Posts for February 3rd 2011

Yves Saint Laurent

Should This YSL Commercial Really Have Been Banned?

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a commercial for YSL's Belle D'Opium fragrance for "appearing to simulate injecting drugs."

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a commercial for YSL's Belle D'Opium fragrance for "appearing to simulate injecting drugs." All because the model in the commercial runs her finger up one arm and eventually seizes her body, actions the ASA says could be interpreted as drug related.

YSL, of course, says the choreography is simply meant to seduce the viewer and showcase the perfume's intense nature. Maybe I'm blind, but the most objectionable thing I see in this commercial is some major sexyface. Plus, if they think that the motion from the video is really what injecting drugs looks like, I think maybe it's time for a private screening of either Trainspotting or Requiem For a Dream. Should this ad have been banned? Check out the commercial (no sound needed) after the jump.

Kate Moss

Kate Moss and Lea T Land Solo Love Magazine Covers

Most of you loved Kate Moss and Lea T's shared cover for Love Magazine, but now it's time to take a look at their solo efforts.

Most of you loved Kate Moss and Lea T's shared cover for Love Magazine, but now it's time to take a look at their solo efforts. Both models have posed alone for the publication sporting very different looks. There is also a Justin Bieber cover of the magazine which hits newsstands on Monday. Which cover will you be picking up?

Christopher Kane

Christopher Kane Celebrates BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund Win

The British Fashion Council and Vogue hosted a cocktail reception last night to celebrate the nominees and the winner of the 2011 fashion fund.
Photos of BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund Cocktail Party in London With Christopher Kane

The British Fashion Council and Vogue hosted a cocktail reception last night to celebrate the nominees and the winner of the 2011 fashion fund. Christopher Kane was awarded the prize (with a David Downton illustration). He was joined at the party by nominees Charlotte Olympia, E. Tautz, Jonathan Saunders, Nicholas Kirkwood, Osman Yousefzada, Peter Pilotto and Richard Nicoll. The event was supported by Harold Tilman, Alexandra Shulman, Samantha Cameron, Christopher Bailey and socialites Daisy Lowe and Laura Bailey. Click through to see photos from the party.

V&A

London College of Fashion MA Students Present Their Final Collections

Last night, I headed to the V&A Museum to watch the London College of Fashion MA show.

Last night, I headed to the V&A Museum to watch the London College of Fashion MA show. The college always has a high calibre of graduates, and this year was no exception. One thing which struck me, was how many students opted for menswear this year. 2011 is already hotting up to be a great year for menswear as more focus is placed upon it (not least because of the launch of Mr Porter), so maybe students realise there is a lot of potential in designing for guys. Indeed, the collection of the year was awarded to Matteo Molinari whose tailored menswear came with a twist. His slim fit trousers had a dramatic high waist and there were androgynous elements.

Other highlights included Susanna Bettencourt's chain embellished, '90s inspired body con dresses and Nam Young Kim's sculptural jackets and midi skirts. Oliver Ruuger's accessories stole the show as the umbrella was given a fetish makeover. The colour palette for the whole show was predominantly dark or neutral. To see photos from last night, just read more

Celebrity Beauty

Katy Perry's Craziest Nails Yet

Katy Perry's long been on our radar as a crazy nail-ophile, but she just tweeted what are certainly her most absurd digits to date.

Katy Perry's long been on our radar as a crazy nail-ophile, but she just tweeted what are certainly her most absurd digits to date. They almost rival the lady with the 20 inch long nails from yesterday. Is there anywhere Katy can go from here, or has she basically reached the manicure event horizon?

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood Designs for Comic Relief

Vivienne Westwood has been turning her hand to a charitable cause for Comic Relief this year as she creates a range of t-shirts.
Vivienne Westwood Designs T-shirt for Comic Relief

Vivienne Westwood has been turning her hand to a charitable cause for Comic Relief this year as she creates a range of t-shirts. The printed tops feature British historic icons including William Shakespeare, characters from Blackadder and a punk. The pieces are available online or at a TK Maxx store from £9.99. A large percentage of the sales goes directly to Comic Relief. Click through to see celebrities modelling the new designs.

Poll

Fab Ad: Jourdan Dunn for Burberry

I'm a fan of Jourdan Dunn so it's great to see that having a baby hasn't brought her career to a halt.

I'm a fan of Jourdan Dunn so it's great to see that having a baby hasn't brought her career to a halt. She starred in a couple of catwalk shows last year, and now she has landed the Burberry campaign. The British heritage brand promised to unveil new images each month as part of it's "evolving campaign", and the setting is once again Brighton beach. Jourdan stars alongside Sacha M'Baye in the images which were taken by Mario Testino and showcase cool leather pieces from the Spring collection. Do you like this campaign?