Queen Latifah to impress fashion world with HSN

Queen Latifah, winner of Grammy, Golden Globe and SAG awards, has partnered with leading multichannel retailer HSN for the exclusive launch of the Queen Collection, her first-ever lifestyle brand. On August 27, Latifah will debut a unique collection of apparel, handbags and outerwear, and will introduce a hair extension line in September. The premiere will feature designs inspired by her personal style and design aesthetic.

Queen Latifah is an inspiration to women everywhere based on her unbridled success in music, television and film. Conscientious of her stature as a role model and fashion icon, Latifah created her new collection to inspire women to find their own personal style. The Queen Collection offers women fashionable wardrobe-building pieces of apparel and accessories at accessible prices.

"I wanted my collection to reflect my personal style while giving women the tools to build a wardrobe they can feel good in," said Queen Latifah. "I partnered with HSN because it's the ideal platform to share my story and the stories of women who inspired me. I hope to instill confidence in hundreds of thousands of women across the country."

"To truly capture the diverse aspects of this remarkable artist, we focused on creating a comprehensive lifestyle brand that encompasses apparel, accessories and beauty," said Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSN, Inc. "Queen Latifah's appeal is universal, and her ability to entertain, enlighten and empower women is sure to resonate with our customers." 

 

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Pixie Lott’s show stopping summer collection for Lipsy

Following the sell-out success of her previous two fashion collections, British pop superstar and style sensation Pixie Lott has returned with another show stopping summer collection for Lipsy.

The collection is split between two distinct themes being Pixie Party and California Dreaming which encompass Pixie’s personal style as well as this season’s hottest trends.

Pixie Party is inspired by the Lipsy girls love of partying and this seasons hottest catwalk trendsincluding; colour blocking, brights and embellishment. Key features include asymmetrical dresses, hot colours of orange, pink and layered chiffons.

California Dreaming is all about vintage inspired style. This capsule collection has everything fromplaysuits, dress and separates in summer florals, dusky pinks, and chiffons. Flashes of delicate embellishment and animal print feature across many styles and collection highlights include a super-stylish chiffon swing top and pretty print maxi dress for instant festival chic.

Commenting on the new collection Pixie said: “I’m having such great fun turning my fashion ideas into another exciting range and am overwhelmed with the response so far. This time I’ve taken my inspiration from the floaty feminine florals of the 70’s to the neon brights of the Miami party scene and what I love to wear out with my friends”.

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St. John ropes in Kate Winslet as new face

The luxury knitwear manufacturer brand, St. John has roped in actress Kate Winslet as its brand ambassador.


The actress replaced Angelina Jolie and Karen Elson who formerly endorsed the brand.


Reports regarding a row between the brand and Jolie started coming last year, when some of the media channels claimed that, Jolie had some issues regarding the outfits that she was required to put on for the brand.


The brand managers said that they roped in Winslet to endorse the 2011 line as, she best exemplifies the brand’s contemporary sensibility.


On the other hand, Winslet said that, she took up the offer as she feels that the brand symbolizes the dressing and living style of today’s women. She said that the brand’s collection is stylish and elegant, and that she is thrilled to be associated with the brand.

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Gisele Bündchen is the face of Hope lingerie line

Gisele Bundchen was amazing in her first lingerie runway show for Hope in Brazil. She revealed the surprise she had promised: she is launching of her own lingeries line, the Gisele Bündchen Brazilian Intimates, in partnership with Hope.

The guests were anxiously awaiting Gisele’s arrival and then to their surprise she announced the following: “Life is made by dreams and I am really happy to announce that, right now, you will all know the BRAZILIAN INTIMATES. My dream coming true by Hope.

The guests were thrilled by the three stunning looks that Gisele modeled on the catwalk.

Sophisticated and sensual, the “Gisele Bündchen Brazilian Intimates” line follows the latest fashion trends and technologies in lingerie.

 

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English countryside inspires Gucci for baby & children collections

For Autumn/Winter 2011-12, the Gucci baby and children collections are inspired by the English countryside.

As on the occasion of last spring’s debut, there are collections for babies (from 0 to 24 months) and for children (from 2 to 8 years old) though now with a much wider choice of colours, materials and styles.

Once again the Gucci baby collection uses the classic colours of pink and blue. But the palette also finds a fresh contemporary flair in the new hues of the season: soft grey, beige, orange and green. Similarly, materials continue to focus on softness and stretch for extra agility and ease of motion: wool, cashmere, super fine merino for the knits that in Autumn/Winter collection take on particular importance along with the goose down baby buntings and all-in-one suits.

Coloured sock and tights represent another new addition. For babies there are fine gift sets (romper, hat and bib) to pair with pure wool and cashmere baby blankets. In lovely pastel shades, they have iconic Gucci teddy bear and Gucci logo details that add an unmistakable mark of distinction. Meanwhile a feel for the English countryside comes through in the mackintosh raincoats, double breasted jacket, and tartan details. Mothers can enjoy “mummy’s bags” - travel bags complete with Gucci style baby bottle holders - and wonderfully comfortable baby carriers. 

 

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11 semi-finalists selected for Fashion Fringe

Fashion Fringe, the emerging talent platform set up by Colin McDowell in association with IMG Fashion, announced the candidate shortlist for 2011.


Following an intense day of discussion and judging, this year’s panel has finally agreed on 11 designers to go through to the next round.


They are:
Aidan Drago, Bethan Juliff, Danielle Jade Windsor, Fyodor Golan, Heidi Leung, Jiyun Lapthorne, Kimberley Giacomelli, Liz Black, Nabil El-Naya, Nika Urbas, Sam Parsons.


This year’s Fashion Fringe panel is made up of 5 hugely respected industry professionals across the following categories;

• Design: Roland Mouret
• Industry: Claudia Schiffer
• Retail: Anne Pitcher, Selfridges
• Technical: Roy Peach, London College of Fashion (represented by longstanding Fashion Fringe Mentor Angela Quaintrell)
• Media: Bel Jacobs, Metro 

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Sophie Hallette makes cut on Kate Middleton's wedding dress

After much anticipation across the globe, the ,Bridal Dress wedding gown of the century was finally unveiled and it was a vision of modern British splendor, with a French touch.


Kate Middleton, the new Duchess of Cambridge, wore a gown designed by Sarah Burton, the Artistic Director at Alexander McQueen. Made of white and ivory satin gazar and designed to emulate an opening flower, the gown featured a lace adorned bodice inspired by Victorian corsetry - a classic McQueen reference, a plunging neckline, long sleeves, and a train of more than nine cascading feet. A truly extraordinary lace was needed to exalt the dress and in a symbolic nod to time-honored traditions, Burton and the newest member of the monarchy chose Sophie Hallette, the renown French company that has been making lace since 1887.


"Everybody from the factory floor to the designers was thrilled when the news spread that our lace was on the dress," said Romain Lescroart, CEO of Sophie Hallette. "Our laces have adorned haute couture creations and luxury goods worldwide for 127 years, but this certainly marks a crowning achievement in our history for which we draw great pride."


The Sophie Hallette lace selected by Burton is an exclusive model designed in 1958 and was manufactured on artisanal looms that are more than 100 years old. The roses, daffodils and shamrocks of the particularly dainty floral motif were cut out from the original lace and hand-sewn onto the silk tulle of the decollete, sleeves and train by the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace, using a Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originates from 1820's Ireland.

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Natasha Crook wins Best Bikini Body Award

Natasha Crook is a beautiful model from Highbury, London and she has recently won the award of best beach wear, bikini body at Miss UniverseGB2011 finals. Natasha narrowly lost out to the top spot of Miss Universe GB2011 to Chloe-Beth Morgan but she did instead come away from the competition with the coveted bikini body award as judged by Naomi John CEO and Managing Director of Sandstorm Boutique.

Sandstorm Boutique are for the 2nd year the official swimwear sponsors for the event. This year all the girls were given a narrow choice of specific swimwear to wear during the cruicial swimwear round.

"The swimwear round really does show the judges who is able to compete on the world stage at the International Finals. We are delighted to give the award to Natasha. She is a lovely person and she has a great physique". commented Naomi.

Natasha is one of the top models used by the brands GHD and Laura Gellar on the shopping channel QVC. She is also a showroom model for DKNY underwear and Dynasty Dresses. Additionally she is a regular model at exibitions such as Pure and at the Birmingham NEC.

Koko & Palenki welcomes celebrity designer Nicole Richie

Koko & Palenki, South Florida’s trend setting boutique, teams up with Nicole Richie for an afternoon of style. On Friday April 29, 2011, Koko & Palenki’s Aventura Mall store will host celebrity Fashion designers, Nicole Richie from 2-4 p.m. Richie will be signing autographs and showcasing new pieces from her Spring line of House of Harlow 1960.


“Of our five South Florida locations we picked our Aventura store because it’s central to our clients coming from both the north and south,” said Pamela Garcia, President of Koko & Palenki. “This is going be a great event because our boutique is the perfect setting where fashion lovers and style icons can connect.”


In 2009 Richie launched her boho-chic line House of Harlow 1960, as a jewelry line. Since then HOH 1960 has grown into a full line featuring shoes, ready-to-wear fashion and jewelry. Koko & Palenki has been showcasing the line since its inception. The boutique now carries HOH 1960 jewelry, sunglasses and shoes. In the fall the store will also be carrying Richie’s Winter Kate line.


Nicole Richie’s appearance is going to be the first in a series designed by Koko & Palenki to bring fashion icons and celebrities to its South Florida locations. For future events Koko & Palenki customers will receive special invites to other in-store appearances.

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