Julia Clancey, Designer: A tFS Exclusive Interview

The Brits are known for their mastery of the witty double entendre and their fashion-forward sensibility, but not necessarily both qualities at the same time.

Julia Clancey is one designer who combines contemporary looks of fantasy and romantic whimsy with a twisted sense of cheeky humor. (Just go to her website, and you will see what I am talking about.)

Never taking herself too seriously, Julia believes that fashion should be fun, and that a little frothy abandon is good for the temperament.

Since debuting her collection at London Fashion Week in 2004, Julia has been setting red carpets and award shows on fire with the likes of Paris Hilton, Megan Fox, and Lindsay Lohan flaunting her designs.

With editorials in Vogue, Elle and W, Julia Clancey is proving the she is the go-to designer for statement pieces that wow and pop.

via Julia Clancey, Designer: A tFS Exclusive Interview.

Candice Swanepoel bikini shoot for Zeki Triko

There are no great surprises in Candice Swanepoel’s lookbook shoot for Zeki Triko. It’s all super-clean and modern surroundings, clear blue skies and sparkling pools, sun-drenched lighting and, of course, colourful bikinis and kaftans.

via Clothing, Accessories & Lingerie blog.

43 Cute Weddingworthy Shoes (That You Can Actually Dance in)

Whether you’re the bride, a bridesmaid or a guest, you’ll be comfy—and look super chic!—in these fancy party shoes. But remember: Whichever pair you choose, test drive ‘em a few times before the big event to avoid those dreaded new-shoe blisters!

via 43 Cute Weddingworthy Shoes (That You Can Actually Dance in): Weddings: glamour.com.

Oscar de la Renta at Pre-Fall 2010 Fashion Week

via Oscar de la Renta at Pre-Fall 2010 Fashion Week.

Timo Weiland Profile: Designer

It’s not everyday you see a 20-something guy in an ascot—Chuck Bass excluded. So when Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein first met and each was sporting a version of the formal Edwardian necktie, the connection was instantaneous. They debuted a unisex collection of neckwear in the fall of 2009 (this spring marked their first full-fledged ready-to-wear line) and immediately found a niche on the set of Gossip Girl. In fact, their bow ties started making cameos on the show even before they hit the sales floors at Barneys and Takashimaya. Just don’t ask the designers which characters wore them: “We’re so busy that we’ve never actually seen an episode,” says Weiland. (For the record, it was Chuck and Blair.) He and Eckstein do, however, find time for cinema. They cite Gangs of New York and Great Expectations as inspirations, and lately a new muse has come onto their radar. “Carey Mulligan,” says Weiland. “We loved her in An Education. Her character was so effortlessly sophisticated and chic, yet she was only seventeen. That’s the way we see our girl.” Eckstein adds: “She’s someone who appreciates the art of dressing.” And you can’t put an age on that.

via Timo Weiland Profile: Designer: teenvogue.com.

Shade shifter

The mood ring may have been one of the biggest fads of the 70′s, but the fun concept behind it is inspiring beauty brands today. From blushes to lip glosses, several companies have already come out with color-changing makeup products that adjust to your own personal body temperature, thus giving you your own unique hue. Now, In The Mood is finally bringing that technology to nail polishes just in time for summer!! Available at TheMoodPolish.com for $8 per bottle, the six-piece collection includes an awesome range of shades, from a super bright orange-red to a muted lavender. Watch your nails closely as you step into a hot shower or grab an iced coffee: The color will start changing right before your eyes like magic! It’s perfect for anyone who gets easily bored with their nails, since you never know for sure what shade they’ll be…

via Beauty Blogger: Beauty: teenvogue.com.

Karl Lagerfeld Wins Legion Of Honour Award

KARL LAGERFELD received the Legion of Honour award at the Elysée presidential palace on Thursday followed by a garden party hosted by the French President himself. The custom-made award was presented in the company of Chanel owners Alain and Gérard Wertheimer, Chanel ceo Maureen Chiquet, president of the label’s fashion activities Bruno Pavlovsky, Chanel creative director of make-up Peter Phillips and Chanel muse Amanda Harlech.

via Karl Lagerfeld Wins Legion Of Honour Award (Vogue.com UK).

Galliano’s Perfect Issy

JOHN GALLIANO hasn’t decided who could best play Isabella Blow in the in the soon-to-be-made biopic.

“It’s a tough job,” he told us. “She’ll have big shoes to fill. It needs to be someone who captures the essence of Issy, who understands who she was and what she meant to everyone that knew her. She’ll also need to grasp Issy’s innate sense of style and how she represented the industry. I can’t think of anyone at the moment. I do like the idea of her being played by three different people at various different stages of her life.”

Galliano, who counted himself as a close friend of Blow, denied rumours he is to feature as himself in the film.

“That’s all just talk,” he commented. “Nothing is confirmed – it’s still in the very early stages.”

The designer, who is acting at chairman of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden this year and unveiled his three chose finalists on Friday, has dressed some of the world’s most glamorous women – including Charlize Theron and Gisele – but he described one actress as his ultimate muse.

“Dressing Liz Taylor was incredible,” he said. “Unfortunately I didn’t get to meet her but it gave me a real buzz to see her wearing my clothes. She is the ultimate Galliano girl.”

via John Galliano on who should play the role of Isabella Blow (Vogue.com UK).

Graduate fashion week: Epsom BA graduate show

Racing fans link Epsom with the Derby. But at the weekend, there was another reason, apart from the legendary 1 mile, 4 furlong, 10 yard race, to cheer.

Epsom’s University College of the Arts fielded a 21-strong team of final-year BA students at Graduate Fashion Week. And this was far from being a one-horse race.

The show was a dance through the decades, featuring every inspiration from Marlene Dietrich-look, WW2 tailoring to PVC and gingham dresses accessorized with twinkling LED goggles and ‘brother-creeper’ lace-up shoes, and futuristic A-line shifts with ‘circuit-board’ decoration.

Katie Barret’s vigorous menswear, emphasized pleated kilt and hairy knits, with a bare-chested ‘Braveheart’ wearing his long kilt over red trousers. Kirsty Draper used strategically-placed circular, garter-style drawstrings to create unusual volume and silhouette in her primary-coloured collection. Alice Halliday used the strains of ‘Ave Maria’ to set the scene for her monastic robes, and nun-like capes over crystal-embellished dresses. But we could have done without the facial restraints.

Graduate Fashion Week, sponsored by River Island, the largest student event of its type in the world, continues today (Monday, June 7th), with shows by Ravensbourne, Kingston, Birmingham & Salisbury, Northbrook & Salford, UCA Rochester, and the first-ever international catwalk show featuring collections by students from universities and art colleges in St Petersberg, Singapore, Basle, Munich, and Amsterdam.

via Graduate fashion week: Epsom BA graduate show – Telegraph.

Calvin Klein Underwear Ad S/S 2010 campaign

Four of the hottest bods in the sporting and acting world have been chosen to front the latest Calvin Klein underwear advertising campaign. Baring almost all for the cameras this season are: Fernando Verdasco, the Spanish tennis player, and Hidetoshi Nakata, the retired Japanese soccer player, along with the American actors, Kellan Lutz, of the ‘Twilight’ film series fame, and Mechad Brooks, who will be well known to fans of the TV series, Desperate Housewives and True Blood. It is the first time Calvin Klein has used four famous faces at once

The campaign was photographed by Mikael Jansson. The four hunks in trunks continue Calvin Klein’s muscular reputation for mixing pecs and sex appeal. Previous under-cover stars for the brand have included the footballer, Freddy Lindberg, Dijimon Hounsou of The Gladiators and Black Diamond fame, and Travis Fimmel, the good ‘ol country boy-turned-male model, from the Australian Outback. The most recent to model was Keira Knightley’s ex, Jamie Dornan.

via Calvin Klein Underwear Ad S/S 2010 campaign – Telegraph.