Sunday's Oscars marked the end of awards season, and the stars made sure to go out with a bang. Several A-listers made celebrity news when they accepted awards in their respective categories— but our eyes were on the luxury fashion choices. Here's a recap of what the stars wore to the 2013 Academy Awards, which were held on February 24 at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre.
What makes a movie star truly talented is his or her ability to be someone that you envy and look up to, while at the same time possessing down-to-earth, relatable qualities. Jennifer Lawrence is one starlet who certainly has this rare combination of poise and awkwardness that leaves the rest of us transfixed. Add in her charmingly quirky Oscar moments, which made big celebrity news last night, and this beauty is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s elite.
In the lingering last months of winter, when the mood is grey and the sun still sets way too early, any little hint of spring is a welcome reprieve. That is why we are slightly enamored with the new colors released by Dior for its Chérie Bow luxury makeup collection. In light and luscious pink tones, the palettes — including blushes, eyeshadows, lip colors and more — remind us that the chilly weather is almost at an end and spring is right around the corner.
As a designer, Marc Jacobs is known for imitating the street style of the cool kids. Previously borrowing elements of grunge and punk for his designs, Jacobs is at it again with his Fall luxury menswear collection for 2013. Reaching back through time to the 1950's, the men's clothing for Marc by Marc Jacobs might remind some onlookers of their younger days, when they sifted through racks of tuxedo pants, windbreakers, rockabilly blazers, and the patterned suits. Although not groundbreaking, the collection does take us back to a style that was revolutionary in its day.
What could be more stylish than slipping into an embroidered kimono top for a special night out? For this year's spring and summer collections, we are excited to see a trend among many designers towards Asian themes, complete with cherry blossoms, exotic shoes, and origami shapes. With so much attention towards the Far East nowadays, it is only natural that some luxury designers are honoring Chinese and Japanese traditions in their lines with specific fabrics and cuts that come from those regions. And with the recent celebration of the Chinese New Year, this trend couldn't be more fitting.
Grammy-winning pop star Rihanna turns 25 today, and in light of her worldwide success, she has every reason to celebrate. Aside from the triumph of her latest album, Unapologetic, it was just announced that Rihanna is partnering with MAC Cosmetics to release several luxury makeup selections for 2013. Not only is she gorgeous and a talented performer, her creative talents seem to extend to entrepreneurship and makeup design, as well.
It’s officially the Year of the Snake, and according to Chinese astrology, this reptile symbolizes good fortune and bounty. Also a universal token of wisdom, power and temptation, we can say that we’re nothing short of thrilled to have an excuse to wear snake-inspired designs. As fashion movements are often dictated by the times, so too are accessory trends. It’s no coincidence that these luxury jewelry brands have all recently released wearable treasures that take on the serpent form, and we’re delighted that they’ve done so in a tasteful and luxurious manner that will keep these pieces as timeless as other ancient traditions.
Legendary Italian sports car marque Lamborghini turns 50 this year, and to help celebrate the brand is launching a new luxury fashion collection that encapsulates its motto of “a hundred years of innovation in half the time.”
A complete 180-degree turn from Altuzarra’s spring collection of dazzling prints and fresh colors, luxury designer Joseph Altuzarra has moved towards a more refined and elegant silhouette for Fall 2013. Sculpted and form-fitting, the label's new garments showcase a happy medium between sex appeal and class. With modern technology and our desire for instant gratification, trends are forced to constantly evolve; therefore, Altuzarra's ready-to-wear collection for fall is said to be inspired by the ever-changing and multi-faceted aspects of style found on the street.
Ever since Mr. F. Scott Fitzgerald created the legendary character Jay Gatsby, his casual cool sophistication and style has been something that men covet and women swoon over. Not surprisingly, the eternally dapper Robert Redford played the role of Gatsby in the movie rendition in the 1970’s and the remake scheduled to hit theaters this summer will star hunky heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio. It is not good looks alone that make these men so desirable, as they both display an extra edge and masculine charm that has set them above the rest. The same can be said for the luxury collection by Robert Talbott inspired by The Great Gatsby.
Those of you who are avid fans of the Jolie-Pitt clan will be delighted to learn that the celebrity power couple has one more project up their sleeves. Angelina and Brad are teaming up with Marc Perrin, a French winegrower to produce a line of organic white and red wines. The luxury wine label will bear the name Miraval, after the couple's 1,000 acre estate with vineyards in Provence, France from which the wine will be produced. The first bottle to come of the collaboration will be a 2012 vintage pink rosé, which will be sold in an elegantly shaped bottle feautring a round label that will read: "Bottled by Jolie-Pitt and Perrin."
Said to be inspired by the 90’s (don’t worry, there are no Zubaz pants, scrunchies, slap bracelets or henna tattoo chockers,) the newest NARS luxury cosmetics collection is a fresh assortment of rainbow hues and futuristic blends.
Elements of extreme roller skating, '90s grunge, and the notorious band of bikers in Hell's Angels can all be found in Gilded Age's men's collection for fall. The runway show appropriately took place at Chez André, an underground karaoke club in the Bowery neighborhood of New York City. This neon pink-infused environment combines rock 'n' roll, fashion, and a twinge of destruction— making it the ideal stage for luxury designer Stefan Miljanic's latest collection.
Unafraid of taking traditional silhouettes and spicing them up with interesting details and flashy elements, luxury designer Mathieu Mirano’s recent runway show for his Fall 2013 collection featured an array of asymmetrical designs and surprising cut-outs. Through the use of luxe materials such as chain mail, leather, fur and georgette fabric, the collection had a real Space Age feel while remaining tasteful and chic.
If you’re looking for an iconic American brand that is half Upper East Side prep, half skipper, then look no further than classic luxury brand, Nautica. After decades of being the go-to brand for stylish and adventurous gentleman, Nautica has just celebrated their 30 year anniversary with a memorable and inspired collection of menswear during New York fashion week.
We can truly appreciate a luxury designer who is bold enough to rebel against creating ensembles that simply incorporate different variations of black, brown and navy— a characteristic that is typical of many fall collections. Alexandre Herchcovitch breaks the mold by designing structured clothing whose intricate shapes take inspiration from the array of flowers found in nature— furthermore, vibrant pops of color against a more toned-down palette reflect the natural hues that can be found in gardens and rainforests.
Luxury brand Kate Spade New York’s newest fragrance is, in more ways than one, unlike any of the label’s previous bottles. Aside from being geared towards a more mature audience than its previous scent, this is only the second time that a fashion house has taken its fragrance business in-house. Kate Spade will develop and launch its upcoming perfume, “Live Colorfully,” without the help of a licensee.
Have a sweet tooth that just can’t be satisfied? Tap into luxury brand De Grisogono’s new Sugar Watch, which will make its public debut at the next edition of Baselworld (April 25 to May 2.) It’s not hard to figure out the inspiration behind this line— the proof is in the pudding— or the name, I should say.
We’ve all seen the seductive campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana’s updated version of its iconic luxury fragrance, “Pour Femme,” but we just got our hands on the bottle for the first time, and we must say we’re in love. First released in 1992, the luxury brand released an updated version of its signature scent last year to appeal to the modern woman. And so far, the new and improved version of “Pour Femme” makes us weak in the knees.
Described as a “cocktail" collection (and if that’s the case, we will gladly take a drink) by designers Sharon Wauchob and Ricky Hendry of luxury brand EDUN, the label's Fall 2013 collection drew inspiration from a variety of different subcultures, including mod, biker and grunge looks. By depicting a range of different scenes and eras, the designs are surprisingly cohesive and ensembles were strikingly put together at the New York Fashion Week runway show.
There is something so enchanting about a powerful woman wearing delicate luxury intimates. In recent years, this juxtaposition of a strong woman donning soft lingerie has taken the backseat to intimate apparel with little detail and obvious— at times even vulgar— sex appeal. But New York-based lingerie designer Melissa Franchi thinks old school— more specifically, Old Hollywood glamour, with Nevaeh Intimates.
Awards Season is well under way, and the celebrities have been stepping out in their best luxury jewelry, both on the Red Carpet and off. Here are our favorite looks from the past several weeks— and don't forget to check in soon to see what the stars wear to the upcoming Academy Awards!
At first glance, the luxury fashion world can seem like a cold and unforgiving industry, given its stone-faced models and tight-lipped critics. Reality television has given us a peek into what goes on behind-the-scenes of the exclusive fashion world, first with Tyra Banks’s America’s Next Top Model and now with Naomi Campbell’s The Face.
Ladies, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you feel as if cupid has crept up on you this year and you’re resorting to some outdated trinket or box of chocolate for your beau, then prepare yourself for a tragically dull day of love. However, if you’re in the mood to get in the mood, then luxury lingerie brand Va Bien has a large selection of seductive intimate apparel that will get your man's hands off the video games and on to something far more important.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner— and men, if you haven’t gotten your girl something special yet, you’re probably not the only one. You may be in hot water, but lucky for you, we’ve got some great luxury beauty picks that are editor approved, totally V-Day appropriate, and items we know she’ll love. We just hope you remembered to make dinner reservations.
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