Versace has re-issued a limited number of its classic printed silk shirts that were ever so popular in the 1990's. The shirts will be available in all Versace stores worldwide as well as select department stores, boutiques and online shops. Versace decided to re-release the classic silk shirts after seeing various runway collections filled with obvious inspiration from its late 90's trend.
Here are pictures of the re-released iconic silk print shirts:
Rappers Tyga, Drake, and Flo-Rida were all spotted recently wearing silk Versace shirts:
Tyga wore this Versace Silk Barocca Print Shirt in a spread for Rap-Up Magazine
Tyga's Young Money label mate Drake wore the same Versace Silk Barocca Print shirt in a different color to his 25th birthday celebration at TAO
Rapper Flo-Rida was spotted in the same shirt at TAO as part of his Young Jeezy Halloween costume. I have so many questions here: 1). Why is he dressing up as Jeezy for Halloween? 2). When has Jeezy ever worn a silk Versace shirt or anything silk for that matter? 3). Who would have even been able to guess that he was dressed as Jeezy? Ok, I have so many more, but I'll stop there....
Lady Gaga wearing a classic silk print Versace shirt
And unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Versace is releasing a collection for H&M that will be available in H&M stores November 19, 2011 at 8am. Check out the full women and men's collection here
I am "Uber" excited about Sex And the City 2 coming out this week. I can not wait until Thursday to see it. Last night was the official premiere in New York with the entire cast.
The ladies looked fantabulous!
Left to Right: Sarah Jessica Parker in Valentino, Kristen Davis in a vintage Jean Desses gown, Cynthia Nixon in Carolina Herrera, and Kim Cattrall in Naeem Khan
Can we just take a moment to focus on the GORGEOUS yellow Valentino gown Ms SJP, aka Carrie Bradshaw, wore on the "silver" carpet:
This gown is from Valentino's Spring 2010 Couture Collection. She looks absolutely STUNNING!
Hundreds of fans gathered outside Radio Music Hall to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebs and cast members going into the premiere:
I will be attending an event here in Atlanta on Thursday hosted by Tami Reed of "Talking With Tami" :
Vogue Italia has recently launched Vogue Black: A new website geared towards Black fashion. It features past and present black icons of the fashion and modeling worlds.
Another high-end fashion designer teams up with Target to create a more "affordable" line. Jean Paul Gaultier for Target won't be available in stores until March 7th, but the entire look-book collection has been released. Here are a few of my favorite looks and pieces:
Today, the fashion world mourns the loss of iconic designer, Alexander McQueen. It is speculated that McQueen may have taken his own life as he was grieving the loss of his mother, who died a week ago. McQueen's designs were adorned by such celebrities as Sara Jessica Parker, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga to name a few. Alexander McQueen was supposed to unveil his new collection at Paris Fashion Week on March 9th. He was only 40 years old. So sad : (
Here is McQueen pictured with Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss
Pictured with Sarah Jessica Parker
Rihanna in a hooded Alexander McQueen dress.
Singer Monica wearing one of McQueen's designs on the set of her new video for "Everything to Me"
R.I.P. Mr McQueen, your contribution to the world of fashion will truly be missed...
For all of my Atlanta followers, The FIX (Fashion Industry Xclusive) is a weekly fashion event for Atlanta's industry professionals, emerging artists, socialites, and lovers of fashion and beauty. The event is held every Monday night from 6pm to 10pm at Thrive Lounge in Downtown Atlanta.
Tonight's event will be giving back to the Haiti Relief Effort. Guests are encouraged to bring gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories. Monetary donations will also be accepted and will be delivered to the American Red Cross. Admission is free and there will be $5 cosmos and $5 appetizers from 6pm to 8pm.
Fur stoles are making a comeback this fall. They have already been spotted on many Fall fashion runways this year.
My favorite girl Rihanna has rocked this furry trend on more than one occasion:
Earlier this year, she was seen in a more casual version of the fur stole as she was entering DaSilvano Restaurant in New York
Last month she was spotted wearing a black fur stole over an Alexander Wang dress at her manager's wedding in Italy.
Naomi Campbell wore the same exact Alexander Wang dress to the Black Girls Rock event where she was the recipient of the Fashionista award. Naomi also topped it with a fur stole.
And here Rihanna is again wearing another casual version of the fur stole.
Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham pairing a stole over one of her own original designs.
Victoria Beckham wearing another stole. Damn the stole, that bag is HOT!
Sarah Jessica Parker looks very elegant in this faux fur stole
Model Chanel Iman looks fabulous in this tuxedo look.
"Coco Before Chanel" is a biopic of fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, played by Audrey Tautou (pictured above) before she became an icon. The film begins depicting her life as a french orphan. She falls in love with french millionaire Etienne Balsan who helped her start her fashion empire. Coco spent countless hours sewing her own clothes. Back in the 20th Century, women wore corsets and other highly structured clothes that they could barely move around in. Coco Chanel changed the face of fashion by designing "men-inspired" fashions out of her boyfriend's clothes like sailor shirts, trousers, tweed jackets. She also designed women's fashions out of wool jersey material which was typically used in men's underwear. Coco Chanel eventually went on to become a legendary couturier.
Coco Chanel was also known for piling on tons of fake jewelry, like faux pearls, on top of her clothing.
Here is a young Coco Chanel wearing one of her early designs
Everyone is familiar with the famous Coco Chanel logo that is often times imitated in knock-off fashions.
Her Chanel No. 5 perfume is the number one selling fragrance in the world
Here are some of my favorite famous quotes by Coco Chanel:
“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”
“I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.”
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
“A woman is closest to being naked when she is well dressed.”
"Coco Before Chanel" is already playing in select theaters in California and New York. Check here for release dates in your city.
Check out the official movie trailer:
For all of my readers in the Atlanta area, there will be a "free" private screening this Thursday, October 15th:
There will be a Champagne Soiree from 5:30 - 7:00pm at W Atlanta Buckhead and the actual screening will take place at 7:30pm at AMC Phipps Plaza. Hurry! Hurry! You must RSVP no later than Wednesday, October 14. Send your RSVP to ChanelAtlanta@gmail.com. The RSVP is good for you and 1 guest. Hope to see you there!
