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Lauren Hutton - www.lifepr.de
Actress, model and legendary beauty Lauren Hutton may be 64 years old, but she remains gorgeous, and Spanish clothing company Mango has seen fit to get her as the new face of its latest autumn/winter 2008-9 campaign, We love you, Lauren.
Hutton, regarded as the first woman to have a major modeling contract with Revlon cosmetics, appears in Mango’s latest campaign. Shot by Antonio Bernard, the campaign, which aims to remind shoppers that fashion is within everyone's reach, features Hutton clad in chunky knits, tweed tailoring, winter florals and silk evening wear, all key looks for autumn.
Banana Republic is turning 30 this year. To celebrate this milestone, the U.S. retail giant is launching City Insider Guides, a series of limited-edition booklets that will contain insider knowledge about the best in local cuisine, bars, art and fashion in their respective cities.
Designed to inspire shoppers to explore and discover all things new and trendy, the City Insider Guides is a collaborative effort between Banana Republic and several other brands such as Apple iTunes, Virgin American Airlines, and Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, who are offering incentives like free iTunes downloads and discounts on flights and hotel rooms.
The City Insider Guides will be available in all Banana Republic stores from August 29 through September 7th--but only while supplies last.
Continue reading 'Banana Republic Launches Urban Guidebooks To Celebrate 30th Year'
Nicolas Sarkozy & Carla Bruni - www.fashioninsanity.com
It is but natural for Carla Bruni to make a number of changes in her life as she married French president Nicolas Sarkozy and became First Lady of France, but of all the changes she had to make, keeping her tongue in check has proven to be, by her own admission, the most difficult one of all
Gucci's Crystal GG Bags
Gucci has the newest bag in town, and it looks bound to be the next “it” bag.
Gucci's new Crystal GG bags for autumn/winter 2008-9 are essentially a reinvention of the classic Sixties Gucci canvas. Frida Giannini, Gucci creative director, added a new glossy coating, and a sharp patent finish.
"This is a historical Gucci fabric that I have re-invented in a very fun way," says Giannini. "With Crystal GG, each accessory becomes a statement-maker, perfect for the powerful and glamorous Gucci woman of today."
The line includes totes, clutches, and handbags with gold studs, leather tassels and heart-shaped crests.
Pixie Geldof - celebsalon.sheknows.com
This celebrity fashion line thing is never going away, what with clothing companies signing up celebs left and right to “design” a collection for them.
The latest to jump on the bandwagon is Pixie Geldof, daughter of Live Aid supremo Bob and sister of socialite and occasional broadcaster Peaches. According to the Mirror, 17-year-old Pixie has just been offered an estimated £80,000 deal with high street chain New Look to design and model an eight-piece fashion range.
Marc Jacobs - backseatcuddler.com
The Internet was abuzz with rumors that Marc Jacobs has tied the knot with his partner, Lorenzo Martone over the weekend. It was, however, all just a rumor.
According to Fashion Week Daily, a rep for Jacobs has confirmed that the designer was not making a beeline to the altar, but was instead busy working at the Louis Vuitton Paris offices over the weekend.
John Galliano - www.radaronline.com
John Galliano has decided to take another crack at the eyewear business by signing a licensing deal with Italy-based manufacturer Marcolin.
The deal between Galliano and Marcolin, which already produces eyewear for the likes of Tom Ford and Roberto Cavalli, is a five-year licensing agreement, with a two-year renewal option. It will take effect on Sept. 1, 2009.
It can be remembered that Galliano had a previous eyewear line with former partner Airess, but it folded in 2003. Nevertheless, Marcolin remains excited about its partnership with Galliano.
Continue reading 'Galliano Strikes Eyewear Licensing Deal With Marcolin'
Agyness Deyn - www.splendora.com
Rock band Five O’Clock Heroes may have scored a coup with its collaboration with Agyness Deyn on its debut track, but now they are starting to feel the side effects of having had to work with someone as high-profile as the British supermodel.
Deyn, whose real name is Laura Hollins, was signed on by the band to sing lead vocals on their first single Who. Now they’re expressing regrets about the decision.
Continue reading 'Band Regretting Collaboration With Agyness Deyn'
Matthew Williamson - www.fashionafrica.com
There is a buzz that Emilio Pucci is reportedly on the lookout for a replacement to Matthew Williamson, currently creative director at his eponymous label.
According to WWD, Pucci is said to have approached some design assistants within the label to take the place of Williamson, who is apparently focusing more on his rising own-name label.
Williamson has been at the creative helm of Pucci since 2005. But with the success of his own label, which has been established since 1997, also comes a heavier workload for the Manchester-born designer.
Peter Som - www.nydailynews.com
Contrary to reports that have surfaced today, Peter Som is not giving up his post as womenswear designer of Bill Blass.
According to Portfolio, a source reveled that Som is, in fact, renegotiating his contract with the label.
It has been suggested in various reports that the cancellation of brand's fashion show, originally scheduled for fashion week in September, could have been the last straw for Som.
