Posts Tagged ‘sketches’

Celebrity Style, Designers

Marc Bouwer, Reem Acra and Isabela Toledo sketch the Obamas’ inauguration outfits

By Kimberley Foster on November 13th, 2008

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Right now “it’s every designer’s dream to dress Michelle Obama,” according to Marc Bouwer. The New York designer was asked by PEOPLE to sketch their creations for the future First Lady and family, if they were ever offered the opportunity. Bouwer’s design (above) takes inspiration from Michelle’s “modern approach to dressing.”

“She’s probably the most body-conscious dresser out of any First Lady we’ve had, and her clothes have a more modern silhouette,” he said. “The designer who gets this will snag a major part of history. This will be remembered now and for forever.”

Click through to see more designs from Isabel Toledo and Reem Acra, and let us know which one you prefer.

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Catwalk Queen exclusive: Paul Costelloe interview

By Kimberley Foster on January 10th, 2008

paulcostelloeinterviewthumb.jpgWith exactly four weeks to go until London Fashion Week (LFW) begins, our UK sister blog Catwalk Queen caught up with the very charming Paul Costelloe for an exclusive interview.

The Irish designer’s show officially opens LFW on February 10. At his London studio, Paul discusses what inspired him to create his forthcoming autumn/winter ’08-’09 collection and what we can expect to see on the catwalk.

“I don’t use real fur. I’d get shot… killed in the underground at Bond Street or something,” he joked with CQ’s Kimberley Foster. Click the image to play video.

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