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The Twitterverse was all…a-twitter this weekend over the 5-minute war launched between two titanesses of R&B, Ciara and Rihanna. The fur went flying after Ciara paid a visit with Joan Rivers on E!’s Fashion Police and mentioned a recent unpleasant encounter she had with RiRi. Then Rihanna set out to prove how unpleasant she can really be, in 140 characters or less.
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Swans, leopards, all of the animals were let loose at this year’s Grammys. Florence Welch and Nicki Minaj wore Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci Spring-Summer 2011 to the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, and they looked a little more than goofy. The proportions, the cut-outs, nothing is working for me as I observe their red carpet photos. But decide for yourself – what do you think of these over-the-top Givenchy outfits?
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“Natasha is the New Brunette Who Loves Her New Prints.” Supermodel Natasha Poly is featured in a new, colorful spring fashion spread shot by photographer Willy Vanderperre for V Magazine #69.
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Hunky albino Stephen Thompson is the latest star of Givenchy‘s Spring/Summer 2011 campaign, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott alongside honorary albinos Mariacarla Boscono, Daphne Groeneveld and Iris Strubegger.
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Recent Golden Globe nominee (Best Actress – Comedy for Easy A) and Lohan Droid 2.0, Emma Stone covers W magazine as part of their “Who’s Hot” in music, film and fashion issue, along with TRON: Legacy hunk, Garret Hedlund.
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Riccardo Tisci used texture to tell a story in the Givenchy spring/summer 2011 collection.
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Valentino’s super-sweet collection, nicely balanced with a bit of weighty symbolism in the form of cages and underpinnings that tie in with its title The Dark Side of First Love, comes courtesy of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli (proving to be the right appointment?). This is the couture collection that made me squeal. The society ladies just won’t know what to do with this one.
Karl Lagerfeld indulged in moody-hued, embellished and beaded tapestries, sometimes with matching boots (not so sure about those but then, that’s so Chanel). The first two looks are my favourites, they are divine:
The embellished transparency combined with the textured striping of this skirt and top from Jean Paul Gaultier really appeals to me. And I just love this photo of Karlie Kloss in the chic trench looking exactly like a designer’s fashion illustration come to life. The girl is not yet 18 years old and is the most sophisticated presence on the runway, and no one walks quite like her:
Dita von Teese modelled two outfits for Gaultier. Now, I’m not sure what’s going on here but I’ll assume it’s just an unfortunately timed photo and she’s not actually doing the robot, or vogueing. Or both.
Riccardo Tisci doesn’t want to show Givenchy couture anymore, he will only do private appointments so the clothes will be that much more exclusive. They were far enough out of my reach as they were but thanks for drawing that line in the sand a little deeper. Well, that’s one way it was told. Another way is that he opted for intimate presentations so the details could be fully appreciated (I like that one better.) A quick glance is all it takes to see that these opulent dresses and jackets are rich with painstakingly complex textures that are exquisite and never extraneous, and for me, that is haute couture at its most indulgent and best. And Tisci managed to do it without using black (one chocolate brown dress and jacket was close). Bravo.
According to Style.com‘s Tim Blanks “He claimed his inspiration was Frida Kahlo and her three obsessions:
religion, sensuality, and, given the painter’s lifelong battle with
spinal pain, the human anatomy. The zipper pulls were little bones, a
belt was a spinal column re-created in porcelain.” I’m a bit tired of anatomy as a theme as its been done to death in recent years (how many ribs and skulls can one take?) and Schiaparelli and Dali did it way back in the 30s, but when it’s interpreted this beautifully – who cares?
Those white sandals look a bit incongruent, no?
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LINK LOVE:Paris Haute Couture: Givenchy, Gaultier, Valentino et Chanel
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26-year-old Lara Stone married 38-year-old David Walliams last night. She wore custom Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci for the traditional ceremony held at Claridges Hotel in London followed by an after-party at Shoreditch House. Photo of the happy couple in wedding attire above.
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1. Fashion’s darling shines in a shimmering Swarovski-crystal-embroidered silk gown and pumps, by special order, Armani Privé. 212-988-9191. Bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels. 877-VAN-CLEEF.
2. Child’s play calls for tiers of tulle. Embroidered tulle and silk dress, cuffs, and booties, by special order, Chanel Haute Couture. 33-1-4286-2800. Childrenswear: Pajamas, Burberry. Scarf, Tom Ford.
3. Picture-perfect in an embroidered layered-chiffon gown, by special order, Valentino Haute Couture. 212-772-6969. Necklace, Harry Winston. 800-988-4110. Sandals, Valentino Garavani. Ring, Gwyneth’s own.
4. Saddle up this season in a prize-winning ensemble. Wool riding jacket with illusion satin blouse, Scottish wool skirt, felt top hat, ascot, gloves, riding crop, and boots, by special order, Dior Haute Couture. 800-929-DIOR. Earrings, Harry Winston. 800-988-4110. Vintage shirt (worn under), stylist’s own.
5. Gwyneth Paltrow on the May 2010 cover of Harper’s Bazaar.
6. Portrait of a lady. Lace tailcoat embroidered with jet tubes and dotted lace and tulle jumpsuit, by special order, Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci. givenchy.com. Earrings, $390, José and María Barrera. Tabandeh, Washington, D.C.; 202-244-0777. Ring (left), Chopard. 800-CHOPARD.
7. Stairway to heaven. Silk velvet gown with chiffon cape, by special order, Gaultier Paris. 33-1-7275-8300. Diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels. 877-VAN-CLEEF. Charm bracelet, $4,500, Monica Rich Kosann. Bergdorf Goodman; 212-753-7300. Swarovski-crystal booties, $1,165, Christian Louboutin. christianlouboutin.com.
(harpersbazaar.com)
Photographer: Alexi Lubomirski
Gwyneth is absolutely Glowing as she appears in this “smoking hot” shoot! She is at once, sexy, sultry and seductive……sheer perfection! Of the Two covers, I love her in the black dress.
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