Siječanj 2012
ElleGirl- Campaign season is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only do we get to experience the best of spring 2012 fashion week all over again, but if we’re going to be totally honest, we’d rather see models at a candy-colored tea party or hovering above the ocean than walking on a runway. In the spirit of spreading the love, we’ve rounded up our favorite spring ad campaigns. Check out our list and leave a comment to let us know if we left anyone out!
Photo: Courtesy of Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton We stopped attending tea parties around the time we stopped talking to our stuffed animals but the candy-coated LV spring campaign made us want to break out our tea sets and send out some hand written invitations.
Photo: Courtesy of PhilipPlein Philip Plein We love a comeback story and we rue the day when a Mean Girls reference doesn’t have a place in every possible conversation. That’s why we love Philip Plein’s spring ads, featuring the good-girl-gone-bad-gone-to-jail Lindsay Lohan.
Photo: Courtesy of Miu MiuMiu Miu Even though they gave Hailee Steinfeld the boot after feeling the heat from critics who didn’t think a 15-year old should be representing a brand most 15-year olds can’t afford, we’re still fans of Miu Miu’s colorful, portrait-esque spring ads featuring Mia Wasikowska.
Photo: Courtesy of ChanelChanel Chanel’s spring ad campaign proves that models do work hard. Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls performed gymnastics moves over the ocean for some breathtaking shots. We weren’t the only ones who were impressed. Fashionista posted a behind-the-scenes video, showing how the acrobatic editorial was made.
Photo: Courtesy of VersaceVersace Versace’s spring collection has strong oceanic currents in all the pieces so we were pumped too see the somewhat literal interpretation in their blue-tinted spring ad campaign. The editorial shots featured Giselle Bundchen poolside as well as in the water.
Photo: Courtesy of Hervé LégerHervé Léger In Hervé Léger’s spring campaign, Fatima Siad proves that you don’t need to win America’s Next Top Model to become one of America’s next top models. We’re absolutely loving how fierce the third-place finalist of Cycle 10 looks in the minimalistic, highly stylized ads.
Photo: Courtesy of Oscar de la RentaOscar de la Renta New blogger Karlie Kloss was the only source of color in a black and white world in this mind-bending spring campaign. With a constantly shifting maze of a floor and larger-than-life doorways, we were getting major Alice and Wonderland vibes.
Photo: Courtesy of Roberto CavalliRoberto Cavalli Cavalli featured supermodel legends Naomi Campbell, Karen Elson, and Kristen McMenamy, along with 16-year-old newcomer Daphne Groeneveld in their spring ad campaign. We loved the high level of glam and high level of skill in these posh spreads.
Amber.Stardoll- Oh this is some really heartbreaking news people... Heidi Klum is going to file for divorce from Seal! They were the last couple we expected to get divorced. This comes as a shock as the couple, who married May 2005, are famous for renewing their vows every year on their anniversary in a lavish ceremony and they also have three biological kids togheter. The always seemed so happy and we would never thought that it would turn out this way. Never!It's always sad when marriages comes to an end... This is one Hollywood divorce story that will make many of us genuinely sad. (nydailynews)
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- As many of us know, the music legend Etta James sadly passed away this Friday after a battle with leukemia. Beyonce released a statement Friday afternoon via Los Angeles Times in response to the death of legendary singer Etta James, whom she played in the 2008 movie Cadillac Records.“This is a huge loss, Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time. I am so fortunate to have met such a queen. Her musical contributions will last a lifetime.”She continued:“Playing Etta James taught me so much about myself, and singing her music inspired me to be a stronger artist,” she continued. “When she effortlessly opened her mouth, you could hear her pain and triumph. Her deeply emotional way of delivering a song told her story with no filter. She was fearless, and had guts. She will be missed.”That was a beautiful statement! And yes Beyonce, Etta James will be missed but also remembered forever (perezhilton).
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- We spotted Kate Moss leaving her new home in London in this stylish outfit! We love her coat, so typical Kate!
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- Rapper Nicki Minaj is reportedly working on releasing her own clothing line! Minaj is now setting her sights on making a bigger mark in the fashion industry, she has already landed her own pink shade of M.A.C. lipstick and will share her favorite nail polish colors in her upcoming line for OPI and now she's set to channel her one-of-a-kind style sense into her very own clothing collection! Her manager sais that he going to “to negotiate a deal with a fashion house so Ms. Minaj can sell her own line of clothes".We are so excited to see what she has in store for her clothing line! We guess it will be very colorful and barbie-inspired! (cocoperez)
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- We adore celebrities who not only have beauty, but brains as well! Usually, the words “smart” and “celebrities” do not appear anywhere in the same sentences. We have listen 10 celebrities that don't just have look and talent, but the intelligence as well! Click on the pictures to find out Hollywood's 10 smartest celebrities!
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Photo: Getty ImagesHome for the holidays, I woke up, beach-bound on the first day, and threw on white jeans and my new favorite shirt: a navy blue pajama top from J.Crew. It has white piping and looks like something men slept in before boxers replaced Brooks Brothers. “Is that…?” my mom asked. “She’s wearing pajamas, right?” my dad said to my sister. “We’re going to the beach,” I said. “And I wear this to work—all the time!” The pajama thing’s been big for over a year now. It was, at one point, shocking to see Julian Schnabel wearing robes on red carpets, but his wife’s hugely successful line of silk PJs and a slew of runway imitators (Rag & Bone, Giles, Richard Chai) have led to one cozy look after another. Plus, they’re just comfortable. Barneys’ Amanda Brooks wears her silk button downs with loose printed pants and Rachel Roy actually donned a matching look last summer. But sometimes fashion forgets that it lives in a bubble, and not everyone’s OK with wearing pajamas in public. One guy, a commissioner in Louisiana, is so concerned about people wearing pajamas in public that he’s actually advocating a ban. Michael Williams, said commissioner, defines pajamas as “a garment sold in the sleepwear section of department stores.” Half of my summer dresses come from the “sleepwear section” of Anthropologie—not to mention that J.Crew top. Of course, a law like that would never actually pass, but the fact that he’s trying? Well, aren’t there more important things to worry about?
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Photo: Splash NewsSarah Hyland looked absolutely fab at the Golden Globes, wearing a floor length vintage Dolce & Gabbana gown with a surprising twist: a mermaid flare. Previously isolated to frilly over the top wedding gowns and bizarelly stiff pageant dresses, the mermaid flare cut has made a comeback on the red carpet during award season. The newly revamped mermaid flare had tempted stars with its form flattering appeal and eye-catching dramatic silhouette, making it perfect for prom night. You can rock this modern take on the mermaid flare by experimenting with flirty fabrics, bold textures (just say no to polyester!) and drawing attention to your curves with details at the waist. Check out out top picks for the perfect mermaid flare prom dress (and tips for how to rock them all)!
Photo: Courtesy of PromDressShop BG Haute lace dress, $540 Flirty FabricsFight the mermaid flare negativity by choosing a dress with a soft, feminine fabric, like the black lace in the dress above.
Photo: Courtesy of PromDressShop Mori Lee blue mermaid flare dress, $398Be Bold A huge part of this trend is the sense of drama that the flare brings, so embrace it all the way! If lace isn’t your thing, look for a high impact color or a dress that has a huge sparkle factor.
Photo: Courtesy of PromGirl Favianas beaded gown, $338Waist not, want not Picking a dress with a detail at the waist, like the simple ribbon belt in the dress above, draws attention to the majorly flattering silhouette of mermaid flare dresses. Avoid: giant bows, heavily encrusted heavy weight champion style belts.
Photo: Courtesy of PromGirl Jovani beaded gown, $570Sultry Sleeves If you aren’t feeling the strapless look, go for a dress that has delicate sleeve detail. It brings together the entire look by mimicking the sheer fabric of the flare.
Photo: Courtesy of PromDressShop Alyce lavender beaded gown, $789Two Tone If you can’t pick between two colors, try purchasing a dress that with beaded accents that match the swooping flare, like the purple flare and beading.
Photo: Courtesy of French Novelty Jovani gray beaded gown, $640.High Glam Mermaid flare dresses can carry the heavy bling that some of us crave. If you’re feeling extra daring, go for a dress that has rhinestone detail throughout.
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From left to right, Bottega Veneta, Prada & Burberry. Photos: Getty ImagesConsider it common knowledge among the fashion community that when it comes to predicting trends in womenswear, the menswear collections in Milan and Paris can act as a sort of editor’s crystal ball. Designers model their men’s wares nearly nearly a full month before women’s ready-to-wear hits the New York runways in the second week of February. Of course, one can never predict with 100% certainty that a trend will transcend the genders, but, having just returned from a fast and furious Autumn Winter 2012 season in Milan—where we saw some very directional and very strong decisions by the most influential designers—I think we can make a decent case. There were reiterations of past season’s usual suspects: shearling, great leather, varsity jackets and cropped outerwear. The need for a sharp overcoat in a man’s wardrobe has never been so clear. Those on display in nearly every Italian-shown collection were rich in fabric, impeccably tailored and practically screaming, “It’s time to grow up.”As for what’s new, here’s what the boys were wearing that the girls might like too:Capes, cloaks and cape-like coats: As soon as Dolce & Gabbana’s runway show started, I thought to myself, “Let’s go to the opera! 200 years ago!” Yes, it was all 19th century romanticism for Stefano and Domenico, and included in their past-is-present collection were flowing hooded cloaks fitting for any Phantom. Alexander McQueen, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Calvin Klein all had their own variations (Mugler just showed them in Paris as well), many with that most necessary modern day update: sleeves.Brocade: Sometimes it wasn’t just a cape coat at Dolce—it was a brocade cape coat at Dolce. The materials were luxe and the gold, silver and jeweled ornamentation on the blazers, jackets, shoes, and, yes, even socks got fancy. McQueen and Bottega Veneta showed more accessible interpretation of this trend, simply running a raised embellishment along a blazer lapel or the edge of a sleeve. The quixotic effect, though, remains the same.Pony hair: To be more specific, burgundy pony hair. On a tunic at McQueen, an overcoat at Z Zegna, a blazer at Canali, and nearly all of the above—even a full suit— at Emporio Armani. It’s shimmery and totally glam—just in case that’s your thing. Velvet: At a re-see appointment one afternoon in Milan, a PR rep for the label had to get real: “Is everyone really doing velvet again? I feel like it’s my senior year of college again.” The answer—much to my colleague’s chagrin—is yes, yes we are. While velvet hasn’t entirely faded out in years past, it returned in full force for next fall. Trousers and blazers were the most common velvet garment, but where it seemed most fresh this season was in…Tailoring: For so many seasons it seemed like we couldn’t get away from the boxy cuts and then slowly but surely designers made their suits tighter and sleeker. Finally, this season it looks like suits are back to being superbly tailored, much the same way that womenswear is reverting to the lady-like silhouettes and cuts that define femininity. There was nary a baggy leg, drop crotch, or slouchy blazer in sight. Dolce, Bottega, and Ferragamo, who up until last season were still being generous in their cuts, brought everything closer to the body. No one was quite as tailored as Burberry Prorsum; it looks like it’d take a good greasing to slip into the brand’s collection.Prints: As far as prints go, Miuccia really demonstrated a keen eye for pattern in the micro-print fabrics of brown, burgundy, mustard and red of Prada’s collection. Her’s was among the strongest of the season—and not just because celebrities like Gary Oldman, Jamie Bell, Adrien Brody and William Dafoe walked in the show. Canali followed suit with a similar bent and a strong use of stripes. Even at Missoni—the pattern masters—size was dialed back for a less abrasive, but more intricate visual. Color: The palette of AW12, beyond a few popping collections from Versace and Roberto Cavalli, wasn’t quite vibrant. Grey continues to be the go-to color and deep emerald green was about as adventurous as things got. Together ,with the aforementioned burgundy, the two were seen in nearly every collection. Bottega had some impressive footwear, again proving Tomas Maier’s continued dedication to amping up the house’s shoe presence. But if anyone steered away from somber hues, it was for rich mustard, camel, or, winter white. And in some cases—Jil Sander, Costume Nationale—it was all about black on black.
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Photo: April, MayDiane Sitbon was only a child when she first realized just how cool a leather jacket could be. “When I was nine or 10, my mother dressed me like a ‘little bourgeoisie’ with smock dresses, hair bands, and velvet coats. I was not happy in these outfits—I wanted to wear flight leather jackets and jeans to school,” remembers the French designer. “I always told myself that when I grew up, I would wear whatever I wanted.” Today, Sitbon doesn’t just get to wear whatever she wants, but she also gets to design whatever she wants. Since 2005 she’s helmed April, May, a Parisian label that manages to be both extremely feminine and effortlessly sexy. While her clothes capture French insouciance—think jersey dresses with cut-out necklines, collar-less blazers, and geometric-print leather jackets that any woman would want in her wardrobe—they’ve not had much face time in the US; after briefly launching in America in the mid-aughts, the recession had April, May focusing on Europe. Their fall 2011 collection marks their triumphant return. For spring, Sitbon’s design inspiration comes from her travels. “My woman has moved from Paris to Santa Fe and Austin. She has gone on a road trip and is still wearing leather and sexy hot pants and feminine dresses and would wear boots everywhere,” explains the designer. While the collection includes sequined band jackets and tuxedo pants, Sitbon asserts that she’s not jumping on the menswear-as-womenswear trend just yet. “I wouldn’t say [the collection] is less feminine, I would say feminine in a different way,” she notes. That Sitbon, an Esmod and Central St. Martins graduate, understands what real women want may come from her years of experience at that other ultra-feminine French label, Paul & Joe. “It’s where I learned everything about running a business and trying to balance design with commercial appeal without compromising my ideas,” says Sitbon, who notes that in the years between leaving Paul & Joe and starting April, May she also freelanced for John Galliano and ran her own accessories line. If her most recent collection is any indicator, Sitbon has done a good job of sticking to her core principals, which she seems to have established as a 10-year-old yearning for a not-so-stuffy jacket. The French designer admits as much: “It’s very hard for me to decide on [a favorite April, May] piece, as I absolutely love everything…but the leather is driving me nuts!”
