Fab Flash
First Look: Lily Allen For Chanel
As we eagerly await Lily Allen's Chanel debut for the new Chanel Coco Cocoon handbag line in October, let's satiate our hunger with this cool behind-the-seams peek. Check out Karl carefully examining his muse as the makeup artist perfects Lily's princess pouf and makeup. The diamond encrusted tiara fits her quirky personality and peep that high collar top.
Beyonce Launches Sasha Fierce Collection
Beyonce's alter ego, Sasha Fierce, is making her way into the fashion industry with a new juniors clothing line called Sasha Fierce for Deréon. "The line really exudes a different side of my personality, which I am grateful that I can express," said Beyonce. The collection, codesigned with her mother, Tina Knowles, includes clothing, handbags, footwear, eyewear, lingerie, and jewelry — all described as over the top and inspired by Beyonce's Thierry Mugler concert costumes.
Charlotte Ronson Goes Higher End
Charlotte Ronson is injecting her business with higher-end pieces. Leather jackets, fake fur vests, plaid belted dresses, and knit cardigans with leather trim will be fused with her signature collection. The good news is that price tags won't be drastically affected.
Giles Deacon Says Bonjour to Paris
Burberry, Matthew Williamson, Pringle, and Jonathan Saunders all recently announced that they're taking their collections back to London Fashion Week. But Londoner Giles Deacon, just revealed he's packing up and heading to Paris. The designer will show his Spring 2010 lineup during Paris Fashion Week, which runs from Sept.
Fab Flash: Giles is Off to Paris
Whilst many big names like Burberry, and most recently Jonathan Saunders are returning to the capital for fashion week in September, we have just lost one great name!
Giles Deacon has been showing his unique designs here for many seasons, but has has just won France’s annual ANDAM (Association Nationale pour le Développement des Arts de la Mode) Award.
The award means Giles will receive 160,000 euro (about £137,000) to help fund a show at Paris Fashion Week.
Jennifer Lopez Halts Sweetface Production
After six years, Jennifer Lopez's contemporary sportswear brand, Sweetface, has been pulled from the racks — for now. "In light of some new company strategies, we have decided to put the Sweetface line on hiatus while we prepare to reintroduce the brand in the near future with new messaging points and an entirely new fashion point of view," a spokesperson said.
Sweetface originally launched as an urban streetwear spinoff to JLO by Jennifer Lopez and quickly became a higher-end contemporary line carried at Shopbop.com, Intermix, and the like.
Fab Flash: Jonthan Saunders Joins London Reunion
London Fashion Week is building up to be a very exciting event this September as some of Britain's biggest design houses bring their designs home.
Burberry announced plans to return back in May and Matthew Williamson was quick to follow suit. This morning it was revealed that Jonathan Saunders will also return, and he might not be the last.
Alessandro Dell'Acqua on the Outs?
What's going on? First Olivier, then Esteban, and now Alessandro Dell'Acqua is said to be leaving his post at his namesake label due to creative differences with its owner, Cherry Grove. Apparently, Alessandro said the men's Spring '10 and women's pre-Spring '10 collections "will be produced without my approval, as I haven't had the possibility to verify the conformity of the final product to the sketches I submitted to the company."
Emma Watson = Fashion Designer?
UPDATE: Sadly, Emma Watson reps have shut down any rumors of Watson designing a clothing line. I guess it was too good to be true . .
Beth Ditto Designs For Plus-Sized Gals
There's no doubt songstress Beth Ditto is proud of her zaftig figure. After being approached by Topshop to perform at its flagship store in London, Ditto struck back stating, “I don’t think it’s fair to put my face somewhere where they would never let me in there to wear their clothes." Her wish is Topshop's command.
People
Instyle
Jul 04 2009
Cameron Diaz
WHAT SHE WORE
Ripped and patched jeans, a T-shirt, metallic gladiators and a Balenciaga bag
WHERE
Strolling in New York City's East Village
WHY WE LOVE IT
The ever-stylish Diaz took the distressed denim trend to a new level with a colorfully patched pair. For a similar look (without picking up a needle and thread), layer ripped jeans over a pair of bright patterned leggings.
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