This Icon delves deep into the world fashion, from small workshops in Rome the the glamorous catwalks in Paris. From the fashion capital of the world, Mylene Klass reports from behind the scenes at Paris Fashion week, and discovers what makes a simple item of clothing become an icon, Some of the highlights to look forward to include the designer Valentino Garavani talking about a selection of his most famous creations. The editor at large of Vogue Japan, Anna Dello Russo discusses her fashion passion and Icon also catches up with the designer of some of the some world’s must shoes, Christian Louboutin. Valentino Italian couturier Valentino shows CNN some of his most iconic fashion designs. Synpopsis: For almost half a century at the head of his eponymous label, Valentino dressed the most glamorous women in the world, from Jackie Read More ...
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The power of the internet with its videos of now defunct Christian Dior designer John Galliano shouting out that he loves Hitler, has the fashion world up in arms. The couturier has been with Dior’s fashion house form 15 years was allegedly making anti-Semitic comments from as long ago as October when a woman came forward saying he made insults in Paris at the trendy brasserie La Perle. Actress Natalie Portman the new face of Miss Dior Cherie perfume, who is Jewish, has expressed her hurt from the comments. Galliano has issued an apology saying that anti-Semitism and racism have no part in our society and he apologized for causing any offense to anyone. But he will pay for his crime and Paris will make sure, quite literally. He has been ordered to stand trial on charges of public insult Read More ...
Luxury Underwear Company Ahead of Others in Fashion, Opens Private Buying Club, a First in Purely Lingerie and Time Limited Specials for Members Only Fox & Rose, publicised the start of their 7th Floor Members Club Secret Sale specials. This is believed to be the very first lingerie-only buying club that is members only. Time-limited specials will be open to members only and individually selected from their elegant lingerie, seductive nightwear, and stunning loungewear. March 22 will be the first 48-hour time-limited sale with 70% deep discounts off Rosy, the French heritage brand of lingerie and Fred & Ginger, a cultic label from Britain. Members of the secret sales private club throughout the US, UK, Australia, and Europe will be edging their browsers, trying to be ready to snatch up their bargains first. Fox & Rose will be running the Read More ...
A new fashion brand will shortly be launched by home shopping giant, N. Brown, specifically targeting more mature, Internet literate women of 50 . The group, based in Manchester, sells, through its catalogues, online and feels it has found a place in the market for mature women who are looking for different choices to those of the High Street. Jacamar, the younger man brand and Marisota for larger and petite women, both of which are the fastest growing ranges in their portfolio, will now be joined by Fabrici, the latest in the range launch for N. Brown. Following a survey by N. Brown, Fabrici will be launched next week. They have identified a group not catered for by their current ranges and brands. The Fabrici customer will be aged between 56 and 65 years and fully competent on Internet. The Read More ...
The online swimwear retailer BeCheeky has reported a huge surge in women who are now looking for something different from their swimwear. They say that women no longer just want a bikini or swimsuit to wear to the beach or go swimming in. They want fashionable items made from luxurious fabrics that really make you stand out in the crowd. This season’s swimwear has taken a step away from the norm, with tradition mixing with modern. The one piece swimsuit is becoming more glamorous Roidal are producing draped suits in sumptuous materials. They are vibrant explosions of colour and have moulded cups and adjustable straps. The fabric is draped around and underneath the cups to accentuate curves. They also do a tube top swimsuit where the colour graduates to give an illusion of curves and a tiny waist. For women who are Read More ...
Famous high street retailer House of Fraser has just announced that they are launching a new and exclusive range of menswear called Label lab. The inspiration for the collection is the offbeat style synonymous with the East end of London. Individuality is the key to the brand, and the target market is free thinkers, artists and musicians. Key items in the collection are the likes of biker jackets, battered leather shirts and denim inspired by workwear. Raw edged jerseys with a distressed look, heavy striped shirts and the essential printed T shirt are also must haves in any new collection. These give the label their distinctive DNA. Monochrome colours blend with washed out hues of colour to give the label an authentic and well worn feel. Earthy shades that look oil stained, faded reds and sun bleach blue hues with Read More ...
The luxury online lingerie retailer Fox & Rose has announced a whole host of designer labels will be on their website for the new season. Princess Tam Tam, Gilda & Pearl and up and coming newcomers Shelle Belle Couture will all take their place alongside the established labels on the website. Customers can enter a virtual reality where they can view all the moat desirable underwear for Spring/Summer 2011. A riot of vibrant colour awaits from lustrous pinks and rich Bordeaux reds to zesty citrus tones and of course the ubiquitous whites and ivories synonymous with summer and brides enjoying their very own fashion moment with the upcoming royal wedding. Of particular note is Princesse Tam Tam’s zingy line entitled ‘Columbe’, featuring a green tulle with cloud motif, sure to appeal to those who like to make a bold style statement. For Read More ...
The door to flamboyant designer superstar closed when John Galliano was suspended by Christian Dior and the new fabulous at the Paris fashion week is normal again. Stella McCartney’s latest collection of flat shoes, chunky sweaters and knee high skinny skirts was heavy on clothes worn by women and very light on theatrics and it is refreshing to see McCartney ready to include a long sweater dress and black coat on the runway and not be in denial of what is life before cocktail hour. For those that dwell on the red carpet there were sheer and daring polka-dot dresses and for evening slivers of sheer mesh in navy and black panels of elegant sheaths. The catwalk theatrics welcome was overstayed as many chief executives are learning what consumers have known for decades smart money is in wearable, believable clothes. Read More ...
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NewUrban hats are designed in London, England perfecting the art of combining classic British styling with luxurious fabrics to create the fresh, modern, quintessential NewUrban look. NewUrban creates luxury hats for a fresh everyday style. With unisex designs based on the classics, NewUrban hats are served with a street style edge by updating traditional shapes with a clever use of interesting fabrics and detailing. Crafted in a selection of finest cashmere, woven wools, felts, sheepskin and panama straw, the extensive product range covers the key trends and colours for each season whilst retaining a classic feel. Styles and shapes range from the traditional and vintage end of the scale with NewUrban’s signature trilby hats and flat caps, through to fresh, on-trend hat styles. NewUrban set out to produce traditional hats but for the non-traditional urban market, trendy yet commercial but Read More ...
