ESPRESSO SHOT OF NEWS…
Your Fabulous Fashion Scoop
3 Espresso Shots Of Fashion News
Lawsuits, Controversy & the beautiful Reese Witherspoon all feature…
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Reese Witherspoon’s US Vogue Controversy
Reese Witherspoon graces the May 2011 Vogue US cover and her feature interview has caused a little controversy online. When interviewer Jonathan Van Meter began asking Witherspoon questions about fashion, it is reported she quickly finished his sentence and her tiny comment hasn’t made some of the fashion pack very happy. Van Meter began “People who love fashion often …”, before Witherspoon finished “Lack perspective?” – with apparently a “comically judgmental look on her face”.
Her photo editorial for this issue is spectacular though. Wearing divine gowns by Dior, Narciso Rodriguez, Dolce & Gabbana and more; I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Old-Hollywood glamour and whimsical magic of the shoot! Simply Darling!
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Christian Louboutin Sues For Use Of Red Soles
Last week Christian Louboutin filed a lawsuit against Yves Saint Laurent for a pair of YSL red pumps with red soles (pictured far right). The red suede shoes with matching red soles are apart of the Spring / Summer 2011 collection which also features other coloured soles. Purple shoes with purple soles, navy shoes with navy soles and so on.
Louboutin began using red soles in 1993 and filed for trademark protection in the US in 2007. In January this year, a lawsuit was also filed against Carmen Steffens of Brazil for the same alleged trademark infringement (heels pictured right).
In an official statement for Carmen Steffens this week it was said, “We are ready to provide unassailable evidence that we have been using coloured soles, especially red, before Mr Christian Louboutin popularised his.”. Watch this space…
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Miu Miu’s Spring / Summer 2011 Ad Cleared
The UK Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) has investigated whether the latest Miu Miu campaign is ‘responsible’ to be shown. The campaign starring Kasia Struss, was placed in question for Struss’ slim frame. Two people had complained about the ad citing that the model was “significantly underweight”.
In its official verdict the ASA reported “We considered that the ad was typical of those used for fashion products and that the model did not look significantly underweight. We therefore concluded that the ad was not irresponsible.”
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What is your fashion news this week? xx
photos from grazia.com.au / vogue.com / net-a-porter.com / google images
Accessories Feature
Step Out Of The Shade…
Be bold… Make an Unforgettable Statement In Some Spectacular Shades
Entitled ‘Eye On You’, Elle Italia introduces some seriously chic sunglasses from the Spring / Summer 2011 runways
Featuring Hana Soukupova and photographed by Alexei Hay, Elle Italia’s bold styling of summer’s must have accessory is refreshingly fun! Love the bold styling and colourful, chic shades. Starring frames by Fendi, Prada, John Galliano, Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani, Chanel and more; this quirky editorial is simply darling! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
Are you lusting after some delightfully delicious shades? xx
Photos from fashiongonerogue.com
Fashion Trends
Through The Looking Glass…
It Wouldn’t Be Summer Without Some Seriously Chic Sunglasses…
Spring / Summer 2011 Sunglasses are all about the drama! Striking shapes and dynamic colour will make your sunglasses scream look at my gorgeous face!
From Fendi to Prada, Stella McCartney to Christian Dior – sunglasses were the ‘IT’ item of the Spring / Summer 2011 collections. Whether they were oval, round or square shaped; or something seemingly straight from Alice In Wonderland; – sunglasses are meant to make a statement.
At Jil Sander ‘too cool for school’ aviator frames took the crisp collection to the next level. At Christian Dior and Marni it was all about 1950’s chic. Meanwhile, Prada took sunglasses design to the next level.
My absolute favourites… Fendi’s colour mixing frames (featured above & right). Love the big statement shape and coloured gradient lenses. So playful yet so chic!
Embrace statement making shades for summer xx
Happy Friday! xx
All photos from style.com
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