Whether he’s wearing it or sending it down the catwalk, John Galliano‘s got a signature style that’s as far fetched as fashion gets. Now, the Dior creative director is turning his design marvel to menswear for a second time. As more designers brainstorm pieces for the boys , most recently Victoria Beckham and Matthew Williamson , King of Couture John Galliano has announced a new, lower-priced diffusion line for men which will sit alongside his current menswear and womenswear offerings. His inspiration? Himself. “I was inspired by memories of my twenty-year old self,” Galliano told Vogue UK of the collection, called ‘Galliano’. “I was fashion-obsessed yet starved of choice in clothes. We used to take our vintage market finds and pull them apart and recombine them to create our own mixed-up signature looks.” Aimed at men who want to express their own ideas and identity through their style, Galliano’s contemporary offering attempts to capture the attitude of the London rock scene. “It’s not just the girls who want to party and be able to pepper their wardrobe with urban essentials, the boys want this option too – and to have those pieces in denim, leather and something that has that quirky signature Galliano identity. They want high fashion but not the high fashion prices, so I wanted to create a collection that could inspire as much as bridge that gap.” The new collection will launch at Milan Menswear Fashion Week on January 18.
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Megan Fox in Armani’s SS10 campaigns
Remember us telling you about Megan Fox becoming the face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans? The first snaps are in , and they’re a-sizzling as we speak.
Read MoreBurberry’s back in Britain
Is it too soon for a February count down? With news that Jonathan Saunders will be showing in London again come February’s Fashion Week, news has hit that Burberry’s Prorsum womenswear collection will also come back to the capital.
Read MoreAntonio Berardi’s not Gaga over Lady G
It seems not everyone is desperate to get a piece of Lady Gaga and her sartorial style choices. Whilst most people would jump at the chance to team up with the Gaga girl, a certain Mr. Antonio Berardi refused to work with the, er, peculiar performer.
Read MoreEmporio Armani’s Foxxy frock
Ooh, Emporio Armani has designed a new dress inspired by the strapless fuchsia Giorgio Armani Prive number Megan Fox wore to the Moscow premiere of Transformers 2. The new design comes after blockbuster beauty Megan Fox was named as the next face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans over a month ago, taking over from Victoria Beckham. The dress, which, judging from Armani’s sketch is the spitting image of the Giorgio Armani Prive dress that Megan Fox wore on the red carpet, has just landed in Emporio Armani stores nationwide (in time for the festive season), and is set to sell at $980 (around £600). This is the latest in a string of events that link the actress du jour and Armani together; she was front row at his Prive show, he snapped her up to front Emporio Armani next season, she wore a Prive dress to her movie’s premiere, and now he’s designed a dress based on that one she wore. BFFs, perhaps? Meanwhile, shooting has already taken place with Fox for her SS10 campaigns where the actress will appear across billboards and ads clad in Emporio Armani Underwear , something tells us those images will be sizzling.
Read MoreBritish Fashion Awards 2009
With the nominees short-listed, all we could do was wait. Finally, on Wednesday evening as the fashion elite gathered at the Royal Courts of Justice in London’s Strand for the British Fashion Awards 2009, we got our answers.
Read MoreAudrey’s auction: Hepburn history
There was a whole lot of Hepburn history to be had on Wednesday as Audrey Hepburn enthusiasts from all walks of life gathered for an auction of some of the legendary lady’s most iconic ensembles.
Read MoreMarc Jacobs on the CFDA and Anna Wintour
Following on from his recent revelations about that Louis Vuitton dog carrier and Victoria Beckham, Marc Jacobs has spilled the beans again, this time revealing he only attends the CFDA awards because Anna Wintour makes him.
Read MoreWin a $250 gift certificate and a copy of Fierce Style!
Calling all Christian Siriano fans! We have 25 copies of his latest book, Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self to giveaway. In his fab new book Siriano shares his fashion wisdom and also features great tips from his celeb friends which include, Nina Garcia, Heidi Klum, Victoria Beckham and more. If that’s not enough, one lucky winner will receive a $250 gift certificate from Payless to purchase items from the Christian Siriano for Payless line! To win a copy of Siriano’s book and to enter the draw for the $250 gift certificate just click here, and fill in the entry form by October 31st 2009 11.59pm est. It’s as easy as that…. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on November 5th 2009. This sweepstake is available to U.S residents only. Good luck!
Read MoreLindsay Lohan faces flack… again
Oh dear. Lindsay Lohan’s got in the neck again, this time from Giambattista Valli.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Maria Grachvogel
Think elegance, think sophistication, think class. They were the overruling themes at Maria Grachvogel’s Spring/Summer presentation. Held on Sloane Street yesterday, the collection was a far cry from the hot pants and corset dresses seen at her 2000 show, which featured guest model, Victoria Beckham. Grachvogel took us back to uptown 1964 with this wonderfully demure collection inspired by Hitchcock’s beautiful women who were seen as powerful and racy yet glamourous and serene.
Read MoreCavalli’s not concerned with the credit crunch
Roberto Cavalli “doesn’t care” about the recession. The fashion designer insists the current economic crisis has not affected him and encouraged people to “love each other” to get them through hardship. He said: “I never pay attention to costs – it’s not attractive to speak about numbers. Why can’t we just focus on the beauty of an object? “I don’t know anything about the financial crisis. We’ll make a recovery by everyone loving their life, each other, and being positive.” The Italian designer also claimed he doesn’t mind his friend Victoria Beckham modelling for rival fashion house Armani because they pay her more than he could.
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Glorious Gladiators
Ever since Sienna wore them during her boho years, the Gladiator has been returning year after year as a summer staple. The essential item for laid back cool, this sandal is easy to wear and can be paired with anything from that fashion-forward body con dress to hot to trot harem pants. These Giuseppe Zanotti’s are the favourite choice for the likes of Victoria Beckham and Nicole Richie and can be found at
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Read MoreDolce and Gabbana to venture online
Dolce and Gabbana are set to launch their online store next Tuesday. The Italian fashion house’s site, dandgstore.com, will sell clothes, accessories, beachwear, eyewear and jewellery, which will be available to 31 countries worldwide. Speaking about the website, Stefano Gabbana told WWD.com: ‘The online boutique is like a game. It’s a fun and immediate way to shop, without space or time limitations. We are confident it will get people even closer to D and G’s dynamic universe.’
Read MoreElizabeth Taylor’s hat order
The Hollywood legend recently placed the order with royal milliner Philip Treacy, after she was impressed with his quick response to her fashion query. Treacy revealed: ‘Her assistant called me up asking for hair pin and I sent her a message back asking if she wanted a hat to go with it. It turns out that she did – she wanted lots of them!’ Taylor asked the hat creator to meet her at a London hotel so he could show off his designs – and while he picked hats for her to wear, the 81-year-old screen star entertained him with songs and cocktails. Treacy explained: ‘We spent two evenings at her suite at The Dorchester hotel fitting them, looking in the mirror. She even sang a song for us and ordered us cocktails. She doesn’t need an excuse to buy that many, she invented celebrity extravagance.’
Read MoreZoe Kravitz working with Wang
Zoe Kravitz is the new face of Vera Wang’s Princess perfume. The actress-and-musician – who is the daughter of rocker Lenny Kravitz – will begin fronting the campaign this autumn, taking over from its current star Camile Belle. Further details of the partnership, including when the campaign will be shot and who by, are yet to be released. Zoe, 20, fronts Philadelphia band Elevator Flight, and has appeared in a number of films including 2007’s ‘No Reservations’, alongside Catherine Zeta Jones and Aaron Eckhart, and ‘The Brave One’, featuring Jodie Foster, which was released the same year.
Read MoreDancing designer Vera Wang
Vera Wang is to appear on ‘Dancing With the Stars’. The US fashion designer in said to be in talks to appear in the next series of the US TV talent show, which is set to premiere on the ABC network on September 21. E! News reports: ‘A source tells us that designer Vera Wang has signed on to compete for next season’s disco ball trophy.’
Read MoreHermes breeding crocodiles
Hermes are breeding their own crocodiles to meet demand for their leather bags. There is a waiting list of several years for some of the French luxury group’s exotic-skin bags – which cost around $50, 000 – and so executives have decided to establish their own farms to create a bigger supply. Chief executive Patrick Thomas told Reuters: ‘We are now breeding our own crocodiles on our own farms, mainly in Australia. The world is not full of crocodiles, except the stock exchange. ‘We cannot face demand. We have massive over-demand. We are limited by our ability to train new craftsmen.’
Read MoreThe Met Costume Institute Gala 2009: Cocktail Hour
Aside from the gowns, short cocktail dresses were also popular. Kate Moss led the way in a one shouldered gold Marc Jacobs minidress. Don’t you just love the turban? Lucky Kate had the headgear created especially for her by Stephen Jones. Victoria Beckham also wore Marc Jacobs, but I can’t say I loved her dress. As usual she seemed to be trying too hard, regardless she still managed to send the
Read MoreCostume Institute Gala: The event of the season
The Costume Institute Gala is tonight. It really is the event of the year, when you can watch the most glamorous starlets dressed in the most creative of gowns. This year the theme is ‘Model as Muse’ and there have been hundreds of rumours over who is dressing who. This is what we do know: Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss are co-hosting alongside Anna Wintour, Madonna and Victoria Beckham are on Marc Jacobs’ table and that Madonna will be dressed in Louis Vuitton whilst Victoria has opted for Marc Jacobs. We have also heard that Karl Lagerfeld and Matthew Williamson won’t be attending.
Read MoreKate Moss in sci-fi Balmain
Although she has been facing some stiff competition from Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss always tends to be the first when it comes to trends. Last night Kate was spotted out and about in a Balmain dress hot off the Autumn/Winter 09 catwalks. She started her evening at Nobu and then headed off for canapes and champagne at Movida nightclub to celebrate the launch of the new White Light diamond, and was joined by lots of lovely celebs including David Walliams, Noel Fielding, Rhys Ifans, Jo Wood and Bobby Gillespie.
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap : The ‘Glamazon’ Heel
This summer we’re going glamazon! We’re talking animal prints, snake skin, beads, tassels and jungle colours. This trend stampeded onto the fashion radar in the shape of Louis Vuitton’s gorgeous tribal heels which became the choice of fashion royalty such as Victoria Beckham and MFL fave Alexa Chung. Whilst the LV beauties will set you back over £1500 there are some great alternatives out there such as these Marc Jacobs python-insert sandals available at netaporter.com and
Read MoreRihanna to launch fragrance
If you could smell like anyone who would it be? Would it be 50s glamour in the form of Marilyn Monroe? Or perhaps the scent of wealth a la Victoria Beckham? No I know who you want to smell like, it’s Rihanna isn’t it?! Of course it is. And what would you like your boyfriend to smell of? It has to be Kanye West and Jay-Z. Yes, this is just the next line of fragrances to be hitting our shelves.
Read MoreIs Anne the new Posh?
Oh fashion is a fickle world. One minute a designer is declaring his undying admiration for you and the next he’s moved onto the next ‘new hot thing’. Well this is the tale of woe for Victoria Beckham. It wasn’t that long ago that Vicky and Marc Jacobs were BFFs, all hugging and strutting and of course climbing out of paper bags. But now rumours are rife that Anne Hathaway is the new Marc Jacobs muse.
Read MoreLiam Gallagher, a fashion designer?
So who is your fashion icon? Perhaps Victoria Beckham, or Kate Moss or maybe even Lady GaGa. If you were a guy, or perhaps you are, who is your male fashion icon? Would it ever be Liam Gallagher? Well whatever your style, be prepared for Pretty Green. That’s the name of the latest fashion line from the not so fashion designer Liam Gallagher. The Oasis star is launching a label that will include denim, footwear, casual coats and accessories.
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Nina Ricci AW09
It’s not over until the fat lady sings, or in Olivier Theyskens case till his contract ends in October. Rumours surrounding Theyskens employment at Nina Ricci have been rampant and the current situation sounds something like this – Theyskens was officially fired earlier this year, but he wasn’t selling, Theyskens delivered an incredibly “saleable collection.
Read MoreKiller-heel watch: Warning may induce foot pain!
It’s no secret that we have an unhealthy obsession with shoes here at My Fashion Life, and this has been a great week for fantasizing over footwear. While gulping down our coffee and sifting through Google reader we couldn’t help but highlight some of the footwear featured in news stories this week to share with you guys. Here are the top 5 heels on our wishlist…
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Louise Amstrup AW09
Danish born Louise Amstrup, showcased her third London Fashion Week show at Vauxhall Fashion Scout on Sunday, and having recently been selected to open the season’s Copenhagen Fashion Week with her AW09 collection, expectations were high. A series of strong silhouettes, including sharp shoulders and jutting hips created powerful shapes down the runway, emulating the hard-edged tailoring seen at Marc Jacobs and (dare I say it?) Victoria Beckham. Splashes of lemon yellow and burnt orange were compartmentalised against dark hues in black leather and heavy wool, creating an 80’s – yes you heard right, 80’s again – flash of leotards, leggings and oversized jackets which were softened by sheer panels and luscious, ragged frills.
Read MoreArmani’s store opening attracts a star-studded clientele
Yesterday we showed you a sneak peek at Armani’s new megaflagship store, and it would seem we weren’t the only ones interested. The stars flocked to the store opening including Leonardo DiCaprio and Alicia Keys. But it wasn’t just the glitz and glamour that had people talking. Armani has announced that he is making a $1 million donation to The Fund for Public Schools in honour of his store opening. Armani made the announcement of this great act of philanthropy in a press conference with the Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, the vice-chair of The Fund for Public Schools Caroline Kennedy and the Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education. The money will support an Armani Arts Institute that will help arts programs in public schools across New York. Mayor Bloomberg also let slip that Armani had travelled on the subway in order to visit a school in the Bronx which his money would aid. We do like it when Armani plays nice. As for the party, it was very stylish. Victoria Beckham stole the limelight in a tiny Armani dress, that showed off her amazing pins. And it was nice to see that Peaches had bothered to brush her hair. But let’s be honest the only people we were looking at were Chace Crawford and Josh Hartnett, they are almost as yummy as those Armani chocolates. [Source, Images]
Read MoreNew York Fashion Week: William Rast AW09
Last night, William Rast not only brought in the celebrities (naturally Jessica Biel was there to support her man, she is stunning!) but also pulled in fashions heavyweights , Anna Wintour (she is tiny!) and Carine Roitfeld (she is amazing!). It was obvious not just from Wintour and Roitfeld’s presence but also from the collection that Justin Timberlake, his partner Trace Ayala and fellow creative directors Marcella and Johan Lindeberg are pushing for credibility in the fashion industry.
Read MoreMadonna gets steamy with Jesus
No, don’t worry it’s nothing blasphemous, just very very sexy. For the March issue of W Magazine, Madonna (who refuses to age) stars in a seriously saucy shoot with model Jesus Luz. The very gorgeous 22-year-old model Jesus is rumoured to be Madonna’s tomboy. And we can report that they do make a very gorgeous couple.
Read MoreThe Olsen’s become tailors
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have managed that virtually impossible goal, of being a celeb and creating a successful fashion line. But like other successful celebrities turned designers, such as Victoria Beckham and Gwen Stefani, it is thanks to their unique sense of style. It is of course also helped by distancing themselves from the brand, like Gwen, using a completely unrelated name has lured in unsuspecting fashionistas. And now, thanks to the huge success of The Row, the Olsen’s have decided to launch a menswear line. The name The Row is a perfect fit, as the twins named their brand after Savile Row, which is London’s premium tailoring street, it is therefore a perfect base for a men’s collection. Interestingly, they insist on all their garments being made in America, whilst most turn to Italy or Paris for premium or China for cost, they remain loyal to American industry. “That’s our thing , an American brand made in America. When we looked in the men’s market, we couldn’t really find basics you could wear with designer, explains Ashley. The collection will launch with basics including blazers and trousers, which if the womenswear collection is anything to go by will be wearable with an edge and The Olsens admit to seeking inspiration from other men’s designers such as Tom Ford and male icons like Brad Pitt. There are 35-items in the range, with price tags you would expect from a premium collection. A t-shirt will set you back $230, whilst a cashmere overcoat costs $3,200. The Olsen’s know style, that can’t be disputed, and whilst you may worry that they won’t be capable of tackling the tricky men’s market, having chosen a palette of neutrals suggests they know what they’re doing. But the Olsen’s aren’t the only child stars jumping on […]
Read MoreMost memorable moments of 2008!
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on 2008. Here are the highlights… 1. Carla Bruni
Read MoreMadonna and her revolving heels
As soon as Victoria Beckham stepped out in those
Read MoreBeyonce in Gareth Pugh. Who would have thought?
Style icon… Beyonce…the two words are rarely (if ever) uttered in the same sentence. Is that about to change? Since the un-official announcement of her marriage to Jay-Z and the announcement of a third solo album…oh and an alter ego dubbed Sasha Fierce, B’s sense of style has done a u-turn.
Read MoreThe Cult of Herve Leger
Herve Leger’s body-con ‘bandage dress’ first hit the scene in the 1980s. In an era known for volume – shoulder pads, MC Hammer pants, big hair, puff ball prom dresses – Leger’s sculpted sheaths that shaped and smoothed the feminine silhouette in all the right places were a breath of fresh air.
Read MoreMischa Barton on Posh’s sense of style
“Posh doesn’t strike me as particularly stylish. I don’t think she’s a good example of British style at all. I don’t dress for anybody else, and I think the reason people like my style is that I do my own thing.” – Mischa Barton
Read MoreAll Hail The New Man-Bag!
We all covet that elusive one-of-a-kind couture piece, something which provokes envious stares, lustful glances and jealous whispers. Well ladies, I’m here to tell you that most of us already have one at our disposal but aren‘t showcasing it to its true potential; the newest accessory that with a little bit of effort can match every outfit in your wardrobe seamlessly, is the boyfriend.
Read MoreThe Godfather of Fashion: Richard Blackwell in a Coma
Mr Blackwell, the fashion critic responsible for naming and shaming the worst dressed celebs around has been in a coma since Saturday after suffering from a bad fall at his home. Although the 85yr old former designer and actor is said to be battling with a serious infection he has regained consciousness and is now moving his hands and blinking. Blackwell is best known for his annual worst dressed lists which have been going strong for 48 years. Just last year he crowned Source]
Read MorePractically Posh: The Smart Girls’ Guide to a Glam Life
We’re exposed to the world of wealthy celebrities every day, splashing their money around like it grows on trees. They make having children, throwing parties and looking fabulous seem very easy, but we seem to forget that they have a gaggle of helpers on hand to make looking posh easier than it actually is. Enter the new book of the moment by writer Robyn Moreno called ‘Practically Posh’. It’s the every day girls guide to living that glamorous life , without the hefty bank balance.
Read MoreFashion Fix: Charlize Shines At Hancock Premiere
Charlize Theron heats up the red carpet at the Hancock premiere [Fabsugar] InStyle.com launches new accessories blog – [My Jewel Box] Agyness Deyn cements her icon status as Mulberry christens their new bag after the model [The Purse Blog] Victoria Beckham to debut her collection of dresses at NY Fashion Week [
Read MoreCFDA Awards 2008: The winners are announced!
Last night the New York Public Library played host to the CFDA awards. America’s top fashion professionals came together to attend the annual ceremony and of course, celebrate fashion. This year the most coveted awards were handed to…
Read MoreCelebrity Labels: Katie Holmes for Armani
Since Katie Holmes became Victoria Beckham there’s been much speculation as to whether she would follow in her footsteps and make attempts to enter the fashion industry. Well, it appears that the actress couldn’t resist.
Read MoreClaudia Schiffer’s got a new job!
Claudia Schiffer will be joining the judging panel at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week. The supermodel will help to choose the winner of the £20,000 River Island Gold award. Schiffer follows in the footsteps of previous judges, Alber Elbaz, Artistic Director Lanvin, Stefano Pilati, Creative Director of Yves Saint Laurent, Christopher Bailey, Creative Director Burberry and Victoria Beckham. Celebrating 21 years in fashion, Schiffer said of her latest role,
Read MoreProject Runway Season 4 Finale: And the Winner is…
Alas! the winner of Project Runway was crowned last night. The collections that the final three designers showcased at Bryant Park were the strongest out of all of the seasons of the show thus far. Jillian, Rami and Christian all put together amazing presentations that showed off their incredible talent and their genuine passion and dedication. It was extremely moving to see the raw emotions surrounding the last challenge (Christian being unusually nervous and insecure was absolutely priceless).
Read MoreInterviews: Fashion Editor, Hadley Freeman
I’m an avid fan of award winning fashion journalist, Hadley Freeman, she isn’t afraid to say exactly what she thinks and I either find myself in full agreement or total disagreement of her opinions (there’s never a grey area). As Deputy Fashion Editor at The Guardian and contributing editor for British Vogue, Hadley knows fashion like the back of her hand. Her latest book That extra half an inch“… but we won’t hold that against her!
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Read MoreFront row glamour at its finest!
Dita Von Teese, Claudia Schiffer and Victoria Beckham did their best to add a wow factor to Roland Mouret’s presentation in Paris this week. But no matter how much they posed and pouted, nothing could distract us from fantasising over their shoes. Oh, the shoes!!!
Read MoreThe Spring Adverts We Cant Get Enough Of!
1. Marc Jacobs: Can you guess the owner of these teeny tiny legs? They belong to Victoria Beckham! The ad below is the first in a series featuring Victoria and we’re screaming from the rooftops that “this is a match made in heaven!” The concept is absolutely brilliant and so funny!
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