Lady Gaga took to Twitter August 9 to unveil her eagerly awaited front cover for the September issue of US Vogue.
'Im so excited to post the SEPT ISSUE OF VOGUE in 30 min! Photographed by MERT & MARCUS,' tweeted the songstress, before posting a picture of her stunning front cover.
Sporting huge backcombed hair, the songstress is clad in a hot pink fishtail gown by Marc Jacobs, with styling by Grace Coddington.
The moody full-length image is a stark contrast to the typical close-ups of smiling celebrities that often make the front cover, and it appears to have gone down well with Gaga's 28 million-plus followers.
'My water just broke,' wrote one fan, while another remarked a similarity to American drag queen RuPaul.
Vogue has long been amorous with pop stars, with Madonna famously fronting the cover in 1989 and British soul sensation Adele making the grade back in March this year.
Publications regularly look to put the biggest stars on the covers of their September issue; other already revealed covers for September 2012 including Karlie Kloss on the covers of both Vogue Japan and British Vogue, Keira Knightley for the September issue of Harper's Bazaar UK and Victoria Beckham for US Glamour.
Learn more about Gaga's Vogue cover here: http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/dream-girl-lady-gaga/#1
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Luxury heads east: India set for 'LVMH clone'
With Lakmé Fashion Week finishing up this week in Mumbai, all eyes are on India's fashion industry and reports that an Indian luxury house loosely based on LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) are in the works have added to excitement.
According to a recent report in The Economic Times, private equity firm L Capital is in talks with leading Indian designers to create an Indian luxury house in the mould of Paris-based luxury goods company LVMH.
Designers linked to the project include Rohit Bal and Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who are both cited among the country's biggest creative talents.
'In time, the structure will attract other younger designers and L Capital will integrate them into the platform by taking majority stakes,' a source was quoted as saying by The Economic Times.
In the same way that LVMH handles top luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Bvlgari, Givenchy and Dior, an LVMH-type company in India should help the projection of Indian fashion on an international scale.
Looking good has always been an integral part of Indian culture, and since the launch of Lakmé Fashion Week in 1999, the country's clothing industry has gone from strength to strength -- for the 13th edition Mumbai welcomed some 86 designers from across the country to present their Winter/Festive 2012 collections.
A host of celebrities have also been putting Indian fashion on the map, with Lady Gaga championing milliner Little Shilpa and the likes of Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry sashaying the red carpet in Manish Arora.
At the recent Lakmé Fashion Week designers including Jatin Varma, Neeta Lulla and Krishna Mehta proved there's a lot more to get excited about -- embracing classic saris and tribal prints to update styles for a modern woman.
In a recent interview with Relaxnews leading designer Aki Narula cited Kallol Datta and Nimish Shah as two of his favorite rising creators and praised the range of designers the country has to offer.
'Each one has their own and different aesthetic and sense of creativity,' said Narula.
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According to a recent report in The Economic Times, private equity firm L Capital is in talks with leading Indian designers to create an Indian luxury house in the mould of Paris-based luxury goods company LVMH.
Designers linked to the project include Rohit Bal and Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who are both cited among the country's biggest creative talents.
'In time, the structure will attract other younger designers and L Capital will integrate them into the platform by taking majority stakes,' a source was quoted as saying by The Economic Times.
In the same way that LVMH handles top luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Bvlgari, Givenchy and Dior, an LVMH-type company in India should help the projection of Indian fashion on an international scale.
Looking good has always been an integral part of Indian culture, and since the launch of Lakmé Fashion Week in 1999, the country's clothing industry has gone from strength to strength -- for the 13th edition Mumbai welcomed some 86 designers from across the country to present their Winter/Festive 2012 collections.
A host of celebrities have also been putting Indian fashion on the map, with Lady Gaga championing milliner Little Shilpa and the likes of Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry sashaying the red carpet in Manish Arora.
At the recent Lakmé Fashion Week designers including Jatin Varma, Neeta Lulla and Krishna Mehta proved there's a lot more to get excited about -- embracing classic saris and tribal prints to update styles for a modern woman.
In a recent interview with Relaxnews leading designer Aki Narula cited Kallol Datta and Nimish Shah as two of his favorite rising creators and praised the range of designers the country has to offer.
'Each one has their own and different aesthetic and sense of creativity,' said Narula.
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Watch: Behind the scenes with Solange Knowles
US retailer Madewell has revealed a behind-the-scenes insight into its Fall 2012 campaign shoot starring fashion icon Solange Knowles.
As the little sister label of J. Crew, Madewell is known for teaming up with quirky it-girls and Knowles follows in the footsteps of the likes of Alexa Chung in modeling for the brand.
The younger sister of R&B diva Beyoncé, Solange has made her mark in the Brooklyn hipster scene, where she is best known as a DJ.
Despite having chart success in 2008, the 26-year-old has left pop stardom to her sibling and can be regularly seen on the front row during fashion week season.
The fashionista's previous modeling gigs include a campaign for beauty brand Rimmel London in 2011 and being named band ambassador for Armani Jeans in 2008.
See Knowles presenting colorful prints and fun hats for Madewell here: http://youtu.be/eJoA97Cotfg
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As the little sister label of J. Crew, Madewell is known for teaming up with quirky it-girls and Knowles follows in the footsteps of the likes of Alexa Chung in modeling for the brand.
The younger sister of R&B diva Beyoncé, Solange has made her mark in the Brooklyn hipster scene, where she is best known as a DJ.
Despite having chart success in 2008, the 26-year-old has left pop stardom to her sibling and can be regularly seen on the front row during fashion week season.
The fashionista's previous modeling gigs include a campaign for beauty brand Rimmel London in 2011 and being named band ambassador for Armani Jeans in 2008.
See Knowles presenting colorful prints and fun hats for Madewell here: http://youtu.be/eJoA97Cotfg
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Hedi Slimane discusses YSL rebranding
Hedi Slimane has spoken out about the mixed reaction his Yves Saint Laurent rebranding received, describing the controversy as 'interesting.'
Back in June Slimane made the headlines when it was announced he would rename Yves Saint Laurent's ready-to-wear line as Saint Laurent Paris, and first images of the rebranding recently appeared on the label's official Facebook page.
Reactions to the box -- which had 'Saint Laurent' written on it with Paris appearing in smaller type beneath -- were mixed, with some commentators lamenting the loss of the word Yves and others anticipating something more elaborate.
Slimane's new name and branding is a nod to the label's founder and namesake's move into ready-to-wear in 1966 with the collection Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.
'It is interesting to see how much reaction this retro branding has created,' Slimane has been quoted as saying in Vanity Fair.
'Clearly, this period of the history of the house was not well-known, which I trust was a surprise for Pierre Bergé' [Saint Laurent's long-term partner].
'I went back to 1966 -- just before the events of 1968 [when 11 million workers revolted against the conservative politics of then-President Charles de Gaulle -- the biggest general strike in history], but the awakening of youth was in the air, and Yves Saint Laurent wanted to dissociate himself from the clientele of haute couture and embrace this new generation.'
Slimane will make his first big statement to the international press this September during Paris Fashion Week when he showcases his debut Spring 2013 womenswear designs for the iconic French fashion house.
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Back in June Slimane made the headlines when it was announced he would rename Yves Saint Laurent's ready-to-wear line as Saint Laurent Paris, and first images of the rebranding recently appeared on the label's official Facebook page.
Reactions to the box -- which had 'Saint Laurent' written on it with Paris appearing in smaller type beneath -- were mixed, with some commentators lamenting the loss of the word Yves and others anticipating something more elaborate.
Slimane's new name and branding is a nod to the label's founder and namesake's move into ready-to-wear in 1966 with the collection Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.
'It is interesting to see how much reaction this retro branding has created,' Slimane has been quoted as saying in Vanity Fair.
'Clearly, this period of the history of the house was not well-known, which I trust was a surprise for Pierre Bergé' [Saint Laurent's long-term partner].
'I went back to 1966 -- just before the events of 1968 [when 11 million workers revolted against the conservative politics of then-President Charles de Gaulle -- the biggest general strike in history], but the awakening of youth was in the air, and Yves Saint Laurent wanted to dissociate himself from the clientele of haute couture and embrace this new generation.'
Slimane will make his first big statement to the international press this September during Paris Fashion Week when he showcases his debut Spring 2013 womenswear designs for the iconic French fashion house.
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Watch: Edie Campbell in new Chanel video
British model Edie Campbell is the star of a new Cyrille de Vignemont-directed Chanel video for Fall 2012.
Called 'Obsession,' the film sees Campbell take on two different characters -- one who is all boyish waistcoats and loose-fit trousers and another classically feminine persona with sequined pieces and a pouty red lip.
Directed by contemporary artist de Vignemont, the short ad uses symbolic imagery including multiple mirrors and has an androgynous aesthetic.
According to his website, the film was inspired by a quote from Coco Chanel herself: 'Conceived as a mirror piece, the film illustrates Coco Chanel's famous sentence 'Luxury is something beautiful inside and out' and plays on the star model's identities: girl or boy, eternal or modern, but always marked by Chanel Obsession.'
Watch the video here: http://vimeo.com/46812363
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Called 'Obsession,' the film sees Campbell take on two different characters -- one who is all boyish waistcoats and loose-fit trousers and another classically feminine persona with sequined pieces and a pouty red lip.
Directed by contemporary artist de Vignemont, the short ad uses symbolic imagery including multiple mirrors and has an androgynous aesthetic.
According to his website, the film was inspired by a quote from Coco Chanel herself: 'Conceived as a mirror piece, the film illustrates Coco Chanel's famous sentence 'Luxury is something beautiful inside and out' and plays on the star model's identities: girl or boy, eternal or modern, but always marked by Chanel Obsession.'
Watch the video here: http://vimeo.com/46812363
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Valentino set for major haute couture expo
A new exhibition focusing on Valentino's haute couture designs will open at London's Somerset House this November, it was announced last week, with famous creations including the vintage gown worn by Julia Roberts as she accepted her 2001 Oscar to appear in the collection.
Over 130 gowns spanning the Italian creator's career will feature, with outfits worn by style icons such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren to be showcased.
Entitled Valentino: Master of Couture, the exhibit will run for three months and will be divided into three sections: the designer's history, catwalk creations and the workings of the Valentino atelier.
'Each of these designs has a beautiful story,' said Valentino in a statement.
'The atelier crafted each so diligently by hand, taking hours, sometimes days to complete. The details are incredibly intricate. Though outside the runway shows and events, the dresses have rarely been seen. To be able to showcase these designs at Somerset House, where they can be seen in great detail by the public, is very unique.'
The event will have some crossover with another important fashion exhibition in the UK capital -- Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 at London's Victoria & Albert museum -- which opened in May and runs until January 2013. It presents ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers designed by British fashion designers such as Jenny Packham and Alexander McQueen.
Valentino: Master of Couture will run November 29 - March 3, 2013 at Somerset House.
For more details visit: http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/valentino
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Over 130 gowns spanning the Italian creator's career will feature, with outfits worn by style icons such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren to be showcased.
Entitled Valentino: Master of Couture, the exhibit will run for three months and will be divided into three sections: the designer's history, catwalk creations and the workings of the Valentino atelier.
'Each of these designs has a beautiful story,' said Valentino in a statement.
'The atelier crafted each so diligently by hand, taking hours, sometimes days to complete. The details are incredibly intricate. Though outside the runway shows and events, the dresses have rarely been seen. To be able to showcase these designs at Somerset House, where they can be seen in great detail by the public, is very unique.'
The event will have some crossover with another important fashion exhibition in the UK capital -- Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 at London's Victoria & Albert museum -- which opened in May and runs until January 2013. It presents ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers designed by British fashion designers such as Jenny Packham and Alexander McQueen.
Valentino: Master of Couture will run November 29 - March 3, 2013 at Somerset House.
For more details visit: http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/valentino
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Need support? New app offers bra shopping help
With reports that 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size, US lingerie company Natori has introduced its updated iPhone and iPad application for bra shopping called The Natori Bra App.
Available for free via the iTunes Store, the app lets users find bras that suit their silhouette and lifestyle.
'Customers always ask me how to find the perfect bra, so I wanted to create this app for to make it easier for women to feel comfortable and look their best,' chief executive officer of Natori Co. Josie Natori was quoted as saying in WWD August 3.
'A well-fitted, supportive bra can make you look slimmer and also make your clothes fit better. Eight out of 10 women wear bras that don't fit but now finding the right bra doesn't have to be such an ordeal.'
Users of the app complete a questionnaire related to activity, attitude and bra size. They are then recommended two to three bra options and are asked to click on the 'Find Your Fit' calculator to determine their correct bra size.
Suggested bras can be bought via iPhone or iPad through a link to Natori.com, or consumers can receive results via e-mail so they can make a purchase at a later date.
Other bra-related apps include the Bra-Fitter by TLS, which allows users to publish their bra photos and sizes on Facebook. Meanwhile, sites such as becheeky.com allow women to calculate their bra size according to country and then shop for lingerie.
The Natori Bra App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/natori-find-your-perfect-bra/id434731838?mt=8
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Available for free via the iTunes Store, the app lets users find bras that suit their silhouette and lifestyle.
'Customers always ask me how to find the perfect bra, so I wanted to create this app for to make it easier for women to feel comfortable and look their best,' chief executive officer of Natori Co. Josie Natori was quoted as saying in WWD August 3.
'A well-fitted, supportive bra can make you look slimmer and also make your clothes fit better. Eight out of 10 women wear bras that don't fit but now finding the right bra doesn't have to be such an ordeal.'
Users of the app complete a questionnaire related to activity, attitude and bra size. They are then recommended two to three bra options and are asked to click on the 'Find Your Fit' calculator to determine their correct bra size.
Suggested bras can be bought via iPhone or iPad through a link to Natori.com, or consumers can receive results via e-mail so they can make a purchase at a later date.
Other bra-related apps include the Bra-Fitter by TLS, which allows users to publish their bra photos and sizes on Facebook. Meanwhile, sites such as becheeky.com allow women to calculate their bra size according to country and then shop for lingerie.
The Natori Bra App: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/natori-find-your-perfect-bra/id434731838?mt=8
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