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Stylish fashion show at the ceremony of "BG Fashion icon 2012"
In the fashion show at the official ceremony of rewarding the most elegant Bulgarians – BG Fashion icon 2012 – were presented the newest collections of FEDE fashion studio, MOHITO and fashion house Junona. A special mini collection presented also the talented students of Prof. Lubomir Stoykov and Assoc. Prof. Mariela Gemisheva – Rafaela Rafaelova, Boryana Nikolova and Nikolay Bojilov.
Traditional Russian hats are very fashionable this winter
On the streets you can see dozens of women wearing big fur "caps" and not just in Russia. Worldwide big warm hats became a sensation, and a contribution to that is the last film of Keira Knightley in the image of Anna Karenina.
On the catwalk Russian hats were presented by many fashion houses. They are not only in fur but also in artificial leather in traditional autumn and winter colors.
Bulgarian fashion icons 2012 were chosen
Lili Ivanova, Alexandra Raeva, Anelia, Orlin Pavlov and Dr. Angel Enchev – those are the most elegant Bulgarians for 2012 according to the electronic magazine „Fashion Lifestyle Magazine” with Editor-in-chief Prof. Lubomir Stoykov.
The new winners of the prize “BG Fashion icon” for 2012 were chosen after online voting of the readers of the magazine, as well as from 40 leading Bulgarian lifestyle journalists and the editors of the magazine.
Penelope Cruz in red starring in the Campari 2013 Calendar
Taking the lead in this year’s Calendar is beautiful Oscar winning actress, Penelope Cruz, whilst noted fashion photographer, Kristian Schuller, shot the intense imagery.
Set to take the audience on a stunning visual voyage, the 2013 Calendar showcases Campari’s latest female protagonist in 13 vivid shots, as she engages with intriguing and mystical superstitions, such as black cats, broken mirrors, walking under ladders as well as walking on cracks.
Halle Berry on her second cover for Interview Magazine Germany
Halle Berry is on her second cover for Interview Magazine Germany - she's gone full on 70's vintage glam for the occasion. The 46 years old actress is serving up glam, retro and vintage looks for the November 2012 Issue. She is rocking platform heels and a sexy blue blouse and shades for inside the issue.
Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) 2013
Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) 2013 takes place at Fashion Tent, Plaza Senayan, from 3 to 9 November 2012. With the theme “Indonesia Today, The World Tomorrow”, this largest fashion event in Indonesia began with the collections of Lie Sang Bong, a Korean designer and the Indonesian designer Sebastian Gunawan.
In the first section, Lie Sang Bong, the Paris-based-designer, launched his collection inspired by butterflies. His couture designs were presented in irresistible palettes from blue, red, orange to green.
Bridal dresses from Skopje Fashion Week
On Saturday at Skopje Fashion Week were presented wedding dresses. There were many provocative bridal dresses and erotic outfits with transparent skirts, but the audience also saw classic wedding dresses with romantic look and elegant design.
Ermanno Scervino presented his new collection in Sofia
The Italian designer Ermanno Scervino presented in Sofia his collection Autumn/Winter 2012/2013, inspired by the grace and elegance of horses.
Through the eyes of the designer the woman this season is graceful, noble and elegant not like a gazelle, but as a mare. Clean lines and monotonous palette are the highlights of the autumn collection that received the applause from the Bulgarian fashion lovers.
The leather jacket is a must have for Autumn-Winter 2012/2013
The classic leather jackets are back in fashion this season. They are the ideal solution for the fluctuating weather conditions. This year's latest models are classic or non-standard leather jackets in eye-catching colours. Total leather look is also very popular.
Leather jackets can be worn with everything including evening dresses. Black biker jackets, classic leather jackets, elongated jackets with asymmetrical cuts as well as oversized jackets will all be trendy during the upcoming season.
The Flowers 2013 collection by Sofia Borisova - luxury and seduction
On 9 October in the HITACHI showroom fashion house Romantika Fashion presented its newest collection The Flowers – 2013 by Sofia Borisova, part of the line Woman Fashion.
Before the start of the show the businessman Nikolay Mladjov and designer Sofia Borisova welcomed their guests and each lady received a lace rose, hand-made especially for the occasion.
Dior make-up with Swarovski crystals for Spring-Summer 2013
We saw a lot of interesting creations for Spring-Summer 2013 at the catwalks in New York, London, Milan and Paris, but it was the Dior make-up that was spoken of so much.
It was created by Pat McGrath, who called it "techno butterflies". She used highly pigmented eyeshadow in bright colours, mainly blue, pink and orange hues. Delicate Swarovski crystals acted as an accent, highlighting the “winged” eyeshadow and around the inner corners to draw attention to the eye.
The Queen of Thai Silk at the Bangkok Couture Fashion Week 2012
Models presented creations of The Queen of Thai Silk at the Bangkok Couture Fashion Week 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand, 30 September 2012.
The Queen of Thai Silk is a union of seven designers from Thai and international, using fine Thai silk in their collections.
Jean Paul Gaultier fetes 80s icons at Paris Fashion Week
Jean-Paul Gaultier feted the pop and style icons of the 1980s yesterday at Paris Fashion Week with a joyful collection for Spring/Summer 2013.
From Madonna to Michael Jackson, Grace Jones to Sade - he said that they have influenced "his fashion". "Just because there's an economic crisis, doesn't mean we all have to act all miserable, and show depressing clothes," the designer joked with reporters after the show. "Why should it all be about minimalism? There's room for joy as well."
Only about 25% of the designers and brands showing at Paris Fashion Week are French
Taking a look at the schedule of designers and brands, presenting their collections at Paris Fashion Week, you can see that foreign names prevail. About 25% are the real French designers and brands, such as Balenciaga, Balmain, Sonia Rykiel, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermes, Agnes B. etc. There are many Italian and Belgian designers and fashion houses that show their collections in Paris and among the other presented countries are Great Britain, USA, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Germany, China, Japan, Singapore, India, Brazil...
Paris Fashion Week: Damir Doma Spring/Summer 2013 collection Urban 'collage'
After the end of Milan fashion week, now the fashion world looks at the collections presented at Paris fashion week, which began on 25 September, where are expected the creations for Spring-Summer 2013 of brands like Jan Paul Gaultier, Dior, Valentino and Balmain.
The Croatian-born designer Damir Doma presented his Spring-Summer 2013 collection urban 'collage' yesterday. Fluid silks are pairing with military-inspired coats and perfect detailing, mat with luminous textures.
United Nude created shoes, inspired by the Lady Gaga Fame campaign
The shoe retailer United Nude created a special model of shoes, inspired by the ad campaign where Lady Gaga is presented as naked colossus with an army of tiny good looking menfolk scaling her body.
The shoes have 12 inch high heels. They are available for purchase at the United Nude flagship stores in Paris, London and Amsterdam.
Moschino Spring-Summer 2013 collection at Milan fashion week
The Spring-Summer 2013 collection of the brand Moschino has the basics of 1960s pop art: clear lines, strong colors and bold graphic elements.
The collection includes black and white suits and dresses, paired with black or white riding hats cinched around the chin, dresses with bold flowers, repeating motifs - hearts and diamonds of playing cards and simple flowers.
Prada presented a Japan-inspired Spring-Summer 2013 collection in Milan
The fashion brand Prada presented its Spring/Summer 2013 collection on the second day of Milan Fashion Week. It is a Japan-inspired apparel line with graphic flower motifs. Although many of the pieces, including satin kimono wraps, had been given names like Mikado, Prada said she hadn't realized just how Japanese-inspired the collection is until it was finished.
The collection includes skinny satin skirts, Origami folded satin tops, kimono wraps, tunic dresses, cycling shorts, boxy fur coats and Geisha style metallic zip-up socks.
Versace Spring-Summer 2013 collection at Milan Fashion Week: Original, attractive, feminine and sexy
Original, attractive, feminine and sexy - those are the words coming to my mind looking at the Spring-Summer 2013 collection of Versace. The models were presented today at Milan Fashion Week.
The colours that dominate in the collection are black, blue, shades of gold and orange. Attractive belts are worn on the lower waist, giving a careless but stylish look. Dresses are short and sexy. A popular look is the one sleeve dress.
Anteprima Spring-Summer 2013 collection at Milan fashion week
Whole, light, shimmering. This is the season for women to inspire. To shine, with joy, elegance, confidence. A season with all the seasons within.
Layers of the retro and contemporary and high-tech, transcending. Reflecting circles of whites, golds, silvers, powders. A season for intelligence and transparency. Fine fabrics flowing, billowing. With happiness and comfort, one complementing the other. Feel the texture, the geometry.
Fashion trends for Spring-Summer 2013 from London Fashion Week
As London Fashion Week is over, we can now point some key fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2013 in the designer collections.
The combination of black and white is still favourite to most of the designers, but in some collections they combine also with the trendy blue and gray. The combinations are in geometric forms, for example in the models of Antonio Berardi and Peter Pilotto or florals in the collection of the brand Unique.
Madonna’s brother Christopher Ciccone presented his first shoe line at London Fashion Week
Christopher Ciccone, the younger brother of the pop star Madonna, who is an artist, has launched his first shoe collection.
The collection features rubber, canvas and leather footwear and has been designed for ‘anybody who likes to wear shoes, and where God made weather’, says the 51-year-old designer.
London fashion week began with a colourful collection
London fashion week began today with a fashion show of the British duo Antony and Alison, which presented a colorful collection of dresses from painted silk in celebration of the label's 25 year anniversary.
The dresses, which were initially in dark colors - black, ecru, were enriched throughout the show with blue, violet and turned to watercolors with pink and green, then in expressionism paintings in yellow and orange shades.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Spring 2013: Ralph Lauren Collection
Ralph Lauren Spring 2013 collection is elegant and stylish with long dresses and exquisite jackets with embroideries and carved leather elements. The total look of the models however is completed by elements of foreign cultures - flat-topped Spanish hats, striped Mexican serapes, silk shawls reminding of former Russian pioneers. Accessories are widely used in the collection. The highlights are long earrings, large belts, hats and berets, shawls. Fringes and ruffles and long necklines are also among the fashion trends offered for the Spring 2013 season.
Adriana Lima gave birth to a second daughter called Sienna
Adriana Lima gave birth to her second girl on Wednesday, September 12. The 31-year-old supermodel announced the news on Twitter. The girl is called Sienna. The first daughter of the model and her husband, ex-NBA player Marko Jaric is Valentina, who was born in 2009.
"The best job in the world for me is being a mom. I never thought I could love so much. I always thought, does unconditional love exist? Now I know it does because I feel it.", said the supermodel.
World's oldest supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice to the catwalk at New York Fashion Week
The 81-year-old supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice took to the catwalk twice in one day at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.
The New Yorker, who is known within the fashion industry for being the world's oldest working model, looked effortlessly chic as she showcased two contrasting ensembles, wrote Daily Mail.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week presents Spring 2013 collections in New York
As summer nears its end, the start of the international fashion week season is just around the corner. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the first major stop in the circuit of fashion’s most influential events, is gearing up for a week full of top international designers and the next generation of emerging talent, to take center stage at Lincoln Center. IMG Fashion, producer of the Event, announced the preliminary line up for New York City’s most renowned week.
Nina Dobrev at the cover of "Seventeen" magazine
The actress from "Vampire Diaries" Nina Dobrev will be the cover girl for the October issue of Seventeen Magazine. The born in Bulgaria beauty gave an interview for the magazine and made a photo shoot, showing some fall essentials like sweaters and scarves.
In the interview for the magazine she talks about her new project and the relationship with her colleague Ian Somerhalder.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley designed underwear collection for Marks and Spencer
The 25-year-old model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley had the opportunity to create her debut underwear
collection for Autograph at Marks & Spencer.
Originally the Vogue cover girl had dreams of being a designer before being "swept away" by the world of modelling.
Yves Saint Laurent Cabas wool leather bag for Fall-Winter 2012/2013
The designers of the fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent have recently created a new bag with wool shearling. Though winter is a couple of months away, there is nothing wrong in stocking up the wardrobe with the most exclusive designer accessories.
The bag YSL Cabas is made of beige wool shearling & soft black and brown leather. It can perfectly suit your formal attire. The wool element combined with the black and brown leather adds a classy touch to the look of the bag.
Sportscraft Spring-Summer 2013 collection debuts at Fashion Festival Sydney 2012
The Australian brand Sportscraft presented their Spring-Summer 2013 collection on the catwalk of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Sydney 2012 on August 24, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. The brand is established in 1914 and its one of Australia’s oldest fashion brands.
Polka dot skirts and pencil skirts, summer floral dresses, block colours, cropped pants were featured.
Nicole Kidman naked on the cover of V magazine
Nicole Kidman is topless on the cover of V Magazine's Travel Issue. The 45-year-old actress shows off her cheeks in a super short black skirt with gold chains around. The photos are made by the famous photographer Mario Testino.
The actress changed the image in which we are accustomed seeing her. Recently, the star did not even appear on worldly events and festivals, giving all her time to the family. Many even began to argue that Kidman had abandoned the film industry. The surprising shoot quickly denied the rumors.
Natalie Portman naked in a Dior ad
Natalie Portman appears naked in her latest advert for Rouge Dior Nude Lipcolor.
The range of lipcolours comes in eight shades, including a special hue, Grège #169, proceeds of which will benefit Natalie's chosen charity, the Free the Children Association. The star picked the hue specifically as it is one which she wears herself.
Cindy Crawford launches her first ready-to-wear clothing collection
Cindy Crawford will be making her designer debut when she launches her own clothing line with budget retailer C&A.
The 46-year-old supermodel is thrilled to be teaming up with the high street chain for her first design collection and she hopes her creations will make consumers feel good.
The model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is obsessed with vintage lingerie
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley decorates her bedroom with vintage underwear. The model-turned-actress, who is launching a new underwear range with Marks & Spencer, has revealed she adorns the boudoir she shares with her actor boyfriend Jason Statham with fine French camisoles and lace Brassieres.
In an interview with Style magazine, the 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' said: "Vintage underwear is particularly sensual, especially pieces from the 1930s and 1940s - that's largely down to the colours and tones.
Judith Leiber created Butterfly Kisses Crystal Cake luxury clutch
Can the bag look so tasty that you might want to eat it? It is quite possible. This question have may be asked the designers of the brand Judith Leiber, creating the clutch called Butterfly Kisses Crystal Cake.
The cake designed as a tier to tier cascading rainbow of color crystals is embellished with enamel butterflies.
Miss China is the new Miss World 2012
Miss China Yu Wenxia won the Miss World 2012 title in a competition with 116 contestants from all over the world in Ordos, China metropolis, located in Inner Mongolia, northern China.
Miss World 2011 Ivian Sarkos from Venezuela put the crown on the head of the new winner on the lavish ceremony, organized at the futuristic stadium "Dongsheng" in the city center, on the edge of the Gobi Desert.
The beauty tips of Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts takes beauty tips from her late grandfather. The 'Pretty Woman' actress - who is famed for her mega-watt smile - says one of the best bits of advice she ever received from him was to brush her teeth with baking soda.
The mother-of-three said: "I brush my teeth with baking soda. My grandfather would put a big heaping mound of it on his toothbrush. He had only one cavity in his entire life."
Linda Evangelista is shot like a superhero
The supermodel Linda Evangelista is shot by the photographer Steven Klein, styled by Edward Enninful for the September 2012 issue of W Magazine.
The 47-year star poses dressed like a superhero. Her head styling is made by Julien d’Ys. Makeup by Peter Philips for Chanel. Set design by Jack Flanagan at the Magnet Agency.
Lady Gaga defends her decision to wear fur clothes
Lady Gaga has defended her decision to wear fur.
The singer has stepped out in two animal style ensembles recently while carrying a dog but refuses to get into details about why she feels it's OK to don an animal's exterior for fashion.
She explained: "I am choosing not to comment on whether or not the furs I purchase are faux fur-pile or real because I would think it hypercritical not to acknowledge the python, ostrich, cow hide, leather, lamb, alligator, 'kermit' and not to mention meat, that I have already worn."
Farrell - the fashion label of Robbie Williams to appear in Selfridges
Robbie Williams' fashion label Farrell has been snapped up by British luxury department store Selfridges after the shop was attracted by the brand's "heritage look".
The British high end retailer has become the first luxury department store to purchase the Take That singer's clothing line - which is named after his grandfather, Jack Farrell - after being attracted by its "clear brand ethos" and "heritage look".
Michael Kors thinks every woman should have a pair of white jeans
Michael Kors thinks every woman should own a pair of white jeans. The designer is a huge fan of the light-coloured denim trousers as he thinks they look great in every season and work with lots of combinations.
He said: "The best thing in the world is to look as though you've not spent any time working on it, so it must look a bit throwaway, and as though you have just returned from holiday even if you haven't. I believe in white jeans - for winter also. You can throw on white jeans with a heavy cashmere pullover and tell people, 'Oh, I've just returned from a week in the islands.' They are both casual and dressed up at the same time."
Designer Orla Kiely creating second line for Uniqlo
Designer Orla Kiely has created a second high street collection for the Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo.
The designer will follow up her hugely successful debut for the Japanese chain - which mainly focused on T-shirts and sold out within four hours - with a line featuring dresses, shirts, hoodies and scarves.
Orla told vogue.co.uk: "After such a successful collection for spring/summer 2012, I was really happy to do another collection with Uniqlo...
Lady Gaga wears just a hat for a Vogue photo-shoot
Lady Gaga is wearing nothing but a massive pink feathered hat in the beautiful picture shot by Mert & Marcus, which appears in the pages of Vogue's 2012 September issue, marking the 120th anniversary of the magazine. The hat is designed by the legendary British milliner Stephen Jones.
The singer is also on the cover of the magazine, dressed in a purple Marc Jacobs gown.
Chanel ready to launch new Coco Noir scent
Chanel are finalising the release of their new Coco Noir scent, the third made in homage to designer Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.
The fragrance is intended to focus on the interplay between light and dark and the luminosity of black and Baroque elements.
The scent is a "luminous, transparent oriental," according to Christopher Sheldrake, perfumer for Chanel, and it has been developed by the company's master perfumer, Jacques Polge.
Katy Perry's ghd 2012 campaign
Katy Perry loved posing for more "natural" shots for her latest ghd 2012 campaign.
The 'Part of Me' singer is the hair styling brand's Global Brand Ambassador and the new black-and-white shots are less character-based than her previous campaigns.
Katy - who worked with photographer Ellen von Unwerth on the images - said...
Jennifer Lopez insists she isn't a diva in her backstage demands
Jennifer Lopez has scoffed at claims she makes outrageous backstage demands and insists she doesn't ask for anything out of the ordinary on her tours.
Jennifer Lopez insists she isn't a diva when it comes to her rider demands.
The singer-and-actress has earned a reputation as a demanding star, but Jennifer is adamant she doesn't ask for anything extraordinary backstage, she is just particular about the things she does want.
Rihanna's Rebelle is the fastest-selling celebrity perfume in the UK
The pop star Rihanna is already a real business lady. The singer is about to conquer the perfume industry.
After her first fragrance “Reb’l Fleur” was sold very well on the market, the second scent "Rebelle" is the fastest-selling celebrity perfume in the UK. Since being released in February the fragrance has sold over 2 million bottles and is expected to sell a record-breaking 4 million by the end of the year.
Stella McCartney is launching a new eco lingerie line
Stella McCartney is launching her first eco friendly lingerie line called "Stella" next month. It is designed with colorful day-to-day bras and underwear that are going to make women feel more comfortable, sexy and fashionable. "It has to fit, function and do its job", commented the British designer.
The line includes five different bra shapes, including a molded underwire, a plunge version and a strapless and seamless style. The colours are electric blue, python, pink and black. The lingerie will all be made from organic cotton and recycled metals.
International Fashion and leather show in Colombia
The summer in Colombia is full of fashion. After the recent Fashion Week Colombiamoda 2012, between July 31 and August 3, 2012, in Corferias, the main exhibition and fair venue in Bogotá, Colombia, takes place the International Fashion and leather show (IFLS). It showcases the most comprehensive offering of latest-collection products for professional buyers from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Central America, Ecuador, the Caribbean, Spain, the US, Italy, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. The shows already started and the presented models are for Spring/Summer 2013.