Kate Hudson felt like the “hippest” girl in the world when Stella McCartney agreed to dress her for the 2001 Oscars.
Kate was just 21 when she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress and was thrilled when the designer agreed to make a gown for her to wear to the prestigious event.
However, it didn’t go down to well with the world’s press but both Kate and Stella blame the high up-do she teamed the dress with.
She recalled: “Stella dressed me for my first red carpet event in 2001 for the Academy Awards. It was my first and only nomination. I was 21-years-old and to have Stella McCartney dressing me – well I felt like the hippest, coolest girl in the world. Up until the last minute Stella was working away, hand-sewing the hem. I woke up the next morning in my bed post-awards and without a little statuette on my bedside. I turned on the television to find out I was on every Worst Dressed list possible. So I called Stella and we just laughed our arses off and she said to me, “Look babe, it was the hair wasn’t it?”
However, Kate says she will wear the dress again but will style her tresses in more stylish way.
She said: “To this day that now vintage dress hangs in my wardrobe, but I swear one day I’ll wear it again. But Stella, I promise I’ll do the hair differently.”
Kate Hudson’s new jewellery line is said to reflect the actress’ light, carefree personality.
The blonde surfer-girl actress, who is famed for her hippyish bohemian style, has collaborated with her friend Laurie Lee Stark to create the new line “CK+KH”, which specialises in jewellery charms and accessories.
Laurie told Elle magazine: “We use a lot of aquamarines because Kate loves them. But to me they also evoke her personality. She’s so open and light.”
The design duo also have Kate’s famous mother, Goldie Hawn, to thank, as Kate has admitted her iconic mother inspired her own tastes. She confessed that her love for jewellery was sparked as a child when she saw Goldie wearing a particular choker necklace.
Kate said: “It was one of the first pieces I ever remember my mother wearing, and it was like, ‘Wow, I hope one day I get to wear jewellery like that’.”
Kate Hudson is Dannii Minogue’s summer style icon.
The Australian star loves the “relaxed” look of the ‘Fool’s Gold’ actress – who gave birth to a baby boy over the weekend – and says the blonde beauty is the ideal poster girl for her Project D fashion line.
She explained: “Kate Hudson is our Project D icon for relaxed boho summer chic.
“She makes me want to run around in a maxi dress on an island, and dream of looking as healthy and relaxed as she seems to be 24/7.”
Dannii is also an admirer of ‘Horrible Bosses’ actress Jennifer Aniston and the newest member of the British royal family, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
She explained: “Jennifer Aniston always has the ultimate glowing summer skin, year round. How does she do it?
“We all want to look as good as Catherine does in a bikini – and if we did, that’s all we would wear.”
Dannii plans to take inspiration from Kate when she hosts a barbecue this summer.
She told Britain’s Glamour magazine: “The 1970s are huge this season, and a 70s-style maxi dress with flip-flops is the perfect combo for outdoor entertaining.
“The flats are ideal for drifting around the garden on a sunny afternoon and you can hitch up your dress while sitting on the lawn to get some sun on your legs.”
Kate Hudson is collaborating with Chrome Hearts on a jewellery line.
The ‘A Little Bit Of Heaven’ actress is the first actress to partner with the company on a range, which will be called CH + KH and sees Kate team with Chrome Hearts founders and close friends, husband and wife tram Richard and Laurie Lynn Stark.
According to WWD, the collection – a one-off set for now – will be 18 and 22 carat gold bohemian pieces set with white diamonds, fresh water pearls and aquamarine, green tourmaline, peridot and citrine gemstones and will launch in late summer in selected Chrome Hearts stores.
Kate is currently expecting her first child with boyfriend, Muse rocker Matt Bellamy, and recently said although she does not know the sex of the baby, she thinks they will have a girl after doing a “pendulum test”.
Kate – who also has a seven-year-old son, Ryder, from her marriage to Chris Robinson – said: “So here’s the pendulum test. You take a piece of hair and you take a ring, and you string it through – this is very witchy of me!
“And then what you do is you hold it over your stomach. And then if it moves in a circle, it’s a girl and a boy goes back and forth.”
Kate Hudson “hates” how big her breasts have become since being pregnant.
The 31-year-old actress – who is expecting her first child with British musician Matt Bellamy – does not like how much her body is changing because it means she cannot wear the clothes she wants to, although she does admit they are fun for “certain things”.
She said: “I hate it. I’m usually an A cup and I’m getting close to a D cup. Big breasts are fun for certain things and really not fun for other things.
“Plus, I love fashion, and having big breasts is not ideal for certain looks. They’re way more fun when you’re not in your clothes. Then, they’re a blast!”
Kate – who also has seven-year-old son from ex-husband Chris Robinson – also reveals she is unlikely to be getting married to Muse star Matt any time soon.
She told US InStyle magazine: “I wouldn’t count it out but Matthew and I kind of skipped that part and went right to the good stuff.”
The 31-year-old actress – who is currently expecting her first child with Muse rocker Matt Bellamy – admitted she envies the supermodel’s ability to wear anything, and also admires the looks of 60s British actress Julie Christie and Italian fashion designer Anita Pallenberg.
She told Look magazine: “I loved Julie Christie and I have a massive crush on Anita Pallenberg and her style. I think Kate Moss has that ability to be able to wear anything.”
While Kate admires the style of other celebrities she has previously admitted the harshest critic of her own dress sense is her son Ryder.
She said: “Oh my gosh, he’s my biggest critic, always asking: ‘What is that?’ I always know when he likes it when he sees me and he doesn’t say anything and he gets kind of flushed. I go, ‘Uh-oh. That means you like it!’”
While Kate – who recently purchased a new home in London with Matt – “loves” shopping and searching for the latest fashions, she is now equally interested in finding cute pieces to spruce up her home.
She added: “I love shopping but once you get into houses and wanting to nest you get into lamp shopping and bedding.
“I really love interior design. My shopping has gone from fashion to more of the house stuff.”
Ever since I saw actress Kate Hudson doing a brilliant turn as the dreamy 70s groupie Penny Lane in Almost Famous, I’ve had a bit of a fashion crush on her. With her blonde waves hair, golden skin, bubbling laugh and sweet smile, she was the epitome of laidback California cool. Whether she’s out shopping in a sloppy maxi-skirt and shades, or at an event looking relaxed and on-trend in a blazer jacket and tuxedo jacket, she always manages to look amazing without trying too hard. And it’s been a good a year for her – she’s embarked on a long-term relationship with Muse singer Matt Bellamy, shot a cover for Elle magazine and now, it’s recently been announced, has fallen pregnant with Bellamy’s child. She’s just one of the various gorgeous celebrities to have recently announced pregnancies, but we think she’s going to be one of the yummiest mummies of the year. We can’t wait to see how she styles up her baby bump.
So here’s Shiny Style’s fashion salute to the fabulous Miss Hudson – congratulations on the pregnancy, Kate, and keep on doing what you’re doing! Here’s a gallery of her best outfits over the past year.
Only a tanned, svelte California beauty like Kate could pull off this beautifully simple backless number
While we were sitting at home away from the rain and watching Dancing on Ice it was a completely different night for LA’s celebrities who once again donned their best frocks for the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
The red carpet was covered in Hollywood’s A-list women flaunting this season’s hot looks including Kate Hudson and Marion Cotillard who opted for angelic bridal white.
Other stars such as Mariah Carey and Christina Hendricks decided to go the other way choosing key colour red to make their grand entrance. And as always the black frock was not forgotten with Signory Weaver, Sandra Bullock and Penelope Cruz all looking glam in this traditional colour.
Watch the red carpet event and other celeb’s frocks on the video below.
Here at ShinyStyle and across the pond at our U.K. sister site Catwalk Queen we are eagerly anticipating the award season. And last night it officially kicked off with the People’s Choice Awards at the Shrine Auditorium. Overall, The Dark Knight was the big winner of the night scooping a total of five awards. But who really gives a rats about the gongs when there is so much to gawk at on the red carpet. Stars in attendance included Carrie Underwood, Paris Hilton, Kate Hudson, and a witchy-looking Teri Hatcher. To see what we’re talking about, click on the image below to begin our celebrity fashion gallery.
P.S. Make sure to pencil in the Golden Globes next Sunday, when we’ll bring you all the latest style direct from the red carpet. Until then!
Hudson matched her sparkly green Pucci dress with green earrings and even green eye shadow. HD TV was not kind to the look, while it seems more stylish in these photos. The black tights and shoes were obviously a good choice with the statement-making sequin print.
She must have been worn out from the premiere and appearance, because she was much more laid back in jeans and a white shirt on Live With Regis and Kelly this morning.
Kate Hudson felt like the “hippest” girl in the world when Stella McCartney agreed to dress her for the 2001 Oscars.
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