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Sibling rivalry: Which Kardashian deserves to land an American Vogue cover?

by on 20th February 2014 0 comments

“To be in Vogue has to mean something,” stated Anna Wintour, and, well, she’s speaking the biblical truth. Campaigning for this prestigious right are two siblings from the world’s most talked about family/klan, depending on how you prefer to address them. Kim Kardashian – the queen of Céline separates and Tom Ford pieces so tight, they create curves ever she didn’t know existed– has kept the fashion set (and herself) guessing whether the coveted prize of cover girl shall be hers (let’s not forget, she’s already been L’uomo-d). From a lobbying partner, whom eventually got his beau to make an unforgettable entrance at the 2013 MET Gala – an event she had previously been banned from by Her Majesty Anna Wintour – to befriending Carine Roitfeld and scoring couture pieces (and front row seats) in Paris, earlier this year; Kim isn’t playing games, she’s ruddy serious. But then again, so is her twee-faced, doe-eyed, long-limbed sibling, Kendall Jenner. The upcoming model has been scoring some fashion hot seats of late. From a nipple-on-show performance at the Marc Jacobs autumn/winter 2014 show to walking for Giles in the Big Smoke, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with Anna Wintour at the Topshop Unique show and posing for a certified selfie with Delevingne and gang backstage; junior Jenner’s sure as hell making her mark in notable fashion circles.  And, all sans sexual controversies, slip-ups and stunts. So, who will be victorious in the race to win Wintour’s (steely) heart, and be the first to grace the glossy covers of the world’s most highly regarded fashion tome? Below, our strongest arguments for putting either sibling on the cover of American Vogue- or both, if Wintour’s feeling generous… Why Kim Kardashian? Luxury-appreciation factor: Kim sure knows the wow factor value of pairing the luxurious, most expensive of wardrobe pieces together […]

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Givenchy floral bomber jacket: Yay or Nay?

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Give a veteran wardrobe piece a seasonal overhaul, and the style set are all over it like a rash. That’s what happened with autumn’s latest staple hit, the striking Givenchy floral felt wool bomber jacket, which pretty much left us scraping our jaws off the ground. Well, we know the starry celeb set is a fan; Carine Roitfeld fronted the autumn/winter 2013 Givenchy campaign, avec her perfect-faced daughter, and Kim Kardashian is a front row fixture, dripping in the luxury fashion house’s runway fresh pieces, and referring to creative designer Riccardo Tisco as ‘Ricky’ (all casual names, and stuff). So, putting the eye-popping bomber’s purchasing potential to the test, here’s our round up of the reasons why you should (and probably shouldn’t) buy the Givenchy floral bomber:  Yay Statement piece: If there ever were a head-turner, this blooming bomber (pardon the pun) would be it! The off-centre zip detail, multi-pink, green and black floral print and silver-tone hardware make this jacket a must-have piece for those who love an off-kilter feminine piece. Classic style jacket: The sportier sibling of the traditional biker jacket, you can’t beat a bomber jacket when it comes to stocking up on staples. The slightly curved hemline and relaxed fit bring a fresh appeal to this modern style essential. Day-to-night option: The heady print makes this Givenchy floral bomber jacket perfect for pairing with an all black ensemble for work, and heading straight out for cocktails when the clock stikes 5.30pm! Just don’t forget to slip into your best heels. Nay  Price: They don’t say fashion bleeds you dry without good reason! Ringing in at a piggy bank emptying £2,970, it’ll be beans on toast for supper every evening. Trend-centric: Although we were gagging to grab this bomber jacket the minute Tisci sent floral-drenched models down the runway earlier […]

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Who is Gemma Refoufi?

by on 7th August 2013 0 comments

There was a time when the world didn’t know who Cara Delevingne was, but the world soon learnt. And now we think Gemma Aicha Refoufi could very well be on her way to becoming the next Cara D. Cara got he big break when she posed for Mario Testino in her first Burberry ad campaign, and Gemma definitely had us paying attention to her when she appeared alongside Soo Joo, Zuzanna Bijoch and Herieth Paul for Tom Ford’s eccentric, Andy Warhol inspired autumn/winter 2013 ad campaign which the designer photographed himself. Gemma was born in Britain, but is a mixture of nationalities which probably contributes to her unique and stunning beauty. She was discovered by IMG Models, whose books boast the likes of Kate Moss, Miranda Kerr, Karlie Kloss, Gisele, Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, Irina Shayk, Rosie Huntington Whiteley and more. So basically, she’s in good hands! And speaking of Mossy, former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld told Gemma that she could very well be the next Kate Moss, which is pretty much the biggest compliment any aspiring model can receive. We think you should remember the 24-year-old British model’s name because we predict you’ll be hearing a lot more of it in the not-so-distant future. You can follow her on Twitter (@gemrefoufi) to be kept in the loop.

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Top stories this week: Kimye’s baby, Alexander McQueen’s fragrance and Dolce and Gabbana’s prison sentence

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

  Kim Kardashian gives birth Almost a month before her due date, Kim Kardashian gave birth to her and Kanye West’s daughter. Read more here! Dolce and Gabbana get jail sentence The verdict for Dolce and Gabbana’s tax evasion court case is in, and the boys have been sentenced to 20 months in prison. Read more here! Alexander McQueen signs fragrance deal The House of Alexander McQueen has inked a fragrance deal with P&G! Read more here! Katy Perry gets her American Vogue debut Anna Wintour has given Katy Perry her first ever American Vogue cover – and she’s looking dreamier than we could have ever imagined. Read more here! Dame Helen Mirren for M&S If the rumours are true, Dame Helen Mirren is indeed the new face of Marks and Spencer, and was seen shooting the ad campaign in London! Read more here! Carine Roitfeld turns designer Mercedes Benz has enlisted the help of Carine Roitfeld for its new ad campaign; the former Vogue Paris ed designed the dress in the ads, and also directed the video campaign! Read more here

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Love or Hate: Kate Moss’s racy, sparkly catsuit

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Kate Moss regularly divides opinion as far as her lifestyle is concerned, but this time it’s her wardrobe that is coming under potential scrutiny. The iconic supermodel attended Carine Roitfeld’s cocktail party in quite an interesting ensemble, comprising of a see-through shimmery, sparkly catsuit, with a playsuit underneath and a blazer on top to cover (some of) her modesty. Is this appropriate attire for a 39-year old? Or for a mother? Would you be mortified if you could see your mum’s bum cheeks hanging out, regardless of how hot, famous and successful she is? We know that Kate still has the body to pull most things off, but does that mean she has a free pass to wear whatever she wants? We admire her bravery and dedication to standing out from the crowd… and although we can’t resist a bit of sparkle, we don’t think this is one of Mossy’s finest sartorial moments. What do you guys think? Is she bedazzling, or did she hit a bum note? [poll id-“395”]

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Should ‘irresponsible’ ads be banned outright?

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Another day, another highly charged fashion controversy. Teamed with comfortable casualwear and an extensive archive of controversial adverts, clothing retailer American Apparel knows a thing or two about comfortably creating a stir (pardon the pun). The US retailer has found itself in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) once again, after running a series of digital ads (of which three out of the 23 have been banned in the UK) featuring semi-naked women. The ASA has ruled that the some of the ad images – which promote tights and a range of coloured T-shirts, and have caused an onslaught of consumer complaints to be directed to the regulatory body – sexualise a model who appeared to be under 16 years old. Well, it may come as no surprise that the visually outspoken clothing brand continues to brave the wrath of concerned parents and regulatory bodies by providing a constant stream of somewhat suggestive ad imagery. In 2009, an advert featuring a loungewear hoodie by said retailer came under fire after the model appeared to be under 16. She was in fact a 23-year-old, fully consenting adult, but by the grace of the Fine Line Prevention Fraternity in the heavens above, she had a flawless, pre-pubescent face. Well, isn’t that really the aesthetic that most fashion campaigns go for: young, fresh faces, where it is difficult to tell the age of the subject, (many of whom are often older than they look) but in American Apparel’s case, they aren’t conservatively dressed? Another point of complaint that landed American Apparel in the ASA’s bad books was the mother of a 12-year-old girl who wanted to look at tights online with her daughter, but found the images featuring models wearing high denier tights, and nothing but those tights “unnecessarily sexual and inappropriate for a […]

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Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell (& more) get the Disney treatment for Barneys

by on 13th November 2012 0 comments

As part of the epic collaboration between Disney and Barneys this Christmas, a short film entitled Electric Holiday is due to be played on LED screens around the Madison Avenue flagship store from tomorrow! The film follows protagonist Minnie Mouse as she embarks on a dreamy Paris Fashion Week adventure, and crosses paths with a host of the fashion industry’s hottest names… Some of the recognisble faces in the film include Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker, Daphne Guinness, Carine Roitfeld, Emmanuelle Alt, Franca Sozzani, Anna Dello Russo, Naomi Campbell and Cathy Horyn, most of whom can be found sitting FROW watching the catwalk action. Minnie Mouse also gets her make-up done by Pat McGrath before being photographed by Steven Meisel, while Balenciaga’s Nicolas Ghesquière ensures Mickey Mouse is ready for his close-up too. We can’t fault the designer/celeb transformations; who is your favourite so far? Stay tuned for the full video… [WWD]

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Kate Upton is now a Vogue cover girl!

by on 30th October 2012 0 comments

You better believe it Kate Upton critics… the 20-year-old former Sports Illustrated model has just scored her first ever Vogue cover. It didn’t take long for her to cement her fashionista status and get Vogue’s seal of approval, did it? First Carine Roitfeld’s CR Fashion Book and now Vogue – what next, we wonder? Having said that, Vogue Italia doesn’t actually reflect every single issue of the fashion Bible. After all, Kim Kardashian has fronted the Italian version of the mag, despite Anna Wintour vowing to never choose Kim or any of the Kardashian “klan” (sorry!) to front the US edition. Still, Vogue is still Vogue at the end of the day and we think Kate looks incredible. There’s something very old pin-up girl/Cindy Crawford back in the day about it, don’t you think? Plus, we haven’t seen a model fill a bra quite like Kate on the front of a fashion glossy for quite some time, so nice going!

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What has Kanye West done to Kim Kardashian?!

by on 3rd September 2012 0 comments

Another day, another confusing Kim Kardashian outfit courtesy of Kanye West. We assume. It’s hard to believe that this is the same woman who has left our jaws floor-bound with her red carpet outfit choices on so many occasions in the past… because lately, all we seem to be doing is shaking our heads in disappointment. How can someone who used to be so brave and confident with her fashion choices  – which, may we say, were usually spot on! – think she looks good in an outfit she is spilling out of and is hugging her in all the wrong places? And that’s just the ill-fitting black dress; we haven’t even got to the slouchy boots yet! So Kim might have been denied a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but who cares? That’s not why she captured the world’s attention and hearts. We love her for being herself; after all, that’s pretty much why she got to where she is today. Yes she’s made some bad choices in her life (sartorial and personal – but then again, who hasn’t?) but one thing we always applauded was her rich, varied and usually fabulous style. Dressing for her curvaceous figure (which most women would die for by the way!), experimenting with fashion and generally having fun with her wardrobe. That’s not to say we haven’t loved her black and white wardrobe lately; au contraire, monochrome is one of our favourite timeless trends (just ask Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld) but it’s not the colour scheme we have a problem with. Do you think Kim really reckons she looks good under boyfriend Kanye West’s “creative control” or is she so blinded by love that she’ll listen to him regardless? [poll id=”365″] [Image]

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Top stories this week: Giles Deacon makes cycling stylish, Chanel’s Little Black Jacket exhibit is coming to the Capital, and Minnie Mouse does London Fashion week

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Giles Deacon collaborates with Sky Ride To get more fashionistas interested in cycling, Giles Deacon has teamed up with Sky Ride and produced two brightly coloured bags that not only attach to your bike, but can be ultra-stylish to carry too! Read more here!  Chanel’s Little Black Jacket exhibit is coming to London! We kicked off the week with the very exciting news that Chanel’s Little Black Jacket exhibition – inspired by the book of the same name by Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld – would be dropping into London this October. Read more here!  Minnie Mouse is coming to London Fashion Week! Some of London Fashion Week’s finest designers, from the likes of Richard Nicoll, Giles Deacon, Lulu Guinness and more, will be dedicating one item in their collection to the wonderful Minnie Mouse by creating pieces inspired by her! Read more here!   Vogue Paris gets a make-over! The French Fashion Bible has undergone some changes, and what better issue to showcase them in than the September one featuring not one or even two but three big cover stars? Read more here!  Roberto Cavalli for Target is happening!  Good news for all you Aussies – Roberto Cavalli is officially collaborating with Target, so you can get your hands on his creations from as little as $49! Jealous! Read more here!  Meet Lanvin’s “real people” Lanvin’s video campaign for its autumn/winter 2012 collection is finally here, and features all those non-models from the print ads. A great opportunity to meet the stars! Read more here!  Blake Lively eats junk and doesn’t exercise If you want to be depressed/jealous/both… Read more here! 

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Chanel’s Little Black Jacket exhibit is coming to London!

by on 21st August 2012 0 comments

We may have just bid a sad farewell to the Olympics, but fear not Londoners, as Chanel’s Little Black Jacket exhibition is coming to our fine city. Hooray! The installation is based on the book The Little Black Jacket: Chanel’s Classic Revisited by Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld, and will be opening at London’s Saatchi Gallery from October 12th til the 29th. “The special event underlines the brand’s values of creativity, modernity and excellence,” reads a statement from Chanel. “The public will discover the versatility and timelessness of the iconic Chanel jacket through Karl Lagerfeld’s photographs.” The exhibit will feature 113 pictures of Chanel’s friends and family from the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker pictured above to Elle Fanning and Lily Allen among others. And apparently, the Chanel stores in Bond Street, Sloane Street and Brompton Cross will all feature some recent Chanel jackets in the windows to mark the occasion! Now all we need is for the Alexander McQueen retrospective ‘Savage Beauty’ to head our way and our year will be complete! [Vogue] [Image]

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Mila Kunis is back for Miss Dior handbags

by on 14th July 2012 0 comments

We’re so glad to see Mila Kunis back for Christian Dior’s Miss Dior handbag ad campaign – her debut last season was rather stunning, and the French fashion House would have been rather foolish to not keep her on! The new Miss Dior handbags campaign for the autumn/winter 2012 season was shot by Mario Sorrenti in Los Angeles and was styled by the one and only Carine Roitfeld. We love the 1950s Hollywood celebrity style make-over that Mila Kunis has going on – it’s not hugely dissimilar to her Elle UK cover shoot which was just as breathtaking. Even in the 50s, we still think Mila would have driven the paps wild, so the theme of the campaign is spot on! You can catch Mila’s Miss Dior ads in the September issues of Vogue Paris, Vanity Fair US, Harper’s Bazaar UK and Tatler UK among others. Some behind the scenes pics and a short film will also be released on Wednesday, so keep your eyes peeled for those next week! Do you like Mila’s second Miss Dior ad campaign? [WWD]

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Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls for Chanel’s spring/summer 2012 ad campaign

by on 5th January 2012 0 comments

The Chanel spring/summer 2012 ad campaign appears to have been created by the ultimate dream team. With Karl Lagerfeld behind the lens and Carine Roitfeld on hand to take care of the styling, the end result was inevitably going to be fabulous. Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls showcase the movement of the latest Chanel pieces as they pull structured, acrobatic poses in the black and white images, which were set against a stunning backdrop at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes France – the same place the Resort 2012 show took place. While ordinary spring/summer campaigns would naturally choose to feature bright and bold colours and prints, Chanel has gone in the opposite direction, which is what ultimately sets it apart from the rest and makes it such an irreplaceable brand. Muted elegance and timeless beauty is what we expect to find from Chanel – and that’s exactly what we got! Flawless as usual, Karl! [Sassi Sam] 

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Kate Moss channels Ziggy Stardust on December’s Vogue Paris cover

by on 1st December 2011 0 comments

It seems like the Vogue magazines across the globe can’t seem to get enough of Croydon girl Kate Moss, can they? This is Mossy’s second French Vogue cover this year – although her May shoot is a million miles away from this one as far as styling is concerned – and who can forget her hotly anticipated September cover for American Vogue and equally flawless August cover for British Vogue? 

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What we really thought of Kanye West’s first fashion collection

by on 20th October 2013 0 comments

I must admit that, perhaps unlike others, when I first heard Kanye West was launching a womenswear line, I was rather excited. Not excited in the way that Miu Miu’s glitter boots send me into total sartorial meltdown, or in the same way that the fashion world is waiting to hear who’s replacing Galliano, but in a way that I’m utterly intrigued and entertained by the idea that a jumped-up hip hop star who likes floor-length fur coats and excessive bling could make a go of it in another competitive creative industry. Of course I had my doubts – one only has to look at Lindsay Lohan’s disastrous streak at Emanuel Ungaro to see that celebrity lines are ill-fated – but I also had hopes of having another Victoria Beckham surprise that sent the industry spinning on the very tables it turns on. And so it was that Kanye West presented his first fashion collection at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday. He chose Lycée Henri IV, the prestigious public secondary school in the capital’s Latin quarter, to debut his designs, and invited an impressive list of no more than 100 guests who would sit on two single rows either side of the runway. For all Kanye’s egotistical ways, it was a humble beginning to his career in fashion, and had his collection lived up to the calibre of its high-profile audience – Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld, Alexander Wang, Ciara and the Olsen twins all sat front row – this could have been quite the fashion moment. Unfortunately, Kanye’s collection was everything it shouldn’t have been, but it wasn’t without effort. The hip-hop star – a regular fashion front-rower and fan, let’s not forget – seeked advice from London designer Louise Goldin after his attempt to enrole at Central Saint Martins […]

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Top stories this week: Hannah MacGibbon leaves Chloe, Galliano’s trial date revealed, Dolce & Gabbana store raided and MORE!

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Hannah MacGibbon leaves Chloé After months of speculation, creative director Hannah MacGibbon has stepped down from her role at Chloé. But unlike recent designer departures, MacGibbon’s successor has been announced immediately as ex Pringle of Scotland designer, Clare Waight Keller.  Read more here! Dolce & Gabbana Bond Street store raid Dolce & Gabbana is the latest name to have suffered at the hands of London’s West End smash-and-grab robbers. Fleeing with merchandise of an unquantifiable sum, the robbers raided the luxury label’s Bond Street store around 10pm on Tuesday evening. It follows a string of raids recently witnessed by designer stores across London, but police are insisting it is too early to establish whether it is the same gang that is striking these stores. Read more here! John Galliano’s trial date revealed Having delivered news on John Galliano’s post-Dior dismissal antics hot of the press to you, we can now reveal that his trial date has been set at June 22 in Paris. He will stand before a court of law on account of his alleged anti-Semitic remarks made publicly towards a couple in a Paris café. Read more here! Rachel Zoe presents second collection for resort 2012 Style maven and celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe presented the second collection for her signature clothing line for resort 2012, which has a generous hint of Seventies inspiration throughout. Unsurprisingly, it’s full of stuff she’d wear and is style on a model that looks just like her. Check it out here! Carine Roitfeld to style V Magazine’s September issue Carine Roitfeld has been commissioned to style V magazine’s September issue, after styling the lush Jude Law for its cover issue back in 1999. Spreading her Parisian magic in good measure, the former Vogue Paris E-I-C seems to love her newfound ‘free spirit’ fashion vocation, after […]

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Emmanuelle Alt’s first Vogue Paris issue will contain more clothes and less flesh

by on 21st March 2011 0 comments

We all know the cover of Emmanuelle Alt’s first Vogue Paris issue as editor-in-chief has the gorgeous Gisele Bundchen gracing the glossy, but we’re itching to know what’s inside the darn thing! March 25th just seems too far away quite frankly – so thanks to WWD, we have the sneaky inside scoop on the most anticipated magazine issue to date.

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Emmanuelle Alt’s first Vogue Paris cover has landed!

by on 11th March 2011 0 comments

Since Carine Roitfeld’s departure from French Vogue, fashion’s been speculating with eager anticipation what the first cover under Emmanuelle Alt’s creative direction will look like – but wonder no more, it’s just landed. Those of you hoping for something edgier might be disappointed by the softness of Alt’s debut April cover, which stars Gisele looking sickly sweet in a white lace Dolce & Gabbana SS11 dress, but we for one love the romanticism. Looking as naturally beautiful as her St Bart’s backdrop, Gisele – shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin – is noticeably under-styled with next-to-no accessories and undone hair; a reflection, perhaps, of Alt’s own effortless style. Suffice to say we’re suitably inspired for spring (cravings for crisp white lace, anyone?), but what do you think of Emmanuelle’s first cover for Vogue Paris: sweet and simplistic or lacking in attitude? Let us know your thoughts below. [poll id=”54″] [Vogue Paris]

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Lady Gaga becomes a finger puppet

by on 25th February 2011 0 comments

Who can forget last year when Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, Isabelle Blow, Suzy Menkes, Carine Roitfeld and Katie Grand were turned into miniature stuffed puppets for Rubbish mag’s special Editors edition? Well we certainly can’t, and now the puppeteer phenomenom seems to have caught on to yet another fashionable icon – Lady Gaga.

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Emmanuelle Alt reveals plans for Vogue Paris

by on 26th January 2011 0 comments

Since the announcement was made that Emmanuelle Alt will be replacing Carine Roitfeld as the new editor-in-cheif at Vogue Paris, the fashion world has been in a mind-boggling frenzy – where will she take the magazine? How much will she change? How does she feel about her new role? Well thankfully, we’ve got the answers.

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Follow us on Twitter and win RUBBISH’s fashion editor finger puppets!

by on 5th June 2016 0 comments

We’ve almost hit the big 5, 000 followers on Twitter, so to celebrate reaching somewhat of a social media milestone, we’re holding a little giveaway especially for our faithful followers – we’ve got our hands on a box of RUBBISH’s fashion editor finger puppets worth £49.99! Anyone who remember’s RUBBISH’s first round of finger puppets last year will know how sought-after – and totally hilarious – their knitted fashion figures are, and this special editors edition is no different. Katie Grand, Carine Roitfeld, Anna Wintour, Suzy Menkes and Grace Coddington – aka the famous five (and we say that in the editorial sense, not Enid Blyton, FYI) – have all been forever immortalised in novelty knit form just in time for Christmas in the second series of limited edition finger fashionistas. And with only 200 available from specially selected retailers and online at www.rubbishmagshop.com, they’re sure as hell one covetable collectors item. So we guess you’ll be pleased to hear we’ve got a box to give away, right? Once we’ve hit the big 5,000 followers on Twitter, we’ll be giving away a box of Rubbish’s fashion editor finger puppets to one lucky person – all you have to do is follow us and RUBBISH on Twitter and retweet “@MyFashionLife are giving away a box of @RUBBISH_INK fashion editor finger puppets – follow and RT to win!” We’ll then select a winner from our followers who have retweeted the message. Get tweeting folks – if flicking Anna Wintour off your little finger doesn’t put a smile on your face, we don’t have high hopes for a happy Christmas.

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Hakaan wins 2010 ANDAM award!

by on 30th June 2010 0 comments

He was the little-known designer at February’s London Fashion Week but his debut catwalk collection caused quite the stir – and he looks set to stir some more now that his impact on fashion has been cemented, for Hakaan has just won this year’s ANDAM award.

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Weekly Round-up

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Find out which London designers are waving goodbye to their label, see which fashion house French Vogue are banned from, and what will replace McQueen’s last show?… Just weeks after showing their A/W10 collection at London Fashion Week, the designers at the helm of Aquascutum have resigned , The Daily Mais pourquoi? Carine Roitfeld and the French Vogue team are banned from Balenciaga , Grazia It’s gold, glitter and brocade at Balmain next season , Fashionologie Alexander McQueen’s show will be replaced by a presentation on March 9, but for those hoping to see the designer’s last masterpieces, there’ll be no such luck: photos are banned , Twitter Coin purse come mobile carrier? We’re loving Dolce & Gabbana’s darling little tech-treats , Purseblog

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London Fashion Week: the best bits

by on 1st March 2010 0 comments

You may have noticed we’ve taken a back seat in this season’s London Fashion Week , but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been casting our eagle eye over the collections. Now that it’s well and truly over, let’s round up what we’ve seen , and loved , in London this season. Oh, the wonders of live streaming.

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ANDAM gets a boost

by on 16th February 2010 0 comments

When Anna Wintour suggests change, you listen and take note. Well, the French do, anyway. Following her meeting with French officials a few weeks ago, France has given its ANDAM award a boost to help young designers.

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Weekly Round-up

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

See the highs and lows of 2009’s year of fashion, vote for your favourite trend from the past decade, and find out which recently-awarded redhead is Anna Wintour digging at… From Jil Sander’s return to the high street to Olivier Theyskens departure from Nina Ricci, as we wave goodbye to 2009, WWD takes a look at highs and lows of fashion in 2009 , WWD There’s been so many top trends from the past 10 years, but which one’s the best? Cast your vote on your favourites to see which one will win top look of the decade. – Vogue UK Oh, Alexander McQueen, your designs never cease to amaze us. The Faithful Glove Clutch is ingenious, not to mention gorgeous. – Purseblog British jewellery designer Stephen Webster has found a new muse for his lower-priced line , Christina Aguilera. We’re saying nothin’. – Grazia Is Anna Wintour digging at Carine Roitfeld? Perhaps someone’s a bit jealous that the redhead overshadowed her in The September Issue… – Fashionologie

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Alexandra Shulman battles against size zero

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

At last! Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue and, therefore, one of the most important individuals in the fashion world, has said what we’ve all been thinking. Yes, Shulman has spoken out against the ‘jutting bones and no breasts or hips look’ that designers have been increasingly pushing down the catwalks since the advent of the waif in the 90s. In a letter to a variety of fashion designers and houses – including Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano, Prada, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga – Shulman said that Vogue was being supplied with minuscule sample garments which forced them to hire tiny models which the magazine then had to airbrush to look larger and appeal to readers.

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An interview with Princess Kasia Al Thani

by on 23rd August 2021 0 comments

Multi-tasking is nothing new to Princess Kasia Al Thani. She’s a mum, wife, philanthropist and somehow manages to find time to run her successful luxury gift boutique , Savoir-Faire.com. Since founding the site in late 2007, Savoir-Faire.com has become the go-to for those in search of the perfect gift for their loved ones. We caught up with Princess Kasia to get an insight into her life and loves. Oh what we wouldn’t give to be a Princess…even just for a day! How would you define your style? Elegant with a bit of an edge, I really like to mix it up. Which 5 personalities both past and present would you invite for the ultimate dinner party? Coco Chanel , She was always so effortlessly chic and sophisticated , a quality that only a true style icon can claim to possess. Virginia Woolf , A strong and opinionated woman , I would have thought she’d bring very interesting topics to the table Barack Obama , I was brought up in the States and would love to meet Obama, a symbol of just how much the world is changing for the better. I would ask him if being the top man is living up to expectations. Natalie Massenet , I would love for www.Savoir-Faire.com to have the success that Net-a-Porter.com has had and would really like to meet her. Bill Gates , He’s a great role model for any businessperson , driven, intelligent, single-minded, successful and a philanthropist. I would like to know what motivates him. What’s your fashion weakness? Hermes Birkin bags , I have a large collection of them and am on the waiting list for another two colours. Describe your home? It’s traditional but very comfortable and warm. Tell us about your beauty regime? I am very adamant about […]

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New York Fashion Week: William Rast AW09

by on 17th February 2009 0 comments

Last night, William Rast not only brought in the celebrities (naturally Jessica Biel was there to support her man, she is stunning!) but also pulled in fashions heavyweights , Anna Wintour (she is tiny!) and Carine Roitfeld (she is amazing!). It was obvious not just from Wintour and Roitfeld’s presence but also from the collection that Justin Timberlake, his partner Trace Ayala and fellow creative directors Marcella and Johan Lindeberg are pushing for credibility in the fashion industry.

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Prada hires fashion editors to dress windows

by on 13th February 2009 0 comments

So if you’re the most forward thinking fashion designer around, and you need some new window displays, who would you get to design them? Well, Katie Grand from 17th February. Then it’s over to Milan, where hotshot stylist Olivier Rizzo will be picking up his window cleaner on 25th February whilst Paris gets Vogue’s Carine Roitfeld from 5th March. The stylists will have to create show-stopping windows using the latest Spring/Summer collection. That means they’ve got all those gorgeous crinkle effect dresses, crop tops and shorts to play with. Not to mention those luscious python skins and towering platform shoes. This very special challenge is called

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Who could possibly replace Anna Wintour?

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Sooner or later Anna Wintour will be dethroned. The question is, “Who will be her successor? Andre Leon Talley could do the job with his eyes closed. But he’s just one year shy of Wintour and it’s more than likely that when she leaves the building, he won’t be too far behind. Rachel Zoe perhaps? Now that would be interesting. After watching the insanely addictive, Rachel Zoe Project, there’s no doubt in my mind that Zoe lacks the authority and organization skills required to push out a monthly mag.

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Fashion Fix: Gucci Designs Exclusive Collection For The Olympics

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Gucci designs exclusive collection for the olympics [My Fashion Life: For Him!] Still on the hunt for that perfect sale bargain? Check out our top 5 picks! [my-wardrobe] We love the Marc by Marc Jacobs Magazine Clutch [The Purse Blog] Europe’s love affair with nerd-chic Pharrell Williams [My Fashion Life: For Him] Carine Roitfeld and Kanye West..best friends forever? [Fashionologie] LVMH Wins Landmark Lawsuit Against eBay [

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Opinions: Who can replace Anna Wintour?

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When Rachel Zoe, go-to stylist for Hollywood starlets, recently claimed that she was more influential than editrix extraordinaire, Anna Wintour (aka the inspiration for “The Devil Wears Prada), I covered my eyes and shuddered, knowing that vengeance from the fashion deity would be certain and swift. Before Zoe could piece together another boho chic ensemble for one of her 20-something clientele, the waifish stylist was dropped by her long-time agency without need for explanation.

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Roberto Cavalli at H&M

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We love an exclusive! Here exclusively for you we have a couple of images from the “Roberto Cavalli at H&M ad campaign. And what would a Cavalli line be without leopard prints? Judging from the pictures we can expect lots of it! It looks like Cavalli and H&M have gone all out on this one, enlisting rock ‘n’ roll kids, Theodora Richards and Sean Lennon to model as well as Julia Roitfeld, (daughter of Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld) Jessica Stam, Lydia Hearst and Anouck Lepère.

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