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Tom Ford likes his fashion, slow. In the fast fashion lane, that’s like seeing Grace Kelly’s vintage vanilla-ice-cream-coloured Aston Martin with a tortoiseshell steering wheel next to a sputtering, loud motorcycle. Sometimes things make noise and we look at them, but they are gone so fast we can hardly remember them – only the residual noise [...]
I’ve just fallen over in my stilts. Ms. Wintour attended the Webby Awards in New York last night. Even as I type that, I cannot believe she was there in person. Have our worlds – and words – collided, Ms. Wintour? For the unworldly, un-nerdy few who may not know, the Webbys are a night [...]
If I were to grant you three fashion wishes, would you wear these golden harem pants? Would you choose them the first time? I know, they are a little beyond my usual garb – but I loved the glitter, toned down with safari khakis. Would the second sighting of them win you over? With the [...]
Hard to believe, but it’s already FW11 ad campaign preview time. Here’s what Burberry’s ads will look like, come autumn. Images courtesy of Burberry.
There comes a time in every woman’s life – a time for her to sparkle. Bring it on, dear universe. I’ll be dressed for it. See other stunners from Stephane Rolland’s couture show. Images: Elle.com.
Loved the red hot spots on this July American Vogue cover. Image: TFS.
I’ve always loved a dramatic, shoulder-duster earring. (Also, can I just say Stellaaaahhhh.) Like I said, I’ve always loved a dramatic, shoulder-duster earring. Seen again, in the LV SS11 ad campaign. And darlings, this isn’t my first dangler déjà vu. Images: Vogue.com and TFS.
How often do we hear the term celebrity designer these days? It seems everyone and their little sister has a clothing line or perfume brand associated with them. Fashion has become for the masses, and celebrities of questionable note offer up even more questionable mass-produced wares for us to wear. For the most part, I’m [...]
I was never trained on runners – trainers in some parts of the world. I’m not sporty like that. But sometimes, a girl needs to walk for miles. That need for comfort shouldn’t mean having to change your fashion personality. Mr. Yamamoto, thank you for making it a point to think of us girls, who [...]
It is the year of Yohji. Three separate exhibits in London (two of which are still on now at the V&A and Wapping Project until July 10); a recent Y-3 store launch and the marking of 10 years collaborating with Adidas on that line. Next up is a documentary entitled This Is My Dream, featuring [...]
I love a good summer mag cover, don’t you? Love how the lippy matches the text and echoes the colour of the lily anthers (those fuzzy orange bits that stain your crisp white shirt when you get too close to them). Also, note the shape of the eyeliner – it mimics the lily leaves. Image: [...]
The Motherland is a study in stark contrasts. It is often colourful. It is sometimes black and white. It is as rich in its poverty as it is in its wealth. It is well adorned in its history of embellishment. It has always conversed with its lush past and argued with its glitzy future. This [...]
Quietly last Fall, Alexander McQueen, the brand, introduced a line of rugs and home accessories, in collaboration with The Rug Company. No stranger to designer collaborations, the UK-based home decor mecca has worked with Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood and dozens of artists and designers over the years. They know how to do it right. This is not [...]
Well, she is fashion royalty, after all. That’s likely why the blue bloods of Royal Ascot asked our dear Auntie Viv, along with magnificent milliner Stephen Jones, to collaborate on a promotional campaign for the regal races. The gowns are from Westwood’s Gold Label collection and the toppers are all Jones. Let’s face it – while [...]
Fashion consciousness is a funny thing. I am amazed at times, at how bits of the same fashion reality stream into one’s consciousness and the serendipitous nature of a virtual wardrobe falling into place. Late last night, I was going through the Spring Summer 2011 collections in more detail (prepping for Fashion Night this Friday!) and came across [...]