Written by Tania Braukämper on 14 Feb 2012
In a recent interview, Victoria Beckham confirmed the correlation between wearing one of her own dresses and its sales figures. That correlation, she expressed, is very much a positive one.
So it's understandable that, in being both the designer of and the public representative of, her own brand, Victoria Beckham sticks to creating the kind of silhouettes she's often seen cutting.
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 13 Feb 2012
View all the catwalk photos of the Ruffian autumn (fall) / winter 2012 showing at New York fashion week.
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Written by Tania Braukämper on 13 Feb 2012
The FT talks to Victoria Beckham, The Talks talks to Frances Ford Coppola, and we talk to two beautiful winged creatures otherwise known as Doutzen Kroes and Lindsay Ellingson. All that talking done, it’s time for you to do some reading. After the break, a link round up of 5 weekend reads.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 11 Feb 2012
We’re into February and well beyond thinking about our 2012 calendar situations. But while it may be too late to make it into our calendar round-up, it’s never going to be too late to enjoy viewing this calendar from VMan’s 25th issue. Shot by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Carine Roitfeld, this one gets 12 of the biggest models and Victoria’s Secret angels into its …
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 11 Feb 2012
While the life of a Victoria’s Secret supermodel involves, no doubt, a constant barrage of fan-like adoration from all sides, ask Lindsey Ellingson about true love and it’s not a definition that comes easily. At the launch of Victoria’s Secret’s new Gorgeous Push-Up Bra and new fragrances Simply Gorgeous and Bombshell in Love, we got the lovely Miss Ellingson pondering on that question. And if …
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 9 Feb 2012
Think of Victoria’s Secret and the first thing that’s likely to spring to mind, save for their models themselves, is their annual fashion show. That’s what we, the public, see. But I think I’ve finally determined what Victoria’s secret actually is: each Valentine’s Day is actually an ever bigger milestone than any catwalk that can ever be held. After all, as The Troggs mused, love …
Written by Tania Braukämper on 28 Jan 2012
The new go-to girl for sports-themed shoots? Candice Swanepoel maintains the toned, tanned limbs to pull off that title – one of the many upsides to having a contract with Victoria’s Secret, one would suppose. Last time it was a shoot by Terry Richardson for Harper’s Bazaar, now it’s this particularly bronzed looking photo series for February’s issue of Vogue China.
Written by Shitika Anand on 26 Jan 2012
Rummaging through your grandmother’s jewellery box has never been more prestigious and important than now. And when you do so, keep a vigilant eye out for cameo jewellery.
They could be tagged as vintage bestsellers or a secret to dressing like the royals; but cameo jewellery is here to stay as an accessory trendlet in 2012. Read on for details of how to wear it.
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 21 Jan 2012
Backed by enough animal print to turn even Roberto Cavalli’s head, Victoria Beckham covers the March 2012 edition of Numero Tokyo. You’ll find the full cover after the break.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 19 Jan 2012
Alexander McQueen's pre-fall 2012 silhouette is a classically feminine one. One in which the waist is never in danger of getting lost or overlooked, so cinched is it. Designer Sarah Burton has a way of starting out the collection in a tailored, sharp way that feels restrained, almost cautious, as if she's easing into it - and then with a gasp things flourish and become inordinately beautiful. And Victorian, in this case.
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