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Sarah Burton is "glad" she agreed to take over as Alexander McQueen's creative director.
The designer - who was given the coveted role following the tragic suicide of the label's founder Alexander McQueen in February 2010 - says she was initially unsure about doing the job, but looking back, she is pleased she did.
"He was such a genius; inspiring and funny and an incredible man. I could never pretend to be him but when I look back now, I'm glad that I took the job - because it kept the studio alive in his spirit, and it kept the team together. Because what did he work so hard for all those years if it was all just going to disappear?"
Sarah - who created Duchess Catherine's wedding dress when she married Prince William in April - recently said she regards the Alexander McQueen team to be "like a family" feels "privileged" to be part of the brand: "Every day, I love what I do and I think it's a gift and privilege to love your job. The McQueen team is like family. We are so passionate about what we do and it's so important that we have established a couture-standard atelier in Britain."
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Fashion Police: Fergie is Too Cool For Zippers
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
Something tells me that Fergie ought to be looking for another stylist. Or maybe she just ought to purchase borrow designer dresses that fit her properly.
The Black Eyed Peas singer was spotted at a Los Angeles In Style event wearing this Jean-Charles de Castelbajac number. While a dress that features Felix the Cat in a rather religious-looking light is already questionable (de Castelbajac is known for slapping pop culture all over his eccentric pieces), the larger concern is the back of the dress, which clearly cannot be zipped up all the way. While we all get a bit sad when our favorite dresses don't quite fit anymore, it beats the embarrassment of wearing something that is obviously two sizes too small for you. Just let it go, Fergie -- I'm sure there were better looks in your closet than this!
Is she making a statement about how we should never leave a favorite dress behind, or has she completely lost her sense of style?
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Tom Ford Likes Provocative Designs
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, News,
Tom Ford likes his designs to be "provocative."
The former Gucci creative director says he likes to shock with his creations but insists he only does it if it's justified: "I've always enjoyed getting a reaction. I'm still provocative - but I don't provoke just to provoke. I usually do something to challenge people to think about it."
Tom - who recently released his own range of perfumes and cosmetics - also says it's important to be flexible when creating clothes. "You just start with one direction, then, in a fitting, you think, 'This isn't working,' and you tear a sleeve off - and that's what makes it modern and original."
While a lot of models wear his clothes, Tom says many women could don his creations: "Most pieces could flatter someone with curves. Some full-figured women feel they need their bodies. I say accentuate your bust and hips; curves are beautiful. Have a full-length mirror, so you can ask yourself, Do you like the way I look?' If you're petite, ask, 'Is this cutting me in half?' Also invest in Spanx! With a great undergarment, clothes will drape well."
Stella McCartney to Launch Second Perfume
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Stella McCartney used her father's nickname for her mother as inspiration for her latest fragrance. The designer chose to call the perfume L.I.L.Y because her Beatles dad Sir Paul McCartney constantly told her late mother Linda he loved her.
""It comes from my dad's nickname for my mum: 'Linda I love you.' The name is also from the lily of the valley ingredient - I love it as a flower, and so did my mum - it's delicate, feminine, innocent. It was part of my bridal bouquet. But I also wanted to explore its darker, more masculine side. It's a woodland flower and I wanted to capture the roots and the earthy side of it."
Stella chose to add the scent of truffles to her fragrance and perfumer Jacques Cavallier of Firmenich, who worked with her admitted it was an "unusual" choice. "The truffle was unusual, but I said OK to Stella. We used natural extract of truffle, and I actually told the suppliers we were working with that the extract was for a restaurant! I didn't want to let people know what we were doing," he said.
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Julien Macdonald to Launch Bespoke Service
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Julien Macdonald will launch a bespoke service in 2012.
The designer has experienced such an increase in demand for his made-to-measure service that he has decided to set up his own atelier which will be devoted to helping clients create "special outfits" from UK sourced fabrics.
"Working closely with a client to create a special outfit is so much fun. I love the idea of being able to do more of that. I'm really excited about setting up the atelier. I've always tried to source UK fabrics and use UK manufacturers for my ready to wear collections, so having a dedicated in-house atelier to produce 'Made in Britain' pieces for my clients is a dream come true for me."
Julien's new venture will be supported by an in-house workshop wholly devoted to the bespoke British service. Julien has previously revealed he hoped to tone down his designs as he believes some of his past creations have been too daring: "I know now that you can be glamorous and sexy without having to show it all. I'm constantly learning and finding out about new techniques. It's like asking a great reader 'Have you read all the books in the world?'"
Jeffry Aronsson is believed to have left Emanuel Ungaro. The fashion house's chief executive officer (CEO) - who joined the company in June to "heal the bruises" of the label - has reportedly stopped commuting to Paris and is believed to have permanently returned to his investment and consulting firm Aronsson Group.
"Mr. Aronsson is still the acting CEO of Ungaro," Ungaro told WWD.
If the executive's departure is true, it is the latest in a string of high-profile exits from the fashion house. Giles Deacon became the sixth designer to leave in as many years when he quit in September after just two seasons. Before his exit, the company has seen Giambattista Valli, Vincent Darre, Peter Dundas, Esteban Cortazar and Estrella Archs work short stints for them since their founder retired in 2004.
Following his departure earlier this year, Giles said he was "proud" of what he had achieved at the French fashion house, but was keen to work ore with his Giles brand. He said, "I am very proud of the work that I - and my team - did at Ungaro, and it was a pleasure to work in Monsieur Ungaro's studio and with members of his actual atelier. I am going to concentrate on the global development of the Giles brand with some exciting one-off projects in the pipeline for next year - and I'm really excited about presenting the Giles Spring/Summer 2012 collection on Monday evening."
Madonna Praises Duchess Catherine’s Style
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Madonna is a big fan of Duchess Catherine's style. The "Material Girl" singer praised Britain's Duchess of Cambridge for the way she manages to always look elegant, but never stiff or overly formal with her fashion choices.
"She is a lovely girl with a great sense of style. Her wedding dress by Alexander McQueen was very beautiful. I like her choices. She's elegant and still knows how to have some fun. I'm a fan of her style."
Catherine and Madonna's fashion sense is so close, they have even been spotted in the same dress - with the former wearing a salmon-pink satin dress by Stella McCartney to a Sunday dinner in Berkshire, southern England, which Madonna had previously donned three years ago at the Cannes film festival.
Speaking this weekend at the premiere of her new film W.E. - Madonna's directorial debut, about the scandal of King Edward VIII, who abdicated from the English throne to marry US divorcee Wallis Simpson - the singer also said she appreciates how the English royal family have relaxed in their attitude since the time when her film was set: "The freedom that Catherine has and the freedom the royal family has now is nice and is refreshing. It's too bad that Edward VIII didn't have that same kind of freedom back in 1937 to make his own decisions and to be the prince of the people, which Prince William is allowed to be. I like how modern they are now."
Victoria Beckham Overwhelmed With BFA Win
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Victoria Beckham was "overwhelmed" to win Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.
The former Spice Girls star was thrilled to win the prestigious accolade with her eponymous label and was so shocked by the prize, she "lost the ability" to articulate herself:
"I have to say I was not expecting to win and I was quite overwhelmed. I've never felt my heart beating so fast. I lost the ability to think or speak - my vocabulary just went out the window. It means so much to me. I had the most phenomenal team of people and I was up there on behalf of all of us and I really didn't want to forget anyone. My mind was completely blank."
While Victoria has won critical acclaim for her collection, she insists she has never worried about "proving" herself to other people, though she is very proud of her accomplishments: "People say to me, 'Oh you've proved yourself to everybody...' But that was never why I did this. I had a lot to prove to myself. I'm proud of myself. I'm proud of my team."
Jessica and Ashlee Simpson Launch Clothing Line
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Jessica and Ashlee Simpson launched their girls' clothing line this week.
The sisters - along with Jessica's fiance Eric Johnson and Ashlee's three-year-old son Bronx - mingled with the young guests at Dylan's Candy Bar as the T-shirts, shoes and jeans went on sale for the first time. Proceeds from the sale of a specially-designed T-shirt will go to Baby Buggy, a charity founded by Jessica Seinfeld, while there are plans for an online design contest for a t-shirt to be included in the forthcoming back-to-school collection.
"It's a combination of both of our styles. Ashlee is very rock 'n' roll, and I'm very American," pregnant Jessica said, describing the new range, which is released through the Jessica Simpson label.
Jessica also revealed she has signed a deal for a maternity line and will also design girls' footwear. She also admitted she may branch out further if she discovers she is expecting a son: "Boys' clothing is a possibility." As well as awaiting the birth of her baby, Jessica is currently working on her spring 2013 women's collection, which she joked is so far out "my baby will be one."
Jonathan Saunders doesn't want his creations to be "sexy-sexy." The British fashion designer always tries to "evolve" with each new collection, but has certain key factors he always considers in his womenswear.
"There are elements that I hope are always there in my work: the use of color and pattern; an easiness to the shapes; an innovativeness; a femininity without being sexy-sexy - but the brand is evolving, definitely. I'm an ambitious person and I'd love to create a global brand. I think to become an international brand you have to have a trans-seasonal feel - you can't just approach it according to season."
Jonathan also admitted he has grown less concerned with what critics think of his work, as he has realized he should put most of his consideration on what his customers want to buy: "I'm my own worst critic, but now I try to look at how the season performed; what sold, rather than focus on press coverage. When I was younger, I'd design one collection and then look at the reaction, but as you get older you become more humble; you listen to your customer and get to know her and what she wants. You learn it's not all about how you're perceived."
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