Coco Chanel may be one of the most highly regarded names in fashion’s history, but one man would have it told another way – Karl Lagerfeld has suggested Coco’s legacy isn’t quite as iconic as it would appear.
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Weekly Round-up
Find out why Stephen Jone’s is Hollywood-bound, read about the Beckhams’ biggest fashion regrets, and was Crystal Renn Photoshopped to look thinner?… You may be used to seeing Stephen Jones’s hats in Hollywood movies – Coco Before Chanel and Elizabeth – but you might just see the milliner himself in Madonna’s latest movie – Vogue UK Want to know what Reiss has in store next next season? If the brand’s latest campaign film is anything to go by, it’s dark, a little bit eerie but incredibly cool – Elle UK Je ne regrette rien were the words most definitely not uttered by David Beckham when he was asked about his and Victoria’s fashion faux pas. Forget double denim, remember quadruple leather, anyone? – Elle UK Will Proenza Schouler ever let us forget about the PS1? As if we haven’t been lusting after one for long enough, there’s now two new colours. We’ll take the grey, thanks – Purseblog Controversy alert: Crystal Renn says she was Photoshopped to look thinner in that Fashion for Passion T-shirt shoot – the Cut
Read MoreKarl Lagerfeld to re-enter the mass market?
The inimitable designer may well be famed for his love of all things luxury, but make no mistake that Karl Lagerfeld won’t rest until he’s conquered the other end of the spectrum: the mass market.
Read MorePETA snap at Hermes
Hermes has been blasted for breeding crocodiles to make bags. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) branded the French luxury group ‘outdated’ for
Read MoreNew York Fashion Week: Catwalk without a catwalk & designer’s without shows
The evil credit crunch is having a grave effect on all our lovely fashions. Not only are we fearing for the demise of our favourite stores but now fashion week is being targeted. Firstly it was announced that designers Betsey Johnson and Vera Wang as well as Monique Lhuillier and Marc Jacobs is not going to be having an after party. And he’s cutting his show’s guest list from the usual 2000 to a tiny 900, so don’t be disappointed if your invite doesn’t appear in the post! Now, the ever talented explained that the lavish affairs we have become accustomed to have not always been the case, “Fashion shows started as small presentations, not as mega celebrity front rows. It is a new world and we are going to have to do business differently. British Vogue, welcomed the change saying, “To present so many shows in so many different cities seems an anachronistic way of doing things. Whilst I applaud the designers for scaling back the unnecessary lavishness, it does seem a little sad. Fashion Weeks are for fashion lovers the most exciting times of the year. We look forward to seeing the trends, looking at the pictures, seeing who went and who wore what. It would have given a little respite from the doom and gloom. Let’s just hope they’ve all designed bright colours for
Read MoreLobe & behold: Extreme earrings
We’re used to designers “pushing boundaries and creating completely unwearable and impractical items. Like those ridiculous heel-less high heels from Victoria even you looked mind-bogglingly ridiculous). Now it’s time for our poor earlobes to take a battering, and surgeons have warned that this is one dangerous trend.
Read MoreBank of England: Enforcers of fashion
You’d better watch out Trinny and Susannah! There’s a new fashion police in town, they’re a force to be reckoned with and they go by the name of… The Bank of England. Yes, it would seem that the Bank of England has felt the need to offer it’s female employees styling tips. The Bank of England recently held a seminar in which they advised female workers on what clothes and make up to wear. Titled ‘Dress for Success’, the seminar intended to highlight how to look professional. However, judging by a memo leaked from the meeting, the comments made were something you would expect a bitchy fashionista to say, not an upstanding corporation. Titled the ‘Dress for Success’ seminar, the idea was that the session would explain how to look professional. However, a memo was unfortunately leaked from the meeting and comments made are something you would expect a bitchy fashionista to say, not an upstanding corporation: For example, when talking about accessories the female employees were warned that white high heels would make them look “professional, but not one you want to be associated with. Other non-desirable accessories included overfilled handbags, rings, double pierced ears and ankle chains. I mean when was the last time you saw an ankle chain?! Other comments included: “Look professional, not fashionable; be careful with perfume; always wear a heel of some sort, a maximum of two inches and always wear some sort of make up, even if it’s just lipstick. As you can imagine, uproar has followed, and The Bank of England has been labelled as sexist and workers have been advised that they could seek legal action. The Telegraph further reported that a spokesman for the Bank of England said: “This is not a bank dress code or anything to do with […]
Read MorePamela Anderson & Vivienne Westwood: A dynamic duo
So we’ve lost count of the amount of celebrity advertising campaigns, we were wowed by Katie, deflated by Lindsay and envious of Victoria. But possibly the strangest pairing looks to be the best. We knew it was coming, but what to expect? Pamela Anderson isn’t the first person you think of when you hear Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 09 campaign. But you know what? It works. Shot in Pamela’s Malibu trailer by legendary photographer Juergen Teller and stars Pamela, the Grande Dame herself and her husband Andreas Kronthaler. It was always going to be tongue in cheek. Vivienne’s designs are all about sex and the feminine form, and who is better than the breathing blow up doll herself? But what do you think? Is it clever and stylish or tacky and try-hard?
Read MoreBerardi’s heel-less boots: To heel or not to heel?
That is the question. Well, maybe only for those of us that get the option of receiving a special order package from Antoni Berardi.Enter: the Beckhams. As long time fashion friend to the immaculate couple, Berardi stole the show when the two launched their latest fragrance at Macy’s New York, with Victoria tottering around in her Antoni Berardi, platform non-heels.
Read MoreFashion Fix: The Rachel Zoe Project Makes its Debut
Hadley Freeman gives her hilarious take on The Rachel Zoe Project [Posh goes for the chop (just not as short…)[
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2007 Fashion Trends: 10 of the best!
Eclectic is the word that comes to mind when we think of the trends that hit us this year. Styles came and went at a frenzied pace, some we loved, some wouldn’t go away soon enough. It was also the year that designers took their collections mainstream, partnering with high street stores to democratise fashion. From high waist lines to ballet flats galore, 2007 fashion was quite timeless. Here’s a look at the best fashion trends in 2007! 10. High-Waist Lines We still get chills when we think of that dreaded Jessica Simpson photo (this look is not for everyone. But after we caught a glimpse of Eva Mendes sporting this saucy, high-waist pencil skirt, we wanted to try looking like a sexy pin-up girl too! 9. Christian Louboutin Heels Manolo who? After years of absolute domination thanks to our favourite show, SATC, we finally saw another designer, Christian Louboutin, steal the soles of celebrities everywhere making a little flash of a red from the bottom of your shoe an accessory and fashion statement in itself. For more advice on fashionable shoes, check out Shoe Adviser for the latest shoe reviews. 8. Ballet Flats Three cheers for a trend that gave our weary feet a rest! Ballet flats did away with their once orthopedic image, and became staples for on-the-go, jet-setting gals everywhere. Hopefully this fashion godsend will stick with us a little while longer. 7. Year-round Scarves No matter the temperature outside, leaving home without a scarf around the neck left us feeling a little bit exposed. Overwhelming celeb’s tiny frames, we couldn’t help but wonder if Hollywood starlets were trying to keep warm or shield themselves from the paparazzi. 6. Belt it out Creating girly silhouettes with belts of all shapes and sizes was all the rage this year. From wide, […]
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