Get the Look: Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Pippa Middleton
DALLAS, Apr 29, 2011/ FW/ — All eyes were on Kate Middleton as she walked down the aisle this morning to the future King of England. Kate looked radiant in her elegant gown embellished with lace appliqué. Designed by Sarah Burton of the House of Alexander McQueen, it is arguably the most talked about wedding gown of the decade. Get the look of the Duchess of Cambridge’s...
Get The Look: Hats are Back!
DALLAS, Apr 29, 2011/ FW/ — With thousands walking into Westminster Abbey, the hat is making a return in an incredible way. The British aristocracy and celebrities made the hat as the must have accessory during the Royal Wedding. Get the look from Hat Attack. Chic yet casual, hats are going to be the big thing this summer, thanks to Prince William and the Duchess...
Royal Wedding Jewelry: Then and Now
DALLAS, Apr 29, 2011 / — In 1981, Diana sparkled in a diamond encrusted tiara and pear shaped diamond earrings. Today, Kate chose a modern yet timeless look with elegant and understated platinum jewelry. Says Michael O’Connor, Jewelry Expert about Kate’s choice of jewelry: “The unique blend of modern, vintage and heirloom pieces of platinum jewelry from both...
And The Bride Wears Alexander McQueen
DALLAS, Apr 29, 2011/ FW/ — Prince William chose to wear his military uniform and his bride Kate Middleton, (now known as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) donned a wedding gown designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. And, as described by the official website of the royal wedding: The dress epitomises timeless British craftsmanship by drawing together talented...
Seen & Heard: Joe Jonas, Hayden Panettiere, Garcelle Beauvais, Madeline Zima, Pia Toscano, Minka Kelly
DALLAS, Apr 27, 2011/ FW/ — While all eyes are in London as everyone awaits for the Royal Wedding, Us Weekly Hollywood party held last night at Eden in Hollywood. Attendees included musician Joe Jonas who was wearing a navy cotton sport suit from the Spring 2011 Calvin Klein Collection, designed by Italo Zucchelli, the brands’ Men’s Creative Director, over a...
Pratt and FIT Face Off with Keds Shoes
NEW YORK, Apr 27, 2011/ FW/ — Two of New York’s foremost fashion design schools are facing off at a design contest sponsored by Keds shoes. With a design competition sponsored by Keds as the battleground, students from the Pratt Institute and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) have been challenged to create a pair of limited edition Keds. Each school has...
This Mother’s Day, Mom’s Getting Pampered, According to NRF Survey
WASHINGTON D.C., April 27, 2011 – Often known as the voice of reason, and even frugality, mom doesn’t expect much for Mother’s Day. But this year, her loved ones are fully intent on pampering her with some of the finer things in life. According to NRF’s 2011 Mother’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by BIGresearch, the average person celebrating...
Academy of Art University Announces Graduation Fashion Show & Awards Ceremony
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 22, 2011/ — The School of Fashion at Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California will debut collections from graduating students at the 2011 Graduation Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony. At the invitation only show on Thursday, May 5th, Dr. Elisa Stephens, president of Academy of Art University, will present the Degree of Honorary Doctorate...
Marc Jacobs / K-way Waterproof Jacket: A New Cultural Phenomenon
PARIS, Apr 21, 2011/ FW/ — If Americans have the yellow slicker, the French has K-way. Invented by Leon-Claude Duhamel on a rainy day in Paris in 1965, the K-way is a lightweight and totally waterproof jacket that can be folded into a small, elastic belted hip bag when not in use. For Spring 2011, American aesthetics mixed with French practicality with Marc Jacobs...
Karl Lagerfeld Directs and Rachel Bilson Stars in Ice Cream Flick
NEW YORK, Apr 21, 2011/ FW/ — Film, fashion and ice cream was last night’s theme at the Tribeca Film Festival when design great Karl Lagerfeld and actress Rachel Bilson unveiled “Photo Mood”, first of the three movies inspired by Magnum ice cream. Directed by Karl Lagerfeld and starring Rachel Bilson, the film series features three distinct storylines –...
Why Do We Wear New Dresses for Spring?
LONDON, Apr 21, 2011/ FW/ — To Christians, wearing a new dress on Easter Sunday is part tradition, part religious. History attests that during the early days of Christianity, newly baptized Christians wore white linen robes at Easter to symbolize rebirth and a new life. The tradition became “official” when Roman Emperor Constantine decreed that his court must...
