Wednesday, 24 October 2012

PUDSEY BEAR

The world's leading fashion designer brands have given the BBC Children in Need mascot, Pudsey Bear, a make-over in anticipation of this year's charity initiative.

 Pudsey Bear & Geri Halliwell


 

All of the 28-inch bears will be exhibited in Selfridges stores in London and Manchester from today until the 14th November, before being auctioned off to raise money for the children's charity. What's more, Paul Smith, Anya Hindmarch and Selfridges have created smaller limited edition Pudseys, which will be sold exclusively in the department store. 

Sarah Monteith, director of marketing and fundraising for BBC Children in Need, said: 'We are absolutely elated to have such prestigious designers turn Pudsey into a fashion icon once again. And to have Selfridges exhibit this one-off collection, allows everyone to view a piece of fashion history. A truly inspirational fundraising initiative.' 

To find out more about the designer Pudsey Bear auction visit bbc.co.uk. BBC Children in Need 2012 will take place on Friday 16th November.  

DESIGNER PUDSEY   


Giles Deacon' s Pudsey bear works a bejewelled coat for Children in Need 


Gucci Pudsey 


 
Dogstooth and diamante proved to be a fun look for Henry Holland 's red leather-skinned Pudsey  
bear. 


Paul Smith 's Pudsey is no less than suited and polka dot booted.                    


Savile Row tailors Norton & Sons decked their Pudsey out in a bespoke bell boy look. 


Mulberry 's suede bear comes with a miniature brown leather satchel and the brand's signature tree print.                     


 
Missoni stayed true to their signature prints with this psychedelic teddy bear. 


Louis Vuitton crafted this studded bear with leather panelling for Children in Need. 


Chiffon and blue floral hues made for a fresh spring-like bear for Balenciaga. 


Diane Von Furstenberg 's monochrome Pudsey sported the motto 'Love is Life' close to his pink.


Kate Spade Pudsey 


Fendi' s Pudsey turned out to be an en vogue textural, print mash-up.                     


Anya Hindmarch PudSey 


Alexander McQueen Pudsey 


Vivienne Westwood 's patriotic Pudsey comes with a galactic twist.                     


Prada Pudsey 


Burberry Pudsey 


Pucci Pudsey 



Tom Ford Pudsey   


Victoria Beckham Pudsey 






Versace Pudsey










 

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

HOLLYWOOD COSTUMES

Hollywood's most beautiful costumes will be displayed for the first time at a major exhibition, hosted at the V&A from October 20. 

"This exhibition developed from my passion for Hollywood costume design, inspiring scholarship from the glamorous Golden Age to the cutting-age digital technology of John Carter," said the exhibition's senior guest curator Deborah Nadoolman Landis. "Hollywood Costume will spotlight the crucial role of the costume designer in bringing the authentic people in the story to life." 

The exhibition will house over 100 of cinema's most famous and iconic looks, including Johnny Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean costume and Judy Garland's gingham The Wizard Of Oz dress. 

 "No exhibition before has starred so many of the most ravishing costumes and celebrated characters from a century of film-making, with many favourites from Marlene Dietrich in Angel(designer Travis Banton), Joan Crawford in The Bride Wore Red (designer Adrian), Jessica Rabbit (designer Joanna Johnston), Kate Winslet in Titanic (designer Deborah Scott), and Keira Knightley in Atonement (designer Jacqueline Durran)," said Nadoolman.

 
 

The Wizard of Oz  1939 

Scarlet (Viviene Leigh), Gone …
Gone With The Wind 1939 

The Girl (Marilyn Monroe), …
Some Like It Hot 1955 

Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn), …
Breakfast at Tiffanys 1961 

Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate …
Titanic 1997 

Cecilia Tallis (Keira Knightley), … 
Atonement 2007

Elizabeth I, (Cate Blanchett), …
Elizabeth: The Golden Age 2007 

Nina Sayers / The Swan Queen …
Swan 2010 

Dorothy's Ruby Slippe …
Dorothy’s ruby slippers, which are outside of the US for the first time for the Hollywood Costume Exhibition.




            
































DISNEY PRINCESS

Harrods will make every girl's dreams come true this Christmas when they unveil their festive windows at their legendary Knightsbridge store on November 1.

An elite team of 10 womenswear designers, including Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and - fresh from kitting out the real life fairytale Luxembourg royal wedding at the weekend - Elie Saab, have been enlisted to re-imagine the iconic Disney Princess dresses. 


CINDERELLA BY VERSACE 


AURORA FROM SLEEPING BEAUTY BY ELIE SAAB


ARIEL FROM THE LITTLE MERMAID BY MARCHESA


BEAST BY VALENTINO
A fantasy-like dress in silk chiffon with a sheer hooded cape and layers of exquisite pleats, is accessorised with bespoke signature studded flats and a silver flower bag. 


RENTA
'Someday your prince will come…' This silk gown is divine with intricate embroidery across the bodice and a floor-sweeping cape in signature red. 


JENNY PACKHAM
A magical dress in pale grey adorned with incredible beading that should never be locked away.


CAVALLI
Featuring soft, golden and natural earthy colours, this gown incorporates prints evocative of dream catchers with pearl detailing. The lightness of a feather and the wings of a butterfly, it is perfect for a princess in love with freedom.


JASMIN FROM ALADDIN BY ESCADA
An exotic fuchsia silk chiffon gown encompasses the fiery beauty of Jasmine, complete with an extravagant golden flower belt. 


MULAN BY MISSONI
A land of silk and jade has inspired this oriental kimono-style dazzling creation, that features bold turquoise shades and red detailing.


TIANA FROM THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG BY RALPH & RUSSO
A dream come true, this mint evening gown with a sweetheart neckline and mesh overlay, features scattered crystals that cascade into a layered tulle skirt.

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Monday, 22 October 2012

WINDOW SHOPPING

Coast Oxford Circus London

VERA WANG

Vera Wang surprised us again by showing... white wedding gowns.  After two seasons of bold and totally unexpected bridal collections.  Leave it to Vera to shock with the least shocking color of all.

Wang describes the collection as a "study in femininity and romance [that] celebrates the wedding gown in a new take on classicism and ornamentation." 

Below, photos of Wang's Autumn 2013 collection. 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
 
 
Vera's collection of white and ivory gowns were the picture of ethereal elegance. Though boasting bridal's original color palette, Vera's newest collection still pushed the boundaries of tradition featuring modern corset bodices, waterfalls of ruffles, and statement-making tulle adornments.