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Russia Inspired Chanel Couture
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows, Models, News,
Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld took his inspiration from Russia for the Chanel Couture show in Paris yesterday.
Models walked down a specially created runway at the Grand Palais in the French capital - walking out of a lion holding a giant pearl - in shades of maroon, brown, white and pink.
Although not a huge departure from what Chanel is known for - classical, flattering cuts in various tweeds - it was a solid collection, with fur-trimmed collars and cuffs teamed with mid-calf boots and seeming inspiration taken from Faberge eggs. Waistlines were kept high and shoulders boxy, with arms billowing, and as the show progressed, sequins and ornate detailing came in abundance.
The final model to walk down the runway was Karl Lagerfeld’s male model of the moment Baptiste Giabiconi, who donned a lion’s head mask while wearing the style of suit favored by the German-born designer - a black trouser and blazer combination worn with a high-necked white shirt.
Others to put on shows yesterday include Givenchy, who provided a decadent and glamorous collection and Giorgio Armani Prive, who worked a serious and sexy business-like chic.
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Orlando Bloom Fronts Hugo Boss
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, Models, News,
Looks like Miranda Kerr isn’t the only supermodel in her relationship: Orlando Bloom is the newest celebrity face for Hugo Boss.
The actor will front the campaign for the company’s latest men’s fragrance Orange and Orlando is excited about his new role: “Boss Orange is a brand I immediately identified with because it has a laid-back, spontaneous quality I relate to.”
Sienna Miller is the face of the women’s version of the scent, which was launched last year and has become a huge success.
This is not Orlando’s first foray into modeling. In 2007, he appeared on late-night Japanese TV to promote the Uno brand of cosmetics maker Shiseido, with a two-minute Sci-Fi themed commercial to start the product’s marketing campaign.
John Galliano to Launch Hat, Scarf Collection
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows, Hairstyles, News,
It’s about time! Fashion designer John Galliano is to launch a hat and scarf range, due to be unveiled in October.
For years, Galliano has worked with British milliner Stephen Jones for both his Christian Dior and eponymous labels; the upcoming line, no doubt, will pull inspiration from the much-heralded runway looks.
No word yet as to whether or not the line will include men’s hats, but I’d fancy seeing guys sport the tulle veils around town! Galliano himself showed up to his Christian Dior couture show sporting a look from his menswear range on Monday.
Hats have been trending lately, especially since
pop star Lady Gaga has been known to showcase Philip Treacy creations on the red carpet quite frequently (rumors even circulated at one point that she was to internship for the label).
Which Galliano head piece would you look most forward to seeing? The cellophane tulip creations, mod newspaper boy hats, or his trademark Mad Hatter tops?
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Quote of the Day: Magdalena Frackowiak on Closing Dior Couture
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows, Models, News,
“At some point, I told myself: the dress doesn’t own you, you own the dress! So act like it and attack.”
- Elite’s Magdalena Frackowiak on closing the Christian Dior couture show with the most extravagant gown.
(Make sure to check out other notable quotes.)
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Mario Testino Honors Kate Moss
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Models, News,
A host of A-list stars attended an exclusive party in Kate Moss’ honor last night.
Legendary photographer Mario Testino launched his exhibition Kate Who? - which features a series of life-size portraits of the supermodel - with a private viewing at London’s Phillips de Pury & Co gallery and as well as Kate, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Donatella Versace also turned up.
Kate, 36, looked stunning in a black asymmetrical dress and Christian Louboutin heels and Mario had previously paid tribute to her: “Kate represents the ultimate kind of woman - an icon of our times.”
The pair have been friends for many years, and Mario recently revealed how he first met Kate when she was just 14 and crying backstage after a catwalk show. Only a few copies of each photo from the Kate Who? exhibition will be available to buy, but the gallery has refused to comment on how much they are expected to make.
Later on in the evening, Kate and her friends headed to exclusive venue Mark’s Club to carry on the party.
R&B singer Rihanna is failing miserably in her attempt to make the Michelin man look chic.
The “Rude Boy” songstress brought her Last Girl on Earth tour to Vancouver, where she showed off her latest zany costume. It’s one thing to love avant-garde, couture fashion and a completely other thing to try to pull off a watered-down version of it. Sorry, Rihanna, but not everyone can be Lady Gaga.
(Check out more fashion wrongdoers here.)
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Lily Allen Selling Her Clothes in Vintage Shop
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, News, Sales,
She may have been fired from Chanel, but Lily Allen isn’t letting that stop her from having a hand in the fashion business.
Allen, who’s on the cover of August’s Elle UK, revealed to the magazine that she plans on stocking her upcoming vintage store with her own clothes.
“[Throwing away clothes is] not ethical to do that, so I’m quite happy to turn it into a business and see other people having enjoyment out of it.”
Called Lucy in Disguise, the London-based vintage shop will make its debut at the Vintage at Goodwood before officially opening at its city location in September. I’m intrigued to fly across the pond, so long as the store isn’t filled with dresses like this.
And what about her designer duds? “When I’m buying expensive things I tend to think, ‘yep, that’s something timeless that I can give to my daughter.’” No harm in asking!
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Elle Macpherson on Lingerie: It’s a Real Fetish For Me
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, Models, News, Sales,
Elle Macpherson admits that she really loves underwear.
The supermodel, whose lingerie line Elle Macpherson Intimates is the biggest-selling range in the UK and her native Australia, says she has is obsessed with matching lingerie sets as she believes they are essential to looking good.
“It’s a real fetish for me, always has been. You name it, I have it. I have more than 50 sets of lingerie. Good lingerie really changes the shape of your body under clothes so your hips, waist and breasts look the best they can. It’s the underpinning of everything. And it’s just beautiful to put on a matching set of lingerie. You feel beautiful and sexy.”
The 47-year-old beauty also says she doesn’t worry about getting old because it’s something she can’t do anything about: “I can’t stop time. I just feel really appreciative that I’m so strong and healthy. I ran this morning for six miles, I do yoga and waterski and I’m nearly 50. My body’s fared me well.”
L’Wren Scott Proud of Statuesque Height
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, Models,
L’Wren Scott is grateful for her height.
The model-turned-fashion designer, who is dating Rolling Stones legend Sir Mick Jagger, says being 6ft 3in tall has taught her to be comfortable with her looks and not worry about what anyone is saying about her.
“I think that I have always had composure. I don’t think that you can be 6ft 3in and care if people talk about you. So I think, just from sheer stature, I developed a kind of shield early on.”
As well as modeling and fashion designing, L’Wren used to be a stylist to the stars and says it was a privilege to play a big part in someone’s fashion choices: “I always felt honored to be asked, that somebody trusted you to help them with their personal style.”
However, she knew that while she was doing it, she never gave up on her dream to become a designer, something she has now achieved: “It wasn’t really the fashion focus I wanted. So I kept shifting my focus closer and closer to my objective of being a designer.”
Daphne Guinness Shimmers in New Nars Campaign
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Editorials, Health & Beauty, Models, News,
Daphne Guinness is the new face of Nars cosmetics.
The style icon - who recently modeled in Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief show to raise money for those affected by the Haiti earthquake disaster - has been selected by her friend Francois Nars to front the new campaign for the company, as he thought she was the perfect ambassador.
“She fits the image of the brand so well. She’s very creative and elegant and is a chameleon. And she really loves make-up - the whole process of it. Any makeup artist dreams of having someone like that as a muse.”
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