All of us here at Catwalk Queen are shocked and saddened at the tragic news today that iconic British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen has been found dead after taking his own life. The news comes just days ahead of London Fashion Week, and a month before McQueen was due to unveil A/W 2010 collection in Paris.
Just 3 years after his close friend Isabella Blow committed suicide, McQueen sadly followed suit. Isabella had been credited for assisting the young designer's shoot to fame and reportedly bought his entire graduate collection for ₤5,000, paying it off in weekly ₤100 installments.
Born in East London, 40-year-old McQueen trained as a tailor on Savile Row, going on to make suits for the likes of Prince Charles. He was named British designer of the year four times between 1996 and 2003. His career reached a crescendo when he was awarded a CBE and named the International Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designer Awards.
One of fashion's greats, Alexander McQueen will be sorely missed. [Via OSO Blog]
Heavy snow at Bryant Park is causing havoc in the preparations for New York Fashion Week which kicks off later today. But not even a blizzard could dampen the spirits of organisers who insist that the show will go on! "We have a temporary structure that's in place now and as long as we can get things to and from it, we can set up inside of it," IMG spokesman Zach Eichman told The Cut.
Today marks the start of a week's worth of shows from designers including Diane von Furstenberg, Narcisco Rodriguez, Zac Posen and Jill Stuart amongst many more. Stay logged onto Catwalk Queen for all the latest show coverage direct from the tents.
The looks are finally in for Jean Paul Gaultier's forthcoming collection for Target. The French designer has teamed up with the US retailer as part of their growing Designer Collections brand. Comprising of five different themes or "muses" as Gaultier calls them, he has a look for everyone - Rock 'n' Roll chic, Hollywood glamour, Punk. There's pretty much something for every girl, including trenches, nautical-themed tops, printed leggings, biker jackets, and summery frocks. Prices range from $17.99 to $199.99 and will be available from March 7.
For a video look at the range go to: http://www.target.com/gaultier or visit Sassybella for the complete look book.
Over the past few years, Marks & Spencer's advertising campaigns have been renowned for bringing together some of our most famous faces. Now, a new line-up for the retailer has been revealed and it stars some big names...
Leading the charge is Dannii Minogue, who is also busy with her own fashion line. She is joined by VV Brown, Lisa Snowdon, and Brazilian supermodel Ana Beatriz Barros. Long-time M&S regulars Twiggy and Myleene Klass will also return for the spring/summer 2010 ad campaign.
The campaign is currently being shot on the beaches of Cape Town in South Africa. Dannii recently tweeted: "I'm so excited to be a Marks & Spencer girl. On the beach shooting your Spring campaign!"
Other previous faces include Erin O'Connor and Lily Cole.
We can't get enough of this year's Topshop designer collaborations. And Richard Nicoll's latest line for the retailer definitely goes straight on our wish list for Spring 2010. Marking his fifth range for Topshop, Nicoll's collection is awash in nude and pastel shades in '50s-inspired styles.
"It's for a girl's girl with a rebellious spirit who paints her bedroom a hot, not pretty, shade of pink," explained Nicholl. His new eight-piece range hits stores on 13th February, with prices starting at £32.
Things appear to be getting a little riled up in the ole' publishing houses of British Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
The claws have come out ahead of the release of the latest British ABC figures, with Vogue accusing Bazaar of bolstering their circulation figures by bundling the mag at newsstands with less glossy titles such as She and Coast.
"Fashion upstart Harper's Bazaar dances with the fishes by offering value packs at U.K. newsstands to bolster sales," wrote Vogue publisher, Stephen Quinn.
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Proving the power of social media is not a force to mess with, Giancarlo Giammetti, has landed himself in hot water after slamming Valentino's latest couture collection.
The long-term business partner of Valentino Garavani took to his Facebook page to air his opinions of the collection, designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, which showed in Paris last week. Following the presentation, Giammetti said he was "just speechless" but was "not sad... just surprised....We have always supported the new designers and we love them, but this time we have to distance ourselves from this ridiculous circus." Ouch!
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