Elle.com: Alexis Mabille Talks Dressing Dita Von Teese and Cointreau Bottles

Elle.com: Alexis Mabille Talks Dressing Dita Von Teese and Cointreau Bottles
by Lauren Levinson
March 13, 2013

Photo: Kaylin Idora

Alexis Mabille is making his mark on both the burlesque and luxe liquor world. Let us explain. The French designer, who had stints at Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Lancôme, just created the opening outfit for Dita Von Teese’s Strip Strip Hooray show, which premiered in NYC last weekend. The look is a sleek tuxedo that she, of course, takes off—bit by bit—during the act. Von Teese is a brand ambassador for Cointreau triple sec liquor, and later this year, Mabille will be debuting a bottle of it that he outfitted with his iconic bow tie motif.

We have a sneak peek at the Cointreau bottle that Mabille designed, and we also quizzed him about his inspiration, his love of bow ties, and what’s next for his brand.

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Vogue (India) January, 2013

Vogue (India) January, 2013
Photography by David Slijper
Sittings Editor: Hamish Bowles
Hair by Yannick DLS
Make-up by Alice Ghendrih/Jed Root

The main photograph of Dita is from a 2004 photoshoot for US Vogue. I’m pretty sure I don’t have the issue, so here is the press clipping from dita.net. I’ve also included more photos taken by David Slijper.

Dita.net: Celebrate the Holidays with Dita and Cointreau

Dita.net: Celebrate the Holidays with Dita and Cointreau

Red Stockings
Smooth as silk. Alluring, extravagant, simply elegant.

1.5 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
Top with chilled Champagne

Shake all ingredients with ice, except for the Champagne.
Strain into a champagne flute. Top with Champagne.
Garnish with winter berries.

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Cosmopolitan (India) December, 2012

Cosmopolitan (India) December, 2012
photography by Vishesh Verma

These are snap shots taken from a digital version of Cosmopolitan India, via worldmags.net. I also added some photos from the VisheshVerma.com weblog, celebrity and personal projects sections.

George Bone has also added some photos to the News & Press section of dita.net.