While the Fall/Winter 2008 campaign for Dolce & Gabbana had a theme of New York gangs of friends, their campaign for the ‘D & G’ line is a family affair with portraits of big families. Dolce & Gabbana gave us a hint that flannel and plaid were coming back in their pre-fall ads, and they go all out for a Scottish vibe in the official ads. Shot by Mario Testino, large families pose alongside chickens and dogs in winter clothes from the new ‘D & G’ collection that is heavy on the p >>
full storyGaloshes for High Heels - The Swims City Slippers
No one likes wet shoes and feet, but having to wear galoshes are a fashion no-no. So what’s a stilettoed girl to do? Get herself a pair of new City Slippers from the trendy Norwegian galoshes company Swims! These shoe wrappers easily slip over a pair of stiletto shoes with a hole for the pointy heel to poke through. The slippers will protect the wearer’s shoes from puddles, sludge and mud on rainy days so that they still look great upon arrival. The City Slippers are made from flexible … Rea >>
full storyDIY Credit Crunch Fashion - Dame Vivienne Westwood S/S 2009
Veteran British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood launched her Gold label Spring/Summer 2009 collection with a DIY theme. Her clothes offer inspiration to those who wish to make fashion statements on limited budgets. She said, “Make necklaces out of safety pins, shawls from blankets, tablecloths, curtains, or towels!” The models displayed clothes that were made up of oddments of fabrics barely held together by safety pins. Sometimes strips of fabric were simply draped or tied around the body. A … >>
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