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Colorful Milan Fashion Week
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows, News,
Vibrant colors have already proved a key trend at Milan Fashion Week.
With Gucci kicking off proceedings yesterday morning, the iconic Italian brand showcased its vibrant Spring/Summer 2011 collection based upon “grown up glamour.”
Prada followed this trend in its runway show, with a whole host of bright and jeweled colors being a key feature of the collection, which also included a playful, banana print and bold stripes. Elsewhere, Dolce and Gabbana proved the floral trend is set to make a re-emergence next summer, with a number of feminine floral pieces featured.
However, it’s not just bright colors that will be popular in the Spring/Summer 2011 collection - Alberta Ferretti and Luisa Beccaria both opted for romantic, ethereal-looking pieces, with pretty lace dresses and sheer chiffon tops. Additionally, the Fendi brand showcased a completely different style from the other collections previewed at Milan Fashion Week, opting for a more ‘70s feel.
The great and good of the fashion world are set to descend on the capital in the coming days to display their pieces, with shows from Roberto Cavalli, Giorgio Armani and Versace scheduled for later in the week. Anna Wintour is already in the Italian city and is likely to be in the front row and many events.
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Amber Le Bon Wants a Buzz Cut
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Hairstyles, Models,
Amber Le Bon wants to shave her head.
The 21-year-old model admits she is desperate to lose her long brunette locks in favour of a buzz cut - which has previously been sported by Agyness Deyn, Britney Spears and Natalie Portman - but is unable to do so because she is currently under contract: “I so want to shave my head. Unfortunately I can’t at the moment because of all my modeling contracts - I’m not allowed to change anything about my appearance, but I am determined to do it by the time I am 27.”
Amber’s eccentric hairstyle wishes don’t end there, and the model, who is the daughter of Simon and Yasmin Le Bon, admits she is also tempted to dye it a “peach melba” color.
“I’d love to dye it pink - well, a peach melba color - and cut it shorter, but again, I can’t do that, contractually, which is frustrating.”
Amber’s mother recently admitted she is thrilled her daughter is following her into modeling, and believes she will go far because she is so “humble.”
Kate Moss to Work With Sir Philip Green
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, Models, News,
Model-turned-Topshop designer Kate Moss is “still working” for Sir Philip Green.
Last month, it was reported the British supermodel will complete her work with the billionaire businessman’s store Topshop when her Fall/Winter collection comes out in October. Kate has now revealed she is continuing her working relationship with Philip and the pair will definitely collaborate on another project.
Speaking at the launch of her boyfriend Jamie Hince’s new movie premiere last night, Kate exclusively told BANG Showbiz, “Yeah, I’m still working with Philip. We will do something together in the future.”
Philip recently insisted the pair would work together on something “very special” and confirmed the end of her Topshop association was not the end of their professional relationship: “It isn’t a split. There are two or three very special projects we have in mind, which we will do as and when. They have to be unique, special and they have to have her stamp on them.”
Items Du Jour: Ali Lohan for 6126, Chris Noth Blames Press for Fall of SATC
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Editorials, Fashion Designers, Health & Beauty, Models, News,
—The late and fashionably great muse and icon Isabella Blow apparently commissioned her own memorial sculpted by artists Tim Noble and Sue Webster. It’s also worthy to note that the piece is constructed of dead animals, her lipstick, and one of her shoes.
—Since Lindsay is busy with her legal woes, little sister Ali Lohan has filled in for her, modeling the 6126 Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Naturally, she looks rather awkward in the shots.
—Famed shoe designer Manolo Blahnik claims that his shoes saves marriages. If only every couple could afford a pair of them.
—The ever-so-classy Kate Moss stepped out recently in a multi-colored fur jacket and some leather mini pants. Of course, her black top was sheer and revealed her dislike of bras.
Lady Gaga Meat Dress to Be Preserved
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
So what is to become of Lady Gaga‘s infamous VMA meat dress? Beef jerky, of course! Unfortunately for die-hard monsters, it’s not jerky one can eat…
“The dress will go through a process where it becomes a sort of ‘jerky.’ The meat dries out, rather than rotting. But it shouldn’t be worn again,” said the designer of the dress, Franc Fernandez.
Additionally, it would appear as if the dress was the first and the last made of the animal parts: “There’s not going to be meat dresses in the future. This was made for a specific purpose. It’s what it is.”
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Madonna and Daughter Lourdes Share Clothes
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
Madonna borrows clothes from her daughter’s wardrobe.
The 51-year-old singer - who recently launched teen clothing range, Material Girl, with 13-year-old Lourdes - often steals her daughter’s style.
“Oh my God. Like…all the time! But she does the same thing to me now. But it’s so annoying, like, like, because my feet skipped her shoe size, and it’s so frustrating,” Lourdes said when asked if she ever takes clothes from her mother’s wardrobe.
Meanwhile, the “Celebration” hitmaker revealed that she loved working with Lourdes, but admitted they didn’t always agree on everything: “I think we complement each other but we do disagree on a few things. I wouldn’t have worn this flannel shirt thing but she looks good in it so what are you going to do. I’m a very proud mum tonight.”
“Yes there were definitely clashes but you know it all worked out in the end,” Lourdes agreed.
Gossip Girl Taught Ed Westwick About Fashion
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Editorials,
Ed Westwick thinks his fashion sense has improved since starring in Gossip Girl.
The British actor, who plays Chuck Bass in the teen drama, admitted he has had to “step up his game” after learning about different looks and styles from various designers and industry experts.
“My fashion consciousness - and self consciousness - have definitely grown over the course of being on the show. All the exposure and all the experience I’ve had of different sides of the industry means I have a better knack of how to put things together. We’ve all been to fashion shows, we’ve worked with designers in different capacities, on fashion shoots. You learn about different looks and colors. I’ve definitely stepped up my game.”
The hunky star explained that his favorite look out of the recent shoots he has done would be an English country gentleman style that made him look as though he was “going shooting with Prince Charles.”
“My favorite one was by Band of Outsiders. It was a grey flannelly wool-type trouser, brown shoes - no socks, of course - white shirt, grey waistcoat. It was chic but smart-casual, great for late summer, early autumn. I’m going to have to go out and grab that one. Then, they wanted an English look so I wore this plaid jacket with dark shirt and pants. I looked like I was going shooting with Prince Charles.”
Roy Storch Has His Eye on Natalie Portman
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows,
Roy Storch would love to dress Natalie Portman.
The up-and-coming designer, who showcased his Spring/Summer collection at London’s Century Club on Monday as part of London Fashion Week, says he would be thrilled to see the stunning actress in one of his creations because she always looks so beautifully turned out.
“I would love to see someone like Natalie Portman in my dresses or maybe Charlize Theron. My style as far as a designer is concerned, is someone who dresses a person that is comfortable with what they’re doing, and they know what they like, they know their style. You can say, ‘Oh, here comes Natalie,’ and she’s dressed beautifully and she has her own unique style. I would also really love to dress Marion Cotillard - she is so chic. Also if I could have supermodel wear my clothes, it would have to be Claudia Schiffer.”
Despite being keen to dress famous women, Roy’s main aim with his collection is to make sure any female wearing one of his designs feels great in them: “With my design inspirations, I go back to Madeleine Vionnet, Balenciaga and I was taught in their way. My work really reflects a bit of Balenciaga and Madeleine Vionnet. I want women to feel great in my clothes no matter what their size.
Dolce and Gabbana Celebrate Naomi Campbell’s Career
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Models, News,
Supermodel Naomi Campbell was honored by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana last night.
The Italian designers held a party for Campbell at the Dolce & Gabbana flagship store in London’s Bond Street to celebrate her 25 years in the fashion industry, where they heaped praise on the 40-year-old beauty. “Besides being one of our favorite models, Naomi is also a great friend and a special woman. What matters to us, and what we would like to celebrate, are the private moments we shared and that allowed us to know her generosity, her funny jokes and being always ready to help those who needed it,” said Dolce and Gabbana.
As well as celebrating her success, the party also helped raise money for flood victims in Pakistan by 14 signing a Dolce & Gabbana T-Shirts with her print on it, which will go on sale. The proceeds will go to flood victims through Naomi’s Fashion For Relief charity and she said she aims to raise as much money as she can. “I think not just of this disaster but all the ones over the last three years.”
Other guests at the exclusive party included Lily Allen, Claudia Schiffer and Elizabeth Hurley.
Quote of the Day: Mario Testino Talks Skinny Models
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Health & Beauty, Models, News,
“I think the world has greater problems than anorexia. Fashion uses young models, it always has, and of course they’re skinny. I was skinny too at their age.”
- Fashion photographer Mario Testino shares his opinion on the skinny fashion model issue.
(Make sure to check out other notable quotes.)
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