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Thursday, February 19, 2009

New York Fashion Week: Diane Von Furstenberg A/W 2009 Gallery

Diane Von Furstenberg's flower children have definitely grown up for Fall 2009. Picking rich, sumptuous fabrics, glam prints and beautiful brocades, the collection was a touch of subtle glamour for a season that's driven mainly by the recession. Huge cocoon coats and slouchy draped cardigans concealed layered looks in clashing prints like leopard, Prince of Wales check and geometric swirls. The usual wrap dresses, chic knits and wearable shaped were teamed with leggings, huge pom-pom hats and chunky jewellery for a youthful edge. By night, it got more glam with bacofoil dresses, animal print sheaths and sequin shifts.

[all images courtesy of Coutorture.com]

New York Fashion Week: Unconditional A/W 2009-10

I just love Philip Stephens, and this autumn/winter 2009-10 collection of Unconditional luxury basics proves why. Warm, fun and tough-cool, this label does not disappoint. Stephens created a look with a strong silhouette with funnel necks that displayed his need to cocoon, protect and exude confidence.

Fine cashmeres, leathers, merino wool and fine silk and cottons in black, white, grey and splashes of orange or yellow were interspersed with rugged zippers and tough boots.

A slim purple velvet jumpsuit was my fave pick, along with the strong lines of the menswear tuxes and trench coats lending a sophisticated aura.

ALDO boots and heels were rugged and fierce, adding to the confidence of the collection. The Unconditional show was set in a relaxed atmosphere high above the city, where models and fans alike mingled on a Sunday afternoon, but you never forgot you were seeing some sexy history being made.

New York Fashion Week: Preen A/W 2009-10

Guess what? Body-con ain't going anywhere according to the folks at Preen. Their autumn/winter 2009-10 collection was choc-full of sliced body-con frocks offering just a glimpse of skin here and there. Add to that oversized houndstooth coats, fluffed up with Mongolian wool in black and white, skinny shiny trousers, and mini mod dresses in check. There was an interesting use of leather in one tight-fitting dress, modelled by Catherine McNeil, which featured a knot in the middle and cut-outs all over. Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi's continual pushing of the envelope was even enough to bring Kanye West and his entourage to the front row. Yes, really.

[Photos: via Coutorture]

New York Fashion Week: BCBG Max Azria A/W 2009-10

Max Azria went sombre and sophisticated with his BCBG line for autumn/winter 2009-10. While there was lots of eveningwear, it wasn't really the stuff that dance and bar night dresses are made of - BCBG's usual niche. Beautiful draped velvets and modern silhouettes seemed made for an older customer, rather than who BCBG usually designs for. Perhaps Azria's plan is to shift BCBG a bit upmarket and hold onto the girls who wore the line in their younger days to make room for BCBGeneration's younger customer.

[Images: Coutorture]

New York Fashion Week: Charlotte Ronson A/W 2009-10

Unfortunately, her famous family (and their significant others) remains the best thing about Charlotte Ronson's fashion line, as far as I can tell. Samantha Ronson and Lindsay Lohan were on hand for the autumn/winter 2009-10 collection, as were Mark Ronson and The Like drummer Tennessee Thomas. The clothing was sort of amateurish styling of Marc Jacobs parodies. I did like the floral print used, and the floral shirt dress (pictured above) was one of the pieces I enjoyed from the show.

Samantha Ronson and Lindsay Lohan.

Tennessee Thomas and Mark Ronson.

[Images: WENN.com]

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Star style: Gwyneth Paltrow and Liz Hurley are pretty in pink for breast cancer charity bash, New York

It was a pink parade last night at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hottest Pink Party in New York. Estee Lauder spokesmodels Liz Hurley and Gwyneth Paltrow attended the benefit, held at the Waldorf-Astoria, and hosted by Mrs Evelyn H. Lauder herself.

As the theme suggested, all guests were asked to wear pink, with Liz Hurley reflecting her new Indian connections in a pale ombre pink sari (note: ombre is very on-trend for spring).

While Gwyneth Paltrow turned heads in a fuchsia-coloured, thigh-splitting number, featuring a black sash tied at the waist. With her new shorter curly do' it was a whole new look for the actress, and one that I hope she will stick to.

What do you think of each of their looks? We'd love to hear your comments, tell us below.

[Image: Getty]

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

New York rainbow: colourful is cool

Even though it's supposed to be the fashion industry's preferred colour I find black really boring. I went to the same university as accessories designer Fred Butler and used to love seeing her turn up in a different colour outfit for everyday of the week and I'll never forget the all-pink be-overalled woman I used to see when I was going through my pink phase (I was only five mind you!). A recent article by Joanna Goddard shows the lives of New Yorkers who stick to only one colour all day, every day.

I love looking at the images of these kaleidoscopic residents of the Big Apple, but I'm far too greedy to stick to one colour only. I could be persuaded to try a Fred Butler style daily colour change and these pictures have wanting to go through my wardrobe and colour-code it like a branch of Oxfam!

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Lindsay Lohan channels Marilyn Monroe in "The Last Sitting" for New York magazine

Hmm... I don't know quite what I feel about this - Lindsay Lohan imitating Marilyn Monroe in her final photo session with famed photographer Bert Stern, known as "The Last Sitting". Six weeks after the shoot, Monroe was found dead of an apparent barbiturate overdose. Forty-six years later, Lohan is posing bombshell-style for the latest issue of New York magazine, also shot by Stern. “I didn’t have to put much thought into it. I mean, Bert Stern? Doing a Marilyn shoot? When is that ever going to come up? It’s really an honour,” she said.

While it might seem an odd choice, I mean what has Lohan done so far that is even remotely in the same region as what Monroe achieved (besides struggle with addiction?) But there is obvious similarities... both were/are fodder for the tabloids, whose lives dramatically changed from their constant media exposure. Having said that, when seeing the original prints at an exhibition in Paris last year, I never ever could have pictured anyone else in the photos and, I must admit, I still can't.

The new issue of New York magazine is out now.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Baby Phat at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2008

Designer Kimora Lee Simmons of Baby Phat presented her collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 at Roseland Ballroom, New York City, February 1.

A model walks the runway at Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons and KLS Collection show during the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2008, Roseland Ballroom, NY City (2/1/2008). Photo Credit: Wild1 / PR Photos

Celebrities gracing the front row at the show included Tyra Banks, Star Jones, Vivica A. Fox, Rachel Smith and Victoria Silverstedt.

Kimora, half African-American, one quarter Korean and one quarter Japanese, joined a modeling class at age 11 and at age 13 she was awarded an exclusive modeling contract with prestigious fashion house, Chanel. Soon after her fourteenth birthday she was headed to Paris to work under designer Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel.

She quickly gained attention in the fashion world after Lagerfeld closed his haute couture show with Simmons who walked the runway decked as a child bride.

Kimora launched Baby Phat in 1999. She has also launched two perfumes for women, Goddess and Golden Goddess.

On August 5, 2007 Kimora's reality TV show, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane, premiered on Style Network. The show chronicles her daily life and routine, along with her relationship with her two daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee Simmons.

Tyra Banks attends the Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons and KLS Collection runway show during the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2008, Roseland Ballroom, NY City (2/1/2008). Photo Credit: Wild1 / PR Photos

Victoria Silverstedt attends the Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons and KLS Collection runway show during the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2008, Roseland Ballroom, NY City (2/1/2008). Photo Credit: Wild1 / PR Photos

Kimora Lee Simmons takes the bow walking down the runway with her two daughters at her runway show during the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2008, Roseland Ballroom, NY City (2/1/2008). Photo Credit: Wild1 / PR Photos

Red Dress Show kicks off the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2008

Celebrities at their red best walked the ramp at the Heart Truth "Red Dress Collection" 2008 in Bryant Park, New York City, Friday, February 1, to kick off The New York Fashion Week and alert women to the dangers of heart disease.

First lady, Laura Bush in a cream-coloured Oscar de la Renta skirt suit. Photo Credit: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos

During the week, which will run through next Friday, nearly a 100 Designers will display their spring-summer range.

Those who took part in the catwalk included Sara Rameriz, Ashanti, Joss Stone, Cheryl Hines, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Ana Ortiz, Lisa Rinna, Molly Sims, Cheryl Hynes, Allison Janney, Jenna Fischer, Liza Minnelli, Maria Menounos, Rita Moreno and Camryn Manheim.

Molly Sims, Lisa Rinna and Hedi Klum wore short dresses while most others walked the runway in flowing gowns.

Camryn Manheim, Liza Minnelli, Rita Moreno, Sara Ramirez and Joss Stone danced their way through the runway.

First Lady Laura Bush, who kicked off the show with her speech, has been the Heart Truth campaign ambassador since its inception. In her message she reiterated that "being healthy never goes out of style."

Heart Truth campaigns to encourage women to exercise to keep their hearts healthy.

This was the fifth time the healthy heart campaign came to New York Fashion Week.