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CFDA Awards, by Sarah Raphael
Jun 16, 2009
Last night the designer and muse elite gathered at New York’s Lincoln Centre for the CFDAs, (Council of Fashion Designers of America), the Oscars of the fashion world. The Rodarte sisters, who have attracted impressive support from US Vogue editor Anna Wintour, picked up the Womenswear Designer of the Year award, reportedly calling their mum immediately after to share the good...more
Vogue Editor makes a stand, by Sarah Raphael
Jun 15, 2009
The size zero debate has, over the last few years become run of the mill; Erin O’Connor and The Model Health Inquiry are doing their part to stop malnutrition, but the fashion labels continue to send out size zero sample clothes and continue to use size zero models. British Vogue editor, Alexandra Shulman wrote a letter to the major fashion houses including Karl Lagerfield, John...more
David Beckham is...Pants Man, by Sarah Raphael
Jun 12, 2009
Phaw! Becks looks like the badass tattooed prince waiting to climb Rapunzel’s plait. Have you ever seen such oily goodness? David Beckham’s latest campaign for Emporio Armani was unveiled in an 11ft billboard in Selfridges yesterday to an eager crowd. The Beckhams were both present in store to receive the billboard. David commented, ‘I don’t...more
Ford sees amber and drives away! by Sarah Raphael
Jun 11, 2009
Amber Rose appeared on the radar at London Fashion Week earlier this year. I was sat across from her and her celebrity superstar-turned fashion designer boyfriend Kanye West at Peter Jensen, and I almost forgot to look at the clothes. Now let’s get the elephant out of the closet first, Amber is bald. Her fearless haircut is probably what most intrigues people. ...more
The sorting hat shouts 'Burberry' for Emma Watson! by Sarah Raphael
Jun 10, 2009
You’d be amazed what a flick of eyeliner and a trench coat could do. Weedy little Hermione Granger has come of age, unveiled as the new face of Burberry, following the footsteps of previous British babes Kate Moss, Agyness Deyn, Rachel Weisz and Stella Tennant. Daniel Radcliffe eat your heart out, Emma looks hot! Burberry’s muggle designer Christopher...more
Christian Lacroix - time to say goodbye? by Sarah Raphael
Jun 9, 2009
The credit crunch is fundamentally opposed to fashion, one is about hard brutal facts, the other about aesthetic, aspirational beauty. Some savvy fashion labels are just as concerned with business as beauty, and those are the ones to weather the crunch. But others, like Christian Lacroix are dreamers and in these times, dreams are literally coming apart at the seams. Lacroix...more
Our Boss proves she's the top shopper...
Jun 8, 2009
She took on The Apprentice and won. Now, Michelle has proven that not only is she a damn good business woman, she's also not half bad at shopping and bargain hunting either. We said our goodbyes last week and she jetted off to Singapore to represent the UK in a grueling um, shopping challenge. The aim was to prove her ability to find the best bargains amongst the sea of shops in...more
Grazia's Top of the Pops by Sarah Raphael
Jun 4, 2009
Fashion junkies hoard over to Westfield this morning for the grand opening of Grazia’s pop-up charity shop. The queues are already mounting, and we can see why, with a label list spanning from classics like Burberry, YSL and Manolo to catwalk sensations Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney and London’s golden boy Christopher Kane. Mary ‘Queen of Shops’ Portas is...more
Lindsay Lohan's new role? by Nadia Bean
Jun 4, 2009
We all know Lindsay’s film career may not be going from strength to strength but apparently her fashion one could be. Following the success of her leggings line in the States, LiLo could well be heading for a ‘creative consultant’ position at a prominent french fashion house. House of Emanuel Ungaro are said to be in discussions with the Mean Girls actress to create a bit of...more
Scout's new home by Nadia Bean
Jun 4, 2009
It’s all change for London’s fashion scene this September. Not only is London Fashion Week moving to the glorious Somerset House, Vauxhall Fashion Scout is moving on too. Yes, London’s largest off schedule catwalk event is rehoming to Covent Garden’s Freemasons’ Hall, just a few minutes away from Somerset House. Vauxhall Fashion Scout's director explained the...more
Moss makes a stand by Sarah Raphael
Jun 3, 2009
Has anyone noticed that Kate Moss’ alleged pregnancy hasn’t really materialised? A few months ago the rumour was splashed across every news page, with people willing to put their lives on the line testifying to its truth. Kate Moss is the mute model; Britain’s biggest superstar and yet the only thing we really know about her are the contours of her face (and...more
FOR SALE - Roberto Cavalli by Sarah Raphael
Jun 3, 2009
Will he or won’t he? Robert Cavalli has got himself into some trouble, owing 21 million euros to banks. Cavalli’s net profit dropped a wapping 90.6 % in 2008, defying the luxury market’s claim that it is weathering the credit crunch fine thank you very much. Just a week ago, the designer commented that he was, “not so sure [he] wanted to sell”, but a...more
