As expected, the display of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress attracted a lot of attention, bringing a record number of visitors to Buckingham Palace (the Queen will be displeased).
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The Queen isn’t a fan of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress exhibition
When Kate Middleton visited the exhibition of her wedding dress at Buckingham Palace with the Queen last week, her majesty didn’t seem to take an instant liking to what she saw infront of her.
Read MoreTop stories this week: DVF designs for Gap Kids, Cheryl Cole auctions her dresses, Kate Middleton’s wedding dress goes on public display and MORE!
Cheryl Cole auctions 20 of her favourite dresses for charity Our most famous Geordie export will be auctioning her much envied wardrobe on ASOS Marketplace, starting June 13. Outfits include those she graced our TV screens in on X Factor and during her Girls Aloud heydays, and all money raised will go towards The Cheryl Cole Foundation which helps underprivileged young people in the North East of England. Read more here! Helen Bonham Carter is the new face of Marc Jacobs Helena Bonham Carter is the surprising new face of Marc Jacobs. The 45-year-old, who’s better known for wearing mismatched shoes at this year’s Golden Globes, is famed for her eccentric dress sense, but she’s landed the prime position starring in Marc Jacobs’ new campaign for AW11. Read more here! Kanye West designs his own clothing collection for spring 2012 “Stylemaker of the Year” and outspoken rapper Kanye West is set to launch his own clothing collection in Paris this year. Having already set up camp in the fashion capital, he will show his collection in a ‘presentation’ style show this September. Read more here! Diane Von Furstenberg ia launching a collection for GapKids Bright colour and print extraordinaire Diane Von Furstenberg is set to unleash her creativity on the youngest of aspiring fashionables: kids! The designer is marking her first foray into childrenswear with a capsule collection for Gap Kids and babyGap, with the pieces set to hit stores worldwide and online next year. Read more here! BFC Newgen sponsorship winners have been announced The super talented David Koma, Holly Fulton, Louise Gray and Michael Van der Ham have all been chosen to receive this season’s BFC Newgen catwalk sponsorship to show during September’s London Fashion Week for spring/summer 2012. To see the rest of the winners read more here! Cacharel replaces […]
Read MoreKate Middleton’s wedding dress is set to go on public display at Buckingham Palace
Finally, we’ll get to see Kate Middleton‘s Alexander McQueen wedding dress in all its intricate glory as Buckingham Palace announces the dress will go on public display next month, as part of its annual summer opening from July 23rd to October 3rd.
Read MoreSarah Burton didn’t even tell her own mum she was designing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress
Designing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress will probably remain one of the biggest secrets Sarah Burton has ever had to keep in her entire life – so huge was it, in fact, she was even forbidden from telling her own mother!
Read MoreBruce Oldfield confirms he’s not designing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress
Couture designer Bruce Oldfield may have once been a favourite go-to of the late Diana Princess of Wales, but it seems Kate Middleton has her eyes set on a different designer, as Oldfield today confirms he has not designed Middleton’s wedding dress.
Read MoreSophie Cranston denies designing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress
Although many of us believed the rumours Kate Middleton had designed her wedding dress with designer Sophie Cranston of Libelula to be true, we’re sorry to say this high-gossiping nuptial tale is just another to fall flat on its royal face.
Read MoreJason Wu gives some wise advice to Kate Middleton’s wedding dress designer
It seems we’re constantly inundated with rumours as to who Kate Middleton’s wedding dress designer may or may not be, but American fashion designer Jason Wu has veered off the gossiping track and decided to offer the royal designer some wise words of wisdom instead– whoever they may be.
Read MoreNow you can view Kate Middleton’s gorgeous McQueen wedding dress
Kate Middleton’s iconic £250,000 Alexander McQueen wedding dress is taking centre stage once again at Buckingham Palace’s annual summer exhibition this year – giving you another chance to relive that historic royal wedding day.
Read MoreFIRST LOOK: Kate Middleton’s McQueen wedding dress
It’s here! Kate’s dress is here! And it’s white-ivory! And beautiful! And it’s MCQUEEN! Ok, we’ll calm down for a second, but seriously, doesn’t she look incredible? After all kinds of speculation (and all kinds of denials, might we add), Sarah Burton did get the commission of a lifetime to design our new princess’s dress, and as we expected, it’s all kinds of amazing. Long sleeves, lace upper body with an elongated neckline, a fluid ivory & white silk gazar skirt and a modest 2.7 metre train, it’s definitely a Grace Kelly moment. We’re waiting for better photos to trickle their way online, so we’ll be back with a more detailed analysis of the dress, her hair, and what this means for Kate’s fashion politics soon. Until then, marvel in the McQueen beauty.
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Who will design Meghan Markle’s wedding dress?
It’s safe to say that it’s a matter of “when” rather than “if” Meghan and Harry will tie the knot. So the bigger question really is, who will design Meghan Markle’s wedding dress? Before we speculate, what we can say with certainty is that her dress won’t resemble the wedding dress she wore as her character Rachel Zane in Suits (not even a little bit). Speaking to Glamour, Meghan categorically states that Rachel’s wedding dress is not her “personal style”. So whilst that narrows down her choice of dress ever so slightly (and we mean VERY slightly as there’s still a ton of other styles she could opt for), who will have the honour of designing her wedding dress is a mystery! As we excitedly wait for an official announcement as well as confirmation of the chosen designer, we’ve put together a mini list of the designers we predict will be in the running. 1. Victoria Beckham Already a close friend of the family (the Beckham’s were guests at Kate and William’s wedding) according to reports if Harry has his way then the former Spice Girl will be the designer of choice. Meghan’s worn Victoria’s designs on a number of occasions and if all goes to plan, Meghan and Harry and the Beckham’s may be neighbours in the not-so-distant future, further cementing their friendship. 2. Roland Mouret Meghan and Roland Mouret became fast friends after an encounter in Istanbul in which Mouret declared how much he’d love to dress the actress. Responsible for the infamous galaxy dress and loved by many celeb starlets, Mouret is the ideal candidate. Both Meghan and Mouret have declared their fondness of each other with pics on Instagram, and having a friend design her dress would make her big day even more special. 3. Erdem Ok, now admittedly […]
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Kate Middleton wows in Jenny Packham and The Queen’s necklace
Never have hand-me-downs from your grandmother-in-law been as special, precious, and glittering as the necklace that found itself on Kate Middleton’s neck last night. The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant, as always, as she attended the annual Portrait Gala at the National Portrait Gallery last night. Our future Queen looked sensational as she attended the event in an inky blue Jenny Packham dress which accentuated her enviably small waist perfectly thanks to the cinched black belt detailing. Although her dress was jaw-dropping, all eyes were on her neck as she was wearing the Queen’s Nizam of Hyderabad diamond necklace – a wedding gift which given her before she became the Queen. Talk about wearing a giant piece of history on your neck! And it goes without saying, but Kate’s hair and make-up were flawless, as usual.
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Sarah Burton gets OBE, hopes to dress Kate Middleton’s bump
After having what we assume was the best moment of her career last year when she designed Kate Middleton’s stunning wedding dress, Sarah Burton’s 2012 hasn’t been too shabby either. Not only is she embarking on a new personal adventure (she is expecting twins!), her work at Alexander McQueen continues to be groundbreaking and inspired, and she just collected her OBE for services to the British fashion industry at Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen’s 2012 Birthday Honour’s List. Congrats, Sarah! The designer received her award from Prince Charles, and the pair reportedly talked about Kate’s iconic wedding dress, while also sending her congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their baby news, saying “I’m over the moon for them.” And when asked whether she would be making any maternity clothes for the expectant Royal mother Sarah reportedly laughed and said, “I hope I will be”. Watch this space!
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Best of 2011: Kate Middleton’s year in style
Whether you love her or loathe her (and we don’t believe you if you do the latter), 2011 owes itself solely to one woman: Kate Middleton. Though her style remains distinctly average in our book (string us up and hang us for treason), there’s no denying the effect the Duchess of Cambridge has had on the world. And, since everything she wears sells out in seconds, the fashion brands she favours have got a lot to thank her for. Like everyone else, we’re kind of intrigued with her influence, so we’ve trawled through Kate’s best looks from this year to see her rise from pauper (ha!) to Princess in pictures, which has lead us to the following conclusions: 1) she’s a mega-fan of the high street, 2) she only wears a handful of designers and regurgitates them as necessary, 3) June was a particularly good month. Without further ado, here’s her year in style… January: Reiss Kate wears a Reiss ‘Nanette’ dress for her official engagement photos shot by Mario Testino, and the hysteria begins. April: Alexander McQueen Just another white dress. We’re kidding! Kate gets married in a jaw-dropping Alexander McQueen dress designed by Sarah Burton and the world stops in its tracks. April: Zara The new Duchess of Cambridge steps out the day after her wedding in another high street dress, this time from Zara. The world applauds her for remaining the peoples’ Princess despite being an official royal. May: Reiss Kate meets Michelle Obama for the first time; everyone gets excited about the pair’s fashion politics. Kate opts for another Reiss dress, nude in colour with a boxy neckline and panelled waistband. June: Jenny Packham Her first charity gala since getting married and Kate opts for a glistening champagne-pink gown by Jenny Packham, which skims the floor […]
Read MoreHollywood latches onto Kate Middleton’s love affair with the high street
If it’s good enough for Kate Middleton, it’s good enough for Hollywood. Kate may be a serial sartorial offender, recycling her outfits and championing the high street when she’s the future queen; it now appears Hollywood’s top girls want in on the action, too. Succumbing to the high street bargain bait, Zoe Saldana, Emmy Rossum and Amanda Seyfried were all spotted sporting a striped $50 dress by Express. The nautical-inspired thigh-skimming dress seems a perfect companion for the scorching temperatures those across the pond are luckily basking in, and seeing Hollywood’s elite heralding the high street good enough is refreshing. Beyonce’s recent Topshop splurge – £5,000 in under an hour, if we’re talking figures – speaks volumes about the faith the showbiz elite has in the humble high street retailer. It isn’t feasible for a mere aspiring mortal to even begin to dream about owning 25 pairs of Louboutin heels – another wallet-emptying goodwill gesture from Beyonce, for younger sister Solange – but turning the page of a magazine, or surfing the internet to see high-profilers in ‘normal’ clothes we all have access to is positive – both personally and economically. Kate Middleton has played a huge part in bringing to the fore, esteemed high street brands Zara and Reiss. Seeing Kate in high street wares has allowed women to view the said high street stores with a new perspective: suddenly, a dress from Zara is good enough to wear to a wedding. The Something Borrowed star, Ginnifer Goodwin, delivered a solid seal of high street approval, when she wore a custom Topshop Unique green silk twist front gown to the 2011 Met Gala – the fashion calendar’s most coveted event. All Hail the high street. Need we say more?
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Topshop Dress Up floral organza dress
It’s Monday, and we’re in need of a little pick-me-up to get us through the rest of the working week. And, since it’s still sunny out there, this floral organza dress from Topshop’s Dress Up collection is sure to put a spring in our step.
Read MoreAlice Temperley never planned on recreating Pippa Middleton’s green dress
It’s always a horrifying experience when you find out that one celebrity dress you’ve been lusting after, was in actual fact, an exclusive one-off. And yes, we’re talking about you Pippa Middleton.
Read MoreEdward Enninful talks about his plans for W magazine, black people in fashion and Kate Middleton
Edward Enninful’s had an extraordinary life in the fashion world, starting off in front of the camera as a model and shifting to the editorial side as the fashion director of i-D magazine at 18. Now, with Vogue Italia and American Vogue under his belt, he’s settling down at W magazine, and will reportedly replace Alex White as the glossy’s fashion and style director as of April next year.
Read MoreKate Middleton wears McQueen (again)
Kate Middleton’s affection for Alexander McQueen didn’t just stop at her wedding day – she wore another piece from the great British label for the Queen’s birthday at the weekend.
Read MoreKate Middleton’s L.K. Bennett wedges will be reissued (and there’s a waiting list already)
As we predicted, Kate Middleton’s L.K Bennett wedges (the ones she wore before and after the wedding), are set to be reissued in June this year, in what has got to be the largest band wagon running. So if you haven’t already got her blue Issa dress, Reiss’s Nannette dress or her engagement blouse, perhaps you can get these. Originally called Greta, the British brand is re-launching the black patent espadrille wedges under a new name – The Kate – which is a little tacky whichever way you look at it. Still, at least their price will remain the same (£150), unlike a certain Whistles blouse. Apparently ‘The Kate’ already has a waiting list, or so says the Daily Mail, so if you were hoping to get your paws on them, you’d better join now. Frankly, we can think of better wedges to spend £150 on, but we can’t deny The Kate Effect. Will you be putting your name down?
Read MoreTop stories this week: Lanvin launches childrenswear, Gap sacks Patrick Robinson, Kate Bosworth sings, Kate Middleton’s high street copy cat dress and MORE!
Gap sacks creative director: Shocking news broke this week of Gap’s creative director, Patrick Robison, receiving the doomed fire. After working with the brand for four years, the decision to sack Robinson arose from the need for “a fresh approach to continue the work to improve Gap’s fashion relevance”, according to Pam Wallack, head of the Gap Global Creative Centre in New York. Read more here! Kate Bosworth sings for Cotton Inc.: Actress Kate Bosworth has leant her cute vocals to the latest Fabric of My Life campaign for Cotton Inc. Following in the footsteps of fellow crooners Leona Lewis, Colbie Caillat and Zooey Deschanel, Kate was anxious to make her singing debut but pulled it off with aplomb. Read more here! Mulberry launches Mulberry the book: Mulberry has tended to the whims of its fashionista bookworms by launching a namesake coffee table tome. Documenting everything from the label’s humble beginnings in the British countryside to backstage shots of fashion shows and celeb parties in full swing, the creation marks the brand’s 40th birthday and we went along to its launch. Read more here! Lanvin to launch childrenswear: Luxury label Lanvin has decided to spread its couture magic to include the offspring of its fashionable customers. Lanvin’s first ever childrenswear line launches this November – perfectly timed for spring/summer 2012 – and is set to be nothing short of luxurious. Read more on the 25-piece collection here! John Galliano sacks lawyer: Recently circulating rumours suggesting that John Galliano’s lawyer had quit have fallen flat on their face. Instead, it has been confirmed that Galliano sacked lawyer Stephane Zerbib – just weeks before his trial – amidst apparent irregularities in respect of his firm’s administration of Galliano’s financial affairs. The ill-fated designer has now appointed Aurélien Hamelle as his new […]
Read MoreSarah Burton thinks Kate Middleton is low maintenance
When McQueen creative director, Sarah Burton, turned up at Saks department store earlier this week for a meet and great with the customers, she was unsurprisingly inundated with questions about Kate Middleton’s wedding dress (despite visitors being told they couldn’t talk about the royal wedding).
Read MoreKate Middleton’s love affair with the high street
Despite her Duchess of Cambridge title, Kate Middleton’s a self-confessed bargain hunter. Sure, she might wear designer labels like Issa and Temperley, but she’s also a sucker for the high street. Favouring classic stores like Reiss, Whistles and LK Bennett alongside more fashion forward options like Zara and Warehouse – where she shopped for her honeymoon a few weeks ago – Kate’s style is something us ordinary folk can totally relate to. How much of an impact, then, does she have on the sales of her favourite stores and pieces? Let’s do a little digging. When Kate wore her off-white Nannette wrap dress from Reiss in her official engagement photos, the retailer rushed to reissue its AW09 dress just one month later, such was the hysteria surrounding the style. Naturally, it sold out again almost immediately. Similarly, when Kate wore her Whistles blouse for her engagement photos – y’know, the other ones – the store re-released it at £30 more than it was originally priced in 2008, only for it to sell out in record time. But Kate’s style doesn’t just impact on the pieces she owns and wears – it impacts on any piece remotely similar to something she’s worn. Take her Burberry trench coat, for example. The princess stepped out rocking one of the British label’s iconic cover-ups in the rain back in February this year, and women the world over went crazy to get their hands on a similar design. George at Asda reported its online sales of classic camel macs to rise by 300% following Kate’s appearance – and that’s just a supermarket store. So what are we saying? If you’re a high street store and Kate wears you, you’re sorted. Sometimes it pays to be a princess.
Read MoreMet Ball 2011: best dressed
We’ve just about recovered from the excitement of the Royal wedding with its vast array of stylish guests and, of course, Kate Middleton’s breathtakingly beautiful McQueen gown – but the weekend hit us with more star-studded events as the Met Costume Institute Gala landed in New York last night. The Met Ball brings the best of the fashion, film and music industry together for a night of fabulous fashion and exhibitions, and this year’s gala was hosted by none other than Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who honoured the late Alexander McQueen with an exhibition called Savage Beauty. Naturally, the prestigious event is harder to get into than Wonka’s chocolate factory, so we’ve cast our sartorial eye over the fashion elite who bagged a Golden Ticket and strutted their stylish stuff on the red carpet. Here’s our top 10 best dressed from last night’s Met Ball… Ashley Green She may play a vampire in Twilight, but Ashley Green managed to look positively angelic in a custom Donna Karen strapless gown. The nude voluminous tulle was adorned with silver sequins that trailed into a wedding-like train. Teamed with a sleek up-do and touches of sparkle in her ears, clutch and cuff, she looked positively radiant. Jessica Alba Always one to look utterly fabulous on the red carpet, Jessica Alba didn’t disappoint at last night’s Met Ball dressed in a custom Ralph Lauren platinum strapless bustier gown covered in a sparkly crystal-encrusted overlay that highlighted her growing baby bump. Blake Lively Being the face of Chanel has been a dream come true for this Gossip Girl starlet, and last night she was joined by Mr Karl Lagerfield himself. Naturally, Blake opted for Chanel couture by means of a nude embellished dress covered by silver-lilac a chiffon sash to flaunt her fabulous figure too much. Beyoncé […]
Read MoreOur royal wedding round-up: everything you need to know
If you missed the royal wedding, or just want to relive it all over again, we’ve rounded up the best bits from the weekend’s coverage to make sure you don’t miss one magical moment. From Kate’s dress to guests outfits and get the look beauty guides, here’s our highlights of everything you need to know from the royal wedding… First look: Kate Middleton’s McQueen wedding dress We responded to Kate’s McQueen wedding dress within minutes of watching it – catch our initial reaction here (warning: we got a little excited). Victoria Beckham wears Victoria Beckham to the royal wedding We won’t lie, we couldn’t wait to see what Victoria Beckham was wearing, and we loved her modified own-label dress. See what she wore here. Sam Cam wears Burberry – and no hat – to the royal wedding Samantha Cameron made a suitably stylish entrance to the royal wedding wearing British label Burberry, but we were a little surprised to see no hat. See her outfit here. Kate’s dress from all angles From her entrance at Westminster Abbey to her walk down the aisle and appearance on the balcony, we’ve got every angle of Kate’s dress covered. See it in action here. Royal wedding fashion: who wore what All eyes may have been on Kate, but we couldn’t help casting an eye over what the other major players were wearing, too. Check out who wore what here. What does Kate’s McQueen dress say about her? What Kate wore on her big day was the decision of a lifetime, but what did it say about her? We delve into the design to do a little digging here. The fashion verdict: designers react to Kate’s dress A very fashionable jury had their say on Kate’s dress with […]
Read MoreKate Middleton wears £49.99 Zara dress the day after the royal wedding
She may have had two McQueen dresses in one day, but Kate Middleton’s keen to prove she’s still the peoples’ princess, stepping out in a £49.99 Zara dress the day after her marriage to Prince William. Eschewing designer labels in favour of her high street favourites, the Duchess of Cambridge chose to celebrate her first day as a real royal in a cornflower blue pleated polyester dress from Zara and a pair of patent black wedges from L.K. Bennett which cost £129.99 – a friendly reminder that her feet are firmly on the ground, despite her elevated title, if ever there was one. Whilst the outfit’s nothing exciting – it’s classic Kate – it is refreshing to see her steering towards more fashion forward retailers like Zara, as well as sticking by her tried and tested stores. We’ve checked Zara and the dress has sold out in the UK, but it’s still available to buy in the US, so not only, we suspect, is it a recent purchase, US readers can still get your hands on it if you’re quick. As for the shoes, we can’t find them anywhere on L.K. Bennett’s website, so we figure they’re probably past season (but hey, with a bit of luck, they’ll be reissued soon). A girl after our own hearts?
Read MoreKate Middleton’s second McQueen gown is (almost) as gorgeous as the first
You’ve seen Kate Middleton’s wedding dress – from every angle – by now, but the Duchess of Cambridge gets two custom-made dresses, don’t you know, and yes, this one’s by McQueen too. For round two at the Buckingham Palace reception, Kate wore a white silk gazar evening dress designed by Sarah Burton with a full circle skirt and a sparkling diamante-embroidered waistband, where she joined her 300 guests for dinner and dancing – a right royal knees up, in other words. Much like her highly-praised wedding dress, Kate’s second look was understated but elegant, combining classic cuts with a modern simplicity that suited both her sense of style and her role as a new royal. And, proving that even princesses aren’t an exception to the cold, she accessorised with a fluffy angora shrug for evening’s events, letting her half-up hair down in the process for a classic curled ‘do (we hear she used secret extensions to keep her hair bouncy in the breeze – see how to get her beauty look here). Doesn’t she make the perfect princess?
Read MoreGet Kate Middleton’s royal wedding beauty look
This week no one shone in the beauty stakes more than the stunning future Queen of England, Kate Middleton. Being watched by billions of people around the world on her big day, you may have expected the princess to hire a team of the most talented makeup artists on the planet to get her looking picture perfect, but not so – the newly-elevated Duchess of Cambridge chose to do her own make up (a girl after our own hearts), after receiving a few lessons from makeup artist Arabella Preston. And we reckon she did a pretty brilliant job. Although we would have opted for a little less eyeliner (she simply doesn’t need it), the natural rosy pallette of soft greys and pink blush was a perfect wedding look, but we’d happily rock it any summer day. Here’s how to DIY at home, just like Princess Catherine did… Kate’s opted for a matte finish foundation to leave her skin looking flawless all day. To get a similar look, choose a longlasting foundation that will wear well through all weathers. We love Estee Lauder’s Double Wear stay-in-place makeup. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Make Up, £22.50, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW! Loose powder is a must-have in any bridal makeup bag – it will seal your foundation to keep it looking as fresh as possible and remove any unflattering shine on your T-zone. Press Bobbi Brown’s loose powder onto your face with a puff or dust onto your t-zone with a brush for a lighter finish. Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Loose Powder, £23, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW! Kate’s blusher was the perfect choice. In a classic rose shade, it made her look fresh and subtly flushed all day, and according to makeup artist Kay Montano, Kate used Chanel’s ‘Rose Temptation’ to achieve that look. Dust onto the apples of your cheeks for […]
Read MoreTop Stories this week: Kate Middleton’s McQueen Dress, Royal Wedding Guest Wardrobe, Angelina Jolie is the new face of Louis Vuitton and MORE!
First look: Kate Middleton’s McQueen wedding dress: The moment the whole world was waiting for was finally revealed on Friday this week: Kate Middleton’s wedding dress was indeed designed by the creative director of Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton. Speculation had been arising for quite some time, reaching a peak on Thursday night when Burton was seen entering the Goreing Hotel, where Kate and her wedding party were staying. See the blushing bride and read more here! Update: Royal wedding guest wardrobe: Apart from the frenzy surrounding whom Kate Middleton had appointed as her honourable dress designer, guests at the Royal wedding have been enjoying some much deserved limelight. The heavily pregnant and painfully stylish Victoria Beckham wore her own creation, whilst Samantha Cameron made a hatless appearance in Burberry. In case you missed it, see what the other guests wore here! Unknown French designer, Oliver Rousteing, to head up Balmain: Predominantly unknown designer Oliver Rousteing has been announced as creative director at Balmain. Rousteing spent five years at Roberto Cavalli before taking charge of the womenswear studio at Balmain in 2009, where he’ll now replace Christophe Decarnin as creative director. Read more here! Angelina Jolie is the new face of Louis Vuitton: American beauty Angelina Jolie has become the latest ambassador of luxury label Louis Vuitton. Reportedly signing a $10 million contract to seal the deal, Jolie will balance motherhood and her new jewellery line with posing before legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz for the label’s latest campaign. Read more here! Kate Hudson’s engaged to Muse frontman: Yes, another Kate is getting married – this time Ms Hudson, who’s just got engaged to Muse frontman Matt Bellamy. Sporting a $300,000 rock on her finger and a super cute bump thanks to her new fiance, Kate revealed the news on The Today […]
Read MoreLuxe wedding dresses you’ll lust after for life
With the royal wedding just three days away, it’s fair to say we’ve got wedding fever good and proper. But hey, if there’s one thing we’ve heard enough of, it’s Kate Middleton’s dress – who’s designing it? (no, really, do spill); what will it be like? Will she actually wear one? We think it’s high time we paid a little attention to all the other beautiful brides to be out there, and as such, we’ve scoured the rails of the best bridal boutiques, high street stores and high end hot spots to bring you our edited selection of the best bridalwear out there. From luxe designer dresses to show-stopping alternatives and pretty purse-friendly frocks, we’ll be delivering our must-see guide to wedding dresses throughout this week so you can all indulge in a little wedding fever of your own. If you’re a bride-to-be, take inspiration from our picks, and if you’re not, hell, indulge a little. See below for our round-up of the luxe wedding dresses you’ll be lusting after for life… Temperley Long Twinkle Dress Scattered with hundreds of three-dimensional silk flowers and embellished with Swarovski crystals, Temperley’s long twinkle dress is every bit the fairytale gown. And to seal the deal, embroidery alone takes four days. Feeling special now, right? Price upon request, available at Temperley. Amanda Wakeley Ruched Tulle Dress For minimalist brides, Amanda Wakeley’s ruched tulle dress is a dream. A light, free-flowing gown in the finest silk, this dress has strikingly simple angled straps and a removable satin belt for the ultimate understated luxury. £2,600 available at Amanda Wakeley. Vera Wang Fawn Wedding Dress Soft and ethereal, Vera Wang’s mermaid wedding gown is utterly gorgeous. With a strapless pleated neckline, we love its floating Chantilly lace applique and tissue-like pouffe organza skirt. Price […]
Read MoreTop stories this week: Mulberry’s Coachella poolside party, Sarah Burton tipped to succeed Galliano, Kate Middleton’s dress designer denials and MORE!
Mulberry’s BBQ pool party at Coachella: With Coachella fever taking over the style stakes last weekend, Mulberry creative director Emma Hill decided to take it up a notch or 10 by hosting an impromptu poolside BBQ party at Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California. Sunny climes, Mulberry-dripping A-listers and a crazy concoction of foods and wonderful cocktails to keep the party going – this undoubtedly was the hippest hoodang in town! Read more here! Libulela’s Sophie Cranston denies designing the royal wedding dress: With much gossip circulating earlier in the week around Libulela’s Sophie Cranston being honoured the commission to design Kate Middeton’s wedding dress, this story too – like many before it – has fallen flat on its face. Read more here! Tomasso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi booted out from Gianfranco Ferre: Gianfranco Ferre’s creative directors Tomasso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi have departed from the Italian label. The designer duo reportedly received the red card from Paris Group, the brand’s new owners, amidst speculation that the label’s recent poor performance and dip in sales are to blame. Read more here! Is Sarah Burton next in line at Dior? Alexander McQueen’s Creative Director, Sarah Burton, is the latest recruit to the already overstretched list of names proposing John Galliano’s successor at Dior. Burton is hotly tipped to take place as Dior’s creative director in a line-up pitching Riccardo Tisci, Tom Ford, Hedi Slimane, Olivier Theyskens, Nicolas Ghesquière, Alber Elbaz, Haider Ackermann and Prabal Gurung all as hopefuls. Read more here! First look: Pamela Love for Topshop: American designer Pamela Love brings her South and Native American-inspired charm to the British high street with her debut jewellery collection for Topshop. Inspired by images of 1970’s gypsy rockers, Love’s creations depict an off-hand earthy feel, captured perfectly within strong metal designs adorned with […]
Read MoreKate Middleton shops at Warehouse for her honeymoon
If you’re a fan of Kate Middleton’s style and you clamber to get your claws on her outfits every time she steps out, you need to scoot over to Warehouse. The bride-to-be was spotted shopping at the high street store along King’s Road in London yesterday, apparently snapping up pieces for her honeymoon (maybe she’s as sick of the wedding dress rumours as the rest of us). And here’s what she bought: A lace trim blouse, £55; a feather print one shoulder dress, £45; a tropical bird print dress, £65; and a bright bandeau frill dress, £45 (all pictured above). The location of the royal couple’s honeymoon still remains a secret, but we’re guessing they’re off somewhere tropically sunny, if her purchases are anything to go by. Also, kudos where it’s due, it’s refreshing to see Kate with something other than dresses a middle aged woman might wear. Now go shop before they sell out!
Read MoreKarl Lagerfeld likes Kate Middleton’s nose
More recently than not, Kate Middleton has received a continuous flow of praise and compliments from admirers the world over – but somehow, we don’t think she’d be expecting to hear Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld‘s latest comment.
Read MoreBruno Frisoni gives his verdict on Kate Middleton’s Royal wedding footwear
Roger Vivier’s artistic director, Bruno Frisoni, has decided to give his two-pence worth when it comes to what Kate Middleton should be wearing on her big day later this month – and for once, it’s not about her wedding dress!
Read MoreWhistles re-issue Kate Middleton’s engagement blouse
Listen up all you Kate Middleton fashion lovers, the re-launch of Kate’s Reiss engagement dress is a thing of the past, now the hot buzz of attention focuses on her Whistles fitted engagement blouse – you know the other outfit she wore and styled herself – as the high-street super re-issue this one-of-a-kind piece.
Read MoreDaphne Guinness says Kate Middleton’s dress will be nothing short of astounding
Daphne Guinness has long favoured the work of Alexander McQueen, so it comes as no surprise she expects great things from the label if Kate Middleton were to ask the brand’s creative director, Sarah Burton, to design her exclusive wedding dress. Here she talks openly, and honestly, about why Burton would be the best candidate to create such an historic marital gown. “A marriage is a solemn affair. The tempest of emotions and the myriad of arrangements are giddying, and when one is faced with these, clothing seems to be the last of one’s priorities. But if the rumours of Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen being the architect of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress are to be believed, it is both wonderful news and an inspired choice. I do not use the word “architect” lightly, because one of the keys to good dressmaking is to know the rules backwards in structure – if you are to break them! And Sarah Burton most certainly does. Burton worked for such a long time – 14 years – with Lee Alexander McQueen, and this commission was clearly her calling. She is such a feminine designer and I would expect the dress to be nothing short of astounding. She will not disappoint Miss Middleton, nor the world watching. In fact, I would wager that it will be one of the most interesting and beautiful dresses ever made. Burton’s creations, after all, are the apogee of fantasy and beauty.” But what does Daphne think the dress will look like? “The dress will most likely have an imperceptible but highly evolved structure. Its elegance will appear effortless, despite the fact that an enormous amount of thought will have gone into it. My guess is that dressed in a Sarah Burton creation, Miss Middleton on her wedding day […]
Read MoreVivienne Westwood says Kate Moss will design her own wedding dress
After showing her fabulous AW11 Red Label collection at London Fashion Week on Sunday, Vivienne Westwood denies rumours that she’s first in line to design Kate Moss‘s wedding dress.
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Alexander McQueen’s Savage Beauty isn’t coming to London after all
Sad news this morning… apparently the Alexander McQueen retrospective Savage Beauty (which broke several records at the New York Metropolitan of Art) won’t be coming to London after all. Pass us the Kleenexes when you’re done sobbing, please. It was rumoured that the retrospective would eventually come to a newly revamped Victoria and Albert museum – although no one knew when – but a spokesperson from the museum confirmed yesterday that it won’t be housing the exhibition at all. We have both our conspiracy theory and optimism hats on this morning and are speculating that maybe this could be one big, fat, press-gaining ploy. After all, didn’t Sarah Burton flat out deny that she would be designing Kate Middleton’s wedding dress? If the rumours are true though, we are genuinely a little bit heartbroken, but we still have a glimmer of hope. Life needs a bit of optimism, doesn’t it? [Vogue] [Image]
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Find out what Roberto Cavalli has been up to lately, why Helena Christensen thinks supermodels are a phenomenon, and why the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition has reached a new milestone… Read how the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition has now reached its 500,000 visitor milestone – Vogue UK Find out why Helena Christensen thinks supermodels have become a phenomenon – The Cut See Roberto Cavalli’s new excercise invention – Refinery29 Find out all the secrets about Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, according to Sarah Burton – The Telegraph And finally, check out SkyShowbiz’s latest online e-shop – SkyShowbiz
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Find out why Victoria Beckham will never pose for a naked pregnancy pic, how Peacocks have launched a budget version of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, and the hot new heel loved by celebrities…
Read MoreIs Sarah Burton next in line at Dior?
As it stands, LVMH’s Bernard Arnault has insisted Dior is in no rush to name John Galliano’s successor – but while his candidates have suggested Riccardo Tisci, Tom Ford, Hedi Slimane, Olivier Theyskens, Nicolas Ghesquière, Alber Elbaz, Haider Ackermann and Prabal Gurung are all in the running for the top spot, the latest designer to enter the firing line is none other than McQueen director, Sarah Burton. While Riccardo Tisci may have been tipped the highest candidate to leave his current role and enter the world of Dior – even though he strongly states he’s happy at Givenchy – it now seems Ms. Burton is next in line to scoop the coveted role, though many may find this hard to believe given her complete dedication to carry on the late Alexander McQueen’s work. But apparently, Bernard Arnault is so transfixed by the royal family that if Burton has designed Kate Middleton’s wedding dress – which is something the fashion house strongly deny – then her chances of being offered the job would increase dramatically, reports the Cut. Just another reason to watch the royal wedding unfold next Friday!
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Pippa Middleton Is Pregnant With Her First Child
The Middleton’s have quite a bit to celebrate this year. Not only is Kate Middleton having her third baby but it appears that Pippa Middleton and hubby James Matthews are also expecting. As revealed by The Sunday Express the couple whom married in May 2017 are indeed having a baby. This is Pippa and James’ first child and naturally the mother-to-be is “thrilled and overjoyed” a friend tells The Sunday Express. Having already undergone her 12-week scan, Kate was the second person after James Matthews to be informed of her sister’s pregnancy and she was said to be “delighted” upon hearing the news. Pippa is reportedly due in October, and with Kate about to drop anytime soon, a Royal Wedding on the way and another baby to be expected from the Middleton camp, 2018 is sure to be a year to be remembered.
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All the winners of last night’s British Fashion Awards (plus what everyone wore) right here!
Hosted by George Lamb and Lauren Laverne, last night’s British Fashion Awards at London’s Savoy Hotel received a star-studded turn out, with guests including BFC Ambassador Samantha Cameron, as well as Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung, Colin Firth and even Stateside celebs siuch as Kate Hudson, Olivia Palermo and Marc Jacobs (who, by the way, is officially not taking the creative director job at Christian Dior!)
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Marc Jacobs might not be leaving Louis Vuitton after all
In case watching his face light up when he took his bow at the Louis Vuitton show wasn’t enough to prove where his loyalties lie, Marc Jacobs dished out even more hints that put an end to those Dior rumours.
Read MoreTop stories this week: Emma Watson finds LA scary, Princess Charlene of Monaco weds in Armani Prive, Mohamed Al Fayed buys luxury e-tailer Cocosa and MORE!
Emma Watson finds LA scary With the final Harry Potter film done and dusted, maybe it’s time for Hermione, sorry Emma Watson to make her move across the pond. But wait, the young starlet revealed in the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar that LA ‘scares the crap out of her’. She cites her reasons as the insane diets, botox and vanity. We aren’t one to argue with the spell binding actress, but if she wants to earn the big bucks maybe she should brave Hollywood? Read more here! Princess Charlene of Monaco weds in Armani Prive The rumour mill has been working overtime with numerous weddings this week, and we couldn’t wait to see what Princess Charlene of Monaco wore on her special day. Luckily she managed to survive the day, despite rumours of her attempts to escape, and looked beautiful in not one but two custom made dresses from Armani Prive. Read more here! Mohamed Al Fayed buys luxury e-tailer Cocosa So Mr. Al Fayed, you already own the luxury Harrods stores that sees tourists and fashionistas alike flock to the golden escalators in search of the hottest new trends. And now you’ve decided to expand your empire and buy e-tailer Cocosa. Being a man of mystery, we obviously don’t know the sum that you paid, but we’d love to know! Read more here! Pippa Middleton’s Tatler debut Ever get that feeling that your little sister is starting to copy your every move? We can imagine that’s just how the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton feels about her popular sister Pippa. First she wears a gorgeous white gown to your wedding, and then come rumours that she’s also dating a Prince and now she’s appeared on the cover of Tatler a few months after you – does anyone else sense a copy […]
Read MorePippa Middleton: an emerging style icon
If there’s one way to shoot to success overnight, you can bet it’s being the maid of honour at your sister, the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding. Before Friday, Pippa Middleton was known as Kate’s lesser-known, slightly-uglier sister, but when she stepped out in her Alexander McQueen gown at the royal wedding, she caused quite the stir. With a rear perter than most – she now has an Ass Appreciation Society on Facebook with over 170,000 fans at time of publishing, by the way – she’s found herself at the forefront of fashion chatter as an emerging style icon, and we, for one, are rather intrigued by her new-found celebrity. Here, we delve into the style of Kate’s younger sister to see what all the fuss is about… Pippa shares her sisters affection for the high street, and stepping out for her very public departure the day after the wedding, she chose a classic royal blue blazer from Zara costing £69.99. It’s reserved and regal, made modern with white skinny jeans, but it’s an appropriate choice for the occasion. Classic and elegant, Pippa’s perhaps a bit more daring in her choice of colour and cut of dress that Kate. For her sister’s reception at Buckingham Palace, she opted for an emerald floor-length silk dress by Temperley with a plunging neckline and embellishment under the bust. A tad risque for the royals, but she totally pulled it off for the evening occasion. If we’re to believe the rumours that emerged before the royal wedding on Friday, Pippa was supposedly rather vocal towards what her bridesmaid dress should be like. While we very much doubt that was the case, it takes a killer figure and serious confidence to pull of a McQueen dress like that (sorry, we couldn’t resist the obligatory bum shot). […]
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Find out why Katy Perry is suing Australian magazine NW, what designer Charlotte Todd has been up to in the build up to the royal wedding, and finally, check out Kate Middleton’s amazing style evolution over the years… Check out the latest Marc Jacobs snake clutch and cast your fashionable verdict – Purseblog Read why clothing label Halston is hiring an investment bank to explore its financial options – Vogue UK Read how Charlotte Todd (the girl who designed Kate Middleton’s iconic sheer dress) has launched her very own fashion line – The Telegraph Hear how Katy Perry is suing Australian magazine NW after they claimed she had an affair with her music producer – Marie Claire UK And finally, take a look at some of Kate Middleton’s greatest style moments over the years – SkyShowbiz
Read MoreMost memorable fashion moments of 2010
As we battle the post-holiday blues and prepare for what the new year has in store, we’re still reliving what last year had to offer – and in fashion, there were enough dramatic twists and turns to keep us on the edge of our sartorial seat all year long. From Alexander McQueen’s tragic death in February to the frenzy following William and Kate’s royal engagement in November, take a look at the highlights and lowlights that have made the most memorable fashion moments of 2010. Lee Alexander McQueen Following the designers death in February, the fashion world came together to mourn the loss of one of the world’s greatest design talents with a special memorial service at September’s London Fashion Week. His last collection was unveiled without him at a private show just one month after his death – shortly after, Sarah Burton was named as his successor, and unveiled her first solo collection at Paris Fashion Week. Celebrating his life and work, McQueen was last month honoured posthumously with the Outstanding Achievement Award at 2010’s British Fashion Awards. Naomi Campbell She’s had her fair share of controversy, what with being accused of attacking her New York driver – for which she didn’t face charges – and being sued by her former agent for perjury, but Namoi Campbell has had her ups too. Her Fashion for Relief catwalk show reunited the fashion greats for a worthy cause and went down as a storming success, Dolce & Gabbana payed special homage to her at Fashion’s Night Out, and the super picked up the Special Recognition Award at the BFA’s to boot. Fashion’s Night Out (and In) Fashion’s Night Out proved more successful in its second year than it did the first, persuading even the biggest names in fashion to get involved […]
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