Katy Perry, Akon to split runway with VS models

October 18th, 2010

Katy Perry, Akon and model Adriana Lima in a $2 million fantasy bra are among the highlights intended for this year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show.

Other models likely on the runway comprise Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie-Huntington Whiteley, Chanel Iman and Candice Swanepoel. Missing from the lineup is Heidi Klum, who just parted with the brand.

The lingerie fashion show has become a holiday tradition of sorts, with many of the catwalkers outfitted in intricate, fanciful wings — and very small else — parading in front of elaborate sets.

The fantasy bra has become a signature, too: This one produced by jeweler Damiani features diamonds, sapphires and topaz.

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Japanese fashion icons in London Show

October 15th, 2010

Infrequently seen outfits by some of Japan’s most prominent fashion designers, from Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto to the fashion labels dressing Tokyo’s coolest kids, go on display at a new exhibition Friday.

Meanwhile a red outfit by Hiroaki Ohya was created as a book that folded out into a concertina that was enfolded around the body as a skirt and top.

The exhibition also discovers what the curators called “cool Japan”, or the streetstyle developed by Tokyo’s youth, which comprises Hello Kitty and Astro Boy manga characters on clothes by Ohya and Zucca.

And it seems ahead to the work of a new generation of designers, from Chitose Abe — who trained at Comme des Garcons — and Kazuaki Takashima and Tamae Hirokawa — who worked under Miyake.

The show runs from October 15 to February 6, 2011.

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Exclusive pact for designer in town shop

October 14th, 2010

A fashion designer from Henley is thrilled that her collection is at present available at one of the town’s boutiques.

Arzu Kara’s autumn and winter wear is on sale completely at Fluidity in Bell Street.

Ms Kara, 29, of Reading Road, works from a studio at the Newtown Business Park, designing mutually couture and easy-wear ranges.

She said: Fluidity speak to me a few months ago after one of my clients was in the shop wearing a dress of mine. They asked where the dress was from and it initiated from there.

“I’ve always wanted to sell in Fluidity because I love the shop and love their labels. I would love to stock my stuff somewhere else in South Oxfordshire but I think it will take some time.”

Ms Kara, who has a degree in fashion and textiles, takes tailored orders and also does house and studio fittings and alterations and can counsel customers on styles and fabrics.

Her clothes are made of high-quality materials together with silk, lace and Swarovski crystals.

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