fashion
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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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Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Velvet Pants
Designers at fashion weeks last month showcased their Ready-to-Wear collections for the Fall/Winter 2011-2012 seasons. While some covered their models in bright colours and luxurious leathers, others opted for a less vibrant look– velvet. As usual, designers brought forth an expected dosage of velvet tops and dresses…but they didn’t stop there. Audience saw tapered trousers,…
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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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Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: The Fade Effect
The last few weeks of the winter season can be excruciating…who wants to make the effort to dress up, only to go out side and tackle the cold weather, heavy winds, ice rain and black slush? Staying in and browsing through fashion week photos to spot trends is so much more favourable. The fade effect…
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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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Fall/Winter 2011 Colour Trend: Purple
Colour trends for Fall/Winter 2011 look bright and vibrant. Though some designers stuck to monochrome palettes and prints, many experimented with shades of purple. In New York, designers draped purple fabrics to create stunning evening wear. Malandrino used a darker shade to embody mystery and sophistication, while the indigo Halston dress gives off a whimsical, toga effect.…
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