Designers Ramesh Dembla, Nimirta Lalwani and Rahul Mishra tell Jayanthi Madhukar that dressing up for Diwali is less about bling and more about flaunting organic, handmade fabrics
Posted by Lucky on Oct 30, 2010
It’s that time of year when the social calendar is completely filled (at least for the lucky ones) with dinners and open house parties. For the fashion conscious, this is also the time to upgrade their wardrobes. We asked three designers, Ramesh Dembla, Nimirta Lalwani and Rahul Mishra, to suggest ensembles that give tradition an [...]
[Read More]Simon Doonan’s Jersey Shore Jokes Fail to Enthuse Fashion Crowd
Posted by Lucky on Oct 30, 2010
Every year top fashion designers, fashion editors, and fashion people gather for the Fashion Group International’s Night of Stars gala. If the CFDA Awards are fashion’s Oscars, these are like the Golden Globes — just as starry as the Oscars, but slightly less serious and with tables set with too much dinnerware! Simon Doonan hosted [...]
[Read More]The Brisbane Vintage Fashion Fair
Posted by Lucky on Oct 30, 2010
Swing dresses, 40s/50s wasp-waisted suits, stunning swing coats, sculptured cocktail dresses and more, the Brisbane Fashion Fair is a feast for lovers of retro style.
With Victorian bloomers and beaded bags, Hollywood era swimsuits, cute 60s mini dresses, and head turning hats, there’s something for everyone at this weekend long event.
But the offering is not restricted [...]
Market researcher David Wolfe discusses fashion trends for the future
Posted by Lucky on Oct 30, 2010
David Wolfe has the enviable job of traveling to all the chic locales to spot fashion and lifestyle trends. He’s been forecasting changes for 40 years, searching for the latest and greatest in London, Paris, Milan, the Riviera and LA. As creative director for the Doneger Group buying and forecasting service in New York, Wolfe [...]
[Read More]Twinkle on the cover of fashion magazine
Posted by Lucky on Oct 30, 2010
Twinkle appears on the cover of the November issue of Harper’s Bazaar that focuses on the theme of ‘fabulous at every age’.
Akshay Kumar’s wife reveals in the interview how her style statement has evolved over the years, how her work has influenced her fashion sense and how she is glad not to be a part [...]
“Project Runway” recap: Finale shocker!
Posted by Lucky on Oct 30, 2010
In past seasons of “Project Runway,” a designer’s playfulness, sense of color, pattern and a distinctive voice has won out over confidently wearable. Think Christian Siriano, Seth Aaron Henderson, Jay McCarroll and Jeffery Seblia, all former winners who made the judges sit up and take notice.
In truth, none of the past seven winners have become [...]
Katelyn Pippy: Going To College At Cornell!
Posted by Lucky on Oct 30, 2010
Katelyn Pippy is beautiful in a baby doll blue dress as she arrives at Variety’s 2010 Power of Youth event at Paramount Studios in Hollywood last weekend.
The 17-year-old Army Wives actress was also spotted at several other events during this past week in Los Angeles: the premiere of RED held at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, the [...]
Sheikha Mozah hailed as new queen of fashion by Julien Macdonald
Posted by Lucky on Oct 30, 2010
It took only three days and one rather spectacular pair of boots to elicit what is perhaps the ultimate Fashion comparison. Today, top British designer Julien Macdonald praised the style of Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, second wife of the Emir of Qatar, saying that “not since Jackie O has any first lady had [...]
[Read More]Chinese Designer Has Big Dreams for International Fashion World
Posted by Lucky on Oct 28, 2010
Mary Ho, one of China’s most famous fashion designers, premiered her latest clothing designs at a fashion show in the Beijing Hotel on Tuesday as part of the festivities for Beijing Fashion Week.
Beforehand, Ho held a press conference that drew many journalists from the Chinese media. The press conference and fashion show were sponsored by [...]
Wills Fashion Week features designers Nidhi, Divya Gambhir
Posted by Lucky on Oct 28, 2010
Fashion designers Nidhi and Divya Gambhir showcased their latest collection ‘Walnut’ on the third day of the ongoing Wills Fashion Week in New Delhi.
The collection was inspired by the late 60′’s music but made to appeal to today’’s buyers.
Designer Nidhi Gambhir said the collection was made keeping in view the needs and liking of everyone [...]
Saher Dia’s collection dazzles crowds at Dubai Fashion Week
Posted by Lucky on Oct 28, 2010
The much awaited Saher Dia Spring/Summer line dazzled crowds at Day 5 of Dubai Fashion Week during 24th October, 2010 to 28th October, 2010 at atlantis, United Arab Emirates. The creations on display were three types of gowns: evening wear, bohemian chic and bridal wear.
Simple gowns in gold, white and nudes with shoulder and bust [...]
Designer Vera Wang mines 20 years of her own label for 20 life lessons
Posted by Lucky on Oct 28, 2010
NEW YORK, N.Y. — To make a name for yourself in fashion, especially a household name, there’s a lot to learn about timing, trends, egos. Vera Wang has mastered many of those lessons in the 20 years she’s led her own namesake company.
Wang made a list for the Associated Press of 20 nuggets of wisdom [...]
Kate Middleton snubs Fashion For The Brave dinner for war heroes
Posted by Lucky on Oct 28, 2010
To the dismay of the organisers of the glittering Fashion For The Brave dinner, which raised money for Help For Heroes and the Army Benevolent Fund, Prince William’s girlfriend, Kate Middleton, not only failed to show up for the event but didn’t even bother to reply to her invitation.
Others rose to the occasion. Dame Shirley [...]
Posted by Lucky on Oct 28, 2010
Metro FM announced the nominees for the 10th Annual Metro FM Music Awards at Randlords, Braamfontein. Celebrities, socialites, artists and fans all joined in to celebrate the past year in urban South African music. This Frock Reporter was there and, as promised, I brought back pictures. I must say, some of the people present really [...]
[Read More]2010 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
Posted by Lucky on Oct 27, 2010
Relative outsider Thomas Tait beat more established nominees, Louise Goldin, Mary Katrantzou, Chau Har Lee and Hermione de Paula to scoop the 2010 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize last night, in an awards ceremony at The Dorchester hotel in London.
The 22-year-old fashion designer won a career-changing £25,000 grant, which will go towards creating his next collection, [...]
