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Mentor Misses Ukranian Designer's Debut Tuesday, March 11, 2008 2:32:44 PM By SOLVEJ SCHOU Where was Paco Rabanne when Ukrainian designer Veronika Jeanvie needed him at her U.S. debut? Rabanne, whose experimental plastic and metal dresses in the '60s launched his decades-long career, was noticeably absent at Jeanvie's headlining show Monday at Mercedes-Benz L.A. Fashion Week "because of a family emergency," said publicist Alexandre Boulais. He did not elaborate. That unfortunately left the event, billed as "Veronika Jeanvie consulted by Mr. Paco Rabanne," without its iconic Spanish-French anchor, and cast the spotlight squarely on 28-year-old Jeanvie and her bright, bling-heavy and at times gaudy designs. Top that  off with the pressure of Jeanvie being the first Ukrainian designer to present a collection in the United States, according to the show's publicists. Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley, designer Eduardo Lucero and musician Kelis all sat in the audience. "It's normal to be nervous, but today is going to be OK," Jeanvie told The Associated Press backstage at Culver City's Smashbox Studios -- her fast Russian translated through an interpreter. She called Rabanne, who she met in Kiev during a fashion week two years ago, "my spiritual father." "He is a genius, a big person in fashion, a good friend. When he sees my sketches he critiques them," said the designer, wearing her own checkered black and white hybrid floor-length skirt and short shorts. Jeanvie first showed her new collection in Paris in January, but said she created a few more colorful dresses for her L.A. debut "for the celebrities." Her inspiration was the ocean, sky and green plants she saw while on vacation in England and France, she said. She was also influenced by Rabanne's dresses made out of round metal discs, which created a buzz in 1966. "I use both metal and soft materials like silk, a contrast showing that women are strong and soft at the same time," Jeanvie said. With rock tunes blaring overhead, models strutted down the runway in towering heels and clad in an array of shiny fabrics, from silver and gold hot pants to a skintight gold bodysuit paired with a sort of chain-mail poncho. Rabanne's influence was obvious, from the blankets of linked silver hoops draped over simple shifts to a jingling, jiggling chain-mail bikini and a white skirt that seemed to be fashioned out of a towel, albeit lined with silver. But while Rabanne's fashion experiments -- from paper dresses to sexy, futuristic costumes for Jane Fonda in 1968's "Barbarella" -- were explosively innovative 40 years ago, Jeanvie's designs seemed overwrought. A '70s-esque shimmering catsuit sported huge silky bell bottoms. A black thigh-skimming skirt and matching belly-baring top looked more Hollywood street than red carpet. One floor-length dress paired silver, sparkly fabric with clashing white lace. Other dresses came in fluorescent pink, green, purple and blue, all accented by silver or gold. Jeanvie fared best when she toned down the costume-y look. A turquoise blue strapless cocktail dress filled out nicely with a voluminous skirt accented with white. Spangly diamond shapes patterned a shift with a shell top, something Kelis could pull off. Even when Jeanvie walked  down the runway at the show's end, she wore a black dress with a rounded, sculptured skirt unflattering to her slender frame. Still, the designer looked more than happy to be a dominant part of L.A. Fashion Week, which will also feature fall collections from "The Hills" star Lauren Conrad, the Pussycat Dolls, Nicky Hilton's Nicholai line and L.A.-based edgy men's wear label Elmer Ave. "Los Angeles is a city of sun, positive energy, a city of dreams," Jeanvie said, grinning. ------ On the Net: http://mbfashionweek.com/losangeles/

Rag & Bone Are Serious About NY Fashion Saturday, February 02, 2008 3:51:46 PM By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL Rag & Bone declared itself as a serious New York Fashion Week player with a fall collection that was equally somber and stylish. The label, known mostly for its denim just a few seasons ago, showed serious clothes for men and women on Friday -- clothes worthy of the buzz designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright have been generating and of their up-and-comer award last year from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. A packed house that included Gisele Bundchen and Julianne Moore saw a parade of gray, black and navy clothes on the runway at midtown Cipriani that seemed loosely military-inspired, but the look was more a retro Russian style than that of a modern-day soldier. One of the best men's looks was a Navy officer's coat worn with a slim cashmere trouser, while a great women's outfit was a black wool duffel coat worn with a black silk tie-tuxedo shirt and a jodphur-style legging. A fitted "cigarette" minidress with chunky black beads forming a vertical stripe down the front and back was one of the few pieces with any adornment, really making an impact, The female models wore berets on their heads in that chic way that French women do it without seeming costume-y at all. The designers made clear, though, that their commitment is to the local fashion industry and nowhere else with the phrase "Handmade in New York" beamed on to the walls under its name. Neville and Wainwright have been active in a campaign to keep manufacturing in the Garment District.

Catwalk Queen's Best Dressed 2007 List Today Grazia revealed which celebs made their Best Dressed for 2007 list with Sienna Miller coming in a number 1. While she may be credited with reviving 'boho chic' a few years back, we haven't quite seen the same level of fashion-forwardness as seen in previous years, despite her launching Twenty8Twelve this year. Instead, it's a bevy of new fashion-savvy celebs who are quickly gaining our attention. So sit back and have a gander at which stars made our list... Catwalk Queen's Best Dressed 2007 List - The Winners: Eva Green Eva has grown in leaps and bounds since scaring the wits out of us with her often witchy-like red carpet appearances during the promotion of James Bond: Casino Royale. But since making her stunning debut at Cannes Film Festival in Dior couture back in May, we've fallen in love with the raven haired beauty. Keep it coming! Cate Blanchett Never failing to push the fashion envelope, Cate Blanchett rarely slipped up this year except for some questionable Muu-muu styling (little did we know it was to cover up a pregnancy! A close friend of Giorgio Armani, Cate is often seen wearing pieces from the designer's collections and definitely deserves a place in our style hall of fame (if we had one!) Kate Bosworth I simply adore this gal and her ability to always hit the nail on the head with her designer wardrobe. I guess being mates with Karl Lagerfeld (she's often seen in Chanel) and having a model boyfriend James Rousseau, can only increase your fashion pulling power. Kate Moss It's all about the Kates isn't it? Since losing that horrible Pete Doherty man, Kate has leaped forward a million miles in our books. Post Doherty break-up and with the added bonus of a fringe, the supermodel is striding around London in some fantastic ensembles and hitting the party scene with some killer outfits mostly from her own range for Topshop. Keep it up Kate! Thandie Newton Don't we all just adore this lady? Not only is she best mates with all the designers, but she's shown her support for the industry numerous ways by getting behind the British Fashion Awards amongst other things. We wish we owned a wardrobe like hers! Catwalk Queen's Best Dressed 2007 List - The Newcomers: Charlotte Gainsbourg Actress and musician Charlotte Gainsbourg has been setting off fashion fireworks particularly since her cover for French Vogue. The Times called her "effortlessly hip" and we totally agree; her style is casual and creative but always that little bit too cool, although she would disagree of course. Being the daughter of Jane Birkin and half sister of Lou Doillon, we could hardly expect anything less. Rihanna Her song Umbrella nearly drove me to my limits but Rihanna has been setting tongues wagging with her cutting edge style still since shooting onto the scene earlier this year. Fond of wearing dominatrix style heels and body-con wear, the tiny popstrel even had an umbrella released under her own branded name... yes, really! Emma Watson With a face and style like hers it's no wonder the star of the Harry Potter films is rapidly gaining attention from the fashion industry. She has been earmarked to be the next face of Chanel, which isn't any wonder considering she wore nothing but Chanel for most of this year. Still, the young actress has proven she can hold her own amongst her peers which instantly gets her our vote! Agyness Deyn It's been non-stop Agy Deyn this and Agy Deyn that for much of 2007 which is why she couldn't be left off our best dressed list. Anything and everything seems to work on this gal, maybe because she's a hugely successful worldwide model, but its her own personal style - a mixture of layers, woolly jumpers, combat boots and colourful scarves, which has earned her a place on our list. Margherita Missoni Being the young ambassador for Missoni, her family's fashion house, Margherita Missoni has been involved in the industry her entire life but it's only been this year that she's really hit her straps. She also stars in the label's fragrance campaign and it's not difficult to understand why. Source: Catwalkqueen.tv

Nina Ricci Show Mixes Rave and Black-Tie Monday, October 08, 2007 7:54:48 AM By JOELLE DIDERICH The Paris ready-to-wear shows ended Sunday with a celebrity-packed show at Louis Vuitton, a critically acclaimed display from Lanvin and a poetic collection at Nina Ricci. The displays capped a diverse week with competing trends. While some designers fell for bright prints and fit-and-flare dresses with full skirts, others drew from men's fashion with no-frills tailoring in somber shades. Stars including musicians Kanye West and Courtney Love pressed into the Vuitton show, held in a tent in the courtyard of the Louvre museum where models paraded in flashy outfits inspired by U.S. artist Richard Prince. American designer Marc Jacobs has propelled Vuitton to the top by asking contemporary artists to customize its trademark monogram bags. For next spring, he sent out totes and handbags featuring bleeding stains of color and sentences lifted from Prince's work. Clothing carried on the dishabille theme that Jacobs explored with his eponymous line in New York last month. Sequined skirts mixed with gauzy layers of lilac, pink and blue tulle. Panels were sliced from the back of masculine staples so that a trenchcoat revealed a saucy lilac girdle and a tuxedo jacket exposed a lacy pink bra. "I thought it was quite cheeky," style icon Victoria Beckham told The Associated Press. "For me it was a very, very fun collection." Photographers loudly booed before the Jacobs show began because it started more than an hour late. Backstage after the Vuitton show, the designer -- who completed a stint in rehab earlier this year -- was a jangle of nerves. "I hope you weren't out there complaining!" Jacobs said as he greeted friends, pausing to ask a collaborator for cigarettes. "I'm really freaking out here!" Jacobs said the outfits were inspired by Prince, who created controversy in the 1970s by re-photographing existing images. Jacobs himself has been criticized for copying the work of others. "Richard is the king of appropriation, which I totally believe in as long as one changes at least three things, which we always do -- regardless of what any critic might say," he said. It is an open secret that many designers raid vintage clothing stores for inspiration. Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz, however, believes the vintage trend is over. His draped toga gowns and ruffled satin cocktail dresses raised a roar of approval from buyers and critics, who leapt to their feet to applaud him. The toga dress was a theme of the Milan collections last week, but Elbaz's was distinct. It showed in the metal rings that held together a white linen tunic covered in feathers, or a black satin one-shouldered evening gown with industrial zips at the shoulders and seams. Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens has made remarkably light work of rejuvenating the Nina Ricci brand since his appointment last year. The label is thriving at retail, handbags are in the works and its flagship store on Avenue Montaigne is about to be renovated. The 30-year-old designer said his slim leather jackets and strapless evening gowns were based on the idea of young women walking home at dawn from a rave party or black-tie ball. Sunlight; speckled the catwalk as models in drop-waisted silk dresses in crinkled light pink or gray silk emerged from a set that opened out onto the Tuileries Garden. The display ended with a full evening dress made from translucent pleated white fabric. "I wanted to end on a purely Ricci note," said Theyskens, noting the house was celebrating its 75th anniversary in fashion this year.

Finding Helena Word reaches us that olive-skinned Dane Helena Christensen has been eyeing up suitable properties with a view to opening a clothing boutique in London's Notting Hill. One imagines it will stock a similar range to the boutique she already owns on New York's Hudson Street, called Butik, which the '90s supermodel opened a few years ago. Reflecting her own uniquely pretty style, it stocks an eclectic mix of clothes, candles and flowers from across Europe. 'Many of our best customers are British', she says, 'so it makes sense to open our second shop here. Notting Hill would be ideal. There are just two of us in New York, so it's hard work. But we're keen to move the business on.'

It's KM TS - take two Topshop really is spoiling us. Just one month after launching its Kate Moss line - which reportedly earned the store £3.5 million in its first week - it's unveiling the second instalment of the ubermodel's collection this week. This time round, the focus is less on floral-print mini dresses and more on Jimi Hendrix-style waistcoats, kaftans, and a rather fetching leopard-print bikini similar to the one Kate wore in Thailand recently. The vests, one of our favorite pieces of the collection due to the great-feeling cotton and perfect cut, are reprised in coral, sage green, and canary yellow. The one-shoulder dress will also be in stores in a choice of lemon yellow, white and black. for our choice...

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balenciaga Nicolas Ghesquière delivered a brash ode to streetwear—the chicest preppy blazers, the coolest jodhpurs, and girlie-with-edge dresses, all finished off with a dose of global exotica. See complete collection	christian dior John Galliano took a stroll up the Boulevard du Glam for Dior's 60th anniversary collection—a breathtaking display of sensual, womanly clothes with more than a hint of couture. See complete collection
jil sander A beautifully disciplined and exacting collection by Raf Simons, whose refined aesthetic came through in reed-thin clothes that were all about purity of form. See complete collection	john galliano Another blockbuster from John Galliano. It was the designer at his unbridled best—opulent, theatrical, over-the-top romantic, full of pomp and simply fabulous clothes. See complete collection
lanvin A sprinkling of bejeweled embellishment, some serious shoulder appeal, and a whiff of Madame Lanvin's thirties silhouettes—it all made for a spectacular collection from Alber Elbaz. See complete collection	marc jacobs Nicolas Ghesquière delivered a brash ode to streetwear—the chicest preppy blazers, the coolest jodhpurs, and girlie-with-edge dresses, all finished off with a dose of global exotica. See complete collection
nina ricci Olivier Theyskens' debut at Nina Ricci was a Swan Lake affair, full of ethereal gowns, relaxed sportswear, and, of course, plenty of light-as-air feathered frocks. See complete collection	versace Donatella Versace went for subdued—trapeze coats, streamlined suits, and simple goddess gowns—without losing any of her signature sultry appeal. See complete collection
yohji yamamoto Yohji Yamamoto took a wondrous spin with tiered ruffled dresses, moto jackets, and oh-so-delightful rotating mechanical hoopskirts. See complete collection	yves saint lorent Stefano Pilati's winning formula was all about controlled chic in mannish silhouettes, studied volume, plays of texture, and a sober, dark palette. See complete collection

Heidi Klum Star of New Jordache Ads AP - Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:41:35 -0400 (EDT) No mom jeans for Heidi Klum. The mother of three is the sultry star of a new ad campaign for Jordache. The ads, shot by filmmaker Brett Ratner in the penthouse of the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles, show Klum wearing classic Jordache skinny jeans in dark indigo. In one ad, she is looking over her bare shoulder and brandishing a riding whip, evoking the brand's horse-head logo. "With her success as a supermodel, businesswoman and mother, Heidi embodies the sexy confidence that the Jordache brand is about," said Liz Berlinger, president of Jordache Enterprises, in a statement Wednesday. Klum, 34, is the host of Bravo's "Project Runway." She has two sons with her husband, Seal, and a daughter from a previous relationship. Elizabeth Hurley and Brittany Murphy have also appeared in the ads. ------ Bravo is a division of General Electric Co.'s NBC. ------ On the Net: Jordache: Heidi Klum: http://www.heidiklum.com/ Bravo: http://www.bravotv.com/Project--Runway/   Welcome to celeb street - Fashion and Beauty < div>

Modesty Gains Currency at Fashion Week Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:57:13 PM By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL If the world needs another sign that Britney Spears' look is yesterday's news, check out New York Fashion Week. Gone are the skin-centric, tummy-revealing and possibly private-part exposing trends that Spears and friends like Paris Hilton made ubiquitous. Instead, designers are embracing modesty, using sheer fabrics and lingerie looks to subtly hint at sexiness. It's an extension of the ladylike trends for fall; designers seem to have made the collective decision that a lot of skin isn't in. On Tuesday, Monique Lhuillier presented sophisticated, fluid looks that celebrate a woman's shape without squeezing it. Carmen Marc Valvo showed tasteful swimwear with plenty of coverage, flattering pintucks and low leg openings. Even pantyhose made a comeback over the weekend at the Derek Lam show. Of course, every rule has an exception. Marc Jacobs bucked the trend on Monday with plenty of glimpses of bras, slips and tap pants -- but the show was more of an artistic statement than a presentation of wearable fashions, with the entire collection shown backward, beginning with his bow. New York Fashion Week wraps up Wednesday after an eight-day preview of the spring-summer looks of 100 or so designers. MARC JACOBS Marc Jacobs presented his spring collection late Monday night to a packed crowd that had been waiting for two hours. (Courtney Love was photographed smoking a cigarette in the front row while waiting for the show to start. Victoria Beckham and Sheryl Crow didn't wait quite as long -- they seemed to know to show up "fashionably late.") But it looked like he could have used a little more time. Models were wearing what Jacobs called "scrap tops" and "one-half gowns" -- clothes that one presumes were left unfinished to make an ironic statement -- thus, giving the audience plenty of glimpses of their silk, satin and crepe bras, slips and tap pants. On their own, individual elements of the outfits, such as a black lace cape or a moire sleeveless trench coat, were very attractive, but wearable clothes weren't the point here. The entire show was staged backward, beginning with his bow, then the finale and then running through the looks, starting with No. 56 and ending with No. 1, a denim cape and sequined gown. Some of the shoes had heels built sideways into the uppers, while others skimmed so low on the heel they looked too small for the models. Even with all this "message," the collection largely fit into some of the more important trends emerging from New York Fashion Week: color-blocking, sheer overlays, sequins, and nude and natural colors with bright pops from purple, pink and orange. MONIQUE LHUILLIER Red-carpet princess Monique Lhuillier turned out a series of pretty dresses that are sure to make her starlets happy. The spring collection, however, strayed from the volume and all the jeweled embellishment that have been her hallmark in recent seasons, instead offering mostly sophisticated, fluid looks. The last look might have been the best example: a black chiffon gown with a fitted corset bodice and a draped skirt that came together in a bow at the waist. There were plenty of more colorful options, including seafoam-colored chiffon strapless gown with draping all over the top -- down below the hips -- and then a billowy handkerchief hem and a nude-colored chiffon crisscross draped bodice gown. These fashion confections -- inspired by Laduree macaroons -- carried through to some outstanding daytime outfits, including a light yellow metallic tweed suit with a shawl-collar jacket and a slim pencil skirt worn with a cream-colored V-neck halter blouse with ruffles down the front. But even when you're dealing with such dainty, delicate details, there can be too much of a good thing and one dress -- a one-shoulder tulle gown with seemingly endless tiers covered with light green flowers -- was just too much of everything. ANNA SUI There's been a lot of talk about happy, sunny clothes as spring collections are previewed on the runway. But, until the Anna Sui show Monday night, there hadn't been many signs of happy, sunny models. Apparently all it takes to make the catwalkers come to life are colorful wigs, playful clothes and a soundtrack that includes the old Andrews Sisters hit "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." The first look on the runway was a bolero with black sequins, a multicolored diamond-print blouse and plaid shorts. Is someone likely to wear it to work next season? Probably not, but it sure looks good on the runway. For those who are indeed looking for Sui to provide real-world wardrobe solutions, she offered a plaid jacket-and-jumpsuit set -- worn with a colorful print blouse underneath -- as well as a white-and-black, Art Deco-themed dress. For parties, there were several pairs of flutter shorts with tiers of ruffles on the behind and a shirtdress with a plaid pattern featured on a sheer fabric. A black-and-white striped sateen coat worn with a bow blouse and white linen shorts had a 1970s vibe, as well as many of the scarf- and shirtdresses done in prints with bold colors. CARMEN MARC VALVO Carmen Marc Valvo is a consistent source of gala-worthy eveningwear and splashy swimwear, so what was unexpected was the strength of the daywear. Two of the best outfits on the runway at the Bryant Park tents were a raw-silk officer's jacket in a sandy color with gold buttons, worn with a brown organza blouse with a cascading ruffle down the front and a tropical wool "mariner's" pants that hit mid-calf, and super-sophisticated organza trench coat in a light oyster color. The coat was paired with an attractive brief-style navy swimsuit, but it actually seemed a waste of such a good topper. In his notes, Valvo said he aimed to craft clothes to dress the sirens of the sea, tempting them with seashell colors and mimicking the ocean's ripples with ruffles. White silk gazar made a strapless corset with fanlike pleats light and airy, and it looked chic with black cocktail pants -- a pleasant break from the harder-to-wear cocktail shorts that have seem to have been all over other catwalks. Valvo's dresses included a cerulean-blue cocktail dress with pleated ribbon appliques and a delicate white gown with a feminine ruffled back.