The range was quite different from usual Nina Ricci collections and it means Copping took the plunge to go his own way, apart from Theyskens’ influence. No more high-drama dark Belgian romance is expected then.

Pretty, just below knee-length satin slipdresses, chic little black dresses, lacy tops and skrts of elaborated designs were all the new hot things for the brand. No pants were in the line and it seems none of those would really fit into the cloud of feminine luxury.

Gloves went above the elbows, belts embraced the models’ waists and perfect classy shoes finished the glamourous picture. Some fur was used but it was good and beautiful.

I’ll begin with Kristen Stewart. She wasn’t the best-dressed and her look seemed unfinished but she is the star of Twilight, the saga I liked so much, so she is the first on my list. Kristen looked good in short white strapless Chanel dress and a pair of matching heels. I do think she looks better in jeans.

Kate Winslet couldn’t miss this exciting event and appeared on the red carpet looking elegant and classy. I liked her black dress with lacy insets very much!

Vera Farmiga looked brilliant in a white assymetrical Marchesa gown. The dress was so cute that Vera was an absolute stand out for me!

Another Twightlight and New Moon star Anna Kendrick wore a yellow Pucci dress to the party and looked lovely! The embroidery in front was beautiful.

Joely Richardson who arrived to support her mother showed off her beauty in a blue satin Katherine Walker gown with silver shoulder details. She matched her dress with a pair of black shoes and a pretty little clutch.

Claire Danes opted for a silver frock that looked a bit too elaborate in design. Jewelry pieces she wore to match the dress added glamour to her look.

Carey Mulligan dazzled in a flower-prited dress that revealed her shoulders. A pair of black sandals completed the attire.

Anne Marie Duff blended with the red carpet wearing a scarlet dress by Alberta Ferretti that covered her baby bump beautifully.

Kristin Scott Thomas went a simplier path and chose a black classy beaded dress by Louis Vuitton she looked fabulous in. As it was rather cold she took a fur boa to cover herself.

Audrey Tautou looked so much pretty in her pink frock by Lanvin.

Meredith Ostrom wore a black one-shoulder dress that looked ageing on her though was sumptuous.

Jamie Winston went for Marylin Monroe look in Alexander McQueen’s creation.

Read about hairstyles at the event.

Sunglasses for Spring-Summer 2010 are super bright and playful. Hot pink and red, green and white frames with dark, almost black lenses do look great! And if you know how to wear such styles to stand out these are definitely for you to try! You’ll never merge with the groud wearing something like that!

However, for classic lovers there are designs too. They are more reserved both in hues and designs and can easily be incorporated into an office outfit.

Sunglasses by Louis Vuitton are made for both men and women and if you are confident enough you can try ones for the opposite sex!

The photo shoot features models: Josephine De La Baume, Annabelle Dexter Jones, Birdy Bell, Chrissie Miller, Daphne Hezard, Gildas Loaec, Hailey Gates, Isabelle McNally, Lucien Smith, Olivier Zham, Olympia Le Tan, Theodora Richards, Vahina Giocante and Wade Oates.

The award was given to Marc by Culture Minister Frédéric Mitterrand for his contribution to the fashion industry. Marc was called “an iconic designer, a gifted person, but also a hard worker.”

He has really done a lot for the business. Jacobs has been the creative director of French luxury label Louis Vuitton for many years already, since 1997, and since then the company has quadrupled its worth.

Together with Marc Nathalie Rykiel was honored this award. The fashion designer has long been a part of her Mother’s Sonia Rykiel brand.

The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is an Order of France established on May 2, 1957 by the Minister of Culture. It was later confirmed as an Ordre national du Mérite by then-President Charles de Gaulle in 1963. The aim is to recognize significant contributions to the arts, literature, or related fields.

The people awarded don’t have to be French exclusively. But the government require that citizens of the country must be at least 30 years old, adhere to French civil law, and must have “significantly contributed to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance.”

There are three grades – Commandeur, Officier, and Chevalier. The latter, which both Rykiel and Jacobs received, stipulates that a medallion is worn on ribbon on left breast.

Among those who have receaived the Order are: Kylie Minogue, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Redford, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, Meryl Streep, Jude Law, George Clooney and others.

Let’s talk about bracelets now. Bracelets are must-haves in any woman’s wardrobe. And we all have so many of them! But do you know that they initially were worn only by men? Read the history of bracelets here.

Spring-Summer 2010 season sees lots of bracelets worn all over the arm, from wrists to forearms. And the diversity of styles and designs is huge.

Let me show you the bracelets I liked the most in designers’ collections.

John Galliano and Lanvin created very elaborate and chic pieces, with lots of beads, chains and gemstones.

Jean Paul Gaultier preferred plastic to other materials and made very extravagant bracelets which could be worn on forearms and elbows.

Chanel pieces are classy and sophisticated and will be perfect for evening outfits.

Bracelets from Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino are very unusual but look sumptuous.

Marc by Marc Jacobs offer us to wear simple pieces similar to toys we buy for babies.

Dolce&Gabbana items look luxurious. They are adorned with coins and black gemstones.

Giorgio Armani bracelets are elegant and classy, perfect for special occasions and chic garments.

Louis Vuitton want us to wear bright baubles.

Gucci and Missoni created simple metallic pieces for everyday wear.

Oscar de la Renta went a more traditional path and made universal-looking bracelets. Richard Nicoll, on the contrary, used less conventional shapes. He used fabric and beads to create his works of art.

Sparkling pieces were made by Dries Van Noten and Giambattista Valli.

Hermes and Anna Sui seem to have spent lots of time on accessories because the diversity of their bracelets is amazing.

Tell me which of these bracelets you like the most.

The Spring-Summer 2010 collection looks weird, especially those huge brightly-colored wigs. The Christmas ad campaign for accessories is also something fairy-like and far from reality. (Though I must admit the pieces look good). And now the new thing to make us surprised – Animania collection of accessories.

The range is named Louis Vuitton Animania. All items are adorned with the famous monogram and should look chic but actually they look funny.

Little rabbits, birds, squirrels – all look too childish. And scarves that are to be worn by fashionistas are not sumptuous-looking.

The collection is said to be inspired by Gaston-Louis Vuitton’s wooden toys collection. His wife used to collect the mini wonders in the early 20th century and now, in the early 2010, Marc Jacobs made those mini creatures bigger and fashionable!

Animania pieces aren’t cheap as none of Vuitton ones. One can find the price tag of over $500 for a purse.

To tell you the truth, I see nothing really worth that money. What do you think of the collection?

Louis Vuitton played with the idea of a fairy tale being inspired by Charles Perrault stories. In the result pictures were created full of magic blue and silver together with bright holiday red hues.

The collection itself looks attractive too, but, in my opinion, it isn’t as noticable on such a fairy-backround.

All the items are very similar to usual Louis Vuitton things and only some look like pieces perfect for around-Christmas-time.

I absolutely adore the shoes and red handbags and purses. Which items do you like the most?

The star is featured washing up, peeling vegetables and eating pasta, which seems a bit strange after so many talks about her diet rules.

The campaign is said to have been inspired by Italian neorealism cinema, something Stefano Gabbana says Madonna knows all about.

The designer also claims that despite the fact Madonna is very aristocratic she is very practical as well, and does a lot about the house herself, including washing dishes.

Certainly…she’s a very practical woman,’ he said.

Besides, Stefano says he had a chance to see the star eating spaghetti, traditional Italian meal.

Madonna likes the collection and clearly sees the connection between it and Italian cinema.

Gabbana said:

She loved the collection. She is passionate and impressively knowledgeable about Italian cinema.’

The pictures are not so provocative as ones shot for Louis Vuitton, and they look nice. Madonna is no longer shown as a woman looking for pleasures, she is rather more domestic and respectable.

What do you think about the pictures?

Alina Rock wears the Louis Vuitton’s invention as well as other modern fashion trends. Thigh-high boots, lingerie as outwear, sheer fabrics and other fresh tendencies are seen in the issue.

The photo shoot is entitled “House Arrest” but the American model doesn’t look upset at all. She makes fun of ordinary things and enjoys her time being alone.
Enjoy the pictures!

Lara Stone embodies youth, sex appeal, chic and sophistication, that’s why Louis Vuitton have chosen her.

After our successful collaboration with Madonna, we are very happy to be working once again with Steven Meisel on the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 fashion campaign,” says Artistic Director Marc Jacobs.

Because the collection loosely took its cues from the idea of the New Age traveler, we decided to create a green, outdoorsy set that would evoke a spirit of peace and love. To model the clothes, we wanted a modern, iconic, sexy beauty… It had to be Lara Stone.”

The shoot is really sexy and luxurious. Lara is featured on a bed of moss and ferns, surrounded by white doves. The fresh background helps to accentuate the brightness and vividness of Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection and beautiful accessories, including ‘metallic Monogram canvas, sun-bleached Monogram denim bags, furry foxtail charms, hardware-inspired jewelry and wooden clogs embellished with rustic tufts of fur’.

It was a wonderful shoot,” continues Marc Jacobs. “Doves were flying, the atmosphere was sexy and magical, and the result is a set of images that are desirable, colorful, whimsical and, of course, luxurious.”

This is a very strong campaign, reflecting the vibrant, optimistic mood of the Spring/Summer 2010 show,” agrees Antoine Arnault, Head of Communications for Vuitton. “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Steven Meisel, and to welcome Lara Stone as the voluptuous new embodiment of the Louis Vuitton woman.”

The Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign will be published in February 2010 issues of glossies worldwide. Can’t wait to see the full set of pictures!