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Audrey Hepburn's clothes to go under the hammer

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Form an orderly queue ladies, because this is one of those rare moments when you could own a piece of fashion history. Her Breakfast at Tiffany's gown may have fetched a whopping £410,000 at auction three years ago, and now more iconic pieces from Audrey Hepburn's amazing wardrobe are about to go under the hammer.

Important items including the black Givenchy cloqué silk dress that Audrey wore in the 1962 film, Paris When It Sizzles (£10-15,000) and Chantilly lace cocktail gown which she wore in the How to Steal a Million in 1966 (£15-20,000) will be auctioned off.


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Red carpet alert: Kristen Stewart in Proenza Schouler at New Moon London premiere

The Twilight Saga: New Moon - UK Fan Event - Inside

The scene was verging on hysteria overnight at the London premiere of the next Twilight installment, New Moon. Die-hard fans poured onto Battersea Park in their thousands to catch a glimpse of the are-they-aren't-they-lovers Kristen Stewart and a scruffy Robert Pattinson.


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Posted by Kimberley Foster on November 12, 2009 9:30 AM | Comments (4) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

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CQ Watch: Lady Gaga rocks Alexander McQueen's 10-inch shoes in "Bad Romance" video


Ah... who else would dare to walk, let alone, groove in a pair of Alexander McQueen's extreme 10-inch Armadillo shoes but Lady Gaga - natch! The outrageous fashionista strapped herself into the shoes from McQueen's S/S 2010 collection for her latest Bad Romance music video. It's really no surprise since Gaga collaborated with the designer on his Paris show, providing the catwalk track which ultimately sent McQueen's live stream into chaos after her fans crashed SHOWstudio.com. Although surely becoming the first celeb brave enough to wear his newest creations must certainly make amends. Click play on video above to watch.

Posted by Kimberley Foster on November 11, 2009 3:00 PM | Comments (0) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

CQ Watch: Marks & Spencer 2009 Christmas commercial starring Ab Fab


As we mentioned last week, two of the funniest ladies in television history have reunited for the annual star-studded Marks & Spencer Christmas campaign. And they're joined by such illustrious company as Stephen Fry and erm... Wallace & Gromit (?!) It's definitely a step up from last year's cheesy Take That Christmas commercial. In fact, it will inspire even the biggest Scrooge to get into the holiday spirit. So sit back and enjoy the latest campaign offering - without a Barlow in sight.

Posted by Kimberley Foster on November 9, 2009 1:00 PM | Comments (0) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

Mad Men costume designer hints at clothing line

madmen_ladiescastphoto.jpgCould we soon be dressing like Don or Betty Draper from Mad Men?

The hit television show's costume designer, Janie Bryant, has dropped a hint that she could soon be launching a clothing line.

"I'm working on some things right now," she told Glamour magazine. "I hate to be so mysterious but I can't really say! It would have my name attached to it though."

Nominated for a Costume Designers Guild Award, Bryant also admitted that she draws inspiration for the character of Betty from her grandmother: "She had an apron for every event that matched every dress - she had cocktail aprons and everyday aprons and she designed and built her own clothes and she was just such a lady."

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CQ Watch: Jimmy Choo for H&M - the TV commercial


Could we be any more excited about the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection? Now you can watch the television commercial for the forthcoming range, due to launch on 14th November. Starring model, Ania (Anna) Jagodzinska, the 30-second ad was shot on location at The Standard Hotel in New York with the camera following Anna step-by-step as she meets up with the girls. Are you looking forward to the collection?

You might also want to read: Tamara Mellon talks us through the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection

Posted by Kimberley Foster on October 31, 2009 10:01 AM | Comments (0) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

Sneak peek: Lady Gaga on Gossip Girl; hear what Queen B has to say!

ladygaga_gossipgirl.jpgEver since I caught wind of Lady Gaga's upcoming Gossip Girl cameo, I have been eager to see a snap of the petite one in all her Gaga glory.

Here is your first look at Gaga on set with GG's Penn Badgley and Leighton Meester. Due to air in America on November 16th, Gaga performs a private show of her new single, "Bad Romance".

Meester, aka "Queen B" recently told MTV that Gaga's appearance on the show was "very avant-garde, kind of Gothic. She's pretty cool."

Bring on Victoria Beckham next!

To watch this interview and to get the low-down on what to expect on GG, click on...


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