A cavern of crystals was installed overnight in Paris to showcase the Prive collection of designer Giorgio Armani. The collection will be shown at the opening of Haute Couture today. His inspiration has come for the spring/summer collection has created a myriad of breath taking gowns that are a shoe in to be on display during next months Academy Awards. During an exclusive preview for just the Daily Telegraph, his gowns adorned with diamond like stones and tailored to fit snug were the light of the night. Crystals reflecting in all the lights adorned the models shoes and even their lipstick. Philip Treacy, based in London, designed halo-hats of metallic color for Armani’s spring/summer collection, almost hiding the models eyes. Even in the current recession the spring/summer season for Haute Couture is on track to be the best ever, for Read More ...
Dressing up an outfit is easy with the right jewellery, whether you choose 9 carat gold or opt for a rough cut diamond – Argos, the UK’s best loved retailer for choice, value and convenience, are kindly offering three readers the chance to win a Gold Casio Combi Watch, a real ’80′s style statement’. All you have to do is answer the following question and sign up for a fashion newsletter. Question: what unit is used to measure gold and diamonds? a) Carrots b) Carats c) Brussel Sprouts Please email the answer to catwalkfashion@xec.co.uk, and don’t forget to sign up to the newsletter to ensure your entry is valid. Competition closes Midnight, 28 February 2011.
Karl Lagerfeld has decided to quit wearing black because in his own words it is not flattering, which is quite a surprise as the famous designer is almost always seen in a black blazer, skinny tie, and trousers offset by white tee-shirts. However, Lagerfeld, who also designs for Fendi and Chanel, has decided that dark blue and grey is now his choice du jour. Lagerfeld stated that fashion is centred on the idea of change too and now that he can see that navy blue is much better on television than black due to its reflection he has changed his tune. The legendary designer is well known throughout the fashion industry and has always kept those in the biz and those who follow the biz intrigued by sharing his own little titbits about his personal life. At the moment he Read More ...
Get to grips with your new wardrobe with the Guess spring/summer 2011 lookbook. If you’re looking to mix gorgeous styles with effortless chic then the Guess lookbook is the place to start. Why wait until next season to start planning your wardrobe? Now you can feel as laid back as the styles you’ll wear, pick up a copy now and check out the hottest new looks, upcoming trends & hip new insight. The Guess spring/summer lookbook is packed with ideas on how to mix, match & combine the newest looks, colours, prints and cuts. Spicing up a casual style to add interest is vital if you want to keep looking gorgeous day after day – Gain insight and inspiration on how to mix and match as well as a few suggestions on how to add your own unique creative flair. Read More ...
Whether you want to reduce the appearance of deep set lines or simply wish to prevent the early signs of aging, the latest anti-aging skin care products can help you to turn back the clock. The areas around our eyes and mouth are often tell tale signs of our age but there are many steps that we can follow to help to slow the aging process down. As we age, our skin loses elasticity and finding the right anti-aging skin care regime can help you to hang on to that dewy glow. Finding the right cosmetics and skin care products can help to take the years off and leave your skin looking and feeling great. Lifting and tightening serums and microdermabrasion products are firm favourites especially on the Hollywood circuit. Find out about the latest anti-aging Hollywood beauty secret at Read More ...
Roger Vivier is the new partner with Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden Accessories 2011. Contestants in the showing will be vying for the prize of a six-month apprenticeship with Vivier’s French fashion house. Fashion Fringe is a platform designed to encourage new talent in the industry, and in the past its competition has showcased many of London’s most innovative designers, giving them a head start on succeeding acknowledgement and success. Past winners include Liam Fahy and Helen Robotham, who won apprenticeships at Rupert Sanderson and Jimmy Choo, respectively. Fahy now has his own designer label, and Robotham is designing accessories for Burberry. Roger Vivier’s background includes the study of sculpture at Beaux Art before turning to the design of shoes. His fascination with the theatre and music halls influenced his creations, which have been worn by such icons as Elizabeth Read More ...
A new season is upon us and it with it come the latest trends for spring. However, while there are some new and interesting trends to look out for there are a few firm favourites that come back year after year. There are a number of new contenders striving to take the spotlight when it comes to then latest fashion trends but the latest casual collection from Franklin and Marshall cannot be ignored. This label is the ultimate fashion brand when it comes to cool casual clothing for men. From preppy polo’s to fashionable t-shirts, Franklin and Marshall is for those who want to look effortless stylish. The latest collection consists of affordable wardrobe staples that will compliment almost everything in your closet. Franklin and Marshall Shirts and polos come in an array of colours to brighten up your clothing Read More ...
BeCheeky the online lingerie shop says that many women are fitting their guys out with the very latest in trendy underpants. The company is claiming that their line of patterned boxer briefs are going to be as big a hit with the men as they are with the women who are buying them. They enjoyed knockout sales over Christmas and say that Valentine scan only attract more buyers for their sexy undies range The Waxx boxer shorts are characterised by their bold, colourful patterns. It’s for this reason that they’re great as presents as you can buy a boxer that suits the recipient perfectly! For example, if you have a friend that’s seen as a bit of a womaniser then the obvious choice is the brief named ‘horny’ with pictures of scantily clad ladies on! For a boyfriend who likes to Read More ...
From February 3, the massive Swedish clothing chain H&M will be launching a collection in 10 stores with UNICEF benefiting from 10% of all sales. The collection, designed by both H&M and the young Swedish fashion blogger Elin Kling, will only be available to Swedish customers, so those of us in the UK will have to plan a vacation or business venture to one of the main cities of Stockholm, Gothenberg, Malmö or Uppsala to get a chance at buying them. The blond ‘fashionista’ Kling has reflected her own style in the collection with a typically new Swedish minimalist and modern approach, with bohemian influences which shows Kling as a spicy and raw individualist. This particularly shows itself in the decoration and materials of her pieces, nine of which are fashion and two being accessories. The balance of extremes in Read More ...
If there is one truth about women’s fashion trends, it is that they are dynamic and styles change continually from one season to the next year to year. Looking fashionable and in vogue takes work, especially when trends continually change the way they do with women’s fashions. You have to constantly stay on top of what the market is doing and pay attention to everything that is going on. Equally as difficult is trying to predict these trends, much less keep up with them. It’s fairly safe to say that some styles will become passé, others will heat up, and new trends will continually emerge throughout the ensuing year. However, considering the global economic woes at hand, we’re not looking for massive changes in the industry for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the compulsiveness and excesses of this Read More ...
Depending upon how you look at it, this could be very interesting or rather alarming, but Romeo Beckham came one place above Prince William on GQ’s list of the 30 best-dressed men in Britain. The list includes a wide range of male celebrities from racecar drivers to fashion designers, but Romeo is the only pre-adolescent to make the list. The eight-year-old middle son of David and Victoria Beckham, both fashion icons themselves, apparently takes very seriously after his parents. This is a kid who likes to dress for dinner, which makes him fairly amazing to most parents, but he also seems to prefer fashion to frolic in his spare time. While his two brothers are heading for the beach, according to his Mum Romeo would rather go to work with her and deliver his opinion on the latest fashions. The Read More ...
