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Gisele’s paycheck and Chanel at the beach

Gucci have launched a haute couture collection called Gucci Première. There has been talk of this since earlier this year but it was confmed this week when Salma Hayek stepped out in a on-shouldered gown for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. Creative director Frida Giannini told Vogue that the [...]

Luxury lives on as Wintour obeys “master” Karl

Vogue is setting the couples rumours straight. Firstly they are confirming that actress Halle Berry and her model baby daddy Gabriel Aubry have split. The two met whilst shooting an ad campaign for Versace in 2006 and have since gone on to have a daughter, Nahla, together. The other big couple rumour this week is [...]

Is Gaga Birkin mad?

First it was Lindsay that jumped ship. Now head designer Estrella Archs has left Emmanuel Ungaro. A spokesperson for the fashion house told Vogue UK the reason for leaving was “…due to irreconcilable differences related to the creative direction of the brand”. No replacement has been named yet for the creative director position. Whoever does [...]

Peach’s mystery replacement and fashion blog bliss

After Peaches Geldof’s contract was terminated, it was thought that Georgia May Jagger would be the face of underwear brand Ultimo next. But Vogue UK is reporting that its former cover girl will not be gracing the new campaign. Although she has been linked to the brand, she will be using her [...]

Victoria’s (stolen) secret and an “Elle” emigration

Shoe god Salvatore Ferragamo only designed one style of shoes for men in his lifetime. Andy Warhol owned a pair of said shoes. He also went on to paint in them. In 2006, the Ferragmo family bought the pair of now paint-specked shoes at an auction. In 2010, the Ferragamo label is selling authorized copies [...]

Hermés hilarity, and Lady Gaga to up the ante

After seeing the absolutely fabulous video Lady Gaga released for her “Telephone” collab with Beyoncé, it’s hard to imagine her topping it. But considering this is Lady Gaga, it can definitely happen. Vogue.com has reported that the singer has enlisted fashion photographer Steven Klein to direct the video for her upcoming single “Alejandro”. Klein [...]

Web crazy Cavalli and Uncle Karl’s ice sculpture

Cavalli fan? Want to be in closer to your favourite designer? Well, Roberto is making that come true. The designer has fully embraced the worldwide web. Cavalli has launched a blog, set up an official fan page on Facebook and joined the Twittersphere. Cavalli told Vogue, “I decided to increase the web platform as [...]

Kate’s hit handbags and It Girl Alexa’s eBay effect

The Kate Moss-designed handbag collection from Longchamp is a hit according to Vogue. Like her prior Topshop collections, the bags are flying out the stores and around many celebrity arms. Well-known fans of the range include stylist Katy England who has the black Glastonbury bag, Peaches Geldof — who prefers the nude [...]

Milan mania and a fashionable funeral

Our fashion blogger Green Eyes resumes her fashion column today with this fresh round up from the glitz and glam of the fashion world.
The Love Magazine Blog has an awesome collection of backstage photos from Milan’s fashion week. Go behind the scenes at Dolce & Gabanna, Prada, Armani and Gucci. Expect to see [...]

Death of model, brand rocks fashion world

South Korean model Daul Kim passed away on 19 November. The model who walked the runways for Chanel and Dries Van Noten was found in her Paris apartment by her boyfriend. Vogue is reporting that there may be evidence to suggest the model took her own life. Sources are reporting a suicide note was left [...]

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