While we’re not sure Roberto Cavalli, who designs outfits like this and says things like this, is really in a position to be calling someone else ridiculous, we guess he, himself, does dress pretty simply. If you consider shirts unbuttoned half way down, flared jeans and sunglasses “simple.”
Kate Upton gets asked to the prom by a high school senior from LA in this strangely endearing homemade video—and she accepts! {HuffPo}
Victoria Beckham’s latest big purchase? A supermarket–presumably as space to expand her fashion lines. You can’t make this stuff up.{InStyle UK}
Want to be The Face of the UK? Naomi Campbell is working on a UK version of her modeling competition reality TV series—and auditions are currently being held. {Vogue UK}
Coco Rocha croons in Roberto Cavalli. Watch her jumping around and singing in The Hunger Magazine‘s video teaser for its fourth issue. {Grazia}
After we overdosed you on drool-worthy shoes from the Fall 2013 runways, we thought we’d push it a bit further with the best handbags from the Fall 2013 shows.
We couldn’t resist pulling some highlights of the designer’s “24 Hours with…” profile in Harper’s Bazaar below–including evidence that Cavalli may or may not be Marilyn Monroe reincarnated and that Darwin the Ikea monkey potentially belonged to him pre-home furnishing shopping spree. Take it away, Roberto…
Let me guess, you aren’t reading this post from Milan, are you? No? Me either. That’s why all of us sitting at our desks right now can be grateful that Milan’s designers have fully embraced the live stream. Can you say P-R-A-D-A? And hello Ferragamo and Gucci! So, take a bathroom break at school/work/set an alarm to wake up at 2:30 in the morning to watch from your bed, glue yourself to your smartphone/computer and relish your front row seat at Milan’s hottest shows.
The night before Roberto Cavalli‘s Fall 2012 show we spotted the designer out walking his faithful German Shepherd. He looked positively stress-free and happy–not exactly what you expect to see from a designer whose eponymous collection was to show some 16 hours later. But such is the way with Italian-born Cavalli; and his obvious joy Read more →
Marilyn Monroe Exhibit Draws Classy Fash Crowd: No angel-wing-and-thong ensembles here. A collection of rare photos of the ill-fated starlet titled Picturing Marilyn opened last night at Milk Gallery to a stylish group including Coco Rocha, Jessica Stam, and Georgina Chapman. Dree Hemingway had the honor of wearing a stunning Dior-created replica of the black dress worn my Ms. Monroe in her “Last Sitting” photographs. {WWD}
Armani Opens New Hotel, Wishes He Were an Architect: Giorgio Armani, who has just opened his newest luxury hotel in Milan and has plans for several others in Paris, New York, and London, says that he wishes he could “have a fresh start as an architect.” If only the 77-year-old had the eternal youth of fellow Italian Roberto Cavalli, he’d still have at least 43 years to make that dream a reality. {Telegraph}
Pop Stars Go Waaay Old School in Classic Paintings: Ever wondered what Beyonce would look like in Queen Elizabeth’s clothes? Or daydreamed about Justin Bieber in blue velvet 18th Century pantaloons? No? Neither had we. But now that you’re curious, here they are, in some pretty convincing re-imagined classic paintings. {MTV Style}
Lindsay Wixson Says ‘Au Revoir’ to Paris Fashion Week: The young model left Paris earlier this week after suffering from an allergic reaction caused by make-up. No particular show was blamed but we can’t imagine a face full of red make up at Victor & Rolf was good for anyone’s skin. Wixson will be missed at upcoming major shows like McQueen and Vuitton. {Vogue UK}
Armani’s Spring Collection On Screen: Giorgio Armani is the latest designer to jump on the fashion on film bandwagon. The film, entitled “The Color of the Night,” features Karen Elson in Armani’s flowing ‘Le Femme Bleue’ collection. Stills from the video can be found in the march issue of Interview. {Interview Magazine}
Lily Allen to Wed in Chanel: After starring in a Chanel handbag campaign and singing live at the house’s Spring 2010 runway show, it’s no surprise that Lily Allen has turned to Karl Lagerfeld to design her wedding dress. The singer will tie the knot with her beau Sam Cooper later this year. {Telegraph}
PARIS–So I’ve landed in fashion’s beloved city, and I’m seeing Dries van Noten, Gareth Pugh, and Rochas later on today, but amidst the 90-plus shows are a gazillion good parties. Here’s a sampling of what’s on. If you’re in town, these are what you don’t want to miss:
Roberto Cavalli’s 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Party: Tonight
The Cavalli maison is turning 40, and celebrating with a grand party at Ecole des Beaux-Arts. There will be “special performances,” which we’re betting will include Leonna Lewis and Taylor Swift, who both sat front row at the designer’s Milan show.
Vogue Paris’ 90th Anniversary Gala: September 30
Carine’s tome is turning 90, so expect this to be the best-looking party of the week. Oh, and it’s a costume ball. So wear a mask.
An astute reader sent us a tip yesterday that really caught our attention.
Spring 2010 sparked a bit of Miu Miu mania, so it’s not surprising that many people have ripped off Ms. Prada’s fanciful collection.
However, back in the fall of 2008, Roberto Cavalli used a similar quirky print motif throughout his Just Cavalli show.
This morning, WWD published a story about models edging out celebrities in fall campaigns. The publication says that European houses have booked more models than celebrities for their recent ads, and that American houses—which tend to favor models over celebrities, anyways—will likely continue in this vein for fall as well. The one exception? Madonna for Read more →
