LATEST TRENDS AND HABITS (APRIL 2001)
LIGHT FANTASTIC
Kate Moss and Sophie Dahl are self-proclaimed “Tocca girls.” Whether or not your share their taste in clothes, you’’ll love the company’s leather box of mini scented candles. It’s an extravagant £130 – but the resourceful will not doubt recycle it as a jewellery box.
CHEEK OF IT
Spring make-up is all about pinks and corals, Be quick to snap up Clinique’s limited-edition collection, which features both shades. The Blush Doubles, £15 each, are all you need for a healthy flush and a touch of shimmer
OUR LATEST CRAZE
… is haircare. LA-based stylist Philip B has a range of brilliant botanical products at Space NK – Crème Of The Crop, £21, is a must for dry, curly
hair. Closer to home, Martyn Maxey has created a range of products for Marks & Spencer (Michaeljohn’s Fred Gielly insists that the Volume Building Mousse, £4.50, is unbeatable). And M.O.P-Modern Organic Products – is causing a stir with its shine-inducing Glisten styling products
EYED UP
BeneFit’s Lash Lovies is a range of vibrantly coloured mascaras in squeezy tubes, complete with dinky brushes. Who else but BeneFit add such kitsch to your make-up routine? £14.50 each
MODEL MAKE UP
“I wear MAC Sheer Mascara, a Rimmel eyeliner smudged on my bottom lashes and Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream on my cheeks, eyelids and lips,” says Liberty Ross
ON THE SCENT
Be disloyal to your signature frangrance. Try Nina Ricci’s Premier Jour
(from £24) – a light fusion of gardenia, mandarin, sweet pea and orchid. Or
be tempted by Boucheron’s Initial from £41) – an oriental blend of lily of
the valley, blackcurrant, mandarin, rose and jasmine
NILE STYLE:TIME TO WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
egypt hasn't been so fashionable since elizabeth taylor donned gold snake
armlets and kohl eyeliner for the cult epic cleopatra.All things egyptian
are newly hip ,from the nefertiti inspired ULTRAOZBEK collection to ALBERTA
FERRETTI'S and ALLEGRA HICK'S glamorous kaftans and PRADA'S gold thong
sandals.find cairo-based fashion designer ALIA NOSSEIR'S edgy separates at
momo'funky arabic-inspired shop/cafe,mo's tea room,and lighting designer
patrick butler's best selling piece"luxor" at david gill.
THE BRIGHT INSPIRATION FOR SUMMER
who would have thought that a ribbon could be so sexy?ın the hands of
designers like jean paul gaultier and yves saint lauren' tom ford(who
instead of accessorising his recent collection with predictable necklaces
used black and white ribbons tied into bows),the ribbon has a whole new
appeal.
LIPSTICK TRACES
this season fashion and cultureget a makeover:john gallliano appropriated
the tarde tools of make-up artists and hairstylists and scattered pistures
of them across white denim jeans and matching jackets.
MARCH 2001
VALUABLE INPUT
If bad-hair days are turning into bad-hair weeks, and the products you use aren’t helping, try Nicky Clarke’s Vitatherapy range of nutritional supplements. They target specific hair problems and contain a powerful blend of ingredients, including vitamins C and E, iron, zinc and gingko biloba.
JUST A NOTE
When words aren’t enough, send one of Helen Althea’s greeting cards. Each displays a crystal with specific healing properties, so if a friend is low on confidence, send her a tiger-eye card, or if she’s lacking serenity, try bismuth.
BRUSH UP
With the perpetual onslaught of new fragrances, it’s difficult for one to stand out. But Emanuel Ungaro’s Desnuda has the “X†factor. A delicate blend of citrus, spices and sweet flowers, its originality is in the application method. Dip the brush into the perfume and sweep it across the skin. Like all things Ungaro,
STONE AGE
Spotted backstage at the shows – gemstones. At Roland Mouret, false nails were piled high with rhinestones for unrivalled glamour, while at Julien Macdonald models fluttered their Eylure diamond-encrusted lashes (extravagant at £750 a pair). Enjoy the same effect with a more affordable version – just as convincing and very disco-diva.
GOLD FINGER
Created exclusively for the presenters of January’s Golden Globes, Estée Lauder’s nail lacquer containing 24-carat gold is the last word in luxury. Alternatively, FEM’s Liquid Jewels, £58 at www.beautyspy.com, is just two carats less, but every bit as desirable.
PRE-SCENT
Serge Luten’s 40-year career has seen him revolutionise Dior and Shiseido make-up and develop his own line of perfume and cosmetics. His unique scents were launched in Britain last year and now he has created Fond de Parfum. This pre-perfume scented oil prepares skin for his fragrance and accentuates its notes. Wear both, or use the oil alone for a subtle effect
EXPERT ADVICE
be creative with a colourful palette
Every once in a while, a product lands on our desks that we’re happy just to stare at. To deface it with fingermarks would be a crime. This time, it’s the make-up palette. But of course, the point of a palette is to dive straight in and get dabbing. In recent months, palettes of all shapes, colours and sizes have found their way to our department – each one prettier than the last. Extremely versatile, the palette houses an entire make-up look, or a delectable selection of lip stains or eyeshadows. What’s more, it’s slim enough to fit discreetly into your Louis Vuitton envelope bag. Invest in a palette and indulge your artistic flair.
FEBRUARY 2001
WATER WORLD
Stress experts know that water and fish are ultra-calming.Now it seems that they are ultra-fashionable too.The aquarium-the classic seventies home accessory-is back.Tracey Boyd sent mini-aquariums as invitations to her spring/summer show and installed larger versions on her catwalk.South Paw- the graphic design consultancy that created the packaging for Patrick Cox's scent,high- has brought the aquarium to a whole new jet-set audience:gin company bombay sapphire commissioned gigantic,seven-ton tanks filled with blue fish to relax passengers in airport departure lounges worldwide.
SPRING SUMMER CATWALK REPORT 2001
REGATTA
*Stripy breton sweaters,full cotton skirts and oxford bags.
*Go for red,white and blue
*Deck shoes,heeled pumps and loafers are the requisite foot wear
BONDAGE
*Black is back,along with leggings(now low-cut),techno stretch,bra tops-and even latex rubber
*Corsetry detailing,bandage wrapping,eyelets and zips are the essence of the new tough chic.
*Result dresses are back for evening
JERSEY
*Greek goddesses are the inspiration for classical shapes,played off with spiky belts and kinky shoes
*The draped jersey top(extra points for an interesting sleeve shape)will be a summer staple
*The column dress is the sexiest evening number
STRIPES
*If you are in doubt as to which stripe to choose,remember that diagonals flatter more than all-over horizontals
*Thin stripes on legs give an illusion of lenght
*A stripy t-shirt is spring's must-have top
SERIOUS STYLE
*Play with shapes-full skirts and slim tops or cropped jackets and pencil skirts
*Severe chic is best in shades of black and grey
*Crumpled cotton,textured linen and cashmere work well
*Sexy socks and court shoes,plus fifties sunglasses,add a flirtatious note
MILITARY
*Military jackets,field jackets and macs are the essential cover-ups
*Designer camouflage is the only disguise worth wearing
*Details:epaulettes,officer's pockets,badges,aviator sunglasses,boxy bags and ID tags
GIRLIE
*The newest shape is princess line-with ribbon and bow trimmings
*Accessorise with winklepickers,cinch belts,hairnets,drop earrings and jangly bangles
*Go for prints:kimono,pink leopard,big flowers and candy stripes
*Petticoats are back in fashion-flash them under swirl skirts
JANUARY 2001
PUPPY LOVE.man's best friend is in fashion
Say goodbye to the lapdog.A new breed of feisty cannies has taken the fashion lead.German shepherds adorn BALENCIAGA's winter sweaters,chihuahuas skip happily alonG Anya Hindmarch's bags and fake london's pit bull cashmere applique invitation was the hot item of london fashion week.Doggy couture-by GUCCI,BURBERRY and WAG-is cosy for those long winter walks.And GUERLAIN guru oliver echauchdemasion has launched a canine fragrance,"oh my dog!"(a fresh,clean scent-the perfect post-bath spray).Order via www.doggeneration.com.In paris,read "mutt mag",which charts the adventures of fashion's favourite terrier,mutley(also at www.mutleydog.com).The must-have in london is one of artist tony riickaby' rover installations,whish debuted last autumn at the standpoint gallery."they aren't meant to be cute" says rickaby.
MOUNTAIN HIGH
So you've got the MCQUEEN jeans ,PRADA tweed suit,the MARC JACOBS bag...But what good are any of these when you are slaloming down the slopes?Fear not,you can now take fashion to the highest highs-literally.PRADA,VERSACE nad RALPH LAUREN are just some of the top designers who have realized the power of powder.Skiwear has gone back to its seventies roots.it's slick and tight-fitting,but with the comforts of modern materials.
BURBERRY TOUCH for women
Fragrance:top note of cassis,dewberry and rosehip.Middle notes of tuberose,jasmine lilly of the valley and peach.base notes of vanilla and cedarwood.
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GUCCI
Creative Director
Tom Ford was born in Austin, Texas, but spent most of his childhood in Santa Fe, New Mexico. During his teens Ford moved to New York and enrolled at the prestigious New York University, initially attending courses in art history. He later redirected his studies to concentrate on architecture at Parsons School of Design in New York and Paris, concluding his training at Parsons in Paris.
Upon completion of his studies, Ford returned to New York and in 1986 he joined the creative staff of the American designer Cathy Hardwick. In 1988, he moved to Perry Ellis where he worked as Design Director.
In 1990, Tom Ford moved to Milan to join Gucci as the company's Womenswear Designer. In 1992, he became Design Director and in 1994 he was appointed Creative Director of Gucci. He is responsible for the design of all product lines, from clothing to perfumes, and for the Group's corporate image, advertising campaigns and store designIn January 2000, following the acquisition of Yves Saint Laurent Couture and Sanofi Beauté by the Gucci Group, Tom Ford assumed the position of Creative Director of Yves Saint Laurent Couture and Yves Saint Laurent perfumes. In addition to his existing duties at Gucci, Ford works with all creative teams at YSL to define the overall image and positioning of the YSL brand including all product categories and communication activities.
Tom Ford's success in the fashion industry has been recognized by a number of awards including: the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America award for International Designer of the Year (1996); International Designer of the Year (Fashion Editors Club Japan 1996); four VH-1 Fashion and Music Awards including Fashion's Future Best New Designer (1995), Menswear and Womenswear Designer of the Year (1996), and Womenswear Designer of the Year (1999); the 1999 Elle Style Icon Award; and a Commitment to Life award from AIDS Project Los Angeles for Gucci's charitable work in support of people with HIV and AIDS.
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