Famed designer Yves Saint Laurent dead at 71 Jun 3, 2008
In a 2002 interview with CNN, London-based fashion designer Ben de Lisi called Saint Laurent an inspiration for a whole new generation of designers. "Way back in the '60s, he was doing, for couture, crocodile biker jackets based on Marlon Brando. He was doing alligator trousers. And that was just unheard of," De Lisi said. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Highlights of London Fashion Week Feb 16, 2008
Ben de Lisi experimented with black PVC, which he crafted into fifties-style prom dresses, layered skirts and belted mackintoshes. A PVC dress from Ben de Lisi (left), a purple ensemble from Biba (right). (Daily Mail)
Miss World crowned Dec 3, 2007
Fashion designer Ben de Lisi, one of nine judges, said Zhang's "poise, elegance, natural beauty and charm" made her a natural for the title. Micaela Reis of Angola was awarded second place and Carolina Moran Gordillo, Miss Mexico, took third. (iAfrica.com)
Cancer conqueror on London catwalk Oct 3, 2007
Having secured a place on the catwalk, Mrs Jenkins will model outfits by top designers Ben De Lisi and Amanda Wakeley, have her hair styled by Sassoon stylists and her make-up expertly applied by Este Lauder. Mrs Jenkins said: I felt quite isolated when I was going through my treatment and even more so at the end when I lost my hair through chemotherapy. (Newbury Weekly News Group)
Catwalk confidential Sep 20, 2007
Such was the scene just hours before the Topshop show was due to start on Friday afternoon, but the same frenzied picture could describe any of the 54 shows that will take place during the course of London Fashion Week, which kicked off with collections from Paul Costelloe and Ben de Lisi. " It's mental, mental chicken oriental," said Fiona Ellis, who scouts for new faces at Independent Models, formerly ICM Models, of the fashion extravaganza, which will have generated more than 100m-worth of... (Belfast Telegraph)
My week: Christine Langan Feb 25, 2007
Debbie at Ben de Lisi produces a gorgeous, long, red dress in georgette and fine jewellers Adler's tip the experience into a whole new realm with a pendant like the Koh-i-noor. A security man will have to meet me at Heathrow to sign this stuff out of the country; what a palaver, but I love it really. (The Observer)
Vanity Fair:Anticipating Oscar gowns Feb 16, 2007
Fashionistas eagerly anticipate Oscar gowns - 2007 Academy Awards - MSNBC.com. Fashionistas eagerly anticipate Oscar gowns. (MSNBC -- News)
London Fashion Week has zero to say on skinny models Feb 14, 2007
Nicole Farhi, Ben de Lisi and Paul Smith have said they would not be using size-zero models. A spokeswoman for Ben de Lisi said: "It's not a look we go for. We all have a responsibility to look after the welfare of the models.". (Scotsman)
A dark horse on the red carpet Feb 13, 2007
One of the style winners of the night was the actress Kate Winslet in a classic, black, strapless gown, embellished with Swarovski crystal belt, by her favourite designer, Ben De Lisi. The American-born, London-based De Lisi had made a frantic dash by black cab, straight from presenting his autumn/winter collection on the London Fashion Week catwalk at the Natural History Museum, in order to dress Winslet. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Fashion Week Starts As Row Continues Feb 11, 2007
Paul Costelloe, Caroline Charles and Ben de Lisi are the first designers unveiling their new collections. Preparations for the bi-annual event have been dominated by the continuing row over "size zero" models. (Sky News)
Ralph Lauren goes for gold Feb 11, 2007
London Fashion Week opens tomorrow with shows by Paul Costelloe, Caroline Charles, Ben De Lisi and the presentation of Topshop's "Unique" collection for next autumn/winter. Publishers wishing to reproduce photographs on this page should phone 44 (0) 207 931 2921 or email. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Petra: My Weight Struggle Sep 24, 2006
" Designer Ben de Lisi: "I chose all my models because they are healthy and beautiful, and whether they are skinny or curvaceous, as long as they are healthy, they're on my catwalk. If they look beautiful and they look healthy and they're naturally thin, then they will go on my catwalk. (People Magazine)
Skinny model row simmers in London Sep 19, 2006
Also speaking to AFP, American designer Ben De Lisi added: "I choose my models because they are beautiful and healthy and because they are naturally thin... as long as they are beautiful, healthy and thin, they will be on my catwalk.". Big names and officials will have a hard time avoiding such questions for the duration of the five-day, 50-show event, being held at the Natural History Museum in west London. (iAfrica.com)
Doggy stylingThe UK's pets get a taste for the high-cost pampered lifestyle Jun 9, 2006
" The high cost of treatments for a pet has made insurance a booming market too. Just under a quarter of owners now have pet insurance, making this industry a cool 265m a year. Pet fashion and accessories But the most surprising growth area is pet fashion and accessories. It's big business, and these days man's best friends can be seen sporting the latest designer fashions. Big names like Ben De Lisi and Vivienne Westwood are in on the act with their own lines of canine couture. Even London's... (BBC News -- Business)
