Tag: Lifestyle

GIVEAWAY : Celebrating YOU At The CoF !

April 8, 2013 by The CoF

Click on for : Details Enter Sweepstakes Invite Friends About Official Rules Privacy Celebrating You At The CoF Enter Sweepstakes Invite Friends Prize Details Celebrate yourself with A Fashionable 200€ Gift Card at theoutnet.com , netaporter.com , asos.com or yoox.com ! The celebrated will choose one of the options. Sweepstakes Starts April 08, 2013 @ 12:00 am (BST) Sweepstakes Ends April 22, 2013 @ 11:55 pm (BST) Some of […]

Categories: Architecture, Beauty, Design, Fashion, News • Tags: Blog, Contests and Sweepstakes, Events, Facebook, Gift card, Google+, Health, Life, Lifestyle, Personal, Pinterest, Twitter

The Vogue Factor : Exposing The Fashion Industry

April 3, 2013 by The CoF

In May 2012 Kirstie Clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editors chair at Vogue Australia. ETonline.com caught up with Clements to hear some of the terrible practices that she observed in her time as Vogue editor. Fashionmodels are often obsessive about their weight, as the skinnier models are often those who are offered jobs. However, being thin has become so desirable for models that they will often starve themselves and partake in the dangerous practice of eating tissues to feel full. In […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Beauty, books, Eating disorder, food, Health, Kirstie Clements, Life, Lifestyle, Models, The Vogue Factor, Vogue, vogue australia

WATER FOR LIFE

March 22, 2013 by The CoF

An increasing demand 85% of the world population lives in the driest half of the planet. 783 million people do not have access to clean water and almost 2.5 billion do not have access to adequate sanitation. 6 to 8 million people die annually from the consequences of disasters and water-related diseases. Various estimates indicate that, based on business as usual, ~3.5 planets Earth would be needed to sustain a global population achieving the current lifestyle of the average European […]

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Off The London Runways

February 17, 2013 by The CoF

pictures from vogue.it

Categories: Fashion • Tags: fall 2013, Fashion week, Lifestyle, London Fashion Week, People, style

Fashionable Christmas Spirit

December 23, 2012 by The CoF

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Beauty, Fashion, home, Lifestyle, style

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Street Style Arabia

December 12, 2012 by The CoF

Photo: Courtesy of Style.com Arabia

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Fashion, Lifestyle, Middle East, People, style

St.Ermin’s Hotel:Royal Accommodations

December 9, 2012 by The CoF

St. Ermin’s Hotel has just recently underwent major refurbishment to the fine cost of $48 million and was recently voted the most top secret luxury location in London, UK. Nestled in the heart of the Westminster district, St. Ermin’s Hotel harbors the rich and famous—and occasionally the royal as well. This upscale hotel is close to Parliament, roaming city parks, the shopping district of Knightsbridge, stunning Buckingham Palace and the Thames. In the heart of London’s history and luxury, the […]

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Art Basel Miami Fashion Crowd

December 9, 2012 by The CoF

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Art Basel Street Style

December 7, 2012 by The CoF

There’s nothing quite like getting a hint of summer in December — at the chicest art festival stateside, no less. See how the ladies at Miami Art Basel handle styling in the winter heat. Photos credit:Diego Zuko

Categories: People • Tags: Art Basel, Arts, Arts festival, Design, Lifestyle, Miami, Miami Art Basel, People, Switzerland, Travel, Visual Arts

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Vogue Japan:Ready To Party

December 6, 2012 by The CoF

By Jordanna Tennebaum Vogue Japan’s ‘Ready to Party’ editorial will be displayed in the magazine’s January 2013 issue. As the timing coincides with the holiday season, it is fitting that stylist Sophia Hesketh dressed model Daga Ziober in cocktail dresses only. Hesketh chose an assortment of ruffled and frilly dresses for Ready to Party. Shimmering futuristic pieces are showcased alongside feathers, bunched cloth and see-through bits of sequins, offering a range of looks for valentines day events and new years […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: Asia, Christmas and holiday season, Cocktail dress, Japan, Lifestyle, Magazines, Matt Irwin, Sophia Hesketh, Vogue, Vogue Japan

The 2013 Campari Calendar Kisses Superstitions Goodbye

December 6, 2012 by The CoF

By Meghan Young Actress Penelope Cruz tests her luck in the 2013 Campari Calendar. Aptly titled, ‘Kiss Superstition Goodbye,’ it finds the Spanish beauty surrounded by taboo elements including a glaring of black cats, opened umbrellas indoors and dangerously cracked mirrors. Of course, she shows confidently that these are all unfounded fears perpetuated by superstitious societies. Helping her to bravely confront these fears is the Italian alcohol beverage, which is Cruz’s constant companion in the 2013 Campari Calendar. Shot by […]

Categories: Contact, People • Tags: Business, clothing, Consumer Goods and Services, Contact, Dress, Formal Wear, Lifestyle, New Year's Eve, People, Shopping, Women's

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Zadig & Voltaire Hotel Controversy

December 6, 2012 by The CoF

French fashion designer Thierry Gillier has been forced to apologise for saying the new luxury hotel he plans to open in Paris “won’t be open to Chinese tourists” The future location of the Zadig & Voltaire Hotel on Rue de Grenelle. Thierry Gillier, founder of label Zadig and Voltaire, sparked fury on Chinese social networking sites after making the controversial statement in an interview with magazine Women’s Wear Daily.In the original article, he […]

Categories: Architecture, Design • Tags: China, Chinese language, Design, France, Lifestyle, Paris, Tourism, Travel, Voltaire, Women's Wear Daily, Zadig

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Get Better Skin

December 5, 2012 by The CoF

By Jolene Edgar Skin-Care Product Boosters Stop thinking of performance enhancers as athletes’ dirty secret. These products claim to amp up your existing regimen. We asked dermatologist Jeannette Graf to evaluate. DDF AMPLIFYING ELIXIR The claims: Strengthens the skin‘s moisture barrier by up to 70 percent to boost the hydration results of your skin-care regimen The road test: The thin liquid spread easily and felt weightless. The dermatologist’s verdict:“It uses niacinamide to reinforce the skin’s moisture barrier, which is made up of humectants […]

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Noël A Paris!

December 5, 2012 by The CoF

In 1909, Bon Marché in Paris kick-started the trend for Christmas windows, and since then, stores the world over have celebrated the festive season with extravagant displays of fashion fantasy. Bon Marché The Bon Marché Rive Gauche is celebrating Christmas in black and gold for its 160th anniversary. The store’s huge windows in rue de Sèvres are showcasing enchanting scenes of famous Left Bank monuments, with musical birds, etc. For children, the department store has ‘Histoires de Noël’, a string […]

Categories: Design • Tags: Bon Marché, Christian Dior, Christmas, Design, Galerie Lafayette, Lifestyle, Louis Vuitton, Paris, Printemps, Retail, Swarovski, Travel

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Christmas Windows In London

December 5, 2012 by The CoF

From department stores to designer boutiques, see pictures of the best Christmas window displays of 2012 TIFFANY & CO Tiffany & Co‘s London Bond Street store wins the prize for the most Christmassy of Christmas windows so far, with its traditional themed displays that portray romance and the idea of spending the festive holidays at home. This snowy house comes complete with a wreath adorned door in Tiffany blue and one of the store’s signature jewellery box atop the steps.Another […]

Categories: Design • Tags: Bond Street, Christian Louboutin, Christmas, Design, Far East, HARVEY NICHOLS, Knightsbridge, Lifestyle, LONDON, Retail, Selfridge, Travel

Anna Wintour Ambassador?

December 5, 2012 by The CoF

By Erik Maza,with contributions from Samantha Conti, Evan Clark, Lisa Lookwood Wondering what Anna Wintour wants has become a cottage industry of its own. Does she want to be a diplomat? A theatrical impresario? A grand dame? Have a broader corporate editorial role? Well, that last one may have some truth to it. Every couple of months, someone, typically on deadline, throws out a new scenario. How about Anna to go on for Regis? And then in a matter of minutes […]

Categories: People • Tags: Anna Wintour, Barack Obama, Lifestyle, LONDON, Louis Susman, Matthew Barzun, People, Vogue, White House

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Fashion Brands Take Over Art Basel Miami

December 4, 2012 by The CoF

By Ann Binlot Art Basel Miami Beach isn’t just about the art. Every year, a number of fashion names descend on Miami to join in the festivities. And with a plethora of well-dressed celebrities, socialites, gallerists, and models in town, it makes perfect sense. A Night of Fashion On December 5, the Art Basel Miami Beach fashion games begin when Interview magazine and Laure Heriard Dubreuil, co-founder of the hip luxe Miami boutique the Webster, host a special viewing of […]

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Art Basel Miami 2012 Guide

December 4, 2012 by The CoF

In its first decade, Art Basel Miami Beach grew from an experimental spin-off of its Swiss namesake to become this country’s most important contemporary art sales platform—and a great excuse for a party. Pictured: “Piano Chair,” 2011 (digital animation) by Robin Rhode — Courtesy of Lehmann Maupin ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2012 WHEN: December 6–9 WHERE: Miami Beach Convention Center HIGHLIGHTS: Entering its 11th year, ABMB’s four-day show brings together top collectors, curators, critics, and more than 260 galleries showcasing […]

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10 Corso Como Store Soon In Shanghai

December 4, 2012 by The CoF

By Amanda Kaiser Carla Sozzani’s influential multi-brand boutique 10 Corso Como will open its first store in China in the fall of next year. The Italian retailer said Tuesday that it has inked a deal with China’s Trendy International Group to open a nearly 27,000-square-foot store in Shanghai on Nanjing West Road. “Partnering with Trendy International Group, 10 Corso Como is embarking on its first venture into the world’s second largest luxury market, Greater China. With its first store in […]

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Conde Nast Traveler To Launch In China

December 4, 2012 by The CoF

By Samantha Conti LONDON — Seeking to capitalize on the high-spending Far Eastern tourist, Condé Nast International plans to launch Condé Nast Traveler in China. Jonathan Newhouse, chairman and chief executive of Condé Nast International, said in a statement Tuesday the group will partner with Women of China Media, a top journalistic agency in China, to publish the magazine and create branded digital products. Yan Xiao has been named editorial director of Condé Nast Traveler and Ella Wong will become […]

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Pirelli Calendar 2013 By Steve McCurry

December 4, 2012 by The CoF

By Rosemary Feitelberg Having had a steady stream of fashion photographers shoot its calendar for the past decade or so, Pirelli has switched things up for next year’s edition by tapping Steve McCurry. A Robert Capa Gold Medal winner, the American photojournalist is best known for his 1985 National Geographic cover “Afghan Girl.” That credential was enough to win over Liya Kebede, one of the 11 models who posed for McCurry. Kebede said, “That made it really interesting because who […]

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Miu Miu’s Women Members’ Club In London

December 4, 2012 by The CoF

By Julia Neel LONDON — The party was in full swing at the-miumiu-london, Miu Miu’s women-only members’ club, on the ultimate night of its three-day run at Café Royal on London’s Regent Street. “I feel like I’m on holiday,” said Lulu Kennedy, who was bopping to Eve’s “Satisfaction,” with Giles Deacon and Katie Grand, on the lavish seats in the Club Lounge. “It’s like being in Paris during fashion week: You know everyone, but there’s no pressure to work, so […]

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La Perla:Lingerie And Desiderio

December 3, 2012 by The CoF

Stories Of Seduction Round,sensual,precious and feminine,just like a pearl. In her little workshop in bologna more than 60 years ago,the courageous Ada Masotti considered every piece of lingerie in this way:a jewel kept in chests lined with red velvet. Those same models have prefigured long time ago,the trends of the last Milan catwalks at the hegemony of lace and outwear underwater corollaries of a return to true femininity. The essence of one of the most representative brands of the excellence […]

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Objects Of Desire: Diamonds

December 3, 2012 by The CoF

The latest trend in jewellery? Auctions of pieces where collectors compete against each other under the hammer. Heart stopping! In a world marked by continual changes,where everything is hectic and technology rules there is a growing sense of continuation,or going back to one’s roots,of retracing history. A clear example is the record making auction of Liz Taylor’s jewellery where the wedding bands of the actress made one million dollars under the auctioneer’s hammer. Not to mention the one held by […]

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Tribute To Gianni Versace

December 2, 2012 by The CoF

Gianni Versace’s clothes are known for their striking colours, materials and cuts: sexy to the point of vulgarity. Like all good Italian boys, Gianni Versace learnt from his mother, who taught him first to cut and then make clothes, as she ran a small tailor-shop to support the family. Gianni loved designing the clothes himself and soon he was selling them out of his mother’s shop. He moved on, furthering his understanding of the rag trade by working as a […]

Categories: Contact, People • Tags: Complice, Contact, Donatella, Donatella Versace, Gianni, Gianni Versace, Lifestyle, Miami, Milan, People, Versace

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Armani Hotel Milano:Elegant Domain

November 25, 2012 by The CoF

Text by Alexandra Marshall Of the heavyweight Italian fashion houses, none have locked up Milan, the industry’s capital, like Giorgio Armani. The designer’s mega-ads for Emporio Armani and Armani Jeans have plastered the busy intersection of vias Broletto and dell’Orso since 1980; he co-owns the city’s basketball team—called, naturally, EA7 Emporio Armani; and it is also here, on Via Manzoni, that he has his flagship, a veritable department store featuring capsule lines of Armani chocolates, flowers, and books. Now comes Armani […]

Categories: Architecture, Design • Tags: Armani, Broletto, Burj Khalifa, Design, Dubai, Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Lifestyle, Milan, Travel, Via Manzoni

Little Black Jacket:Chanel’s Classic Revisited

November 24, 2012 by The CoF

To coincide with the release of his book, Little Black Jacket: Chanel‘s Classic Revisited, Karl Lagerfeld is putting the pages of the book on display. In late March, the exhibit opened in Tokyo. Then for eight days the exhibit was housed at New York’s Swiss Institute. Its next destination is Taipei, China, and after that, even more cities, which have not yet been announced. The book features 113 images of industry tastemakers from Coco Chanel herself, Anna Wintour, Yoko Ono, Daphne […]

Categories: Book, People • Tags: Alice Dellal, Anna Wintour, Chanel, Daphne Guinness, Karl Lagerfeld, Lifestyle, Mariacarla Boscono, Olivier Theyskens, People, Yoko Ono

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Grace:A Memoir By Grace Coddington

November 24, 2012 by The CoF

“If Wintour is the Pope . . . , Coddington is Michelangelo, trying to paint a fresh version of the Sistine Chapel twelve times a year,” Time magazine said in 2009, after Vogue’s creative director rather unexpectedly was launched into the public consciousness by the hit documentary The September Issue. Grace Coddington has been a force in fashion for 50 years, as a model and a creative director. Julie Kavanagh, her assistant in the 1970s and a friend ever since, captures her style, then […]

Categories: People • Tags: Anna Wintour, Calvin Klein, Coddington, Grace, Grace Coddington, Lifestyle, Norman Parkinson, People, September Issue, Vogue

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Greenpeace Detox Campaign:Don’t Be A Fashion Victim

November 23, 2012 by The CoF

Tommy Crawford, strategic communications manager at Greenpeace, highlights the dangers of the toxic chemicals contained in the clothing we wear and urges action. BEIJING, China — Nobody wants to be a fashion victim. Desperately chasing the ever-elusive ‘cool,’ fashion victims are generally perceived as ‘try-hards,’ those who sport the latest trends and buy into transient fads, regardless of fit or personal style. These so-called victims, slaves to the vagaries of a few, have a soft spot for fast-fashion and designer labels. […]

Categories: Beauty, Contact • Tags: Amancio Ortega Gaona, Calvin Klein, China, Contact, Dangerous goods, Fashion, Greenpeace, Lifestyle, Marks & Spencer, Zara

The Jungle Snapped By Kate Middleton

November 22, 2012 by The CoF

The Duchess of Cambridge is showing off her talents as a photographer, publishing a selection of pictures from her recent trip to Borneo on her and her husband’s official website, dukeandduchessofcambridge.org. Kate snapped the grand scale of the jungle, as well as some of its orangutan inhabitants, during a visit to the Danum Valley Research Station last September. The visit took place during the royals’ Diamond Jubilee tour through South East Asia and the South Pacific. Other images — in color and […]

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Aarons Slim-The Jet-Set Photographer

November 21, 2012 by The CoF

”Attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places” – Slim Aaron Slim Aarons is now acknowledged to be one of the most influential photographers of his generation. Before World War II, he was the official photographer at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, and during the war he served as a combat photographer for Yank magazine in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. After the war he became a freelance photographer for many magazines including Holiday, Town […]

Categories: People • Tags: celebrities, entertainment, Holiday, Hollywood, Lifestyle, People, Photographer, Slim Aarons, World War II

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Metamorphosis in fashion

November 7, 2012 by The CoF

Daily we struggle to discover ourselves. Metamorphosis is the process that help us to do this. Trying to fit in the society puts us in a continue transformation of our actual-self. the easiest way to do this is through clothes,make-up and hair. every morning we put a “mask” to face the world..every situation need a certain look.like a movie scene. and the beauty is that we are the principal actors of this film called Life.All we can do is to […]

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