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Kirsten Dunst for Bulgari

Bulgari loves a beautiful naked lady and a wild animal! Kirsten Dunst is the face of Bulgari’s new fragrance, ‘Mon Jasmin Noir’, campaign. Also featured is a very large lion! Mon Jasmin Noir is a lighter version of the label’s Jasmin Noir scent, with notes of lily of the valley, sambac jasmine, nougatine and wood. Very beautiful, fierce campaign…

John Galliano Suspended From Dior

On Friday, John Galliano was arrested for an alleged assault and anti-Semitic remarks. The designer was allegedly accused of verbally abusing a couple who were sitting in a cafe in Paris. Christian Dior went onto confirm that John Galliano had been suspended from his role with the company pending investigation.

Yesterday it was reported Galliano will be fighting back against allegations and accusing them of defamation. And according to WWD, he is “shocked” by his suspension from Dior…

Proenza Schouler Dislike Their Name

Designers Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, the duo behind Proenza Schouler have said they have reservations about their label’s name. The name stems from both their mother’s names. Of the name, Jack McCollough said “It’s one of our biggest regrets is the name of our company. It’s like alphabet soup. There are so many letters.”

Proenza Schouler showed their Fall 2011 collection in New York a fortnight ago, a selection of looks from the collection is featured below…

Emma Watson’s People Tree Final Collaboration

Emma Watson has launched her third and final People Tree collection. The collection includes sweet dresses in gingham, florals and polka-dots; playsuits; harem pants; and more. Of the design process and experience, Watson said:

“The design process continued with me trying on each and every piece to get the fits just as I wanted them and then I visited Bangladesh to see the clothing actually being made and meet the people making it. It was an incredible and life-changing experience – I really wish everyone had the chance to see the difference Fair Trade makes with their own eyes.”

Chic This Week…

1>> Lea Seydoux wore a gorgeous Elie Saab look from Spring 2011 Couture
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Diane Kruger looked immaculate once again in Chanel Fall 2011 Couture
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Michelle Trachtenberg oozed Old-Hollywood glamour in Edition by Georges Chakra Fall 2010
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Halle Berry shone in Elie Saab Spring 2011 Couture

Who Is Your Best Dressed This Week? xx

 

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Miranda Kerr Makes Vogue Australia History

In the January 2011 edition of Vogue Australia, Miranda Kerr will become the first pregnant woman to grace the cover. Looking divine in a full-length gown, Kerr is positively glowing. Kerr said of the shoot, “It’s wonderful that I have this opportunity to do this photo shoot with Australian Vogue and record this wonderful moment in time”. The photo was taken in LA when Kerr was 6 ½ months pregnant. 

Emma Watson to design for Alberta Ferretti

Love Emma Watson? Adore Alberta Ferretti? Emma Watson has already designed capsule collections for People Tree and the uber stylish starlet is set to further her design talent with Alberta Ferretti. It has been announced that Watson will create an organic clothing range for Alberta Ferretti. 

Watson has said of the collaboration, “We’re doing an organic clothing range. I can’t reveal the name yet but there will be more information about it soon”.  And of the inspiration, “Very classic, 60s Jane Birkin”… I cannot wait to see the results!  

Meanwhile, Watson has made a stylish appearance in a Burberry spiked trench coat from the Spring / Summer 2011 collection (pictured right)

Kate Moss scoops Best Dressed of the Decade

US Vogue has named its Best Dressed List. Kate Moss scooped the top honour, winning Best Dressed of the Decade. No mean feat! The trendsetting icon has graced over 300 magazine covers since she started modelling at 14 and her effortless style seems to just get better and better. Favouring high-end vintage and designer pieces, Moss’ effortless style of rock and roll chic is adored around the world. Her collaborations with Topshop and Longchamp, not to mention six perfumes to her name, make Moss one stylish, highly successful, hot commodity. 

Vogue Magazine’s Best Dressed List:

Photos1&2 from vogue.co.uk | Photo3 from Net-A-Porter Facebook

And the Awards have gone to…

Best Dressed of the Decade: Kate Moss
The Bombshell: Blake Lively
Screen Siren: Marion Cotillard
The Independent: Michelle Obama
American Beauty: Jessica Biel
Street Cool: Alexa Chung
Haute Bohemian: Sarah Jessica Parker
Conscious Chic: Liya Kebede
Free Spirit: Carey Mulligan 
 

Who do you think is the Best Dressed of the Decade? xx

Side photos from vogue.com.au & fashion.telegraph.co.uk

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The Harry Potter Hotties

This week saw the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in London and the starlets did not disappoint. Emma Watson looked stunning in a Rafael Lopez for Atelier-Mayer cocktail dress. The dress featured lace and feathers in striking black. Clemence Poesy chose a Chanel dress while Evanna Lynch wore Bruce Oldfield.

Top 5 Best Dressed This Week

Photos 1,3,5,7 & 8 from vogue.co.uk | Photos 2, 4 & 6 from style.com

Best Dressed This Week…

1>> Victoria Beckham wore a Victoria Beckham Spring / Summer 2011 look while dining at Gordon Ramsay’s Maze restaurant in Mayfair

2>> Leighton Meester looked quite the 70’s vixen in a look from Marc Jacobs Spring / Summer 2011 collection

3>> Elizabeth Banks chose a sexy black Versace dress from the Spring / Summer 2011 collection

4>> Camilla Belle in Derek Lam looked lovely

5>> And finally, the ever chic Nicole Kidman wore the perfect white lace Dolce & Gabbana dress to the CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee

Who is your best dressed this week? xx

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