May 14
Chteau de Versailles, France
Along with the likes of Dior and Gucci, the Chanel Resort collection is one of the fashion world's most anticipated, with last year's show at the Hotel du Cap in Antibes on the French Riviera welcoming stars such as Vanessa Paradis, Blake Lively, and Rachel Bilson to see Karl Lagerfeld's nautical-influenced creations. This season looks set to be no different with the designer heading to the Chteau de Versailles near Paris. Expect water works too as the precise location is the Trois Fontaines Bosquet fountains.
http://www.chanel.com/
Cannes Film Festival
May 16-27
Cannes, France
This year's Cannes Film Festival looks set to be particularly stylish, as creator Jean-Paul Gaultier and actress/style icon Diane Kruger are both on the official jury headed up by Italian director Nanni Moretti. Labels including Gucci, Armani and Chopard - the event's official sponsor - will all be hosting soirees while one of the most glamorous events taking place during the festival is the annual Cinema Against AIDS charity black tie event, which attracts some of the biggest names from fashion, music, business, and international society. This year it is scheduled for May 24.
http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en.html
20th Vienna Life Ball
May 19
Vienna, Austria
This year's Life Ball has the theme "Fight the Flames of Ignorance" and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this annual AIDS charity event this year will see a special anniversary fashion show. Organized by Vogue Italia magazine, some of the most extravagant Life Ball designs of years gone by, from creators such as Roberto Cavalli and Vivienne Westwood, will be showcased -- with top models including Alek Wek and Karolina Kurkova taking to the runway.
http://www.lifeball.org/?lang=en
Timeless Beauty
May 20-July 15
Shanghai, China
Following on from Italian luxury goods label Bvlgari's 125 Years of Italian Magnificence expo in Shanghai, luxury jewelry maison Van Cleef & Arpels will take its Timeless Beauty exhibition to the city's Museum of Contemporary Art. The house presents a guide to its legacy, showcasing some 370 pieces of jewelry, watches and accessories and celebrating more than 100 years of high-end jewels.
http://www.mocashanghai.org/index.php?_function=exhibition
2012 CFDA Fashion Awards
June 4
New York, USA
Ashley Olsen & Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row, Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler and Marc Jacobs will compete for the coveted Womenswear Designer of the Year Award at the prestigious annual ceremony, organized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Hollywood actor Johnny Depp will receive the Fashion Icon Award this year due to his "personal and eclectic sense of style." This in fact signals the first time a male will receive the gong, which last year went to pop star Lady Gaga.
http://www.cfda.com/category/fashion-awards/
Source:AFP Relax News