The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2011 Fashion Show

The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2011 Fashion Show kicked off Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York last evening. The celebrity-studded affair celebrated the national awareness campaign for women about heart disease. Celebrity models included Ann Curry, Audrina Patridge, Camila Alves, Denise Richards, Dita Von Teese, Eve, Gayle King, Giuliana Rancic, Julianne Hough, Laila Ali, Linda Gray, Natasha Bedingfield, Patti LaBelle (see photo above and video below), Suzanne Somers (see photo below) and several others (featured in slideshow below). Watch the full video of the show on MyDaily.
There were plenty of celebrities in the audience to watch the presentation, including actor Matthew McConaughey and Apprentice-winning Bill Rancic, who were both there to cheer on their significant others (Camila Alves and Giuliana Rancic, respectively).
Many of the participants have a personal connection to heart disease, which motivated them to become involved in the show. "It turned out to be a lot of fun---now that it is over," The Today Show's Ann Curry, who was stunning in Carmen Marc Valvo (see slideshow below), told Luxist. "It wasn't so much fun leading up to it because I was kind of nervous. I have never done anything like this before."

Vivienne Westwood Red Label Show and Collaboration with Chivas Regal Unveiled

Vivienne Westwood is a busy Dame. Dame Vivienne, that is. The iconic London-based fashion designer is one of the rare few who shows her collections in various cities, including Milan, London and Paris. When Luxist had the opportunity to experience her work up-close on Sunday evening when she unveiled her Red Label Fall/Winter 2011 collection, it was on the third day of London Fashion Week. Earlier that day, her Austrian-born husband, Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne Westwood's Creative Director, noted, they did a fitting with Helena Bonham Carter for the Academy Awards. A busy day, indeed.
Vivienne West's show was larger than life (see video below). It was presented at the grand Royal Courts of Justice at London's Strand, a gothic cathedral-like setting that was befitting for a designer of Dame Vivienne's stature. The inspiration behind her "Red Label" collection show was Lewis Carroll's "Alice through the looking glass" which evoked a feeling of British society and change. Models wore tartan prints, dresses with mis-matched seams, fantastic oversized hats (designed by Prudence Millinery, some were crowns), over-the-top makeup (including gold-painted faces) and hair styles that seemed to defy gravity. A video of the entire show can be seen on Vivienne Westwood's website.

Bold face names at the show included Jo Wood (ex-wife of Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood), singer Paloma Faith, Boy George, former tenns pro Boris Becker, Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes, and contemporary artist Tracy Emin. All were wowed by the show which was as magnificient a production as the Red Label Collection itself. "I am a big fan of Vivienne's, so I enjoyed the show," Nick Rhodes told Luxist backstage after the show. "She always has a few surprises. She is remarkably good at cutting things. So it has always reminds me of the Japanese, but I think they took it from Vivienne. I thought some of things were really exquisitely beautiful. There was one skirt and blouse toward the end that was quite classical. It was a black skirt with a white blouse that I thought was just exquisite---beautiful."
Former pro tennis player Boris Becker was equally impressed with the collection. "I thought, as always, she was spectacular with the different designs and the makeup--one girl was golden," Becker told Luxist. "Her creativity never stops. The Royal Court of Justice is a unique location with a very long runway. The girls did have to walk a long time, but nobody faulted and everyone did a good job."

The Fashion Statement: Indonesian Designer Meets First Lady

This was a big week for Indonesian fashion designers. Not only did the President Obama make a stop in Jakarta, but he touched down right in the middle of Jakarta's fashion week. While the President was praising the ideals of democracy and development at the University of Indonesia, local designers were sending a parade of pieces down the runways hoping to establish Jakarta as a fashion hub in Asia. Backed by the Indonesian Fashion Designers Association, the goal is to catapult Indonesian designers to the international stage. So far they've mostly had success at home. Until now...

The Jakarta Globe reported this week that one designer hit the jackpot. Priyo Oktaviano snagged a chance to present the U.S. First Lady with one of his designs, a face-to-face meeting most stateside designers would KILL for! Oktaviano, who worked for Balenciaga early on in his career and is known for quirky and edgy designs, said he was contacted only six days prior to the meeting. He had one day to make a dress and a coat and he looked up Mrs. Obama's size on the Internet.



"I made her a purple sleeveless sack dress from Balinese songket," he told the Globe. A songket is Balinese woven cloth. "I think Michelle likes to show her toned arms. And I picked bright purple because I think it will look good on her," he said. "Michelle liked the songket." No word on whether Obama actually took the dress or has plans to wear it. No matter. Oktaviano attained publicity nirvana.

The theme of Jakarta fashion week was styling traditional wear with a modern touch. The week kicked off with a tribute to the kebaya (derived from Arabic word for clothing "abaya"), a traditional blouse and skirt combo that most Indonesian women wear. Designer Defrico Audy mixed a batik print with metallic silks and red velvets (pictured below).

Other designers stuck with modern designs. Sebastian Gunawan, another designer who got to meet Mrs. Obama, presented a 92-piece collection inspired by old icons (Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe) and new (Rihanna and Victoria Beckham). He showed gowns with high shoulders which he said look particularly good on petite women.

Modernity was not lost on other designers either. The rash of empire waist dresses paired with platform shoes were every bit worthy of catwalks in New York. And can't you almost see Beckham in the look by designer Ninik Darmawan (pictured above)?

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AFWL 2012 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: VADIRA 7

Vadira7 is an indigenous brand that focuses on bridging the gap between functionality, creativity and the very essence of Africa. At Vadira 7 we believe that a woman is a work of art specially created by God and in turn every item of clothing is geared towards celebrating the glory of womanhood. The Vadira 7 woman is confident, sensual and fun, a woman who knows what she wants out of life and gets it.

Vadira 7 latest Collection  is  called flourish. It was inspired during a road trip through the amazons in the Nigerian Niger Delta. The regal, sensual, fluid nature of the palm trees, inspired the ribbed nature of the Vadira Flourish Collection  jersey dresses. The silhouettes were rooted in the conventional, accentuating the hourglass curves of a woman that leaves a lasting suggestion towards the seductive.

The Ankara influence was loaded with leaves that are reminiscent of the branches of the palms but its bold colors speak of the strength of a woman contrasting with the lace infusion that connotes the delicacy of femininity. The quirky nature of the jackets expounds the unpredictability and fun nature of a woman.

 The palm tree inspired the Vadira-7 Collection because  its resilience and ability to weather the storm or the harsh weather speaks the consistency of inner strength and tenacity. Its ability to always flourish, always graceful, always beautiful and always standing strong despite the odds life throws at it is reminiscent of the way a woman should be

Ethnic Electism by Anne Avantie

Masterpiece is a work produced with the full seriousness by the hands of a maestro. Three leading designers; Ferry Sunarto, Musa Widyatmodjo and Anne Avantie showed their best work through the eclectic ethnic inspiration in BNI presents performances Ethnic Eclectism was held on February 26 at 20:00 pm-22 pm. Fashion show sponsored by BNI Indonesia is the final show of Indonesia Fashion Week 2012.

Anne Avantie fashion show close the Ethnic Electism show at Plenary Hall. With the theme “Indonesia Sehati”, Anne presented the epic performances in collaboration with Guruh Soekarno Putra and Garin Nugroho. Anne’s collections inspired by the song lyric by Guruh Soekarno Putra and narrative by Garin Nugroho. Anne Avantie, a designer from Semarang presented show that combined narrative, movement, dance and song as well as in a bundle. In this fashion show, you saw masterpieces of Anne Avantie; kebaya, ready-to-wear collection, until her batik gold Prada coletan. Passion, dedication and perseverance of Anne Avantie in developing kebaya made her deserve to get the highest appreciation.

Christian Louboutin Spring 2012 Collection

Here are the new styles and names released from the much anticipated Christian Louboutin Spring 2012 collection:
I will be updating this list as styles are released and as always tell you when they become available online. The PVC pumps are very interesting and I would love to have the Bis Un Bout in black suede. Pay close attention to Louboutin’s US online store - new styles are being released almost daily.

                                             Bis Un Bout yellow patent & PVC pump

                                              Bis Un Bout red suede & PVC pump

                                         Un Palace studded python sandal

                                        Matrinana hot pink crepe satin peep-toe pump

 Ron Ron Zeppa mirrored wedge

                                              

Pink Peony Korean Fashion Bag

it was surprisingly! coz today i've got fashion store website that draw my attention. Pink Peony it called. they sell so many fashion bag from Korea with no brand. but still have rich style of fashion bag. i love it so much. beside that, they sell clothing apparel and other stuff for woman. great thing and you should visit www.pinkpeony.com. u're gonna adore it!

 

 Gucci Sling 3 ways

   Tote bag zipper

blue stripe lady

                                            herme tote maroon

FURLA the candy girl bags

Here it come "FURLA CANDY BAG"..all lollipoler holic *LOL* definetely like these bag. bright colour and tranparant material, so cute and unique. Just be bright everywhere, i thought it's an individual opinion :p well...beside it all, it just such a other dimension of futuristic bag. WELL DONE!

MY DREAM BAG "BALENCIAGA"

I wanted this bag for so long...BALENCIAGA ..love it very much. All the colour attract me deeply , like i want to buy it all. Sophisticated,Casual and Chic. Modist and Confidence is all in me. bring this bag whenever u need sparks of fashion around

Baby Blue "SKYSRACAPER" Me edition

      CALVIN KLEIN

  "GENUINE CK BLUE PATENT LAMB LEATHER TOTE BAG"

  I need some refreshment to go to my university. What colour u pick for your bags in the morning? black? i think my heartmeter doesn't fit to "blackmood"..white? Rainy day is on fire..Hell no!! spot everywhere...i'd rather pick baby blue...feeling some freedom outside inside and so fresh!! BANG BANG BANG....sky are here..here i come..Calvin Klein (skyscraper edition)

My first Yves Saint Laurent Muse ii

Yves Saint Laurent Muse ii, what a kind of chic and elegance office bag. I've got this from my guy yesterday (Thx dear). It so simple and adore me for the first time i saw it. Big inner space for my needs, to put all of my stuff in it. Dark blue colour and suede material at the center of the body, makes me feel so casualty in fashionista. Well done boy..you really know what i need for trip on July this year. Can't wait to bring this bag around