Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been praised by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The movie-star twins, who run two successful fashion labels, have been admitted to the not-for-profit organisation, which includes over 350 of America’s most renowned clothes and accessories makers, by its president, legendary designer Diane Von Furstenberg. The beauties...

Yesterday, was a very exciting day. Not just because

The G20 Summit has begun, chaos broke out on the streets of London, and whilst I cowered at home, too afraid to travel in to work, I decided not to stare at images of hooligans kicking windows in. But instead I watched the news eager to get a first glimpse of Barack and Michelle Obama as they landed in London. Yes, all I was really interested in was what Michelle would...

Jason Wu, the designer of the moment was celebrated at a private dinner held by Net-A-Porter founder Natalie Massenet. It was a luscious evening where guests dined on Ahi Tuna and Black Cod, oh how the other half live. It was all set against the fabulous backdrop of Blakes hotel in South Kensington. Fashionistas were out in full force to view Wu’s new AW09 collection...

The nominees for the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) awards 2009 have been announced at a rather gorgeous affair at the Rockefeller’s Rooftop Gardens. All nominees are very worthy winners so we don’t envy the judging panel’s tough decision. The awards will take place on 15th June at the Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. It is going to be a very...

In contrast to the Pixie Geldof for Vogue Italia debate, Vogue US has chosen a very worthy woman to grace their cover. The First Lady, Jason Wu, Mrs. Obama was shot by legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. Inside we’re treated to an interview written by editor-at-large. Andre Leon Talley who comments: “She doesn’t need any help [choosing outfits]. She loves...

The designer Jason Wu is having quite a year, first there was the Inaugural Ball, then he was outed by the national press, and now he’s in a fur controversy. Last week, it was announced that Wu was planning to show “a significant fur collection” in his line for Autumn/Winter 09. In a new licensing agreement with Saga Furs, Wu had originally chosen to create a 15-item...

Since Michelle Obama’s show-stopping moment at the Inauguration Ball, New York Times accidently outed the designer to his family as well as the world by commenting that Wu celebrated the inauguration with his boyfriend. Although Wu’s parents knew he was gay, it is believed that his extended family were unaware.