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Forever Young | Glamorous Women in their ’70s
from left: Bridget Sojourner, Gitte Lee, and Beatrix Ost. Photo(s) courtesy of Refinery29 and Advanced Style.
We’ve been all about the ’70s revival this season–from tassel earrings, to platform sandals. Just when we thought we’d explored every nook and cranny of this trend, along come the septuagenarians: women in their ’70s. These well-dressed ladies aren’t just having a moment either–they’ve been on-trend for decades.
Ari Cohen of Advanced Style and our friends at Refinery29 profiled nine stylish older women and what makes them so fabulous. Full article…
Grave undertaking – designer launches burial garb
GRAVE FEAT: Fashion designer Pia Interlandi is testing a range of clothes – here worn by a living model – that will be worn when the dead are buried.
Pia Interlandi is a fashion designer with a difference – she designs for dead people.
Most people spend a lot of time trying to look their best while alive, she reasons, so why not put a bit more effort into what you’ll wear on the journey into the hereafter?
“When it comes to a wedding dress or formal dress every detail is planned and the conversation goes on for hours,” she said. “But
Galliano Homme Spring 2012: Bill Gaytten, New Creative Director Debuts
PARIS, Jun 25, 2011/ FW/ Friday night, at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, Bill Gaytten debuted as the new Creative Director of the John Galliano label. A graduate of the University College London, Gaytten has been with the company for 23 years and thus understands, perhaps even played a big part in creating the DNA of the house.
For his debut collection, Gaytten was inspired by the 1960s London pop-art scene resulting to a very eclectic collection that features frock coats and military jackets for daywear and slim, sharp and sexy Le Smoking jackets for evening.
And while this is more than just a competent collection wherein the sharp tailoring that we expect from the label is achieved, the piazza and the magic that the label’s founder is missing. Th
MASTERS OF STYLE AT SOMERSET HOUSE
We can’t wait for a taste of ‘la dolce vita’ a little closer to home this July, and catch a glimpse into the archives of Italian fashion houses Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Gucci, Missoni and Prada. Peroni Nastro Azzurro has collaborated with these six brands and legendary fashion writer Colin McDowell to create the photographic exhibition, Masters of Style: Celebrating the stories behind Italian fashion, hosted at London’s Somerset House.
Showcasing the passion, flair and creativity of Italian style, you can expect to see iconic images chosen by the designers themselves for a behind the scenes look at these luxury brands. If you’v Full article…
Red Carpet Rundown: The Good & Eccentric Abound At The BET Awards
Bright colors and skyhigh heels dominated the BET Awards. See what celebs like Alicia Keys, Kerry Washington and Willow Smith wore.
Fab Food for Designer Dinner
Fans of that beef jerky Chanel bag, Ive got something for you. Gucci meat! Fendi fish sticks! Louis Vuitton toast! Chanel sausage links! Swedish fashion photographer Linus Morales created high fashion logos out of low fashion food. The result is a fun photo set called Fab Foods. Human reaction to aesthetic irony and heavy juxtaposition in art is always a little unpredictable. It may make you hungry. It may make you want to go shopping. It may make you want to to want to start chewing on the side of a designer handbag.
Find out with the rest of the FabFood after the jump.