ESPRESSO SHOT OF NEWS
Your Thursday Fashion Shot…
3 Espresso Shots Of News + Some Thursday Fashion Inspiration…
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Iconic Dresses Up For Auction
A selection of the most iconic dresses in history will go up for auction on June 18th in Beverly Hills. Just a few of the exquisite gowns available to the highest bidders include;
> Marilyn Monroe’s white halterneck dress from The Seven Year Itch (pictured above)
> Audrey Hepburn’s iconic Givenchy LBD from Breakfast At Tiffany’s (pictured above)
> Elizabeth Taylor’s golden headdress from Cleopatra (pictured above)
> Judy Garland’s blue gingham dress from The Wizard of Oz (pictured right)
Also on the list is: Marilyn Monroe’s rhinestone gown in which she sung Happy Birthday Mr President to JFK in 1962; Barbara Streisand’s gold dress from Hello Dolly; Julie Andrews’ brown dress from The Sound of Music; and The Princess of Wales gown from when she danced with John Travolta at the White House. There are also some modern editions, including; Elizabeth Hurley’s Versace ‘safety-pinn’ gown and Jennifer Lopez’s plunging Versace gown.
It is anticipated the collection will exceed $7 million (US). Legendary actress Debbie Reynolds is selling her private collection after she was unable to establish her ambition of a museum for Hollywood memorabilia. Marilyn Monroe’s white halterneck has the highest price point of $2 million (US).
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Karl Lagerfeld –
Crystal Glassware Designer
The extraordinarily talented Karl Lagerfeld has created a crystal glassware collection for Swedish company Orrefors. Of his new collection, Lagerfeld said: “What I enjoy most is doing something I’ve never done before”.
The pieces, in clear, black and milky glass, are an extension of Lagerfeld’s design aesthetic, with minimal, clean lines and his KL monogram. Pieces for the range include; champagne flutes and coupes; wine, water and liqueur glasses; vases; bowls; and monogrammed crystal coasters.
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DVF For Gap Kids
Legendary designer, Diane von Furstenberg, is creating a childrenswear collection for Gap Kids.
The collection will be presented in March and will be the first time she has designed for children. Art Peck, president of the brand for North America, has said of the collaboration; “I’m looking forward to offering our customers an exciting collection that applies her signature approach to print, optimistic colour and femininity.”
Other designers who have also collaborated with Gap, include; Valentino, Stella McCartney and Roland Mouret.
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Thursday Fashion Inspiration…
‘Twin Peaks’ is a cinematic editorial, featured in the July issue of Vogue Australia.
Models Emilia Scuza and Melissa Johannsen wear darling looks by Prada, Stella McCartney, Bally and more. The gorgeous wardrobe, retro styling, flawless hair and picturesque surrounding environment all combine to create some divine shots! LOVE!
What is your Thursday inspiration? xx
Photos from vogue.co.uk / fashiongonerogue.com
ESPRESSO SHOT OF NEWS
Your Monday Fashion Shot…
Espresso Shots Of News + Best Dressed From The MTV Movie Awards…
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Happy Birthday To Cecil Dell’Orefice For Friday!
Cecil Dell’Orefice, one of the world’s oldest working models, will celebrate her 80th birthday this Friday June 10th.
Gracing the cover of American Vogue at just 15 years of age in 1947; Dell’Orefice went onto become the face of Chanel (pictured above), Rolex and Elizabeth Arden campaigns (pictured below right). Most recently Dell’Orefice walked the catwalk for Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2011 collection (pictured below left). Previously, she also took to the catwalk for John Galliano and Hermès.
The Royal Wedding Gown On Display…
During this year’s Annual Summer opening of Buckingham Palace (July 23 – October 3), the Duchess of Cambridge’s royal wedding dress will go on display. Designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, the gown stopped hearts around the world for its exquisite, intricate beauty. While you swoon over this incredible history making gown, you can also check out the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s traditional fruit wedding cake as part of the display.
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Best Dressed At The MTV Movie Awards…
1>> Emma Watson in Marchesa
2>> Leighton Meester in Balmain
3>> Lily Collins in D&G
4>> Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in
Dolce & Gabbana
5>> Kristen Stewart in Balmain
6>> Emma Stone in Bottega Veneta
7>> Selena Gomez in Giambattista Valli
8>> Elle Fanning in D&G
Who is your best dressed lovely from the MTV Movie Awards? xx
Photos from dailymail.co.uk / grazia.com.au / google images
ESPRESSO SHOT OF NEWS…
A Sunday Fashion Shot…
2 Espresso Shots Of News + Chic Last Week + Some Sunday Editorial Inspiration…
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Chic Last Week…
Making it onto the ultra Chic Last Week list (from left to right); Kirsten Dunst, Caroline Sieber and Laura Bailey all looking enchantingly, exquisitely, picturesquely perfectly in Chanel! Then looking adorable in Carven is Chloe Moretz. Who is your best dressed from last week?
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Roksanda Ilincic For Debenhams
Roksanda Ilincic has presented a new line for Debenhams. Her capsule collection, entitled RI by Roksanda Ilincic, consists of six evening dresses. Of the capsule collection Ilincic said, “It’s great to be able to offer some of my mainline aesthetic to a wider audience through this collaboration. I wanted to create contemporary occasionwear for fashion-conscious women that combines fashionable shapes with intricate details and rich colours.” Prices start from £200 and are consistent with the designer’s signature bold colours and ultra feminine silhouettes.
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Camilla Skovgaard – Accessory Designer of the Year
Camilla Skovgaard has been announced as the Accessory Designer of the Year at the Danish Fashion Awards. The award was created in 2008 by jewellery designer Georg Jensen. Skovgaard was born in Denmark and of her connection with it said: “As much as I am British educated and my business is established in London, in certain ways the Camilla Skovgaard shoe business does have a Danish heart – we operate on a Denmark bank and the team in London office sit on Arne Jacobsen chairs and table lamps from Louis Poulsen.”
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Some Sunday Editorial Inspiration…
My Sunday inspiration came in the form of a glamorous sun-filled editorial for Vogue Italia – ‘Summer Glam’. Featuring the beautiful Michaela Kocianova and lensed by Greg Kadel, the editorial celebrates oversized accessories, gorgeous white bikinis and Kocianova’s divine flowing locks! For all those in the Northern Hemisphere, a seriously chic summer is just around the corner… sigh!
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Hope you have all had a fabulously fashionable weekend! xx
Photos from vogue.co.uk
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