The new cool in Milan fashion
Posted by Lucky on Mar 2, 2010
Milan fashion has always been about overt sexiness. Tight, bright and sparkly. But all that has changed, says Jess Cartner-Morley
Milan fashion week used to be so simple. It did sexy. Molto sexy. Revealing, attention-seeking frocks of the it-does-what-it-says-on-the-tin, hormone-charging variety. Some seasons it was sexy-boho, sometimes it was fierce-sexy, sometimes it was Lolita-sexy, but – [...]
Trudy’s dedicates fashion show to real women with Real Curves
Posted by Lucky on Feb 26, 2010
Not every bride is a “perfect 10.” In fact, sizes 14 and 16 are the two most common sizes ordered, according to designers at Enzoani, one of the country’s leading bridal manufacturers. Even in California, where women are seemingly obsessed with squeezing into their skinny jeans, plus sizes in bridal are ordered daily. And that’s [...]
[Read More]Burberry first to broadcast 3D show at London’s Fashion Week
Posted by Lucky on Feb 26, 2010
Thunder clapped and rain poured down inside the huge marquee. The label might be 154 years old, but is so much at the forefront of catwalk technological innovation the brand can even control the weather.
Well, not quite. The rain was a filmed projection beamed on to screens inside the tent. But the label was the [...]
London Fashion Week | Burberry’s Christopher Bailey
Posted by Lucky on Feb 26, 2010
For the second season running, Burberry showed its Prorsum collection at the end of London fashion week. It’s quite fun, all things considered — all the big editors come out, Rachel Zoe turns up, and a bit of quality and excitement gets injected into proceedings. And people harass Christopher Bailey, too. Seriously, the whole of [...]
[Read More]Student designers show their stuff at Wear in the World fashion show
Posted by Lucky on Feb 25, 2010
I think student fashion shows are really interesting to attend, and every year I look forward to them. The students are completely invested in the creative process and totally immersed in exploring their artistic vision. It’s exciting to see them living their dream while their creations grace the runway.
There are always a few standouts from [...]
De Grisogono on the catwalk at Naomi Campbell’s Haiti relief fashion show
Posted by Lucky on Feb 25, 2010
Pixie Geldof, Freddie Flintoff and Jo Wood were among the celebrities wearing de Grisogono pieces at Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief charity fashion show for Haiti.
The event took place last week at Somerset House and the proceeds went towards the Haiti relief efforts. Fashion For Relief took centre stage at the British Fashion Council’s official London [...]
London Fashion Week | Burberry’s Christopher Bailey
Posted by Lucky on Feb 25, 2010
For the second season running, Burberry showed its Prorsum collection at the end of London fashion week. It’s quite fun, all things considered — all the big editors come out, Rachel Zoe turns up, and a bit of quality and excitement gets injected into proceedings. And people harass Christopher Bailey, too. Seriously, the whole of [...]
[Read More]Lily Collins Checks out London Fashion Week
Posted by Lucky on Feb 24, 2010
Lily Collins pulls her hair back for a couple of London Fashion Week shows earlier in the week.
The 19-year-old actress checked both the Matthew Williamson show and the Pringle of Scotland Fashion Show at the Serpentine Gallery.
Lily also stopped by the Love Ball, in aid of The Naked Heart Foundation, at The Roundhouse on Tuesday [...]
London stays vibrant with young fashion talent
Posted by Lucky on Feb 22, 2010
LONDON — London’s taste for the avant garde makes it vital for young talent and veterans alike, designers and industry watchers said, brushing aside fears the city is being squeezed out by rivals Milan, New York and Paris.
“It is eclectic. The diversity you have in London you just don’t have anywhere else,” Kinder Aggugini, an [...]
London Fashion Week: Nicola Roberts wows with a daring thigh-skimming skirt at Vivienne Westwood catwalk show
Posted by Lucky on Feb 22, 2010
Fashionista: Nicola Roberts, who was at the Vivienne Westwood Red Label show last night, has become a keen follower of fashionShe’s slowly but surely morphed into a fashionista since her humble beginnings with Girls Aloud.
And Nicola Roberts proved she can pull off a show-stopping look when she made an appearance at Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label [...]
London Fashion Week: Twenty8Twelve Autumn/Winter 2010/2011 collection
Posted by Lucky on Feb 22, 2010
As Covent Garden played host to the BAFTAS, just down the road, on the banks of the River Thames, London Fashion Week was in fierce and stylish competition with its own global superstars, red carpet-worthy gowns and the ‘premiere’ of a new movie, starring Sienna Miller.
Ms Miller played a sexy rock-chick in a short film [...]
Triumph for British fashion at Baftas
Posted by Lucky on Feb 22, 2010
The Baftas turned into a triumph for British fashion designers tonight, with the red carpet becoming an extension of the London catwalk. A buoyant British fashion scene, and a desire to pay red carpet tribute to combined to make the Baftas a near-landslide for British fashion.
who on Tuesday stage their second catwalk show in London since [...]
McQueen’s former fashion college marks his death
Posted by Lucky on Feb 22, 2010
LONDON — The London fashion college where Alexander McQueen studied paid tribute to the late designer at its masters degree course show Sunday, through the words of the man himself describing his time there.
Central Saint Martins helped launched the careers of many of Britain’s top designers, including John Galliano, and its graduate catwalk show at [...]
Pamela Anderson Almost Naked on Fashion Week’s Runway
Posted by Lucky on Feb 19, 2010
WENN Pamela Anderson displayed her best assets for all the world to see when she strut down the runway at Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week almost naked. On Wednesday, February 17, the busty blonde put on Richie Rich’s sparkling silver swimsuit which is scarce material in the belly and breasts area.
Pamela, who is a [...]
Star-less Marc Jacobs shines at New York fashion week
Posted by Lucky on Feb 18, 2010
Muted colours and sequins were the order of the day at the Marc Jacobs show at New York fashion week. Photograph: Seth Wenig/Associated Press
“There are no celebrities at the show,” confirmed a spokesperson. For some fashion designers this would be tantamount to admitting they didn’t have the money to spend on guaranteeing a star-studded front row. [...]
