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Serena Williams Has Arm Envy
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, Women,
Serena Williams is “sensitive” about her “thick arms.” The muscular tennis star, who has her own clothing and skin care range, struggles to find flattering outfits and wishes she looked like slim US First Lady Michelle Obama.
Serena explained: “I think my thighs are too big. But also my arms. I think they’re too muscular. They’re too thick. I’m sensitive about my arms. I know that toned arms are in now. Look at Michelle Obama. She has great arms, and I think it’s wonderful that she shows them off like that! I love her for that. I’m like, ‘Keep wearing strapless dresses!’ But I don’t like mine.”
Serena has written a memoir, called On the Line, about her tennis career, becoming a fashion designer, and the 2003 murder of her eldest sister, Yetunde.
The 27-year-old athlete, who gained 20lbs after the death of Yetunde, wants young women to accept their body shape and not feel under pressure to lose weight.
“I wanted to explain how I see things. I wanted to talk about my body and my sisters, my career, what I’ve learned, what I’m still learning. I want women to know that it’s OK. You can be whatever size you are, and you can be beautiful both inside and out. We’re always told what’s beautiful and what’s not, and that’s not right.For some reason, everyone is obsessed with weight. Are you bigger? Are you smaller? And everyone cares about that! It’s insane. Some days, I’ll be bigger. Other days, I’ll be smaller. It’s not a big deal.”
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Matthew Williamson’s Mother Muse
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Women,
Matthew Williamson is a mama’s boy! The recent H&M collaborator cites his mother as his first muse.
The British designer, who has worked with stars including supermodel Kate Moss, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, says his mother’s flawless look motivated him to enter fashion.
He explained to VogueTV: “I think my first fashion moment was watching my mom prepare for work. She used to prepare meticulously the night before and I would sit at the edge of the bed and question her. She was a little bit like my first muse.”
Matthew has since been inspired by Jade Jagger and actress Sienna Miller. He has been vocal about his love of Sienna’s style, saying he admires the way she has adapted her look during the ongoing global financial crisis:
“The credit crunch means people spend on things they love rather than trends. Sienna Miller looks great because she’s not afraid to mix designer pieces with cheaper things. Iconic pieces are good buys at the moment. A brightly colored belt is my all-time tip—a cinched waist looks great on everybody. A pink patent-leather studded belt transforms a T-shirt dress from being casual and beach-y to a glamorous silhouette.”
Project Runway’s Chris March Seeks Payment from Beyonce Designer
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
During Lifetime’s Project Runway: All-Star Challenge, we learned about Chris March’s life away from the show. Since his stint on Season 4, the contestant has worked with a number of A-list musicians, companies and designers. Unfortunately, he hasn’t always been rewarded for his effort.
Despite being hired by Thierry Mugler to create costumes for Beyoncé‘s concert tour, the designer is still waiting for the checks to arrive. In a lawsuit filed July 23, March contends that nearly $45,000 worth of services have gone unpaid.
“Chris March’s lawsuit is not against Beyonce, but rather against Thierry Mugler and Tancrede Prinz, who owe Chris money for having designed and fitted Beyonce’s costumes,” March’s lawyer, Leslie H. Ben-Zvi, clarified. “Beyonce paid them, but they in turn have not paid Chris. Chris continues to be a fan and great admirer of Beyonce, who looks beautiful in everything she wears, especially Chris’ costumes.”
March placed fourth in both Season 4 and in the All-Star special.
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Quote of the Day: Ashley Olsen on What Her Customers Don’t Know
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Sales, Men, Women,
“The customer who buys the clothes almost never knows [Mary-Kate and I are] involved.”
- Ashley Olsen on The Row customers (right, because those who can afford to buy $3,000 t-shirts are completely out of touch with fashion industry knowledge).
(Make sure to check out other notable quotes.)
Read More | NY Times
Topshop Unveils New Kate Moss Collection
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, Models, Sales, Women, Dresses, Tops,
Launching in stores and online tomorrow, Kate Moss is back with her latest Fall/Winter ‘09 collection for Topshop, and it looks electrifying!
From the slinky sweater dress and the ‘80’s-inspired faux fur jacket to the studded mini dress and the jaquered bandeau dress, I am loving it all!
Check out the rest of the campaign ads after the jump.
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Wintour, Olsen, and Diddy Want You at Fashion’s Night Out
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Models, Sales, Men, Women,
Anna Wintour, Ashley Olsen, Isaac Mizrahi, Zac Posen, Chanel Iman, Alexander Wang, Sarah Jessica Parker, Coco Rocha, P. Diddy, and many more top people in the fashion industry are actually asking for your help.
The city of New York has organized Fashion’s Night Out in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of, well, shopping. Check out the video and participate in the festivities on September 10th if you’re in town!
Read More | Fashion Week Daily
Julia Stiles Parodies Ecofriendly Clothing Lines
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Videos, Men,
In light of the green movement and age of celebrities-turned-fashion-designers, The Bourne Ultimatum actress Julia Stiles pokes fun of these matters by showcasing her faux ecofriendly line, complete with a newspaper suit and shants.
Although I admittedly find this video amusing, I find it unfair that Stiles mocks the good intentions of those designers who want to fulfill their vision without bringing harmful effects to the earth.
Read More | The Cut
Designers Sketch Bella’s Wedding Dress
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, Women,
These days, no one can escape the world’s fixation with Bella Swan—even the fashion world has its eyes turned towards the Twilight franchise!
Fashion designers Max Azria (his design pictured above), Erin Fetherston, Prabal Gurung, Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka, Zac Posen, Lela Rose, and Christian Siriano offer their visions of Bella’s early 20th century wedding gown. Check out the rest of their sketches after the jump.
Which one can you see Bella in when she walks down the aisle in Breaking Dawn?
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Read More | In Style
Ashley Olsen May Leave Fashion Career
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Women,
From Full House to fashion house, Ashley Olsen has made quite the transition into her in vogue profession.
Despite her success with The Row, Ashley points out that she might not have necessarily found her true calling just yet.
“(In the fashion world) everyone is just really looking out for themselves. I don’t know if I’ll be designing this collection forever. A couple of years from now, I’m sure I’ll want to do something else, and I’m not going to shy away from that.”
As if no one’s looking out for themselves in other professions…
“What if I just want to be an artist, or if I want to go back to acting? Which is not in the cards, but what if I wanted to do that?”
Oh, Ashley—do you realize that you don’t even have to work with that fortune you’re sitting on?
Read More | Hollyscoop
Lookbook: Christopher Kane for Topshop
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, Sales, Women, Bottoms, Dresses, Footwear, Tops,
Christopher Kane’s Topshop line is finally here, and the folks at British retail chain offer us a peek with the collection’s lookbook.
Although the line isn’t due in stores until next month, much buzz has been circulating around the Versace designer’s 39 pieces. By the looks of the photos (seen after the jump), it is obvious as to why the hype has originated.
The collection, ranging from $60 for a scarf to $310 for a dress, unfortunately isn’t the cheapest. With dresses like these, however, I think that I can make quite the exception!
The line is expected to come complete with shoes and bags.
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Read More | The Cut
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