"Valentino: The Last Emperor", produced and directed by Matt Tyrnauer, Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine, is an intimate and engaging fly-on-the-wall exploration of the singular world of one of Italy's most famous men. The film documents the colorful and dramatic closing act of Valentino's celebrated career, tells the story of his extraordinary life, and explores the larger themes affecting the fashion business today. At the heart of the film is the unique relationship between Valentino and his business partner and companion of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.
In production from June 2005 to July 2007, the filmmakers shot over 250 hours of footage with exclusive, unprecedented access to Valentino and his entourage. "We were let in to the inner circle, but we had to stick it out for a long time, practically move in, to capture the truly great moments," says Tyrnauer. Valentino is surrounded by a tight-knit family of friends and employees, but, eventually, their guard came down and they forgot there was a camera crew in the room.
"Valentino was one of the first designers to make himself the inspirational figure at the center of the story he was telling," says Tyrnauer. "He is a born dreamer and the last true couturier, who let us in on his creative process and also let us in on the life he built around him to sustain this process," adds Tyrnauer. "He lives as lavishly as his clients and set a standard for the industry. He shuts out all that is not beautiful, and we followed him around the world to capture that special world."
"Valentino: The Last Emperor" is much more than a fashion movie. It is a portrait of an extraordinary partnership, the longest-running in fashion, and a dramatic story about a master confronting the final act of his celebrated career. It will be a film and fashion worldwide event marking the end of an era. Shot in widescreen high-definition, "Valentino: The Last Emperor" will premiere at film festivals beginning in August 2008, with gala premiere parties and special events planned around the world.
MODGIRLZ | Z!NK Fall 08 Issue
MODGIRLZ short article on Zink Canada's Fall 2008 Issue.
"Like the Society, social network alliance MODWOMEN is dedicated to creating sisterhood. Having spent her life immersed in the fast-paced fashion and music industries, MODWOMEN's creator, Toronto-based renaissance woman Lulu Vibert, is an energetic mother of two, which makes her perfectly suited to the task of building relationships between younger and older women so they can all lead conscious, confident and creative lives.
'It's really about building a self-esteem,' says Vibert. 'And trying to create a bridge of conversation so girls can be comfortable with who they are and learn to work with what they've got as talent. An ever-growing social calendar of dynamic events and retreats, MODWOMEN, MODGIRLZ and even MODMEN (coming soon) encourages older, wiser folks to nurture and support their younger counterparts.'
As uplifting as it sounds, Vibert and her well-heeled posse aren't above looking fabulous and being uber-trendy. A recent Toronto MODWOMEN luncheon featured guest speaker Candace Bushnell, the manicured author of Sex and the City and Lipstick Jungle fame. 'Yes, look good,' Vibert says. 'But have substance. There's just so much pressure for girls to be a certain way that they don't really stop to see who they are inside.' " - short article in Z!nk Canada Magazine's Fall 2008 Issue
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"Like the Society, social network alliance MODWOMEN is dedicated to creating sisterhood. Having spent her life immersed in the fast-paced fashion and music industries, MODWOMEN's creator, Toronto-based renaissance woman Lulu Vibert, is an energetic mother of two, which makes her perfectly suited to the task of building relationships between younger and older women so they can all lead conscious, confident and creative lives.
