22-year-old Mexican crowned Miss Universe
August 26, 2010
A 22-year-old Mexican won the Miss Universe pageant Monday night after donning a flowing red gown and telling an audience it’s important to teach kids family values.
Jimena Navarrete of Guadalajara was first to answer an interview question Monday night and the last of 83 contestants standing in the headline-grabbing pageant on the Las Vegas Strip.
Asked by Olympic gold-medal figure skater Evan Lysacek how she felt about unsupervised Internet use, Navarrete said the Internet is important but parents need to be careful and watch over Read more
Scarlett Johansson, once again face for MANGO campaign
July 3, 2010
Scarlett Johansson, one of the most internationally famous actresses of the moment, has once again placed herself under the orders of the photographer Mario Sorrenti to star in the new MANGO campaign for the Autumn/Winter 2010-2011.
An emblematic residence in Los Angeles was the setting chosen by MANGO for the photo shoot, led by the acclaimed photographer Mario Sorrenti, who has collaborated with MANGO since Scarlett became the image of the firm. With regard to him, Scarlett recently Read more
Diana dress ‘is fashion history’
June 30, 2010
A Chilean museum said it was willing to pay a princely sum for one of Diana, Princess of Wales’ first official gowns because it was an important piece of fashion history.
The strapless, silk taffeta dress’ revealing cut and striking black colour caused a minor scandal when the then Lady Diana Spencer was pictured wearing it to a charity event in 1981.
But while some thought it too daring, it helped turn the 19-year-old royal bride-to-be into an overnight fashion icon.
“It is a very different dress from what royalty wore at that time in Read more
Dhaka Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow
June 3, 2010
Dhaka Fashion Week 2010, a two day event, begins tomorrow (June 4) at 7:00 pm at Dhaka Club. Fourteen eminent fashion houses of Bangladesh will display their exclusive summer collections at the event. ‘Forty prominent models will scorch the ramps clad with wide-ranging apparels including sari, salwar-kameez, panjabi, fatua , tribal wear and fusion made of muslin, cotton, chiffon, silk fabrics,’ said fashion show director Kawshiki Nasser Tupa. ‘Bright colours and light hand-works will be embedded on the apparels,’ Tupa added.
Tupa, also the president of Dhaka Fashion Week will be choreographing Read more
Glamour and sparkle at wedding fair
February 22, 2010
All the latest designs in Asian wedding lenghas and saris were on show at the Asian wedding and lifestyle exhibition.
The two-day event which took place at Manchester Central attracted visitors from all over the north-west.
The main attraction was the glitzy fashion shows highlighting the latest trends for both men and Read more
Victoria Beckham’s Fashion Test
February 8, 2010
Victoria Beckham will only design clothes she would wear.
The former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer – whose upmarket clothing ranges have been critically acclaimed – admits she’s a perfectionist when it comes to her work so creates outfits she would be prepared to buy.
She said: “The sales have been phenomenal. It’s been a challenge – obviously people had preconceptions in the beginning – but I’ve worked really really hard. The final test for me is, would I wear it myself?”
The mother-of-three – who is married to soccer star David Beckham – is keen to Read more
Sushmita Sen acts as show stopper for LFW Day 4
September 23, 2009
September 22, 2009 (India): The invitation was to the grandest wedding of the season at the most dazzling venue, with a zardozi encrusted stage at Lakme Fashion Week; when Philips presented a stunning bridal collection by top Bollywood designer, Vikram Phadnis with one of the most beautiful women in the universe, Bollywood’s sensational beauty queen, Sushmita Sen as the show stopper.
The Vikram Phadnis bridal wear presentation by Philips, which ended the fourth day of Lakme Fashion Week Spring Summer 2010, was the most extravagant Read more
Deepika Pandukone crackles on ramp for Gauri & Nainika
September 23, 2009
Cascades of long drapes descended from the ceiling, a giant visual of the Grey Goose Journeys around the world set the stage for one of the most glamorous and elegant retro haute couture shows of the day.
Black, white and red – the eternal colour story was the only selection by designers, Gauri and Nainika for their
Spring/Summer 2010 collection presented by Grey Goose at Lakme Fashion week. With delicate vintage touches for their garments, which the duo is famous for, Read more
Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez wins Miss Universe 2009 title
August 24, 2009
Miss Venezuela was the fairest of them all, again. Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez won the 2009 Miss Univere pageant in the Bahamas on monday. Dressed in a flowing red gown, Fernandez embraced runner up Miss Dominican Republic as the announcement was made, and received the crown from last year’s winner, Dayana Mendoza, of Venezuela. The other top-five finalists were Miss Kosovo, Miss Australia and Miss Puerto Rico. Venezuela, a beauty-obsessed South American country, has won the Miss Universe pageant six times. “I think this is the most beautiful group of women I’ve ever seen,” pageant Read more
Angelina Jolie’s Leather Bandage Dress: Yay or Nay?
August 13, 2009
Angelina Jolie hit the red carpet in a super-tight leather bandage dress for the premiere of her husband Brad Pitt’s new film last night.
The actress wowed the crowds at the LA premiere for Inglorious Basterds when she showed up in the sexy black number.
Ange kept it simple by teaming the dress with black strappy heels and natural looking hair and make up.
Although Angelina looked stunning as always, we couldn’t help but notice she appeared to be verging on the skinny side. Let’s just hope it was down to the tight fitted dress and her famous curves aren’t gone for ever.
What do you think of Angelina’s red carpet look? Yay or Na
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