Crushing On: Chloe Moretz

At the Amityville Premier in 2006

Chloe Moretz, the 14 year old bought into our lives by films such as The Amityville Horror and Kick Ass.  Whilst 6 years ago she may have been a little known actress, right now she's headed in the same direction as child stars and fashion icons Dakota Fanning and Emma Watson.

Gone are the days when child stars turn into troubled teens a la Lindsey Lohan and Drew Barrymore, today they go on to become global superstars, known as much for their advertising campaigns as their movies.  Chloe may only be 14, but she has a wardrobe most girls would envy and she seems to be at every event right now.

In Chanel at the 4th MoMA Film Benefit

In Suno at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards

At the Calvin Klein SS 2012 Show

In Dolce and Gabbana at the Spike TV Scream Awards

Judging by these outfits I'd say Blake, watch out....

Jacob's New Job

Marc Jacobs yesterday accepted a new job within the fashion - but it wasn't the highly anticipated Dior position mentioned. He was instead invited as one of the newest members of the CFDA's board (which already consists of 26 designers).

Vuitton or Dior?

The announcement was made today after a meeting yesterday where the Louis Vuitton designer was invited along with Proenzer Schouler designers Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez.  The trio are replacing existing board members Nicole Miller, John Bartlett and Richard Lambertson.

Diane Von Furstenburg SS 2012

Whilst BCBG Maxazria are known for their amazing dresses, no one is close when it comes to dresses like CFDA President, Diane Von Furstenburg.  Her show started as a white out, with clean wrap around dresses busting into the room like the first light of the day.

She then subtlety introduced pops of colour with aqua and turquoise burtsing onto the catwalk, representing the feeling of evolution that the Belgian born designer was hoping for.

Next came structured tailoring, draping was a feature, and whilst the look in undeniably masculine, she manged to keep the feminine feel that so many of her dresses are known for. This time the palette movie into brighter tones such as oranges, greens and yellows, the earthier tones DVF was aiming for, stating previously that Africa was her inspiration behind the collection 'a place of humble beginnings'

If evolution of Africa was her theory, then yet again she got it right, models then walked out with those undoubtedly DVF bold prints - a feature it could be aruged that Diane pioneered.

The prints were as bold as ever, in bright yellows, purples and oranges, showing that as ever, Diane Von Furstenburg is a force to be reckoned with, and that when it comes to printed dresses, she can't be beaten.

Prabal Gurung SS 2012

Only two years after his first own named show at NYFW, Prabal Gurung showed exactly why he was the right choice to receive the CFDA Trova for womenswear earlier this year.  His collection featured purple heavily, with shear fabrics, chiffon, and dresses that promote just how beautiful an hourglass figure is.

This collection is clearly for a women who is not afraid of what other think.  Their were cutouts in literally every place imaginable and his models walked looking extremely tough.

Whilst his designs were cutting edge, they still somehow managed to look feminine and sexy.  He introduced structured tailoring, in fabrics from lace to latex to feathering.

Unsurprisingly, the front row held rapping megastar Nikki Minaj, and I'm sure no one will be surprised to see her at an awards show soon in one of these fearless designs.

See the full show here

MBFW Mayhem

The month we have all been waiting for is almost upon us. That's right, in under 12 hours the first show of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week will begin, kicking off four weeks of previews from top designer for S/S 2012 in the worlds four top fashion capitals, New York, London, Paris and Milan (although we all know London's officially the finest :) ).

This year is set to top the rest with the return of Tom Ford and Helmut Langs first show in 5 years. New York will run from Thursday 8th - Thursday 15th, from where London Fashion week will begin.
New York see's 7 full days of over 100 shows from CFDA emerging talent 2011 winner Prabal Gurung to Marc Jacobs.

The week has had various disruptions due to Hurricane Irene with Marc Jacobs moving his show from Monday 12th to Thursday 15th and indirectly causing Bill Bass to move from 5pm of the same day to 12.30 to avoid any possible conflict.

The CFDA also previously announced that all models during MBFW will be required to show valid I.D before walking after it's chairman Diane Von Furstenburg mistakenly hired a 15 year old to walk her A/W 11/12 show earlier this year.

I can't wait to see what S/S 12 has in store for us. Whilst there are over 100 shows, I'm particularly excited for the following....

Thursday 8th
BCBG Maxazria - 10.00
Supima - 13.00

Friday 9th

Jason Wu - 13.00

Mara Hoffman - 14.30

Rag & Bone - 17.00

Tommy Hilfiger Mens - 17.30

Saturday 10th
Lacoste - 10.00
Prabal Gurung - 12.00
Helmut Lang - 13.00
Alexander Wang - 17.00
Charlotte Ronson - 18.00
Monique L'Hullier - 19.00

Sunday 11th
Victoria Beckham - 10.00
Derek Lam - 12.00
DKNY - 13.00
DVF - 16.00
Zak Posen - 19.00

Monday 12th
Jenny Packham - 9.30
Carolina Herrara - 10.00
Preen By Thorton Bregazzi - 12.00
Donna Karen - 14.00
Rachel Zoe - 15.00
Marc By Marc Jacobs - 20.00

Tuesday 13th
Tory Burch - 9.00
J Crew - 9.30
Badgley Mishka - 10.00
Vera Wang - 11.00
Rodarte - 12.00
Herve Leger - 14.00
Marchesa - 15.00
Oscar De La Renta - 18.00

Wednesday 14th
Michael Kors - 10.00
Philip Lim - 14.00
Anna Sui - 18.00
Ellie Tahari - 19.00
Proenza Schoeller - 20.00

Thursday 15th
Ralph Lauren - 10.00
Calvin Klein - 14.00
Marc Jacobs - 20.30


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Zac Posen - Graduate from Central Saint Martin, Winner of the 2004 Swarovski Perry Ellis Award in Womenswear.  At the age of 30 there isn't much this designer hasn't achieved, a favorite among stars such as Jennifer Lopez and Natalie Portman but to name a few, his are clothes that any fashionista quite literally drool over but few can afford...until now.

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2011 CFDA Awards, New York

The Council of Fashion Designers of America awards are a prestigious event held annually too award Americas leading fashion and accessory designers and exists to promote the fashion industry as more of a form of art and culture.  In addition to this the CFDA helps nurture and further the career of future designers, this is doe via the Vogue Fashion Fund and the Business Service Network. The award itself is known as a Trova.

This year (2011) marks the 10th year that Swarovski has underwritten the event, something for which Nadja Swarovski was presented her very own Trova by CFDA president Diane Von Furstenburg.

With the CFDA Awards being the ‘oscars of fashion’ celebrities really have to up their game when choosing their outfit to wear to the ceremony, and this years guests did not disappoint.

Any blog post about the CFDA awards would not be complete unless it began with Lady Gaga.   The 25 year old, who picked up the Trova for the Fashion Icon Award, wowed critics and fans alike in her Thierry Mugler gown which consisted of a spike corset and sheer covered decolletage was finished off by 12 inch plat formed heels and a turquoise wig.

Following suit and looking dapper in black were the like of Lucy Liu and Miranda Kerr.  Lucy Liu wore a stunning floor length black dress by Moniique Lhuillier with a corset bodice and a full feathered skirt.  Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr showed off her post baby body with a Michael Kors skirt and top ensemble, the top with cut out panelling on the torso.  She accessorized with a gold belt and gold gladiator bangles.

On the other end of the colour spectrum, wearing white, was Whitney Port, Sophia Copolla and Kerry Washington.  Whitney Port wore an asymmetric Pamella Roland gown with a subtle tan and tousled, sun kissed locks.  Director Sophia Copolla presented Marc Jacobs with his lifetime acheivement award wearing a simple knee length bandeau dress with a white belt made by the designer she described on twitter as her ’brother from another mother’ and snakeskin heels.  Kerry Washington opted for the simple shift dress with a strong a-lined skirt with a little extra added detail by Calvin Klein.

Mixing it up with the traditional monochrome look were Anna Wintour and Chloe Sevigny.  Anna Wintour wore a black and white Marc Jacobs ensemble, a black knee length skirt with a white shirt.  Chloe Sevigny wore one of her own designs for opening ceremony.

Shenae Grimes went for the feminine yet male inspired trouser suit by Rebecca Taylor, minus the jacket, with a black and white corset top and chunky black heels, whilst Kristen Dunst has made fashion headlines by appearing in a Patrick Ervell shirt and Tuxedo with Prada pumps and a sleek up do.

Gold was another popular colour at the awards, with Naomi Watts going for a pale gold Calvin Klein number and Estelle wearing a longer, darker shade.

Injecting a bit of colour into the evening with their various shades of green were Judith Light, who wore a beautiful dress by Pamella Roland, Chanel Iman who wore a stunning shade of turquoise with a high thigh slit, and Victoria’s Secret model Karolina Kurkova wore a green sequined Diane Von Furstenburg dress, accessorised with Swarovski jewelley.

Dazzling in Red were (yet another) Victoria’s Secret model Doutzen Kroes wearing J Mendel and Karlie Kloss in Jason Wu, who also accompanied her up the red carpet.

Liv Tyler looked beautiful in her multi coloured Proenza Schoeler dress with simple black accessories.

Ashley Green made a statement in a neon pink number by last years winner of the lifetime achievement award, Michael Kors.

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen looked every bit as stunning as usual, both dressed by their own label The Row, Ashley in a simple Blue dress and Mary Kate in a brassy gold blazer and simple black skirt, both with matching bags.

Finally my favourite - Jessica Alba.  Whilst she might be pregnant, and typically trying to hide her bump, she looked stunning in her orange and purple Diane Von Furstenburg dress.  The same colours and by the same designers that caused Cheryl Cole to come under intense scrutiny by the American public, Jessica Alba looks nothing short of glowing.

Finally, The Winners

Womenswear Designer of the Year - Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schoeler

Menswear Designer of the Year - Michael Bastian

Accessory Designer of the Year - Alexander Wang

International Award - Phoebe Philo for Celine

Swarovski Award for menswear - Prabal Gurung

Swarovski Award for women swear - Robert Gellar

Swarovski Award for accessories - Eddie Borgo