tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59147090339056803122024-03-13T08:12:11.598-07:00Fashion Journalism: Year 1Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-50912147707761534352008-03-24T11:09:00.000-07:002008-03-24T08:12:57.004-07:00That bit of extra beautyHeaddresses, eyebrows or exuberantly coloured hair are all those special extras to make Spring and Summer all the more fun. Either teamed with the dramatic eyes and bold lips, or to stand alone they are not for the shy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-fEjlhBk8I/AAAAAAAAAIM/153izZ1D0aI/s1600-h/butterlies.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-fEjlhBk8I/AAAAAAAAAIM/153izZ1D0aI/s320/butterlies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181326011958137794" /></a><br />Alexander McQueen does it best, with distinct butterflies practically flying off the heads of the models. In rich reds, black and white, surrounding and framing the models faces it creates a dazzling spectacle. The model appears as if in a dream world or from a Disney film: a Snow White or Sleeping Beauty, when the princess is at one with nature. This striking head piece would not have looked out of place at Isabella Blow’s memorial service at which many of the famous were seen adorning remarkable head wear. However I am not sure where else it could be worn except Ladie’s day at the races.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-fEyFhBk9I/AAAAAAAAAIU/AUJ4WBcGENU/s1600-h/pink+eyebrows.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-fEyFhBk9I/AAAAAAAAAIU/AUJ4WBcGENU/s320/pink+eyebrows.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181326261066240978" /></a><br />Fluorescent eyebrows; all the more harder to pull off, were on the catwalks in full glory teamed with neutral make-up helping them to stand even more. They would match perfectly with the dazzling pink hair that seemed quite popular as well, seen on Agyness Deyn at Anne Sui.<br /><br />These playful extras will always be around on the catwalks, but how much they are reproduced on the streets is questionable. I just hope pink eyebrows don’t become the norm.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-51043885789066755402008-03-23T14:50:00.000-07:002008-03-24T06:55:17.882-07:00Florals in bloomFemininity takes over this season, and what better way to show this than delicate flowers to accessorize. Whether they are in the hair, on wrists or as broaches, flowers are in full bloom everywhere.<br /><br />Sonia Rykiel was the epitome of feminine and romantic florals, where as Galliano was gold and fabulously eccentric, Giles showed delicate pink petals, plastic fringe grips were seen on Luella and crystal orchids embellished the hair of Dior by Galliano.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-eyBlhBk3I/AAAAAAAAAHk/AI336HrcHuw/s1600-h/florals1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-eyBlhBk3I/AAAAAAAAAHk/AI336HrcHuw/s320/florals1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181305636633285490" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-eyNlhBk4I/AAAAAAAAAHs/j-q5aYTH0bQ/s1600-h/flowers.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-eyNlhBk4I/AAAAAAAAAHs/j-q5aYTH0bQ/s320/flowers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181305842791715714" /></a><br />Florals never seem to go out of fashion when the Spring/ Summer season comes around, and this year the flowers are spreading. Ostentatious or just subtle and simplistic the flowers add a twist and bring Spring alive for the trends.<br /><br />My personal favourites were the angelic look of romance by Sonia Rykiel, with oversized flower garlands on the hair in pastel delicate shades, which can be purchased for £98. The crystal embellished orchids by Galliano were my second choice which add a modern twist to what some might see as an old style.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-69646132317435233182008-03-23T12:00:00.000-07:002008-03-24T07:16:09.880-07:00Artistic Beauty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-e3CFhBk6I/AAAAAAAAAH8/SjbK5hwc7ns/s1600-h/rodarte+make-up.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-e3CFhBk6I/AAAAAAAAAH8/SjbK5hwc7ns/s320/rodarte+make-up.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181311142781359010" /></a><br />Sharp, flowing lines and piercing edginess of Rodarte, contrasted to the dense, graphic colour of Galliano. The theme of artistic beauty comes alive for S/S 08.<br /><br />Almost cartoon-like black liquid liner creates a sharpness and drama of large endearing eyes, emphasized by the white shadow. The look just makes you stop and stare. Galliano’s approach achieves a no less theatrical result. The charcoal eyes and gemmed lips create a stagy and imposing look. Comical poses by the models add a quirky touch.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-e3NFhBk7I/AAAAAAAAAIE/m-ssJkQU9VI/s1600-h/galliano+make-up.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-e3NFhBk7I/AAAAAAAAAIE/m-ssJkQU9VI/s320/galliano+make-up.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181311331759920050" /></a><br />These looks are both impressive and exciting, created by James Kaliardos for Rodarte and Pat McGrath for Galliano. These looks just show how important make-up is to complete the stagy and breathtaking catwalk shows.<br /><br />It should be a rule that every woman must try a new make-up approach when they go out partying: dazzle and be ostentatious, it is’nt impossible to achieve.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-24661377762020395252008-03-21T12:40:00.000-07:002008-03-23T06:43:39.150-07:00Baby Doll Beauty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-Zd3VhBk1I/AAAAAAAAAHU/Tq0VVKK9kl8/s1600-h/doll.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-Zd3VhBk1I/AAAAAAAAAHU/Tq0VVKK9kl8/s320/doll.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180931626586182482" /></a><br />The doll inspired trend has to be my most favourite look of S/S 08. A fantasy dream world, summed up by the John Galliano for Dior look:<br />Pale turquoise shadow, teamed with extravagant centred lashes and deliciously feminine rosy hues on both lips and cheeks. Grecian gold locks and curls finished the effect. C’est belle. I love it<br /><br />Feminine, ethereal and eccentric, I think the doll beauty trend is wonderfully creative. Fantasy and dream-like in appearance it is a look that grown up girls dream of, and although slightly impractical for everyday, I think if you took the pale turquoise and the feminine, rosy hues it would be the perfect fresh look for S/S.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZeA1hBk2I/AAAAAAAAAHc/EYkEXEuZFbs/s1600-h/doll2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZeA1hBk2I/AAAAAAAAAHc/EYkEXEuZFbs/s320/doll2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180931789794939746" /></a>I think this look best suits young women with already pale complexions and bluey eyes. This trend of make-up will look great with the pale floral dresses of this season, to emphasise a truly feminine and delicate feel. <br /><br /><br />Luella also created a version of the ‘doll,’ with puff-balls of hair looped into bunny ears and glossy lips. Luella was the more grown-up version of the sweet doll look, however the Galliano look still remains my favourite.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-28929758974075048502008-03-20T11:10:00.000-07:002008-03-23T06:19:54.615-07:0080s CrazyExtreme colour, retro style, neon and rave are all words that come to mind when thinking of the 80s. Doses of mascara, voluptuous fake eyelashes, all teamed with pastel pinks and blues and tangy oranges and yellows.<br /><br />Think Madonna singing ‘Vogue’ with those bleach-blonde-highlighted waves and that unforgettable beauty spot. Think Blondie’s Deborah Harry and her platinum locks and bold eyes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZX_VhBkrI/AAAAAAAAAGE/rrTVfZbfJVI/s1600-h/80s+makeup2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZX_VhBkrI/AAAAAAAAAGE/rrTVfZbfJVI/s320/80s+makeup2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180925166955369138" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZXz1hBkqI/AAAAAAAAAF8/LxBB3A7fiRc/s1600-h/80s+makeup.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZXz1hBkqI/AAAAAAAAAF8/LxBB3A7fiRc/s320/80s+makeup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180924969386873506" /></a><br /><br /> Lagerfeld Ashley Isham<br /><br />S/S 08 sees another reinvention of the o-so unforgettable 80s style, with sweepings of bold colours or touches of zingy yellows and electric blues on the eyes. Plenty of blusher emphasises the look as seen by Ashley Isham or neutral clams the look as seen with Lagerfeld. <br /><br />All these new looks can be achieved with the help of MAC make-up no less. Their new playful collection includes glitter and frosty pink shades, in just as pretty packaging. Called ‘Heatherette,’ it will be available from April exclusive to Selfridges and maccosmetics.co.uk. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZYoFhBksI/AAAAAAAAAGM/1MhGlSj7DvM/s1600-h/80s+makeup3.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZYoFhBksI/AAAAAAAAAGM/1MhGlSj7DvM/s320/80s+makeup3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180925867035038402" /></a><br /><br />Although not my favourite beauty look this season I think it is a great version of the 80s craziness.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-86839071187241772992008-03-16T09:15:00.000-07:002008-03-23T06:36:15.738-07:00Mesmerizing metallicsGold, bronze and platinum transforms pretty princesses into metallic goddesses.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-Zbc1hBkxI/AAAAAAAAAG0/NF6BDO_VBFQ/s1600-h/metallic1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-Zbc1hBkxI/AAAAAAAAAG0/NF6BDO_VBFQ/s320/metallic1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180928972296393490" /></a><br /> Prada <br />Versace, Prada, Bottega Veneta and Richard Nicholl were among some of the designers to take on the metallic look.<br /><br />Versace created a demure look using metallic to draw upon smoky eyes giving a hint of sparkle to create a grown-up sophisticated look. Prada took it one step further with an almost rock-chic look. Doses of black and tones of charcoal were teamed with burnished gold and pewter metals to create pure drama and extravagance.<br /><br />Bottega Venetta took a fresh approach with just a sweep of <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZcslhBkzI/AAAAAAAAAHE/_kA_DbmJQp8/s1600-h/metallics+2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZcslhBkzI/AAAAAAAAAHE/_kA_DbmJQp8/s320/metallics+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180930342390960946" /></a> gold sparkle, where as Richard NIcholl was the modernist and showed heavily silver clad eyes using the purist of platinum tones: simple yet extremely effective.<br /><br /><br />My favourites of the metallic trends have to be the drama of Prada and the freshness of Botttega Venetta. The extreme contradictions of the two seem to some up the metallic looks of S/S 08 for me.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-56958395458958914232008-03-15T09:05:00.000-07:002008-03-23T06:23:56.415-07:00Loud, Luscious Lips<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZZXVhBktI/AAAAAAAAAGU/unNojmxyDQY/s1600-h/1940lips.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZZXVhBktI/AAAAAAAAAGU/unNojmxyDQY/s320/1940lips.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180926678783857362" /></a><br />Gucci’s 1940s look<br /><br />If you want to make a statement, then I think either 1940s inspired red (Gucci), or crazy colourful (Louis Vuitton) is the way to go. Plus, to quote the experts at Vogue, ‘anything but subtle’ for S/S 08.<br /><br />There was no need for zoom on the camera at the catwalk to see all those loud lips. Valentino and Vuitton took the avant-garde approach with greens and blues, as well as one of my personal favourites, John Galliano which used rubescent lips adorned with glistening ruby coloured gems. Beautiful! C’est Spectacle! However to contrast; the more wearable red look was seen with Daks and Bottega Veneta. <br />Louis Vuitton <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZZoFhBkuI/AAAAAAAAAGc/r5fGnK5oQAQ/s1600-h/lips2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/R-ZZoFhBkuI/AAAAAAAAAGc/r5fGnK5oQAQ/s320/lips2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180926966546666210" /></a> <br /><br /><br />The crazy and playful look of colours was also key for S/S 08. Louis Vuitton and Cos used pastel shades of lilac, peach and orange adorned lips, teamed with neutral make-up, creating that je ne sais quoi, adding fresh colour to the already colourful wardrobe of S/S 08.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-76165402440495345212007-11-22T02:28:00.000-08:002007-11-22T02:29:12.945-08:00Web-zines, e-zines, the internet, its all amazing and quite frankly its mind boggling to me. The assignment was to look at ten e-zines, and what struck me was the layout and presentation of each was all very different.<br /><br />My favourite that I came across, for some bazaar reason, was Henry Holland’s official site: www.henryholland.co.uk. The bright rainbow coloured glitter and golden frames emblazoned on a black background stood out from the crowd. Some might call it tacky but I don’t, it seems to go so well with his overall t-shirt design and I think its great. I found that quite a lot of the fashion e-zines I looked at had a bleak white background, it was very glary to me. I suppose they did this so the clothes stood out and you’re meant to think wow what great clothes but I personally find it too dull and ordinary compared to Holland’s sparkly madness.<br /><br />When looking at the e-zines I couldn’t help but compare them to the picture of Holland’s website in my mind. The editorial sites were obviously stark in colour in contrast, but that’s understandable. They created the formal no nonsense look with black, red and white, the bold type and the informative language, which the Holland site lacked; it was all pictures of the notorious t-shirts.<br /><br />E-zines are just another step in the advertising world and the creativity to construct something that allows someone to see what your designs, work, news is all about with just a click, is amazing.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-23804403080590463882007-11-04T03:15:00.001-08:002007-11-04T03:17:31.705-08:00Kate's duo<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Ry2p7X5ujtI/AAAAAAAAAFE/mRxkzsaLNBo/s1600-h/katebosworth.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Ry2p7X5ujtI/AAAAAAAAAFE/mRxkzsaLNBo/s320/katebosworth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128942388138381010" /></a><br />I thought for a different muse combination I would look at a designer I had never heard of before: Proenza Schouler. That is to say the design duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who seem to have paired up with the Hollywood star Kate Boswoth.<br /><br />Since the two guys partnered on their graduation project in 1999 all has gone well and their modern, luxury label has been in business since 2002, presented with the CFDA’s Perry Ellis Award for new talent in 2003. The partner’s designs showcase simple silhouettes with a resemblance to the cheeky sixties and a comparable modernism to Courrèges or Paco Rabanne.<br /><br />Kate Bosworth often wears Proenza Schouler’s designs and attends big fashion calendar events with the pair as well. Not only does Kate appear to love their clothes but loves their company as well; a perfect match for a muse combination, I think. <br /><br />Kate stands side by side with the duo, in what looks a gorgeous shift dress; simple with delicate decoration round the edges, they look so good together. A perfect advert for the designers clothes.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-80831879701438569392007-11-03T05:21:00.000-07:002007-11-04T02:33:54.760-08:00The 'Golden Lion' of Christiane Joy<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyxoB35ujsI/AAAAAAAAAE8/0c3b6gpnphU/s1600-h/karen_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyxoB35ujsI/AAAAAAAAAE8/0c3b6gpnphU/s320/karen_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128588457063386818" /></a><br />Christiane Joy, the New York designer and stylist’s muse relationship takes it that one step further, taking mother-like pride in her loyalty to her muse Karen O. She says, “Karen looks pretty amazing,” and the designs for Karen O’s stage outfits are, “Simple but effective.”<br /><br />Karen O the front women of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, since meeting Christiane Joy 2 years ago has been seen in nothing else for stage performances and shoots but Christian Joy’s designs, which obviously compliments Karen’s own personal style so well.<br /><br />The flamboyant showstoppers include the “car crash dress” and the “shrimp dress,” (a taffeta and tulle ball gown), in which Karen O twirls and jumps around to the garage-rock music showing her underwear,her latest show being the 'Golden Lion.' Karen has managed to put Joy’s designs on the creative map, with demand growing for what was once only available online. As Karen has become a fashion icon with many Karen O look-a-likes publicity has grown for the designer and the workload has increased, as a result Joy plans to open an actual physical store.<br /><br />The punk rock avant-garde style of Karen O and Christiane Joy is a match made in heaven and it will be the making of Joy’s own label, which goes to show what power the muse has.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-78430322440876489232007-11-02T11:01:00.001-07:002007-11-02T11:06:53.527-07:00Ethereal glamour<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RytmtX5ujrI/AAAAAAAAAE0/s1gymfT9erc/s1600-h/reese.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RytmtX5ujrI/AAAAAAAAAE0/s1gymfT9erc/s320/reese.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128305530387730098" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RytmRH5ujpI/AAAAAAAAAEk/vULVguGo2oQ/s1600-h/reese-witherspoon-nina-ricci.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RytmRH5ujpI/AAAAAAAAAEk/vULVguGo2oQ/s320/reese-witherspoon-nina-ricci.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128305045056425618" /></a><br />Nina Ricci, with silky fabrics and feminine colours have chosen Reese Witherspoon to be their model and muse.<br /><br />The petite blonde who I will always associate with Sweet Home Alabama and Legally Blonde, recently divorced from Ryan Philippe and mother of two (interviewed in the latest issue of Vogue) has shown yet another elegant façade to her appearance.<br /><br />Wearing a yellow Nina Ricci frock to the Golden Globe Awards, accompanied by red strappy shoes and a single diamond bangle, Reese Witherspoon looked gorgeous as she walked down the red carpet.<br /> <br />But this isn’t just a one off; she looked the epitome of glamour as she stood in the intense purple bustier dress by none other than Nina Ricci. The pleated silk in delicate layers tumbled to the floor.<br /><br />Reese Witherspoon has put the classic French Nina Ricci fashion house back on the A-list radar, her ethereal looks complimented by the delicate fabrics.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-54935740941572873472007-11-02T06:39:00.000-07:002007-11-02T10:03:50.097-07:00Paradis is perfect<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyspH35ujoI/AAAAAAAAAEY/psUQui97goQ/s1600-h/2_5.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyspH35ujoI/AAAAAAAAAEY/psUQui97goQ/s320/2_5.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128237815933341314" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Ryso4n5ujmI/AAAAAAAAAEI/99TzAynpvUA/s1600-h/06-02.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Ryso4n5ujmI/AAAAAAAAAEI/99TzAynpvUA/s320/06-02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5128237553940336226" /></a><br />Karl Lagerfeld: most recently noted for Lagerfeld Confidential: a documentary of the designer’s every day life, has chosen his muse to be Vanessa Paradis. Since 2003 at the Chanel couture show they have been inseparable, with Vanessa modelling in many of Chanel’s advertising campaigns, as well as choosing his designs to wear to special red carpet events.<br /><br />Vanessa Paradis, the French actress, model, singer and wife of Johnny Depp, first modelled for Chanel 14 years ago, and has now become their glamorous walking advert. <br /><br />Lagerfeld’s faces for Chanel also includes Kiera Knightely as well as the latest face that appears to be Rinko Kikuchi, who captivates Lagerfeld with her ‘Manga character’ look, the ability to first appear a mysterious woman and then show the face of a child next.<br /><br />Paradis’ first advert for Coco Chanel was commissioned after her hit single “Joe le Taxi,” the perfume advert pictured Paradis on a trapeze, in a birdcage, and she said it was, ‘like being in a fairytale.’<br /><br />Lagerfeld’s Chanel campaigns seem to have a mysterious lure to them and obviously Vanessa Paradis and Rinko Kikuchi add to that concept.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-84360319461830860772007-11-01T10:48:00.000-07:002007-11-01T11:16:16.220-07:00Moschino muse is a Burlesque beauty<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyoX21qjUJI/AAAAAAAAAEA/0FTUCgcnvio/s1600-h/73212999_10.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyoX21qjUJI/AAAAAAAAAEA/0FTUCgcnvio/s320/73212999_10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127937356600660114" /></a><br />The Creative Director at Moschino claims, ‘Today it is very difficult to find a woman who has a style,’ so I think he has met the perfect match with the Burlesque performer Dita Von Teese and her trademark 1940s red lips and nipped in waist. <br /><br />This muse match pairing seems a perfect combination; Moschino’s cheeky and playful designs combined with Dita’s unique radiant image, highlights what I think is a distinctive image of Moschino. Dita obviously seems to like the old-Hollywood style glamour: feminine and elegant. She has said that she likes vintage clothing and modern designs that encompass that image such as Moschino.<br /><br />Dita also featured in the Independent this Wednesday for her ‘cinematic delights’ that await us. It is reported that the dancer has agreed to play a young stripper in The Boom Boom Room as well as playing the lead in Martha Fiennes’ biopic next year.<br /><br />The exotic Burlesque dancer formerly married to Marilyn Manson, is a modern day pin up that advertises Moschino’s latest designs a treat.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-91180657271137981022007-11-01T10:39:00.000-07:002007-11-01T10:46:52.549-07:00Playboy the unexpected<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyoQ21qjUII/AAAAAAAAAD4/qmLyN8qepic/s1600-h/PB.april.1989.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyoQ21qjUII/AAAAAAAAAD4/qmLyN8qepic/s320/PB.april.1989.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127929660019265666" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyoPnFqjUFI/AAAAAAAAADg/fxRZp8LgRV8/s1600-h/xin_2706030111015282982522.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyoPnFqjUFI/AAAAAAAAADg/fxRZp8LgRV8/s320/xin_2706030111015282982522.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127928289924698194" /></a><br />I can’t say I have ever read a men’s magazine, but the lecture on Men’s Alternative Magazine Market was really interesting, and I had no idea that Playboy; the first men’s magazine not to be aimed at gay men, has political articles and is actually quite a literary magazine.<br /><br />When I hear Playboy magazine mentioned I think of the Hugh Hefner surrounded by beautiful young blonde woman and the Playboy mansion. I don’t think of literary and political articles. I’m sure I am not the only one that categorizes the Playboy mag into sex and nudity for men either!<br /><br />Oz, Interview, Friends, Blast, Man About Town and The Best Generation are just some of the men’s magazines from the past, with Interview still going strong. In fact men’s fashion magazines of today are a strong competition for women’s in terms of the range out there, and Arena, L’umo Vogue, Another Man and VMan are the leading reads of today in terms of men’s fashion.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-56540553849538353922007-11-01T09:22:00.000-07:002007-11-01T09:59:10.146-07:00Men's fashion<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Ryn-8lqjUDI/AAAAAAAAADQ/nE8WC2w5epE/s1600-h/walt1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Ryn-8lqjUDI/AAAAAAAAADQ/nE8WC2w5epE/s320/walt1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127909967594213426" /></a><br />I don’t really pay that much attention to men’s fashion, and so from our lecture on Men’s Alternative Magazine Market, I now know some of the key figures in men’s fashion. Although personally I prefer less ‘out there’ fashion for men, I like the shirt and jeans look more so than the tight black skinny jeans that make some guys look like they have sticks for legs. However I am not a fashion critic.<br /><br />Apparently Raf Simons the Belgian fashion designer, Hedi Slimane who designs for Dior Homme, Walter Van Beirendonck with the woolly jumpers and cartoon pictures and Thierry Mugler known for his fantasy and silver designs are key fashion figures in terms of men’s fashion in the present market.<br /><br />Raf Simons’ extreme designs involving futurism and the idea of the ‘interzone’ with the dreamlike reality still maintains a masculine feel and is one of the leading men’s fashion designers. Also he is most probably renowned for his collection based on terrorism, which was to show on 9/11, but of course had to be withdrawn.<br /><br />Hedi Slimane put skinny jeans on the map, demanding the extinction of the baggy jeans, and that the future equalled skinny. Now all you see is guys wearing skinny jeans, so I guess Slimane was right in his prediction that skinny jeans was the next step in terms of men’s fashion. Slimane is also well known for his photo shoots for men’s mags and his previous best friend, Pete Doherty.<br /><br />Woolly jumpers and t-shirts brightly coloured with cartoons emblazoned on them are by none other than, Walter Van Beirendonck whose cartoon portrait also appears on the front, and whose latest head fashion was published in the recent issue of Dazed&Confused. Glamour in the eyes of Beirendonck is anything to do with toys, computers and Rave imagery.<br /><br />Thierry Mugler, who now concentrates on perfume, was all to do with magic and fantasy and dressing men in silver. Now Thomas Engelhart has taken over the designing concept and the label is still going strong.<br /><br />I now feel slightly more informed on men’s fashion, although I have to say I do prefer looking at clothes for women.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-63026014666333040162007-10-30T08:12:00.000-07:002007-10-30T08:40:21.227-07:00Matthew Williamson and muses galore<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RydKNlqjUAI/AAAAAAAAAC4/T6FPgBs91fI/s1600-h/sm_williamsonb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RydKNlqjUAI/AAAAAAAAAC4/T6FPgBs91fI/s320/sm_williamsonb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127148298093940738" /></a><br />A muse match made in heaven; Matthew Williamson and Sienna Miller; the man who says his clothes are, ‘girly, sexy and beautiful’ with the woman who will always be renowned for her ‘Boho-chic’ some summers ago. <br /><br />Was Sienna dumped, to become known as an ex for a little while, as I’ve also noticed Williamson has an alternative muse: Jennifer Lopez. Although not that long ago Sienna was wearing a lovely green mini dress, a creation of none other than Matthew Williamson at the designer’s bar party in London St Martins Lane.<br /><br />Matthew does seem to have quite a few ‘ex’ ladies, Cat Deeley, Jade Jagger and Kelis, since his launch in 1996, so it would not be surprising to find Matthew has shown signs of indecision between Sienna and the singer Jennifer Lopez. Perhaps that’s why he is so widely liked as his clothes have been seen on lots of beautiful women.<br /><br />Williamson’s clothes have been in the limelight once more with his return at London Fashion Week showing his skill with colour and beading once again, as well as an exhibition of his work and design at Design Museum in London, to celebrate his 10th anniversary open from 17th October and then becoming an international tour after 3 months.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-57512512305162282902007-10-25T04:44:00.000-07:002007-10-25T05:00:32.905-07:00Fahion muse meets business muse<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyCFSVqjT_I/AAAAAAAAACw/am_vRdTpjjo/s1600-h/8976.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyCFSVqjT_I/AAAAAAAAACw/am_vRdTpjjo/s320/8976.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125242926047383538" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyCFOFqjT-I/AAAAAAAAACo/NwWq6NC_rNo/s1600-h/10258.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyCFOFqjT-I/AAAAAAAAACo/NwWq6NC_rNo/s320/10258.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125242853032939490" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyCFIFqjT9I/AAAAAAAAACg/HiRrMmzZO9Y/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyCFIFqjT9I/AAAAAAAAACg/HiRrMmzZO9Y/s320/images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125242749953724370" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyCFAVqjT8I/AAAAAAAAACY/KkBLkvSi7W4/s1600-h/1692.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RyCFAVqjT8I/AAAAAAAAACY/KkBLkvSi7W4/s320/1692.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125242616809738178" /></a><br /><br /><br />Third on Elle’s top 10 muses, Christopher Kane the 24-year-old Scottish designer has taken the muse pairings a step further. Christopher’s chief muse, Tammy Kane is his sister, business partner and sometimes stands in as the in-house model. Not only that but she is also a trained designer herself and helps to create fabrics, however Christopher is the front man and face of the label in this ‘family business.’<br /><br />Kane’s Spring/Summer 07 collection saw skimpy dresses but then came Autumn/Winter 07, which is my personal favourite, the rich velvets in reds and greens created that unique Tudor style, which saw his designs appear in many magazines.<br /><br />Although this brother and sister pairing seem to be the perfect match in this fashion world, Tammy doesn’t seem to appear in the limelight that often compared to other muse pairings. However the couple’s muse approach obviously works as Kane wins New Generation Sponsorship for the third time.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-61156758544212352092007-10-22T08:01:00.000-07:002007-10-22T08:06:20.082-07:00Neon galore<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rxy8E4z1OvI/AAAAAAAAABw/BJK9BXFUL3g/s1600-h/agyness.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rxy8E4z1OvI/AAAAAAAAABw/BJK9BXFUL3g/s320/agyness.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124177268196063986" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rxy7xoz1OuI/AAAAAAAAABo/3T1pQio5XtA/s1600-h/inar01_henryholland.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rxy7xoz1OuI/AAAAAAAAABo/3T1pQio5XtA/s320/inar01_henryholland.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124176937483582178" /></a><br />Every magazine I look at or read; all I see is Henry Holland or Agyness Deyn or both of them together. I might be slightly over exaggerating here but it is definitely true that this new pairing are in the lime light a lot!<br /><br />They are best friends and old-time pals, so it’s no surprise that Agyness Deyn is Holland’s muse and the face of House of Holland. I was looking at the House of Holland website today as well and its amazing…rainbow coloured and sparkly (some might call it tacky, but I call it fabulous). There was also a great blog on the website; it was a poem about Henry Holland which made me smile. <br /><br />On the official website Agyness can be seen modelling the various neon bright coloured t-shirts, saying things like GET YER FREAK ON GILES DEACON with her well known platinum blonde hair in some comedy poses, eg,bunny ears.<br /><br />I think this couple show another side to the muse pairings; bringing a fun appearance to the fashion industry.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-80317467652593629932007-10-20T04:57:00.000-07:002007-10-20T05:27:46.285-07:00How related are music and fashion?<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rxnxx4z1OtI/AAAAAAAAABg/VO8kuoBwodM/s1600-h/melody.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rxnxx4z1OtI/AAAAAAAAABg/VO8kuoBwodM/s320/melody.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123391890476317394" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rxnxl4z1OsI/AAAAAAAAABY/r0g4kuThayo/s1600-h/192234204_0575dd796e.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rxnxl4z1OsI/AAAAAAAAABY/r0g4kuThayo/s320/192234204_0575dd796e.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123391684317887170" /></a><br /><br />Personally I think music has always been a big contributing factor to our Fashion industry, and I don’t think many people realise that music journalism has been around for as long as fashion journalism, but it has.<br /><br />I learnt today that Melody Maker was actually launched in 1926. I was quite shocked that music journalism has been around that long and people were criticizing classical music in the 19th Century, however then I realised that actually VogueUK has been around since 1916, so why not music as well.<br /><br />Punk’s, Emo’s, Hippie’s, Indie’s and Glam Rock are just a few subcultures that have occurred due to changes in music over the years. Flower power Hippies listening to the Beatles, Punk’s with spiky multi-coloured hair listening to the Sex Pistols. Some might argue that actually it’s the other way round and that actually fashion influenced these cultures but I personally disagree. For example, when you look back at the 1920s the music influenced the designs of ladies dresses, which were given embellishments and tassels so they sparkled and swayed when they danced. <br /><br />New subcultures seem to appear overnight with the new music and I don’t think you can actually prove whether fashion influences music or music influences fashion.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-74107380826583498092007-10-12T05:30:00.000-07:002007-10-22T05:57:19.124-07:00Fashion Muses, take 2<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rw9qP4z1OpI/AAAAAAAAABA/gnnIReCoc6s/s1600-h/jacobs_narrowweb__300x501,0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rw9qP4z1OpI/AAAAAAAAABA/gnnIReCoc6s/s320/jacobs_narrowweb__300x501,0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120428122523908754" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rw9qHoz1OoI/AAAAAAAAAA4/e7yti7iAQHA/s1600-h/07m.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/Rw9qHoz1OoI/AAAAAAAAAA4/e7yti7iAQHA/s320/07m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120427980789987970" /></a><br /><br />“Today’s undisputed king and queen of cool,” Marc Jacobs and the woman he calls, “young and sweet and innocent and beautiful,” otherwise known as Sofia Coppola. A muse-match made in heaven.<br /><br />Marc Jacobs and his varied style…pretty prom like dresses, layered looks and oversize prints, ‘downtown meets glamour vibe’ seem completely compatible with Sofia’s own laid back approach to glamour. He even describes her as, “the epitome of the girl I fantasize of.’<br /><br />I was shocked to see them only coming in at 4th position on elleuk.com’s top ten muses, beaten by the designer’s Christopher Kane and Henry Holland, the influential pairing didn’t seem to quite make it in the eyes of Elle magazine. <br /><br />However, whenever a red carpet is near Sofia is adorned in yet another of Jacob’s masterpieces. When taking home, “Best Screenplay” Oscar for Lost in Translation Sofia displayed a subtle yet elegant dress of a purple silk. Understated and feminine with her flowing curls Sofia seems to hold her Oscar with pride.<br /><br />I think this is another pairing that yet again show that the muse is very valuable to the designer to showcase the beautiful dresses.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-56289189213610641922007-10-04T08:34:00.001-07:002007-10-04T08:34:42.746-07:00I realised magazines were important, but taking a role in our class system? <br /><br />I don’t think it is too evident, when you pick up your favourite magazine, that these everyday publications of our lives contribute to the division in our class system, but each magazine has its target audience. By looking at the adverts you are looking at the psychology of the reader.<br /><br />Magazines are helping to define the classes, such as the Elitists with Dior and Gucci ads that the Fatalist’s can’t afford, with their ‘real life’ stories and ‘disaster’ articles. Then you have the Individualists who buy magazines such as iD and Tank, Super Super and Nylon. Perhaps targeted to the younger audience with up and coming designers, Gareth Pugh for instance has been a major factor in many recent articles. On the other hand Good Housekeeping, Lifestyle and Vanity Fair are the ‘everyone’s equal,’ ‘spread the wealth’ Egalitarians.<br /><br />Through magazines everyone seems to be categorized into specific groups of fashion: Punks, Emo’s, Cosmopolitans and the High Fashionistas, corresponding with their wealth in society. Is this fair? Well, in a way I suppose it is as someone who buys Dior and Gucci probably won’t want to buy a magazine with only New Look or Bay Trading Company clothes.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-3310498234871903392007-10-02T04:43:00.000-07:002007-10-02T04:58:15.935-07:00Fashion Muses<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RwIyUIz1OlI/AAAAAAAAAAg/kgTetvwKazc/s1600-h/blogpic2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RwIyUIz1OlI/AAAAAAAAAAg/kgTetvwKazc/s320/blogpic2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5116707448189958738" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RwIyBIz1OkI/AAAAAAAAAAY/A-2WRqGb9nQ/s1600-h/bblogpic1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_xsiemRwy0FA/RwIyBIz1OkI/AAAAAAAAAAY/A-2WRqGb9nQ/s320/bblogpic1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5116707121772444226" /></a><br />It seems to me that in order to make it “big” in the fashion industry, designers must have a beautiful muse adorned with one of their latest creations. All designers have had celebrity muses at some point, Madonna as Versace’s ‘face’ from 1995-2005 and then Halle Berry for their Spring/Summer 2006 collection. <br /><br />The muse almost seems to conspire with the designer to advertise and display the newest dress, or just influence the designers by their own individual style. Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra made an impression on Alexander McQueen creating the ‘darkly romantic autumn show.’<br /><br />As number 1 in the top ten new muses on elleuk.com, Thandie Newton and Giles Deacon are the new top pairing. Thandie Newton now constantly appears parading out in a ‘Deacon masterpiece’ a show stopping, made to measure design. She herself describes his work as ‘sublime’ and publicizes the fact that Deacon, “won best fashion designer of the year!” Giles has also been known to complement Thandie on her, ‘natural style.’<br /><br />However not all the observations of the new pairing’s creations are positive; The Guardian labelled her as wearing the “worst dress,” describing the mushroom pufftail as, “more taffeta slug than anything else.”<br /><br />All criticisms whether positive or negative however have resulted in Thandie’s red carpet fashion status being launched to the top of almost every best dressed list placing Deacons dresses in the spotlight once again.Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914709033905680312.post-81203336712841950682007-09-26T05:07:00.000-07:002007-09-26T05:09:27.650-07:00MagazinesMagazines, whether they are consumer, contract or trade, their influence over the fashion industry is huge.<br /><br />The consumer magazine being one for the masses; with its audience as the general public, has the greatest influence over what people perceive they should or should not be wearing. These magazines, such as Vogue, Elle and Harpers Bazaar don’t just cover the hi-fashion, but extend into lifestyle and music, leaving no topic uncovered in order to delve into the minds of the consumers.<br /><br />What I think is amazing about magazines though, is that there are so many out there, and I don’t presume to know that many of them either, but because there are so many, they each have their own specific readership and target audience.<br /><br />Why are magazines so important to our lives? I suppose consumer magazines inform people what they believe the latest trends to be, how to wear them and where to find the, all important clothes. But can we not survive without them?....I’m not sure if we can. For example without magazines like Draper’s Record, shops and little boutiques would not stock that ‘amazing dress,’ or the latest autumn styles.<br /><br />So what does make a good magazine? I’m not sure whether it’s a magazine that involves everything or just concentrates on a specific area...such as fashion!Graciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02000623558065749647noreply@blogger.com1