by Annie Vischer Karl Lagerfeld is well known for his ability to pick up on what is of-the-moment culturally, and imbibing his latest designs with it. His latest show at Paris Fashion Week has been no exception. For a start there were the … [Read more...]
WWCD: WHAT WOULD CHANEL DO?
by Emily Mongan Prolific fashion designer Coco Chanel is known for her outspoken, ambitious nature almost as much as she is for her revolutionary fashions and iconic fragrances. As the only fashion designer included on Time magazine's list of … [Read more...]
PARIS HAUTE COUTURE WEEK: A ROUNDUP
Now that Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week has come to an end, it's time to dish about the looks we loved! The six day celebration of out-of-the-box fashions from designers including Chanel, Versace, Valentino, and Louis Vuitton wowed us with looks … [Read more...]
BARBIE GETS A KARL LAGERFELD MAKEOVER
by Emily Mongan Barbie's getting a designer spin! Mattel has announced plans to launch a Karl Lagerfeld Barbie doll later this year as part of their Collector Series, and the 55th anniversary of the iconic toy. The doll will be dressed in the … [Read more...]
CHANEL’S AW14 HAUTE COUTURE SHOW
by Annie Vischer People are already reeling from the Chanel AW14 Haute Couture show that just stormed the runway in the Grand Palais in Paris. As ever it was a mass of houndstooth, brocade and mussed up tweed texturing, boxy silhouettes and … [Read more...]
GET THE ALEXA CHUNG LOOK
How better to learn how to get that 60s inspired Alexa Chung make up look, than to watch a tutorial by the girl herself and make up artist extraordinaire Lisa Eldridge? Here you go. You can thank us later. Watch below... Shop the products used … [Read more...]
NEW CHANEL EXHIBIT TO ENTRANCE SEOUL
by Annie Vischer There has been many a Chanel exhibition, but none that has been so dedicated to showing off her life of travel as the exhibition that will take up residency in Seol and run from the 30th August to the 5th october at the new … [Read more...]
CHANEL CHANCE AND A BUTTERFLY GARDEN
If you didn't make it to Chelsea Flower Show, and your mind is actually more angled towards the smells of an Eau de Toilette or Parfum rather than a garden in bloom, then Chanel's latest addition to their counter at Selfridges in London may be just … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: LONG-WEAR LIP COLOURS
by Annie Vischer Anything that makes life that little bit easier beauty wise, is a winner with us. And we have to admit that constantly re-applying lipstick is a bit of a drag. Yes there's something rather glamorous about that 50's image of a … [Read more...]
HEALTHY GLOW? CHANEL HAS IT COVERED
by Annie Vischer Last week researchers revealed the results of a sun lotion trial that they had been processing, testing the effectiveness of high-priced sun creams like Piz Buin and Hawaiin Tropic, as well as supermarket own brands. The … [Read more...]
L’OREAL BELLE BLAKE HITS CANNES IN CHANEL
by Annie Vischer We knew that the L'Oreal girls would be out in full force at Cannes, but Blake Lively's first appearance was something else. She's a Chanel belle, so a couture gown was a must. We've seen the optical illusion address on the … [Read more...]
FASHION: CHANEL RESORT 2015
by Annie Vischer Chanel's Resort collections are always showcased with aplomb. It's always a decadent affair, and this year's event was no exception. For a start it was held in Dubai. Karl Lagerfeld do things by halves? Never! Even he was a … [Read more...]
CHARLES JAMES FASHION LABEL TO BE REVIVED
There are rather a few well-known diamond labels in fashion, the likes of Chanel, Dior, Versace. And one diamond became somewhat lost and forgotten about in recent years. But now, in 2014, it has been found and is set to be polished off and restored … [Read more...]
KARL LAGERFELD SHOOTS KRISTEN STEWART FOR CHANEL
Kristen Stewart is set to front the latest campaign for Chanel, and these behind-the-scenes shots give un an insight into what we can expect from it. Think cornrows, think fringing, think a smokey eye mixed with navaho style. The campaign was … [Read more...]
FREJA BEHA ERICHSEN FOR ZADIG & VOLTAIRE
by Valirie Morgan Zadig & Voltaire have collaborated with Danish model Freja Beha Erichsen to launch a new capsule collection of clothing for spring/summer 2014. From T-shirts to denim and leather jackets to handbags, the collection draws … [Read more...]
NEW KIDS ON THE BASE BLOCK: BOBBI BROWN & CHANEL
by Annie Vischer Two of the biggest names in coverage have launched brand new foundations this season, and they couldn't be more different. Bobbi Brown have released yet another Katie Holmes campaign to launch their new Bobbi Brown Skin … [Read more...]
RIHANNA SET TO RECEIVE CFDA FASHION ICON AWARD
by Valirie Morgan As if her continual domination of the music charts wasn't enough, Rihanna will soon be joining the ranks of style icons Kate Moss, Lady Gaga and Iman as fashion royalty. The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced … [Read more...]
INES DE LA FRESSANGE FOR UNIQLO
by Annie Vischer It's nearly upon us! The launch of the much anticipated fashion collaboration between ex model and fashion figure Inès de la Fressange and Uniqlo. Look out for its launch into stores on the 20th March. Inès de la Fressange, … [Read more...]
COLOUR POPPING BEAUTY
by Annie Vischer We're all just about getting our spring head on. We're in March for one, normally, but not this year, the Easter month. The sun is shining, the grass is greener, and daffodils are starting to pop up here and there. In short, … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: BEN YOUNGS
by Annie Vischer He won his first England cap against Fiji in November 2012 and since then Ben Youngs has proved himself to be one of the bright young things in rugby union. He's part of the squad for this year's RBS 6 Nations tournament, and … [Read more...]
CANDY COUTURE AT CHANEL AW14
by Annie Vischer The Chanel AW14 show at Paris Fashion Week was one colourful crowd pleaser. The coats were block primary colours, the tweed was technicolor, the footwear of choice was trainers, and the accessories? Why the accessories were … [Read more...]
PARIS FASHION WEEK: CHANEL AW14
by Annie Vischer Chanel is always one of the most anticipated shows at Paris Fashion Week, and no wonder. They don't just parade a collection down the catwalk, they put on the show. One big show. And the theme? Always a product of thinking … [Read more...]
MTV EMAs 2013: A STAR STUDDED ROUND UP
by Annie Vischer When fans from around the world cast an incredible 292 million votes to support their favourite artists, you know this is a music a event to sit up and take notice of. Amsterdam played host to the annual award show this … [Read more...]
CHANEL SS14 AT PARIS FASHION WEEK
by Annie Vischer The Grand Palais in Paris once again played host to one of the most anticipated shows of the season, this time transformed into an art gallery worthy of the spectacular designs that were to hit the runway. Guests were treated … [Read more...]