Posts for November 8th 2011

Versace

Donatella Versace Sings on the Soundtrack For Tonight's Versace For H&M Show

>> Tonight, Donatella Versace is transforming Pier 57 in New York into the "Versace For H&M Hall on the Hudson," for the collaboration's fashion show.

>> Tonight, Donatella Versace is transforming Pier 57 in New York into the "Versace For H&M Hall on the Hudson," for the collaboration's fashion show. Three videos by Johan Renck — one of which in previews had Lindsey Wixson running on an oversized hamster wheel — will debut during the extravaganza, both Nicki Minaj and Prince will give musical performances, and even Versace herself contributed to the show soundtrack. Her vocals — in English — were recorded for one track. “It’s the funniest thing because I can’t sing,” she laughed. “I’m going to say, ‘Nicki and Prince, your time is over. It’s all about me!’” But she's not the only Versace involved in the production — daughter Allegra, who has been taking a more active role in the company, assisted stylist Joe McKenna on fittings.

As for star power at the show, Versace presented Jennifer Lopez with her Glamour Women of the Year All-Star award last night — maybe Lopez will make an appearance. Versace also name-checked Kristen Stewart, Carey Mulligan, and Elizabeth Olsen as rising stars she'd like to work with. “Of course, I love Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj,” she said. “They’re not afraid to dare. It’s been a while since someone went out there and didn’t listen too much to the marketing people. You still have to listen to them but not 100 percent.”

Tom Ford

Sarah Burton, Tom Ford Recognized at Harper's Bazaar UK's Women of the Year Awards

>> During Harper's Bazaar UK's Annual Women of the Year Awards last night at Claridges in London, guests were treated to the world premiere of Duran Duran's new "Girl Panic!"
Harper's Bazaar UK Women Of The Year 2011

>> During Harper's Bazaar UK's Annual Women of the Year Awards last night at Claridges in London, guests were treated to the world premiere of Duran Duran's new "Girl Panic!" video, featuring Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen, Yasmin Le Bon, Cindy Crawford, and Eva Herzigova. Sarah Burton was spotted laughing with the band and was later presented with the Designer of the Year award by a McQueen-dressed Florence Welch. And Tom Ford won the Man in a Woman's World award, presented by a Ford-dressed Natalia Vodianova, who thanked him for “coming back to us women” after a womenswear absence.

Shopping

Try This Leather Glove Styling Look — As Spotted at Lanvin

>> Full-length gloves are one of the best things about Winter — sublimely elegant yet totally practical.


>> Full-length gloves are one of the best things about Winter — sublimely elegant yet totally practical. At Lanvin's Fall 2011 show, Alber Elbaz upped the already-chic factor by topping the collection's super-soft leather styles with jeweled corsage cuffs. While the models at Lanvin irreverently wore just one glove, we think the look would be just as glamorous with two — and with any style of statement-making bracelet. Below, some of our favorite leather glove and floral-cuff combos, for your shopping pleasure.

Photo by Greg Kessler

Cindy Crawford

See the Full, Supermodel-Filled Duran Duran Girl Panic! Music Video

>> We've been behind the scenes; now, the original supermodel-filled Duran Duran "Girl Panic!"

>> We've been behind the scenes; now, the original supermodel-filled Duran Duran "Girl Panic!" music video is finally out in full.

Directed by Jonas Akerlund — who also did Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" and "Telephone" music videos — the nearly 10-minute video features Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen, Yasmin Le Bon, Cindy Crawford, and Eva Herzigova playing different Duran Duran band members, with Campbell as frontman Simon Le Bon. Footage of the supers partying, doing a Harper's Bazaar UK magazine shoot, and talking with reporters fills the film, which also has cameos from Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.