Designers
Richie Rich launches his tabloid style
Mar 12th
Richie Rich is launching a new fashion label called Tabloid Hero — and his muse, Pamela Anderson, will be one of the first to wear it. The Heatherette designer said his first sportswear collection would feature a “Tabloid Hero” logo and would be worn by all his famous friends.
He told “All my celebrity friends will be rocking it out. I spoke the other day to Fergie, who is dying to wear it. Pamela Anderson said the same thing. I am going to do the first infomercial with Kim Kardashian, who even though she has her own line, she says she will support me.”
Williamson to design Bulgari handbags collection
Mar 11th
Bulgari has appointed British fashion designer Matthew Williamson to design a capsule collection of handbags for Spring/Summer 2011.
The capsule collection will be the first collaboration between Bulgari and a fashion designer, and will be presented during Milan Fashion week in September 2010.
Matthew Williamson rose to fame after showing his debut collection ‘Electric Angels’, during London Fashion Week in 1997. Read more >
Roberto Cavalli wants Cheryl Cole
Mar 11th
Roberto Cavalli has reportedly offered Cheryl Cole £1.3 million to front his new Autumn/Winter collection.
The ‘Parachute’ singer could make up to £5 million if she signs lucrative deals with the fashion house and other brands who are said to keen to get the star to appear for them.
While Cavalli has reportedly offered the star £1.3 million to front his new collection, two other major labels – one rumoured to be a high street chain – are also keen to line up Cheryl to front their brands, which could be worth another £2 million.
Tom Binns Launches Handbags
Mar 10th
Tom Binns, a favorite of Michelle Obama, has already taken the jewelry world by storm- and now he is trying his hand at handbags. The successful designer, who’s known for his funky punk-inspired pieces, will be releasing a collection of four leather handbags this spring. The bags will be based on a teardrop shape and covered in spiky chrome studs- a signature of Binns’ and a popular trend this season. The bags will retail for between $650 and $1,850.
Cynthia Rowley to launch a line of bridesmaid dresses
Mar 10th
The designer is partnering with The Dessy Group to create a line of bridesmaid dresses that will come out this spring. The styles will be inspired by Cynthia Rowley’s ready-to-wear collection and boast what most bridesmaid dresses claim—that they can be worn again long after the wedding.
Expect dresses in lush and airy fabrics like duchess satin, cotton sateen, and tulle, and in floor and tea lengths. Prices will range from $175-$220, a lower price point than her ready-to-wear line. The Dessy Group also manufactures dresses for fellow ready-to-wear and bridal designer Lela Rose.