bleeker

Nicole Warne wears Josh Goot - Fashion Blogger for Gary Pepper Vintage

Goot passionately believes fashion to be an effective medium in which one can communicate any number of things. His collection speaks for itself. Bold and sophisticated, with deep, hypnotic prints. His designs are like nothing I have seen before. The fabrics. The structure. The silhouette. Ground breaking. 
Goot believes the way in which a collection is compiled, the lighting used and the music accompanying it can tell an equally important story. This vision, this deeper understanding, sets Josh Goot apart from other designers.

Kate Waterhouse wears Josh Goot - Herald Sun Columnist, Fashion Writer

Miranda Kerr wears Josh Goot for David Jones

Carollina and I were lucky enough to have the opportunity to meet Josh Goot recently at a luncheon organized by 'The Style Set' and 'Muse Boutique' at Scool Eatery and Bar in Adelaide. Speaking to him and seeing his designs live in the flesh really drove home that which we already knew, he is a master of his craft. A visionary. As he spoke to us about our own pursuits, he spoke with such interest, such depth, such passion. Something that I find is very rare in people today. He was humble and genuine. He was utterly inspiring. 

 

The Boston & Chase team: Carollina Barylka & Tiarne Cook

Photos: Tiarne Cook, 17th May 2013

The future is looking bright for Josh Goot. 2012 saw his designs unleashed onto the US fashion scene when Taylor Tomasi Hill, from US Marie Claire, chose to wear his Flower Bomb cocktail corset to the CFDA Awards. Also with the iconic and heavily photographed Christine Centenera, Vogue Senior Fashion Editor, in his corner, his designs are destined for the world stage.

US Marie Claire Magazine's Taylor Tomasi Hill wears Josh Goot at the CFDA Awards

Christine Centenera - Vogue Senior Fashion Editor wears Josh Goot

Boston & Chase looks forward to seeing what the future holds for Josh Goot.