Tuesday 3 November 2015

THE FINISHING TOUCH

Tear Drop Earrings
Image 4 of TEARDROP EARRINGS from Zara

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VELVET

Velvet warm luxurious and soft to the touch, a perfect winter Fabric. See the different ways to wear it here.

velvet clothing from a selection at URBAN OUTFITTERS

Pins & Needles Velvet Halter Neck Flippy Dress

£39

Pins & Needles Velvet Cardigan

£39

Pins & Needles Turquoise Velvet Bardot Top

£26

Staring at Stars Velvet Burnout Playsuit

£55

Little White Lies Hadley Velvet Dungarees £80

VELVET SANDALS

Inject your look with velvet! How '90s and how amazing! Stacked with a wonder heel, tractor sole and a velcro closure, we know you will be able to handle all their flash.

£50.00 MONKI.COM

The Outstanding Achievement Award will be presented to Karl Lagerfeld at the British Fashion Awards on the 23rd November 2015. The designer will be honoured at the ceremony, which will take place at London’s Coliseum, for his unrivalled contribution to the fashion industry.

For over fifty years Karl Lagerfeld has remained a formidable force in the fashion industry and has taken the helm of numerous iconic houses - including Chloé and Fendi. His eye for detail has proved transferable, juggling successful careers as photographer, publisher and art director alongside his numerous design undertakings.

Karl Lagerfeld at Chloe

Illustration by Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi

It is his work at Chanel for which he is most recognised. A tenure of over thirty years has seen Lagerfeld’s unique vision transform the classic French house into a global superbrand. A vision that extends beyond the atelier, Lagerfeld’s influence has helped launch numerous supermodel careers, has redefined fashion advertising and laid down the blueprint of how to revive a fashion brand – revolutionising the industry in the process.

Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel with Victoria Beckham

A titan of the industry, Chanel under Lagerfeld’s guidance continues to push the boundaries of expectation in fashion. Setting a precedent with his awe-inspiring, globe-trotting runway shows, Karl Lagerfeld’s visionary genius has kept him at the forefront of contemporary culture for decades.

Illustrations by Karl Lagerfeld

Natalie Massenet MBE commented: “Karl Lagerfeld defines outstanding. He is the champion of excellence, the master of the exceptional and one of the most iconic figures globally from our industry. His life's work for his own and so many extraordinary brands has written the language of fashion. He is the ultimate visionary and we celebrate not only the decades already passed but those yet to happen. In Karl's hands the future of fashion will be an exceptional one.”

Previous winners of the Outstanding Achievement Award include: Anna Wintour OBE (2014), Terry and Tricia Jones (2013) and Manolo Blahnik CBE (2012).

Anna Wintour OBE (2014)

Terry & Tricia Jones (2013)

Manolo Blahnik (2012)