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Fashion News for
Sunday 30 June 2013
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| Britain’s Duchess Catherine opted for a Topshop dress for the Harry Potter tour today (26.04.13).
The 31-year-old royal - who is expecting her first child with Prince William in July - indulged her love of high-street designers by wearing the £38 polka dot piece as she joined her husband Prince William and brother-in-law Price Harry for the tour around Warner Bros. Studios is Leavesden, Hertfordshire, East England.
Catherine - known as Kate Middleton prior to her nuptials in 2011 - teamed the affordable dress with black suede shoes and a matching Ralph Lauren jacket pushed up at the sleeves.
The brunette beauty is no stranger to the popular store after being spotted browsing the maternity section of London’s Oxford Street store earlier this year.
An excited onlooker, username KtSu, wrote on Twitter at the time: "Oh Just an average day, Kate Middleton smiled at me! :) oh best bit... This was in Topshop! Truly Beautiful :) (sic)."
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| Michael Kors has been named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people.
The American designer was chosen for the magazine’s annual list of the most important global figures thanks to his hugely successful fashion career, which saw him head up Celine as creative director before founding his own label in 2002.
In a special profile, fellow designer Zac Posen wrote: "Michael is poised to become fashion’s next billionaire. It takes a great deal of resilience and staying power to last for decades, and it’s a testament to Michael’s very clear vision.
"He’s larger than life, a ball of energy and so warm and personable. It’s his love of people, life and culture that exudes in his fashion globally.
"Michael takes the wonderful heritage of American sportswear into the future, translating it internationally for every woman and man who wants to be a part of the American Dream."
Zac - who took over from Michael as a judge on ’Project... [more] |
| Tommy Hilfiger is inspired by laidback Californian style.
The fashion designer says the "carefully studied" yet scruffy vibe pioneered by the likes of Ashton Kutcher is a source of creativity for him and has influenced his own preppy designs.
He explained: "It’s eclectic, more relaxed than other parts of the world. California is where extreme casual started, where you see Ashton Kutcher and Leonardo Dicaprio unshaven and with old clothes on - almost anti-fashion.
"They wear sweat pants, flip-flops, a beat-up old T-shirt. It’s an ’I don’t care attitude’, but it’s very studied. There are also a lot of tattoos in LA - it may be the tattoo capital of the world."
The iconic designer has successfully managed to cater for both male and female customers, but he admits he struggled to break into womenswear at first and believes it is a common problem among his fellow designers.
He added in an interview with Shortlist’s Mod... [more] |
| Louis Vuitton has been named the Best Global Brand in the fashion sector
The French fashion house - whose creative director is Marc Jacobs - beat off
competition from Gucci, Burberry and Prada in a recent study, which ranked
worldwide companies in terms of their estimated total annual value.
Swedish high street chain H&M came second, while Zara - which is popular with Duchess Catherine and her sister Pippa Middleton - was third.
British brand Burberry was ranked sixth and its CEO, Angela Ahrendts, was thrilled with the position.
She said: "Burberry is so proud to be one of Interbrand’s Best Global Brands again this year. Being a great brand is at the heart of everything we do. It is such an honour to feature alongside the other great global brands in
today’s report."
While top of the fashion sector, Louis Vuitton ranked 17th overall with a value of $23.5 million (£14.5 million), behind the likes of Apple, Google and Mercedes-Benz.
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| Vera Wang has split from her husband Arthur Becker.
The designer - who is famed for her bridal gowns - and her spouse of 23
years have two daughters, Cecilia and Josephine and have vowed to remain
amicable for the sake of their children.
A statement released by her company’s president, Mario Grauso, said: "Vera
Wang and Arthur Becker have mutually and amicably agreed to separate. They
remain devoted parents to their two daughters."
Becker is believed to have been instrumental in Vera - who was working for
Ralph Lauren women’s accessories and at-home wear when they married -
striking out on her own and advised her as her business developed.
He has also become more involved with the day-to-day operations at Vera Wang
in recent years.
A friend of the designer’s who asked not to be identified told WWD: "They
will not let this impact the running of the company. They have worked too
hard to build it up."
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| Beyonce Knowles was a contender for worst dressed at the Met Costume Institute Gala in New York on Monday night (07.05.12)
The usually stylish singer donned a Givenchy Haute Couture gown for the occasion - which this year celebrated Miuccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli - but the sequinned, feathered disaster failed to impress as she arrived at the event at the city’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Although the figure hugging lace bodysuit with purple and black feathered train showed Beyonce has gotten back into shape since giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy in January, the bum baring ensemble couldn’t compete with the other gowns on show.
Metallics were a popular choice with newly married Carey Mulligan making her first public appearance since her wedding in a stunning Prada ensemble, while Jessica Alba and Cameron Diaz glowed in Michael Kors and Stella McCartney respectively.
Victoria’s Secret model Karolina Kurkova wowed in a full length backless g... [more] |
| Venus Williams is set to relaunch her EleVen fashion range.
The 31-year-old tennis player - who took six months off to seek treatment for autoimmune disease Sjogren’s syndrome - will unveil her collection of sports and leisure wear when she returns to the court this week.
The seven-times Grand Slam singles winner explains the ... [more] |
| Ralph Lauren is to release four new fragrances.
The US fashion house has created a four scent collection, entitled Big Pony, which will be aimed at women as an extension of their Big Pony for Men range.
Marc Rey, president of International Designer Collections at L’Oréal USA - who will be working with Ralph Lauren on the perfumes... [more] |
| Ralph Lauren makes sure all his designs are ’functional’
The designer says every item in his fashion empire follow a certain trend
and says he is often inspired by cars because they are practical yet
stylish.
Talking about his new Ralph Lauren Sporting watch, he said: "I’m inspired by functional things, things that are ther... [more] |
| Marc Jacobs is to create a plus-sized clothing line
The designer will become the first top fashion label to create clothes for women above a UK Size 14 as he feels females with bigger body shapes should be able to have as much choice as those with slimmer frames.
Robert Duffy - president of the Marc Jacobs label - told followers o... [more] |
| Chace Crawford thinks ’Gossip Girl’ has made him more stylish
The 24-year-old actor - who plays Nate Archbald in the hit drama - admits starring in a show famed for its immaculate wardrobes has forced him to
think more about what he wears off set.
He said: "Because of the success of the show, I’ve paid more attention to the w... [more] |
| Ralph Lauren is creating new outfits for the US Olympic team
The 70-year-old designer has made a range of sportswear - the Polo Ralph
Lauren Olympic collection - for athletes to wear during the opening ceremony of the 21st Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada on February 12, which have been based on the "classic" outfits worn ... [more] |
| Ralph Lauren says his new line of watches will last forever
The designer - who collaborated with Johann Rupert from watch specialists
the Richemont Group - was determined to save consumers money by creating a
collection which will last a lifetime.
He said: "I hate the idea that when something is old, you throw it out. I like ... [more] |
| Michelle Obama praised fashion as an ’American art form’
The US First Lady was honoured at the Council of Fashion Designers of
America (CFDA) awards in New York last night (15.06.09) and praised the
industry in a pre-taped video message.
She said: "Fashion is an American art form with ingenuity and craftsmanship that contrib... [more] |
| Vera Wang is to appear on ’Dancing With the Stars’
The US fashion designer in said to be in talks to appear in the next series
of the US TV talent show, which is set to premiere on the ABC network on
September 21.
E! News reports: "A source tells us that designer Vera Wang has signed on to
compete for next season’s disco... [more] |
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