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Nicole Richie vs. Kourtney Kardashian…Who wore Stella McCartney better?

by on 14th September 2013 0 comments

Although monochrome originally set our hearts aflutter for spring/summer 2013, when our peepers landed on this week’s fash-off contestants, we once again gasped in awe! The sheer beauty of a vertical zebra crossing-esque print in a dress is enough to get the dialogue going at MFL HQ, and that’s why we’ve picked Nicole Richie and not-far-from-a-camera Kourtney Kardashian as this week’s Who Wore it Best candidates, in a stunning, striped Stella McCartney number. First up, Nicole Richie took to the front row at Paris Fashion Week back in March, when she wore the striped A-line dress to the Stella McCartney autumn/winter 2013 show. Looking radiant as ever; Nicole completed her look with a relaxed shoulder-length bob and simple black pumps. But catching up in the style race was Kourtney Kardashian, who hasn’t been on our style radar for the right reasons, lately! Kourtney attended the extravagant, Alice In Wonderland themed 16th birthday bash for fellow sibling, Kylie Jenner, in August, sporting said dress. Accessorising with a fancy featured headpiece, fingerless gloves (very Kaiser Karl) and cross-strap platform heels, she rounded the look off with a bright red lip. With such a bold dress, and two very different looks, it’s a tough one to choose between this week, but we’re going to go with Nicole on this one! We get it: Kourtney’s channelling an upscale Tweedledee/dum in a dress (sorry, Kourt!), but it’s literally too fancy dress for us. Skip the OTT gloves and headpiece, and she’s got a winner on her hands (pardon the pun). Nicole’s fuss-free styling and glossy locks win by a strong style mile. Agree with our verdict? Tell us your thoughts below. [Images: Nicole; Kourtney]

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Angelina Jolie in all-black Saint Laurent

by on 13th August 2013 0 comments

Forget staging an intricate catwalk show during Paris Fashion Week – all Hedi Slimane needs to do is continue to dress Angelina Jolie and that will be enough recognition and praise for his work at Saint Laurent Paris. Angelina Jolie does the job of showcasing and promoting designers better than any runway model, and her latest all-black Saint Laurent ensemble at the Let the Adventures Begin: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios presentation in California is proof. To some, she just might just be wearing a black jumper, black trousers and black shoes, but to us it’s a sartorial statement – nay, a revolution! Angelina isn’t the first woman to make all-black work, and she probably won’t be the last either. But she might just be the woman who does it best. [Images] 

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Highlights from the Chanel Resort 2014 collection in Singapore

by on 10th May 2013 0 comments

Premiering the new Once Upon a Time… film at the Singapore Film Festival wasn’t the only thing Karl Lagerfeld was doing in the beautiful country, oh no. There was a little matter of the Chanel Resort 2014 show to go and stage, and as with all Chanel shows, it was really something quite spectacular. The Chanel we know and love was back for the Resort 2014 collection, leaving behind the darker side that was introduced to us during the autumn/winter 2013 show at Paris Fashion Week. (That’s not to say we didn’t love the pieces that made their way onto the catwalks earlier this year though!) We – along with the rest of the world – wondered why Kaiser Karl chose Singapore as the destination for the show when it was first announced, and speculated that there might be some Asian influence within the collection; after all when Karl has a theme, he likes to run with it! However, it wasn’t so much a case of being influenced by the Asian culture, but rather, a collection that is fit for all who live in sunny Singapore and the surrounding equally hot areas. Hence why the both fabric and colour was kept on the light side. We did our homework and found out that Singapore is actually the world’s fourth leading financial center with a host of different cultures, which was all reflected in the collection rather nicely. Coincidence or not, everything tied in together beautifully and we are once again left in awe!

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Christian Dior is taking over Harrods!

by on 12th March 2013 0 comments

Harrods will be paying tribute to Christian Dior this spring, by dedicating the Brompton Road store’s floors and windows to the iconic French brand. The store windows will get a classic grey and white Dior make-over, and the fourth floor will turn into the “ultimate Dior experience.” “We are thrilled to be partnering with Dior, one of our most successful global luxury brands on such an exciting venture,” said Marigay McKee, a spokesperson for Harrods. “Highlights of this exclusive initiative include a unique exhibition that takes you on a fascinating journey, unveiling intricate details of Dior’s rich heritage.” The fourth floor will be reconstructed to resemble the famous 30 Avenue Montaigne Dior headquarters in Paris, with an abundance of exciting displays available to witness. You can check the new Miss Dior handbag range out, dine in the Café Dior pop up restaurant, and see sketches and mannequins of iconic designs, among other things. The ‘Stars in Dior’ section sounds particularly appealing to us, as it features the actual dresses worn by some of our favourite celebs from the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Marion Cotillard and Emma Watson among others. You can catch the Harrods/Dior take-over from March 16th to April 14th, so make sure you pencil it in your diaries!

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Where was Hedi headed?

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Well, what a week it’s been at Paris Fashion Week, and, although Wang’s debut at Balenciaga was rolling off the tip of everyone’s tongue, it was Hedi Silmane’s second collection since taking the helm at Yves Saint Laurent that got fashion gossip stirring. So, what did you make of Slimane’s second design offering for the Parisian fashion powerhouse? Shunning the legendary French chic the brand has built its identity upon, Slimane went down the route he knows best: grunge, and unapologetically Californicated at that. Critics haven’t been too kind either, slamming the autumn/winter collection shown in Paris on Monday for straying too far from what has come to be expected of the iconic brand. But all wasn’t lost to negative review. Courtney Love tweeted her affection for the collection, dubbing it ‘rich ladies buying what we used to wear’. But that shouldn’t come as surprise  given Love’s naturally grungy aesthetic, along with front rowers Alison Mosshart and Sky Ferreira, who similarly didn’t have much to complain about. Notably, Jess Cartner-Morley of The Guardian described the appearance of grunge on Parisian runway space, where sophistication reigns supreme and straying from the highbrow approach to dressing is by no means considered the norm, as ‘an abstract concept’. This asks the question, then, whether Hedi’s departure from the accepted ways of the Parisian fashion set was a deliberate act to assert his arrival at the house. But he could’ve done that in his debut collection, right? Unsurprisingly, assertion has been a key theme this season; Simons asserted his famed sensitivity at Dior, Wang, by injecting the wearability at Balenciaga, and, of course now, Hedi. I can’t help but mention here, that Tom Ford’s excitably eclectic autumn/winter ’13 collection had that two-finger attitude witnessed at Saint Laurent, or, as I like to call it, the […]

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Ulyana Sergeenko brings drama to the Dior AW13 front row

by on 4th March 2013 0 comments

We can always count on Ulyana Sergeenko to mix things up on the front row, and the Christian Dior Paris Fashion Week show was no exception. The Russian fashion designer always provides us with some of the most eccentric – but never ill informed – looks, most of which some in the most luxurious and unaffordable forms. Ulyana rocked up to the Dior show wearing the voluminous cobalt blue printed skirt fresh from the most recent Couture runway, and accessorised with a plain black top, and a very dramatic veiled black fascinator. Some might argue that she wouldn’t have seen much with the veil in her face, but then again, fashion royalty such as Miss Anna Wintour and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen seldom attend a front row without their darkest shades covering their eyes… Do you like her front row look or do you think it’s attention-seeking and distracting?

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High Street: 1 Rita Ora: 0

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

This week’s been a bit of a stirrer on Planet Fashion, as we brace ourselves for Fashion Month and all the news that unfolds with it. Firstly, the urbanisation of what is supposed to be a copious dose of unadulterated luxury (thanks, Rita!) has led to many a sleepless night, and secondly, the arrival of the High Street on the High fashion runway. They say every writer should be as cynical as is humanly possible in order to really raise his or her voice against the unjust practices of the rapidly rotating (fashion) planet, but I don’t want to be the one who applies the dampener, so to speak. Well, not entirely. Let’s begin with Rita Ora’s recent outing in Le Paree for Couture Fashion Week. We know Jay-Z’s protégée brings her A game in the form of an eclectic dress sense, and equally vivid hair to match, but it was the shocking ‘devaluation’ of an uber-luxe item, namely the Hermès Birkin bag that left me in a destructive-to-luxury daze. Stepping out in moon boot-equivalent sneakers, multi-patch Adidas trousers and neon knit is bad enough, but throwing one of the most revered handbags into the mix doesn’t sit well with me. Although Rita’s affinity for carrying a Birkin with almost every ensemble she appears in is pretty evident, this isn’t the catwalk-ready definition of sport-luxe I was thinking of. But on an ever so slightly more sartorially positive note, Rita brought the Boy (see what I did there) to the front row at the Chanel Couture show in Paris, teaming Wang boots with a floaty dress, topped off with a red leather jacket. Not a huge fan of this (again) try-hard ensemble (the red lips were the only necessity), but then again, isn’t that the only idea that underscores most of […]

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Emma Stone vs. Anna Dello Russo: Who wore Rochas better?

by on 24th January 2013 0 comments

It’s a tough one this week, as we’re faced with two of fashion’s most forwardly dressed ladies! Although Anna Dello Russo has first dibs on nearly every item of clothing that graces the runways before the entire planet even gets whiff of them, Emma Stone beat the vivaciously attired editor-at-large to it! Showing off a stunning creation from the Fall 2012 Rochas collection, Emma looked a dream as she attended the Tokyo premiere for The Amazing Spider-Man back in June last year. Going prim all the way – in line with dress’s ladylike, drop-waist silhouette – Emma wore Christian Louboutin bow pumps and sported a softly-done updo. Anna Dello Russo, on the other hand, steers clear of the conventional style path and always seeks to add a much welcomed twist to her well-documented looks. And you didn’t expect her to wear a simple brown dress, well, in a simple way, did you? Throwing out the basic rules that apply to statement accessories, and throwing the brightest bag, heels and earrings into the mix, our fave fashion personality gave the street-stylers much to pap outside the Miu Miu Spring 2013 presentation during Paris Fashion Week in October. She wore Miu Miu booties (natch), ADR x H&M earrings (double natch) and a super-statement making Paula Cademartori bag. Who wins? Emma Stone? Why? Well, as much as we do love an eye-ball popping ensemble from ADR during Fashion Month and beyond, this pretty Rochas number didn’t really need such harsh colours to dress it up. Emma’s dainty, feminine styling wins hands down!

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Five minutes with Lie Sang Bong

by on 17th September 2023 0 comments

With the ‘Gangnam Style’ dance perfected, an array of impressive catwalk collections under his belt and a fashion career spanning nearly three decades over three continents, Lie Sang Bong is certainly a fashion force to be recknoned with. My Fashion Life caught up with the esteemed South Korean designer to talk wardrobe staples, favourite fashion cities and, of course, Gangnam Style. Tell us about the inspiration behind your Spring/Summer 2013 collection The Spring/Summer 2013 collection was inspired by butterflies, which represents transformation. Another source of inspiration was a sense of nostalgia for 60s fashion and my childhood memories; the collection explores retro elements and transforms them into modern shapes and volume. Being one of Korea’s most esteemed designers you started your fashion career in your native country, later moving to Paris. What was this change in fashion culture like for you? When I first started to show my collection in Paris in 2002, it felt like I was starting everything all over again. Although I love Paris and it was always my dream to show at Paris Fashion Week, nothing was easy and I kept asking myself if I should continue to do this or not.  However, after a few seasons, I started to feel more comfortable working there, and fascinated by people who were excited to see my collection. Presenting my collection during Paris Fashion Week was like a dream come true. What are your favourite fashion cities and why? I love Paris, New York, and London the most. Paris has its own tradition and history of fashion that fascinates me; New York is a fun place where new trends are made everyday and London is so creative and funky. In three words, style is… Character, taste and harmony. Tell us more about the Lie Sang Bong woman The Lie Sang Bong […]

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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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Has Kanye turned Kim into a demure goddess?

by on 1st June 2012 0 comments

“Where have they gone?” I euphemistically and, rather rhetorically, ask myself every time I lay eyes on a post-‘Kimye’ Kim Kardashian. As the world became aware of the blossoming love between the blatant romance-deniers, I’ve become aware of Kim’s increasingly demure and understated wardrobe. A monochrome palette (similar to her beau’s); sleek cuts; ladylike peplums; below-the-knee dresses; sensible fashion choices at Cannes; copious amounts of uber-expensive-looking leather and cleavage concealing necklines have all made the rounds; and I’ve decided that I actually quite like the stylistically ‘born again’ Kim. Regularly seen in barely breathable, bust-enhancing, waist-reducing Hervé Léger bandage numbers, post divorce; Kim’s comeback as the Rapper’s Girlfriend hasn’t entirely been put down to personal effort. This is not to say I disliked Kim’s previous barely-there style, but I wonder if claims that dating Kanye West has improved her wardrobe actually hold any truth. Well, to figure that out, let’s begin with Kanye’s personal approach to style, his fashionable affiliations and, of course, his venture into fashion. Partial to a blazer, slouchy leather pants and eye-hurting sneakers, Kanye’s love of Givenchy, a blossoming friendship with creative director of said fashion house, Riccardo Tisci, and an eponymous fashion label with a rather dismal debut at Paris Fashion Week two seasons ago prove his fashionable inclinations. Given that, Kanye rather famously attended last month’s Met Ball sans Kim – a warning of sorts from the God of fashion, Anna Wintour, and the fact that Kim’s less-than-credible celebrity status – described in W magazine as the ‘fine art of playing herself – (a perfectly money-spinning method, may I add); does Kanye feel inclined to help bump up his beau’s credibility through influencing her style? Does he feel she’ll be taken ‘seriously’ by the inner circles of super-stardom if there’s more monochrome than major-boobage on […]

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Rate or Slate: Katy Perry vs Emily Blunt vs Leigh Lezark

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

This week’s Rate or Slate is a real corker, because we love it when celebrities really step out of their style comfort zones and embrace the unexpected. First up, taking a brazen fashion stance – something she is more than partial to – is Katy Perry. Attending the Viktor & Rolf fall 2012 show in Paris, Katy ensured her popping blue hair colour matched her outfit, as she donned a black shift dress and contrasting cobalt blue coat from the design duos spring summer 2012 collection. Devil Wears Prada actress, Emily Blunt, opted for a Naeem Khan fall 2012 number at the LA premiere of her latest movie, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. Usually seen in form-fitting red-carpet dresses, this was definitely a silhouette detour for Emily. DJ, model and muse Leigh Lezark brightened up a dull, grey, wet Paris fashion week morning by sporting a standout, canary yellow Sonia Rykiel suit to the designer’s fall 2012 show; a brave colour choice by the standards of someone who is almost always seen in black. It’s over to our Style Jury….  My Fashion Life News Ed says: Katy Perry: ‘You’ll hardly ever find me say anything negative about Katy Perry, and this time is no different. I would have lost the tights or worn my hair down as it looks a tad secretary chic (an uber stylish, gorgeous secretary, mind) but this is definitely my favourite. Gorgeous!’ Emily Blunt: ‘I think this dress totally drowned Emily, which is a shame because I usually love her red carpet style. If the hemline was shorter and she added some bold, flirty accessories, she could have got away with it but something isn’t right here. I don’t think the shoes help either.’ Leigh Lezark: ‘Kudos for going for something so bright and out of […]

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Katy Perry: An emotional, post-Russell transformation

by on 5th March 2012 0 comments

Many of us can sympathise with the excruciating emotional pain Katy Perry has endured in the past few weeks. A messy divorce; unashamedly womanising ex-husband who deems it perfectly fine to return to his waywardly amorous ways so soon after playing the ’Love’ game, and a hugely successful music career are really not the easiest to balance. But Katy has managed to project a steely persona; one that gives nothing away but beneath the surface, a storm is brewing. Her nearest and dearest have come to her rescue, encouraging her to see other men post- Russell Brand, and even Elton John dedicated a ‘singles table’ to Katy and a whole host of other love-starved stars. But who better to understand what Katy is going through than Rihanna; whom Katy is a success replica of and, Rihanna, too has tasted the sour fruits of a tumultuous, ill-fated relationship with violent ex Chris Brown. Although the best pals’ circumstances vary greatly, there is an eerie coincidence between their post break-up appearances and behaviour. After splitting from Chris Brown, Rihanna adopted a harsher, angrier and darker tone, which was evident through the music she produced. Rated R was her fourth album, and her first after her horrific ordeal; featuring tracks such as Te Amo, Hard and the deeply dark Russian Roulette. Similarly, Katy Perry revealed in her latest interview with Interview magazine ‘my music is about to get real f****** dark, so . . .’ which hints towards following in the footsteps of best celeb friend, RiRi. Photographed for Interview in a sexy studded, sequinned bra, long, black gloves and chandelier earrings, and surrounded by a host of burlesque dancers in very little; Katy is unrecognisable in this new, smokier guise. Her outfits, although already eccentric, are turning raunchier and slightly more rebellious, […]

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Did someone say payday? 5 treats that won’t break the bank!

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

All together now- woohoo! Yes it’s the end of the month and we already have a mental list of all the gorgeous things we are going to spend our pay packet on. With so many new season items flooding into the shops we are especially spoilt for choice this month. However, just for you we have picked out the most desirable treats that won’t break the bank. Be warned- you won’t be able to resist ladies… Pastels are huge for S/S 12. Get ahead of the game now with this sleeveless pale mint shirt from topshop. Wear now with a slim cut trousers and a warm cardigan and with shorts later in the year.  Mint Sleeveless Shirt, £30, available at Topshop   We are a sucker for a nice clutch bag here at MFL and this new season braided one from French Connection is all kinds of gorgeous… Betty Braid Clutch, £60, available at French Connection We are going to say this very slowly. McQueen. At. 80%. Off. Now go… McQ White Sleeveless Laced Shoulder Shirt, £175 £34, available at My-wardrobe   While we won’t be heading to Paris Fashion Week to see the Lanvin show, that doesn’t mean we can’t look like the chicest person in the office with this Alber Elbaz notebook. Yes it’s just paper but it’s fashion darling! Lanvin Alber Silhouettes Small Notebook, £30, available at Matches   This bag puts us in a super happy mood and channels theladylike trend perfectly. Race you to the till… Coral Lady Stud Bow Bag, £25, available at Topshop    

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Lunchtime buy: Stella McCartney straight leg Hannah trousers

by on 10th June 2016 0 comments

Our Stella showed her spring/summer 2012 collection at Paris Fashion Week yesterday morning, and to celebrate, we thought it only right to honour the designer in today’s Lunchtime buy. Now we all know that Stella McCartney is a genius when it comes to tailoring – you’ll rarely catch the designer without a well-cut blazer from her own label – and these saffron tailored straight leg trousers are exemplary of the craft behind McCartney’s cut. Sleek and straight, they’ll look great for work or play. Plus, the fiery red wool will brighten us up all winter, proving hardy to boot. What’s more, you know a tailored Stella piece will last you years (literally) – they’re real timeless classics – and with Kate Moss as a front-running fan, you’ll be in good company. Stella McCartney straight leg Hannah wool-twill trousers, £330, available at MyTheresa.

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Kate Moss lights up on the catwalk

by on 10th March 2011 0 comments

Kate Moss has always been known for her rebelling streak, so naturally, on National No Smoking Day, the international style icon could be seen puffing away on a nasty nicotine stick at Paris Fashion Week – didn’t fancy quitting for just one day Kate, eh? As Moss strut her stuff down the Louis Vuitton catwalk for the brand’s latest AW11 collection, the model could be seen happily puffing away in a rather erotic get-up, as she closed the show yesterday. The 37 year-old returned to the runway for Marc Jacobs after a three year break from the catwalk limelight, but judging by those skimpy hot-pants and laced up booties, she definitely proved she’s still got what it takes to wow a crowd, reports the Daily Mail. Well, she is Kate Moss after all.

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Galliano: the industry reacts, but why not harshly?

by on 21st March 2011 0 comments

After what seems like a whirlwhind week of events, the shock of John Galliano’s dismissal from Dior is slowly starting to sink in. He’s now headed to rehab to resolve issues with alcohol, but will be facing trial for his anti-Semitic actions of last Thursday later this year, which could land him in prison. Meanwhile, Dior’s show is going ahead as planned this afternoon, without the designer and his famous bow. Reactions to this are still rolling in, but while much of the internet is full of “serves him right” quips to Galliano’s racist scandal, some of fashions big shots are being criticised for defending the designer. Here, we take a look at the industry’s reactions to Galliano’s sacking and the events that led up to it, and delve into why it’s excusing the enfant terrible. Franca Sozzani was the first to kick-start the designer’s defence on Monday, when she wrote this on her blog: We aren’t clear about one thing: the video starts right at the moment when Galliano launches his tirade. So one or the other must be true: either whoever took it was a master of timing, or what we are seeing is a video created for this purpose. In other words, possibly it was made by holding the mobile in the hand waiting for the celebrity – evidently provoked – to explode… An explosion was more than probable when you add together the amount of alcohol Galliano had consumed and the provocations of the people speaking to him. When Hilary Alexander interviewed Giorgio Armani, he responded with the following: “I’m very very sorry for him. It’s obviously a difficult time for him. I am also very sorry that they videotaped him without him knowing.” Chanel Iman responded to the events on Tuesday this week: “I love […]

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Watch Lady Gaga’s catwalk debut at Mugler

by on 3rd March 2011 0 comments

As Paris Fashion Week well and truly got underway yesterday, the talk of the town naturally turned to American pop-star Lady Gaga, as she took to the stage and made her catwalk debut for the house of Mugler. Modelling Nicola Formichetti’s AW11 womenswear collection, the prerogative songstress looked dazzling as she strut her stuff in a sheer all-black ensemble, followed by a gorgeous futuristic floor-length all-white gown – which subsequently closed the show. And as the brand’s musical director, Gaga just couldn’t resist throwing in some her own tracks from her third album to spice up the sartorial proceedings. Onlookers could enjoy the lyrical delights of never-before-heard-track Government Hooker as well as classics Born This Way and Schiebe, reports the Telegraph – making way for a truly sensational, fun-filled performance. The show was live streamed last night on the Mugler website, but if you happened to miss such a monumental fashion moment, fear not, we’ve posted the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqXSB7glctg

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Lady Gaga is walking for Thierry Mugler tonight

by on 2nd March 2011 0 comments

As Paris Fashion Week officially kicks off today, the talk of the town surprisingly turns to Lady Gaga and news that the eccentric pop star will make her debut catwalk performance down the Thierry Mugler runway this afternoon. Lady G is no stranger to the house of Mugler, as the brands official musical director she’s already helped collaborate on Nicola Formichetti’s Anatomy of Change fashion short film, as well as written the exclusive track Born This Way for his debut menswear collection in January. So it comes as no surprise Nicola’s muse will be strutting her stuff for the brands debut AW11 womenswear collection at PFW does it? Breaking the news on Twitter yesterday, Gaga wrote, ‘I have a monster fashion announcement, are your paws up? I’m so excited I might give birth to a machine gun. I’m making my debut as a runway model, walking in the MUGLER PARIS FASHION SHOW 3/2. I directed the show music, previewing Government Hooker.’ But fear not, you don’t need front row tickets to see such a spectacular event unfold, the good news is the whole show will be live streamed on the Mugler website at 8pm tonight reports Elle UK- phew! We wouldn’t want to miss this for the world!

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Who will replace John Galliano?

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

So Galliano’s out. It’s a sad, sorry shame, but it was inevitable (and necessary) in light of his recent racist ramblings. Naturally, the fashion sphere has already begun speculating who’ll replace the enfant terrible – but let’s face it; those are some pretty big pirate boots to fill. With Dior standing by its schedule to show its autumn/winter 2011 collection at Paris Fashion Week on Friday, the pressure’s never been so high to perform – rumour has it some top editors are anxious of attending the house’s show because it’s been tainted with bad publicity – especially with the all-too realistic problem of poor sales looming. Suffice to say, we reckon Dior’s looking to find a new front (wo)man to direct its design pretty pronto, so let’s take a look at the names being thrown around already as possible replacements. 1. Riccardo Tisci Who: Riccardo Tisci, creative director at Givenchy Why: Riccardo Tisci has garnered increasing acclaim since heading Givenchy in 2005. He’s a design genius and he’s bold, but he’s also a safe bet, seeing as he’s already working within the LVMH staple (Givenchy belongs to the luxury conglomerate). And if you believe in history repeating itself, you’ll like this – Galliano was himself heading Givenchy before landing creative director at Dior. 2. Marc Jacobs Who: Marc Jacobs, creative director at Louis Vuitton as well as his eponymous empire Why: Louis Vuitton also lives under LVHM alongside Dior – if the powers that be want to keep it in the family, Marc could be in the running. Question is, is he ready to leave Louis Vuitton? 3. Phoebe Philo Who: Phoebe Philo, creative director at Celine Why: Another designer working under LVMH’s bracket, Celine is also owned by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, making Phoebe Philo another close contender. But […]

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It’s official: Galliano’s out at Dior

by on 1st March 2011 0 comments

Who didn’t see this one coming? After suspending the designer pending investigation into his anti-Semitic remarks, Christian Dior has officially announced it’s cut all ties with John Galliano – and his denouncement is effective immediately. The brief statement made by the house’s president, Sidney Toledano, condemns the designer’s statements for contradicting Dior’s values, and confirms that the “odious behaviour” displayed by Galliano in yesterday’s video was the final straw in his firing. “I unequivocally condemn the statements made by John Galliano, which are in total contradiction to the longstanding core values of Christian Dior,” Toledano said in his statement today, Vogue UK reports. Galliano’s dismissal is effective as of today, and the house will now under go proceedings to sack him officially. Dior’s autumn/winter 2011 show at Paris Fashion Week on Friday, however, will go on as normal – without the designer. And now, of course, the speculation mounts as to who will fill Galliano’s incredible shoes…

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Let’s talk: what does Galliano’s controversy mean for Dior?

by on 1st March 2011 0 comments

Update: John Galliano has now been dismissed from Dior. Read the full story here. We all know the story by now. Last Thursday, John Galliano was arrested at a bar for allegedly making anti-Semitic remarks to a couple drinking at a nearby table. Then Dior made an official statement and suspended its creative director pending further enquiries. Then, yesterday, police ordered Galliano to face his accusers to “find out the truth”, but in the meantime, a video of Galliano spurring racist remarks was leaked onto the internet (below). Then Natalie Portman, face of Miss Dior Cherie, made a statement condemning the designer and saying she was “deeply shocked and disgusted” by his actions and “will not be associated with Mr Galliano in any way.” Watch the video here, but be warned, it contains highly offensive content. It’s an exceptionally strange occurrence. But what we want to know is where this leaves Dior and, more importantly, Galliano. The industry, for the most part, is praising Dior’s decision to suspend dismiss its chief designer (except Franca Sozzani, whose defence piece has now been edited, but we all know she says some stupid stuff) – Dior, after all, has roots steeped in Jewish history and, we suspect, has a fair few Jewish employees, and if the house didn’t react to Galliano’s actions as a PR stunt, you can bet it did on principle. But we wonder if there’s a hidden motive beneath all of this. Galliano’s collections for Dior have taken an increasingly questionable creative path and after years of relative quiet, he’s apparently returned to partying again. So is this controversy a convenient cover up for Dior to oust the British enfant terrible while it can? Perhaps. But perhaps Galliano knows only too well the problems bubbling beneath the surface of the […]

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John Galliano has (apparently) been arrested!

by on 25th February 2011 0 comments

Just when you thought the fashion world couldn’t get any more surprising, news flies around that Christian Dior creative director, John Galliano, has been arrested in Paris for alleged assault – yes, seriously. According to reports on international news agency ATP, via the BBC this morning, the designer was allegedly arrested in a bar after making anti-Semitic remarks and for assault on a couple. Elle UK reports that no definite details of his arrest have been confirmed as of yet, but rumours are most certainly spreading like wild fire across the board. Frankly, we don’t know when he’d have time for all this, but with his up coming Christian Dior AW11 show at Paris Fashion Week imminent, and Kate Moss’s wedding dress) to think about, we think this is one set back Galliano could have done without. We’ll update you on the matter as soon as more news arrives…

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Get the look: Rachel Bilson in Chanel

by on 21st October 2010 0 comments

Rachel Bilson arrived at the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week looking ever the understated LA cool girl with a very vintage yet contemporary look that we couldn’t wait to recreate it. The dainty floral Chanel dress sets a sixties vibe to her outfit, while her leather jacket and gladiator heels toughen up the delicate chiffon to make an eclectic mix of styles. We also love her laid-back tousled hair and natural makeup that keeps her look simple, allowing her red Chanel handbag to provide a touch of stand-out chic. If you love Rachel’s effortlessly elegant look as much as us, take a look below at our top tips for stealing her style… AllSaints Manu Leather Jacket, £325, AllSaints A leather jacket is a must-have staple for providing an edge to any outfit, and this distressed biker jacket from AllSaints does exactly as intended – ultra-feminine without losing it tough, contemporary edge. Not only does this jacket work well for Rachel, it also has the possibility to become a timeless wardrobe favourite for us, too. We love the unique waterfall lapel detailing on the front that makes it stand out from the remaining leather jackets left on the rails. TFNC Rose Print Layered Chiffon Dress, £36, ASOS Florals add an instantly feminine touch to any outfit and this chiffon dress by TFNC is the perfect piece for re-creating Rachel’s look. Though the colour and cut is slightly different to Ms. Bilson’s Chanel number, the fabric and floral pattern stays true to the sixties-inspiried design, and is guaranteed to fall effortlessly over our best assets for a flattering finish. RONNIE Twist Sandals, £75, Topshop Gladiator-inspired sandals have been a staple for several seasons now, and these RONNIE twist sandals from Topshop take the best features from the signature style. The multi-strap […]

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Kate Moss in Dior

by on 13th October 2010 0 comments

Kate Moss is undoubtedly the queen of British style – her effortless fashion sense teamed with her supermodel looks all add up to one ultra trendy lady – and at Paris Fashion Week she was certainly dressed for the fashionable occasion. Opting to dress head to toe in black at the Dior spring/summer 2011 show in Paris, Ms. Moss looked sharp, fierce and (annoyingly) fantastic. The black fur shrug and leather pencil skirt –both by Dior – gave the outfit a welcoming contrast of textures, and her loose-fitting jumper adhered to her casual-chic taste while oversized sunglasses gave the outfit some much-loved star quality. Primped, preened and polished, this mum of one was ready to embrace the French runway and all that John Galliano had to offer – and front row at Dior? We’re too jealous for words.

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Karl Lagerfeld cancels his PFW show

by on 8th September 2010 0 comments

If you were hoping to see Karl Lagerfeld’s signature eponymous line at Paris Fashion Week next month, you’ll be disappointed – the designer has cancelled his spring/summer 2011 show and has removed himself from the schedule. But not because of timing problems, you understand – rumour has it he’s working on a new, more accessible line. Or masstige, as Karl likes to call it (that’s mass market and prestige, see what he did there?). So we hear over at WWD, the Lagerfeld label will continue in a more commercial effort, with less imput from Karl himself, while he works to develop his masstige collection which, apparently, will make its debut in time for autumn/winter 2011. This should, of course, come as no surprise – he did say a few months ago that he planned to re-enter the mass-market with the house of Lagerfeld , if you care to remember – though it seems we can forget collaborations with high street stores because Lagerfeld’s new label may just be the real luxe-for-less deal. But French fashion fans rest assure Karl will still be in the City of Light in October for Paris Fashion Week – he’s got to show his latest Chanel offering and unveil his capsule collection for Hogan.

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Giles Deacon for Ungaro: it’s confirmed!

by on 25th May 2010 0 comments

Ok, so we told you Giles Deacon was in at Ungaro last month, but we didn’t have sure-fire proof. This time, it’s for real. 100 per cent. Offical. Confirmed. And we can tell you with certainty because the designer has confirmed it himself today: Giles Deacon is the new creative director at Ungaro.

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