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Christmas jumpers by the best British designers for Save the Children

November 22, 2013 by The CoF

Not so easy to turn a seemingly simple Christmas sweater in a luxury item . Nevertheless, British designers coped well with the task.The international organization Save The Children for the charity auction of the annual Christmas Jumper Day involved 12 British brands like Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Burberry, Anya Hindmarch, David Koma, Paul Smith, Giles Deacon, House of Holland, Jonathan Saunders, Matthew Williamson, Peter Pilotto, Mary Katrantzou and Sibling designed jumpers,which have each been hand-knitted by Wool and the Gang , that will be auctioned via SMS on […]

Categories: Fashion, News • Tags: Alexander McQueen, Anya Hindmarch, Christmas, Christmas Jumper, Giles Deacon, Matthew Williamson, Save the children, Vivienne Westwood

PUNK: Chaos To Couture Exhibition At The MET

February 12, 2013 by The CoF

“There has been no other counterculture with as much influence on fashion,” said Andrew Bolton, curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute on this rainy Monday morning. Standing in front of a frozen image of the Sex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten, he was referring to the movement inspiring this year’s show, “Punk: Chaos to Couture” (May 9–August 11). Surrounding him were iconic and groundbreaking looks from the likes ofVivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren (their “Tits” and “Two Naked Cowboys” tees, shocking when released in the mid-seventies). […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Anna Wintour, Malcolm McLaren, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Riccardo Tisci, Sex Pistols, Trafalgar Square, Vivienne Westwood, Zandra Rhodes

Keeping Up With Kate Moss

January 27, 2013 by The CoF

What would the fashion world do without the one and only Kate Moss? The always in demand Miss Moss is back and better than ever, racking up campaigns and editorials with an ease befitting her legendary status as the defining model of the past two decades. No one does it better, so kick back, relax and just take in the plentiful Kate goodness. Whether she’s looking lush on the cover of Love Magazine latest issue, or showing off her natural beauty in pared down ads […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Juergen Teller, Kate, Kate Moss, love magazine, Mario Testino, Mert & Marcus, Versace, Vivienne Westwood

Woo-Hoo! Juergen Teller Opens At The ICA

January 23, 2013 by The CoF

Artist, photographer, and all-around troublemaker Juergen Teller’s latest exhibition, Woo,opens at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts tomorrow. And, as always with Teller’s work, it promises to be a visual and conceptual feast. Covering the photographer’s extensive career, which spans over twenty years, the show will include some of his most iconic fashion and pop-culture works, like images of Vivienne Westwood (above), Kurt Cobain, Lily Cole, and Kate Moss (below), as well as shots from his innovative and sometimes shocking Marc Jacobs campaigns (remember […]

Categories: Design, Fashion • Tags: Institute of Contemporary Arts, Juergen Teller, Kate Moss, Lily Cole, LONDON, Vivienne Westwood

Fashion Stamp Collection By Royal Mail

January 23, 2013 by The CoF

Today we want to show you amazing collection of stamps. The Royal Mail service launches new collection of official stamps called “Great British Fashion Stamp Set”. It collects garments and styles from 10 local fashion houses – Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Hardy Amies, Norman Hartnell – all beautifully photographed by Sølve Sundsbø with clean silhouettes. Take a look at this gorgeous stamps and we hope you will like it! source beautifullife.com […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Alexander McQueen, Great Comet, Hardy Amies, Norman Hartnell, Royal Mail, stamp, Vivienne Westwood, William Hartnell

From Dandy to Punk: The Must-See Fashion Exhibitions of 2013

January 17, 2013 by The CoF

Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Zandra Rhodes (British, born 1940), 1977 Photograph by Clive Arrowsmith for Zandra Rhodes Archive from the “PUNK: Chaos to Couture” exhibition “Mannequin — le Corps de la Mode” (“Model — the Body of Fashion”) at Les Docks, Paris, February 1 – May 19, 2013 The Musée Galliera, which is closed for renovation, continues its off-site shows, this time with an exhibition that highlights the importance of the model’s role in fashion. One hundred […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: andréleontalley, Antonio Lopez, LONDON, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Paris, SCAD Museum of Art, Vivienne Westwood

Let’s Party With… By Glamour France Story is Pop Culture-Infused

January 16, 2013 by The CoF

.Ellinore Erichsen stars in the ‘Let’s Party With’ Glamour France editorial. The versatile model proves she can play a variety of roles as she channels some of today’s hottest music acts. From Florence Welch, MIA and Grimes to style icons Lana Del Ray and Rihanna, the Swedish fashion model transforms into an almost unrecognizable version of her former self. Captured by photographer Alice Rosati’s lens, the ‘Let’s Party With’ Glamour France editorial graces the publication’s January 2013 issue. Showcasing a […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Alexander Wang, Florence and the Machine, France, Miu Miu, Model (person), Rihanna, Swedish fashion, Vivienne Westwood

Damien Hirst Designs Brit Award Statue

January 10, 2013 by The CoF

DAMIEN HIRST has designed the 2013 Brit Awards statue. The artist is the third British creative to give the music prize a makeover, following Dame Vivienne Westwood in 2011 and Sir Peter Blake in 2012. “I am honoured to be asked to design this year’s statue,” said Hirst. “It has become such an iconic award, I love the Brits.” Hirst’s statue is covered with bright multi-coloured dots – a signature motif of the artist. The trophies will be handed out during the ceremony […]

Categories: Design, Fashion, News • Tags: Brit Award, Brits, Damien Hirst, David Joseph, Hirst, List of British artists, Peter Blake, Vivienne Westwood

The Fashion Icon: Kate Moss

November 18, 2012 by The CoF

Even if you like it or not she is the supreme icon for the last 20 years in the fashion industry.And here she is with her début book.The picture-based coffee table book features photographs, many of which have never been seen before, from the Vogue cover girl’s lengthy career – chosen by Moss herself. Contributions come from Hedi Slimane, David Sims, Juergen Teller, Patrick Demarchelier and Mario Testino. Ex-boyfriend and father to her daughter Jefferson Hack and close friend and casting director Jess Hallett edited the tome. In […]

Categories: People • Tags: Calvin Klein, Hedi Slimane, Jefferson Hack, Juergen Teller, Kate Moss, Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, People, Vivienne Westwood