Chanel Spring Summer 2012 Campaign by Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld photographs models Saskia de Brauw & Joan Smalls at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France where the Resort 2012 runway show took place. In these black and white photographs the models are shown in acrobatic positions. The campaign was styled by Carine Roitfeld for the second season in a row. And I'm already obsessed with the white flat sandals which remind me of a pair of childhood plastic sandals with the same design.

Source: Chanel News

TOM TAILOR launches a new line of women's underwear and nightwear

The lifestyle company TOM TAILOR is set to introduce a new line of women's day and nightwear under the name of TOM TAILOR Bodywear in July 2012. The licence has been awarded to Atlas Design GmbH, a company specialising in fashion accessories and based in Düsseldorf.
By extending the scope of the licence portfolio, TOM TAILOR is strengthening its brand range and increasing it to a total of 20 licence product groups.

The line of women's day and nightwear was developed in close cooperation with Atlas Design. The new line combines all TOM TAILOR brand values, which stand for casual and authentic attire. The TOM TAILOR Bodywear autumn/winter 2012 collection includes four underwear and eight nightwear ranges. In addition to these, there will also be a basic underwear and nightwear range in a casual feminine look. The new collection is marked by casual styles, comfort, subtle details and a hint of nostalgia. The day-wear patterns range from playful mille-fleur and checks to fine stripes on bras, shirts and underwear. The colours are primarily grey, blue and berry shades, which are complimented by pink.

TOM TAILOR brand- Bodywear is scheduled to go on sale in January 2012. The autumn/winter fashion collection is due to be delivered in three stages, starting in July 2012. Customers can purchase the new line of women's day and nightwear from retailers, our own retail stores and in the TOM TAILOR e-shop.

Marc Jacobs Signs Up for Jury Duty

American designer agrees to once again helm design competition in Berlin.

Marc Jacobs has signed on for a second year as head patron and jury member of Peek & Cloppenburg’s Designer for Tomorrow competition in Berlin. Jacobs took on the patron role last July, and cast what many suspected was the deciding vote for Alexandra Kiesel, a graduate of Berlin’s Weissensee School of Art (http://www.kh-berlin.de) who went big on color-blocked separates as well as strong shoulders in her winning presentation. She’ll stage her first solo runway show under the DFT banner at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin on Jan. 18.

Peek and Cloppenburg, a leading German specialty store chain, said Jacobs would be in Berlin several times this year to help the final five candidates in the 2012 competition prepare for next July’s group show. As for the multi-tasking designer, he said he decided to continue his support for Designer for Tomorrow because it is an “authentic award and the focus is on the designer.” (WWD)

David Beckham designs underwear collection for H&M

English sporting icon David Beackham and former Emporio Armani underwear model David is designing his own briefs in partnership with Swedish cheap n' chic fashion retailer Hennes and Mauritz.

The collection, dubbed "Bodywear," will be up for grabs both online and in 1,800 H&M stores worldwide as of Feb. 2 and is the first step in a planned long term cooperation between H&M and the LA Galaxy midfielder.
Designed by David’s in-house team and sold exclusively at H&M, the focus is on fit, function, comfort and design, avoiding overt branding to present a range of new classics, comprising of briefs, boxers, vests, T-shirts, pyjamas and long johns.

"For autumn we have looked back at the Versace archives with the iconic collection for H&M, and now we are looking forward, with a first feeling for the new spring season. As well as holiday pieces, there is also everyday wear, with lots of denim and print, all of it with a spirit that's classically Versace" OK Magazine quoted Margareta van den Bosch, the Creative Advisor at H&M, as saying.

Latest News: David Beckham Bodywear for H&M Super Bowl Ad (video)

H&M Unveils Versace Cruise Collection

The new Cruise Collection for H&M, designed by Italian fashion house Versace - featuring male model River Viiperi.

Arraying a series of sleek and refined pieces that radiates a more reserved and matured approach compared to its prior release, this new assortment is anchored by contemporary cut shirts, well-tailored suits, pleated shorts and printed trunks.

The Cruise Collection however will be available exclusively within the European market via online starting January 19.


The women's collection is both light and feminine, with berries and butterfly prints on dresses, tops, negligees, dressing gowns and silk cashmere cardigans. The women can also flaunt white jeans, bikinis and summer accessories like charm bracelets, print bags, ballet flats and high heels.Model Abbey Lee Kershaw.

The gentlemen will be treated to a collection based on fashion classics, like a leather-detailed wool blazer, jeans and denim shirts, alongside pleat-front shirts, either in cotton or denim.

The entire range is scheduled to be released on Jan. 19, and will be available as an H&M online exclusive.

January 19 - The Final Versace for H&M Collection Has Already Sold Out

The Versace for H&M resort collection — the collaboration's final installment — dropped today, although it's only available online in Europe. So, we don't have any stories about huge lines or in-store mayhem, alas! However, the clothes have already sold out almost completely, according to British Vogue, which reported just past noon U.K. time that there were only two items left in select sizes.

Fashion Group International Names Rising Star Finalists

Fashion Group International named the finalists for their Rising Star Awards, which will take place at Cipriani later this month. They include New York–based labels like Nahm, Wes Gordon, and Jolibe — also one of the inaugural tenants at the CFDA Fashion Incubator.

No cash prize is specified, but we’re sure the party at Cipriani, with Ralph Rucci presenting awards and Ruben and Isabel Toledo as keynote speakers, will be rewarding in itself.

Meanwhile, Ecco Domani named the seven winners of their $25,000 Fashion Foundation grants.

In the past, the wine company has supported household names like Zac Posen, Alexander Wang, and rag & bone. This year, their globally diverse list — chosen by judges like Sally Singer, Julie Gilhart, and Kim Hastreiter — includes not-so-familiar names like Correll Correll, Eighteenth, Haus Alkire, and Sunhee in the womenswear category, and Tim Coppens for menswear.

A little who’s who from WWD:

German-born twin sisters Daphne and Vera Correll joined forces to form their label Correll Correll in 2006. Now in its fifth season, Eighteenth is designed by Alexa Galler, a native of Atlantic City, who focuses on asymmetric silhouettes. Haus Alkire is a partnership between Julie Haus, who handles garment design, merchandising and textile procurement, and Jason Alkire, who focuses on the colors and custom prints for each collection. Sunhee, born in Seoul, launched her self-titled line for fall 2011.

Dakota Fanning Covers ELLE UK February 2012

Dakota Fanning, American actress wears spring 2012 Louis Vuitton on the February cover of British Elle.

The “I Am Sam” hottie looks fabulous as she posed for photographer David Slijper while clad in a Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 dress and a baby blue Prada ensemble for the front pages of the magazine.

With the inside column hitting on topics including Dakota's unwillingness to let outside perceptions influence her, as well as her younger sister Elle, highlights from Miss Fanning's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit ELLE UK!

On her youthful age of 17-years-old:
"I feel like I've lived a long time, but then I realize, 'Oh, I'm actually only 17.' I don't think there should be an age limit on an interest, do you know what I mean?"

On not wanting attention outside of her acting:
"I just want to be an actress. I don't really do anything attention-grabbing. Famous just sounds so pretentious. Who am I to call myself that word?"

On not letting talk about her physical appearance affect her:
"People are always talking about this person who looks great and that person who doesn't. It's there, if you let it in. I let it in to an extent. I just don't let it affect the choices I make."