Christian Lacroix has an exciting new project - Elle UK Spot-on street Style lesson straight from the pages of Elle Turkey - FabSugar Orla Kiely to be honoured by the Queen - Vogue The new Dr Martens it bag - Marie Claire Fashion week's new it models - In Style Top ten iconic brides - Handbag Oscar de la Rents doesn't approve of Michelle Obama in McQueen - WWD Stefano Pilati is a Glee fan - Read more
The fashion world is dominated by Christians! There's Dior, Lacroix and Louboutin and they all have their own quite distinct style. They are all vital French players in the industry too, but how well do you know them? Take my fun quiz and find out how well you know your Christians! Question 1 of 10Which brand uses red as its signature colour? Christian Dior Christian Laxcroix Christian Read more
As speculation mounts about the possible designer of Kate Middleton's wedding dress (widely expected to be Bruce Oldfield), designers from across the globe have been sketching their ideas for the future Queen. WWD today published sketches by names like Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino, Missoni, Vera Wang and Jason Wu showing off a wide range of unique designs. Click through to see what they came up Read more
Christian Lacroix is designing money for the French mint - My Fashion Life Fin Oslo for ASOS - Liner Clutch and the Wardrobe Miggy has some new Kandee heels - Miggy Likes the Internet Happy Anniversary Net-a-Porter! - The Luxe Chronicles Isabella Rossellini for Bulgari - The Clothes Whisperer Lizzy Jagger for C’N'C CoSTUME NATIONAL for A/W 2010 - Sassy Bella Selfridges open pop up shop - Read more
Jennifer Aniston has been busy traveling around Europe this week promoting her latest movie The Bounty Hunter with maybe beau Gerard Butler. The pair have been to Madrid, Berlin, Paris and London amongst others posing and smiling on the red carpet. She has worn some gorgeous designer outfits by the likes of Valentino and Christian Lacroix. Most of you hated her Lacroix dress in Paris, but how Read more
Jennifer Aniston continued to promote The Bounty Hunter over the weekend with Gerard Butler. The pair dined together before hitting the red carpet looking very close. Jennifer wore a pink Christian Lacroix dress for the event with black strappy sandals and drop earrings. The colour of the dress clashes with the red carpet and the promotional posters, but it is nice to see her trying something a Read more
As couture season kicks off next week, Christian Lacroix will be sorely missed as the first season without his beautiful designs takes place. Fear not though, there is still a way to see the French couturiers work as he has designed the costumes for Agrippina which premieres at the State Opera Unter den Linden in Berlin. Since November, Lacroix has been traveling between the French and German Read more
The recession has unfortunately been an ongoing tale in the world over the past few years. There have been many victims in the fashion world, but this year the two which have stood out for me are Christian Lacroix and Luella. Lacroix has been battling with his couture house for some time, but with so much love for the French designer it seemed likely that a backer would emerge. Unfortunately, at Read more
Back in May, news broke that French couture house Christian Lacroix had filed for bankruptcy and now, more than six months later, it has still failed to find a buyer. Lacroix and it's existing owner the Falic group have been in court today in attempt to rescue the company from administration. The court approved a restructuring plan which will see the workforce cut from 110 to just ten. This will Read more
Another sad story in the fashion industry this morning as one of France's biggest names announces financial trouble. Christian Lacroix has reportedly filed for voluntary bankruptcy in an attempt to protect the company from creditors. The current economic crisis and company expansion has been blamed for the situation. French newspaper Le Figaro revealed, "According to our information, Christian Read more
