Fashion is On

It has been rumoured and now it is confirmed that a three-year design partnership between Kate Moss and Topshop is to end later this year.

When the supermodel unveils her autumn and winter range in October – it will be her 14th and last collection for the chain.

Ms Moss began working with Topshop through her friendship with the firm’s boss, retail tycoon Sir Philip Green.

Both parties deny any rift, with Sir Philip saying the model had “other commitments”.

“It has been fantastic for us and fantastic for her, but [the designs] take more and more time and she cannot do this full-time any more,” Sir Phillip told The Times.

It is thought that Ms Moss, 36, has made at least £3m from the ranges – many of which proved popular with Topshop customers.

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Chinese fashion designer Kinghero launched its first international listing of shares in Frankfurt, a European stock market that is actively courting companies from the far East.

Kinghero placed one million shares and raised 15 million euros (20 million dollars) in the operation, the second by a Chinese firm here this year and the 23rd overall, market officials said.

“We are delighted that so many investors found our story convincing,” chief executive Yu Zhang said in a statement.

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After months of our favourite Hollywood starlets sporting theJ brand ‘Houlihan’, Current Elliot are giving us their chic new take on the skinny cargo…
As seen on winter catwalksgalore (including our favourite,Burberry) the military look is one of the new season’s biggest trends – so anythingcargo, functional and army green is on our wish list.
Luckily for us, Current Elliott have created the perfect on-trend buy – a cross between skinny leggings and military pants, this new style has a utilitarian feel but with a slick fit.

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Julia Roberts graces the cover of September 2010 Elle US edition. she opens up to Elle about her family, career, and plastics in Hollywood.

On her family with husband Danny Moder: “The children became the shooting stars of him, of that thing we have. How lucky we are that we love each other so much that we burst into three pieces.”

On her acting skills: “I have no acting technique. And there’s nothing more boring than actors sitting around talking about acting.”

On working with directors: “I’m always asking those guys to tell me what they want. The same with George Clooney. ‘Name it for me,’ I tell him, ‘and I’ll do it.’”

On behind the scenes with the cast of the Ocean’s movies: “Those boys! I was the only girl there. One day George Clooney put these giant potted trees in front of my door so that I couldn’t get out to work. I pride myself on being punctual! You didn’t want to leave your camera lying around, either, People were breaking into each other’s rooms, taking them, and let’s just say you didn’t want your mom picking up your photos at Walgreens! Photos of unidentifiable body parts.”

On botox/the plastic surgery trend in Hollywood: “It’s unfortunate that we live in such a panicked, dysmorphic society where women don’t even give themselves a chance to see what they’ll look like as older persons. I want to have some idea of what I’ll look like before I start cleaning the slates. I want my kids to know when I’m pissed, when I’m happy, and when I’m confounded. Your face tells a story… and it shouldn’t be a story about your drive to the doctor’s office.”

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JOHN GALLIANO will become the subject of a new exhibition at The Wapping Project Bankside this November.

Entitled Zanna & John Galliano, the photographic exhibition will feature images of the designer – who is known for his theatrical aesthetic both on and off the catwalk – shot by Zanna, a London-based photographer with whom Galliano has collaborated with in the past.

Among the images to go on show include the works Warzone House – in which Galliano is pictured sitting in an armchair in the grounds of a stately home – and Chevalier John Galliano,where the designer is photographed in a luxurious dressing room wearing a top hat.

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For fans of heritage brand Jaeger, the wait is finally over, as this Saturday sees the opening of the Boutique by Jaeger pop-up store.

Located off Carnaby Street, the shopping heart of London’s West End, this exciting newdiffusion line is aimed at younger fashionistas.

And with the same quality and detail as its mainline older sister, it’s the perfect range for stylish ladies on a budget.

With 60s styling and a rock ‘n’ roll vibe, it has all the must-have items we are craving this winter – coquettish minis, leather shorts, sequinned jumpers – the list is endless!

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VICTORIA BECKHAM has recruited her husband David to launch a new menswear line under her successful fashion label.

“Victoria has been trying to persuade him to do it for a while and he’s finally succumbed,” a source told the Mail On Sunday. “She has reassured him that he has an eye for fashion.”

David will be in charge of designing the new range which will be launched for spring/summer 2011.

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Victoria Beckham is on the cover and inside Vogue Turkey’s August 2010 issue in a Turkish inspired editorial photographed by Ellen von Unwerth.

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She certainly has grown up to be a lovely young lady and Dakota Fanning was recently chosen for the cover of the August 2010 issue of Flare magazine.

The “Eclipse” actress looked beautiful in each and every photo while donning some gorgeous pieces of designer clothing for the stylish shoot.

Opening up the mag, the 16-year-old darling said, “I hope people will have been moved by something that I’ve done or [that I've] helped somebody through a hard time . . . and that I’ve stayed true to who I am and have been a nice person.”

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Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen can now add Material Girl to her resume. The fashionable young star has been chosen as the new face of the juniors clothing line that Madonna is designing with her teenage daughter, Lourdes. The announcement comes on the heels of much buzz about the Material Girl collection, from recently-released sketches of the fashion line to behind-the-scenes teaser interviews with the pop icon about the inspiration behind the clothes as well as the collaborative design process with her daughter. Consisting of flirty minidresses, cute accessories, skinny jeans, and on-trend studded leather jackets, we have no doubt that Taylor’s rocker-chic style will be a fitting match for Material Girl, which is set to debut on August 3, exclusively at Macy’s and macys.com.

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Title: Spanish Revival
Magazine: Harper’s Bazaar US August 2010
Model: Jessica Stam
Photographer: Alexi Lubomirski

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First lady favourite Jason Wu is expanding his designer repertoire to accessories. Following his eyewear launch in March this year, Wu is to create a leather goods line.

“[My eyewear collection] is only the beginning of my accessories range, stay tuned for later this year – there is more to come,” he said. “Now that I have an established ready-to-wear business it seems to be the natural step to expand into the world of Jason Wu. There is so much more I would like to do to complete the vision.”

The designer, who’s pieces have been worn on Michelle Obama, was in Paris last week showcasing his resort collection before heading to Florence to research his new range.

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