Tuesday, December 01, 2015

Timeless Fall 2016 Bridal Collection by Zuhair Murad

Timeless Fall 2016 Bridal Collection by Zuhair Murad:

Timeless Fall 2016 Bridal Collection by Zuhair Murad

Hi my lovely divas and future brides! I have heard that you are getting married soon, so I wanted to show you a timeless fall 2016 bridal collection by my favorite designer, Zuhair Murad. Once again, this designer have showed his extraordinary and fascinating way of working.

Over skirts or in other words, fully removable balls skirts are Zuhair’s signature for years and you will see them in this collection too. His dresses are made of high quality of fabrics, sparkling beads and embroideries that will give an instant fairy-tale look to any bride.

Zuhair Murad’s designs are not for the brides that are looking for simple and minimalist dresses, because the designer is well-known for rich and glamorous designs made of illusion lace. Sofia Vergara’s head turning wedding gown was designed by Zuhair and Beyonce, J.Lo. and Taylor Swift were wearing his designs on the red carpet.

In this timeless collection you will see close-to-body designs with strategically placed lace. A slip to wear underneath is perfect alternative for the more conservative brides. Let’s take a look at this collection and draw some inspiration. You may find the dress of your dreams, who knows! Enjoy and have fun!

Thea

Tanya

Theodora

Thalia

Tessa

Tracy

Tori

The Lebanese designer features illusion lace and over-skirts in his Fall 2016 collection and we all know that he is the best in that. The pictures in this collection may be black and white, but that just make them even more astonishing. I really like all of the dresses and I’m 100% sure that all brides-to-be are going to fall in love with these timeless fall 2016 bridal collection designed by one of the best designer in the bridal industry, Zuhair Murad.

Tammy

Trinity

Taylor

Tasha

Tilda

I hope that you like the Zuhair’s mix of body clinging silhouettes and romantic gowns made of sheer breath taking fabric. These fitted bodices with magnificent embroidery, romantic pleats and empire waist, the designer has again designed timeless designs that will make every bride the center of attention.

If you want to follow the trends, and look astonishing and magnificent, then you should opt for trailing veils and over-skirts that will make you look like a princess. If you have some other interesting suggestions, feel free to share them with me! You can also share your opinion about this lovely bridal collection. Thank you for reading! Enjoy in the rest of your day and stay up to date with the content of Fashion Diva Design!

By on November 23, 2015






“Spiritual Design” 2016 Wedding Dress Collection by Naama & Anat

“Spiritual Design” 2016 Wedding Dress Collection by Naama & Anat:

“Spiritual Design” 2016 Wedding Dress Collection by Naama & Anat

Hey there! How are you today? I have heard that you are getting married soon and you need a little help, am I right? I wanted to help you, so I searched the Net and I found this 2016 wedding dress collection designed by mother and daughter, Naama & Anat. This mother and daughter team have already left their mark in the bridal industry and this collection, which is named “Spiritual Design” is one more proof of their extraordinary work.

We can all recognize that Israeli designers are one of the most talented ones, as they have all created timeless collection that have left huge marks and bring the bridal fashion to a whole new level. Thanks to them, bridal gowns have become more sensational and sophisticated. This collection will also leave you breathless, so check this collection out and draw some inspiration. Enjoy and have fun!

Naama & Anat bridal was established in 1997 and now they are well known for their flattering silhouettes, hand crafted designs and  sophisticated tailoring technique. This collection is made of embroidery and luxurious fabrics, including chiffon, silk and French lace.

I’m sure that you are all dreaming of wearing one of Naama & Anat’s wedding dresses, aren’t you. With this collection the Israeli designers celebrate their love for the female form. So, if you want to be in the center and feel like a princess on your Big day, then choose a dress from this timeless collection. Your wedding photos will glow and after 10 years you will be glad because you have worn a dress from these two talented designers. I’m almost sure that these dresses will never go out of fashion.

So brides to be, what do you think about this wedding dress collection? Do you like it and would you wear one of these dresses? Which one is your favorite? You can share your opinion in a comment below and if you have any other interesting designs, feel free to share them too! Thank you for reading! Enjoy in the rest of your day and don’t forget to stay up to date with the content of Fashion Diva Design!

By on December 1, 2015









Bikini Luxe Seeks Editorial Interns In Miami Beach, FL

Bikini Luxe Seeks Editorial Interns In Miami Beach, FL:

Image courtesy of Bikini Luxe
Image courtesy of Bikini Luxe
Which do you love more, fashion or the written word? Can’t choose? Then Bikini Luxe has just the internship for you.

Bikini Luxe is a high-energy, Miami Beach-based retailer selling high end bikini brands, designer active wear accessories and men’s swimwear online, and we are looking for a fashion minded tech savvy interns who want to make it big as fashion writers and bloggers.

We are always trying the latest tools and tricks to get our name out into the crowded marketplace, and we want you to join us in our adventure.

We sell all the hottest labels in swimwear, including Frankie’s Bikinis, Montce Swim, Sauvage, Luli Fama and more . We also curate amazing designer active wear, beach and resort wear from luxury brands like Michi, Parides, and Baccio Couture to name a few.

We are one of a select number of retailers selling Equilibrium high-end Brazilian activewear. We sell coverups, jewelry and an entire selection of swimwear for men, too.

We now are hiring interns with a passion for fashion to assist with our social media marketing campaigns and other written materials. Successful candidates will be self-starters with excellent writing skills, an insatiable curiosity about the fashion industry, especially beach fashion and lifestyle, and will likely have at least some experience in the retail industry.

This is an unpaid position, but it will offer the experience of a lifetime: Simply put, we will teach you everything we know, and support your growth as you start on your way to becoming one of the greatest fashion writers of our time. We want to help you succeed.

As a small startup, we are nimble, excited and open to every possibility. Our founder and CEO, Candice Galek, is the ultimate bikini geek who grew up on the sunny beaches of South Florida. Her philosophy is that beachwear should be glamorous, comfortable and make you feel attractive and pampered, not just something you buy off a random department store rack and wear about without much thought or joy. It’s more than that. It’s a lifestyle. A way of being.

That mentality is suffused through everything we do. We want to conquer the world of online retailing, but we want to do it our way and have a whole lot of fun while we’re at it. If this is the type of company culture that appeals to you, keep reading, and then apply.

So if you are an ambitious, high-energy young professional who understands (or is willing to learn about) the Miami Beach state of mind, and wants to communicate that to a broader public, we want to hear what you think you’ve got to offer and how you’ll bring it to Bikini Luxe.

To apply, please send your resume to support@bikiniluxe.com, subject line: Editorial Internship. Writing samples are a must.

More information: www.bikiniluxe.com

Amber Heard Takes Sartorial Cues From Johnny Depp in a Skinny Red Carpet Suit

Amber Heard Takes Sartorial Cues From Johnny Depp in a Skinny Red Carpet Suit:

Amber Heard. Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Amber Heard. Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
We're not shy about how much we love a pretty Hollywood starlet in a suit, and few women have done so quite as beautifully as Amber Heard did on Saturday evening at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Danish Girl." The actress, who arrived hand-in-hand with her husband Johnny Depp, opted for a slim, black Dolce & Gabbana suit with a vintage-inspired floral motif, complete with a tie fashioned from an undone pussy bow. The term "effortless" is tossed around very frequently in our industry, but it actually applies here, thanks to Heard's undone beauty look — a messy bun complete with untamed flyaways and accented with a randomly placed gold clip — mismatched earrings and hands full of rings in mixed materials.

We can't help but wonder if Heard is taking sartorial cues from her husband, who's been known for his unkempt, rock-and-roll style (and beauty, thanks to his long hair and guyliner) for decades. You know what they say: The couple that dresses together, stays together.

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Burberry, Google Launch Interactive Video Experience at London Flagship

Burberry, Google Launch Interactive Video Experience at London Flagship:

Photo: Burberry
Photo: Burberry
It feels like Burberry announces a new tech-inspired initiative with about the same frequency that it releases new collections. And just days after the Burberry unveiled its pre-fall 2016 collection, the British heritage label is following it up with a new marketing scheme.

In partnership with Google, Burberry has launched "The Burberry Booth" at its Regent Street flagship store in London. (Yes, that's the same store with the special screens that interact with the RFID chips embedded in the clothes.) Via real-time video-stitching technology, customers can film their own versions of the brand's current ad campaign. As you may have seen seen, the Festive campaign sees famous people — Romeo Beckham, James Corden, Naomi Campbell and others — jumping Billy Elliott-style against a green-printed background. Via Burberry Booth, holiday shoppers can create a 15-second edit of the campaign in which they appear alongside such celebs. The clip is instantly sent to the user, who can then share it with their friends. Surely Burberry hopes those friends will want to see what fun there is to be had at the store, too.

Photo: Burberry
Photo: Burberry
This is the second time Burberry has partnered with Google for a digital campaign, the first being "Burberry Kisses," which used "lip detection technology" to allow users to send digital kisses to loved ones in June 2013.

Given Burberry's status as a luxury brand, the Burberry Booth feels a little cheesy and lowbrow — juvenile, even. While we understand the importance of bringing entertainment to brick-and-mortar retail these days, we expect Burberry to be ahead of the game when it comes to technology and social media, and this shareable in-store experience is not exactly novel. Warby Parker and Reformation are among the dozens of retailers with digitally connected in-store photo booths; and Jib Jab's been letting teens insert their faces into silly animated videos for years. That said, we haven't actually tried this one out, and given Burberry's track record and Google's involvement, perhaps it's a cool experience.

Edie Parker Sues Copycat Brand, Alessandro Michele for Gucci Won't Go on Sale

Must Read: Edie Parker Sues Copycat Brand, Alessandro Michele for Gucci Won't Go on Sale:

A look from Gucci's spring 2016 collection. Photo: Imaxtree
A look from Gucci's spring 2016 collection. Photo: Imaxtree
These are the stories making headlines in fashion this Tuesday.

Edie Parker sues Box Bag
Edie Parker is suing handbag company Box Bag and its agent Beth Smolen for federal trademark infringement, unfair competition, trade dress infringement and copyright infringement. The New York-based label, which has garnered fans like Gwyneth Paltrow and Taylor Swift with its playful clutches, is also accusing Box Bag of misusing the Edie Parker trademark to attract and confuse customers. {The Fashion Law}

Hugo Boss cuts sales forecast for 2016

After a year of steady sales increases, particularly within its women's business, Hugo Boss announced at an investors' meeting Tuesday that 2016 is not looking as bright. The German apparel company says it does not expect to achieve its previously set goal of high single-digit sales growth next year, due to weakening demand in China and from tourists in the U.S. Other luxury companies, including Burberry and Hermès, have expressed similar concerns. {Bloomberg}

Gucci won't be marking down Alessandro Michele's first two collections

If receiving the International Fashion Designer of the Year award at the British Fashion Awards is any indication, 2015 has been the year of Alessandro Michele. And according to Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri, his designs have been selling so well that there are no plans to mark them down. "The full-price sell-through is super high, so even if I put them on sale now, the impact on sales would be tiny," he explained. So basically, start buying now. {Business of Fashion}

American Apparel will not have to wear "Ask Me to Take It All Off" shirts on Black Friday following an employee's complaint

American Apparel has decided to discontinue T-shirts that read "Ask Me to Take It All Off," which employees had been asked to wear on Black Friday, after one employee raised concern about the sexually suggestive slogan. {The Mary Sue}

Two siblings are crowdfunding trans swimwear

FLAVNT Streetwear's Courtney and Chris Rhodes (who identify as lesbian and trans male, respectively) took to Kickstarter to raise money for the Bearskin Top, a swim top for female-to-male consumers that minimizes the appearance of breasts much like binders. The duo says it "lets you get a tan and feel closer to being shirtless than anything else out there." {The Cut}

Karlie Kloss graces the cover of WSJ. Magazine

Cover star Karlie Kloss talks about the usual — modeling and coding — in her latest interview. Regarding her coding skills, the model told the magazine,"I'm just learning the ABCs." {WSJ. Magazine}

This post has been updated to reflect that the American Apparel shirts were discontinued.

Kylie Jenner's Long-Awaited "Lip Kit" is Here

Kylie Jenner's Long-Awaited "Lip Kit" is Here [Updated]:

Kylie Jenner and her lips. Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Kylie Jenner and her lips. Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Nothing, with maybe the exception of Hillary Clinton's emails, received more media attention this past summer and fall than Kylie Jenner's lips. First there were the puffed-up pout pictures. Then came speculation about whether she uses filler. (She does.) Then the ill-fated "Kylie's lip challenge."  It's all led up to this: Jenner's new line of lip products is here.

Jenner's been teasing her "Lip Kit" since the summer and now,  just in time for Cyber Monday, it can be yours. Links will go live on Monday at 9 a.m. PST/12 p.m. EST, but Jenner's been blowing up her Instagram with images of the new line, as well as promoting the line's freshly minted Instagram page, "Lip Kit by Kylie."

Now, it should be noted that despite all the criticism that Kylie has received, her lipstick always looks pretty incredible. She nails that matte nude/brown lipstick trend that is all over Instagram and beloved by beauty vloggers everywhere. So far, the three colors she's revealed — which all interestingly/weirdly end in the letter K — seem promising. Say hello to "Dolce K," "Candy K," and "TrueBrown K."

According to Kylie's Instagram, the "Lip Kit" will include a lip liner and matte liquid lipstick. It's unclear at this point if you'll be able to buy them separately, and also unclear how many colors the collection includes. (Check back for an update on pricing and the full range on Monday after it launches.)

Update: The site is now live here. The lip kits, which include one lipliner and one liquid lipstick, are available in the colors above for $29. However, at 12:01 p.m. EST when I tried to purchase, I was informed that it was sold out. If the Instagram comments are any indication, everyone is having the same experience, and they're pissed about it. Either enough weren't produced or this is a genius marketing scheme. Either way, Kylie wins. (It's a good bet that some will show up on eBay today, too.)

Update 2: As of 12:11 p.m. EST, the site is down.

Update 3:  As of 2:05 p.m. the site is still sending out a "high traffic" message, but as predicted, you can get a Kylie Lip Kit on eBay now.  Prices currently range from $42 to over $250 for one lip kit. One $255 listing currently has 48 bids. The Kardashian ekonomy is strong.

This will certainly keep Kylie's lips in the news for a few more months.

LVMH Invests in Italian Jewelry Brand Repossi

LVMH Invests in Italian Jewelry Brand Repossi:

Gaia Repossi. Photo: David Sims/Repossi Gaia Repossi. Photo: David Sims/Repossi
The LVMH Group announced Monday that it will take a minority stake in luxury jewelry brand Repossi. The Italian company is led by Artistic and Creative Director Gaia Repossi, who took the lead at the company her great grandfather founded in 2007, at only 21 years old. Under the direction of her father, Alberto Repossi, the brand opened its only two stores so far in Monte Carlo in 1977 and Paris in 1985. The line is available at about 90 retailers worldwide, including Barneys and Opening Ceremony in the U.S. The size of the investment was not disclosed.

Gaia Repossi is known for her avant-garde design and has collaborated in the past with Alexander Wang and Altuzarra. In a statement released by LVMH, she said the conglomerate's investment "will be important for us to pursue our strategy and develop our distribution network." Repossi also told WWD that the brand will hire a CEO in the coming months.

This isn't the first Italian jewelry brand LVMH has invested in; it most recently acquired Bulgari in 2011 for $3.4 billion. It also owns De Beers, Hublot, Fred, Tag Heuer, Chaumet and Zenith.

Emma Stone wears a Repossi choker at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Emma Stone wears a Repossi choker at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Here's Agyness Deyn's First Magazine Cover in Over Two Years

Here's Agyness Deyn's First Magazine Cover in Over Two Years:

Aggy Deyn in Saint Laurent for 'Wonderland' Magazine. Photo: Wonderland Magazine
Aggy Deyn in Saint Laurent for 'Wonderland' Magazine. Photo: Wonderland Magazine
When Saint Laurent showed its spring 2016 collection, we were delighted by two things: designer Hedi Slimane's "grunge tiara" and a rare runway appearance by Agyness Deyn, who, in 2010, switched career gears from modeling to acting — also surprising us with a few design stints here and there. Though clearly she doesn't object entirely to having her picture taken.

When British magazine Wonderland unveiled the five covers of its "Horror Issue" on Monday, we were hit with déjà vu: Deyn has made a rare modeling appearance in none other than Saint Laurent — "grunge tiara" included. (Up-and-coming model Peyton Knight also snagged her own cover for the magazine's winter issue.)

It's been more than two years since we last saw Deyn on the front of a glossy. She appeared on InStyle UK's March 2013 cover sporting her signature blonde pixie cut, which has since grown long and "bronde." She's is currently promoting her latest acting gig, a leading in role in "Sunset Song," a film adaption of the Scottish author Lewis Grassic Gibbon's 1932 novel, which debuts in the UK on Dec. 4.

In the magazine's interview, Deyn also discusses her return to the fashion world — including walking the runway for Saint Laurent last October. "It's funny, because obviously back in the day you know everyone — you know all the girls. But the girls there were half my age," she said. "It sounds like I'm really old, but I always look back with a fondness for that age — your late teens to early twenties. It was fun to watch the new generation and how alive and inspiring and spunky they all are. You forget that: when you get older, you just chill out a bit more."

The "Horror Issue" of Wonderland is expected to be on newsstands soon. In the meantime, you can watch the magazine's fashion film below featuring the one and only Aggy.

Paris Hilton Goes High-Fashion for 'Paper,' Beyoncé for Topshop Gets Release Date

Must Read: Paris Hilton Goes High-Fashion for 'Paper,' Beyoncé for Topshop Gets Release Date:

Photo: 'Paper' magazine
Photo: 'Paper' magazine
These are the stories making headlines in fashion this Monday.

Paris Hilton, Chloë Sevigny cover PaperParis Hilton is one of four cover star of Paper's new "Fandemonium" issue, looking more high-fashion than we've ever seen her in Hood by Air, Rick Owens and more. Sevigny, who stars in Tara Subkoff's directorial debut "#Horror," goes full 1976 "Carrie" with her cover, blood-soaked gown and all. The other cover stars: Lucy Hale and Neville Jacobs, dog of Marc. {Paper Magazine}

Gigi Hadid graces the cover of Numéro Gigi Hadid fronts Numéro in a sheer lattice bodysuit by Balmain. The 20-year-old was also photographed with Balmain's Olivier Rousteing, who told the magazine, among other things, what kind of child he was: "I was adorable. Ah no, now I think about it, I was fat. But I lost it very quickly." {Numéro}

Beyoncé and Topshop announce launch date for sportswear-inspired lineAbout a year ago, Beyoncé and Topshop announced that they were teaming up on a new venture called Parkwood Topshop Atheltic Ltd. And now we know that the sportswear-inspired line will be released in April 2016. Regarding the 50-50 partnership (you go, Bey), Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green stated: "Creating a partnership with Beyoncé, one of the most hard-working and talented people in the world, who spends many hours of her life dancing, rehearsing and training is a unique opportunity to develop this category." {Huffington Post UK}

Susannah Frankel is appointed EIC of AnOther Magazine

Susannah Frankel will begin her new role as editor-in-chief of AnOther Magazine in January. Frankel has been the magazine's fashion features director since its launch in 2001, and most recently also held the role of fashion director at Grazia UK. {WWD}

Swatch will launch contactless payment watches

On Monday, Swatch Group AG announced that it will be rolling out a new "pay-by-the-wrist" watch in partnership with Visa Inc. and Visa Europe in the U.S., Switzerland and Brazil starting in early January 2016. Called the Swatch Bellamy, it will allow Visa cardholders from those countries to pay for transactions anywhere contactless, NFC-based Visa payments are accepted. (The payments won't affect the battery life of the watches.) Otherwise, it functions as a traditional watch — meaning it won't have the attributes or the capabilities of, say, an Apple Watch.

Kylie Jenner Covers 'Interview' Magazine in a Golden Wheelchair

Kylie Jenner Covers 'Interview' Magazine in a Golden Wheelchair:

Photo: Steven Klein
Photo: Steven Klein
Most members of the Kardashian/Jenner clan, it seems, are game for a provocative fashion shoot, especially when it's either for a magazine cover or can be construed as art. (See: Kim Kardashian posing for Paper and Love.) Kylie Jenner — a budding beauty entrepreneur whose first lip kit sold out in a matter of seconds on Cyber Monday — is the latest sister to star in an artsy, sexy and semi-nude editorial, with three separate covers for the December/January issue of Interview magazine.

In the shoot by Steven Klein, Jenner poses in a gilded wheelchair, wears head-to-toe patent leather and assless chaps, is carried around like a sex doll and lays in a wooden, coffin-like box. It recalls some of Klein's most satirical shoots centered around the topics of plastic surgery and the vapidity of modern society (like "Makeover Madness" from a 2005 issue of Vogue Italia), making the images even more surreal — and surprisingly self-aware.

Considering Jenner's over-the-top online persona on Snapchat and Instagram (where she boasts over 43 million followers), fans might assume that she's as wild and vain as her posts often suggest, but the accompanying interview attempts to dispell that notion. In fact, she admits that she's been the target of bullying — both online and in real life — and that her worst fear is "waking up and finding something bad about [herself] on the internet." But she lets the haters be her motivators, and hopes to one day have a successful makeup line (although she "hates" wearing such heavy makeup and getting dressed up all the time) and start a few more businesses before one day "going off the grid" to a Malibu farm and raising chickens. Goals.

Read the full story with Jenner on Interview's website, and look for the issue when it hits newsstands in the coming days.

Photo: Steven Klein
Photo: Steven Klein
Photo: Steven Klein
Photo: Steven Klein

Lupita Nyong'o, Keira Knightley, Emma Watson and More Are Selling Their Clothes for Charity

Lupita Nyong'o, Keira Knightley, Emma Watson and More Are Selling Their Clothes for Charity:

Lupita is selling this whole Miu Miu outfit (minus accessories). Photo: Dominique Charriau/WireImage
Lupita is selling this whole Miu Miu outfit (minus accessories). Photo: Dominique Charriau/WireImage
Online consignment site Vestiaire Collective might be as good at raising money for charity as it is at raising money for its own growth. For its second-ever celebrity charity auction, it's has some of the most stylish women in the world selling their stuff, from Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o and U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson, to Chanel muse Kiera Knightley and the perennially flawless Diane Kruger. Not only are they ladies who frequently appear on international best dressed lists, but they're also selling exact items that have landed them on said lists. We remember Nyong'o's Miu Miu mini skirt (which she likely got for free as a former face of the brand) and Kruger's Dion Lee dress in particular.

Meanwhile, Caroline Issa is selling several items that have presumably been street style-shot too many times to be worn again, and Lena Dunham is giving up some extremely cute and colorful dresses by (her friend) Rachel Antonoff, Lanvin and Dries van Noten. Watson's vertiginous Dior heels struck our fancy, and Olivia Palermo, Dree Hemingway and Charlotte Olympia Dellal are offering some great stuff, too.

The auction begins Thursday, Dec.3 and will be live for 12 days only. Proceeds benefit Women for Women International, which helps female survivors of war support their families by giving them job and health training. Vestiaire may have a lot of competition in the online consignment retail space, but when it comes to celebrity charity clothing auctions, this is among the best we've seen. See below for some of the best items (Knightley's were unavailable at press time, sadly) that will be available, with prices.

Kendall Jenner Kicks Off the 'Love' Advent Calendar in a Sexy Shark Costume

Kendall Jenner Kicks Off the 'Love' Advent Calendar in a Sexy Shark Costume:

It's the most wonderful time of the year — Love Advent Calendar time! Known for gathering the most social media-savvy models, actresses, "It" girls and momagers to prance around for short, comedic clips in various states of undress, the annual holiday project from Katie Grand and co. kicked off on Tuesday, and the first video features none other than Love favorite (and former cover girl) Kendall Jenner.

To end the year that brought Left Shark into the collective consciousness, it seems appropriate (if not very silly) that Jenner is seen sneaking around a California backyard in nothing but heels and a Hammerhead costume, eventually scaring the living daylights out of another version of herself who’s taking a shower in a black bikini. Yes, Jenner’s acting skills leave a lot to be desired, but she sure looks like she’s having fun — and that’s what the spirit of the season is all about, after all.

Stay tuned throughout December for daily installments from the long-awaited Love calendar, and watch the 2015 premiere above.