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Vogue Paris Feb 2010

I'm slightly drooling over the leggings!

Flicking through the years

What better for the creative and inspiration deprived mind than a jam packed, 300+ paged book presenting actors, artists, models, political figures all photographed in the Vogue way. Yes, it's another Vogue book which always promises work from the best photographers such as legendary Annie Leibovitz, Bruce Weber etc.
The book shows photos dating back to the beginning of the 90's showing how our society has developed and with it what constitutes as art, fashion and celebrity. Oh how our modern ways are put to shame.

The World in Vogue: People, Parties, Places is not yet released but can be pre-ordered over at Amazon.

Heavy metal

Vogue's Fashion Night Out - My experiences

September 10th saw a big day indeed for the fashion calender what with the first day of New York fashion week and the biggest shopping night out the world has seen... As I do not have the privilege of attending the prevalent NY shows, I am here to share with you my experiences of Vogue's Fashion Night Out.
I exited Oxford Circus tube station at 19:00, an hour into the shopping event to find that my friends were on New Bond Street. Alas, I make my way down to the Burberry store with the vain hope that I will see that glorious smile of Christopher Bailey. During my escapade to Bond Street, I see a mass gathering of people outside the Zara store, fascination overrules my urge to sprint to Burberry as I wonder over to see what the commotion is all about. I look into the store windows - Woah, the mannequins are moving! No no fooled eyes, four models, 2 male, 2 female, wearing over dramatic make-up and holding SLR cameras are posing for the on-lookers outside the store. I got a bit  snap happy but having left my SLR at home as I feared the tourist look kinda killed the outfit, only poor quality snaps prevail. 


As I continue my quest to Burberry, I pass stores of such fashion divinity I can't help but slow my pace. Finally, I reach a corner and low and behold, my first stop. As I walk into my first store of the event I am greeted with a glass of Vodka and lime - why not, and catch my friends. Two of them have just finished uni studying the same course as myself and so were on a networking quest. As I still have a while to go, I simply took in my surroundings. Sir Phillip Green here, a Burberry model there, and lets not forget Alexandra Shulman standing in front of me and in walk Alice Dellal and Daisy Lowe. 

So yes, big names were present in store one. I continue trolling the store in admiration over signiture Burberry trenches and stunning jewlery I hadn't seen before. The two that caught my eye were a silk woven chain necklace and a leather woven chain necklace - DIY weaving in order I believe.

Exit Burberry, next stop - Chanel. Got to Chanel, saw a large queue so went to get Joseph popcorn, saw amazing Alexander Wang boots in store, queue dies down, went into Chanel store and immediately was intoxicated by the smell of the Jade nail polish being applied to visitors. As we reach upstairs ,I see Daisy Lowe getting make-up applied draped in Chanel pearls, dressed all in black and amazing Chanel shoes. A moshpit then formed and so sadly I did not see the actual photo shoot take place. I went downstairs to drool over the bow collars that I love so much and exited the store. A short stroll into Nicole Farhi followed and then a hop, skip and a cab later (lazy I know) we were in Browns and the Browns Focus. Apparently designers such as Henry Holland were there but I saw none of the sort. I did however see those same Alexander Wang boots I saw in Joseph. I think they're following me.

                                          

Next stop was Prada. Entered a lucky draw to win a bag - a girl can dream! had a wonder and then was off to Marc Jacobs - it's closed, sigh. Walk to Christian Louboutin and was welcomed by a choice of 4 free ice-cream flavours. I pick coffee and it's délicieux ! Walk into the store and Colour, colour everywhere! such a joy to the eyes... 

Final stop was Theory as 2 of my friends were interning there. Bumped into PR ladies, who bad me cannot recall, and the night was over.
Bad us should have also headed down to the high-street end and heard DJ's and supermodels fashion tips but hey lets cross our fingers and pray for a repeat next year!

Vogue's Fashion Night Out

This post is for those of you who a) don't know about this event b) are unsure whether to go. For these reasons, I shall explain this event in detail.

Vogue's Fashion Night Out is taking place on September 10th (this Thurs) in London's Oxford street and the surrounding main shopping destinations. The event is also taking place in 12 other countries (New York, Moscow, Saõ Paolo, Beijing, Madrid, Milan, Taiwan, Paris, Tokyo, Delhi, Athens, Berlin).


The night entails stores open far later than normal, some until 11pm, music, DJ's, canapes, drinks, designers in stores such as Luella, Christopher Bailey, Matthew Williamson and more.

The Vogue website is regularly updating it's information as new attractions unravel.
Here is a list of what I'm most looking forward to: (click for entire list)
- Live Vogue shoot in Chanel on Bond Street between 7pm and 9pm - styled by Kate Phelan, shot by Jem Mitchell and with Luke Hersheson on hair and Kay Montano on make-up it'll be fashion history in the making.

- Check out supermodel Jourdan Dunn styling up her fans in Topshop between 8pm and 9pm. Champagne and live DJs promised, too.

- Be served by William Tempest, Henry Holland, Marios Schwab and more as the designers takeover at Browns. 
South Molton Street 

- Head to La Perla and celebrate the launch of its new fragrance, J'aime La Nuit, with a specially created Queen of the Night cocktail. 
Brewer Street

- Join Vogue's Emma Elwick at DKNY where Bungalow 8 will be recreated - complete with male model waiters behind the bar, resident DJs, Bungalow 8 cocktails and DKNY 20th anniversary Champagne. 
Old Bond Street.

- Strike a pose at Anya Hindmarch and have your photograph taken with one of the designer's autumn/winter bags. 
New Bond Street

- Watch Vogue's Fashion Director Lucinda Chambers vamp up the Giorgio Armani store windows at 6.45pm

- Don't miss the exclusive black ice cream being created in honour of Fashion's Night Out by Selfridges. Delicious.

So whatever you're doing this thursday... CANCEL ALL PLANS AND HEAD INTO TOWN!


Participating stores:

Paris vs UK

One thing I love exploring is how fashion and beauty differs between different countries.

The August issues of Vogue Paris and Vogue UK proves the typical, and somewhat stereotypical, differences between the two country's styles.

At first glance, the two covers appear to be not just of different countries but even different decades.

The top cover is clearly UK Vogue showing the typical edginess of British style. Bold and bright fonts teamed with an abundance of headings almost smack you in the face with pure British intensity.

Sasha Pivovarova stands proud and powerful in an almost feminist

stance. Wearing only a blazer and a pout, seduction and supremacy are commanded.

The second cover is almost a complete 180. This cover is romantic and feminine, with a vintage-esque feel - all that is expected from the capital city of love.

The cover is solely focused on the model with only one heading. The Parisian elegance is further promoted by the delicate use of cream coloured font.

Could us wild Brits ever pull off such a cover? I think not.

- In all honesty, I will forever admire the quirkiness and overall guts of British style.