Archive for the ‘Other’ Category
Amy Winehouse wedding dress stolen: family foundation
On Monday, December 10th, 2012
Two dresses worn by late British singer Amy Winehouse have been stolen from her house, her family’s charitable foundation told Reuters on Thursday. The two dresses were due to be auctioned as part of charity events later this year and next in London and New York to raise money for The Amy Winehouse Foundation, which... New body scanner offers virtual tape measure for online shopping
On Monday, December 3rd, 2012
British researchers have come up with a new body scanning device that gives accurate measurements and could boost online clothes shopping. Shoppers are still nervous about ordering clothes online because they often do not fit and, some say, there will never be a substitute for trying something on – one reason why the boom in... Fashion takes centre stage at Olympics Closing Ceremony
On Monday, August 13th, 2012
Supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell lead fellow British models including Lily Cole, Karen Elson, and David Gandy into the London 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony last night as fashion took centre stage alongside the athletes and musicians. The nine-strong line-up came into the stadium to the soundtrack of David Bowie inside trucks branded with black... Marc Jacobs: ‘Fashion And Politics Don’t Mix’
On Saturday, July 21st, 2012
Marc Jacobs thinks designers should avoid making political statements through their clothing lines because it can cause controversy. Marc Jacobs says fashion and politics don’t mix. The Louis Vuitton creative director believes designers should avoid making political statements through their clothing lines because it can cause controversy. He told WWD: ”I guess with politics and... Kylie Minogue Talks Her Next Acting Moves At Cannes 2012: ‘A Musical Would Be Ideal!’
On Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
Kylie Minogue not only went for gold when she glittered in Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci and Dolce and Gabbana gowns at the Cannes Film Festival (check out her style in the gallery above), but her movie debut in ‘Holy Motors’ is also a favourite for the Golden Palm award, cinema’s highest accolade. ‘Premiering the film... Victoria Beckham Obsessed With Online Shopping
On Friday, April 20th, 2012
Victoria Beckham says she is obsessed with luxury online retailer Net-A-Porter because she is too busy to go shopping. Victoria Beckham is obsessed with Net-A-Porter. The fashion designer – who has four children with husband David Beckham – admitted she rarely gets time to go shopping so she buys most of her clothes on the... Fashion student’s shoe design gets royal approval from Kate Middleton.
On Monday, March 12th, 2012
Yesterday, the Duchess of Cambridge commissioned a pair of shoes from De Montfort University student Becka Hunt, who created the winning design in a footwear competition held at the University as part of the Royal Visit. The institution, which played host to Her Majesty The Queen, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and the... Vivienne Westwood: ‘People Have Ugly Dress Sense’
On Monday, February 20th, 2012
Dame Vivienne Westwood believes modern day people have an ”ugly” dress sense. The 70-year-old designer – who is credited by many as starting the punk scene in the 1970s – thinks historical figures had a better idea of how to clothe themselves and encourages buyers to think more about their purchases rather than getting into... Pregnant Alessandra Ambrosio Models at Fashion Week
On Monday, January 30th, 2012
Those Victoria’s Secret models certainly have stamina. Alessandra Ambrosio walked the runway five months pregnant for Brazilian designer, Colcci, during Sao Paulo Fashion Week. The looks she wore included a loose fitting denim suit, and a crochet sweater with short shorts. She was, we now know, two months pregnant when she walked the Victoria’s Secret... What to Wear on Halloween 2011
On Friday, October 28th, 2011
Hi, girls! Are you preparing for the coming Halloween 2011 party? No? I got it. You have already raked up you closet and unfortunately haven’t found anything suitable. Botched costumes from the past Halloween party, torn tights and other accessories all these mean you need Halloween costume help. Here I have fresh new ideas on...