More than Minimalism
Raf Simons has spoken about his arrival at Dior, insisting that talk of a new age of minimalism at the famously feminine house is inaccurate.
"I don't think it's wrong to call me a minimalist. It's wrong to call me a minimalist only," he said. "I am also a romantic person."
The Belgian designer - who arrived in Paris today to begin work on his first Dior collection, set to be shown at Couture Week in July - added that, whilst the watchword of his time at Jil Sander was "purism," his main inspiration at Dior will be "femininity...because it's beautiful, endless and permanent".
"I don't think it's wrong to call me a minimalist. It's wrong to call me a minimalist only," he said. "I am also a romantic person."
The Belgian designer - who arrived in Paris today to begin work on his first Dior collection, set to be shown at Couture Week in July - added that, whilst the watchword of his time at Jil Sander was "purism," his main inspiration at Dior will be "femininity...because it's beautiful, endless and permanent".
Nicoll's bride
Richard Nicoll has created a collection of bridal dresses for Topshop. The dresses, which all feature Nicoll's signature sculptural shapes and feminine fabrics, will be available from this June - although images are yet to be released.
Rich,Young and beutiful
Adele, Cheryl Cole, Florence Welch, Keira Knightley, Emma Watson, Natalia Vodianova, Lily Cole and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have been named as some of the wealthiest young millionaires in the country, according to The Sunday Times' Rich List. The annual chart documents Britain's richest individuals, with a category dedicated to those under 30.
Keira Knightley topped the Young Rich List, with cumulative earnings of £58 million; £30 from her acting jobs and £28 million from her modelling work - more than Natalia Vodianova with £16 million, Lily Cole with £8 million and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley who is worth £5 million. Emma Watson also ranked highly, with overall earnings of £52 million - making £26 million respectively for both her modelling and acting work.
Adele was named the country's richest young musician with £20 million, followed by Cheryl Cole with £12 million and Florence Welch with £7 million. Other faces to be included in the list are Daniel Radcliffe, Britain's wealthiest actor with £54 million, and Robert Pattinson with £40 million.
Keira Knightley topped the Young Rich List, with cumulative earnings of £58 million; £30 from her acting jobs and £28 million from her modelling work - more than Natalia Vodianova with £16 million, Lily Cole with £8 million and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley who is worth £5 million. Emma Watson also ranked highly, with overall earnings of £52 million - making £26 million respectively for both her modelling and acting work.
Adele was named the country's richest young musician with £20 million, followed by Cheryl Cole with £12 million and Florence Welch with £7 million. Other faces to be included in the list are Daniel Radcliffe, Britain's wealthiest actor with £54 million, and Robert Pattinson with £40 million.
Daphnes fashion sale
As one of the world's most famous and prolific couture customers, Daphne Guinness has amassed an almost unparalleled wardrobe - and she has today revealed some of the pieces that she is set to part with in her forthcoming Christie's sale.
Guinness has chosen key pieces which epitomise her personal style for the sale, including a one-of-a-kind short silver dress made by for her Alexander McQueen in 2008 - which is estimated to fetch £15,000 to £20,000. Other items will sell for as little as £300, with the majority of lots priced under £3,000. This is for charity daphne is selling her stuff for her own financial gain she doesn't need it she is still heavenly rich!
Guinness has chosen key pieces which epitomise her personal style for the sale, including a one-of-a-kind short silver dress made by for her Alexander McQueen in 2008 - which is estimated to fetch £15,000 to £20,000. Other items will sell for as little as £300, with the majority of lots priced under £3,000. This is for charity daphne is selling her stuff for her own financial gain she doesn't need it she is still heavenly rich!
D&G farewell
To celebrate - and commiserate - the arrival of the very last D&G collection, My-Wardrobe's buyers have collaborated with the soon-to-be-shuttered label to secure several catwalk pieces exclusively.
"We are extremely sad to see the closure of the D&G line," the site's buying director, Luisa De Paula, told us. "The collections, and in particular the shows in Milan made fashion fun and was always one to look forward to every season."
Available on MY-WARDROBE.COM today, the exclusive collection includes a skirt and shirt seen on the catwalk and a range of covetable accessories - but D&G fans needn't despair, there will be something to fill the void come next season.
"For autumn/winter 2012-13 we have bought into Just Cavalli and MSGM to allow us to continue to offer the playful femininity and flair associated with D&G," De Paula explained. "MSGM offers a brilliant collection of vibrant colour and lace pieces, while Just Cavalli is perfect for statement print pieces."
"We are extremely sad to see the closure of the D&G line," the site's buying director, Luisa De Paula, told us. "The collections, and in particular the shows in Milan made fashion fun and was always one to look forward to every season."
Available on MY-WARDROBE.COM today, the exclusive collection includes a skirt and shirt seen on the catwalk and a range of covetable accessories - but D&G fans needn't despair, there will be something to fill the void come next season.
"For autumn/winter 2012-13 we have bought into Just Cavalli and MSGM to allow us to continue to offer the playful femininity and flair associated with D&G," De Paula explained. "MSGM offers a brilliant collection of vibrant colour and lace pieces, while Just Cavalli is perfect for statement print pieces."
