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Lauren Conrad in Love With Chanel, Christian Louboutin
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Accessories, Footwear,
Lauren Conrad loves classic Chanel bags.
The reality star - who has designed her own collections for Kohl's - has a passion for high-end style, and reveals a quilted tote by the iconic French fashion house is her most treasured possession. "I love a classic Chanel bag. A green one is great because it looks young, but still maintains its timeless design."
As well as a wardrobe filled with accessories, Lauren also loves luxury shoes and thinks of Christian Louboutin as her choice of high-end designer for "go-to" pumps.
"Christian Louboutin is always my go-to for perfect pumps. I just made an addition to my closet with a lovely pair of brown suede shoes."
Despite her designer love, the 24-year-old fashion designer admits while she loves "feminine detailing," her own style is rather minimal: "I love the minimalist look. Wearing the same shade head-to-toe feels so chic to me. I really love any feminine detailing on a dress."
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Julianne Moore Replaces Linda Evangelista for Talbots
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Models, News,
Actress Julianne Moore has been named as the new face of Talbots. The 49-year-old replaces supermodel Linda Evangelista as the face of the women's clothing brand for their Spring 2011 campaign, starring in an advertising campaign and a catalogue.
"Julianne Moore. I've been dying to say those two words for two months. What I love about Julianne Moore is that she's a natural beauty-she's a true American beauty. She will make our brand feel modern, which is what the 40-ish woman is. She's effortless-an effortless beauty," Talbots chief creative officer Michael Smaldone said at his latest signing.
He also said he hopes Julianne will be less "severe" than Linda, adding, "A lot of women recognized Linda Evangelista as a woman they knew. The reaction was tremendously positive. We wanted it to be dramatic - we wanted it to turn a lot of heads, which it did. We were more severe on purpose . I think Julianne Moore will soften our look."
Julianne has previously modelled for designer Tom Ford and starred in a series of ads for fashion brand Bvlgari, where she posed naked with a handbag and lion cubs, which were banned in Venice, Italy, for being too racy. Linda's Fall/Winter 2010 campaign was used to re-launch the brand. Julianne will shoot the photos for the brand this week with photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
Hedi Slimane Shoots Georgia May Jagger for Harper’s Bazaar
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Models, News,
It looks like Harper's Bazaar is on a role with their editorials! First was Christina Hendricks, and now Georgia May Jagger graces the fashion magazine's pages this month looking gorgeous and ever-so graceful. Fashion designer and photographer Hedi Slimane shot the rockstar spawn (catch a video and the rest of the photos after the jump) in Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, Gucci, Lanvin, and Chanel Haute Couture.
When asked about what her model mother Jerry Hall thinks of her topless shoots, she seems to not care, considering she's been there and done that decades ago: "My mum did a lot of very provocative work with Helmut Newton. She understands."
Whether it's the result of her mother's genes or her own inherent talent, Georgia May looks flawless in the photos.
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Frugal Shopper Selena Gomez
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
Selena Gomez refuses to splash out on expensive clothes. The Disney starlet is very sensible when it comes to her money and doesn't see the point of paying out for designer items when she can get something similar for much less.
"When it comes to shopping I love a bargain. I don't usually spend over the $20 mark. I feel so much better buying a top for $20 that isn't so different from the one that costs $200. It's really rare that I buy something expensive, and if I do, I think about it over and over before splashing out."
When she goes to glamorous events, the <i>Wizards of Waverley Place</i> actress borrows designer outfits because she knows she won't wear them again: "When you see me on the red carpet, I'm usually in outfits that I've picked out and borrowed, and that I probably won't wear a second time, so I give them back. Normally the outfits are too expensive for me to own anyway."
One dress she won't be giving back is the gown she wore in her music video "A Year Without Rain," as she is auctioning it off for charity. "It's a beautiful dress. It was obviously a very important part of the video - we wanted it to be very beautiful and very flowy and I got so many great comments on it so I thought it would be awesome to give it to charity." The profits from the Catherine Dean dress will go towards UNICEF's mission to help underprivileged kids worldwide.
Zoe Saldana Wants to Design With Prabal Gurung
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
Zoe Saldana wants to work with Prabal Gurung on a clothing line. The <i>Avatar</i> actress is a huge fan of the designer and his creations and is keen to team up with him to work on a range of apparel.
"Prabal Gurung has been a very good friend for many years. I am in awe of the way he has carried himself and his designs recently. It would be amazing to collaborate with him."
Zoe, who once launched a clothing line with her sisters, says her designs would be inspired by her personality and style: "Our personal interpretation of art is what defines us and distinguishes us from each other. I think we should always stay true to that."
Zoe recently revealed how she thought fashion is an "art form" and loves taking time to put an outfit together as she knows it's important to get the right look. "Five years ago my sisters and I created our own brand, called Arasmaci, but we actually produced no more than a few T-shirts and some accessories because I became overwhelmed by <i>Avatar</i>. "For many people, including a lot of actresses, fashion is all about brand names, logos, status symbols, but for me, it's an art form."
Heidi Klum for Ann Taylor
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, Models, News,
Heidi Klum will be the face of Ann Taylor's Christmas advertising. The German supermodel will show the brand's party dresses, gifts and day-to-evening separates in the advertising for the festive season, which was shot by British photographer Rankin and admits the collection is a "fun" one.
"I love dressing up! If you're going to a party, why not make the most of it? This new collection is all about luxurious fabric, really great styles and fun accessories. More is more, so have some fun with it."
The European beauty - who raises four children with her husband, British singer Seal - has previously shot a campaign for Ann Taylor's festive range, and replaces Naomi Watts as the face of the brand.
Naked Christian Louboutin Shoe Test
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty,
Christian Louboutin measures how good his shoes are by what they look like on a naked woman. The footwear designer says any good shoe should be able to make a female body look sexy without the help of any clothes.
“The ultimate must still look good when a woman is naked. The design that encapsulates my career is the Pigalle, a low-cut, high-heeled pump. It’s so subtle in that it adds something sexy to the body, but you don’t immediately realize that it’s the shoe that is making the difference.”
Christian says his obsession with shoes came after seeing showgirls wear them: “My interest in shoes came from showgirls. Apart from feathers, there is nothing else to the outfit than their shoes. I thought about being a shoe designer when I was about 12-years-old, but it wasn’t until I was in my mid-teens that I realized it could be my real job.”
Christian - whose high-heeled designs have become a favorite among a host of celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker, Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss - recently claimed a good pair of shoes help transform a woman’s attitude. “When women put on a pair of beautiful shoes they instantly hold themselves differently. Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally. I remember watching a Spanish woman in my shop try on some heels. She instantly stood up taller, her chest went out and her shoulders went back. She told her friend that they were better than a face lift.”
Why go pantsless when you can just wear a revealing skirt instead?
Well, that’s what many Japanese women are opting for, anyway. A recent trend in the country, women are actually going out in public (as evidenced by the photos) wearing these skirts! Thankfully for innocent bystanders’ sake, the revealing bottoms are actually painted on (then again, they look real enough, so it may still be disturbing).
Are they too tacky or just too fashion forward? Would you jump on this cheeky trend’s bandwagon?
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Matthew Williamson to Launch Diffusion Line
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
Matthew Williamson is launching a diffusion line.
The British designer - whose styles are often seen on the likes of Sienna Miller and Cat Deeley - is creating a range with Italian company the Mariella Burani Fashion Group, in a move which he believes couldn’t be timed better.
“It will be womenswear but all will be revealed in due course - watch this space. It just felt right - we’ve been here for 13 years and it’s time to take the label further. We’re ready for it now.”
“That’s a good question, it’s still being worked on at the moment. I’m just a workaholic - I just needed even more to do,” he said when asked what the collection would encompass.
The label’s chief executive Joseph Velosa believes the new clothing range will be seen in a similar way to Marc by Marc Jacobs and See by Chloe: “It will carry all the essence of the Williamson woman but it’ll be for her younger sister and at a lower price point. We’ve been around for a long time and this is the next step.”
The collection is due for release in February 2011.
PHOTOS: Vogue Italia Gets Robotic in the Office
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Editorials, Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, Models,
Fashion photographer Miles Aldridge shoots Charlotte di Calypso for Italian Vogue‘s Beauty supplement looking gorgeous… but creepy.
Styled by Cathy Kasterine, Charlotte wears Chloé, Ralph Lauren and Stella McCartney with some interesting (yet sleek!) hair styles. In the above photo, I can’t help but notice the the resemblance to Tavi.
If you’re into the clothes (or the mannequin-esque looks!), check out the rest of the photos after the jump.
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