Posts for April 3rd 2008

Fashion Flash

Breaking News: Naomi Campbell Arrested at Heathrow

It has just been announced that supermodel Naomi Campbell has been arrested at London's Heathrow airport.

It has just been announced that supermodel Naomi Campbell has been arrested at London's Heathrow airport. Naomi, who was due to take a flight from the new terminal five was arrested for reportedly spitting at a police officer. The row arose in the first class lounge due to issues surrounding a lost bag.

She reportedly became quickly enraged over her lost luggage so airline staff called the police and then she was arrested on the plane. Witnesses said she was screaming "get off me, leave me alone" before assaulting the officer.

A police spokesman told The Times,

“At 17.11, officers were alerted to a disturbance at Terminal 5. Officers attended, and subsequently a 37 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer and was taken to Heathrow police station where she remains.”

The bags belonging to her and her entourage were removed from the plane before it departed over and hour and a half late.
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Fashion Flash

Fab Flash: The Beginning of Ethical Modeling

We've made our kitchens organic and had wardrobe eco-makeovers but now it is the turn of the catwalk as a London based modeling agency vows to only use healthy girls.

We've made our kitchens organic and had wardrobe eco-makeovers but now it is the turn of the catwalk as a London based modeling agency vows to only use healthy girls. Quintessentially Models is a new ethically managed agency focused on healthy models. Working with eating disorder charity B-eat they intend to raise awareness to the health implications faced by models today.

In order to fulfill this promise they have recruited nutritionists, personal trainers, dermatologists and councillors to assist their clients free of charge. They already have offices around the world and models involved in major advertising campaigns. Do you think the idea will eventually end size zero models appearing on the catwalk?

Michael Kors

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Fashion Flash

Fab Flash: Comme des Garcons for H&M

Designer collaborations at H&M are becoming an annual event and one which fashionistas can't help but get excited about.

Designer collaborations at H&M are becoming an annual event and one which fashionistas can't help but get excited about. It's the perfect opportunity to get your hands on designer pieces for well under £100! Following in the footsteps of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf and Roberto Cavalli comes Comme des Garcons who announced their collaboration with the high Street store today. The famously controversial Japanese design house will create a capsule collection for H&M to be released in November.

The collection will not simply include womenswear and menswear but also, for the first time on a H&M collaboration, childrenswear. There will also be accessories and a new unisex fragrance for the retailer. Phew! The line will be available in Tokyo first before being released across the world. Rei Kawakubo spoke to Vogue about the collaboration,

"I have always been interested in the balance between creation and business. It is a dilemma, although for me creation has always been the first priority. It is a fascinating challenge to work with H&M since it is a chance to take the dilemma to its extreme, and try to solve it."

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Fab Covers: Rachel Weisz for Vogue Living

Normally, I would not feature Vogue Living on Fab, we leave that to CasaSugar but when it features Rachel Weisz in a purple Vera Wang dress how could we not?!

Normally, I would not feature Vogue Living on Fab, we leave that to CasaSugar but when it features Rachel Weisz in a purple Vera Wang dress how could we not?! The shoot sees Oscar winning Weisz posing in her perfect room which seems to channel classic glamour, reflected perfectly in Weisz's style. I actually prefer the cover to US Vogue, which do you prefer?

Fashion Flash

Top Ten Fashionable Countries

Shopping for designer goods is no longer limited to New York, London, Paris and Milan, quite the opposite in fact.

Shopping for designer goods is no longer limited to New York, London, Paris and Milan, quite the opposite in fact. People all over the globe want to get their hands on designer items which is why this Top Ten might surprise you slightly. As part of its recent Global Designer Brand Survey, The Nielsen Company asked 25,000 consumers in 48 countries if they bought designer brands when they shop. The term 'designer' was not explained nor specified and no price point was mentioned. Make a note of these new shopping districts on your fashion map as designer boutiques are sure to be popping up there soon!

  1. Greece
  2. Hong Kong
  3. India
  4. Hungary
  5. United Arab Emirates
  6. To see the rest of the list read more

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Fabworthy: Tails Blazer at Topshop

Androgynous clothing is never far from the catwalk and this season masculine tailoring was teamed with pretty summer dresses for a great contrasting look.

Androgynous clothing is never far from the catwalk and this season masculine tailoring was teamed with pretty summer dresses for a great contrasting look. This was seen at Emporio Armani, Stella McCartney and Matthew Williamson where light coloured blazers were worn to soften the look. We have already seen some of the blazers available but I couldn't resist showing you this tails blazer from Topshop (£50).

It's a slight twist on the classic shape but would look great with a pair of skinny jeans (with the longer back of the blazer saving you revealing, when your trousers fall too low) or over a summer dress for an office look. Alternatively, for evening wear I would wear it over a bandeau dress.

beauty

Definition: Bull Sperm

Click to ReadDefinition: Bull Sperm Believe it or not, bull sperm (yes, bull semen) is becoming a cult hair treatment at a swank UK salon.
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Definition: Bull Sperm Believe it or not, bull sperm (yes, bull semen) is becoming a cult hair treatment at a swank UK salon. The solution combines Angus bull semen and a plant root called katera. Both ingredients are protein packed and help penetrate and condition the hair shaft. This is not an April fool!

Sienna Miller

Bag to Have: Louis Vuitton Heartbreak

Seriously, how many designer it-bags can one person own per season?

Seriously, how many designer it-bags can one person own per season? We have already reported on Sienna's Prada stripey tote and today she was out and about showing off her Louis Vuitton Heartbreak shopper. The bag featured on the Spring/Summer catwalk and is quirkily spray painted as well as featuring printed text detail. Marc Jacobs was clearly having too much fun in his job when he designed these accessories as the collection is called 'Monogram Jokes'.

Sienna appears to be wearing the same outfit here as she was at Groucho a few days ago, is she desperately trying to bring back the denim skirt?! The Heartbreak tote is available for £1460 from the Louis Vuitton website.
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