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Celebrity gossip, Designers, Fashion News, Footwear, Gossip
By emilyborrett on September 22nd, 2011
For anyone who has a little bit of an Achilles heel when it comes to, well, heels, there’s a new glossy hardback coming out that you’ll definitely want on your coffee table as the legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin has revealed he’s planning to release a book on his iconic designs.
Christian Louboutin is like the holy grail of designer heels with his legendary red-bottomed soles, so we can’t wait to take a peek at the new book (currently it’s missing a title, but hopefully Christian will find the time to think one up).
The book is planned to be divided into six chapters, with the first showing the designer’s work earliest in his career, including pieces that created for Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent and the other chapters showing his inspirations, the international stores, and gushing contributions from some of his loveliest, most famous friends – including Dita Von Teese and Kristen Scott Thomas.
We hope it’s out soon – we want it to go riiiiiiight to the top of our Christmas list IMMEDIATELY.
Tags: book, Christian Louboutin, designer, Dita Von Teese, Fashion News, Footwear, high heels, photography, red bottomed sole
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Designers, Fashion News, Gossip
By emilyborrett on September 21st, 2011
The legendary fashion designer Roberto Cavalli is turning his magic hands from fashion to the home, as he’s creating a collection of furniture, wallpaper, flooring and home textiles in his iconic animal prints that he’s so well known for. I can’t actually imagine anything more wonderful, trashy and glam than Cavalli home decor – can you?
Roberto, who is famous for his glamorous and sexy European designs, said about his new homewares project: “The home and the objects that surround us reflect our lifestyle. The fantasy, memories of a trip.we are always looking for new inspirations to have objects and atmospheres around us where we feel at ease. [This collection stems from] my personal wish to share with those who love me the joy of living my fashion, my creativity, my philosophy and my style also in the world of home decorating.”
The homewares are going to be sold worldwide, with distribution in Europe, the United States and Asia. I don’t think I’ll be able to resist leopardprint towels and wallpaper for long – it’s only a matter of time til I get bitten by the Cavalli fashion bug..
Tags: animal print, dresses, Fashion News, Glamour, homewares, leopard print, Milan Fashion Week, Roberto Cavalli
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Designer collaborations, Designers, Fashion News, Footwear, shoes
By emilyborrett on September 13th, 2011
Is there anything that these twins can’t do? They’ve already got three huge fashion brands (The Row, Elizabeth & James and Olsenboye) and now they’re turning their dainty manicured hands to footwear design as they’re set to take over the creative directorship at Italian show brand Superga.
Steve Madden, who holds the North American license for the brand, said on this new merging of minds: “We do a lot of business with Mary-Kate and Ashley. They’ve become friends.”
Surprisingly, the plucky enterprising twins actually approached Superga about the project, instead of the other way round. Ashley spoke out about their new footwear plans: “We were at a meeting with Steve, and we were wearing Supergas – two years later, it kind of fell into our lap. I really don’t think there’s anything like this brand. It’s a tennis-shoe brand with 100 years under its belt. Superga is really a luxurious brand. We are really hoping to bring it back to its roots.”
We absolutely can’t wait to see what Mary-Kate and Ashley come up with for their S/S designs..
Tags: Ashley Olsen, designer collaboration, Fashion News, heels, italian footwear, leather, Mary-Kate Olsen, Olsen twins, shoes, Superga
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By emilyborrett on September 13th, 2011
We’re excited to reveal that our favourite Bajan princess Rihanna is moving further into the fashion world – and she’s now the face of Armani.
The curvy beauty is set to become the face of Emporio Armani underwear and Armani jeans for Autumn/Winter 2011-12, and you can check out the steamy photos for the new campaign right here in the gallery above. How good does Ri-Ri look in these photos?
What do you think of the singer’s new ambassadorship for the brand? Is it a yay or a nay? For us it’s a yay, yay, yay.
Tags: advertorial campaign, Ambassador, Armani, collaboration, denim, Emporio Armani, Fashion News, lingerie, Rihanna, singer
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Designers, Fashion News, Gossip
By emilyborrett on September 8th, 2011
Well, the verdict is in – John Galliano has been found guilty in court today of making anti-Semitic remarks in a Paris cafe in February.
The sentencing is a little better than expected – there was a possibility of the troubled designer serving 6 months in prison, but instead is paying a fine of €17,500, less than the maximum penalty for racist remarks in France.
Since making anti-Jewish remarks on film in a Parisian cafe in February, Galliano has been sacked from his position of creative director at Christian Dior and dropped from his self-titled line as well. Many celebrities and important figures of the fashion industry have since cut ties with Galliano – the actress Natalie Portman, who is Jewish herself and previously has been the face of Dior perfume, said she was “deeply shocked and disgusted” by the remarks.
Basically, nobody knows what is going to happen to Galliano next. Will the industry ever forgive the designer for his prejudiced remarks? Only time will tell.
Tags: anti-semitic, Christian Dior, court trial, Fashion News, Haute Couture, jewish, John Galliano, Paris, racist
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Designers, Events, Fashion News, Features
By emilyborrett on September 6th, 2011
Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen is up for the "Designer of the Year" award
This year’s ultimate who’s who of fashion begins as we’ve just discovered who the nominees are for 2011′s British Fashion Awards. Get ready, girls and boys..
The coveted “Designer of the Year” award has three potential nominees: Sarah Burton, who has taken over the helm at Alexander McQueen’s since her predeccessor’s death, Christopher Kane whose collections featured liquid-looking plastic and crochet dresses and Erdem, whose dresses have a delicate fairy-like beauty.
“Designer Brand of The Year” has four designers vying for the award. Burberry, one of London’s favourite fashion houses, is nominated, as is our very own Stella McCartney and Victoria Beckham, whose latest collections have proved that the ex Spice Girl is more than just another famous name tacked onto a fashion project. They will all be going up against the right honorable Tom Ford, who has recently returned to designing womenswear.
“Model of the Year” is between Georgia Jagger, Stella Tennant and Kristen McMenamy. Our money is on Jagger to win – our very own little Brigitte Bardot.
Nominated for the the “Accessory Designer” award is Emma Hill for Mulberry, along with Katie Hillier and shoe designer Charlotte Olympia. We adore all three, but how could Mulberry not bag the award? We’ll have to wait and see to find out if we’re right.
This has been such an exciting season for fashion, and we absolutely cannot wait to see who’s going to snatch the most prestigious awards. The British fashion industry is magical, and we can’t wait to see so many of our favourite names honoured with the awards.
To read the full list of nominations, see
here.
Tags: Accessories, Alexander McQueen, awards ceremony, british fashion awards 2011, Burberry, collections, couture, Designers, Fashion News, London fashion week, nominees, runway, Sarah Burton, Tom Ford
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style, Designers, dresses, Gossip
By emilyborrett on September 6th, 2011
Not only does she look like the girl next door, but it’s obvious that Kate Bosworth was brought up with a sense of good manners as the actress has revealed she only likes to wear fashions designed by nice people.
The blonde beauty, who is often a familiar face at Fashion Week and is always impeccably dressed, spoke out about her particular process of choosing what – and who – to wear.
Kate said: “I’ve always seen fashion as embracing the individual, although yes, I understand that there are parts of the industry that aren’t so welcoming. But I look at the Proenza Schouler boys – they’re so kind and they make such brilliant designs. The Rodarte sisters, too. It may be idealistic, but I like to think that goodness rises to the top.”
And naturally, Madamoiselle Bosworth knows the fashion industry well, with a father who’s worked extensively in the Italian fashion industry, a close friendship with the fashion house Proenza Schouler and her own ecommerce site Jewelmint.
No mean fashion snobbery for this girl, then. Hear, hear! Listen up, designers – throw a hissy fit or start name-calling and this actress will never wear your designs again. You have been warned..
Tags: actress, celebrity gossip, Designers, Fashion News, fashion week, good manners, Kate Bosworth, Red Carpet
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Celebrity gossip, Events, Fashion News
By emilyborrett on September 6th, 2011
The legendary fashion designer Valentino may be having his life story turned into a musical, according to an interview he gave to an Italian newspaper.
The iconic designer who is particularly famous for his red-carpet creations and sizzling scarlet gowns, revealed the musical plans to La Repubblica: “We’re looking at the possibility of taking my story to Broadway, as a musical.”
Valentino’s life has already been examined before – but this time on the lens, if you remember the 2009 documentary on the designer ‘Valentino: The Last Emperor’. And Broadway had better be careful how they portray Valentino on the stage, because the designer was initially not pleased with how he came across on the film.
He said: “I came across as a despot. The director had surprised Giancarlo Giammetti [Valentino's business partner] and me when we were arguing, which we always do in French. But then (at the end of the screening), the applause never stopped and I saw that people liked me as I am.”
Naturellement, Valentino! Every one simply adores a diva. Save up for your Valentino gowns now ladies – we guarantee that the opening night of the show will be a fashion night to remember.
Tags: broadway musical, designer, Fashion News, Haute Couture, musical, Paris Fashion Week, valentino
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Celebrity gossip, Designers, Fashion News
By emilyborrett on September 5th, 2011
John Galliano will not appear in court the day that his trial’s verdict will be announced, according to Twitter statements.
The troubled designer, who has been taken to court for his anti-Semitic attack on a couple in a Paris cafe, has decided that he does not want to be present in the courtroom when the verdict of his trial is read out.
The infamous Dior designer claims that he has no recollection of the reprehensible anti-Jewish statements that he was caught making on video, and puts his antisocial behaviour down to his problems with substance abuse.
His lawyer said about the unfortunate incident: “One obvious thing is that John Galliano was ill. He had a triple addiction to alcohol, benzodiazepine (valium) and sleeping pills… He does not remember because he was in an altered state. The comments do not reflect what he thinks. He’s not anti-Semitic or racist.”
Who knows how the trial will turn out, though the public certainly haven’t reacted well to his remarks. Watch this space and see what happens next..
Tags: anti-semitic, Christian Dior, court trial, Fashion News, John Galliano, Paris Fashion Week, racism, trial
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By emilyborrett on August 30th, 2011
Zac Posen has revealed that he is planning to return to New York Fashion Week after previously showing in Paris.
Zac, who is loved by all women for his sultry, opulent designs, is moving back to New York Fashion Week because he feels “just like it’s the right time”. The designer said: “Paris is wonderful but it just feels like the right time to show in New York.”
His previous collection for Autumn/Winter 2011, which was showed in Paris, was his trademark array of sculptural-looking evening gowns, this time in leather and metallic fabrics for a harder take on the seventies trend – I absolutely cannot wait to see what he comes up with next, whichever city he’s in.
He went on to explain the city change: “For the Zac Posen Collection, I wanted to give a different voice and focus in the international fashion arena. Obviously, New York has been extremely supportive of me and the stars were aligned to base Z Spoke in my hometown. I have learned over the past 10 years to trust my instinct, to have fun with experimentation and to innovate. I do not see this choice as a focus on Europe, rather, it’s about taking a risk, which is something that is important to do as a creator in order to evolve.”
Tags: collection, couture, evening gown, Fashion News, Gossip, New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, spring/summer 2012, Zac Posen
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Celebrity gossip, Designers, Fashion News, London fashion week, Paris Fashion Week
By emilyborrett on August 25th, 2011
The British designer Gareth Pugh has revealed that he doesn’t intend to return to showing his collections at London Fashion Week for the forseeable future, as he prefers the respect that he gets in Paris.
Gareth has been showing his collections at Paris Fashion Weeks since 2008 and has absolutely no intention to return to showing at the UK – well, we can’t say we blame his defection to one of the haute couture capitals of the world.
Gareth said his move to gay Paris: “London’s changed a lot since I moved to Paris – Giles, Burberry and Matthew Williamson have all started showing here again – but when I left, people weren’t taking me seriously. The last show I did in London featured lots of safety pins and one journalist made a comment ‘I feel sorry for the intern who had to put that together.’ I think Galliano did that in one of his shows, and no one in Paris would ever have made the same comment about his work.”
The designer continued: “The work that goes into these pieces is secondary, people shouldn’t be so raw about it. In Paris it’s like a badge of honour to put that sort of work into it, but no one talks about it – it would take out the magic. In Paris, you talk about the beauty of a look, not the hours that went into it – that’s not something to flaunt. It’s about something being an object of beauty.”
That’s totally fair enough and all that. But Gareth, if you ever get a pining feeling for LFW, just come back. We miss you!
Tags: celebrity gossip, Designers, Fashion News, Gareth Pugh, Haute Couture, London fashion week, Paris Fashion Week
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By emilyborrett on August 25th, 2011
Get ready for the fashion world to be filled with all things Gaga, as the mad-as-a-box-of-frogs singer is teaming up with her younger sister Natali Germanotta for a new fashion line.
Natali has been studying fashion design at the esteemed Parsons The New School of Design in New York, so she’s got all the right style credentials to help her sister with a new clothing range. But if you’re expecting lobster hats, coke cans in the hair and dresses made of meat then think again, as apparently the collection will be “relatively normal and wearable” in comparison to Gaga’s regular taste in attire.
A source spoke out about the planned project: “Gaga came up with the idea of remodelling the styles of classic icons from the past, for example Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and Katharine Hepburn. Natali loved the idea and she’s coming up with a slew of design options but, of course, everything will have their own iconic twist on it.”
It looks like the collection will be released through the singer’s own Haus of Gaga label, but who knows? Watch this space.
Tags: celebrity gossip, fashion collaboration, Fashion News, haus of gaga, lady gaga, meat dress, parsons new school of design, sister
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Designers, Fashion News, Gossip
By emilyborrett on August 11th, 2011
BREAKING FASHION GOSSIP! The Brazilian website Glamurama claims to have spoken to sources close to Bernard Arnault, the chairman of LVMH, and gleaned the gossip that super-designer Marc Jacobs is hotly tipped to leave his position at Louis Vuitton to become creative director of Christian Dior
There’s been an awful lot of speculation over who would take over Christian Dior following John Galliano’s disgracing – Azzedine Alaia and Riccardo Tisci have both been considered – but we have to say the idea of Arnault encouraging Marc to take over Dior is an incredibly exciting thought.
The site claims: “The two have met often in recent weeks to discuss the matter. Jacobs, the current creative director of Louis Vuitton, renewed his contract with LVMH in January – and it is possible for him to continue in his current position even if he takes over Dior. More likely, however, is that he’ll end up choosing between one of two. Arnault would prefer him to go to Dior – as the billionaire sees it; Jacobs‘ image will only be good for the fashion house, which was considerably shaken by the Galliano scandal.”
As we all know, the position of creative director at Christian Dior has been standing empty ever since John Galliano made an unfortunate racist slur in Paris. We’ve been absolutely dying to find out which direction the iconic fashion house will be taken in, and who will take it there. Hopefully it won’t be long now until we find out.
Marc Jacobs for Dior? Who knows. Watch this space..
Tags: Christian Dior, creative director, disgrace, Fashion News, Gossip, John Galliano, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Paris Fashion Week, racist
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Designers, Fashion News, Gossip
By emilyborrett on July 27th, 2011
The luxury label Balmain is most well-known for its opulent and glitzy designs
It looks like it’s time for label-lovers to start saving up their pennies and stretch out their overdrafts that teeny bit further, as high-powered superlabel Balmain announces the launch of its new diffusion line, Pierre Balmain, will happen in December.
The diffusion line aims to target a younger, more on-the-pulse market with a collection of more affordable pieces, stocking knitwear, basic tees, denim and tailoring for both men and women. When we say more affordable, it’s not that affordable, with some of the more glamorous pieces coming in at a cool £795, but we’re still going to want a piece of the action, even if we can only afford a T-shirt.
The director of Balmain, Alain Hivelin, said on the new label’s launch: “We see Pierre Balmain as a new and distinct brand that is inspired by the successes and history of a great house, but offers a look and product that respond to the needs and desires of today’s marketplace…. Our goal is to position Pierre Balmain as a new global brand that will be established in all the key international markets.”
To us, Balmain has always been the wild child at Paris Fashion Week – always fabulously over the top and rock and roll with sprayed-on silhouettes and brilliant metallics. Can we expect the same from their diffusion line, or will we be surprised? Watch this space.
Tags: Balmain, denim, diffusion line, dress, Fashion News, Knitwear, pierre balmain, Rock and Roll
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Designers, Fashion News, Gossip
By emilyborrett on June 30th, 2011
Alessandra Facchinetti has been the creative brains behind both Gucci and Valentino
Lovers of high fashion everywhere will be excited to hear about Alessandra Facchinetti, ex-creative director of both Gucci and Valentino, launching a new fashion label in collaboration with Pinko called “Uniqueness”. Alessandra promises us interesting and creative new concepts that aren’t produced within the traditional season divide of Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.
Alessandra says of her new brainchild, “I’m excited to have the chance to work on such an innovative and unconventional project, where the freedom to interpret the times effectively becomes the brand’s DNA.” We’re excited too, Al!
The designer certainly has all the right fashion credentials to start anew with a completely new label. Facchinetti has not only been creative director for two of Europe’s most legendary fashion houses, Gucci and Valentino, but also got one of the best career kick-starts ever when she got her first break working at Miu Miu. So, she’s more than qualified for this new project, no?
The first “Uniqueness” collection is tipped to be shown in Paris soon – keep an eye out. We can’t wait to see what Alessandra comes up with.
Tags: alessandra, creative director, Fashion News, gucci, Milan Fashion Week, new label, Prada, valentino
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