Chanel designer Karl Lagerfield has made his directorial debut with a 10-minute silent film celebrating Coco Chanel. Mr Lagerfield was inspired to make the movie to set the record straight about the style pioneer.
"It's a funny movie, unpretentious," said Mr Lagerfeld. "Chanel was a charming woman, at liberty to seduce men. Everybody this year has decided to make a movie about Chanel, and you know their historical worth is not always too exact."
The film tells the story of Coco's love affair... Read Full Story
Charles Frederick Worth is known as the "Father of Haute Couture" for being the first designer to create "collections" of clothing and for using live models to showcase his pieces. Since Worth, most designers have followed the same organization with their own innovations. Below are some gowns designed by Worth (or the House of Worth, after his death in 1895) from the MetMuseum.org. A ball gown from 1872. A design from 1883. Two evening dresses from 1887 and 1892. An evening dress... Read Full Story
Model of the Year winner, Jourdan Dunn strikes a pose wearing a gorgeous Stella McCartney white strapless mini dress, with embroidered detail on the bodice. She wore her dress with thick black tights and studded heels. The model beat Agyness Deyn and Lily Donaldson to this deserved title. Erin O'Connor, as you would expect, is beautifully dramatic wearing a black Vivienne Westwood taffeta gown, with at snake-skin tuxedo jacket from Topshop. She completed her look with a black hat. Oh... Read Full Story
Madonna in Louis Vuitton Spring 2009 Shakira in Carolina Herrera Resort 2008 Beyonce Knowles in Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 Katy Perry in Elie Saab Spring 2009 Blake Lively in Gucci Fall 2008 Kourtney Kardashian in modified Mara Hoffman Fall 2008 Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel Spring 2009 Amber Valletta in Stella McCartney Spring 2009 Natalie Imbruglia in Jasmine Di Milo Spring 2009 Terri Seymour in modified Nicole Miller Spring 2009 Jennifer Morrison in... Read Full Story
The sweater dress was a bit of a trend last Fall/Winter. This season, though, it’s everywhere! Many store websites have it listed as its own category!
Basically just a long over-sized sweater, the sweater dress is super versatile. It can be worn dressed up or down and with a variety of accessories. The same sweater dress could be purchased by two people with completely different styles.
Read more for different ways to wear the sweater dress and the most stylish finds at each... Read Full Story
