Sarah Jessica Parker, Kirstin Davis, Kim Cattrall and Cynthia Nixon rocked the red carpet at the Sex and The City 2 London Premiere. Sarah Jessica Parker wore a billowing black gown by the late Alexander McQueen and received much press for her Phillip Treacy headpiece, Kim Cattrall wore a black strapless vintage Thierry Mugler gown, Kristin Davis wore a vintage gold Norman Norell gown, Cynthia Nixon wore a teal Narciso Rodriguez gown.
See more of the fashion from the Sex And The City 2 London premiere here:
Plus-size model Crystal Renn has been getting flack in fashion news for losing weight. Her management company released a statement saying Crystal Renn is in fact not trying to lose any weight. In a statement they said “She is not trying to lose weight at all… She fluctuates between a 10 and a 14.” Crystal Renn has been busy working around the world in shows for Chanel and Canada’s Joe Fresh. With her busy schedule it’s no surprise she has lost some weight.
A few high profile fashion designers are teaming up to pay tribute to comic books. According to fashion news source WWD, Colette in Paris has asked for the help from fashion designers to pay tribute to DC Comics’ 75th anniversary. Karl Lagerfeld will be designing a Green Lantern glove and Lanvin designer Lucas Ossendrijver will create a Batman inspired shirt among others. The collection will debut on Moday for those looking for something truly quirky to add to their closet.
This week, Louis Vuitton opened their new flagship store in London with the help of a few high profile celebrities. Fashion news sources are buzzing about the luxourious store and hot red carpet. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs along with celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow and Elle MacPherson helped open the three level Louis Vuitton store. See the video below for a peak at the amazing new Louis Vuitton store:
Here is a roundup of fashion news making headlines today:
Two Louis Vuitton ads have been banned in the UK for misleading their audience. The Louis Vuitton ads in question show models hand sewing a Louis Vuitton purse and wallet. British fashion news sources say three people complained to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) because they did not believe the Louis Vuitton bags were actually handmade. After being questioned Louis Vuitton admitted the bags were not entirely handmade. The fashion brand claimed their ads were “paying homage” to the craft not showing how a Louis Vuitton bag is made. Regardless, the ASA banned the Louis Vuitton ads.
Plus-size retailer Lane Bryant has created another commercial that is getting buzz in fashion news. This time Lane Bryant is taking a shot at lingerie company Victoria’s Secret. The new Lane Bryant ad features a skeleton in lingerie saying their clothes are made for “normal women” and “not for chubbies.” This new Lane Bryant commercial is a follow up to their previous ad featuring plus-size models in lingerie. Fox and ABC refused to play the commercial during prime time television causing Lane Bryant to protest that it was because of the size of their models, not the content. Watch the new Lane Bryant spoof ad here:
Christian Louboutin is showing off his dancing shoes. In a new video from FashionAir, Christian Louboutin shows his moves on the dance floor in a fun little jazz dance.
The “Dancer In A Daydream” video starts in the fashionista’s mecca that is Louboutin’s studio. Christian Louboutin dreams himself up a pair of sparkling red-soled tap shoes. We are then transported to his daydream, where he and two lovely dancers put the sparkling tap shoes to the test. He is soon giving JLO something to worry about!
Sometimes fashion can be so serious. It’s nice to see the fun side of fashion designers. Watch Christian Louboutin’s jazz dance here:
Au revoir Paris. Paris Fashion Week is over and concludes the fall 2010 collections from the main Fashion Week shows: New York, London, Milan and Paris. Real Style Network has been giving you reviews of the hottest fashion shows from the Runway collections around the world. Check out all the fashion videos here and see exclusive interviews from Swarovki.tv here.
In our final look at runway shows from Paris we are reviewing the following designers: Valentino, Givenchy and Yves. St. Laurent.
VALENTINO
The Valentino design team of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli created a feminine collection for Fall. The theme of the show was ruffles, draping and opulence. Every outfit had a ruffle of some shape on it. Day jackets had ruffled collars and evening dresses were made of ruffled tiers. The day garments were structured and well tailored jackets and pants. The evening wear was lighter and many of the dresses and blouses were sheer. the predominant colours of the collection was nudes, tans , and lighter shades with a pop of red. The new design team has been on a quest to attract a younger following since Valentino retired. Some pieces were lovely, but the collection definitely lacked old style Valentino glamour.
GIVENCHY
Givenchy showed a pared down collection for Fall/Winter 2010 with lots of lace and leather. The collection featured many masculine cut well-tailored blazers and coats with snowflake printed shirts and lace blouses peeking from underneath. The ski /alpine influence , mostly in sweaters and in cardigans was the only departure from otherwise a tailored collection. Ankle length trousers and leather skirts were popular. For evening wear ,Givenchy showed simple crepe and velvet gowns. Crystals and ostrich feathers adorned the dresses. The line had a colour palette that was predominantly black, with nude and red accent pieces. Leather, chiffon and lace was big in the collection. See the show here:
YVES SAINT LAURENT
The Fall/Winter 2010 Yves Saint Laurent line had what some describe as a monastic feel. The models wore mainly black with white blouses giving them the appearance of nuns. Long rosary-like necklaces adorned the garments backing up the theme. For Runway drama, some of the looks were shown with plastic covering over them. Cocktail dresses in bright jewel tones brightened the sombre mood. Capes of all lengths were the outwear of choice and accompanied many of the outfits. Overall the collection played it very safe and had a sophisticated if perhaps a bit of a matronly appeal. Watch the Yves Saint Laurent fashion show here:
Read Real Style Network’s other Paris Fashion Week reviews here.
Real Style Network has been following all of the action from Paris Fashion Week and we have waited to bring you the highlights and reviews from the top shows. Paris Fashion Week is THE event of the season with the biggest names in fashion presenting their Fall/Winter 2010 collections on the runway. For our first wrap up we have chosen the following designers: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
CHANEL
In one of the most talked about shows of the week, Karl Lagerfeld imported a 265-ton iceberg from Sweden into the middle of Paris’ Grand Palais for the Chanel Fall 2010 show. The –4 temperatures needed to allow the iceberg to be the centerpiece of the set accentuated the cozy Chanel collection shown. Unlike other designers this season, Karl Lagerfeld chose to use faux fur in the Chanel collection. There was a lot of it. Full body fur coats, pants and boots were all a part of the collection. Leather jackets, miniskirts and shirts were trimmed with more faux fur. Are you going to be wearing a fur skirt on the street? Perhaps not, but the message for next season from top designers is definitely soft and furry, would look great in a vest, boots, hats and even bags.
LOUIS VUITTON
For Fall 2010, Marc Jacobs was inspired by old cinema when he created the Louis Vuitton collection. He cast curvy supermodels like Elle Macpherson, Bar Refaeli and Adriana Lima to model the clothes. Tweed suits and wool and chiffon dresses with nipped in waists appeared in the collection. Jacobs accentuated the models’ curves with tight corsets and hip hugging skirts. Skirts were ¾ length made of heavy materials. It was a ladylike collection following trends we have seen in Christian Dior and Marc Jacobs’ own collection. Of course, as it is Louis Vuitton, the handbags were exquisite. Marc Jacobs reinvented the classic Louis Vuitton Speedy bag with sequins, lace and fur. Watch the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2010 fashion show here:
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
Jean Paul Gaultier took his inspiration for this season from cultures around the world. Hints of styles from Morocco, Russia, Greece, China and more could be seen in his designs for fall. Gaultier told the Telegraph, “It’s all about a journey around the world, and sometimes it includes several countries in one outfit, even Europe.” The styles included African headdresses, Chinese silks, European embroidery, Mongolian furs and Spanish dresses. He combined these things with modern street wear like sweatpants, knitted sweaters, pea coats and leather jackets.
Diane Von Furstenberg is making a move to interior design. The fashion designer is decorating 20 rooms and suites for Claridge’s in London. WWD reports Diane Von Furstenberg has a long history of staying at the hotel. She calls it “the most glamorous hotel in the world.” No details have been released on how her style will translate into room decor. The Diane Von Furstenberg rooms at Claridge’s are expected to be revealed in June.
Project Runway winner Christian Siriano is returning to television with his own special. ‘Christian Siriano: Having a Moment’ will air on Bravo on Monday, April 5th. He is one of the few Project Runway designers who has made a big name for himself in the fashion world. He has dressed celebrities like Rihanna and Christina Hendricks. Christian Siriano’s special will give fans a backstage look at his line from start to finish including him balancing his personal life with work.
The Lady Dior Saga starring Marion Cotillard continues with a new video released this week. Marion shows off her singing talents in a video where she plays Lady Rouge. Marion Cotillard sings Franz Ferdinand’s “Eyes of Mars” in a romantic hotel room and a large empty theatre. The Dior video was directed by Jonas Akerlund, who has made music videos for Madonna and U2. The video was supposed to debut along with the new Dior collection on March 5th, but was leaked online early. Watch the video here:
Paris Fashion Week continues with more of the most luxurious names in fashion. Yesterday Lanvin and Dior presented their Fall/Winter 2010 collections on the runway.
LANVIN
Always the purveyor of glamour and luxury, Lanvin showed a dark tribal themed collection at Paris Fashion Week. As we have been seeing on other runways the Lanvin collection used dark colours, fur and oversized jackets with bold shoulders. Powers suits and nipped in waists made up the day looks. Silk evening gowns were softly draped. Outfits were accessorized with chunky necklaces, feathers and wooden bracelets.
DIOR
Christian Dior showed their line yesterday morning at Paris Fashion Week. This sexy collection went retro, really retro. Back to Victorian England retro. The lines had a romantic 19th century feel to it with colours ranging from pale grey, green and pink with beiges and browns added to the mix. The romantic feel was also present in light ruffles , draping and embroidery. Many of the light dresses were silky and sheer and sexily draped the body. The makeup on the models was absolutely gorgeous with luscious eyes and lips perhaps signifying a return to a stronger makeup colour palette for fall. At the end of the fashion show, John Galliano came out wearing a ruffled shirt and riding boots. A nod to his equestrian theme from Dior’s haute couture show .
See Karl Lagerfeld and Hussein Chalayan live on Real Style Network this Sunday starting at 4 am EST, but don’t worry if you miss it. The repeats will be streamed all day long and you can see lots of other previous runway shows and backstage interviews with fashion designers.
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The fashion elite are back in Paris for another round of fabulous fashion shows. Some of the biggest names in fashion are scheduled to hit the catwalks of Paris with a new Fall/Winter 2010 collection. Yesterday the first of the exclusive fashion shows began with Balenciaga and Balmain.
Balenciaga
Balenciaga showed a very structured, 60’s inspired collection yesterday in Paris. The silhouettes were square with a geometric pattern running through many of the designs. Fabrics included everything from silk and cashmere to paper and cardboard. Words were applied to some of the outfits using perforated paper. There were also more traditional looks of knitwear and cropped pants. Nicolas Ghesquiere departed from the generally dark and/or subdued palette for fall shown by other designers and instead chose brighter shades of orange and mustard through the collection.
Balmain
Balmain continued their trend of glamorous rocker style during Paris Fashion Week. The collection was inspired by Prince’s 70’s and 80’s fashion style. There were lots of strong shoulders and sparkling outfits on the Balmain runway. Pantsuits and mini dresses made up the collection. The jackets were well tailored and fitted. Metallic sequins, chains and beads adorned the clothes. See the Balmain runway show here:
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Here is a look at today’s fashion news:
CHANEL
LOUIS VUITTON
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
Diane Von Furstenberg is making a move to interior design. The fashion designer is decorating 20 rooms and suites for Claridge’s in London. 
See Karl Lagerfeld and Hussein Chalayan live on Real Style Network this Sunday starting at 4 am EST, but don’t worry if you miss it. The repeats will be streamed all day long and you can see lots of other previous runway shows and backstage interviews with fashion designers.
