I've been a fan of Carven ever since I discovered it last year and FabSugarUK got to speak with designer Guillaume Henry who seems so passionate about clothes. The French brand offers tonnes of beautiful body-con dresses and skirts that we've seen on celebrities like Leighton Meester, Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Watson. Finally, in its fourth season Guillaume has opened his very first Read more
Carven has quickly become one of my favourite labels and it looks set to stay that way judging from the Autumn '11 collection. The French brand has just revealed the details of it's first boutique which is due to open next week. It will be located at 36 rue Saint Sulpice in the historical Saint Germain des Prés district. The new boutique has been described as "intimate and sophisticated, like Read more
Emma Watson continued to shoot her Lancôme campaign yesterday in Paris. The actress switched up from the leather jacket ensemble from earlier in the week to some cute feminine short shorts. Emma looked wonderfully girly in a pastel blazer as she posed in some impressive platform heels. She is working with photographer Mario Testino on the campaign, who she also worked with for the Burberry Read more
The Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris have been planning to dedicate a whole exhibition to Kate Moss. It would be entitled the “Kate Moss myth”, but it has today been revealed that they have been unable to secure sponsorship. The exhibit was originally supposed to open this year when it was announced in September 2008, but has already been delayed once (until next March). A spokesperson for Read more
In Blighty over the past year the Queen has honoured some of the biggest names in British fashion (including Christopher Bailey, Anya Hindmarch, Luella Bartley and Stephen Jones), and now the French are following our lead. It has just been revealed that both Marc Jacobs and Nathalie Rykiel are set to be decorated with the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres tomorrow. The French equivalent of a Read more
Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland isn't due for release in the UK until early March, but it has already taken the fashion world by storm. Earlier this month, Stella McCartney revealed her jewellery for Disney which was inspired by the classic Lewis Carroll story and now Nicholas Kirkwood has followed suit. He has designed this bespoke pair of shoes for Parisian department store Printemps. Read more
There have been rumours this month that one of the cities biggest style icons is packing her bags and heading across the channel to Paris. Kate Moss had reportedly bought a 22.5 million euro apartment in the city in the Trocadero area. In recent years we have lost both Agyness Deyn and Alexa Chung to New York, so I must admit that I was a bit sad to hear of these plans! However, the good news is Read more
Lanvin's creative director Alber Elbaz was honoured in Paris on Friday by the city's Mayor, Bertrand Delanoë. Bertrand presented Alber with the Grande Médaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris which is an honour given to cultural figures who have an impact on the city. Alber thanked Ralph Toledano from Chloé for “opening the doors to Paris” and Lanvin owner Shaw-Lan Wang for welcoming him Read more
Jimmy Choo for H&M lands in stores this weekend giving you the chance to get your mits on a pair of designer heels for under £100. However, don't blow your budget all at once as the Sonia Rykiel collaboration is just around the corner. The lingerie part of the capsule line launches on 5th December, but not before H&M throw an enormous party for the French fashion brand. Do you remember Read more
Whilst the Schiaparelli revival talks continue, forty of her classic pieces are preparing to be auctioned in Paris. Many of the pieces, including this shocking-pink and black dress, are from the 1930s and will be sold alongside pieces by Jean Patou, Gabrielle Chanel and Christian Dior. The sale will take place in Paris on 3rd July at Drouot-Richelieu auction house. There will be items from the Read more
