Christopher Kane
Freaky or Fabulous? Christopher Kane Gorilla Dress
Christopher Kane has been pushing fashion boundaries for several seasons and usually I love his designs, but this item has left me unsure.
The short dress features the graphic print of a Gorilla's (slightly scary) mouth on the top half. The bottom half is a kilt-like pleated skirt which grazes the thighs.
On Our Radar: Christopher Kane for Topshop
Brit designer Christopher Kane is bringing a touch of his own style to Topshop this Autumn. This is not the first time he's collaborated with the High Street store, but promises that this time it will be bigger than ever.
He told Grazia, "This is more than a capsule collection.
Trend Alert: Bad Taste
This Spring an unusual trend emerged on the catwalk. Instead of trying to look elegant and classy, a penchant for bad taste appeared with animal prints, clashing colours and funky neon shades gracing the catwalk. This style was present across the fashion capitals from London to Milan with everybody from Christopher Kane, to Danielle Scutt to Just Cavalli rocking the bad taste look.
Fab Flash: Versus' Comeback
I remember Versus from the '90s being Versace's youthful, rebellious younger line. The ads were cool; remember the twin series? While other companies are downsizing, Versace is reviving.
Trend Alert: Scalloped
Scalloped edging is a bit of an unusual trend for Spring that can't help but make a statement. It was spotted on the catwalk at Chloe and Christopher Kane where it was used to edge dresses, jackets and ruffles! It's a fun and flirty addition to clothes which has begun to appear on the High Street too.
2009 Elle Style Awards
Last night the Elle Style Awards took place in London. The celebration of style and entertainment attracted a whole host of stars like Alexa Chung, Courtney Love and Freida Pinto. Click through to see some of the best dressed on the red carpet and the winners.
Trend alert: Neon Pastels
Spring collections are nearly always about light or bright colours (except maybe in the case of Gareth Pugh) and this often involves pastel shades. For Spring 2009 however, many designers designed to bring pastels up a notch or two by introducing neon pastels. Appearing on the catwalks at Richard Nicoll, Christopher Kane and Eley Kishimoto the colour palette was certainly eye-catching.
Who Will Win British Designer of the Year?
This week the date was confirmed for the British Fashion Council 2008 British Fashion Awards as 25th November. The awards will take place at Lawrence Hall in London's Westminster. Last year Stella McCartney took home British Designer of the Year and we're wondering who might steal her crown this season.
Christopher Kane is Our Cup of (Green) Tea
Brit designer Christopher Kane – who is bringing us the oversize sequin trend this Autumn/Winter – is also upping his ethical kudos. He's going green, in a collaboration with Teavigo – a cult, green tea company.
Green tea is a fantastic beauty and health remedy – it's great for the digestive system, and makes your skin look clearer and brighter.
Trend Alert: Oversize Sequins
Sequins have been around for a while now – witness the huge success of those 60s style, French Connection dresses last winter – but this autumn/winter, they're getting super sized!
Large sequins, or paillettes as they're known in fashion-speak, adorned the edgy creations on the catwalk at Christopher Kane, and Italian label Krizia, also seemed to have caught the glitter bug.
For a Christopher Kane look – hot from the runway – pair your paillettes with contrasting fabrics, such as sheer chiffon or leather.
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Instyle
Jul 06 2009
Marion Cotillard
WHAT SHE WORE
A '50s-inspired silk faille dress from Dior, accessorized with diamond strands, platform pumps and a snakeskin clutch
WHERE
The Paris premiere of Public Enemies
WHY WE LOVE IT
Cotillard added edge to her delicate blush cocktail dress with daring burgundy velvet platforms. Pump up a prd_id=845524446216292&site_refer=AFF001&site_refer=AFF001&siteID=KSqIQ6SzPUQ-cc3x1r_xWWJXJ8WPIefk.A" target="NEW">pastel design with shoes in a darker shade of the same hue.
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