Ever wondered what it’s like at a haute couture fitting for one of the world’s top designers?
Chanel’s haute couture show is always one to watch for the theatrically eccentric details… their spring/summer 2012 show did not let us down as we saw the birth of ‘Air Chanel’ – with a catwalk set in the aisle of a plane which took 5 days to build!
Now that’s fashion daaarling!
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Check out this video from the fitting session the day before the iconic Karl Lagerfeld premiered his new collection…
We all love a good party and the best party of the year is always New Years Eve! The team at Model Advice would like to wish everyone a fun and fashion filled night and look forward to seeing you in 2012!
So… what are you wearing….?!
Comment here and give some inspiration to those who are lacking! We’re thinking sparkles……
The little black dress or more affectionately know as LBD. Is there a little black dress for everyone? Strictly speaking No! Black is not the greatest colour for everyone (especially as one gets older).
(Warm tone, great asymmetric hem suitable for any leg! No designated waist, can skim over small tummy. (Asos £200)
Black does have the great advantage of hiding the odd lump and bump which is why it has earned itself the highest accolade and the presence in most women’s wardrobe. I don’t look so good in black, and don’t own one, has that hindered me , no. There are plenty of alternatives out there!
Black is a cool colour tone so works best on a cool skin tone. If you are very fair black can look over powering. Know your skin tone and compliment it with a dress that matches. Find out you skin tone at www.Garmentology.co.uk
BNTM Live 2011 is back at the London Excel this 28-30 October, and we have found you an discount code for tickets!
You might even get scouted as a model! find out about the event here or read on to find how you can get the ticket offer!
It’s the ultimate fashion, beauty and shopping event, and it’s all happening from 28th October at London’s ExCeL. At the gorgeously glam BINTM Live, you can enjoy fashion shows, live music, beauty demos and more, get the latest style advice from fashion industry experts, be pampered with free hair and beauty treatments, experience top model treatment with a Models Masterclass or even try a turn on the Catwalk yourself. Plus if you’re a fan of the BINTM TV series, you’ll see this year’s finalists in the stunning Catwalk Show, plus the TV show’s judges and a host of other celebs.
High street fashion label Lipsy will make its debut in America this month. The brand has appointed EdenCancan to oversee all PR for the brand overseas in addition to managing a collaboration with Brit nominee Pixie Lott in the UK. Lipsy is to be stocked at exclusive concessions in selected Bloomingdale’s across the US; the agency hopes to raise the profile of the brand at a number of launch events in New York and Los Angeles with a view to gaining more American celebrity fans to join the likes of Paris Hilton and Taylor Swift who are already wearing Lipsy designs. The Pixie Collection will be rolled out in stores across the UK at the end of the month.
The first biography on the late Alexander McQueen is set to be released next month
The designer committed suicide in February and fashion journalist Kristin Knox has already penned a book in tribute to him, entitled ‘Alexander McQueen, Genius of a Generation’.
The biography – to be produced by publishers A+C Black – will take a look back at the 40-year-old star’s glittering career, including 120 images of his most memorable creations as well his final, unfinished Autumn/Winter 2010 collection.
McQueen was born in London’s East End and was named British Designer of the Year on four occasions between 1996 and 2003 and made clothes for a whole range of high-profile stars, including Britain’s Prince Charles.
He was also awarded a CBE as well as being named International Designer of the Year at the Council of FashionDesigner Awards.
McQueen – real name Lee – was discovered hanged in a wardrobe at his London home by his cleaner on the eve of his beloved mother’s funeral on 11 February.
An inquest into his death was told he left a suicide note for his loved ones, which is believed to have been found at the scene.
Zoe Saldana has a ‘harsh’ and ‘aggressive’ wardrobe.
The ‘Avatar‘ actress admits to being a bit of a tomboy and her clothing choices veers toward that side of her.
She told Self magazine: ‘I’ve never really been that feminine. Look in my closet and you’ll see things that are elegant, sexy, tomboyish, sophisticated, beautiful, aggressive.
‘It’s harsh. It’s a lot of black. Pretty is the last word you would think of.’
Zoe - who also starred in ‘Star Trek‘ – said her take on fashion stood out against the bright Caribbean fashions of her native Dominican Republic.
She said: ‘The Caribbean is the most floral-happy culture in the world, and my sisters and I were like three little Jackie O’s with big sunglasses, reading all these sophisticated magazines and dressed in black at all times.’
Zoe does, however, occasionally wear bright colours and on a recent shoot picked out a floral dress which brought back fond memories for her.
She explained: ‘These florals tell a story. I was channelling that South Beach-looking-for-a-millionaire-husband-from-Switzerland kind of thing. I live in constant storytelling mode.
‘Sometimes, I have to give myself permission to be pretty.’
The ‘Sex and the City‘ actress – who is regarded as one of the most stylish women of her generation – became a fashion executive at Halston Heritage, the archive-inspired secondary line of the label, earlier this year and says it was an offer she had no choice but to accept.
She said: ‘There was every reason to say no, and there were very compelling reasons to say yes. It’s an exciting time at that company. It has a wonderful legacy, and I couldn’t say no, and I’m figuring it out.’
Sarah says she has been in awe of the fashion house ever since her first visit to New York in 1977.
The 45-year-old star – who now lives in the fashion-conscious city - said: ‘It was 1977 in New York City, and you couldn’t be alive and not know the name Halston.’
The mother-of-three – who is married to actor Matthew Broderick – admits her new role means it will be a struggle to balance work and motherhood but is sure she will cope.
She told America’s Vogue magazine: ‘Does it scare me? Am I intimidated? Am I challenged? That’s kind of the way I’ve always made decisions ‘Luckily, the Halston offices are about a 10 minute walk from my house.’
Drew Barrymore felt she ‘tarnished’ Gucci‘s reputation when she wore one of the fashion house’s creations on the red carpet.
The actress donned a high-necked green dress to the 2006 Golden Globes and admits it was a huge fashion faux-pas as it made her breasts look too big and unsupported.
She said: ‘My worst red carpet moment is the Gucci green dress where my boobs look like watermelons, it’s the worst. Never wear a high neck dress with a high belt. It makes your t*ts look like they are at your waist. It was the Golden Globes. I felt so bad. I was like, ‘I’m so sorry, Gucci. I have tarnished your name.’
Although the 35-year-old star admits to making fashion mistakes in the past, Drew says she’s happy with the way she looks and recently vowed never to have plastic surgery.
She said: ‘F**k surgery! I’m so curious as to what’s going to happen naturally that I can’t imagine wanting to alter things just yet.
‘And to all those women putting botulism in their faces – we don’t know what the long-term effects are, so stop! I’d rather look like a basset hound than do that to my face!’
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Ever wondered what it’s like at a haute couture fitting for one of the world’s top designers?
Kate Moss, who only recently celebrated her 38th birthday, has been named as the Face of Mango Fashion S/S 2012! Her stunning, edgy look along with her independence and confidence is offset by her vulnerability and fallibility as a social icon and mother, which makes her relatable to Mango customers.
