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The most fashionable Olympics ever

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Ralph Lauren has designed the US Olympics team kit.

In true pre-Olympics style, disasters seem imminent. Opening Ceremony curtailment, security guards fiascos and even the BBC has thrown its hat into the critical ring with spoof series, Twenty Twelve, mocking the organising committee’s moves.

But when it comes to fashion, there are few who can disagree that this is lining up to be, as none other than Giorgio Armani put it, “the most fashionable Olympic Games ever”.

We’ve been told it is to be the Twitter Olympics, technology and social-media driven – but we also know that, true to form, it will be a showcase of daring British style.

Azerbaijan has cast Ermanno Scervino to dress its Olympics team.

Not one for typically stepping in line, fashion in this instance is forced to adapt to the primary concerns of performance. Sportswear, particularly at this zenith of competitive levels, comes with a gamut of critical functions – speed, movement, durability, temperature regulation, shock absorption, support.

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So, for those designers more used to courting the adage ‘no pain, no gain’ and sending gazelle-like models in 6-inch heels down catwalks, the Olympics are likely to pose something of a curved ball.

Enter the team of sartorial thread-smiths who have been charged with injecting high fashion credibility into the tracks, pitches, pools, lakes and courts of East London and beyond.

Italy has Armani (pictured here) at its sartorial head, while Prada is at the helm of its sailing team outfits.


And if anyone can imbue a touch of sartorial kudos into a Lycra onesie, it is Stella McCartney.

For her interpretation of team GB’s outfits, McCartney stepped away from the all-too common bands of royal blue and regimental red, instead “dismantling” what she calls “one of the most beautiful flags in the world”.

Much white and blue and a highly-criticised lack of red later (athletes wearing red have been found to outperform others), and team GB has undergone the Stella effect.

Team GB has been given the Stella McCartney touch.

“I see many feel as strongly about the Union flag as I do! The design actually uses more red & shows more flag than any Team GB kit since ’84″, she tweeted in her defence.

The volunteers don’t have it quite so easy. Boris Johnson told the army of Olympics helpers that he hoped they didn’t feel “too ridiculous” in their fluoro pink and purple combinations. That may be impossible for some of the larger-breasted Londoners – the pattern means that a dreaded ‘pink bra’ effect is neatly achieved with no effort at all.

As dubious as some of the finished products appear, these threads are all about form over function – styling comes as second fiddle to their visibility, movement and endurance capacities.

Italian design house Ermanno Scervino has created the kit for Azerbaijan Republic athletes, combining impressive amounts of aqua, green and red in team tracksuits, and the ubiquitous blazer/corporate skirt/slacks/silk scarf combination for the ceremonial events.

Ralph Lauren – beleaguered by Chinese sweatshop accusations – has given the US Olympic team his touch, with Ceremony kit designs (reminiscent, across vast swathes of nation states, of airline uniforms) punctuated by Polo logos and preppy striped belts.

Italy has the honour of Armani leading its fashion prowess, while Prada is at the helm of the Italian sailing team’s look. The navy monochrome palette – no red, green and white here – has been supplemented with a shot of Italian nationalism by stitching words to the national anthem to the jacket lining.

Away from the demi-gods of high fashion and into the grass-roots world of street culture, Bob Marley’s daughter Cadella Marley has designed the outfits for the Jamaican team. Towering over the petite designer, Usain Bolt recently modelled the yellow and green Puma threads as overseen by the designer and singer.

For the record, Australia’s lacklustre but neat Opening Ceremony get-ups are the responsibility of Sportscraft, and we have so far seen no sign of a team umbrella – shaping up to be one of the most useful tools of the Games – in any national wardrobe mix.

Elsewhere, sports-meets-fashion fever is spreading.

Nike and Liberty have collaborated to produce a line of floral-patterned trainers and Prada has reimagined its golf styles to give them a laid-back sporty edge.

Adidas has teamed up with the Olsen twins’ label, Opening Ceremony and BMX to create suitably bandit-tinged line and Coach, stately at the best of times, have launched a wallet made of the recycled baseball mitts.

Flying the flag for British talents in other areas are a host of models who are set to take their part in the Closing Ceremony. Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Lily Cole, Stella Tennant, Lily Donaldson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Georgia May Jagger will reportedly shimmy to the tones of David Bowie’s Fashion and Rebel Rebel at the extravaganza and are expected to wear designs by the doyenne of British fashion, Vivienne Westwood alongside Stella McCartney and Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

Elton John, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Pet Shop Boys, Take That and Adele are all scheduled to add their spin to the proceedings.

Then, of course, comes the Royal Family. Make no mistake, the Duchess of Cambridge’s wardrobe choices will be watched through a microscope, with predictions as to her designers of choice already doing the rounds. Alexander McQueen, Jenny Packham and those ubiquitous nude heels from LK Bennett are as sure to resurface as the rain is to pour.

Let the athletes take to the catwalk…

Source from: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/the-most-fashionable-olympics-ever-20120719-22bu5.html

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2012 Oscar Parties

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Hollywood’s hottest strut their stuff at this year’s star-studded Oscar parties.

Jennifer Lopez turned heads on the Oscars red carpet in a plunging, silver Zuhair Murad gown, but the diva extraordinaire looked even better at the annual Vanity Fair afterparty in yet another revealing Murad masterpiece. Luckily — at the post-ceremony soiree — J.Lo didn’t suffer a second slip. Her first frock may have showcased a bit too much skin, but her encore ensemble was utter perfection.

Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes — who debuted a new, bang-enhanced ‘do — partied the night away with Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham and her hubby, soccer star/underwear model, David.

Also photographed entering the Vanity Fair fete was former Disney darling, Miley Cyrus, who channeled Old Hollywood in a glamorous Roberto Cavalli gown, chandelier earrings, ruby-red lips, and a classic coif.

No, this isn’t a mugshot. Last year’s Oscar co-host James Franco just looked like a vagrant at the Mercedes-Benz viewing party at Soho House in West Hollywood, CA.

Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio and reality “star” Kourtney Kardashian showed off their growing baby bumps at Elton John’s yearly shindig.

Tennis aces Serena and Venus Williams (both in Christiane King) hung out with fellow sports superstar, Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow.

“SNL’s” Jason Sudeikis was caught canoodling with his lady love, “Tron” hottie Olivia Wilde. That’s one lucky man!

Steve Martin and Martin Short made a Gwyneth Paltrow sandwich, not that she eats sandwiches … or eats anything solid for that matter.

Golden Globe winner Claire Danes (“Homeland”) looked like a delicious snowcone in her strawberry-hued Valentino dress.

Katy Perry — whose tired blue hairdo has got to go — sparkled in Blumarine, while Dita Von Teese shimmered in Jenny Packham.

Michael Douglas and his proud papa, Kirk, arrived in style at the VF festivities.

Kim opted for a gothic look in Alaia. Her sister, Kourtney, went Grecian in a Raoul gown, and both Kardashians nearly disappeared standing next to the super sexy Heidi Klum, who put them both to shame in her Versace mini and Louboutin pumps.

David Furnish and Elton John accessorized with their son, baby Zachary.

Miley clung to her boy toy, Liam Hemsworth, as they sashayed their way into Elton’s event.

What do you make of the strapless white Roberto Cavalli gown “Modern Family” minx Sofia Vergara wore to the Vanity Fair party? Hot or not?

Nina Dobrev (in J. Mendel) and her “Vampire Diaries” co-star/boyfriend Ian Somerhalder (in Armani) easily made for one of the evening’s most stylish couples!

Best Actor winner, Jean Dujardin (“The Artist”), looked sleepy, happy, and quite possibly buzzed next to his new trophy.

Party girls Cameron Diaz (in Victoria Beckham) and Kate Hudson (in vintage Versace) looked like they were having more fun than any other celebs in attendance at the VF fete. Perhaps the open bar had something to do with that.

Comedian Chris Rock caught up with his pal, 85-year-old Oscar winner Sidney Poitier (“Lilies of the Field”), who looked sharp in his tux.

We’re not feeling Katie’s bangs or Natalie’s dress, are you?

We’ll look past Gwen Stefani’s questionable frock (“I’m walking into spiderwebs… “), but we can’t forgive her for the catastrophic coif she sported at the Elton John party.

We’re not sure why or how, but former “High School Musical” hotties Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale somehow landed invites to Elton’s jamboree.

Is the bold color combo Rosario Dawson rocked working for you? We secretly love it.

Do you prefer the Giambattista Valli dress Emma Stone wore to the Oscars, or this one, which was designed by Chanel?

Gerard Bulter put his grubby paws on Jessica Chastain at the Vanity Fair party. She should know better than to mingle with the infamous ladies man.

Joan Collins looks great for 78, and Victoria Beckham looks grumpy for 37.

Brett Ratner was supposed to produce the 84th Academy Awards with Don Mischer, but was asked to step down after delivering disparaging remarks about gays and actress Olivia Munn. Why, then, would swimsuit model Kate Upton hang out with such a fool? Ick.

“Avatar” star Zoe Saldana channeled her inner “Dynasty” vixen in an ’80s-inspired Marios Schwab frock.

Busy Philipps was once again BFF Michelle Williams’ date for the evening. Love this dynamic duo!

“Transformers” star Rosie Huntington-Whiteley snuggled up to her man, action hero Jason Statham, at the bar.

Amy Adams looked terrified of Tim Tebow … and he looked either sunburned, embarrassed, or sauced.

Elizabeth Banks’ dress, designed by Chadwick Bell, was one of our absolute favorites. Thoughts?

Salma Hayek’s YSL dress was nothing to write home about. Her braid, however, was quite cute.

Elizabeth Olsen kept things relatively simple in an all-black ensemble from Christian Dior.

Also spotted in all-black was “Once Upon a Time” star Ginnifer Goodwin, who donned this fashion-forward getup.

Would you want to party with Miley and Kelly Osbourne?

Or, would you prefer to party with Zach Galifianakis, Rachael Harris, and Cheryl

“Modern Family’s” Julie Bowen got photobombed by Leslie Mann upon arriving at the VF party.

Bradley Cooper’s ‘stache … yay or nay?

Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller took advantage of the complimentary photo booth.

Ladies Night, featuring: Amy Adams, Jennifer Westfeldt, Claire Danes, and Paula Patton!

Natalie Portman and baby daddy Benjamin Millepied must have found a sitter for little Aleph, who was born back in June.

We didn’t think it was possible, but Shailene Woodley (“The Descendants”) looked even worse at the Vanity Fair party than she did on the Oscars red carpet.

From the neck up, Tina Fey looked better than ever thanks to a chic updo, but her Carolina Herrera gown was a bit baggy.

Do you think Tom instructs Katie to tilt her head in every picture in order for him to seem less petite?

Kate Beckinsale has never failed us … until last night in this seaweed-covered eyesore.

Gwyneth actually looked good next to Jane Fonda, whose dress was clearly inspired by the Ice Capades.

“Parks and Recreation” star Rashida Jones looked yummy in yellow. Mustard is one of this season’s hottest trends.

Cam changed into a Popsicle-hued Victoria Beckham-designed gown for the party circuit. Discuss!

Brooklyn Decker partied at Elton John’s soiree sans hubby, tennis star Andy Roddick, who was prepping for a tournament.

LOVE Patricia Clarkson. HATE her dress and shoe combo. So much.

Diane Kruger (“Inglourious Basterds”) vamped it up in a slinky red gown and high pony.

Chace Crawford could really use a new haircut. His suit, however, looked mighty fine.

Mary Steenburgen does not age! Her hubby, Ted Danson, does.

“227″ alum Regina King delivered some fierceness as she made her way into the star-studded Vanity Fair fete.

Can we all just agree that Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt are kinda the coolest couple in Hollywood? Because they are.

“Glee’s” Dianna Agron opted for a beachy, sun-kissed look for the Elton party, and it suited her well.

Agron’s co-stars, Ashley Fink and Chris Colfer, posed for this hilarious “candid” when photographers decided to invade their conversation.

Rachael Harris — who also looked lovely on the purple carpet at Saturday’s Independent Spirit Awards — delivered a second consecutive win, this time in vintage Lanvin.

Fran Drescher accessorized with her furry little friend, Pomeranian Ester.

Rachel Zoe looked alarmingly thin in a white maxi dress and faux fur wrap.

Abbie Cornish oozed elegance in a simple yet chic sheath and diamond accents.

Kate Bosworth usually looks like a hot mess on the red carpet, but we actually approve of this Prabal Gurung dress. Do you?

Rose McGowan flaunted her fab frame in a Paule Ka gown and unseen Sergio Rossi heels at Elton’s bash.

Yep, I’m showcasing the Williams sisters again. Why? Because I love them, and they had fun dressing in bold gowns, unlike so many of Hollywood’s uptight elitists.

Tiiiiiiiiiiiin roof, rusted.

What was Mena Suvari thinking?! It looks like she slathered herself in glue and rolled around in a pile of shredded Kleenex.

Minnie Driver reigned supreme in a champagne-colored gown and diamond baubles. Call us crazy, but we think she was one of the best-dressed beauties of the entire evening.

Emily Watson was all smiles upon arriving at the annual VF party in a black frock, curly ‘do, and layered necklaces.

Paz Vega outdressed Petra Nemcova at the Elton party. In fact, Vega outdressed nearly everyone who stepped foot in that fete.

Felicity Jones — who was robbed of an Oscar nom for her work in “Like Crazy” — dressed to impress in a fashionable Johanna Johnson dress and minimal makeup.

Source from: http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/2012-oscar-parties-1330323237-slideshow/#crsl=%252Fphotos%252F2012-oscar-parties-slideshow%252Fvanity-fair-oscar-party-2012-photo-1330326304.html%253B_ylt%253DAupRA4LWpT5clm8PtXJOA6ATv.t_%253B_ylu%253DX3oDMTNycmJnaThsBHBrZwM4YTc2NjE0NS00ZDNjLTNjYWMtOTFkZi04OTgzYWZkZDNhZmIEcG9zAzQ5BHNlYwNNZWRpYUNhcm91c2VsUGhvdG9HYWxsZXJ5Q0FYSFIEdmVyA2JjOGNkOWIxLTYxNzktMTFlMS1iN2QzLWZlOWY1NzI4MDA3Zg–%253B_ylv%253D3

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New York City’s Spring 2012 Fashion Week

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Neon
Peter Som
The color-blocking trend gets a fun, fresh facelift with Peter Som’s latest collection of high-voltage neons against ’60s-style silhouettes.

Neon
Jason Wu
We’d love to see First Lady Michelle Obama rock this hot yellow number, a sharp twist from the designer who’s known for offering a timeless, highly refined red carpet look. This season, he took inspiration from a graffiti artist, and the added edge is one of his boldest moves yet.

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Rag & Bone
Electric hues are nothing new to David Neville and Marcus Wainwright, but the bright turquoises and oranges popped in some seriously exciting combinations on the runway.

Neon
Rodarte
Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy were inspired by Vincent van Gogh with this season’s color palette, and although we see evidence of the the post-impressionist painter’s brush strokes, we don’t recall him using anything quite as shocking as this lime green ruched top and pencil skirt in, say, Starry Night.

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Ruffian
It was hard to know just where to look when this look came down the runway. The shock of yellow against the blue and green skirt was graphic color blocking at its most extreme.
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Nanette Lepore
If there was any question about neon being the upcoming color family of choice, Nanette Lepore’s collection quieted all queries. From the ultraviolet lipstick to the brighter-than-brightly crafted handbags, every look was truly spellblinding.
Art Deco Graphics

Lacoste
In his first showing for the brand, Felipe Oliveira Baptista played with lines and even made us try to follow the maze of this chic shift dress.
Art Deco Graphics

Carolina Herrera
When she wasn’t affixing adorable sparrow prints to dresses, Carolina Herrera was playing with geometry. We love how the black, taupe, and white graphics on this knit top evoke the Chrysler Building!
Art Deco Graphics

Alexander Wang
Some of his dresses had a literal stadium seating chart as the focal print, but we much preferred this more abstract-yet-linear take. The corners and edges made a baggy top feel sharp and tailored.
Art Deco Graphics

Milly
Michelle Smith offered up a lesson in geometry with her latest collection for the brand. The vibrant linear prints and clean shapes — not to mention the adorable retro neck scarf — made us more than happy for the crash course.
Pajamas

ADAM
Going to sleep never looked so stylish as it does in Adam Lippes’ show, where PJ-style pants and tops reigned. This look’s polka-dot (another trend that has legs through at least another few seasons) print did the trick, too.
Pajamas

Richard Chai Love
Although Richard Chai played up pajama dressing this go-around, there was nothing overly slouchy about these silk rose printed pants.
Pajamas

Luca Luca
Raul Melgoza demonstrated a more relaxed mood on this season’s runway, but even his loungewear-inspired looks — teal-and-blue striped pants under a robe blazer with a matching knotted headscarf — still showed off his focus on expert tailoring.
Pajamas

Betsey Johnson
Sure, not many of the looks on the cartwheeling designer’s runway are really appropriate outside the bedroom, this burlesque-inspired floral onesie is one we’d love to wear exclusively when hitting the sheets.
Athletic Chic

Alexander Wang
Sure, most of Alexander Wang’s collections are all about tough, urban street wear, but this one really honed in on the motocross moment in particular. Aside from actual motorcycle helmets and laser-cut mesh layering, this body-con tracksuit made us all want to hit the gym in style.
Athletic Chic

Marc by Marc Jacobs
You can’t get much sportier than with this look from Marc Jacob’s more affordable collection. Although all the moving pieces on their own aren’t especially remarkable, when they come together, it’s street chic at its finest. And those shoes! We love a good pair of color-blocked kicks.
Athletic Chic

Victoria Beckham
Posh Spice has gone a wee bit sportier with her first official runway show. All about utility, the most noticeable embellishment were the sturdy nylon straps fastened with durable D-rings.
Athletic Chic

Rag & Bone
There’s something intriguing about the dangling straps from this mullet skirt — short in front and long in back — and we suspect that there’s some hidden utility to change the fabric’s height. Either way, having it paired with an ultra-white crisp tee makes it all the more striking.
Athletic Chic

Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller toughened up the also-emerging neon trend with hyperactive prints and loads of neoprene that evoked a real skater-girl vibe, which was happily exactly what the designer was going for.
Diaphanous Whites

Kimberly Ovitz
The up-and-coming designer’s latest collection was predominantly a medley of ethereal whites — all loosely pieced together and draped.
Diaphanous Whites

Doo.Ri
Doo-Ri Chang is above all a master draper, and with this look, she managed to offer the structure of a crisp white button-down with the unexpected flow of a pseudo-sarong.
Diaphanous Whites

Yigal Azrouël
Mostly prim and proper with this long-sleeved, floor-length white shirt-dress, the designer shows off a hint of sex appeal with an above-the-knee slit.
Diaphanous Whites

The Row
Despite the primarily white palette, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen snuck in barely-there mint with this mix of separates that seem to float through the air.
Diaphanous Whites

Band of Outsiders
This floor-dusting tiered frock — with its chic pastoral feel — from Scott Sternberg’s womenswear collection exuded a sweet softness.
Graphic Florals

Prabal Gurung
Floral prints are rapidly becoming a trend this season — but not just any floral. With a little digital manipulation, Prabal Gurung takes a Magic Eye approach to pretty petals and turns them into something out of a sci-fi fantasy. So complex and fascinating you can get lost in them for hours.
Graphic Florals

Cynthia Rowley
There were no shrinking violets at Rowley’s spring show. What might otherwise be an overly girly (Lisa Frank-inspired, perhaps?) flower pattern, got an edgy twist when juxtaposed against metallic gold and black leather.
Graphic Florals

Altuzarra
Joseph Altuzarra has gone Hawaiian with his street wear this season. Although he offered up the print in a head-to-toe vest-and-pants ensemble, we much prefer the floral panel on an edgy leather LWD.
Graphic Florals

Lela Rose
We love the juxtaposition of oversized neon flowers with the smoky, blackened backdrop of this skirt, so it’s no wonder we found out the designer was inspired by a visit to a Las Vegas graveyard for old neon signs.
Crop Tops

Preen
Ladies better hit the gym this season! It’s all about the abs for some designers, including Preen’s Thea Bregazzi and Justin Thornton, who strutted this midriff-baring black-and-white floral top down the runway.
Crop Tops

Ohne Titel
Flora Gill and Alexa Adams know how to exude sex appeal with just a hint of skin. This striped and cropped sweater has a sophisticated, asymmetrical feel.
Crop Tops

Proenza Schouler
Don’t let the long sleeves and bodysuit fool you. Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have created quite the conservative crop with this number. Plus, they are about to have a new it-bag on their hands with this old-school camera-bag-inspired purse. We can see it on Tavi Gevinson and Julia Frakes already.
Crop Tops

Oscar de la Renta
Who knew crop tops could sub in for chic evening wear? Even if it wasn’t exposing some serious stomach, the loosely crocheted silver-thread sweater at Oscar’s show revealed skin all on its own.
Black on Yellow

Monique Lhuillier
Almost more difficult than red and green with Christmas, it’s nearly impossible to put these two colors together and not make the model look like a giant bumble bee. And yet the evening gown maker adds black lace to a cadmium yellow dress effortlessly.
Black on Yellow

Nicole Miller
Anyone looking for added edge most definitely found it in spades with this Nicole Miller scuba dress, which had black leather cut-outs affixed atop bright yellow trim.
Black on Yellow

Derek Lam
This more subtle take on the color combination is at once vibrant and conservative. Perfect for day to night!
Black on Yellow

Yigal Azrouël
Yigal Azrouël combines black and yellow in a series of darling georgette prints, like this top tucked into the hottest of black hot pants.
Black on Yellow

Carolina Herrera
The designer attempted this color combination with a few looks from her latest collection, but the most noticeable pairing was this embroidered sheer overlay with a simple yellow dress.
Black on Yellow

Oscar de la Renta
The very first look on the OdlR runway was pretty much a showstopper: a mustard yellow silk taffeta ball gown topped with a sheer black floral lace top.
Polka Dots

Suno
For a refreshing take on a classic trend, Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty showed off a painterly style of black-on-white polka dots in their very first runway show.
Polka Dots

ADAM
It’s not just the ultra-femme silhouette of this frock we love, but the playful spots that are at once classic and youthful. Perfectly refreshing!
Polka Dots

Luca Luca
For a more adult take on dots, Raul Melgoza created a top with a cascading effect of multicolored jewel-tone spots.
Polka Dots

Tory Burch
There’s something very Chanel about this three-dimensional take on spotted prints at Tory Burch’s first runway show after nearly a decade of presentations.
Tangerine

Vivienne Tam
With most runway shows and presentations debuting one acid hue after another, the deep red-orange of Vivienne Tam’s chic pantsuit is a top option for those who still want to add a little color to their wardrobe.
Tangerine

Charlotte Ronson
Up until the final handful of looks, the young designer stuck to a quiet color scheme with her collection. But the last four looks all burst forward — from a mere ombré effect to full-on saturation — with striking pops of orange.
Tangerine

Jill Stuart
Palm trees were a definite, if not literal, inspiration of Jill Stuart’s latest collection, and it got play in this sweet coral-and-cream dress.
Tangerine

Christian Siriano
The Project Runway alum’s flair for drama was in full force, but we tend to prefer his more understated — if you can even call it that! — pairings of T-shirts and skirts. The one exception? The palette behind this striped-top-and-tulle-skirt number.
Tangerine

Jenny Packham
Even with the thigh-high slit, we can totally see Kate Middleton — the Duchess of Cambridge is an avid fan of the London-based designer — rocking this beautifully draped one-shoulder gown to a benefit with her Prince Charming.
Peplum Accents

Vera Wang
The designer was all about peplums this season, but if her clientele isn’t interested, not to worry: They’re detachable. Still, their swirling, psychedelic prints give the perfect pop to all-white ensembles. Perhaps they’ll bring new life to some of Vera’s wedding gowns!
Peplum Accents

Thakoon
The amazingly out-there hair of the model’s at Thakoon’s runway show almost stole the show away from this edgy look, which combines the feminine frills of a peplum top with the masculine touch of bermuda shorts.
Peplum Accents

Jason Wu
Jason Wu’s fabric choice for this pink peplum skirt was impeccable. Watching it sashay with every step turned it into an instant must-have.
Peplum Accents

Cushnie et Ochs
A fashion show that played off a very literal housewives theme (there was a white picket fence at the start of the runway!) ended up delivering looks that anyone — desperate or not — would want. Case in point: This leather peplum jacket and cigarette pants.
Source from: http://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/trends/spring-2012-fashion-trends

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Miley Cyrus Sports A Blue Juan Carlos Obando Dress As Performing At The 2011 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute

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Miley Cyrus Juan Carlos Obando Blue Dress

Miley Cyrus changed her Roberto Cavalli gown to a Juan Carlos Obando Resort 2012 dress for her performance at the 2011 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute (December 11, 2011). She performed her inspirational hit song “The Climb”.

She paired her bold blue asymmetrical dress with neck-tie left untied Loree Rodkin necklaces.

Miley kept her same messy side-swept braid and Lorre Rodkin earrings when she arrived.

The singer showed off three looks this weekend. First Jenny Packham, second Roberto Cavalli and finally Juan Carlos Obdando. Which is your favourite?

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

Miley Cyrus made her second red carpet appearance in this week at the 2011 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California (December 11, 2011). Miley joined on the red carpet by her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth. This time she wore a Roberto Cavalli gown.

She teamed her floor lenght gown which has an embellished empire waist, ruffled hem and a deep cleavage with Alaia heels and Neil Lane jewels.

Miley styled her hair in a side-swept messy over-the-shoulder braid. Smoky eyes, bold blush and nude lipgloss complated her look.

What do you think of Miley’s 2011 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute look?

Miley Cyrus Roberto Cavalli Embellished Empire Waist Gown

Miley Cyrus Roberto Cavalli Dress

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Celebrity Style Stalker: Lace

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Thanks the designs of Valentino, Elie Saab, Erdem and Julien Macdonald, everyone from Kylie to Katy Perry has fallen for the most delicate of fabrics. Take a look at our favourite lacy looks in the gallery below.

Leighton Meester

The Gossip Girl wore a revealing Marchesa jumpsuit to the Harry Winston Court of Jewels recreation launch in New York.

Daisy Lowe

Lowe impressed in Elie Saab at the British Fashion Awards 2010.

Kate Bosworth

The actress looked lovely in Erdem at a screening for The Warriors Way in LA.

Kylie Minogue

The pop princess opted for a lace LBD at a performance of La Cage Aux Folles on Broadway.

Taylor Swift

The singer sparkled in Jenny Packham at the CMT Artists of the Year.

Katy Perry

The Teenage Dreams star looked pretty in purple at the Jingle Bell Ball in LA.

Heidi Klum

The supermodel went for full length lace at the American Music Awards.

Rihanna

The singer wowed in this Elie Saab gown at the American Music Awards 2010.

Kristen Dunst

Dunst sported this delicate Valentino design at the premiere of All Good Things in New York.

Nicole Kidman

Kidman looked as elegant as ever in this chic LBD at the premiere for her latest movie, The Rabbit Hole.

Hilary Swank

Hilary rocks a mini-dress at the 2010 Independent Film Awards.

Eva Mendes

Eva is simply stunning in this Oscar de la Renta design at the Marrakech Film Festival.

Rachel Bilson

The O.C actress looked lovely in this ruffled Dior dress teamed with Brian Atwood pumps.

Cher

Cher dared to bare at the London premiere of Burlesque in this Julien Macdonald design.

Source from: http://www.mydaily.co.uk/2011/01/04/celebrity-trend-pics-lace/

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What Kate Wore?

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Kate Shines in Jenny Packham, a Prada Purse, Links of London & LK Bennett

Tonight’s appearance by Kate and William at the annual ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) dinner was important for a variety of reasons: it was the couple’s first formal engagement since their wedding, and William was also delivering the keynote address. With the pressure on, Kate did not disappoint, selecting a gown by another British designer, Jenny Packham.

Splash News via The Daily Mail

The dress is from the designer’s Spring 2011 RTW (ready to wear) Collection, it shimmered in the early evening light as the couple arrived.

Photos via Just Jared

Ms. Packham is known for her elegant bridal and formal gowns, she is a Central St Martins graduate, as well as a favorite of celebrities, recently Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Taylor Swift have been spotted in the designer’s dresses.

There was a significant amount of buzz about the same Jenny Packham dress being featured in an April episode of Gossip Girl. As it runs out, it was a similar dress, but not an identical piece.

Above is the original graphic from the good folks at Red Carpet Fashion Awards, we added the photo on the right showing the dress worn on the show, you can see that primary differences are the length and embellishment.

Here is how the dress is described on the Jenny Packham Facebook page:

“The Duchess selected the pearlescent rose sequin gown with Swarovski crystal from the SS11 catwalk collection”

Getty Images via The Daily Mail

If interested in purchasing the gown, it can actually be found on sale, although it requires a bit more pin money than one might have on hand. My Theresa is currently offering it at $3515, marked down from $5015, here is that site’s description:

“Layered mesh inserts at neckline, shoulders and sleeves. Hidden side zipper with hook-and-bar top closure. Fully lined with mesh spaghetti-strap dress lining.”

Jenny Packham

Kate again opted for LK Bennett footwear.

AP Photo/SplashNews

She wore the Agata Sandals in rose suede, with a side bow and zipper up the back (oh my!), and 4? heel.

LK Bennett

The sandals run £175.00 or approximately $285, that’s if you can get anywhere near a store or the LK Bennett website, the company’s website is a bit off-kilter as of this writing, I’m sure it will be fine shortly. (Update: The site is fine.)

The bag is Prada’s Pink Satin Logo Box Clutch, currently available at Bluefly for $556 USD.

Via Bluefly

The earrings are aptly named, the Effervescent Bubble Stiletto earrings by a Kate favorite, Links of London.

Gety Images/Links of London/PA

The earrings dangle freely, featuring tiny lavender iolites stones at the top. They are shown on the US website at $215 USD, or £125 on the UK site.

Below we show Kate at the event, chatting with Elizabeth Murdoch.

Arthur Edwards – WPA/Getty Images

The gown was an outstanding choice, viewed from front or back.

Splash News/Reuters

It was an elegant, sophisticated look that turned things up a notch.  The Duchess looked radiant, and very, very happy.  And once again, she wore the dress, it did not wear her.

Many thanks to all those sharing tips, tidbits and links on the WKW Facebook page, via Twitter, comments here on the blog and email. Special recognition for very generous assistance goes to Ayvee, Melissa, Klara, Caroline, Chiara, Pippa-Middleton Blog, @RegalEyes and @LiltingLimes on Twitter, their insight was of great help in ‘the hunt,’ as we sometimes call the search for accurate information.  (And if I somehow missed you, let me know, we don’t want to leave anyone out.)

Source from: http://whatkatewore.com/2011/06/09/kate-shimmers-shines-in-jenny-packham-at-the-ark-dinner/

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