Preview : The exuberant Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2014

November 11, 2014 by The CoF

ARTICLE FROM WWD.COM . Text by Kristi Garced The 19th annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show on Dec. 2 will debut some big changes. For one thing, the annual invitation-only event is moving to London for the first time, to the Earls Court Exhibition Centre. The show will feature more outfits (79, compared with last year’s 69) and more models (47, versus last year’s 40) than ever before. This year, not one but two Dream Angels Fantasy Bras will sparkle down the […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes, LONDON, Victoria's Secret, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Dolce & Gabbana is launching a skincare line

June 27, 2014 by The CoF

The Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana will launch its skincare line in July. They worked in the development of the line along with P & G Prestige, which also produce their perfumes and makeup line. The fashion house claims that people by using the new products will have a healthy appearance, as if they have just returned from a vacation. The collection consists of various creams, serums, eye creams and masks. “Dolce & Gabbana Skincare is founded in one simple […]

Categories: Beauty, Skin Care • Tags: Dolce & Gabbana, Harrods, LONDON

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2014 will be held in London

April 15, 2014 by The CoF

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2014 will be held in London, rep of the brand announced today.The event will take place on December 2, 2014 at London’s Earl’s Court. The news was made by the label’s chief marketing officer Ed Razek who was joined by Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel at the Victoria’s Secret store on London’s New Bond Street Tuesday morning. “We’ve wanted to come to London since 1998, and we’re just really excited to be here,” said Razek. “We start planning […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, LONDON, Victoria's Secret, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

BBC News : The fashion business

February 19, 2014 by The CoF

An article by Linda Yueh for BBC News Business . We know that clothing is big business, but it may be surprising just how big the fashion business is. The fashion industry’s contribution to the British economy is an estimated £26bn – that’s twice the size of the car industry’s and nearly as big as the contribution from housing, according to the British Fashion Council. It is not just dresses and handbags, but also design and manufacturing that make the sector […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: British Fashion Council, Fashion, LONDON, London Fashion Week

nail inc. London Monogram Manicure nail polish set

February 11, 2014 by The CoF

nails inc London offers a new, trend-right collection that lets you personalize your nails with black-and-white letter and symbol embellishments and also includes a pair of stunning trend shades. Mix, match and emphasize your own unique style. The nail inc. London Monogram Manicure nail polish set includes: – Letter and symbol embellishments – Southbank and Mayfair Place nail polish shades – Kensington Caviar 45-second-dry top coat – Wooden application stick   Available at NORDSTROM.com  and SEPHORA.com

Categories: Beauty, Nail • Tags: LONDON, Nail inc.

Animalvegetablemineral by Victoire de Castellane at Gagosian Gallery in London

January 28, 2014 by The CoF

From January 28 at the Gagosian Gallery in London opens an exhibition dedicated to the work of Dior’s haute joaillerie designer,Victoire de Castellane entitled Animalvegetablemineral The exhibition of jewelry sculptures of Victoire de Castellane “Animalvegetablemineral” ( working title of the exhibition ) is a game of emotions and images (starting from the name, which, in fact, is simply a play on words, and ending with the mixing of images of flora and fauna, which inspired the designer)  . The basic material with which  Victoire […]

Categories: Art, Design • Tags: Gagosian Gallery, LONDON, Victoire de Castellane

Europe : Hottest hotel openings in 2014

January 24, 2014 by The CoF

2014 is a year that will mark some grand hotel openings across the world. Today we will review the openings and re-openings of European hotels like the Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard, London, The Peninsula in Paris, St Regis in Istanbul , Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam and the much-delayed, much-awaited  reopening of the iconic Ritz Paris. 1. Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London – Late 2014 After a morning’s stroll through London’s bustling Borough Market, you enjoy a short walk back to the comfort and […]

Categories: Lifestyle, Travel • Tags: Amsterdam, Hotels, Istanbul, LONDON, Paris

Burberry Beauty Box in London

December 17, 2013 by The CoF

A place where fashion meets beauty, where you can explore the connection between make-up , perfumes and accessories. A place that was born in London , in Covent Garden, with the name of Burberry Beauty Box where a Beauty Stylist offers mix’n’match solutions tailored to each customer. A Digital Runway Nail Bar offers you the option to try ( virtually) all the latest shades of nail polish proposed on the Burberry’s catwalks. A special attention to its fragrances, the choice of which is […]

Categories: Beauty, News • Tags: Burberry, Burberry Beauty Box, Covent Garden, LONDON

Harrods Magazine Christmas Special : Snow Queen

December 6, 2013 by The CoF

Harrods Magazine Christmas Beauty Special : Photographer: Rui Faria Beauty Editor: Jan Masters Makeup: Alex Babsky Hair: Philippe Tholimet Nails: Sabrina Model: Katarina      

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Christmas, editorial, Harrods magazine, LONDON, Photography, Rui Faria

Dolce & Gabbana’s Christmas tree for Claridge’s Hotel in London

November 27, 2013 by The CoF

About a month ago ,we introduced you the sketch of the Christmas tree created by designer duo Dolce & Gabbana for the hotel Claridge’s in London.It is not the first year when the  hotel attracts famous fashion houses to design the symbol of the new year and last night the seven meter green beauty was presented to guests in the lobby of the hotel . The Christmas tree is decorated in a traditional Sicilian style , with more than 500 […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Christmas, Christmas tree, Claridge's Hotel, Dolce & Gabbana, LONDON

Gwyneth Paltrow and Matthew Williamson charitable dinner for the Kids Company

November 26, 2013 by The CoF

Gwyneth Paltrow and Matthew Williamson are preparing for Christmas in advance, taking care not only of their families , but also for those who do not have one. A month before Christmas actress Gwyneth Paltrow and fashion designer Matthew Williamson arranged a charity dinner at Aqua Shard on the 31st floor of the London skyscraper The Shard. The guests were met by a huge Christmas tree , created under the strict guidance of Williamson and decorated with balls painted by […]

Categories: People • Tags: Charity, Christmas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kids Company, LONDON, Matthew Williamson

The eccentric Isabella Blow exhibition

November 19, 2013 by The CoF

On Nov. 20 at London’s Somerset House opens exhibition «Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore!», Which will showcase more than one hundred items from the personal wardrobe of Isabella .The exhibition is supported by the Central Saint Martins College and Isabella Blow Foundation. Isabella Blow was the inimitable personality with a tragic fate : she was wearing fabulous hats, awakened the genius of Alexander McQueen and Sophie Dahl beauty , inspired the iconic milliner Philip Treacy and the famous photographer Steven Meisel […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Isabella Blow, ISABELLA BLOW: FASHION GALORE!, LONDON, Somerset House

The Harrods Express Christmas 2013 is ready to go

November 15, 2013 by The CoF

The Christmas mood always start when shops around the world put their best clothes on because the best way to create that festive mood is through the shops’ windows. It is already mid November , 40 days until Christmas and fashion retailers are the first to open their “windows” to let in the spirit of Christmas in the most original ways. The London’s luxury department store Harrods invites you this holidays in a mystical and luxurious travel. To get there it […]

Categories: Design • Tags: Christmas, Department store, Harrods, Harrods Express, Holidays 2013, LONDON

Stephen Jones dressed Barbie for Christmas

November 12, 2013 by The CoF

The iconic doll,Barbie has prepared already her fashionable outfits for Christmas. The lucky one to dress the plastic beauty was the British milliner Stephen Jones who created five complete looks for Barbie. “Barbie is the most fabulous private client,” said Jones. “She came into the salon for her Christmas morning hat and left with five glamorous outfits! Barbie and I have the same design vision; we love tradition, but have an eye for the future.” The hat designer follow the steps of other famous names […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Barbie, Christmas, LONDON, Selfridges, Stephen Jones

Christie’s, Disney and Harrods for the children

November 11, 2013 by The CoF

Auction house Christie’s showed a collection of haute couture gowns by the best designers like Oscar de la Renta, Versace, Elie Saab and others, cross-linked to the Disney princesses. Ariel , Snow White, Sleeping Beauty , Rapunzel , Jasmine , Mulan , Pocahontas and Cinderella all received their couture dresses. Then some of them will be seen in the windows of Harrods for Christmas 2013. And on November 13 , they will go under the hammer , and the funds […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Christie, Disney Princess, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Harrods, LONDON

Designer’s Pudsey bears for The Children In Need

November 6, 2013 by The CoF

In London, there was an auction of stuffed bear toys for The Children In Need fund. Brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Burberry, Fendi, Versace, Tom Ford, Pucci, Gucci, Missoni, Mulberry, and many others have created very sweet teddy bears for the event. These designer Bears fetched a total of £152,200. Giles Deacon’s Swarovski crystal embellished Pudsey sold for £24,000. Followed by Louis Vuitton’s toy for £20,000 and by Tom Ford’s bear cutely styled which went under the hammer for £12,000. Related […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Children, Giles Deacon, LONDON, Louis Vuitton, Pudsey bears, The Children In Need, Tom Ford

Red Carpet at Harper’s Bazaar UK Women Of The Year Awards 2013

November 6, 2013 by The CoF

The night before London’s Claridge’s Hotel opened its doors to guests of the annual awards ceremony of British edition of Harper `s Bazaar ” Woman of the Year “. The number of famous representatives of cinema , fashion industry , music and art at the awards ceremony of Harper `s Bazaar ” Women of the Year ” , held on 5th of November, was pretty impressive: Colin and Livia Firth , Stella McCartney, Tom Ford , Mick Jagger , Victoria […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Harper's Bazaar UK, LONDON, Mick Jagger, Naomi Harris, Natalia Vodianova, Victoria Beckham, Women Of The Year Awards 2013

N°21 sweatshirt for British retailer,Selfridges

October 31, 2013 by The CoF

N°21 gives exclusively about its  exclusively creativity to one of the world’s major department stores. The brand has created for the British retailer,Selfridges a limited edition piece .It is a sweatshirt with  printed logo and sleeves decorated with lace. On sale in the store from November 4 at the price of 230 pounds. Related articles Selfridges apologises after friend of EDL leader Tommy Robinson is refused service (thetimes.co.uk) Bright Young Things 2013 (stylebubble.co.uk) Modernising Selfridges (beforeitbegins.wordpress.com) Selfridges ‘burka raid’ detectives arrest five men in […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Department store, limited edition, LONDON, N°21, Selfridges

Alexander McQueen: Working Process by Nick Waplington

October 28, 2013 by The CoF

On the last day of October will go on sale, Alexander McQueen: Working Process by Nick Waplington, a new book dedicated to the work of Alexander McQueen . This is not the first book about the designer , but valuable because in its drafting , he was directly involved. “It’s really the last thing he ever made,” Waplington said. Work on the album began in 2008 , when Alexander McQueen instructed the photographer Nick Waplington to capture the process  of creating the collection for […]

Categories: Book, Fashion • Tags: Alexander McQueen, LONDON, Nick Waplington, Photography, Sarah Burton

Dolce & Gabbana brings the italian Christmas spirit to Claridge’s in London

October 22, 2013 by The CoF

For the fourth consecutive year, the famous London hotel Claridge’s attracts fashion houses to design a traditional Christmas tree for their lobby. Claridge’s earlier collaborated with Lanvin and John Galliano, and this year Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana got the opportunity to bring the Christmas’s spirit. Sketch of the project has already seen the light. The tree created by Dolce & Gabbana will be a fluffy tree , decorated in a traditional Sicilian style, with lots of puppets and handmade glass baubles […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Christmas, Christmas tree, Claridge, Dolce & Gabbana, LONDON, Travel

Rimmel celebrates its 180’s anniversary in London

October 15, 2013 by The CoF

If a beauty brand beauty celebrates 180 years and still has the reputation and recognition of one of the names on the crest of the wave in terms of make-up there is a reason .The British brand Rimmel  just celebrated its 180’s anniversary with a select elite of experts and industry insiders with a very stylish event that was held in London and it its muses Kate Moss and Georgia May Jagger,and last but not least the singer Rita Ora , new entry in […]

Categories: Beauty, News • Tags: Anniversary, Georgia May Jagger, History, Kate Moss, LONDON, Rimmel, Rita Ora, Royal Opera House, Savoy Hotel

The half-billion-dollars remake of the iconic Hair & Jewel by Graff

October 9, 2013 by The CoF

The new version of the legendary photos of Hair & Jewel, with wich Graff literally conquered the world. Graff, speaking about the original concept said, “Until this time, images showing fine jewelry were typically modeled in a more conservative style. This image broke the mold by using a younger model and created the idea of diamonds being aspirational to younger women.Hair & Jewel created an interest and excitement for the jewelry crafted by Graff, which continues to this day.” This […]

Categories: Beauty, Fashion, News • Tags: Art, Diamond, Graff, Hair & Jewel, Jewellery, Jewels, Laurence Graff, LONDON, luxury, Photography

Huffington Post : I’ve Seen Girls Pull Out Their Own Teeth To Look Skinnier

September 26, 2013 by The CoF

An article from the Huffington Post : ” We’ve heard the horror stories of the lengths models will go to to look skinny, fromworking out eight hours a day to eating tissues and cotton balls. But even we’re shocked by the latest anecdote: Model Katia Elizarova says she saw her peers pull out their own teeth to look thinner. Elizarova is still active in the modeling biz, not to mention expanding into the acting world and a new British reality TV show, “Meet The Russians.” But […]

Categories: Fashion, News, People, The CoF AGAINST PRO-ANOREXIA • Tags: Body image, Health, Huffington Post, Katia Elizarova, Life, LONDON, Models, society, Sunday Times, Women

Charlotte Olympia celebrates Halloween with a capsule collection

September 24, 2013 by The CoF

Charlotte Olympia Dellal celebrates the approaching Halloween with a new capsule collection inspired by pumpkins, bats and vampires. Limited edition clutches and shoes will go on sale October 1 in the exclusive boutiques of Charlotte Olympia in London, New York and Beverly Hills, as well as on the official website of the brand charlotteolympia.com and online store net-a-porter.com.Shoes are priced from $745 for flats to $1,475 for heels, while bags will be on sale for between $545 and $1,565. Bags adorn […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Accessories, Charlotte Olympia, collection, Footwear, Halloween, LONDON, New York, October 2013

The Iconic Wedding Dress Exhibition in London

September 23, 2013 by The CoF

The three days exhibition that will be hold during Brides The Show in London has charity at the forefront, and is part of a Brides initiative to raise £100,000 for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, every customer purchasing tickets to Brides The Show will have the opportunity to make a donation to the charity.  The wedding dresses of top fashion and bridal designer Alice Temperley, the Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, Lady Helen Taylor, supermodel Natalia Vadianova, Sarah Ferguson and many others will be on display at Brides The Show. Also […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Anja Rubik, bride, BRIDES.COM, Coco Rocha, Events, Kristen McMenamy, LONDON, Wedding, Wedding dress, Weddings

The London Edition Hotel : Unexpected, Refreshing, Personal

September 19, 2013 by The CoF

The London EDITION Hotel was launched officially last Saturday during London Fashion Week in the heart of London. The known hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriot International Group have been selected the central London’s Fitzrovia. A historic building with 173 rooms, including suites and a penthouse, designed by Schrager  and architectural studio Yabu Pushelberg. With 173 rooms, a restaurant, two bars, an event space, meeting rooms and an inviting lobby, the hotel offers a dynamic social hub where guests and visitors […]

Categories: Architecture, Design • Tags: Fitzrovia, Hotel, Ian Schrager, LONDON, Marriott International, The London Edition, Travel, Yabu Pushelberg

Adidas by Stella McCartney spring/summer 2014 presentation

September 18, 2013 by The CoF

If somewhere in the world there is a fitness center named Stella McCartney, we very much want to enroll . Because there taught the world’s best aerial yoga and synchronized swimming, and you can wear only Adidas by Stella McCartney,of course. The conclusion the presentation of a new collection of adidas by Stella McCartney, which was held yesterday at the Fashion Week in London was kind of a center sport. Athletes in solid black bathing suits, caps and sunglasses showing […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Adidas, Fashion week, Fitness, Health, LONDON, London Fashion Week, Stella McCartney

London Edition party and W Magazine in London

September 18, 2013 by The CoF

Saturday night in London,the hotel developer Ian Schrager ,editor-in-Chief of W Magazine, Stefano Tonchi and fashion director Edward Enniful staged a memorable evening at The London Edition hotel. The event celebrated two important occasion : the official opening of the hotel and the September issue of W Magazine, on the cover of which starred british model Cara Delevingne who was also the honor guest of the evening.  Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Mary Charteris, Damien Hirst, Georgia May Jagger, Noel Gallagher and Natalie Massene were all there enjoying the […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Cara Delevingne, Damien Hirst, Hotel, Ian Schrager, Kate Moss, LONDON, London Fashion Week, September 2013, Stefano Tonchi, The London Edition, W (magazine)

The Global Fund and The Green Carpet Challenge in London

September 17, 2013 by The CoF

  After the Burberry’s show, many of the guests gathered at the event held by the organization The Global Fund and The Green Carpet Challenge at the London residence of the Duke of Wellington, Apsley House , located in Hyde Park . The evening was hosted by the Earl and Countess of Mornington with Anna Wintour , the founder of The Green Carpet Challenge, Livia Firth and founder of Net-a-Porter and Chairman of the British Fashion Council Natalie Massenet presented the first collection of ethical products. […]

Categories: Fashion, News, People • Tags: Anna Wintour, Apsley House, Christopher Kane, Livia Firth, LONDON, Natalie Massenet, Roland Mouret, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria, Victoria Beckham

The story of the Manolo Blahnik’s BB pump

September 17, 2013 by The CoF

Taller and more slender than ever, BB pumps punch the London streets with their sharp heels for many fashion weeks already. Real weapons of seduction to wear every day in a different color. “I have always liked court shoes, especially with thin, high heels,” said Mr. Blahnik.  ”Suddenly, two years later it was the most successful shoe!The beauty of the BB is that it can be worn at any time, anywhere, in any color and any material.  It is so […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: BB, Brigitte Bardot, Footwear, LONDON, Manolo Blahnik, shoes

Rita Ora is teaming up with Rimmel London

September 17, 2013 by The CoF

While Rihanna is at her second collaboration with Mac Cosmetic,the 22 years old British singer-songwriter Rita Ora has signed a deal with Rimmel for a cosmetics capsule collection,mainly centered on nail and lip shades,that will be released in February 2014. “We are extremely excited about this new collaboration with Rita Ora,” Johanna Businelli of Coty said in a press release.“She is young, fresh and on the brink of a huge international career and we are sure she will bring a lot of […]

Categories: Beauty, News • Tags: Cosmetics, Coty, February 2014, LONDON, Music, Rita Ora

Street style at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014

September 17, 2013 by The CoF

Street style at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014 Photos by Nicoletta Cianci Related articles Street style at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid spring/summer 2014 Best street style looks at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014

Categories: Fashion • Tags: LONDON, London Fashion Week, Photography, spring/summer 2014, street style

Front row at Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2014

September 17, 2013 by The CoF

Yesterday, 16 September, London Fashion Week held one of the most anticipated shows: Burberry Prorsum. At the Royal Borough of Kensington Park in the heart of the British capital , the creative director of Burberry, Christopher Bailey presented the spring/summer 2014 collection called “English Rose ” . The fashion show was embodied perfectly the spirit of the British brand : light music , a lot of coats ,Cara Delevingne on the podium and a rain of rose petals at the […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Anna Wintour, Arizona Muse, Burberry, burberry prorsum, Christopher Bailey, LONDON, London Fashion Week, sienna miller, spring/summer 2014

The talented Mr. Ford : Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2014 Collection

September 17, 2013 by The CoF

Tom Ford is a designer whose name is so connected with prestige,he afford to ignore any idea of seasonality and to do the fashion that he wants , when he desires so  . Remembering the designer’s collections in the 1990’s, this collection is unlikely to surprise people familiar with his work . Ford’s heroine is full of character , force, energy and sexuality. First part of the collection a “biker – rocker”  hit is luxury and chic combination, hardly anyone else besides Ford, could thus […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: collection, Designer, LONDON, London Fashion Week, spring/summer 2014, Tom Ford

30 years of Moschino

September 14, 2013 by The CoF

The fashion house is celebrating a milestone birthday with a capsule ad hoc. Founded in 1983 Maison Moschino is celebrating its first 30 years. And it does so with a capsule that takes the stylistic features of the house and reinterprets them. All garments and accessories from the mini collection created by Rossella Jardini, creative director, tell a story, embody an iconic concept. Triumph the colors dear to the house: white, black, red. And the symbols associated with it, such […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: LONDON, Milan, Moschino, moschinoboutique.com, New York, Paris, Rome, Rossella Jardini

Red Carpet at GQ Men Of The Year Awards

September 4, 2013 by The CoF

Yesterday, September 3, at the Royal Opera House in London hosted the 16th awards ceremony, GQ Men Of The Year Awards, the winners were Tom Ford -“Designer of the Year”, Jonathan Saunders – “Breakthrough Menswear Designer Brand”, Dan Stevens – “most Stylish” , Evgeny Lebedev (in the “Businessman of the Year”) Michael Douglas -” Legend” and many others. Sexiest Woman went to the beautiful Rosie Hattington-Whiteley,rumors has it that she recently broke up with her boyfriend actor,Jason Statham, and the title of Woman […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Emma Watson, GQ, GQ Men Of The Year Awards, Jonathan Saunders, LONDON, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Tom Ford

Charlotte Tilbury presents her own cosmetics line

August 26, 2013 by The CoF

In early summer, it became known that Charlotte Tilbury ,one of the world’s most sought-after make-up artists, will soon launch her own line of cosmetics, and now we know the details of the launch. A large collection of make-up by CT will be sold starting with 2nd of September,at the department store Selfridges, on Oxford Street in London. As to the range of a collection, it must be said, has turned out bigger than the Marc Jacobs Beauty line. One hundred […]

Categories: Beauty, News, People • Tags: Charlotte Tilbury, Cosmetics, LONDON, Makeup Artist, Selfridges, Shopping, Women

Chic Tech Accessories By Kate Moss x Carphone Warehouse

July 20, 2013 by The CoF

The supermodel Kate Moss has designed a capsule collection of iPhone cases and iPad sleeves inspired by her style for the British retailer Carphone Warehouse. A strange collaboration? Not really, according to Kate Moss a phone is “as much a part of my look as my bag or shoes”, so when the supermodel couldn’t find iPhone and iPad covers that suited her taste, she decided to design her own. Easy to do it and share with the world when you are a […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Carphone Warehouse, IPad, IPhone, Kate Moss, LONDON, Tech

Museum Of London is celebrating “A Royal Arrival”

July 12, 2013 by The CoF

To celebrate the birth of the newest member of the Royal Family this summer the Museum of London in their latest display they’ve taken the opportunity to showcase some of the royal items in their archives, many of which were worn by royal babies of the past. The exhibition is exploring a very personal history of the Royal Family connected to a happy moment soon to come.Here the visitors can explore: a cap worn by Charles I, a fine cotton vest and lace […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: British Royal Family, George III of the United Kingdom, LONDON, Museum of London, Queen Victoria, Royal Family

Miles Aldridge : Photo Fiction

July 9, 2013 by The CoF

Characterized by a great freedom of action in his work as a photographer, Miles has managed to create a unique style, very recognizable and published by the biggest magazines. A style that combines his studies at Central St. Martins in London, the influences of visionary filmmakers such as David Lynch and Federico Fellini, the elegance of Richard Avedon and the memories of the illustrations of his father Alan. To consider the totality of his work, from July 10 at Somerset […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Art, books, LONDON, Miles Aldridge, Nicola Formichetti, Photographer, Photography

Butter London Is Releasing A Line Of Cosmetics

June 10, 2013 by The CoF

  British cosmetics brand Butter hit the market in 2006 with 45 nail polishes . Six years later, in 2012, the brand has launched a liquid lipstick and lip gloss, Lippy Liquid Lipstick. This year, the development continued, and now buyers have a complete cosmetic line Butter London Bespoke Colour Cosmetics.It includes everything needed to create a total makeup look: blush, mascara, eyeliners, lipsticks and glosses, cream shade, and of course, nail polish. According to President and CEO Leslie Friteg […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Butter London, Cosmetics, Lip gloss, LONDON, Makeup, Nail polish, Shopping

Anja Rubik For Giuseppe Zanotti Fall/Winter 2014 Advertising Campaign

June 7, 2013 by The CoF

  Muse of designer Giuseppe Zanotti ,model Anja Rubik once again starred in the fall/winter 2014 advertising campaign of the brand. Moreover, in this season, Anja personally developed a number of models for Giuseppe Zanotti. The black-and-white photographs were shoot on the streets of London. Related articles Anja Rubik by Marcin Tyszka for Vogue Mexico May 2013 (thecitizensoffashion.com) Anja Rubik by Mario Sorrenti for Vogue Paris June/July 2013 (thecitizensoffashion.com)

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: ad campaign, Anja Rubik, fall 2013, Giuseppe Zanotti, LONDON, Models, Photography, Winter 2014

Glamour Women Of The Year

June 5, 2013 by The CoF

Yesterday, at the Berkeley Square Gardens in London, Glamour has delivered its Women of the Year Awards. An award that, each year, the British magazine delivery to women who have distinguished themselves in various fields (from movies to music, to entrepreneurship). On the red carpet Victoria Beckham, who has preferred as an accompanist, rather than her husband David Beckham, her son Brooklyn. The designer was celebrated during the evening and was awarded with the prestigious “Woman Of The Decade Award”. Among […]

Categories: Fashion, News, People • Tags: Cara Delevingne, Glamour, Glamour Uk, Jourdan Dunn, LONDON, Rashida Jones, Rita Ora, Victoria Beckham, Women of the Year Awards

Chime For Change: The Sound Of Change Live Concert

June 3, 2013 by The CoF

Chime For Change is a global campaign for girls’ and women’s empowerment founded by Gucci with a founding committee comprised of Salma Hayek Pinault,Gucci Creative Director ,Frida Giannini and Beyonce Knowles-Carter. On June 1st, Twickenham stadium in London hosted CHIME FOR CHANGE global concert event to put girls’ and women’s issues on the world’s stage. Millions of people joined in THE SOUND OF CHANGE LIVE, to promote Education, Health and Justice for girls and women everywhere. “I am proud to be joining […]

Categories: Fashion, News, People • Tags: BEYONCÉ KNOWLES, Chime For Change, Frida Giannini, Gucci, Jennifer Lopez, June 2013, Life, LONDON, Madonna, Salma Hayek, Twickenham Stadium, Women

Chanel Temporary Nail Bar In London

May 29, 2013 by The CoF

The first two weeks of the summer in the London department store Selfridges will be open the Chanel nail bar, all the guests will be able to try the limited edition of nails shades from the summer collection, and the most fortunate ,on 5th and 6th of June, will get a manicure  £ 30 by the world-famous artist Sophie Robson, who’s working in the backstage at the biggest shows and develops techniques and formulas for many cosmetic companies. The opening of this bar is dedicated […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Chanel, LONDON, Manicure, Nail Bar, Nail polish, Selfridges

Ultra Vanities, Bejewelled Make-Up Boxes from the Age of Glamour

May 15, 2013 by The CoF

The new summer exhibition at London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall : Ultra Vanities, Bejewelled Make-Up Boxes from the Age of Glamour, will feature an extensive private collection of more than 200 glamorous make-up cases from the 1920s through to the 1970s, including designs by some of the world’s most revered jewellery brands, such as Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chaumet.  

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Bejeweled, Bulgari, CARTIER, Chaumet, Jewelry, LONDON, Make-up Box, Van Cleef & Arpels

Harrod’s The Summer Of Now Campaign

May 8, 2013 by The CoF

Categories: Fashion • Tags: ad campaign, Harrods, LONDON, Models, Photography

Harrods Magazine : Enchanted

April 27, 2013 by The CoF

Harrods Magazine May 2013 : Photographer : Jason Ell Deputy Fashion Editor : Poppy Rock Film:  Shannon Ruddock   Hair : Paul Merritt Make-Up : Anita Keeling Nails : Jenni Draper Model : Millie Simmonds Photographer’s Assistants : Scott Archibald And Robert Self      

Categories: Fashion • Tags: editorial, Harrods magazine, Jason Ell, LONDON, May 2013, Models, Photography

Margaret Thatcher : The Style Of The Iron Lady

April 8, 2013 by The CoF

The world will remember Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the former prime minister who died today at age 87, as the tough-as-nails “Iron Lady.” But for us fashion lovers, she will also be remembered for her signature style, which rarely varied over the course of her political career. Thatcher was known for her conservative skirt suits, which she paired with a variety of silky blouses. “I’m always safe in it,” she once said of her classic ensemble. She was fond of pearls, wearing them […]

Categories: Fashion, People • Tags: Asprey, Iron Lady, LONDON, Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Nicholas Kirkwood Fall 2013 Collection

March 28, 2013 by The CoF

Photos by Xavier Granet for WWD

Categories: Fashion • Tags: fall 2013, Footwear, LONDON, luxury, Nicholas Kirkwood, shoes