The Jumpsuits
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Jumpsuit of the Day: H&M Spring 2011
H&M Spring 2011 ad campaign feat. Gisele Bundchen H&M recruited Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen for its Spring 2011 ad campaign, and the model’s wavy hair, fair skin and pretty pout gave life to the “haute hippy bohemian babe” vibe of the collection, featuring flowing tops, maxi dresses and floral skirts. This pale peach jumpsuit is one of the pieces from the…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Alexandre Herchcovitch at NY Fashion Week
Alexandre Herchcovitch showed his Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection at New York Fashion Week last month. His clothes were bold and gothic, with an overall theme of what appeared to be ‘band diva meets female military officer, meets grunge glamour.’ Blacks, browns and army shades made up the colour palette, along with some bright yellow. His dresses…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Mango Spring/Summer 2011
Gerard Pique, the new face of Mango, launched the brand’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection last week in Barcelona. (Gerard Pique is a prominent football player and the current romantic interest of singer Shakira!) The themes of the collection seemed to be preppy and nautical. Amongst a coral blazer, red blouse and yellow dress that appeared in the lookbook, this printed navy…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: St. John at NY Fashion Week
The St. John Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection was shown at New York Fashion Week early last month. Creative director George Sharp illustrated dramatic elegance in designing the garments–Fur accents, calf-length dresses, tailored bell-bottoms and flowy maxi skirts, embellished with belts, bows and striking costume jewelry. This lavish maroon colour of this jumpsuit makes it a perfect outfit…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Tess Daly in MaxMara
41-year-old Tess Daly arrived at the Television and Radio Industries Club Awards held at Grosvenor Hotel in Central London last week, dressed in this bright orange jumpsuit. As stylish and tasteful as it appears from the front, the side angle shows slits that run thigh-high, and a wide cut-out back. The colour is fresh and the cut is funky, but although…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Anne Valerie Hash at Paris Fashion Week
Anne Valerie Hash showed her Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection on March 2nd at Paris Fashion Week. Before starting her own line, she had designed for Nina Ricci, Chloe and Chanel. Her F/W colour palette combined soft creams, silvers and neutrals with striking golds and dark navy shades. This jumpsuit exudes a comfortable and effortlessly fashionable look.…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Jean Paul Gaultier at Paris Fashion Week
Jean Paul Gaultier showed his Fall/Winter 2011 collection last Saturday at Paris Fashion Week. Models were styled to look like couture cougars– a classy spin-off of the sexy librarian. The collection itself had an aged yet modern feel to it– lots of black leather fabrics and neutral shades of greys and browns. This piece appeared on…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Topshop Unique at London Fashion Week
The Topshop Unique Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection was shown on February 20th at London Fashion Week. Though lots of models throughout fashion weeks in New York and Europe walked the runway robed in animal prints, Topshop designers took a unique spin to the trend and splattered dalmatian spots all over some of their garments. Models were even styled…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Yves Saint Laurent at Paris Fashion Week
In the YSL Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection shown on Monday at Paris Fashion Week, designer Stefano Pilati included a stunning jumpsuit design that appeared on the runway in both white and black. The combination of the high halterneck made from sheer chiffon, and the simple and slim-fitting tapered trouser gives the garment sophistication and wearability. Thin belts are…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Chanel at Paris Fashion Week
Karl Lagerfeld’s Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection for Chanel was shown yesterday at Paris Fashion Week. The overall theme of his runway show appeared to be Parisian glamour meets grunge fantasy, meets the Wizard of Oz. Though he provided audience members with his signature separates, Lagerfeld unpredictably sent a great number of jumpsuits down the runway. Of course, these were nothing like the jumpsuits that…
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