Vintage
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The Birmingham Designer Vintage Bridal show
This is all set to be the year of the wedding, with no less than three Royal weddings, including the much-anticipated nuptials of William and Kate. Add into the mix the rock and roll wedding of Kate Moss, and it very much seems as if getting that special piece of paper is very much in vogue. But many brides seem to be looking to the past for their wedding inspiration. Dresses that come from a bygone era, whether actual vintage, or vintage inspired, are becoming extremely popular as brides-to-be seek that perfect look that reflects their own, unique personality. Transportation on the big day is no longer just a Rolls…
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Paris Couture week – style, celebs and Chanel
Paris Couture week should really be suffering. We are in the middle of the Worlds worst depression since the 1930s, times are undoubtably hard for a majority of the worlds populus, and Paris Couture is renowned for being the most exquisitely expensive of vestments. The beautiful, frivolous designs that could only be worn by models on the catwalk seem to be a luxury that is outdated in our modern, fast fashion society, where celebs are often pictured wearing High Street, and Lanvin, Jil Sander, Karl Lagerfeld are names that can be found in Uniqlo and H&M as well as in their own luxury boutiques. But every year Paris Couture week…
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Theoni V Aldredge – The Great Gatsby and Laura Mars
Costume designer Theoni V Aldredge died last week. The name may not be instantly recognisable to 21st century audiences, but this lady was responsible for the fabulous costumes in some of the most stylish and iconic films of the 1970s, Network, The Rose, The Eyes of Laura Mars, and, most famously, The Great Gatsby. The 1974 version of the Great Gatsby was a beautiful failure. Many felt that the leads of Robert Redford and Mia Farrow were totally miscast, and the great things expected of the film failed to materialise. But the costumes designed for this film are another story completely. Theoni V Aldredge was the designer of the stunning…
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All hail the maxi – the dress for all seasons!
In December The Sun Newspaper reported that sales of floor length gowns had doubled this year. Selfridges had reported amazing sales of maxi’s, citing a Project D blue silk dress designed by Dannii Minogue that had been a complete sell out, whilst budget chain Peacocks reported that their best seller had been a £32 off the shoulder dress. The Sun put the success of the maxi dress down to the X Factor, believing that the looks sported by Cheryl, Danni and other contestants on the show had help raise the popularity of full length dresses. But we are now a full month away from the X Factor, with maxi dresses…
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Wallis Simpson – now a 21st century style icon.
One of the most celebrated style icons of the 20th century looks set to emerge as a key influence for 2011. Wallis Simpson, the women for whom Edward VIII gave up the British throne, is the topic of the new film WE, which is currently being directed by Madonna. This will follow on from a Christmas radio play, and an appearance in a classy Channel 4 drama. Wallis Simpson, Nee Warfield, was a true style icon. She was not classically beautiful, but she knew how to dress with elegance, style and impeccable good taste. Her wit and personality, along with her effortless style, made up for a lack of typical…
