William & Kate at ARK Gala Dinner

After a beautiful wedding ceremony William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge are still in the middle of the public attention. Today (9 June) they have made a presence at the Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Dinner at Perks Field London.

The Duchess of Cambridge was looking stunning in a nude full length dress by Jennie Packham.

If you want to have the same dress, it’s good news. The dress is currently on sale, for £2,685.00. 

Pictures from: Getty (http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/06/09/prince-william-kate-ark-gala-dinner/)

'Farrell' - Robbie Williams' menswear range

Robbie Williams new menswear label will hit the stores in September. The pop star label for autumn 11 will be available in House of Fraser stores and online at Shopdirect.com.



Robbie's tattoo



Farrell after Williams’ grandfather Jack Farrell, who was the inspiration for the collection, which comprises items such as a Crombie 3/4 length coat, dinner jacket in herringbone and tailored trousers. It will be mix of casual and smart pieces.  Robbie did not forget about the accessories, such as flat caps and polka dot scarves.

Prices – from £35 to £350.



Robbie's tattoo



I can’t wait to see it.





Robbie's style:





Something new, something borrowed...

The Fasion Telegraph has reviled the top 10 products that dropped in stores and online this week. I have choosed my favouirite 3.

No 1. Christopher Kane's new clutch bags
The neon leather clutches with laser-cut lace will look great are available in four trendy colours and will cheer their owner.
Cost: £295.

No 2. Zara pleated waist skirt.
This Jil-Sander-esque maxi skirt has a great color and cut. All trends in one product: maxi and neon.
Cost: £39.99

3. Warehouse vintage rainbow swimsuit.
Prada decided to give us a big amount of stripes for this summer. This swimsuit will give you serious attention with stylish twist.

Cost: £35.00



J. Mendel is the winner

J.Mendel will be this year’s fashion design award winner at the annual National Design Awards of The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York.
Gilles Mendel’s designs for J.Mendel won against Prabal Gurung and Jason Wu. The lucky winner will be awarded during the dinner at Pier 60, which will take place on the 20th October 2011. Congratulation!

Gilles Mendel for J.Mendel, Spring 2011



Taylor Swift in Gilles Mendel's design at the Costume Institute gala



Gilles Mendel

Are you Lucy in Disguise?!

Lily Allen and her sister, Sarah Owen created a vintage-inspired standalone line, Lucy in Disguise, which officially launched in London last night (25th May). The collection includes for example maxi dress, a sparkly jumpsuit, and a retro mini sailor suit ( the 18-piece in total) and will be available at Shopbop in the U.S., Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, and Harvey Nichols in the U.K..

The line has a great website. I like the design and music on Lucy in Disguise’s website and the lips that fallows my every move. The intro movie is great and very interesting. I think that this is a great project and what else can I say: Well done to the team that has created Lucy in Disguise, especially to Lilly and Sarah!

Lucy in Disguise website 

 

New Boy Bag Chanel Collection 2011

Chanel launches a whole new line of Chanel bags this Fall. The bags are inspired by hunting cartridge style, originally carried by Coco Chanel herself. The new Boy bags are designed to represent the androgynous charm the designer was known and admired for.

The bags will be available in September in a palette of red, grey, and ivory . The price range: from $2500 to $4300.



Picture: Fashionologie 

Fashion Fringe 2011 - the finalists

 

Fashion Fringe has announced the finalists for 2011.

The finalists, who will now show their collections at London Fashion Week in September, are:

1. Fyodor Golan
2. Heidi Leung
3. Nabil El-Nayal

Fashion Fringe panel is made up of 5 industry professionals:  Anne Pitcher (Selfridges), Bel Jacobs (Metro), Claudia Schiffer, Roland Mouret and Roy Peach (London College of Fashion).

The final designers will be working through the summer on their Fashion Fringe capsule collections for London Fashion Week in September. They will receive studio and business mentoring from key sponsors. The overall winner will be announced after the catwalk show in September and will receive a 2-year development package.

Good luck! I am looking forward to see the effect of their work.

 

Fyodor Golan

Heidi Leung

Nabil El-Nayal

Source: Fashion Fringe http://www.fashionfringe.co.uk/

Cannes Film Festival 2011, first week

The red carpet during Cannes Festival is a joy for eyes. Let's see some of the best looks from this year's festival on the red carpet.

Zoe Saldana in Armani Privé with Nicholas Kirkwood shoes.

Angelina Jolie wore a chocolate silk Atelier Versace gown and Ferregamo heels. 

Mia Wasikowska in Valentino Couture.

Sonam Kapoor in Jean Paul Gaultier.

Actress Aimee Mullins in Stéphane Rolland Couture. 

Models' nightmare became a reality

Clearly there was something wrong with the shoes! During the Fashion for Relief 2011 catwalk fund-raiser in Cannes models tumbled on the catwalk. Three of the models had a problem staying on their feet and fell over a number of times before managing to escape backstage. The crowd treated each stumble with good humour and supported the models. I felt sorry for the models, but to be honest it is very funny to watch and I could not stop myself from embedding the movie from the show into this blog. Besides dodgy shoes both the dresses and models looked beautiful. The event was raising awareness and funds for the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. 

Rise of Asian models

In the new Vogue I read a report about the growing popularity of Asian models in the world of fashion. The Asian beauty is slowly starting to be appreciated in the global fashion industry after many years of waiting. I found this report very interesting, because even though I have watched fashion shows and read fashion magazines regularly it has never struck me that there are very few Asian looking models. Lisa Movius described Li Ai’s story of how she has tried to break onto the international fashion stage for years and every time she has heard ‘We don’t want an Asian’. Thank god that this is changing and we can observe the shift of Asian models to the middle of the stage. My favourite Asian model at the moment is Liu Wen. She has dramatic cheekbones, which makes her stand out from the crowd. I am not the first person admiring her look.  In the autumn/winter 11’ season 18 houses choose her to represent their collection on their catwalk show. Here you have a few pictures of Asian models, hope you will like it.

Liu Wen



Liu Wen for the Maison Martin Margiela 2010



Liu Wen for Vogue China



The wedding dress of the year

I can’t not to comment on Kate Middleton weeding dress. The rumors were true and on the wedding day the princess to be Kate, showed up at Westminster Abby in a dress designed by Sarah Burton from Alexander McQueen’s label. It was modern and simple but a very elegant dress. The Duchess of Cambridge looked very natural. Sarah Burton can be called ‘the lucky one’. Designing the dress for royal weeding is the best PR exercise for her and Alexander McQueen’s house. Kate Middleton’s wedding dress was the most commented on dress since Princess Diana’s wedding. This wedding dress that was made of layers of soft, ivory and white silk was a huge success for both Kate and the designer.

Kate Middleton changed later in the evening and revealed her evening reception dress. The dress was designed by the same designer who designed the wedding dress and had a similar shape. It was a strapless white dress with an embroidered waistband. Throughout the day Kate proved that she knows how to look her best and I am glad that she stuck to her signature, natural looking hair. The second dress was more practical for dancing but still chic and elegant. I liked Kate’s evening look even more than the daytime one and the only thing I have left to say is ‘Well done!’

New Trend: Bare Midriffs

Cover, uncover, cover, uncover. Every once and a while we come across a trend that is completely opposite to what we are use to and prefer.  What I love about the trend is that it inspires us to cross the boundaries and wear clothes in the way that we have never done before. This new bare midriffs trend is not about exposing your entire stomach but it's all about showing just a little bit of skin.

S/S 11 runways were full of bare midriffs ranging from fully exposed stomachs to a tiny bit of skin. I am not sure about this look, but it will not stop me from trying and who knows, maybe I will love it.

Now it's time for the shopping. To avoid looking too casual, it is key to put together a high-waisted bottom and fitted top. If you fancy showing off a little more skin, feel free to do it. Remember, it’s not about how much you can show, but how trendy and chic a look you can get.  



YSL S/S11



YSL S/S11



Rag & Bone S/S 11



Rag & Bone S/S 11

 Text: Joanna Gorska



Society helped to fire Galliano

John Galliano’s anti-Semitic statements and the consequences has been the hottest news in the fashion world the last few days. The whole industry is talking about it and questioning whether House of Dior’s decision to let the designer go was too extreme and unnecessary.

The controversy began after Galliano allegedly insulted Geraldine Bloch and Philippe Virgitti at a Paris bar called La Perle, last Thursday (24 of February).  Later that week things heated up when a video emerged showing Galliano abusing two other women at the same bar in December.

House of Dior’s first decision was to suspend the designer. On the 2^nd of March John Galliano, officially broke his silence and released a statement about the events. He claimed ‘I was subjected to verbal harassment and an unprovoked assault when an individual tried to hit me with a chair having taken a violent exception to my look and my clothing. For these reasons I have commenced proceedings for defamation and the threats made against me.’ He adds ’I only have myself to blame and I know that I must face up to my own failures and that I must work hard to gain people's understanding and compassion.’

Vogue Australia loves Anja Rubik

Vogue Australia April 2011 is fully dedicated to Anja Rubik. The polish supermodel is not only on the cover of glossy magazine but the issue contains 12 pages with pictures of Anja, while spreads are generally 6 pages long.

Images have been captured by Marcin Tyszka and Max Doyle. Anja photographed by Marcin Tyszka and styled by Naomi Smith is a night fever's queen, while captured by Max Doyle shows more romantic and sensual side of her. The model delivers flawless performance and shows how many different, beautiful faces models can have.

Vogue Australia April 2011, cover

Anja Rubik for Vogue, editorial  'Edge of Forever'

Anja Rubik for Vogue, editorial  'Night Fever'

Jazzkatze and pearls tights

What is the most amazing about Jazzkatze new A/W11 collection? In my opinion, definitely tights. The interesting looking tights with attached pearls can not be unmentioned. The colours of tights were different but the pearls stayed the same. It can be questioned how comfortable are those tights but there is no doubts that they are definitely brings attention to wearer’s legs. 

The collections titled 'The Name of the Rose' is inspired by the novel written by Umberto Eco under the same title. Jazzkatze plays with the images of a rose as well as  a snow covered ground print. Key pieces include hooded coats and simple dresses. The catwalk show was like a novel, full of symbolism and mystery.

Images from VFS, day 3:

Images&text: Joanna Gorska