Tack and tattle: Waters takes the cake for both Mar 6, 2010
Kalivas, who designed the costumes for the Japanese epic Goemon, is up against Christian Lacroix, who apparently wins everything - always - so it won't be easy, and we wish her well. Finally, PS notes that George ''Penguin Flipper'' Miller was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters by Michel Filhol, the French ambassador, at the opening of the French Film Festival on Tuesday night at the National Art School. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
As diversity increases, is black fashion show outdated? Mar 5, 2010
It was known for its colorful models and over-the-top couture with mainstream designers like Christian Lacroix and Vivienne Westwood and for helping generations of black women and men gain self-esteem, said Vogue editor-at-large and Johnson friend Andre Leon Talley. "We were a race that was told we were inferior even down to the level of fashion," Talley said. (MSNBC -- Race)
Art Of The Deal: Green Is the New Black Feb 22, 2010
Bensoussan, who had orchestrated the sale of British apparel firm Joseph to a Belgian investment group and before that had been president of Christian Lacroix at LVMH, ultimately sold Jimmy Choo in 2004 to Lion Capital for five times what he and his partners at Phoenix Equity Partners originally paid in 2001. "It gave a lot of people a wake-up call," he says. (Time.com)
Luxurious Hot Spots Offer Ladies R&R Feb 13, 2010
Fashion shows for Christian Lacroix, Dior, Versace, Chanel, Valentino, Givenchy may have just wrapped up but you can shop their stand-alone stores in Paris year-round. Once you're there, stay in style like a "Sex and the City" girl. (Click2Houston, TX)
Africa: Zambia's Lukando Wins M-Net Face of Africa '10 Feb 11, 2010
And in living up to its reputation for merging African design with the latest in international trends, the Face of Africa final included the unmistakable style of Christian Lacroix, Versace and Emmanuel Ungaro while jewellery maestro Chris Aire brought his signature style to the fashion accessories utilised. Then with all the fashion over, it was time for the big moment, the announcement of the M-Net Face of Africa 2010. (allAfrica.com)
Dior saddles up for equestrian couture show Jan 26, 2010
Still, the three-day-long made-to-measure extravaganza was tinged with melancholy, as this was the first season in decades without iconic French couturier Christian Lacroix, whose label fell into bankruptcy and was largely dismantled late last year. In the first heavyweight show of the season, Christian Dior designer John Galliano looked to the skilled horsewomen of the 19th century for his collection of nip-waisted jackets and flowing skirts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fashion parade... Jan 19, 2010
German actress Diane Kruger, whose Inglourious Basterds co-star Christoph Waltz won Best Supporting Actor, opted for a vibrant Christian Lacroix dress, while Best Actress in a Drama nominee Emily Blunt looked stunning in pink tulle and chiffon Dolce & Gabbana ... Rainbow brights: (L-R) Best Actress in a Drama winner Sandra Bullock wore a Bottega Veneta chiffon gown, Diane Kruger opted for hot pink Christian Lacroix while Brit Emily Blunt wore tulle Dolce & Gabbana. (The Drudge Report)
Pink, purple provide the sunshine at rainy Globes Jan 19, 2010
Kruger, in Christian Lacroix, and Christina Hendricks, who wore a ruffle-covered Christian Siriano gown in a light apricot color, might want to remember that. They both wore the trend-right up-do hairstyle and bright lipstick, though. (KLAS-TV)
Avon and Zoe Saldana Introduce Eternal Magic Jan 13, 2010
Avon's other partners include Reese Witherspoon, Salma Hayek, Courteney Cox, Fergie, Patrick Dempsey, Derek Jeter, U by Ungaro, Eon Productions for Bond Girl 007 and Christian Lacroix. About Avon. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dan's Fleck exclusive Jan 13, 2010
The Stormers are looking good, the Tens will be amazing, and every evening, I step away from rugby, and spend a few hours pretending Im Jean-Paul Gaultier or Christian Lacroix. Life is beautiful, and Im more stoked than ever, bru. (iAfrica.com)
