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Rodarte’s Ballet
The Designer Duo Create The Exquisite Black Swan Costumes
The costumes for Black Swan, a dark and seductive Ballet thriller starring Natalie Portman, have been created by the dynamic design duo Rodarte. Laura and Kate Mulleavy, the sisters behind Rodarte, became involved in the project after Portman introduced them to the film’s Director, Darren Aronofsky.
Of the collaboration, Laura Mulleavy said: “I think our aesthetic naturally fits into the film.”
Portman is a fan of the Rodarte label, wearing their stunning pieces on numerous occasions. Rodarte also dressed the star in this red evening gown (pictured right) for the Black Swan premiere – a breathtaking red carpet moment in itself.
Black Swan movie posters have also been released (pictured above right). Designed by La Boca the posters have a dramatic 1920’s theatre feel. Dynamic colours and a striking mix of images and shapes, create such a unique advertising spin to the usual movie adverts. Elegant, dark and daring! Black Swan opens in February 2011 and promises to be a very intense yet beautiful film.
A little bit about Rodarte…
- Photos from style.com
Starting the brand in 2005, the Mulleavy sisters have received a number of industry awards. Known for their beautiful detailing and other worldly creations; Rodarte have a keen celebrity following including; Tilda Swinton, Emma Watson, Chloë Sevigny, Cate Blanchett, Keira Knightley and Natalie Portman.
Their very first collection consisted of just 10 pieces that received great acclaim – getting them the cover of Women’s Wear Daily and gaining a meeting with US Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour. Rodarte have also collaborated with Gap, and most recently Target, on limited edition pieces.
Their Spring / Summer 2011 collection took inspiration from their childhood backyard – “every shade of brown you can imagine, seventies suburbia, wood panelling, gold, off colours like chartreuse—basically, a combination of all the things that represent the area to us.”
Rodarte = Love!
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Bettina Liano – A 60’s Summer Affair
For the Spring/Summer 2010/11 collection, Bettina Liano played with the idea of light – creating some gorgeous pieces to let the sun shine through.
Seemingly weightless dresses combine with the softest of sheer fabrics to create some darling looks. The result is pure Brigitte Bardot – sweet yet undeniably sexy. The collection taps into the lingerie trend, while still being fresh and youthful. Simple dresses have unexpected details such as bow ties at the straps. The feminine shades of soft pink, apricot, baby blue and white are perfect for a 60’s inspired Summer.
Some of my favourite pieces include: the pink baby-doll dress with the long white tee (pictured right); the floral print high-waisted cigarette pants; and the apricot sheer long sleeve dress with ruffle hem (both pictured below). All completely divine!
A little bit about
Bettina Liano…
Without having ever undertaken a sewing lesson; Bettina Liano launched her label in the 1980’s, creating simply-draped jersey dresses. Liano is renowned for her denim jeans that celebrate and enhance the female form, while not stretching out of shape. To discover more please visit the Bettina Liano website…
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Saturday Must-Have – The Erdem Pug
Erdem is one of my absolute favourite designers, renowned for his gorgeous feminine prints. Now there is the Erdem Pug, which has been made exclusively for East London boutique, START.
A limited run of 30 pugs have been made in Erdem’s Danube Leaf, Ottakar Flutter and Prussian Swallow print silk. These darling Pugs are so adorable I want one of each! Actually I want all 30 of them! They are just too cute!
For Autumn Winter 2010, START has combined their love of the Pug with their devotion to true fashion talent with the Erdem Pug. Brix Smith-Start’s Pugs – Pixie & Gladys – are an essential part of the START family. To read more about Brix Smith-Start, please click here…
In conclusion, I love, love, love the Erdem Pug!
Carey Mulligan
Named Best Dressed
Carey Mulligan has been named Harper’s Bazaar Best Dressed Woman. Beating many highly fashionable ladies, including the ravishing Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss and Alexa Chung to name but a few, to win the title.
The 25-year-old Oscar-nominated actress has impeccable style and a striking look. Shooting to fame in An Education, Mulligan has dazzled on the red carpet in some seriously stunning gowns – from Prada to Chanel, Elie Saab and Nina Ricci.
Erdem Moralioglu, Fashion Designer & creator of the adorable Erdem Pug, was a part of the judging panel. He described Mulligan’s style as ‘So Sixties French New Wave – like a Godard starlet – but totally modern.’
- Photos from fashion.telegraph.co.uk
HARPER’S BAZAAR BEST DRESSED LIST:
1. Carey Mulligan | 2. Victoria Beckham | 3. Yasmin Le Bon | 4. Alexa Chung | 5. Florence Welch
6. Kristin Scott Thomas | 7. Tilda Swinton | 8. Natalia Vodianova | 9. Natalie Massenet
10. Samantha Cameron | 11. Gwyneth Paltrow | 12. Andrea Dellal | 13. Kate Moss
14. Bianca Jagger | 15. Stella McCartney | 16. Sienna Miller | 17. Sam Taylor-Wood
18. Charlotte Dellal | 19. Shingai Shoniwa | 20. Coco Sumner
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