February 24th, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
Lindsay Lohan thinks her name on clothes makes those cost cheaper. The actress-turned designer understands that her personal problems and the fact she’s been to rehab a few times disconsider her a lot.
She told America’s OK! magazine:
I’m the first to say that in certain situations, my name will cheapen things because that’s what people have made of it.”
The 23-year-old had to deny plenty of rumours she had been blacklisted from New York Fashion Week. Besides, she suffered the embarrassment of her designs for fashion house Emanuel Ungaro getting criticized by fashion experts.
However, designing is what she finds very attractive for her. She even calls the effect it has on her as “therapeutic”. Creating outfits gives Lindsay the opportunity to express herself.
She said:
Fashion is something that’s so expressive in so many ways – within film, within music, within daily life. It expresses how you feel that day and the character you’re playing. I really appreciate and respect it. It’s something that’s not only a hobby of mine, but it makes me feel good. It’s really therapeutic for me, actually – the designs.”
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February 21st, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
Justin Timberlake has turned a very successful designer recently. His latest collection for William Rast has received huge praise and was called “1,000 per cent more sophisticated” than the last.
Justin confessed that his fashion inspiration is a world-known rock-star – Sir Mick Jagger. He says lots of his designs are based on the Rolling Stones’ legendary style.
He told MTV:
There is blatant correlation between music and fashion. I think since the beginning of rock ‘n’ roll, people have wanted to dress like rock stars. I still find old Mick Jagger jackets that I wish I could pull out of his closet or something. Of course, they wouldn’t fit me. Very tight.”
Justin’s Autumn/Winter 2010/2011 collection was unveiled during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday (February 16).
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February 20th, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
New York Fashion Week is over already but we aren’t going to stop writing about those fabulous collections that were unveiled during it. Today we will speak about William Rast range for Autumn/Winter 20101/2011 that has received lots of praise from fashion experts and jouranalists.
Discussing this line is interesting for one more reason – it has been created by Justin Timberlake, idol for girls all over the world, in collaboration with Trace Ayala. Besides, the line includes as many trends as one can ever do.
The list of hottest trends featured in WR collection includes: army green fatigue jackets and cargo pants, black leather paired with gray sweatshirts, navajo-blanket coats, nylon flight jackets, and raccoon tails clipped to belt loops. So many for one range! Fantastic job, guys!
Fewer denim items were seen on the runway this time that means the label isn’t planning to focus on that only, like it happenned last season. The strongest accesnt this time was given to leather: in pants, jackets, tops, shoes, vests, shorts, belts, etc.
Justin says it’s Mick Jagger’s style that inspired him.
See more William Rast pieces…
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February 18th, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
Another viewpoint on the problem of size zero in fashion gives famous Canadian model Coco Rocha. The beauty claims she has been rejected for ‘being too fat’.
The girl says she isn’t invited to walk the runway because many designers think she needs to lose more weight to fit the clothes they create. Despite being 7st 7lbs (UK dress Size 6) she is considered too big…
Miss Rocha has made her comments this week after participating in New York Fashion Week where she was modelling for Diane von Furstenberg.
I’m not in demand for the shows anymore,’ she said. ‘I’ve been told to lose weight when I was really skinny.’
The model is just one of the few colleagues who speaks openly against the demand for models to be zero-sized. And her opinion is fully justified as we all heard about two recent deaths of models Luisel Ramos and her sister Eliana.
Luisel, 22, passed away in the result of a heart attack during a fashion week in Uruguay in 2006. She had to live on a diet of green leaves and diet coke for three months to get ready for the catwalk show. Her sister Eliana,18, was also a model. She died from malnutrition six months later in 2007.
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February 18th, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
Yes and yes, zero-sized models have to be defended now as they are often ignored and called unhealthy. It has recently become rather difficult for thin girls to find a job as a model as the fashion indusrty clearly shifts to curvier beauties like Lara Stone and Crystal Renn.
Victoria Beckham feels it right to say a word for slim models as she is very slim herself. And she is naturally healthy, she claims.
The 35-year-old says it is unfair to critisize fashion designers for using thin models as catwalk queens should not be discriminated against because of their weight.
Speaking on U.S. daytime show ‘The View’ about the controvercy surrounding size zero models Posh said:
Most of these girls are naturally thin. And I don’t think we should be discriminating against someone because they are too thin or too curvy or too large or whatever it is.”
Victoria, whose fashion collection received good reviews when it premiered on February 14 during New York Fashion Week, said she was passionate about a more inclusive fashion industry.
She has decided to take part in a campaign by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) which is calling for the industry to be more responsible about choosing the models.
She commented:
The CFDA have reached out to designers, stylists and casting directors not to work with underage models, girls that are too thin and to be more ethnically aware. And I think designers are listening. I had a casting last week and had some terribly thin girls come in and it wouldn’t have worked.”
What do you think about zero-sized models?
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February 17th, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
Maybe with Sarah Jessica Parker as the creative director the whole style of Halston label will change to the better. I can’t say that I don’t like the outfits they make, it’s just that they lack glamour. And SJP is certainly a person who knows how to add that.
Speaking about Halston collection for Autumn/Winter 2010/2011 unveiled during New York Fashion Week I can say that it includes lots of very comfortable things that look good, those items which modern women want to see in their wardrobes – beautiful and practical.
A few cocktail dresses with cutouts draped beautifully, elegant trouser suits and light coats with fur sleeves and hemlines looked nice and wearable. However, some items were far from being perfect. For instance a yellow cape dress was a complete mess as well as the headwear pieces some of the models had to wear.
Evening gowns deserve special attention, especially the red halterneck with a silver decoration. This was fabulous!
See other Halston’s designs…
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February 17th, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
Monique Lhuillier Autumn/Winter 2010/2011 collection that the designer presented during New York Fashion Week is all about dresses, classy and uber feminine. No trousers have ever appeared on the catwalk and that was good as we could enjoy the ingenuine beauty of a woman, delicate and luxurious.
The show was opened by a number of short embellished dresses that would look fantastic on a young girl with slender legs. A few coats appeared but they seemed to be out of place among those chic special-occasion frocks.
The red mini with an embellished trippet was a real hit as well as a black dress with millions of roses attached to it. A halter in blood red dripped with gold leather chain embroidery deserves special praise as it looked absolutely gorgeous.
The parade finished with a set of fabulous gowns that were obviously created for awards events like Oscars and Golden globes. Good job, Monique!!!
See more fabulous designs…
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February 16th, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
Betsey Johnson will always be Betsey Johnson and nobody else. This truly extraordinary woman has unveiled her Autumn-Winter 2010/2011 collection with all that sparkle and playfullness that is characteristic to her style.
Vibrant colors, ecentric designs and a creative approach to everything made this show unforgettable. Gorgeous Kelly Osbourne opened up the parade wearing a bandanna on her face. But then she suddenly tore it off and the audience realized that it was Wild West that had inspired the line.
Betsey said: “I’m working on my stuff, being very true-blue Betsey.” And it really was her but about 45 years ago!
I love the color palette: bright pink, burning scarlet, shining yellow, luxurious fuchsia and lots of other vivid hues that remind me about summer, childhood and fairy-tale characters. Dressed in colorful tutus, catsuits, faux fur jackets, funny frilled bloomers and other suchlike outfits the models looked cheerful and boisterous.
The designer claims the clothing can be worn at any season: “We’re not in seasons anymore, anyway. We’ll show a little bit of now and a lot of later.”
See more from Betsey Johnson…
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February 16th, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
The collection Victoria Beckham unveiled during New York Fashion Week on February 14 was received very warmly. It looks like Posh has finally got the acceptance she had striven for.
It was her fourth collection and the most successful one, to be sincere. Dresses and high platform shoes were the focus and no wonder why, it’s just what the designer wants to see and wear herself.
Victoria started the show by greeting everyone, which was very different from other presentations, and as the fashion parade continued she was telling about the collection, commenting on styles and designs.
She said:
I feel the clothes express how my own personal style has evolved, more relaxed, a little more slouchy, but still structured.’
The dresses looked perfect – classy, chic and sophisticated, the ones for red carpets and special events. You will hardly ever see someone wearing such a frock in the street.
Lots of draping appeared throughout, on backs and necklines. Puffed hemlines along with rather strict silhuettes looked pretty. Some gowns were created in the style of trenchcoats, so much loved by Victoria. Long slits on dresses added sexuality to designs.
A few frocks came loose in waist area and this made me a bit puzzled because I’ve never seen Posh rocking such an outfit.
The color pallette included deep reds, blues and greens, as well as nudes and a dazzling pale gold.
More Beckham’s designs…
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February 15th, 2010
Posted by Veronica Valter
All those who are compassionate to people suffered in the result of a horrible earthquake in Haiti try to find ways to help. While socialites and actors sell their own couture outfits and design T-shirts and bags, Naomi Campbell decided to do something she knows well and is very good at –organizing a fashion show for charity and modelling clothes. It might be her first time being the leader of the event but she did it perfectly.
Lots of predictions were made about the show parade of stars but still there was too much we didn’t know. And finally it happened. Fashion For Relief Haiti event was held as a part of Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week at Bryant Park’s The Tent on Friday (February 12).
The show was fantastic. The models and celebrities walked the runway in beautiful designer clothing to raise money for those in need. Some did make a stir by appearing at the catwalk, for example Chris Brown, Kelly Osborn, Sarah Ferguson, Agyness Deyn and of course Naomi herself.
The last part of the show was dedicated to honouring Alexander McQueen. Seven models wore his fabulous creations. A few pairs of monster shoes were worn but, fortunately, no one was hurt.
However, it was Agyness Deyn who shocked everyone as well as made those smile. The supermodel fell down twice in her huge Burberry shoes and had to finish her way barefoot.
Campbell said before the show that she’s always nervous before walking the runway, ‘but just doubly nervous’ for the relief show because she had to be dependent on friends to collaborate and wanted everyone to enjoy it.
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