Kim Jones takes Dior to dreamy wasteland where past, future coexist

PARIS - Kim Jones played with time on Friday in his simultaneously classic and dystopian collaboration with Daniel Arsham, filling Christian Dior's latest menswear collection with tonal, feminine-inspired pieces with a modern edge.

The house's Summer 2020 collection linked Dior's history as the industry's salient interpreter of femininity with the French house's daring, gender-bending future by way of draped sashes and floral pins off-set with ultra-modern, sometimes tattered accessories and textures.

Amid a pink and white set, the models became explorers in a eerie, beautiful wasteland at the show during Men's Fashion Week here.

They trekked through a sea of gradient pink sand around colossal, plaster letters spelling out Dior. Each letter had a ruined aspect about it, as if the sand and wind had worn it down for millennia.

Singer Lily Allen, model Kate Moss, her daughter Lila, and Louis Vuitton menswear creative director Virgil Abloh figured among the stars present for the exploration of Dior through the ages.

The idea of relics took center stage, a favorite subject for collaborator and category-defying artist Arsham.

Known for conceptually-driven sculptures, Arsham has collaborated with Dior before, working on window installations in some of their biggest stores and stylized fitting rooms in the Los Angeles Dior Homme store for then creative director Hedi Slimane.

Beyond the sculptural element of the set and the pink-sand runway, the collection, a highlight of Paris's fashion week, too, evoked sculptural origins while simultaneously embracing long, summery, slim-cut menswear.

The models donned pieces as diverse as multi-piece suits, mesh tops, re-interpreted trenches, jumpsuits in toile and adventure-ready looks for a dystopian traveler featuring fabric draped around their necks and faces, caps and wide glasses.

The intricately designed and intellectually driven show reaffirmed parent group LVMH's effort to invest more in men's fashion on and off the runway.

Studded with jewelry and bags, the show confirms Dior's push for more accessories in menswear - items that bring in the most money for the house.

Jones' collection featured Dior's first-ever collaboration with luxury luggage brand Rimowa, giving the collection futuristic, metal handbags, clutches and backpacks.

More traditionally cut suits were accented with feminine handbags or saddle bags. The clean lines and supple cuts were punctuated by threadbare, frayed hats and other accessories.

After the show's finale, Jones appeared on stage for no more than 5 seconds.

The enigmatic designer came on board as creative director in March last year, striking the fashion world off-the-bat with a first collection that attracted the most celebrity-heavy front row in the brand's history.

Before, as head of Louis Vuitton men, he brought streetwear to the world of high fashion and then reinvigorated the art of tailoring for a more modern audience.

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How Jericho won Kim Jones' heart

MANILA – While he already had a crush on Kim Jones when they first met, Jericho Rosales revealed it was not until months later that they went out and began to get to know each other in a deeper level.

In an interview with Bianca Gonzalez for her column on The Philippine Star, Jones said she had just arrived in the Philippines when she met Rosales and that she wasn’t ready to get into a relationship.

Jones was born in England but lived in Australia all her life with her mother. Jones said she decided to move to Manila to see what’s in store for her in the country.

“When we first met, we clicked on a friendly level. I was new here and I didn’t want to get into a relationship. But I sort of started to miss his friendship, so I asked him if he wanted to hang out,” she said.

Rosales said this was after Jones rejected his first invitation that they go out on a date to watch the concert of The Script.

“I bought two tickets to The Script concert without even asking her if she wanted to watch. Thing is, I just had a tooth operation and my mouth was so swollen but I was so confident to ask her out. She didn’t say yes. I ended up watching with a guy friend,” he said. “The truth is, I was really hurt.”

But his efforts were worth it as he was able to prove his real intention for Jones.

“You see, she came as a surprise. I have always had to pursue, and look, but with us, I just gave in to what life gave me. And life made it easy for me. I went with the flow. I am at my happiest now,” he said.

Now just months away from their wedding, Jones said she is grateful for all the things which she has learned from her past relationship.

“It’s a lot of things. I found it fundamental that we had to have the same faith, we had to want the same things, we had to want to grow together. I just had one relationship before this and it was four years, I learned what I wanted and what I didn’t,” she said.

Rosales and Jones are set to have a beach wedding in Boracay in May.

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Jericho, Kim recall how relationship started

MANILA – Newly engaged couple Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones looked back to the moment that they first met each other.

Recalling how their first few dates paved the way for their relationship to develop, Jones said she actually started to have “dreamy eyes” for Rosales after the actor taught her how to surf.

Rosales then shared that he courted Jones for eight months before they officially became a couple. The actor also shared when and how he prepared to asked for Jones’ hand in marriage. -- The Buzz, ABS-CBN, August 11

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Jericho proposes to girlfriend

Actor Jericho Rosales on Sunday asked his girlfriend, TV host Kim Jones, to marry him.

In his personal Instagram account, Rosales posted a picture of Jones showing off her engagement ring as he thanked his soon-to-be wife for saying yes.

“Ok here's the real one. I love you, Miss Jones. You are the love of my life. Thank you for saying YES (to forever) to me. Happy birthday! God is amazing! Yeeeeeehaaa! We are engaged!!!!” he said.

Jones, for her part, also thanked Rosales for making her the “happiest lady in the world.”

In an interview with “The Buzz” on Sunday, Rosales shared how he proposed to Jones.

“I just had that feeling in my heart na I have to propose sa Church. It cannot be like kaming dalawang lang. I felt like I had to propose in front of people na hindi konektado sa akin. [The Church] allowed it,” he said.

“I went up onstage, the pastor called me. He was talking about how much God loves us. And then pag-akyat ko, I opened up with ‘Why me? Why does God love me after everything that I have done in life? He has an unconditional love for us.’ And then the next question was why me pa rin but take out the letter H and add another M: W-Y-M-M-Y, which means will you marry me,” Rosales added.

After his proposal, Rosales shared that he and Jones were both crying.

Rosales said they are planning to have a beach wedding but they don’t have a specific date for the occasion yet.

In his previous interviews, Rosales admitted that he and Jones have already been talking about settling down.

It was in February 2012 when Rosales first introduced Jones as his girlfriend to the public. Appearing on “KrisTV,” Rosales showed a picture of Jones and said they became a couple since late 2011.

Jones, a Filipino-British model who grew up in Australia, is the host of the lifestyle show "Etcetera."

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Fil-British model is Jericho Rosales' newest girlfriend

MANILA, Philippines - Jericho Rosales has found himself a new squeeze in budding model, Kim Jones.

Jones is a on-the-set reporter on the lifestyle show "ETCETERA,' which premiered October 23, 2011. Her Facebook info entry says that she’s “a Filipino-British model who although has spent most of her life in Australia is now embarking on her TV hosting debut here in the Philippines. As the roving reporter on ETC's newest show ETCETERA she is updating the stylish young on the latest events, trends and fashion & beauty tips direct from the scene.”

Born to a half-Filipino, half-Spanish mom and British dad, Jones spent some of her younger years in Adelaide, Australia. A press release for "ETCETERA" says that Jones is "not afraid to break out into song and dance.”

Although Jericho does not seem interested in opening up his private life to his public, past reports indicate he has a model-girlfriend whom he doesn’t want to be named.

“There will be a time upang pag-usapan natin ang lovelife ko,” he said in a past interview when queried about his supposed girlfriend. “"Siguro ‘pag Valentine's day, pakikilala ko siya sa inyo,” he added.

Interestingly, Jones uploaded a series of pictures while windsurfing in San Fernando City, La Union on her Facebook account, some of which showed Jericho in the background, looking at other surfers.

Rosales is passionate about surfing and Jones seems exceedingly enthusiastic about exploring the waters, too.

The actor is also wearing a Union Jack ring, which probably has something to do about Jones’ United Kingdom origins.


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