Race & Diversity at Burberry

Unsurprisingly, these images sparked a broader conversation on race and the campaign was widely hailed as a positive step forward for ethnic diversity in fashion.

Following the pairing of Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne for the My Burberry fragrance campaign in September, the British brand once again coupled an iconic supermodel with a new star for its Spring/Summer 2015 advertisements. In what was Naomi Campbell’s first Burberry shoot since 2001 and the fourth for 24-year old Jourdan Dunn, this is the first time the house has launched a campaign starring exclusively black models. Sporting the label’s classic trench and this season’s taffeta tiered frocks and colour-blocked bags, the British beauties were lensed, as usual, by Mario Testino.

Boogie Woogie for Women for Women International this Summer

Thrilled to be booking tickets for the gourmet Fete de Boogie Woogie in SW France this July with MasterChef The Professionals 2014 finalist, Sven Hanson Britt preparing the food & Deanna Bogart & Luka Sestak providing the music. Check out Les Soeurs Anglaises for full info! All profits to Women for Women International

Record Breaking Gerhard Richter

A new record has been set for a work sold by a living European artist after an anonymous US buyer paid £30.4m for an oil-on-canvas by one of our favourite artists, German painter Gerhard Richter

The work, painted in 1986 and called Abstraktes Bild , went under the hammer at Sotheby’s in London, where it easily surpassed its £14m-to-£20m estimate.

Constellations by our favourite playwright, Nick Payne, hits Broadway with rave reviews.  Starring Jake Gyllenhaall and Brit Ruth Wilson, “Constellations” is a supremely articulate play; it knows that words inevitably fail, that they are never enough to bind two people together forever. Time, it turns out, is a more effective breaker of hearts than human beings, with all their conflicted intentions, can ever be. This story of parallel universes is universal in every sense of the word.

Galliano makes his Comeback for Maison Margiela

Galliano makes a magnificent comeback in London for Maison Margiela Artisanal SS15.  Bravo John! (Image:  Courtesy)

Je Suis Charlie - French Fashion Unites

The fashion industry in France has united in supporting the Je Suis Charlie campaign.  We think that all national papers should do the same and simultaneously publish the offending cartoon.

Baby for Blake

The lovely actor and entrepreneur (sic Preserve) Blake Lively has produced her little sprog earlier than expected.  We await news of the name although pictures of the baby are unlikely.  Pictured is Blake looking her usual stylish self despite a very large bump.  Congratulations from all at The Fashion Bloggers.

Naomi Bears It for Agent Provocateur

Agent Provocateur has lost its way since building a reputation in its early days as the go-to resource for stylishly sexy lingerie.  Naomi Campbell heads the Spring Summer campaign, shot by Ellen Von Unswerth, inspired by pulp fiction pin ups of the sixties, in a bid to win back the label's original fans.

Guy Bourdin Photography at Somerset House

The UK’s largest ever exhibition of the influential and enigmatic fashion photographer Guy Bourdin, featuring over 100 works and previously unseen material from the photographer’s estate, from 1955 to 1987.  This major show charts Bourdin’s distinguished 40-year career from Man Ray’s protégé to photography revolutionary in his own right and explore his pursuit of perfection. The exhibited works exemplify the craftsmanship behind his images, from production to publication, and their enduring quality as a consequence.  Open now until the 15th March 2015 at Somerset House, London.  A must visit for all those interested in fashion and photography.

Alexander McQueen at the V&A: Savage Beauty

Make a date at the V&A for Savage Beauty: 

14 March – 19 July 2015. Celebrating the extraordinary creative talent of one of the most innovative designers of recent times, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty will be the first and largest retrospective of McQueen's work to be presented in Europe.  Originally staged at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011 it proved one of the ten best selling exhibitions in its history

Banksy Work Hits the Current Pulse

This work by Banksy epitomises the current problem in the States where judicial justice for black and white is currently under scrutiny ....

Jellyfish Eyes by Takashi Murakami

"Jellyfish Eyes is nonsense.  No reason, no meaning.  This world is all nonsense."    Jellyfish Eyes is the first feature film from one of our favourite artists, Takashi Murakami who feels the children of modern Japan understand him best....

A Temple to Armani

Armani's hotel in Dubai is a powerful brand beacon and salesfloor in an emerging market.  International brands are investing in hotels as luxury showcases for their own products, in the case of Armani, homeware (Armani/Casa) and furniture as well as clothing .....  Live the brand what?

Nike Ups the Fashion Ante with Karlie Kloss

Clever Nike is embracing the fashion crowd as never before. Its forthcoming collaboration with Pedro Lourenço was launched with much fanfare last week, starring as it does Karlie Kloss in the campaign shots. As with everything, authenticity is at its core. The product is highly fashionable but function has to come first. But it clearly doesn’t hurt to have Karlie (and a chunk of her million+ Instagram following) endorsing the brand…
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Galliano at the Helm of Maison Martin Margiela

JOHN GALLIANO's new boss at Maison Martin Margiela has some advice for the fashion industry: judge the designer by his future collections, not his past.  Welcome back Galliano - a great creative talent joins one of our favourite labels.  Congrats to Maison Martin Margiela for taking this courageous step.

Vuitton to the aid of Art in Paris

Designed by architectural icon Frank Gehry, the Louis Vuitton Foundation in the Bois de Boulogne - the ultimate coalition between art and luxury - opened this week.  Amongst the many celebrities and fashion icons attending was our favourite Sophia Coppola, pictured here in the main gallery....

Tribute to Oscar de la Renta

 

Instagram hit, Mayhem (#fashionbyMayhem), the result of her mother's recreations of famous red carpet gowns, pays tribute to Oscar de la Renta with a paper versions of the gown SJP wore to the 2014 Met Ball. A big thanks to Senor de la Renta for his lifetime of inspirational designs - from Mrs Amal Clooney's wedding dress to Jackie O's First Lady outfits. 

Valentino's Camouflage iPhone Case

We often fall in love with men's accessories and there is good reason for us ladies to add this iPhone case to our accessories Wishlist.  Showcasing Valentino's recognisable camouflage pattern and stud branding, this just launched case fits all iPhone 5 models and features a tactile design that utilises both printed canvas and soft leather.  £135 from http://www.oki-ni.com/accessories/

Kate Moss Bares her Breast for Breast Cancer Awareness

Kate Moss models the 'Gemma Relaxing' bra from the lingerie collection that Stella McCartney has designed to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness month - October.

Burberry + Apple = Luxury Watch Sales

This year, Apple hired Angela Ahrendts, former chief executive of Burberry, to lead the company’s retail division and it will be very interesting to watch how Apple’s retail model begins to shift.  Apple's new Watch will be introduced in numerous versions from affordable to luxury. And Angela knows how to shift luxury items ...