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TFW diary: Golnaz Ashtiani takes us on a Roman Holiday

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Golnaz Ashtiani Spring 2012

Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani

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Following the ‘60s trend seen on runways this season and earlier last week at Pink Tartan, TFI 2011 winner Golnaz Ashtiani’s showed a Roman Holiday–inspired collection for Spring 2012. White, pastel yellow, purple, and mint green provided a sophisticated colour palette worthy of Audrey Hepburn’s princess in hiding, Anya Smith. Ashtiani kept things modern with colour-blocking blouses and dresses, flowing silk with ruffles, and exaggerated shoulders on dresses and blazers. Intricate pleating also came into play and was layered under a sheer mint dress. Taking my imagination to a far-away place and time, Ashtiani’s collection is certainly worthy of a runway princess.
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FASHION Plates: Get Beyoncé’s “Countdown” look!

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She’s done it again. Pregnant and fabulous in her new video for “Countdown,” Beyoncé channels famous art, fashion, and dance styles from the past including Andy Warhol and Audrey Hepburn. Aside from her chic dancing, Beyoncé’s lust-worthy style in the video has us coveting every look. Here’s our list of everything you need to get the video’s look.

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Mega-model and up-and-coming actress Natalia Vodianova talks film, photo shoots and her fall fashion must-haves

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Natalia Vodianova My Style

Natalia Vodianova My Style

By Laura deCarufel

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What’s your approach to modelling?
“It’s like acting for me. I always try to understand the inspiration behind the photo shoot—the woman, film or book that we’re translating into a photograph.”
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Ones to watch: Tze Goh moulds a simple statement

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Though temporarily overshadowed by Spring’s ode to the thrills and frills of the decadent ’70s, have no fear: Minimalism is still being championed by the likes of Phoebe Philo at Céline, Raf Simons at Jil Sander, as well as a number of young designers such as Central Saint Martins grad Tze Goh. Born in Singapore, he moved to New York to study at Parsons New School for Design and eventually relocated to London, where he is currently based.
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Fashion news: Crystal Renn still a “solid size 10,” discounts for mullets and behind the scenes of a Vuitton ad

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Check out the behind the scenes of the Louis Vuitton Fall ad campaign. [Youtube]

After being in the news for looking surprisingly thin in recent photos, Crystal Renn‘s agent asserted she was still a “solid size 10.” She’s been hiking a lot lately, perhaps explaining why she looks so toned. [The Cut] Read our interview with Crystal Renn from the August issue. Read more »


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Fashion news: iconic dresses of the last 50 years, American Apparel in peril and Versace makes a cell phone

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Versace has just announced the launch of its first cell phone. The gold-plated Versace Unique comes with a 5 megapixel camera and a sapphire crystal  screen. The iconic Medusa logo is also engraved on the leather back. Sigh, better start pinching those pretty pennies now. [Engadget via Racked]

A UK online poll revealed its ten most iconic dresses of the last 50 years. On the list? Audrey Hepburn‘s black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Marilyn‘s white halter and Bjork‘s wrap-around-swan. The number one spot went to Geri Halliwell‘s Union Jack dress, which some might debate is actually a shirt. [Telegraph] Read more »


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A cache of Audrey Hepburn’s clothes is up for auction

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A Givenchy haute couture jade velvet cocktail dress from 1967. Audrey was photographed wearing the dress while dancing with Mel Ferrer.

A pristine collection of some of the most recognizable pieces worn by Audrey Hepburn during the 1950s and ’60s will be up for auction on December 8 in London. The curator of the Passion for Fashion sale, Kerry Taylor (kerrytaylorauctions.com), has some of the most elegant pieces on offer, many designed personally for Hepburn by couturier Hubert de Givenchy. Hepburn has often been regarded as Givenchy’s muse, though she is known to have worked alongside the famed designer, who credited her eye for selecting and sometimes toning down the detailing of his garments as the key ingredient in her timeless style. (Gallery after the jump) Read more »


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Street style: Lady in red

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may1809lovely_smLovely in…classics with a twist

Where: Yorkville

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