Emma Watson slams size-zero trendSeptember 24th, 2009 LONDON - 'Harry Potter' actress Emma Watson has slammed the size-zero trend, saying she is not a fan of the skeletal look. The 19-year-old, who plays Hermione Granger in the hit wizard series, recently stunned all as she walked the Burberry catwalk show in a dazzling gold mini dress.
British fashion icon Burberry is back in London _ and it's brought the celebs out in forceSeptember 22nd, 2009 Burberry's back _ bringing the celebrities with itLONDON — Burberry and its creative director Christopher Bailey made a triumphant return to London on Tuesday night, winning over a star-studded audience at the glitziest event of the capital's fashion week. Bailey, who has helped transform the once staid brand into a fashion powerhouse, showed a series of short dresses, including many with a trench coat theme familiar to longtime fans of Burberry.
Quirky London Fashion Week kicks off in new home; bids for permanence, prominenceSeptember 18th, 2009 London Fashion Week kicks off in new homeLONDON — Look out London, Anna Wintour is coming. The only fashion editor so famous she's been portrayed in two separate movies (one fictionalized, one documentary) is giving London Fashion Week a boost as it opens Friday in its new home, the venerable Somerset House on the River Thames.
American fashion approaches spring with a cautiously optimistic outlook at NY Fashion WeekSeptember 18th, 2009 NY Fashion Week shows a softer spirit for springNEW YORK — Fashion can't be angry forever. It's an industry that thrives on what's new and what's next, and for spring that means cautious optimism about the economy.
Celebrities serve dinner, play ping-pong in Fashion's Night Out events around New YorkSeptember 10th, 2009 Celebrities meet shoppers in Fashion's Night OutNEW YORK — New York stores were jammed Thursday for Fashion's Night Out, where shoppers rubbed elbows with celebrities — sometimes quite literally. Amateur photographers jockeyed with paparazzi to get pictures of Victoria Beckham and stood on banquettes to get a glimpse of "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi.
Oprah Winfrey supporting Met fashion exhibit on American women, will co-host galaSeptember 9th, 2009 Oprah Winfrey hosting Met's fashion galaNEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey is on board to host the annual gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute next spring, supporting an exhibit that focuses on the style of American women. "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity" will trace the archetypes of dress and femininity from 1890 to 1940, and then examine how they affect how women are perceived today.
Posh upset over missing out on Vogue coverSeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - Former Spice girl Victoria Beckham is reportedly devastated after learning she won't be gracing the cover of US fashion bible Vogue because she has already posed for the publication's main competitor Elle. Posh, as she is fondly called, is seeking the approval of the heavyweights at American Vogue, and has been on a strict diet while sticking to haute couture fashion in a bid to impress magazine bosses and land the chance of appearing on the cover, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Posh disappointed over missing out on vogue coverSeptember 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Victoria Beckham has been left distraught after she learnt that she wouldn't be appearing on the cover of the US Vogue only because she has already posed for the fashion magazine's main competitor. Posh is keen to make her mark on the fashion industry, and has already been riding high following the release of her first clothesline.
Rihanna bares her boobs for Italian Vogue magSeptember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Barbadian singer Rihanna is said to have bared her boobs for a photoshoot for Italian Vogue magazine, wearing nothing but a pair of panties and a couture coat. Rihanna, 21, is modelling a range of high-fashion clothes and cutting-edge hairstyles for the new issue of the European style bible, reports Contactmusic.
Naomi Campbell accuses firms of using 'recession' excuse to drop black modelsAugust 30th, 2009 LONDON - Naomi Campbell has slammed advertising companies for dropping black models from promoting their products on the pretext of recession. "This year, we have gone back all the way that we had advanced.
Global retail event: Fashion's Night Out, Sept. 10August 17th, 2009 Global retail event: Fashion's Night Out, Sept. 10NEW YORK — Retailers in 13 countries will invite the public to celebrate the world of fashion with the first-ever "Fashion's Night Out" Sept.
Los Angeles-based designers to make Jackson's funeral suitJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - A funeral suit is being designed for the late King of Pop Michael Jackson by Los Angeles-based costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush. Both designers have worked with Michael in the last 20 years and had been designing costumes for his planned 'This Is It' concert series in London, reported aceshowbiz.com
The news comes in the wake of confirmation made by Jackson's family that memorial service will be held to remember his career and life.
Rihanna's naked photo scandal costs her Vogue covershootJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Naked photo scandal involving Rihanna has cost her a covershoot with Vogue magazine, it has emerged. According to reports, the R and B star was being lined up for the prestigious photoshoot, however, editor Anna Wintour changed her plans after shots of the singer posing naked leaked online, reports The Daily Express.
Rihanna returns to red carpet in New YorkMay 5th, 2009 Rihanna returns to red carpet in New YorkNEW YORK — Rihanna is back — on the red carpet, at least. The pop singer arrived Monday at the annual Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum gala in New York.
Rihanna returns to red carpet at Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum gala in New YorkMay 5th, 2009 Rihanna returns to red carpet at New York galaNEW YORK — Rihanna is back — on the red carpet, at least. The pop singer arrived Monday at the annual Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum gala in New York.
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