Photo Coverage: Sophia Webster for J.Crew Lands in Stores
The British shoe designer Sophia Webster debuted her collaboration for J.Crew today. The 13 piece collection features her best-selling silhouettes in colorful prints and fabrics that tie in with the mass retailer's aesthetic. It seems like a natural fit and according to Webster: 'The brand has a real sense of fun and color that I love and I think that my designs compliment their clothes well.'
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of EL. TRAIN at Hoxton Hall
Ruth Wilson stars in the London premiere of The El. Train: three one-act plays by Eugene O'Neill (The Web, Before Breakfast and The Dreamy Kid). The plays, written between 1913 and 1918, are being presented together for the first time. Ruth acts in The Web and Before Breakfast, directed by Sam Yates, and makes her directorial debut with The Dreamy Kid. Combining live music with immersive design, all housed in the intimate setting of Grade II listed Hoxton Hall (built 1863, seating an audience of 125), The El. Train will run for a limited four-week season through 30 December. Check out photos from opening night below!
Christopher Kane Wins Big at British Fashion Awards
The British Fashion Council announced the winners of the British Fashion Awards 2013. Voted for by over 300 individuals in the fashion industry, the winners were awarded at the annual ceremony that took place Monday 2nd December at the London Coliseum. Guests including Samantha Cameron, Donatella Versace, Kate Moss, Harry Styles, Miuccia Prada, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sienna Miller, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Tinie Tempah.
Photo Coverage: Victoria's Secret Runway Show
This year's Victoria's Secret runway featured lots of 'birds of paradise,' 'snow angels' and a sparkly Taylor Swift. Hot models of the moment Joan Smalls, Jessica Hart, Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevingne joined seasoned angels like Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes, Karlie Kloss, Lily Aldridge and Lindsay Ellingson on the runway.
Swarovski Sparkled at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show with First 3D Printed Look
Since 2002, Swarovski has been adding sparkling glamour to the celebrated catwalk extravaganza, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, by exclusively providing the lavish crystals that adorn the costumes, jewelry, accessories and footwear by Nicholas Kirkwood. This year, 20 eye-popping, custom creations will be modeled by some of Victoria's Secrets' most famous Angels, including Lily Aldridge, Alessandra Ambrosio, Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima, Behati Prinsloo, and Candice Swanepoel.
LVMH and Nicholas Kirkwood Join Forces
LVMH and Nicholas Kirkwood announced that they have entered into a long-term partnership allowing the British shoe designer to further develop his vision and build his brand internationally. Under the terms of this agreement, LVMH will provide its expertise to Nicholas Kirkwood and own a majority stake in the company. This investment will be part of LVMH Fashion Group.
Take Your Vegas Winnings to the New Nicholas Kirkwood Boutique
British designer Nicholas Kirkwood opened his second U.S. store last week at Las Vegas' Wynn hotel. He also revamped his Web site and launched his e-commerce. The new Vegas boutique has the current spring collection as well as pre-fall with a small selection of men's footwear arriving in July.
Nicholas Kirkwood Awarded BFC/Vogue Prize
Nicholas Kirkwood is the winner of the fourth BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund prize. He received a prize is 200,000 pounds of funding help toward his label's growth, as well as mentorship in helping him reach his business goals. Kirkwood beat out other designers including Mary Katrantzou, Peter Pilotto, Emilia Wickstead and Roksanda Ilincic.
Nicholas Kirkwood Launches Men's Line
Nicholas Kirkwood will launched his first men's collection, Nicholas Kirkwood Men's, in London today. Retailing from $520 to $950, the six styles include a classic oxford, a desert boot, a smoking slipper and a sportier lace-up that borders on a sneaker. "They are still very much based on your classic men's shoe. The styles are meant to be simple in the pattern, and it really becomes about the material," Kirkwood told WWD.
FIT Museum to Host Shoe Exhibit
The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York has a new exhibition titled "Shoe Obsession" that runs Feb. 8 to April 13, 2013.
Daily Deal 12/10/12: Yoox Shoes
Shoes shoes and more shoes!! Yoox is offering up to an extra 50% off on the most amazing selection of shoes. And even better, they have sizes! I am seriously drooling and having trouble not clicking away and buying multiple pairs!
Stylish Shoes For Fall Whatever Your Budget!
Think couture style is out of your league? Think again! Help is here for Cinderellas of every shoe size with a small budget and a big couture habit this fall! You can have designer style even on a non-designer budget and you shall go to the ball!