Kristin Davis suffered an allergic reaction to hairspray on the ‘Sex and the City’ movie set. The 44-year-old actress broke out in a nasty rash after a stylist sprayed the holding product on the bottom of her dress to keep it in place during one scene. She said: ‘We often […]
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Bar Refaeli eats her way into bikini
Bar Refaeli doesn’t like seeing thin girls wearing bikinis. The Israeli-born model, who recently created a $120 swimsuit with surfwear brand Hurley, insists you need a curvy shape to looking stunning in two-piece swimwear. When asked for advice on getting the perfect beach body, Bar replied: “Eat. Skinny girls in […]
Read MoreClaudia Schiffer is face of Alberta Ferretti’s fragrance
Claudia Schiffer is to front a campaign for Alberta Ferretti’s first perfume. The 38-year-old German supermodel has already posed for adverts for the as yet unnamed scent, which will be launched this autumn. Claudia confirmed: ‘It’s an honour to be chosen as the face of the Alberta Ferretti fragrance. Alberta […]
Read MoreProfessional model Amber Rose
Amber Rose has signed to Ford Models. The on/off girlfriend of rapper Kanye West – who is rumoured to have split from Kanye after a five-month romance – reportedly inked a deal with the renowned New York agency earlier this week. Rubbishing claims Amber and Kanye have ended their relationship, […]
Read MoreKarl Lagerfeld blasts Seal
Karl Lagerfeld has attacked Seal’s appearance. The Chanel designer – who previously said the singer’s wife Heidi Klum was ‘no runway’ model – blasted the ‘Kiss From A Rose’ star’s facial scarring, which was caused by a teenage bout of Discoid lupus erythematosus. Karl said: ‘I am no dermatologist but […]
Read MoreWedding dress thief Roisin Murphy
Roisin Murphy used to wear her aunt’s wedding dress around town. The flamboyant singer likes dressing to shock people, and as a teenager she raided her family’s attics to find unusual vintage outfits. She said: ‘I found my style in my aunt’s attic. She hoarded all her 60s clothes there, […]
Read MoreLiam Gallagher’s catwalk debut
Liam Gallagher ‘took the p**s’ at a Versace show by jumping on the catwalk. The Oasis frontman – who recently launched his own clothing label, called Pretty Green – is not a natural designer and finds some aspects of the fashion industry ridiculous. Referring to his ex-wife Patsy Kensit and […]
Read MoreZoe Kravitz working with Wang
Zoe Kravitz is the new face of Vera Wang’s Princess perfume. The actress-and-musician – who is the daughter of rocker Lenny Kravitz – will begin fronting the campaign this autumn, taking over from its current star Camile Belle. Further details of the partnership, including when the campaign will be shot […]
Read MorePETA snap at Hermes
Hermes has been blasted for breeding crocodiles to make bags. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) branded the French luxury group ‘outdated’ for
Read More50 Cent launching fragrance
50 Cent is releasing a fragrance. The ‘Candy Shop’ singer is teaming up with Lighthouse Beauty – which is made up of celebrity managers at Brand Asset Management, the stars they represent and developers of perfumes – to release the men’s cologne, which will be called Power by 50 Cent. […]
Read MoreWin $100 to spend at Chickdowntown.com!
It’s competition time! The lovely folks over at Chickdowntown.com are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a $100 gift voucher. Chickdowntown.com have lots of fabulous designer dresses and great pieces on sale from top brands including, Charlotte Ronson, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Giuseppe Zanotti and more. For your […]
Read MoreRodarte inspired by birds
Laura and Kate Mulleavy are inspired by bird-pecked fabric. The Rodarte designers first realised their take on fashion was different to others when they watched 1963 horror movie ‘The Birds’, which sees an American town besieged by the winged creatures. Referring to a scene which involves Tippi Hedren’s character Melanie […]
Read MoreSamuel L. Jackson’s fashion clause
Samuel L. Jackson insists on keeping his film costumes. The ‘Lakeview Terrace’ actor is a huge fashion fan and keeps his wardrobe full to bursting by taking home any pieces he likes from movie sets. He explained: ‘Sometimes, if I’m playing a well-off character, I’ll take home his wardrobe. I […]
Read MoreIs Aquascutum due a re-invention?
In times of uncertainty, people traditionally look to the familiar for comfort. It’s almost a primal urge – one that is with us from childhood where we choose our favourite blanket/teddy bear right through to adulthood with carbohydrates and trashy predictable TV and romcoms. But comfort and fashion are not […]
Read More‘Opinionated’ Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga pestered stylist B. Akerlund until she agreed to work with her. Akerlund had taken a break from the fashion world to have twins when the outrageous ‘Poker Face’ singer contacted her and offered her a personal stylist job. Gaga refused to give up when Akerlund rejected the opportunity […]
Read MoreStella McCartney designing kids’ clothes
Stella McCartney is launching a children’s collection with Gap. The 37-year-old designer – who has three kids with her publisher husband Alasdhair Willis – is teaming up with GapKids and babyGap for the new line, which will launch later this year. Stella said: ‘For years now I’ve wanted to create […]
Read MoreDancing designer Vera Wang
Vera Wang is to appear on ‘Dancing With the Stars’. The US fashion designer in said to be in talks to appear in the next series of the US TV talent show, which is set to premiere on the ABC network on September 21. E! News reports: ‘A source tells […]
Read MoreDaily Fashion Fix: Cheryl Cole steps out in Rupert Sanderson
Love her or loathe her, one can’t deny that Cheryl Cole has a wardrobe most of us would love to raid, especially her collection of footwear. With painfully sky high heels being the trend of choice amongst most celebs, Cheryl stepped out earlier this week in a pair of skin […]
Read MoreGraduate Fashion Week 2009
My first day at Graduate Fashion Week, front row seats and the excitement I had been promised. With six shows to attend I had a fashion-filled day, the Universities being Epsom, Manchester, Ravensbourne, De Montfort, Somerset and Bristol. Models strutted down the catwalk to pounding music, dimmed lights and a […]
Read MoreRosa Cha Leather swimsuit sells out
New York’s fashion elite have flocked to buy an £800 leather swimsuit. Boutique beachwear emporium Rosa Cha has sold out of the unusual one-piece, which is made out of butter-soft meshed brown leather that must not get wet. Other best-selling items at the store include a £2,000 Swarovski crystal-encrusted swimming […]
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow’s body confession
Gwyneth Paltrow never thought she could get her dream body. The Oscar-winning actress – who has two children, Apple, five, and three-year-old Moses, with her Coldplay rocker husband Chris Martin – was convinced she had to accept her natural body shape until she met personal trainer Tracy Anderson. Gwyneth – […]
Read MoreHotel Missoni opens in Edinburgh
There’s a new fashion capital to add to the map – Edinburgh. After four years of planning and building, Hotel Missoni Edinburgh finally opens its doors this week, amidst much anticipation. The 136-room hotel is the result of a collaboration between one of the brand’s founders, Rosita Missoni and the […]
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Five minutes with fashion designer Rachel Roy
Rachel Roy has been on our radar since the debut of her eponymous label in 2005. Each season she churns out sophisticated and classic collections that speak to the working woman perfectly. Celebs fans include Kate Hudson, Helena Christensen, Veronica Webb and Lucy Liu. Oh and Andre Leon Talley is […]
Read MoreHermes breeding crocodiles
Hermes are breeding their own crocodiles to meet demand for their leather bags. There is a waiting list of several years for some of the French luxury group’s exotic-skin bags – which cost around $50, 000 – and so executives have decided to establish their own farms to create a […]
Read MoreAlice Temperley thrilled by catsuit
Alice Temperley says a leather catsuit is the ‘best thing’ she has ever worn. The British designer – who counts Eva Mendes, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Halle Berry among her fans – loved dressing in the fitted one-piece for a special party, but admits her usual look it more casual. […]
Read MoreJesus Luz’s Dolce advert
Madonna’s boyfriend has appeared in a sexy new advert for Dolce and Gabbana. Jesus Luz – who began dating the pop superstar earlier this year after meeting her on a steamy shoot for America’s W magazine – stars alongside Eva Herzigova, David Gandy, Julienne Quevenne, Adam Senn and Noah Mills […]
Read MoreStephanie Seymour given summons
Stephanie Seymour has been given a public-disturbance summons. The 39-year-old model – whose divorce from publisher Peter Brant is becoming increasingly acrimonious – was issued with the order after becoming involved in an altercation with one of Peter’s security guards on Saturday (06.06.09). The New York Post newspaper reports: ‘Stephanie […]
Read MoreAdele confused by Wintour
Adele didn’t know who Anna Wintour was until she was summoned to her office. The ‘Chasing Pavements’ star was styled by the legendary editor of US style bible Vogue for the Grammy Awards last February, but had no idea who staff at the magazine were referring to when they sent […]
Read MoreThe style comeback of the Panama hat
God I’m hungry. On the count-down to bikini-gate, and that one thought keeps dancing around in my brain waving beef burgers and two chocolate fingers at me. Despite the crop tops and the very short shorts the shops are taunting me with, there is at least one summer trend that […]
Read MoreSteap VS Cheap: Lovers leather
Leather is back. Adorned by traditional punks, rockers and now the trend forgoers. No, we don’t mean the typical jacket, or the leggings that we saw last season, fashion has moved forward to focus on the skirt. Playing with contrasting perspective, feminine yet masculine, this is the perfect item to […]
Read MoreLittle Boots’ sleepy secret
Little Boots thinks she ‘looks nice’ when she sleeps in her make-up. The ‘New In Town’ singer often goes to bed without cleansing her skin after a night of partying because she likes the way she looks the next morning. She said: ‘Sometimes if you sleep in your make-up it […]
Read MoreAnna Sui’s punk collection
Anna Sui latest line of clothes is geared towards ‘punk-rock’ teenage girls. The designer has launched a new range based on US TV show ‘Gossip Girl’ – which is set in New York – for US store Target, and has been inspired by the Brooklyn-based characters Jenny Humphrey and Vanessa […]
Read MoreStephanie Seymour ‘fears for safety’
Stephanie Seymour is ‘gravely concerned for her and her children’s safety’ as her divorce becomes increasingly acrimonious. The 39-year-old model – who is in the process of splitting from publisher Peter Brant, with who she has three children, but still lives on the same estate as him – was allegedly […]
Read MoreFuture Fashion Now Exhibition at the V&A
Admittedly, I am somewhat uncultured and usually traipse around museums patiently waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel: the gift shop. The V&A’s Future Fashion Now therefore came as a lovely surprise. The collection features highlights from the Royal College of Art fashion graduate’s final collections ranging […]
Read MorePicture Me: New film exposes exploitation of models
I think anyone with an ounce of intelligence realises that the seductive glamour of modelling is largely an illusion. We may envy these girl’s figures, their salaries, their social lives, their wardrobes, but I don’t think many envy the put-downs, the scrutiny, the long work hours and the precarious nature […]
Read MoreClothes recycler Katy Perry
‘Waking Up in Vegas’ singer Katy Perry thinks designers should be willing to sell items from their older collections is they are better than their latest collections. Katy Perry likes to wear fashion that is three seasons old. The ‘Waking Up in Vegas’ singer doesn’t agree with throwing pieces away […]
Read MoreFreida Pinto hates trends
Freida Pinto doesn’t believe in fashion trends. The ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ actress refuses to wear clothes just because they are popular, instead opting for items she is ‘comfortable’ in even if they are not the height of fashion. She explained: ‘I don’t think there is such a thing as trends. I […]
Read MoreThe Brogue, back in vogue.
The brogue has subtly stepped back into style. Offering an easy way to adopt the androgynous look, brogues carry connotations of old school uniforms – traditionalist and full of heritage. Pair your brogues with simple jeans and a t-shirt, to update your look, or experiment with skirts, dresses and socks, […]
Read MoreReach Your Summer Fashion Potential
Every year women throughout the UK dread the arrival of summertime. Whether you fear a hot and humid summer at home, or two weeks in a more extreme and foreign climate, we all get anxious over what to wear to feel comfortable and gorgeous at the same time. However, we […]
Read MoreDaisy Lowe’s fattening plans
Daisy Lowe is ‘excited’ about getting fat. The 20-year-old British model has no plans to continue modelling when she gets older because doesn’t want to have to look after her body as carefully as she currently does. She said: ‘My biggest ambition is to do really well, but keep being […]
Read MoreLiam hates skinny jeans
Liam Gallagher wants someone to kill him if he wears tight jeans. The Oasis singer – whose fashion label Pretty Green launched yesterday – hates the recent trend for men to wear slim-fitting trousers and has no intention of succumbing to it. He said: ‘I’m not into the skinny look […]
Read MoreVogue model Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum was ‘thrilled’ to get a 140-page Vogue special. The German edition of the fashion bible devoted the massive section to the country’s most famous supermodel when she guest edited the latest issue. She said: ‘I grew up reading German Vogue and was really excited when they came to […]
Read MoreThere are shorts out there to suit everyone
Love them or hate them, shorts show no sign of going away and while they send the fear of dread into lots of women, there is a style to suit all shapes and sizes. If you have never-ending pins, you can pull off most looks but try to make the […]
Read MoreJustin Timberlake wants to take his clothing line global
The ‘Sexy Back’ singer – who launched his William Rast denim label in October 2006 – is so pleased with the success of his brand he wants to open stores in as many countries as possible. A source told America’s National Enquirer magazine: ‘It’s doing so well that he’s planning […]
Read MoreZip me up before you go-go
So you may usually be on the defensive when told to to zip it – but this summer, it’s a style directive you’ll definitely want to follow. Yes, it’s time to put a zip in it and channel Siouxsie Sioux circa 1977. Zippers are popping up in some pretty unexpected […]
Read MoreMake-up artist Linda Evangelista
Linda Evangelista applies her make-up in 10 minutes. The Canadian supermodel – who fronted last year’s Prada Fall campaign and is the current face of L’Oreal Paris cosmetics – has learnt so many beauty tricks during her 30-year career she only takes a few minutes to perfect her appearance. She […]
Read MoreMiley Cyrus launching clothing line
Miley Cyrus is launching a cut-price clothing line. The ‘Hannah Montana’ star has teamed with Herve Leger designer Max Azaria for the fashion range, which will be sold exclusively in US chain store Wal-Mart. Speaking about ‘Miley Cyrus and Hank Azaria’ – which includes graphic print t-shirts, tops, trousers and […]
Read MoreEmma Thompson’s water beauty
Emma Thompson credits ‘rain’ with her youthful appearance. The ‘Last Chance Harvey’ actress – who turned 50 last May – says she finds the wet weather in Scotland has unexpected benefits for her skin. When asked her secret to looking young, Emma said: ‘I think Scotland’s got a lot to […]
Read MoreRoberta Armani loves Holmes’ style
Roberta Armani has praised Katie Holmes’ ‘bold’ fashion sense. The niece of Giorgio Armani – who is the director of public relations for the famous Italian fashion house – thinks more people should experiment with their clothes like the 30-year-old actress. Roberta said: ‘Don’t be scared to be bold. My […]
Read MoreKate Winslet loves long locks
Kate Winslet hated having short hair. The 33-year-old actress sported a chin-length, textured bob at the New York premiere of her movie ‘Hideous Kinky’ in 1999, and insists she will never repeat the look. Looking at a photo taken on the night, Kate said: ‘Bless my heart. Well, my boobs […]
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