So, in case you hadn’t heard, it RAINED at the Golden Globes and, hold the phone , some A listers even held their own umbrellas. Now, as big as that news was , we were more concerned with the award winners, Ricky Gervais’ presenting job and of course, the dresses. See below for a pick of red carpet hits – alongside the occasional miss… Olivia Wilde – Gucci The House star and former OC actress went for the glamour vamp look for the red carpet, noting that her Gucci gown would be sold off at auction. Proceeds will be going towards the support efforts in Haiti. Julianne Moore – Balenciaga We love Julianne Moore but this Balenciaga gown just doesn’t seem to sit right and has ended up looking a little unflattering. Still, she got to spend the night with Tom Ford as her date so she gets extra fashion credit for that one! January Jones – Lanvin It might be black but there is nothing boring about the Mad Men star’s full length Lanvin ensemble. The actress added a bit of prom night glamour with a matching satin headband and Brian Atwood platforms. Jennifer Morrison – Luis Antonio Major congratulations to Jennifer Morrison who has nabbed a boyfriend that can go out and do her clothes shopping, successfully. The House star proudly told the red carpet that she received this textured number from Puerto Rican designer, Luis Antonio for Christmas. We bet she was one of a few wearing something from their own wardrobe! Kristen Bell – Jasmine di Milo We can’t understand why Kristen Bell told the world she wore a shorter dress to the ceremony because she needed to ‘to be able to move like a tiger’ but we’ll let it pass because this Jasmine di Milo […]
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10 Gorgeous Holiday Gifts: For Him
1. Soap and Glory Man O’ Phwoar £18.00, available from Boots 2.Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette 200ml, Maison Francis Kurkdjian £115.00, available from Liberty.co.uk 3. Tom Ford for Him Christmas Collection £47.00, available from Harrods 4. 4VOO Distinct Man Maximum Renewal Moisturizer £52.00, available from HQ Hair 5. Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette Spray 50ml £37.00, available from Gucci 6. Lab Series Invigorating Face Scrub £17.62, available from Origins 9. Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette Spray 75ml £24.23, available from
Read MoreRevlon invites MFL to the Dorchester to test new DoubleTwist mascara
Make-up. Cakes. Champagne. Cocktails. When Revlon invited My Fashion Life and a specially selected group of fellow bloggers to London’s impeccably swish Dorchester Hotel for an exclusive sneak peek at it’s new products, there really was no way we could say no. After-all, with a crack-team of industry heavyweights behind it, Revlon has arguably been one of the most exciting brands of the year. The 76 year-old cosmetics giant has undergone something of a renaissance since its signing of former Lancôme international artistic director and renowned make-up artist, Gucci Westman in May last year.
Read MoreTom Ford photos in V magazine
We can’t get enough of Tom Ford at the moment (especially those revelations about YSL), but gosh, what a talented man he is. Fashion designer, film director and now, fashion photographer. Who knew?
Read MoreBurberry launch social networking site
Fashion’s certainly getting down with the kids lately , in between Gucci launching its social networking site Eyeweb and Louis Vuitton twittering, Burberry is now launching its hotly anticipated social networking site, Artofthetrench.com.
Read MoreThe rescue for Escada continues
Is help on the horizon for Escada? Sven Ley, the son of Escada founder Wolfgang Ley, has confirmed a bid for the German luxury label.
Read MoreGiorgio Armani’s new eyewear models
Yes, he’s made it into our headlines again. When he’s not jetting off to Russia or launching a mobile platform for e-commerce, Giorgio Armani is doing what he does best: designing. And here’s his latest creations , a new line of stylish eyewear.
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See the first pictures of Geogia Jagger for Rimmel, find out which hot male model’s had us in hysterics, and which family feud has rocked fashion’s boat?… Just in: the first shots of Georgia Jagger for Rimmel have been released , step aside Angelina, it’s Georgia’s pout we want. – Elle UK This has had us laughing all week. Not only is he hot, James Franco’s a funny man, too. – Funnyordie Mulberry delivers another delish bag, this time it’s a suede Bayswater , tres chic, non? – purseblog Ooh, we’ve just discovered backstage footage of Christopher Kane’s S/S10 show. – VogueTV It’s not all sleek sophistication beneath the Jimmy Choo empire, Tamara Mellon is suing her mother for $9.5million. – NY mag
Read MoreArmani launches mobile platform for e-commerce
Ever since we mentioned Armani’s plans to ease his schedule, it seems the Italian designer couldn’t have a busier calendar. His latest move? Announcing the launch of Armani’s first mobile platform for e-commerce, which will allow users to shop the luxury label from the comfort of their phone. Is there no stopping this man?
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Hear Donatella Versace’s view on sex in America, find out which designer turned down a collaboration with H&M, and see who’s set to star in Gucci’s new film… Can fashion save children in China? Donatella Versace thinks so. She also thinks American’s are obsessed with sex. Oh, and ever the fan of American women in politics, she talks about Michelle Obama’s style. All in a day’s chat for the Versace queen.- the Daily Beast After seeing the PPQ x Adidas collection, we’re in the mood for all things little-bit-chic, little-bit-sporty, so imagine our excitement when we stumbled upon this Yves Saint Laurent perforated leather zipped tote. – purseblog With all these designers creating collections for the high street, you’d think they’d all want a piece of the action, right? Uh-uh. Mr. Christian Louboutin turned down a luxe-for-less line with H&M. – NY Mag Getting inside Gucci: Angelina Jolie is set to star as Maurizio Gucci’s notoriously ambitious fashionista wife in a new film about the rise and fall…and rise of Gucci’s fashion empire. – Grazia “If you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit, join our club. Ok, so the theme tune to that 90’s chocolate biscuit advert probably wasn’t quite what the CDFA were singing as they welcomed new members Alexander Wang and the Olsen Twins, among others, into their club. – Style.com
Read MoreTom Ford’s womenswear is coming soon
You may remember us reporting last month that Tom Ford would be making a return to womenswear… well guess what? He’s finally confirmed it. On the record. Officially. 100 %.
Read MoreWyclef Jean for Timberland
We’re not sure we’d have thought of Wyclef Jean as a designer either, but the music maker has teamed up with footwear and clothing brand Timberland.
Read MoreNew York pops to London
Two trendy New York shops are set to pop-up in London. 11 up-and-coming designers from New York’s trendy Lower East Side will be selling their collections in two pop-up shops, as London is given a taste of the LES’s voguish vibe. Running as part of the Wish You Were Here Swap project in collaboration with the Lower East Side Group, the pop-up shops will be transported to the Newburgh Quarter, near Carnaby Street in central London, for four weeks. Shoppers will be treated to a discount shopping night and an NY style block party complete with a catwalk show as well as a closing Halloween party as part of the month-long exchange, the timesonline reports. Aside from the obvious rail browsing, expect to take a free trip in an NY-painted London cab and nibble on naughty New York grub in the form of hot dogs, bagels and American brownies at the launch this Saturday. Well, that’s our appetite whet, quite literally. The swap comes as the latest in a growing trend for pop-up outlets, as retailers set up shop for a limited period of time: Topshop’s EDIT boutique has returned, Gap 1969 have recently launched a pop-up store in Kingly Street, and Gucci’s pop-up trainer shop is also coming to London soon. We can’t say we’re not fans of this trend, all this limited shopping stuff is pretty exciting. [Images]
Read MoreTom Ford to launch womenswear?
Tom Ford International is looking for funding to expand its line into womenswear. According to Drapers, the luxury label from the ex-Gucci creative director is seeking a $50m investment (yep, that’s a whole £30.5m) to broaden the brand, which currently sells menswear as well as men’s and women’s eyewear and fragrances. Famous for his designs in luxury clothing, accessories, fragrances and cosmetics, Tom Ford has influenced fashion around the globe, transforming Gucci into something magical at his stint at the luxury fashion house. We’ve been waiting ages for Tom Ford to make his return to womenswear design and create his own collection, let’s hope he can be a bit more patient than us. Having just taken a quick glance back at some of his previous collections, however, something tells us he won’t have to wait all that long. [Images]
Read MoreTom Ford’s ‘A Single Man’ is a hit at Venice Film Festival
It seems there is no stopping the creative genius of Tom Ford. Having already brought Gucci and YSL back to the fashion forefront as well as starting his own fashion house -Tom Ford – the designer has decided to focus his artistic prowess on the silver screen, making his directorial debut in ‘A Single Man’. The 99-minute piece showcased on Friday 11th September at Venice Film Festival to much acclaim. Based on the 1964 novel by Christopher Isherwood, the film explores the loves and losses of a gay man in 1960s Los Angeles, when being homosexual was disapproved my many. The designer – who is himself, gay – protests however, that his film is ‘not about being gay… it’s really a film about love and isolation that I think all of us feel so it is very universal. When I see someone who sees the fil who say’s ‘it”s a gay story,’ I don’t even know what they are thinking, it just seems to me a human story.’ The starring role of ‘A Single Man’ is played by Colin Firth who won Venice Film Festival’s Coppa Volpi for best actor, while Ford himself captured the Queer Golden Lion for gay-themed movies – an unofficial award, independent of the festival. Speaking of this film experience in comparison with the fashion world, Ford revealed: Fashion ‘is a very fleeting and commercial art… This is pure expression.’
Read MoreYasmin Le Bon for Wallis
Yasmin Le Bon is world renowned for her beauty, her 80’s pop icon husband and now her new collection for Wallis. Wallis has previously had the reputation of an older woman’s brand, but Yasmin Le Bon’s first collection will most definitely put Wallis into the fore-front of high street fashion. When entering the show room there were two things that caught my eye. Number 1- The beautiful burgundy, backless goddess dress that gave me immediate envy of the mannequin that was dressed in it.
Read MoreNon-leather’s more exciting for Stella
Stella McCartney finds making non-leather shoes “thrilling”. The fashion designer – who is a strict vegetarian and refuses to use animal hides in her collections – admits making attractive, non-leather shoes can be hard, but it determined to make her designs as desirable as possible.
Read MoreBehind the scenes at Rice and Beans!
As a long time vintage collector, you begin to know where to go to seek special one of a kind pieces, vintage clothes that you cant just buy anywhere. I thought I pretty much knew all the best places to go, that is until I stumbled upon the Rice and Beans online vintage store! It stocks some of the most beautiful vintage clothes I’ve come across, it’s individual, and all of the pieces are in grand condition. I was lucky enough to interview Sarah Korsiak Cellier, the lady behind
Read MoreAW09 Trends: Tweed
Tweed is a perennial fashion favourite, and Autumn/Winter ‘09 is no exception. Yes, it’s time to think tweedy – but certainly neither twee nor traditional.Cast aside any Miss Marple connotations for this season the British country classic gets a slick urban update; tweed has become sexy, smart and tailored. Oh, and practical too. From Vivienne Westwood to Burberry Prorsum, and Gucci to Karl Lagerfeld, it comes speckled, checked and textured this Autumn.
Read MoreAW09 Trends: Eighties Redux
Be you a dynasty dame or a disco diva, it’s time to make for the return of the era of excess. Yes, it’s time to tune into the glamour of the Eighties with cocktail extravaganzas in flamboyant silks and metallics. This season, nostaliga for the exuberant and excessive 1980s club scene has led to designers bringing us a fun Eighties flash-back from those who where there first time around to the younger generation who were mere babes when Madonna sang ‘Into the Groove.’ Fast forward to 2009 and the look is all about garish, clashing prints, shiny fabrics, and an extra helping of attitude.
Read MoreVolunteering with Mary Portas and Grazia at Westfield London
Who doesn’t love a bargain? Especially at the moment, when every penny counts. So it’s hardly surprising that charity shops appear to be having a bit of a ‘moment’. Oxfam was the first to catch our eye in May by opening a couture boutique in Westbourne Grove. This was swiftly followed by the launch of Mary Queen of Charity Shops, a BBC television series fronted by retail queen Mary Portas that saw her attempt to transform the fortunes of a branch of Save the Children in Orpington. And, to coincide with the show, Portas teamed up with Grazia to open a
Read MoreTom Ford’s naked sell
Tom Ford says people look better naked. The fashion designer has his own range of eyewear, fragrances and a luxury menswear line and prefers using raunchy advertising campaigns to promote his products. Tom, who once posed with a naked Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson for a magazine cover, said: “How else are you going to sell perfume to heterosexual men? “I hate talking about sex. The thing is, people look much better naked. They are all the same colour and they can’t screw up. You see someone at the gym and they look great. Then they put their clothes on.”
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 mercifully requires you to cover up. Panamas. It’s a garment with a lot of history, one that’s practical and that can rightfully claim to be a fashion classic. Yes, I’m about to parade those two words out again, sorry- the city pages have their credit crunch, but we fashion writers have ‘investment purchasing’. For the Panama, that’s certainly true.
Read MoreGet 50 per cent off Chloe at the Secret Sample Sale
Fancy 50 per cent off the spring / summer 09 collection by Chloe? How about over 200 lines of samples from the autumn / winter 2009 collections of designers including Vivienne Westwood, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci and Prada? The Secret Sample Sale is happening again in London from this Friday until Sunday June 7. The sale is located in the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane and stock includes ex-catwalk, studio and showroom samples and clearance stock at up to 90 per cent discount. Brands on offer include Biba, Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu, Fred Perry, Blumarine, Jimmy Choo and Armani. Download your members pass
Read MoreTop designer Frida Giannini
Frida Giannini was named Fashion Designer of the Year at last night’s Glamour Women of the Year Awards. The Italian fashion house’s creative director won the accolade at the ceremony at London’s Berkeley Square Gardens, where some of the world’s most glamorous women were in attendance. Kylie Minogue stole the show by winning Entrepreneur of the Year and Woman of the Year and looked stunning in a black simple dress and animal print pashmina. Samantha Cameron – wife of British Conservative party leader David Cameron – was named Accessory Designer of the Year and attended the event with her husband.
Read MoreMadonna auctioning bag
Handbags belonging to Madonna, Eva Longoria and Dita Von Teese are being auctioned on eBay. The stars donated their favourite bags to help raise money for victims of April’s earthquake in L’Aquila, Italy. ‘Entourage’ stars Adrian Grenier and Debi Mazar hosted a glamorous cocktail party at the LA Salvatore Ferragamo boutique to kick off the sale last night (02.06.09), where celebrities including John Legend, Rosanna Arquette, Rose McGowan and Melissa George got to view the articles listed in the sale.
Read More‘Big Bird’ Julianne Moore
The 48-year-old actress loves the lavish, yellow Lacroix gown she wore to the prestigious French film event, but admits it made her look like the oversized character from US children’s TV show ‘Sesame Street’. She said: ‘It was the kind of dress you could only wear in Europe. If you wore it in the United States, I think they’d call you Big Bird.’ Julianne is close friends with American designer Tom Ford – who was the creative director of Gucci from 1994 to 2004, and now works on his eponymous label – who has praised her dedication to fashion.
Read MoreSummer 09 Trend: Fringing
Move over Dame Shirley Bassey! Fringing has gone beyond curtain trimmings and upholstery, surfacing in a myriad of chic guises on this season’s runways. Yes, this season, fringes are growing on anything and everything: dangling from the hems of skirts, jackets and dresses, embellishing evening gowns and footwear, even trimming bikinis. The burgeoning trend was prominent everywhere on the spring/summer 2009 runways from Alexander McQueen to Alberta Ferretti and Emma Cook to Elie Saab. Come autumn, the trend will still be going strong with designers, including Gucci and Anna Sui, embracing it as part of the folk look. Fringing has now captured the imagination of the British high street as the must-have finishing touch with retailers such as Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, and ASOS all embracing the trend with items that belie their price. Even the A-listers are in on the act, with stars such as Mischa Barton and the Olsen twins inhabiting a West that is sleek rather than wild.
Read MoreSex, shirts and sweat: It’s a man’s world at Monsieur Baron
There could hardly be a time more topical to launch a business shirt range. Workers across the square mile donned jeans and jumpers last week for fear of being targeted by G20 protesters. The normally, more-often-than-not very dull topic of business attire, unexpectedly found itself in the spot light. So the celebration a week earlier, of designer business shirt brand Monsieur Baron’s first birthday and lavish launch of the new range at celeb hangout, Kitts in Sloane Square, could hardly have provided more of a contrast. Especially in light of the close city links of the designers behind the brand. If you haven’t heard of them before, then let me fill you in. Monsieur Baron had been manufacturing shirts for fashion houses including Armani, Gucci, Alain Figaret, Eden Park and Cerruti for 25 years before setting up a label in his own name with son Charles Baron, a convertible bonds trader in Canary Wharf and son-in-law Tristan Lagesse, who formerly worked in reinsurance for Lloyd’s.
Read MoreThe Jumble and Pearls vintage and designer sale
What: Ditch the elbowing and bustle of your average designer sample sale and head over to the monthly Jumble and Pearls vintage, high street and designer sale. Running since late 2008, the sale is steadily gaining a cult following. When: Taking place on the first Saturday of every month, the free entry sale offers shoppers vintage and designer brands including Vivienne Westwood, Sonia Rykiel, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino and high street labels such as Diesel, Boxfresh, Fenchurch, Adidas and Stussy. There’s also a good dollop of vintage kitsch accessories. Why: For those that arrive early, there’s cups of tea. For those who have had a hard day’s shopping, there’s cocktails galore. Genius. Where: The very gorgeous Albert and Pearl cocktail bar on London’s Upper Street. Embrace fine cocktails, sharp, classical DJs and sumptuous, boyfriend-friendly surroundings. For more details go to the sale’s
Read MoreSalma Hayek marries on Valentine’s
There once was a beautiful Hollywood movie star who fell in love with a fashion prince and on the most romantic day of the year, they wed in secret and lived happily ever after. It is very much a real life fairy tale. On Valentine’s Day actress
Read MoreThe shade of spring? Electric blue. It’s electrifying!
Armand Basi One, Gucci, Michael Kors, DKNY. All have one thing in common: their prolific use of the shade to be seen in this sprin – electric blue. Fitting in fabulously with fashion’s current obsession with all things 80’s (without being as garish as the neon shades saturating the revival), the colour adds a classic intensity to any summer ensemble and will suit all skin tones. Wear head to toe, a la Michael Kors or mix with black for striking, 80’s glam. Feel like injecting some print? Stick to animal print as seen at Lanvin.
Read MoreTamara Mellon reveals her expansion plans for Jimmy Choo
Fabulous. That’s the word I would use to describe co-founder of Jimmy Choo, Tamara Mellon. Now, I know there are tons of other descriptive words probably more apt, but fabulous is enough for me. She’s a fabulous business woman, has a fabulous personality and dishes out fabulous pearls of wisdom. Yesterday evening I took a trip down to the London College of Fashion for The Sunday Times Style Lecture with Tamara Mellon. It was worth it.
Read MoreThe Fashion Confidential Four Day Sale Extravaganza!
Psst…our friends over at Fashion Confidential are hosting a fab 4 day designer accessories sample sale this week! Get up to 60% off top luxury brands including Balmain, Bottega Veneta, Burberry Prorsum, Fendi, Gucci, Lanvin, Marni, Michael Kors and lots more! The sale is by invitation only. Click here for your exclusive invite. Hurry! We have it on good authority that it’s going to be amazing!
Read MoreGet early access to the designer London Secret Sample Sale
Hold on to your scarves and mittens. Yes, it’s another designer sample sale and just in time for Christmas too. The London Accessory Sale take place conjointly at Chelsea Old Town Hall, London on December 18. Not that I’m suggesting this is a good opportunity to tick off some Christmas shopping, but rather a sly opportunity to treat yourself.
Read MoreMy favourite fashion puzzle: Jigsaw
Jigsaw, the fashion store with the kooky windows and magnificent changing rooms. It’s one of those stores you probably often walk past, have a quick peek through the windows but rarely go in. It is though a fantastic fashion retailer and now it’s online!
Read MoreModel Alert: Mohamed Junior
Last week we found a way to get over our recession blues. We caught up with hot male model Mohamed Junior and unashamedly overdosed on eye-candy…. six foot two inches of eye candy to be exact.
Read MoreMarshalls, now selling designer brands for less
We all know and love discount retailer Marshalls for its ability to supply us with our favourite brands for criminally cheap prices. Now, Marshalls has undergone a transformation with the installation of a new boutique packed with discounted designer goods called The Cube.
Read MoreFashion Fix!
Ferragamo Exclusive! [Purse Blog] Helena Christensen takes to the seas for Agent Provocateur [Fabsugar] Cindy Crawford’s still got her sex appeal! [Fashionista] Chanel Iman launches her own channel on You Tube [Bagsnob] Claudia Schiffer to front YSL campaign [Marie Claire] Gucci hearts Rhianna [The Fashion Bomb]
Read MoreWestfield London: The Grand Opening!
Shopping in a new light. That’s the slogan for Westfield London and it really is shopping in a whole new light…well for Europe that is!
Read MoreLove Your Style: Roisin Murphy
Known for her outlandish stage outfits, Roisin Murphy has been compared to Gwen Stefani and Kylie musically but is like none other when it comes to her personal style.
Read MoreHistory Repeats Itself: Valentino Sacks Alessandra Facchinetti
Giving Dynasty a run for its money, the past couple of days have been drama-fuelled over at Valentino.
Read MoreIts Jourdan Dunn’s first cover for British Vogue!
The question on everyone’s lips since Vogue Italia released its all black issue back in July has been, “Will it actually make a difference?
Read MoreFashion Rocks Out in N.Y!
“You can’t make music without fashion or fashion without music,” , Designer Max Azria And so fashion and music collided when the fifth annual Fashion Rocks and NY Fashion Week both kicked off on Friday. More on fashion week later but first we have to talk about the outfits that graced the red carpet at Radio City Hall to celebrate the love affair between music and fashion. See after the jump for our favourites…
Read MoreMind Your Manners: Dasha Zhukova snubs Italian fashion
Are you thinking Dasha who? If so, we’ll explain. She’s 26, one of the founders of the label
Read MoreRihanna To Launch Fashion Line
According to Rihanna, a fashion line is on the cards (along with movies of course). Speaking to
Read MoreCover Girl: Lily Donaldson Lands Vogue UK
Finally Lily Donaldson’s landed the cover of Vogue UK. She shares a full spread inside with Freja B. Clad in Gucci on the cover, Lily looks every inch the supermodel. Congrats!
Read MoreEarn Extra Money Selling Online!
“Designer labels are your best bet for earning the most cash. Some of the most in-demand names right now are Coach, Gucci, Juicy Couture, and Prada. So sell accordingly.” – eBay Style Director Constance White on earning extra money by selling your fashion online
Read MoreMenswear Looks – From The Men’s Department
For hot summer style, try subtly inspired menswear looks: pair light, airy sundresses with a cropped tuxedo jacket, or loose pinstripe trousers with a chiffon blouse with ultra-feminine detailing. As guys are cut differently than most of us gals,it’s unfortunately not so easy to raid your boyfriend’s closet (though, this shouldn’t necessarily be discounted as an option). However there are quite a few places where we can skip the ladies department and go straight to the men’s section.
Read MoreIndulging in Retail Therapy!
After an atrocious week at work made better only by how god-awful my weekend was, I needed something pretty, I needed it fast, and I needed it not to cost a ton of money (yeah right, this is Manhattan!).
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