Behind the scenes at Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Stanley Moss Top Vivienne Westwood being interviewed at the after-party in Paris. Typical reports on the runway shows in Paris focus on fashion fashion fashion. We need to be reminded that months of preparation precede this 20-minute walk in the sun, an atmospheric explosion of sound and light and motion. Lucire was invited by […]
Our latest three videos from Paris Fashion Week’s autumn–winter 2012–13 shows are from Haider Ackermann, Viktor & Rolf and Vivienne Westwood Gold Label. Haider Ackermann showed one of the best collections at Paris this season: a dramatic, stylish affair with an ingenious use of folds and flaps in his jackets, high-waisted trousers, curved panelled […]
V&A’s Unveiled wedding gown exhibition débuts at Te Papa
Top Gwen Stefani’s wedding dress, by John Galliano. Above Dita von Teese’s wedding dress, by Vivienne Westwood. Experience the world of wedding fashion with 200 years of extraordinary wedding fashion on display at Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum of New Zealand, Wellington, on loan from London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. The exhibition, Unveiled, displays everything […]
London Fashion Week spring–summer 2012, day 2 videos
DAKS took its spring–summer 2012 inspiration from the 1950s, with classic lines, a simple colour palette, and flowing, wearable lightweight dresses with voluminous skirts. The cuts and volume certainly tended to be on the money as far as trends go for spring—making you want the season to be here immediately. Husband-and-wife team Suzanne Clements […]
Tulisa Contostavlos’s new X Factor look: how it has evolved
UK media are cranking up the press for Tulisa Contostavlos, as she and Kelly Rowland launched the new series of The X Factor at the O2 Arena yesterday. The former N-Dubz singer’s makeover includes, according to the British media, veneers which have cost £12,000. Tulisa’s Vivienne Westwood dress with lace detailing made it […]
Nicole Farhi’s autumn–winter 2011–12 collection, shown Sunday night at the Royal Opera House, had dark shades and masculine cuts, designed for a confident woman. The tailoring and styling were top-notch, something one can depend on from this designer. If only it were that clear at Unique: Louise Gray’s dots we could understand, but dalmatian-print […]
Cheryl Cole, Emma Watson, Blake Lively and other celebs sparkle at Elle Style Awards
Cheryl Cole, Emma Watson, Blake Lively, Alexa Chung, Eliza Doolittle, Alice Dellal, Courtney Love, Vivenne Westwood, Thandie Newton, supermodel Hélèna Christensen and Boy George were among those attending the Elle Style Awards at the Grand Connaught rooms in London. Numerous celebrity prizes were handed out at the London event: Watson won the Style Icon […]
Helena Bonham-Carter on her BAFTA win for The King’s Speech
Celebrities braved the weather to head to the 2011 BAFTAs in London, with Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, Helena Bonham-Carter, Emma Watson and Amy Adams all offering comments from the red carpet. Nominated directors Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) and Mike Leigh (Another Year) also comment. The first post-win video is from Helena Bonham-Carter, wearing Vivienne […]
