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Manolo Blahnik insists he has "never followed trends."
The 68-year-old designer's women's footwear has been hugely popular for over four decades yet he has no idea what his appeal is: "I've never really thought about my success, but I guess it's true. I have been going for a while. Suddenly, people seem to really like my shoes again. But you know, those furniture shoes were fashionable for three or four years. I did platforms in the 1970s, so that wasn't new to me. I've never followed trends or gotten into the frenzy of doing the 'right' shoes."
The designer also admitted he can be difficult to work with because he is never completely satisfied with all his creations: "I'm never satisfied. I always find something wrong, and I'm really difficult to work with in that respect. Just today, I was looking at a shoe [here in London], and there was a fault, so I called the factory and told them to do it again."
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More than $400,000 worth of Louis Vuitton merchandise was stolen from Paris' Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport on Friday.
While the investigation into the heist is ongoing, it is believed a gang of masked thieves held the store's five members of staff hostage while they filled two waiting lorries with luxury goods manufactured by the French fashion house. No further details are yet known, but Parisian police are looking into the theft.
Earlier this month, Marc Jacobs claimed its entire Spring/Summer 2012 collection - made up of 46 looks - was stolen from a train in Paris during a routine transfer. An email to staff cancelling the fashion brand's press day in London read, "Dear all. The Marc Jacobs PR team is sorry to inform you that our press day tomorrow in the Marc Jacobs store is cancelled, due to the theft of the Spring/Summer 2012 collections during its transfer from Paris."
It is thought the collection was stolen in an attempt to counterfeit the samples rather than sell them on the black market.
Harper Beckham’s Luxurious Tights
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News, Infants, Infant Girls,
Harper Beckham has been spotted in $50 tights. The four-month-old daughter of David and Victoria Beckham was seen at Los Angeles LAX airport with her mother yesterday, and the designer Chloe logo was clearly visible on her legwear, which was teamed with a purple striped dress and hair bow.
Victoria and Harper were flying out to London for tonight's British Fashion Awards. The former Spice Girls star is nominated for Designer Brand of the Year at the ceremony, which takes place at the Savoy Hotel in London.
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Tamara Mellon has quit Jimmy Choo. The entrepreneur - who founded the footwear and accessories brand in 1996 along with former cobbler Jimmy Choo - has stepped down as Chief Creative Officer of the company following its takeover and integration with private Italian luxury goods group Labelux.
The 44-year-old - who ceased to have any financial interest in the group after its $800 million acquisition in May - is set to be followed out of the company by current Chief Executive Joshua Schulman, who will complete a transition phase into 2012.
"Jimmy Choo is an outstanding brand with enormous growth potential and the ability to deliver material growth synergies across our group. With a successful transition behind them, we respect their wish to move on to other challenges," said Labelux's chief executive Reinhard Mieck.
Since Tamara and Jimmy set up the business, it has grown from being a small company to a global brand, which sells handbags, scarves and fragrances, among other luxury items. Earlier this year, Tamara - who was awarded an OBE in 2010 for her services to Britain's fashion industry - explained she is "extremely proud" of the company's heritage and put the success of the group down to its constant flow of "innovation and energy":
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While he initially looked like a shoe-in for John Galilano's former job at Christian Dior, word around the fashion circles is that Bernard Arnault isn't too keen on shaking things up over at LVMH.
Other top candidates include Phoebe Philo and Riccardo Tisci; however, both seem keen to stay at Celine and Givenchy, respectively. Alexander Wang, Raf Simons, and Jason Wu are some rumored names being thrown into the ring, but no official word has been released on anyone just yet.
With Jacobs out of the running, the current popular opinion suggests that a post-rehab Galliano is the only one fit to hold the position. After all, both Manolo Blahnik and Franca Sozzani have expressed their desire to see him return, and Jean-Paul Gaultier has also stood behind the controversial former Dior creative director.
Galliano is currently still in rehab.
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Dakota Fanning’s Marc Jacobs Ad Banned
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, News,
A Marc Jacobs advert has been banned for appearing to "sexualize a child."
The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has slammed the "sexually provocative" magazine commercial, which features 17-year-old actress Dakota Fanning sitting on the floor wearing a pale-colored thigh-length dress with an Oh Lola perfume bottle between her thighs."We noted that the model was holding up the perfume bottle which rested in her lap between her legs and we considered that its position was sexually provocative. We understood the model was 17 years old but we considered she looked under the age of 16. We considered that the length of her dress, her leg and position of the perfume bottle drew attention to her sexuality. Because of that, along with her appearance, we considered the ad could be seen to sexualize a child," said the ASA in a statement.
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Jean-Paul Gaultier to Launch Eyewear Collection
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Jean-Paul Gaultier will launch an eyewear collection with close friend Alain Mikli.
The French designer has revealed the range - which will be released in February - will go on display at the Dallas Museum in the 'Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk' exhibit from today until February 12.
The 12 pairs of eyeglasses and eight sunglasses will retail for between $285 and $400. In August, Jean-Paul - famed for developing Madonna's Conical bra for her 1990 Blonde Ambition Tour - revealed plans to develop a "provocative" lingerie collection with Italian brand La Perla. He said the collaboration "was bound to happen," adding, "Lingerie is part of my DNA: I have always used it in my collections. With La Perla, I have found a perfect partner."
The designer added the collection will continue to enforce his strong view of female empowerment: "I would like to give women freedom to be who they are. I personally think women are the stronger sex; that they are more intelligent and much stronger than us men, and I always wanted to show a strong woman who seduces because she wants to."
Christopher Kane has praised Donatella Versace as a great mentor. The Scottish designer has collaborated with the acclaimed fashionista for the Versus collection and explained he would love to "download her brain" because she has such a wealth of fashion knowledge.
"I learned a lot working for Donatella and for such a huge fashion house. She is really easy to work with. I come in with the ideas, my sketchbook, research and we go through it, one piece at a time, and she always gets it. She is open-minded, and there's nothing she hasn't seen. It would be great to download her brain, to plug Donatella in and get all her information."
After designing a clutch bag to accompany his fall collection, Christopher revealed he now plans to create an entire handbag line. "We did a great little liquid clutch reminiscent of pencil cases I had as a kid. This made us think that we should build on that platform, and create that bag that is a great classic and can go from season to season."
Roland Mouret to Close Menswear Label
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Roland Mouret is closing his eponymous menswear label. The designer has decided to axe his range of men's clothes as he wants to concentrate on the launch of three new womenswear categories in 2012 - footwear, bridalwear and a cocktail collection.
"The company has made a decision to realign its focus on continuing the growth of its successful womenswear business, and, as a result, the MR menswear line has been put on hold, effective immediately," a statement read.
Roland launched his menswear line in Paris in January 2010 and is currently stocked at Mr Porter, Browns, Harrods and Selfridges.
Roland, whose celebrity fans include Victoria Beckham, Cameron Diaz and Duchess Catherine, recently said men can't be forced to learn about fashion: "Men are more shy and proud. Women are more curious and frivolous. Even the more controlled and classic women will try something new for the sake of girliness. They may say, 'I hate it,' but they try it. You have to allow men to learn about fashion. You can't force them because they are so proud; they may take offense and block themselves."
Designer Says Celebrities Should Buy Their Own Stuff, Gifts Moss Anyway
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
Normally, fashion designers -- both large houses and small boutiques -- are practically throwing clothes and accessories at celebrities. For jewelry designer Lara Bohinc, however, this is not the case.
When one particular supermodel asked for one of her pieces, Bohinc -- whose customers include Samantha Cameron and Michelle Obama -- was hesitant: "Kate Moss asked for a belt once, so I gave it to her, but I had to say, 'Are you sure she’ll be wearing it?' I didn’t want to see it on her Filipina maid. I think celebrities should buy their own jewelry. I don’t send stuff to anyone."
While I give her kudos for believing that celebrities should purchase their own stuff (they of all people surely can afford it!), perhaps she ought to have followed her own advice and made Moss buy the belt instead of taking a stab at celebrities who gift items to their friends and employees (did she have to express such contempt for the thought of seeing her jewelry on Moss' "Filipina maid"?).
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