Giles

LONDON–Once the last piece of mirrorball confetti hit the floor at Burberry, showgoers blinked their way into the sunlight smiling. It seemed to many that the crescendo of the week would also be a good place to end LFW—but anyone who continued down the show roster to Ashish was in for a treat.

If Giles flew the flag for kitsch Britannia with his show, Ashish answered with a Gaga-‘n-Beyonce “Telephone”-video vision of the glitzy American West. The opening salvo of, “Don’t f**k with me, fellas!” set the tone, telling us to expect to meet a good-time gun-slinger of a gal—someone ready to ride anywhere in her sequin-emblazoned bandanna top.

With the cow-print blazers, oversized paisley basketball shorts and flame-grilled motifs ALL in sequins, as well as boots hand-painted with cacti, horseshoes and McDonald’s and Coca-Cola branding; and even tall Native American headdresses, the show was wild, but that was the point. Ashish always puts on a fun show—the models looked like they were having a great time, and front rowers’ feet didn’t stop bouncing to the tunes through the entire show.

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Swarovski just released the list of shows it’ll be sponsoring for Spring 2011. The roster is long, but distinguished:

Prabal Gurung
Juan Carlos Obando
Erdem
GILES
Marios Schwab
Richard Nicoll
Mark Fast
JW Anderson
Holly Fulton
Henry Holland
Michael van der Ham
Louise Goldin

What does a Swarovski sponsorship afford designers?

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Buy–and Hang out With–Matthew Williamson. Simultaneously: The British designer’s colorful wears go on sale today at noon on Gilt Groupe. Before you buy, watch this awesome video of Matthew hanging out at his Meatpacking District Store. {Gilt Blog} Wear Your YSL on Your Sleeve: Just in case you feel the need to profess your undying [...]

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It might be May, but fashion’s diving head first into fall. Pants and jackets should hit shelves next month, September cover girls are probably being discussed and most houses have started, if not finished, shooting their fall ad campaigns. Ricardo Tisci cast a co-ed crew for his runway last season, and he’s carried the theme [...]

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During New York Fashion Week, Britt had a bit of a conniption over the masses of velvet sweeping the runways. By the end of Paris, I was also having a conniption. But this time, it was a good thing. And it was over camel. I’ve been wearing more khaki over the last couple of seasons, [...]

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In a perfect world I’d just wrap up all of Paris, stick it in my suitcase, and bring it back to New York–the collections, Laduree, the cheese, the sunshine–but instead I’ve narrowed it down to ten things I can’t live without. (We’re operating in dream world, obviously.) 1. Lace tops & bell bottoms from Rochas. [...]

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PHOTO COURTESY JAK&JILWhat happens when Giles makes the most amazing perfect fantastic Dinosaur bag for Spring 2010? Editors steal it. A lot of the best things on the runway – and by best we mean most fun to look at, not most practical or well made – don’t get put into production, like the Nina [...]

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New Look, the British high street shop that’s done collaborations in the past with everyone from Luella to Giles to Tatty Devine, plans on hopping back on the London Stock Exchange. The second-largest women’s retailer in the U.K. wants to raise money–about $1 billion–in order to spruce up its existing stores and also build new [...]

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Not Lara: We thought LOVE’s third issue meant naked Lara, but it means naked Jeneil Williams, too. The issue hits stands next week, good luck finding time to read it! {Models} Pitti Chic: What happens when the men of fashion descend on Florence and talk shop? A solid roundup of Pitti Uomo, and broken plates [...]

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If you have a body like Lara’s, you don’t cover it up. But since it’s not appropriate to be naked at your wedding, the next best thing is a corset. Giles celebrated curves and flesh with a spring show that offered up a number of these pieces. This dress was by far the most dramatic, and we think it would make just as great a statement coming down the aisle as it did the runway.” ?>
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Lara doesn’t exactly seem like the type to wear a mock turtleneck, but with some sexy black lingerie underneath, this exquisite lace number could work.” ?>
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When Steff suggested this dress, everyone gasped in agreement. It’s the perfect long sheath, and it just might be our top choice. We even love it in the black.” ?>
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We’re not sure whether Lara will go long or short, but if she’s leaning towards the latter, then this nude dress could be a beautiful and unconventional option.” ?>
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Lara would look like a walking Calder in this dress. Perhaps she could wear this to the reception party–it would have so much movement when she dances!” ?>
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This delicate, wispy dress is what wedding dreams are made of. It screams romantic.” ?>
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If Lara and David are considering a destination wedding, then perhaps she should also consider this dress. Pucci’s breezy gown is well-suited for a sandy beach and blue skies.” ?>
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Masterpiece. As Rachel Zoe would say, this dress is \”stupid beautiful.\”" ?>
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For a more minimal look, this stark white, long skirt and jacket would be nice. And we’re loving the cleavage.” ?>
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If Lara’s feeling sexy, she should go for this. As Steff says, \”It’s sexy all over while feigning purity.\” Plus, it’s sure to show off her best assets.” ?>

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