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All posts under ‘Giles’
By FASHION Staff | March 11th, 2011 | 3:17 pm
After a long and exhausting month of shows (it’s a hard life… we know), we’ve finally had a few minutes to digest the thrills and frills that we saw on the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris. So, here they are. Our top ten hits, in no particular order. (Ordering them would be like choosing favourite children, and we simply CANNOT go that far… )
By Sarah Nicole Prickett | February 22nd, 2011 | 4:58 pm
Left: Mark Fast. Right: Giles. Photography by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/Getty Images
I knew the David Koma show would be black and white and dotty all over when Daphne Guinness ⎯beer heiress, patron saint of designers and stranger to colour ⎯arrived. Sure enough, the first look was a super-minimal cream sheath with black leather dots, in rows of varying size, appliqued on sleeves and skirt. Then came a black wool capelet and a swingy leather midi-skirt, both perforated with great big polka dots. The circle motif spiralled into delightful madness: swirling patterns; leather and wool mashups; screenprinted, polka-dotted faces. I hated only the blog-rave soundtrack and, in that spirit, the balls of fun fur Koma tacked onto otherwise great pieces. He’d have been better off leaving black and white alone. Would Daphne wear a kool-aid blue fur peplum or a sun-yellow stole? I don’t think so.
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By Septembre Anderson | September 21st, 2010 | 12:15 pm
Daphne Guiness arrives at the memorial for Alexander McQueen in London. Photography by Indigo/Getty Images
Friends, family and the fashion elite, including Naomi Campbell, Stella McCartney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss and Daphne Guiness, gathered at St. Paul’s Cathedral for a memorial for Alexander McQueen during London Fashion Week. Speakers included Anna Wintour, Suzy Menkes and milliner Philip Treacy spoke at the service and Björk performed “Gloomy Sunday.” [Vogue] Read more »
By Rebecca Tay | September 21st, 2010 | 11:30 am
ERDEM Spring 2011. Photography by Samir Hussein/Getty Images
I love London. I haven’t spent much time here–a day in transit here, a week or two there–so what’s been particularly brilliant (to borrow a very British descriptor) is when designers host their fashion shows off-venue. The Topshop space, which has hosted the Topshop Unique, Richard Nicoll, and Peter Pilotto shows, is an old EuroStar rail location, and last night, Matthew Williamson converted the old Battersea Power Station into an all-white, slick catwalk. It was amazing. Today, Erdem‘s show took place in a garden, and Nicole Farhi presented at the Royal Opera House. Some design houses hold their shows at their headquarters–Burberry’s afterparty last year was at its huge, multi-story office on Horseferry Street; Paul Smith‘s show on Monday was at the company’s London home on Kingsway–which gives you a nice glimpse of the brand’s aesthetic at its best. It’s like fashion show sightseeing!
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By Lara Tobin | April 19th, 2010 | 12:45 pm
GILES Spring 2010. Photography by Peter Stigter
Rumour has it that Giles Deacon may take over as the revolving-door role of creative director for Emanuel Ungaro. Deacon was spotted with Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah last Friday in Paris, and in the world of fashion gossip that obviously means they’re working together. [Vogue UK]
Catherine McNeil‘s girlfriend, Aussie MTV host Ruby Rose, apparently confirmed their engagement to Women’s Day and they were both in L.A. recently sporting engagement rings. Rose later said on Twitter “I have never in my life spoken to womans day, i have never even met anyone from that magazine?” [The Cut, Herald Sun]
Supermodel favourite Azzedine Alaïa said that he’d like to do a collection for H&M and we would like to see it happen. [Fashionista]
Breaking: Zac Posen goes shopping at Target and picks up light bulbs, duct tape and penne. [NYMag]
TheOutnet has responded to Friday’s $1 crash and burn sale, saying, “…we are very sorry to all those who didn’t get to buy anything at the sale, but delighted for the thousands of lucky ones amongst you that did walk away with a £1/$1 bargain from theOutnet. With each event we are working hard to fix issues that arise, and want to say that we fully intend to offer you further bargain shopping opportunities in the future.” Do you forgive and forget about those $1 no-boutins? [Racked]
The fashion world went crazy last week after seeing Lady Gaga carrying a marker-customized Hermès Birkin. Artist Terence Koh has released images of himself drawing more Japanese characters on the coveted handbag, so that it’s now entirely covered. Do we smell a cry for collaboration? [Fashionista]
We have celebs to thank for the return of shapewear; Oprah, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Alba have chatted about their underpinnings and Lady Gaga is just plain wearing corsetry as clothes. All this, ahem, exposure has apparently sparked 10.6% rise in sales since March 2009. [WWD]
Runway fashion inspired by cartoon characters? Check out the side-by-sides here. [Stylecaster]
By Lara Tobin | March 3rd, 2010 | 11:27 am
A 13-minute film noir starring Agyness Deyn has just been released. Titled Mean To Me, the short flick is set in the 1930s with vintage-style gowns courtesy of Zac Posen. [StyleList]
Although Naomi Campbell reportedly struck again (sorry for the pun), no legal action will be taken. The supermodel was questioned by the NYPD after allegedly slapping and punching her driver, and slapped with a harrasment report, which doesn’t have any penalties or subsequent charges. [Vogue UK] Read more »
By Anna Cipollone | October 22nd, 2009 | 3:15 pm
Photography by Peter Stigter
FitFlop, the shoes that tone your leg muscles while you walk, have signed Anna Sui to design a special edition pair. Did someone get their hands on a pair of Uggs and a Bedazzler? Even Anna Sui can’t work her magic on these. [The Cut]
Better know a blonde with The Pipeline’s handy chart. [Refinery 29] Read more »
By Jennifer Campbell | July 21st, 2009 | 1:22 pm
Photography by Peter Stiger
Christian Lacroix may have a buyer in Bernard Krief Consultants, which would save it from Pierre Cardin-like licensing fate. [WWD]
Celeb hairstylist Ted Gibson joins Stacy and Clinton on What Not To Wear, replacing Nick Arrojo. [Beauty Counter]
The V&A hosted a retrospective with Giles Deacon for their Fashion in Motion series. Dazed has a video and interview from the show. [Dazed & Confused] Read more »
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