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The September Issues:
Mario Testino’s Cover Trio

The September Issue is the most anticipated magazine issue of the year. Renowned fashion photographer, Mario Testino has landed three International Vogue covers– US, UK and Paris. Testino shot Kate Moss for the cover of US Vogue; Freja Beha Erichsen for British Vogue; and finally, Charlotte Casiraghi for Vogue Paris (pictured above & right).

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Meet Missoni’s 90 Year Old Campaign Star

Missoni’s Fall 2011 campaign, ‘A Wonderful Life’, features the brand’s founder Ottavio “Tai” Missoni. Having recently turned 90, Mr. Missoni posed with models Kaitlin Aas, Valerija Kelava, Kinga and Kristina Salinovic, for Juergen Teller who shot the campaign.

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High Fashion Planking

Fashion Photographer David Toro has captured models planking in a series of photos entitled ‘Plank Girl’. The models are planking in looks by Alexander Wang, Missoni, Marios Schwab, Dolce & Gabbana and Givenchy, amongst others (a selection of photos are placed right).

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Amy Winehouse’s Collection For Fred Perry Released

Amy Winehouse’s previously unreleased fashion collection for British high-street chain Fred Perry is now available to purchase. Attention turned to the 21-piece collection, following Winehouse’s death last month as to whether or not it would be released (pictured below).

“After much consideration and with the blessing of Amy’s family, we have decided to release the A/W 11-12 Amy Winehouse for Fred Perry collection. Amy was passionate and dedicated to the collaboration and her signature style is clearly stamped across each piece. In such circumstances, the usual royalties and fees from the collection will be donated to the soon-to-be-established Amy Winehouse Foundation.”

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Happy Monday! xx

Photos from fashion.telegraph.co.uk / grazia.com.au

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Proenza Schouler
To Grow Under New Investment

A 45% stake in Proenza Schouler, previously owned by the Valentino Fashion Group, has been brought by Andrew Rosen (owner of Theory) and John Howard (financier). Rosen has a portfolio of fashion investments, including; Rag & Bone, Alice & Olivia and Gryphon.

In a joint statement, Proenza Schouler duo, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, said: “We are thankful to VFG for giving us a start, and allowing us to get where we are today. There’s so much we’d like to accomplish and have found the perfect complement in John and Andrew to help us realize our dreams.”

Proenza Schouler has become the hot ticket at New York Fashion Week, favoured by the super stylish; Kate Bosworth, Liv Tyler, Kirsten Dunst and Jennifer Lawrence, amongst others. Starting the label in 2002, Proenza Schouler has already been awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America ‘Designer of the Year’ on two occasions.

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Olivia Palermo Face Of Carrera y Carrera

Modern day style icon; New York socialite; model; designer; reality TV starlet; and all round entrepreneur; Olivia Palermo has been announced as the new face of Spanish jewellery label –  Carrera y Carrera.

In the campaign images (pictured right) Palermo looks radiant and glowing. Adore Olivia Palermo… always immaculately chic!

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Coco Chanel Secrets Uncovered In New Biography

‘Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life’, written by Lisa Chaney, will be released later this year and is set to lift the lid on the designer’s private life. The biographer claims to have found evidence, Chanel “used drugs, embraced bisexuality and had an affair with Salvador Dali while he was married”.

The author’s publicist has also confirmed that Chaney accessed documents from the Swiss Federal Archives to prove Günther von Dincklage (one of Chanel’s lovers) was a spy for the Nazis during World War II.

While there are many Chanel bios already out there, this one is certainly shaping up to be a compelling read.

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Rachel Zoe To Design Children’s Wear Line

Rachel Zoe has revealed she is designing a children’s line. While doing an interview on Hollywood mothers  with US television network ABC, Zoe spoke about her line and said: “There are going to be a lot of boys clothes in my line.”

At four months of age Skyler’s walk-in-wardrobe is already topped with the crème da la creme, including; custom-made Missoni sweaters and a leather Gucci bomber jacket, amongst others.

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Hope you are all having a fabulously fashionable week xx

Photos from style.com / google images

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Have You Met Mulberry’s New Family Member – Carter?

Mulberry has added a new handbag to their stylish accessory family – the Carter (pictured above). Already being worn about town by modern day style icons – Kate Bosworth, Emma Watson and Kirsten Dunst – the Carter is available in three sizes. It is a boxy, rectangular shape with chain handles. Mulberry has become the go-to label for IT accessories and the Carter looks set to further cement this status.

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Baby’s First
Louis Vuitton

Rachel Zoe announced her baby gift from Louis Vuitton on Twitter and it is B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Zoe tweeted: “Is Skyler to young to have his first LV? So MAJ for a new diaper bag.”  The monogrammed ‘speedy’ bag (pictured right) with Skyler’s initials is super stylish for a 4 month old! Zoe went on to tweet a thank you message to Louis Vuitton “Sending a big, stylish thank you to @LouisVuitton_US for Skyler’s insane gift on his 4 month birthday! :)”

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The Will of
Alexander McQueen

The Will of Alexander McQueen has hit the headlines with the extraordinarily talented designer leaving a significant amount of his estate to his pet dogs and favourite charities. McQueen’s considerate and giving nature were clearing apparent as he bequeathed:

>> £50,000 to his dogs’ trust fund to look after Minter, Juice and Callum for the rest of their lives
>> £50,000 to each of his two housekeepers
>> £50,000 to his godson and each of his nieces and nephews
>>  £250,000 to each of his three sisters and two brothers
>> £100,000 to his four favourite charities – The Terrence Higgins Trust, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, the London Buddhist Centre and the Blue Cross sick animal centre
>> The remainder of his estate is in the trust for his Sarabande charity. McQueen asked that the money be considered to fund bursaries or grants for students at Central St Martin’s College of Art and Design

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Editorial Of The Week

Loving this editorial for Elle Russia, August 2011 issue, which celebrates lady-like elegance and old-world glamour. Pieces by Stella McCartney, Elie Saab, Louis Vuitton and Salvatore Ferragamo, amongst others, are worn by Hailey Clauson as she strikes a pose in striking black lace, polka dots and opulent textures! It’s darling!

Happy Wednesday! xx

 

Photos from fashion.telegraph.co.uk / twitter.com / fashiongonerogue.com / google images

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