LOVE Magazine’s official website just launched last week, and the fashion world couldn’t be happier about having an online home for Katie Grand’s masterful mag. The site is iconically LOVE. Fun, non-conformist, and thorough in its inclusion of everything from exclusive videos to photos of the most covetable products.
With the French Open currently underway, tennis star Venus Williams continues to raise a lot of eyebrow raises when it comes to her fashion on the court. In a recent interview, V dished on the how the outfits for her line EleVen come about. "During the design process I'm nervous about, okay, is that going to move and get in the way of my racquet? So when the dress comes and it doesn't, then I'm excited. I try to represent what I think my personality is on the court. The second part is sometimes you just dream it up. Sometimes you can see a dress and say, Hey, I really like those slits, so let me put that in my tennis dress. Or I'm dying to do lace. How can we do that on the court and make it work?" She even touched on that risqué outfit that caused a commotion off the court during the French Open: "Lace has never been done before in tennis, and I've been wanting to do it for a long time. So finally, you know, I've done lace. It's fun to wear, obviously. For me, it's fun to design something that seems to be so successful."
In a hot new video for her and Dolce & Gabbana's new eyewear collection "MD&G", a red lipped Madonna works it for the camera with a much younger man. Would you expect anything less from Madge?
The Gucci Group has announced that Sarah Burton will take over the creative director position at Alexander McQueen. Burton was the head of design of that label's women's wear since 2000 and was responsible for finishing Lee's final collection. President and CEO of Alexander McQueen, Jonathan Akeroyd, said upon the announcement: "Having worked alongside Lee McQueen for more than 14 years, [Sarah] has a deep understanding of his vision, which will allow the company to stay true to its core values." Sarah added "The creation of modern, beautifully crafted clothes was at the heart of Lee’s vision. I intend to stay true to his legacy.”
It's true! 2010 marks the 100th year since the invention of woman's breast friend and man's worst enemy: the bra.Check out the Today Show's tribute to the bra in the clip, above!
After seven years at the helm of Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier is stepping down from his role as creative director. He will leave the fashion house following the release of the spring/summer 2011 collection. Lacoste creative director, Christophe Lemaire has been recruited to replace Gaultier. "After seven fruitful years of creative partnership, Hermès and Jean-Paul Gaultier artistic director of women's ready-to-wear, have decided to bring to an end their collaboration allowing Jean-Paul Gaultier to concentrate on his own projects," the label said in a statement. "Hermès is deeply grateful to Jean-Paul Gaultier for his outstanding creative contribution during these seven years," it added.
Looks like that censored Lane Bryant commercial from last month has really helped the plus-size company. And now, Lane Bryant is attracting some more attention by creating a new ad mocking the Victoria's Secret commercials. The spoof features a skeleton modeling a black bra and panties.
John Galliano is set to play himself in a film about the life of Isabella Blow. Legendary milliner Philip Treacy confirmed that the film will go into production. "We had not hugged since Isabella Blow's funeral three years ago, and he shared fabulous news: He has a producer to do a film on Isabella, and Galliano has already confirmed to play himself," Andre Leon Talley stated. "Who will play Isabella? Treacy has a great trick up his hat, and it's going to rock the world, but he cannot reveal it until this major new talent confirms." Blow, who was best known for supporting the careers of both Treacy and the late Alexander McQueen, died in May 2007.
Versace and ModeLabs Group announced the launch of a new luxury mobile phone, the "Versace Unique". The new device offers rich touches that include front fascia options constructed from either 316L grade stainless steel or an 18K yellow gold finish, and the back is made of handcrafted leather and is embossed with the Versace Medusa logo. Necessary? No. Expected from the House of Versace? Of course.
Ew. Marc has definitely gone too far. The blogs & have fans have spoken, and this new fragrance campaign featuring Marc Jacobs himself (naked), is a huge misstep. Who do you think you are, MJ...Tom Ford? I think not.
Exciting! One of our favorite shows from NY Fashion Week was from designers Costello Tagliapietra, so we were naturally thrilled when we heard they were the latest designers to collaborate with Uniqlo. The designers are known for their expert draping, off-kilter color ways, and beautiful fabrics, and all of that is present in this collection. Dresses start at just $29.50 so get them while you can!
Now that Tyra Banks has re-signed with her modeling agency, what better way to celebrate than with a photo shoot paying homage to Alexander McQueen? Said Banks: "McQueen was considered royalty in the fashion community. I feel like a queen whenever I wear his clothes (especially the stunning blue dress I wore for this shoot)! I hope that you like the royal tribute that André and I (and lil' Gianni too!) put together for him! It’s old royal fashion meets new royal looks designed by fashion royalty. McQueen had a flare for the dramatic and a love for fantasy. I would like to think that he would have loved these photos."
Here is the long awaited part 3 of the Lady Dior film series. Entitled "Lady Blue Shanghai" directed by David Lynch and starring, once again, the lovely Marion Cotillard.
Milla Jovavich is looking fierce (& wearing an amazing hat by Philip Treacy) as the new face of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet campaign, which is very high fashion for a car ad. The model/actress said of her new role: "I've never worked with a car as a co-star in a campaign. The challenge is that I don't let the E-Class Cabriolet steal the show. So I must make an effort." The imagery of the campaign is taking an unusually playful and surreal - true to the motto, "Express your Style."
Georgia May Jagger is the new face of Chanel's Cruise collection and now Karl Lagerfeld is speaking out about his new muse. "Miss Jagger is the modern girl. She is the girl of today. There is a total identification between her and the clothes. The could be her clothes. She is totally at home in Chanel. And that fits in the pattern of what Saint-Tropez can represent, what it is not really and yet what it can inspire."
Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala at the North Portico of The White House for the state dinner. And Obama looked gorgeous in a sparking blue gown by Peter Soronen.
Kate Moss has made no secret of her ambition to pursue dance. The supermodel recently took up ballet classes so she could star in a short film along with Russian ballet icon Mikhail Baryshnikov and now Kate is getting in the groove for her latest Spring/Summer '10 collection for Topshop, filmed by Nick Knight.
Banksy has been traveling across the country for the last couple of weeks, promoting his movie "Exit Through The Giftshop" which we wrote about earlier this week. After he hit Toronto and Boston, street art enthusiasts were betting he'd show up in NYC. Those suspicions turned out to be true this yesterday when his pieces started to sprout up from Chinatown to Dumbo to Soho to Wall Street. See more images here. Keep your eyes open for more, NY!
The passionate collaboration between the fashion icon Isabella Blow and the designer Alexander McQueen will be immortalized on September 15th, when Christie’s puts up for auction an extraordinary wardrobe. Over 90 McQueen outfits, 50 hats from the milliner Philip Treacy & shoes by Manolo Blahnik will underscore the eye for style of the late Ms. Blow.
Forbes released their annual list of the world's top-earning models and Gisele Bundchen took the number one spot bringing in an estimated $25 million in the past year! As for second place, that honor goes to Heidi Klum who made $16 million. And in the third spot is Kate Moss having made $9 million. Finishing up the top 10 on the list are Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima, Natalia Vodianova, Alessandra Ambrosio, Daria Werbowy, Miranda Kerr, and Carolyn Murphy.
One of our faves, the beautiful & clever Salma Hayek, looks amazing as InStyle's June covergirl. We love how she speaks her mind, so here are some highlights: On plastic surgery:"No surgical tweaks. No botox either. I think it's terrible, these girls in their late 20's injecting their faces and lips." On being a mother: "Everything becomes about the baby. You are in second position, or third." On her hubby:"I ridiculously love him. He makes it easy for me. He's so open, and his family is too. I only speak French to his children. I don't know how, but they understand my French!"
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off the week, and though it is primarily about celebrating new movies, a lot of it is really about the glamorous red carpet. The fashion so far has not disappointed, especially Cate Blanchett who arrived to her premiere of Robin Hood wearing a beautiful Alexander McQueen pre-fall 2010 gown that had been hand picked for her by McQueen himself.
Claudia Schiffer's recently landed the June cover of German Vogue's, photographed by the multi talented Karl Lagerfeld, and now see the latest photos released of Schiffer's photoshoot with Karl, featuring her pregnenat belly at 7 months' Still looking flawless and fabulous!
Karl Lagerfeld has released a teaser for the short film “Remember Now,” which has been filmed for the label’s Cruise Collection show in Saint Tropez, May 11. “Remember Now” was also shot in the glamorous town in the south of France, where fashion aficionados from around the world will come together for one of the most-anticipated fashion shows of the year. In the teaser, French actor Pascal Greggory and Italian model Elisa Sednaoui are seen flirting in a local nightclub. This seems to be a running theme as all the fashion houses create short films to coincide with the release of the new collections.
The lovely, graceful and stylish Lena Horne passed away in NY yesterday at 92. Lena was a trailblazer, the first black performer to be signed to a long-term contract by a major Hollywood studio and who went on to achieve international fame as a singer. Lena will always be remembered for her voice as well as her tireless activism on behalf of civil rights.
After owning famed British department store Harrods for the last 25 years, businessman Mohamed Al Fayed has brokered a deal to sell for a reported $2.2 billion. The new owners are Qatar Holding, a private equity firm run by the Qatar royal family, which already owns stakes in London’s Canary Wharf, Sainsbury grocery stores and British bank Barclays. Lazar International, the company that brokered the deal, said in a statement to the press that the billionaire wants “to retire and spend more time with his children and grand-children.”
Givenchy's Ricardo Tisci cast a co-ed crew for his runway last season, and he’s carried the theme over into Givenchy’s colorful AW10 campaign. He’s cast his transgender fit model & personal assistant Lea T. alongside Mariacarla, Catherine McNeil, and Malgosia Bela in the Mert and Marcus shot campaign. Ricardo explains: "She’s always been very feminine: superfragile, very aristocratic. She’s part of the family."
If you are already a fan of the artist known as Banksy, then you have no doubt heard of his new film "Exit Through the Gift Shop". But the question remains: Is it real? The film itself was a sensation at the Sundance Film Festival this year, and at the Berlin International Film Festival in February, he called a news conference, only to cancel it at the last minute and show a video, in which he appears in shadows (true to form), cloaked in a hoodie and with his voice disguised, as he does in the film, to vouch for its veracity. The thing is, both Banksy and Mr. Guetta (the lead subject) are pretty unreliable narrators, and the immediate thought was that Mr. Guetta either didn’t exist at all, that he was in cahoots with Banksy or that he was Banksy himself. Even aficionados of the scene were unsure what to think. As one street-art-enthusiast observer noted: “It is one of these cases where Banksy has found in his art that truth is stranger than the best fiction you can imagine.”
The new ads for Chanel's Coco Cocoon handbags have been released featuring Johnny Depp's equally talented wife, Vanessa Paradis, which is a vast improvement from Lily Allen (Sorry Lily...but stick to music ;)
"Sex and the City 2" madness continues with yet another product attached to the franchise — the official "Sex and the City 2" book. The photo-driven tome, which will be released May 18 in both paperback ($19.95) and as a hardcover deluxe edition ($29.95), features a 2-D tour of the movie-making process, with behind-the-scenes stories from writer and director Michael Patrick King and Sarah Jessica Parker, as well as Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. Every single look that Carrie wears in the movie is detailed in the 500-page book that includes commentary by Parker herself. And if that weren't in-depth enough, each item of clothing is labeled with its brand. A must for veteran "SATC" junkies.
Naomi Watts is on the May 2010 cover of BlackBook's Sex Issue, looking gorgeous as ever as 41 years old. It was photographed by Ruven Afanador and styled by Christopher Campbell. All lovely in black & white!
Starting next Saturday (May 8th) New York’s 57th street Chanel store will be devoted to the history of their famed quilted bag. “The Secrets of the Chanel Handbag,” exhibition will aim to show customers the bag making process, and will display Chanel bags from the house’s archives.
Last night was the Metropolitan Museum's annual glamorous Costume Institute Gala, and the 725 guests did not disappoint! the theme was “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity." hosted by Vogue's Anna Wintour, wearing a gold Chanel dress & jacket, along with Oprah Winfrey (in Oscar de la Renta) and Patrick Robinson (VP of design for Gap). See some of the photos here.
At 51-years-old, Madonna is looking amazing fierce in the May issue of Interview magazine. The shoot, done by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, features an interview about Madge's early career, her soon to launch fashion line, and her sunglasses collection.
