
Blogs > Clothes & AccessoriesHow To Wear: GoldOne of Autumn's biggest trends sees black and gold reunited in plush fabrics and decadent detail. Think deep black velvet and suede, gold threading and brocade. For something more suitable for daytime wear, opt for simple fabrics or demin set off by gold accessories. If you're on the sunny side of the world, you can easily pick the trend up and bring it into Summer mode, with pieces that will carry over to Autumn and Winter.
DO: Tom Ford Plans Luggage and JewelleryTom Ford is set to design a collection of luggage and high-end designer jewellery, adding to his already popular range of accessories. The new collection will launch after his own Madison Avenue boutique opens in April 2007, FWD reports.
Kurkova Models Victoria's Secret Diamond BraIt may never be purchased, and is certainly not the most practical of undergarments. But the 2006 Victoria's Secret dream bra sure is pretty. Worth US $6.5 million, it contains 2,000 flawless diamonds and has a 10-carat diamond brooch as its centerpiece. Karolina Kurkova has been chosen as the model of this year's uber-glam diamond bra.
From Vogue UK. High Tied Knickers for Low Rise JeansHigh waists may be creeping their way back (or should I say up) into fashion, but for many still clinging to their hipsters, wayward knickers rising above jeans are still a problem. One solution: High Tieds. These knickers have a sash sewn into them which rises above the hemline to be tied in a bow around the waist. That's one interesting way to tackle the problem...
Source: KnickersBlog. She's back and She's BoldAnn-Sofie Back shows off her boldest collection at London Fashion Week. After launching her own label in 2001, she has continuously succeeded in offering an alternative to other designers with her pieces being inspired by normality. This week is no exception with her line showing that the mundane can, indeed, be exciting.
Like Marajoara in their recent collection, this designer has used 'real women' in the past to promote her designs. The Swedish designer has not failed to impress, with reported new stocklists picking up her garments this season.
Kate Moss Confirmed For TopShopShe's the darling of the fashion world, the envy of millions, and the style icon for a few million more, and it seems that Kate Moss is just about to make life a hell of a lot easier for people after her style. We've mentioned it already, but this time it's official - 2007 will see the launch of 'Kate Moss for TopShop'.
Roland Mouret and Gap Join ForcesThe trend toward designer / store collaborations continues with the announcement of Roland Mouret for Gap. According to Vogue UK: A line of ten dresses... from the man who created the Galaxy dress will put Gap in the running for plenty of cash come November 7, when they are due to go on sale in the UK and France. Even better, three of Mouret's designs will be sold as part of the Gap (PRODUCT) RED collection - 50 per cent of the profits they generate will go to The Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria that was set up by Bono and Bobby Shriver earlier this year. One of Mouret's famed designs:
Kate Moss to Design for TopshopAfter Kate Moss' style without the designer price tag? Rumour has it that Kate is about to sign a deal for 1 million British pounds to design a range for Topshop. The Daily Mirror reports: ![]() Nina Ricci Snaps up Oliver TheyskensWe may well have said goodbye to Rochas recently, but Oliver Theyskens isn't ready to give up yet. The Belgian designer, 29, has been hired by the Paris house of Nina Ricci and will likely show his first collection next March for Autumn 2007.
From SassyBella. Kit Willow for Portmans, AustraliaIn what would seem to be a rather unusual pairing, Kit Willow has teamed up with Portmans for a capsule collection.Portmans and internationally renowned Australian designer Kit Willow, have combined forces in an exclusive collaboration of seven signature dresses entitled "The Dream of a Dress".Renowned for romantic shapes and feminine fabrics, Willow launched in 2003 and have been going strong since.
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