Tom Ford published a statement explaining the thinking behind his spring/summer 2015 ready-to-wear collection. The designer discusses his inspirations, how he finds criticism of his jeweled pasties (as worn by Miley Cyrus and Rihanna) amusing and why Rihanna's see-through CFDA Awards dress was a better choice than one of his own designs. Read More »
The "2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show," set to air on CBS Dec. 9, has already created tons of buzz by recently unveiling its two $2-million Fantasy Bras. Now, models are confirming via Instagram and Twitter that they'll be walking on the runway when it films later this month — but did Kendall Jenner make the cut? "Fashion Gone Rogue" reports that Victoria's Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Behati Prinsloo, Karlie Kloss and Lindsay Ellingson will walk the runway this year. Lima and Ambrosio will be fortunate enough to debut the luxurious Fantasy Bras at the London show. As for the other lucky ladies who made the cut, "The Fashion Spot" shared the lineup on its website: Read More »
Topshop celebrated its new 5th Avenue flagship store opening last night (Nov. 4) in Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall. Beyonce, Cara Delevingne, Lionel Richie, Paris Hilton, Ciara, Jessie J and Hailee Steinfeld among others were there to celebrate Topshop's new, 40,000-square-foot flagship at 49th St. and 5th Avenue. Read More »
Julianne Hough looked sexy and chic as she sat on the judge's panel for week eight of Dancing With the Stars season 19. The former DWTS pro sported a shorter haircut and revealed lots of skin in her latest look. Read More »
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is set to air December 2 and details about the televised extravaganza are starting to trickle in! Not only will they be filming in London for the first time, but this year's runway will also feature not just one but two Fantasy Bras.Fashionista reports, each bra/panty set will set you back $2 million, which is a bargain compared to 2013's $10 million bra. Designed by jeweler Mouawad, there are over "16,000 handset precious gems, including rubies, diamonds, and sapphires." Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio, will strut their stuff down the runway in the precious jewels this year. Read More »
Burberry went all-out for its holiday campaign this year! As promised, Romeo Beckham, Victoria and David Beckham's 12-year-old son, has returned for a second stint as the face of Burberry. Fashionista says Romeo adds charm to Burberry's dreamy holiday campaign. The accompanying video, entitiled "From London with Love," features dancers spinning in ball gowns before a mock cityscape of London. Read More »
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, John Galliano, the creative director of Maison Martin Margiela, lost his unfair dismissal lawsuit against his two former employers: Christian Dior SA and John Galliano SA. Galliano was fired from Dior and his namesake label — both owned by LVMH — after his public, anti-Semitic and racist rant in Paris in 2011. Back in 2013, Galliano thought he was winning the suit after a French court ruled in his favor, moving the trial to a labor court instead of a commercial court. But according to "WWD," at a hearing Tuesday, the French labor court ruled against Galliano, who was asking both parties for damages from $3 million to $16.3 million. Galliano now owes each winning party one symbolic euro — approximately $1.26 — each because of the ruling. "Fashionista" reports Galliano claimed that both employers were completely knowledgable of his debilitating addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol. Read More »
Estee Lauder reported flat revenue for the first quarter of 2015, which ended September 30, with net sales coming in at $2.63 billion relative to last year's $2.68 billion. Foreseeing a number of challenges in the coming months, the company also cut its guidance for the full fiscal year. At this point, Estee Lauder expects net sales to grow 2 to 3 percent in 2015, versus its original forecast of 3 to 4 percent. Read More »
The busier-than-ever Kim Kardashian posted to her Twitter feed today, Nov. 4, letting fans know her and her sisters Kholé and Kourtney Kardashian's winter "Kollection" is now available at ASOS and Lipsy. "You can now shop our winter @thek_kollection at @ASOS with free shipping worldwide!" the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star tweeted. The Kardashian Kollection by Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian — exclusively sold at Sears — is a collection promoted and worn by the sisters. Although the pieces sold on ASOS are pricier, fans of the collection can head to Sears for their more affordable items. Read More »
While other retailers will be fighting to win shoppers' dollars this holiday season by offering major discounts, the CEO of Michael Kors, John Idol, says the brand isn't taking a promotional posture. Essentially, the company isn't willing to devalue its status as a luxury brand for the short-term benefit of stronger holiday sales. Read More »
Brazilian model Adriana Lima will be in London to support fellow Victoria Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio as the two wear the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra at the upcoming 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in London. Read More »