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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Design Handbags
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have created a luxury handbag collection under their fashion label The Row.
The 25-year-old twins will launch a nine-bag line including a day tote, backpack, doctor bag and shoulder bag made from python and alligator in Barneys department store, New York in August. The siblings don't rely on a specific era for inspiration with Ashley revealing she is influenced by different times while Mary-Kate struggles with ever repeating trends.
"There are important style contributions from almost every era. Drawing on the right references at the right time is the key," Ashley said.
Mary-Kate added, "My problem is not with the trends themselves but the fact that trends are constantly repeating themselves."
Averyl Oates, buying director for Harvey Nichols, who stock The Row, recently claimed the success of the label is due to its "timeless generational appeal."
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Sarah Jessica Parker Splits From Halston
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News, Rumors,
Apparently Kim Cattrall isn't the only one who doesn't play well with Sarah Jessica Parker: Carrie Bradshaw Parker and Halston have reportedly ended their working relationship.
The Sex and the City actress was the president of the iconic label until recently and although no formal announcement has been made by either party, the split was alluded to in a recent interview the star completed with Vogue: "When Sex and the City, to her own surprise, made her a fashion star, she launched her own design label and perfumes, as well assigning on to run the Halston Heritage label, a relationship that recently came to an end," the article read.
Last November it was revealed Sarah Jessica was not pleased the CEO of Halston Bonnie Takhar had been forced to step down. "Sarah has been a strong supporter of Bonnie for a very long time, and has been the sole voice supporting her against the board and shareholders. She has been fighting this for a very long time. She believed in Bonnie. She was emotional and upset because this finally came to a head," a source said.
Quote of the Day: Nicola Formichetti on Styling
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, Models,
“I was only used to dressing models and skinny kids. And I turned up and it was, like, three fat guys. I just left. That was the last time I tried to work with fat people. I think one of them was Ali G’s brother. It was so ghetto.”
- Thierry Mugler creative director and Lady Gaga stylist Nicola Formichetti on styling a disastrous photo shoot.
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Victoria Beckham’s Girly New Collection
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers,
Expecting mother Victoria Beckham says her new collection is her "girliest" yet. The singer-turned-fashion designer says her new Victoria by Victoria Beckham range - which will retail at around $550 to $900 - features the "perfect" summer dresses that she herself has always been looking for.
Victoria - who is due to give birth to her fourth child, a daughter, next month - said, "One of my team said, 'It would be funny if you found out you were having a girl.' Because this is the most girly collection I've ever created. These are the kind of dresses I've been searching for. The perfect little summer dress, something that was fun, something that was girly, something that was easy to wear, something that would take you from day through the night."
The collection - inspired by cartoon character Emily The Strange - features looser silhouettes, brighter shades and quirky prints and Victoria believes the dresses will appeal to women of all ages:
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Alice Temperley Sees No Sense of Style in Young People Today
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers,
Alice Temperley finds it "really sad" that young people no longer have a style of their own. The designer - who created Pippa Middleton's green evening gown for sister Catherine's evening wedding reception in April - says youngsters are trying too hard to look like celebrities instead of getting a look that's unique to them.
"British women of my age group are so good at being diverse and mixing up lots of different looks. Unfortunately, the younger generation model themselves on celebrities, which is awful, because all you see are highlights, tight jeans and high heels. It's all t*ts and lips. That's really sad," Alice, 35, said.
Alice also admits it's harder for new up-and-coming designers to get their break because there are so many celebrities with their own fashion line: "With celebrity being our new religion , it's increasingly difficult to set up on your own. Talented designers are more likely to work for celebrity brands or huge fashion house than ever before."
Former Dior creative director John Galliano will attend the opening day of his trial for alleged anti-Semetic remarks today.
The troubled fashion designer - who has been in rehab since he reportedly launched a verbal attack on a couple in a Paris cafe in February - is expected to blame his excessive drinking and use of prescription medications as the cause of his outburst. Today's hearing - which will be held in front of three judges but no jury as it is a minor offence - is expected to last between four and five hours, with witnesses from both sides giving evidence.
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Fashion designer Christopher Kane wants all his collections to be different.
Kane - who counts the likes of Alexa Chung, Leighton Meester and Freida Pinto among his celebrity fans - admits he gets "bored easily" so is always coming up with new ideas for his creations because he enjoys a challenge.
"Every season I design a very different collection to the last because I like to learn new techniques. I get bored easily so I feel I have to move on. The pressure of that is good because it keeps me on the straight and narrow."
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Azzedine Alaia Turns Down Dior Job
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, News, Rumors,
Azzedine Alaia turned down the chance to replace John Galliano at Christian Dior.
Galliano was sacked from the French fashion house earlier this year after he allegedly made anti-Semetic remarks in a Paris cafe and Alaia was offered the job of helming the label, but decided it wasn't for him. "Mr. Alaia wasn't interested. Flattered, but not about to pursue. The story of what happened with John was a sad story, he said when I asked him, and he didn't want to be part of the next chapter. And that's even before you got to the other stuff," journalist Vanessa Friedman reported in the Financial Times.
Alaia is not the first designer to be linked the creative director post at Dior. Riccardo Tisci - head of Givenchy - is also in the running and refused to confirm in recent interview what his future holds: "I don't know what will happen. Sincerely, I feel sorry for John. But for this moment I am leaving aside all the gossip of 'I am going here, I am going there,' because there is a lot of gossip circulating and there always will be. I will tell you, in this moment, I am very happy at Givenchy and it is a moment in which I am bringing the game to the next level. So I tell you, I feel at home. It's as if it were my son. I don't know how to explain it. It would be very difficult for me to leave."
Versace is to collaborate with H&M. The Italian fashion house - headed up by Donatella Versace - has teamed up with the Swedish high street brand to create a collection, which will include menswear, womenswear and homeware.
"I am thrilled to be collaborating with H&M and to have the opportunity of reaching its wide audience. The collection will be quintessential Versace, perfect for H&M and Versace fans everywhere," Donatella said.
Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&M - who has masterminded collaborations with Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garcons and Jimmy Choo in the past - added, "Versace is one of the most important brands of recent times and their collection for H&M will be glamorous and flamboyant - everything Versace stands for. Donatella Versace is sharing with us iconic designs from the archives. This is such a celebratory collaboration and is perfect for the party season."
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Naomi Campbell Turns to Designing
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, Models, Rumors,
Taking a break from the runway, Naomi Campbell has reportedly designed a line of jeans for Fiorucci.
The British supermodel is set to show her debut collection for the Italian denim wear label at Milan Men's Fashion Week - which is currently underway - although it has not been announced on event schedules.
While denim wear is thought to be an unusual choice for Naomi, 41, as she hardly ever wears jeans, she was spotted in denim at the recent Cannes Film Festival in May. However, on the rare occasions Naomi does decide to wear jeans, she usually relies on her close designer pal Victoria Beckham to get her out of a style rut.
"Victoria is amazing, a real sister. When I'm stuck in a rut, she's always at the other end of the phone to send a pair of jeans. They work wonders on the legs. I love her designs. I'm always in them. I've worked with Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and so many great designers. So I'm proud Victoria is up there too."
Fiorucci enjoyed huge success in the 70s and 80s and is now owned by Italian fashion giant Ittierre after financial and legal issues in the 90s.
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