Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Elle Macpherson tries to turn back time on the school run, fails
Personally I think Elle Macpherson looks damn good for a 47 year old woman. One might induct her into the category of MILF. Nevertheless if you still got it flaunt it Seriously what man would not want his wife to look this good at 47???
via the telegraph
Wrong! Pictures today of Elle Macpherson on the school run in Notting Hill, wearing shredded skinny jeans, a cropped fur coat, Roxy Music T-shirt, high-heeled boots and Ray-ban aviators prove that no matter how good the package, when it comes to fashion trends, women have a sell-by date.
In pictures: women who refuse to dress their age
There's no denying that the mother of two has still got it going on - indeed, many 20 year-olds would kill to look like her in their skinny jeans - but the classic mistake Elle has made is thinking that having the body of a woman 20 years younger, means she can dress like one. In short, she is a victim of what fashion insiders call 1950 syndrome - 19 from behind, 50 from the front.
She's not alone with this condition. The list of serial offenders is as long as their hemlines are short. Kate Moss is a case in point. It's not that she hasn't got the figure to pull off hot-pants, it's just that at 37, should hot-pants really be your go-to garment? I have visions of Kate going clubbing with her daughter Lila a few years from now, borrowing the embarrassed teenager's latest Topshop acquisitions like the Harry Enfield character who would crow "people think we're sisters" about herself and her dress-a-like daughter.
This doesn't mean women can't be fashionable of course - once you hit your mid-thirties you don't have to shop at Boden - it's just about age-appropriateness. If you are struggling to decipher what your boundaries should be, find yourself an age icon - someone chic in the public eye whose age, life-stage and style roughly mirror yours - and next time you are standing in the changing room in Zara thinking 'am I too old for this?' just imagine if they would wear it. As a 36 year-old mother of two, for me it's Vanessa Paradis for my grown-up self, and Drew Barrymore when I'm feeling rebellious.
What would Drew Barrymore wear?
All Elle needs to do is stop thinking 'What would Willow Smith wear' and maybe take some tips from fellow ageing Supermodels Christy Turlington and Claudia Schiffer, who both seem to have the concept of growing old gracefully down pat.
via the telegraph
Forty seven year-old ex-supermodel Elle Macpherson gives a master class in what not to wear.
BY Belinda White | 08 February 2011
In your face mums! Elle Macpherson on the school run. Photo: REX
If you're an ex-supermodel, the onslaught of age must be a harder pill to swallow than for us mere mortals. When you've spent 30 years at the top of your game, nicknamed 'The Body', courted by the fashion world's biggest luminaries and are still landing major advertising campaigns at the age of 47, you can show those young girls a thing or two right?
In pictures: women who refuse to dress their age
There's no denying that the mother of two has still got it going on - indeed, many 20 year-olds would kill to look like her in their skinny jeans - but the classic mistake Elle has made is thinking that having the body of a woman 20 years younger, means she can dress like one. In short, she is a victim of what fashion insiders call 1950 syndrome - 19 from behind, 50 from the front.
She's not alone with this condition. The list of serial offenders is as long as their hemlines are short. Kate Moss is a case in point. It's not that she hasn't got the figure to pull off hot-pants, it's just that at 37, should hot-pants really be your go-to garment? I have visions of Kate going clubbing with her daughter Lila a few years from now, borrowing the embarrassed teenager's latest Topshop acquisitions like the Harry Enfield character who would crow "people think we're sisters" about herself and her dress-a-like daughter.
This doesn't mean women can't be fashionable of course - once you hit your mid-thirties you don't have to shop at Boden - it's just about age-appropriateness. If you are struggling to decipher what your boundaries should be, find yourself an age icon - someone chic in the public eye whose age, life-stage and style roughly mirror yours - and next time you are standing in the changing room in Zara thinking 'am I too old for this?' just imagine if they would wear it. As a 36 year-old mother of two, for me it's Vanessa Paradis for my grown-up self, and Drew Barrymore when I'm feeling rebellious.
What would Drew Barrymore wear?
All Elle needs to do is stop thinking 'What would Willow Smith wear' and maybe take some tips from fellow ageing Supermodels Christy Turlington and Claudia Schiffer, who both seem to have the concept of growing old gracefully down pat.
Carole White, Top Modeling Agent, Talks Breasts, Controlling Boyfriends & Money
via The Huffington Post
The Daily Mail sat down with modeling agent Carole White -- best-known for representing Naomi Campbell, although the two are no longer on speaking terms -- who had some interesting things to say about the biz ahead of the premiere of her television documentary, "The Model Agency." White explained:
Read the rest at the Daily Mail.
"We take our duty of care seriously. But girls freak out, mainly because of boyfriends. You'd think these girls would have handsome boyfriends, but they don't. They date short men who are insecure and who become very controlling as they fear losing these girls who are always travelling, always meeting new people. That can be a nightmare."Fascinating! She also dished on the changes over the last decade:
"I now look for girls with breasts, and that is something we wouldn't have countenanced ten years ago. Our biggest demand in the past two years has been for a D cup, but obviously you have to have a really fit body. Now, we talk to our models about nutrition, make sure they have a personal trainer. Even our language has changed. A decade ago, we would have just said: 'Don't eat!'"Regarding age restrictions, White insists that London doesn't use girls under 16, however she couldn't say the same for New York, Milan and Paris, adding, "You will see girls cast for the big names who are 14. That will never change." And according to White, top models who walk in key shows can make $16,000 to $32,000 during the season, with a breakdown of $160 to $600 per show. Check out more on how much money a model really makes.
Read the rest at the Daily Mail.
Friday, February 4, 2011
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Bill Cunningham New York trailer
Watch the trailer for award-winning fashion documentary 'Bill Cunningham New York' about the life of New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham, the originator of street style photography.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
'A Mouthful' Trailer: The Rise And Fall Of Paul Liebrandt
Paul Liebrandt, the experimental and beleaguered New York chef, is getting the big screen treatment (that is, if behind-the-scenes documentaries actually get shown on the big screen [hopefully!]).
A Mouthful is the work of director Sally Rowe, and follows chef Liebrandt from his hyped-up origin as the hottest, most original chef in New York, to his eventual downfall ("I'm unemployed, and yet Vogue magazine has three-page spreads on me") all the way to his recent comeback as the head of TriBeCa's Corton.
The trailer shows interviews with luminaries like Thomas Keller and Eric Ripert, who appears almost jealous at Liebrandt's elegant, visually sumptuous creations -- and portrays Liebrandt as a ruthless, creative and often recklessly cocky 'artist' (his words).
The film premieres at the South By Southwest Film Festival in March, but you can check out the trailer here.
Nary Manivong Documentary 'Dressed': From Homeless To Fashion Designer
The odds were against Nary Manivong. His parents abandoned him and his three siblings when he was just 14 years old, and he found himself homeless on the streets of Columbus, Ohio fending for himself.
"The first place I slept was at a donut place," he said.
One day he came across a copy of Vogue magazine and knew instantly he wanted to be a clothing designer. Making pieces out of scraps, he cobbled together his first show at 17 in Ohio but knew he had to get to NYC to make his dreams come true.
After several trips to New York, he secured a backer and debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2005 to much praise. He seemed well on his way to success until his investors pulled the plug, and he was once again left homeless and destitute. )WWD reports that Manivong is back and showing his latest collection -- a collaboration with Ally Hilfiger -- at the upcoming New York Fashion Week).
The documentary Dressed opens in NY theaters tomorrow and follows his struggle to make it in the highly competitive industry.
Watch the trailer here.
How To Be a Minimalist
Lessons in stripping down and saving cash from Jil Sander
Clothes by Jil Sander are now within reach: Just beat the stampede to her +J line for Uniqlo. Here the doyenne of minimalism expounds on fit, function, and her need for speed
Pinch Your Pennies
"I am convinced that you don't need to spend a fortune to look like a million. The whole +J endeavor is intimately linked to my vision of beautiful clothes for all people. It may sound ambitious, but I really hope that modern design will spread all around the globe."
Make It Fit
"We look our best in subdued colors, sophisticated cuts, and a general air of sleek understatement. All my expertise is focused on making people appear and feel comfortable, sure of themselves, dynamic, and truly modern. I feel very strongly that clothes that fit well make a person feel better. It's maybe half the value of the merchandise."
Think of England...
"I was born in Hamburg, a trading city with a big port. It's very English, because it's close to London. The saying is that when it's raining in London, they put up their umbrellas in Hamburg. And so the men are very gentlemanly, with proper tailored clothes. Even in my young age, I saw very nicely dressed men."
...and Hit Manhattan
"My oldest love was and still is New York City. It has the most ambitious builders, from Le Corbusier to Philip Johnson and Frank Gehry. I love the extreme perspectives: the tight spaces and architectural magnitude."
Be the Host with the Least
"When entertaining, I don't believe in fireworks. Atmosphere is important, but it either exists in a home or not. So an evening really depends on the guests. A dinner invitation is an opportunity to bring people together. If they have something in common and feel an affinity to one another, the conversation will be lively. That's the most important thing."
Know When to Indulge
"Since I was young, I've always had a Bentley. Other people have diamonds; I have a Bentley. This car—the Bentley Continental—is very sporty, and I drive fast. But I have to be careful, because I get all these tickets. I already had two months of riding my bicycle to the office because I had too many points on my license."
Trust Your Taste
"People understand quality. I'm not such a wine expert, but I know a good wine when I taste it. Same with music. Same with clothes. You put it on and you feel great, you feel modern. People say, 'You look great. Have you lost weight?' "
Pinch Your Pennies
"I am convinced that you don't need to spend a fortune to look like a million. The whole +J endeavor is intimately linked to my vision of beautiful clothes for all people. It may sound ambitious, but I really hope that modern design will spread all around the globe."
Make It Fit
"We look our best in subdued colors, sophisticated cuts, and a general air of sleek understatement. All my expertise is focused on making people appear and feel comfortable, sure of themselves, dynamic, and truly modern. I feel very strongly that clothes that fit well make a person feel better. It's maybe half the value of the merchandise."
Think of England...
"I was born in Hamburg, a trading city with a big port. It's very English, because it's close to London. The saying is that when it's raining in London, they put up their umbrellas in Hamburg. And so the men are very gentlemanly, with proper tailored clothes. Even in my young age, I saw very nicely dressed men."
...and Hit Manhattan
"My oldest love was and still is New York City. It has the most ambitious builders, from Le Corbusier to Philip Johnson and Frank Gehry. I love the extreme perspectives: the tight spaces and architectural magnitude."
Be the Host with the Least
"When entertaining, I don't believe in fireworks. Atmosphere is important, but it either exists in a home or not. So an evening really depends on the guests. A dinner invitation is an opportunity to bring people together. If they have something in common and feel an affinity to one another, the conversation will be lively. That's the most important thing."
Know When to Indulge
"Since I was young, I've always had a Bentley. Other people have diamonds; I have a Bentley. This car—the Bentley Continental—is very sporty, and I drive fast. But I have to be careful, because I get all these tickets. I already had two months of riding my bicycle to the office because I had too many points on my license."
Trust Your Taste
"People understand quality. I'm not such a wine expert, but I know a good wine when I taste it. Same with music. Same with clothes. You put it on and you feel great, you feel modern. People say, 'You look great. Have you lost weight?' "
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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