From the monthly archives:

April 2005

Coleen; Vogue material?

by Michele Obi on April 15, 2005

The speed at which one can become a celebrity is amazing, and if anyone should know it would be Coleen McLoughlin. She has made the headlines almost every week for one thing or another and the most talked about stunt at the moment is her success at making the June cover of Vogue. All are debating whether she deserves it or not, how it will affect the magazines credibilty by having a “chav” on the cover, and most importantly will it sell? Well yes it will sell, simply because of everyone’s curiosity. I think it’s a clever move for Vogue in terms of sales but perhaps not for the future. She’s definitely no style/fashion icon, not a model or an actress. She doesnt sing, actually she doesnt work at all. Having Coleen on the cover will lessen the exclusivity of being a Vogue Cover girl but Vogue is no small time magazine, their every move is calculated and there is no doubt that they performed extensive research and concluded it’s what the people want. All I can say is that Victoria Beckham really should switch to Coleen’s pr agency cause they are doing an excellent job and although I do purchase Vogue every month anyway, I must say I am looking forward to June’s edition. I can’t wait to see how they will potray her. Miss McLoughlin should not be underestimated!

Text: Michele Obi

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THE LONDON LOOK: fashion from street to catwalk

by Michele Obi on April 15, 2005

THE LONDON LOOK: fashion from street to catwalk - 29th October 2004 - 8th July 2005

‘London is renowned for being the innovative fashion capital of the world. It is the very unpredictable and original nature of the way people design and wear clothes in this city that defines the London Look, a combination of free spirit, heritage and adventure.’
Alexandra Shulman, Editor British Vogue

Admission
£5 Adult
£3 Concessions (Over 60s, unwaged)
Free to under 16s, NUS card holders, disabled carers and Museum Friends

Museum open
Mon to Sat 10am–5.50pm
Sun 12–5.50pm
Last admission 5.30pm

For more info visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk

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Hot boyz vs Bad girls

by Michele Obi on April 15, 2005

Kaiz Boutique, one of the hottest shopping havens in Covent Garden - filled to the brim with exciting and definitive fashion invites you to join them at their 1st Gay Fashion Show – Hot Boys VS Bad Girls. Following the sensational success of previous shows, this event is being held on Thursday 21st April @ Too 2 Much, 11 Walkers Court, (off Brewer Street), Soho London W1, one of London’s most glamorous and decadent nightspots.

The night will be hosted by the cast of ITV’s Bad Girls and you will be treated to sumptuous canapés and a catwalk fashion show displaying the creations of our featured designers on an array of stunning male and female models. This will be followed by a live performance from Pop Idol’s Kirsty Crawford and an after-party of fun, frolics and fashion.

In addition to this we aim with your help to raise money for The Albert Kennedy Trust, a highly worthwhile charity, that offers a range of housing related support services to lesbian, gay and bisexual young people who are homeless or living in hostile environments. We will be holding a collection and raffle, the prizes of which include a unique made to order jacket, a makeover & photoshoot, a beauty pampering package and a bottle of champagne.

We are also expecting a host of celebrity guests all in support of both The Albert Kennedy Trust and Kaiz Boutique!

The designers being featured are:

DQ, Gemma Gun, Hannah Ward, Kill or Kure , Most Extraordinary, Ochaye and Red Mutha.

If there is something that you like in the show you can place an order on the night and receive a 20% discount and may even be able to liase directly with your chosen designer.

Tickets available at the boutique for £20 (ticket line 020 7240 1124 between 12pm-6pm) or more on the door (subject to availability)

For more info visit Kaiz Boutique

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Liz Hurley launches bikini range

by Michele Obi on April 15, 2005

Liz Hurley’s relationship with her Indian-born boyfriend Arun Nayer appears to have influenced her recent business venture. The British beauty has designed and launched her own line of Indian inspired beachwear at Harrods earlier this week.

pics from sky news

View pics from Sky news

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Triumph International 2005

by Michele Obi on April 14, 2005

Final spurt for innovative fashion design

Closing date of the Triumph International Fashion Award 2005 is the 1st May 2005. Designers from China, India, Italy, USA, UK, France, Russia, Austria, etc. have already sent their creations for the modern “Pin-up”. The theme of the award is “Dress up the Pin-up for a glamorous party”.

The designers have to send one sketch or photo of women’s wear for each of the 4 models presented in underwear in www.fashionoffice.org/triumph/models.htm via email to home@fashionoffice.org with short description and biography. The presented bras and corsages have to be visible and integral parts of women’s wear that celebrates the beauty of luxurious lingerie.

· The designer has to submit 4 designs of women’s wear

· All 4 designs of the application will take part in the selection by the jury

· The designer doesn’t have to produce the women’s wear until he is selected as one of the three finalists. The application has to be sent by email to home@fashionoffice.org (up to 2 MB per design = max. 8 MB total)

· There is no application form to be filled out

Please find information about prizes and requirements in www.fashionoffice.org/triumph. There you will also get information about the winner of last year’s award “House of Diehl” from New York and the finalists from Belgium und Switzerland – presented their designs at the great Fashion Triumph Gala in Vienna.

The Triumph International Fashion Award offers seven designers the great opportunity to present themselves to an international audience. The total value of the prizes, including international presentations, represents 92.596 Euro.

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When Fashion Turns Back

by Michele Obi on April 12, 2005

Last chance to see Spectres: When Fashion Turns Back

Until 8 May 2005

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Spectres exhibition before it closes in early May.

Through the clothes of leading cutting-edge designers, Spectres explores the influence of the past on the present and illustrates how the power of the historical muse shapes fashion design today.

visit www.vam.ac.uk

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