There’s a clear line of association between futurism, the 1920s, and bobs. The strongest iconography of the first two is inarguably 1927′s Metropolis, the film that set about making sure that, for at least the next hundred years, any marriage of the 1920s with roboticism would recall it to memory. Thus it’s hard to view these images of Alessandra Ambrosio, slogganed with the word FUTURESHOCK…

If you didn’t catch the glitter-filled extravaganza that was the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, don’t worry – you can still get your fix of skyscraper legs and energetic winks via the web. A Victoria’s Secret runway show is not a normal runway show. Its producers don’t want viewers to be thinking along the practical lines of which bra they might pick up next time…

The Victoria’s Secret show 2011 will be on the runway in a matter of hours. Anticipated for it’s energy, entertainment value and star power as much as for it’s lingerie, the question isn’t just what will be on the catwalk but who. So who can we expect to see bounding down the runway this year, wings fluttering, eyelashes batting, kisses blowing with targeted determination towards…

Dear Victoria’s Secret, I respect you. This I cannot deny. It’s a respect that comes largely out of how exceedingly successful at creating your business you’ve been. After all, you’ve created a label that so many people perceive to be a luxury fashion house, and yet it isn’t. For one, your goods are not made by artisans. And then there’s the fact that your stores…

With 70s fashion back in full force, Alessandra Ambrosio gives her own off duty model take on the flared trousers revival. While still making a statement this cut, flared from below the knee, is the sort that you should be avoiding if you’re looking at flares and bell bottoms as a statement for the season. Follow the link to the flared trousers article to find…

The Spring / Summer 2011 campaign from Dolce & Gabbana could be a scene from a movie filled with drama, action, and of course fine fabrics and stunning ensembles.

Unsurprisingly the Victoria’s Secret 2011 Swimwear catalogue includes an abundance bikinis including a glittering gold bikini and another which appears to be bejewelled. I’m sure you’ll be pleased to know neither of those topped our list of favourites from the collection. Instead we give our nod to the asymmetric cutaway monokini modelled by Alessandra Ambrosio below. Strange tan lines be damned.

Before you’re deluged with actual pictures and videos from the 2010 Victoria’s Secret fashion show, which hit the catwalk last night, here’s a look at the show’s behind-the-scenes fittings which Victoria’s Secret, ever brand focussed, have dubbed “Fit for an angel.

Late last week Daniel talked about the role of Photoshop in fashion. May we just quickly expand on the point that there are “instances where photoshopping simply goes too far” and note that one thing Photoshop should definitely not be used for is to render Alessandra Ambrosio legless. Slimming with Photoshop, though not in Alessandra’s case, may be inevitable, but this kind of weight loss…

It seems that LOVE magazine is unable to take a wrong step. Their amazing third issue featured an homage to Helmut Newton that was not only a massive hit but also provided some