MTV Video Music Awards 2011

The MTV Video Music Awards first began as a ceremony to rival the notorious Grammy Awards. The VMA’s first launched in 1984 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler were the evening’s hosts.

This year, the awards were held in the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Steven Friedman MTV President, publicly stated the company’s delight in returning to the City of Angels;

“We are thrilled to return to Los Angeles where the energy of the city will help power the creative spirit of the 28th annual VMAs. The city is the perfect backdrop for all the musical moments, mayhem and magic that make the VMAs such a notorious celebration.”

Selena Gomez is photographed wearing a gown by Julien Mac Donald, gold heels by Brian Atwood, Judith Leiber clutch with gold drop earrings and cuff by Lorraine Schwartz.

The televised event attracts a wide spectrum of viewers; those who anticipate the night’s vocal performances and others who salivate over the ensembles of the music realm’s brightest stars.

Adele, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Pitbull and Cee-Lo Green each glided across the stage to perform the theme tunes to this summer. Whist, the mélange of routines, costumes and melodies utilised to honour the career of Britney Spears was particularly memorable.

Beyoncé chose the red carpet of the Video Music Awards as the moment to publicly announce that she and husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child.

Beyoncé is photographed wearing a burnt orange Lanvin gown from their Autumn 2011 collection with Lorraine Schwartz jewels to accessorise.

Beyoncé performed on stage in a sequined tuxedo jacket, white shirt and fitted pants all by Dolce & Gabbana.

Beyoncé’s former band mate, Kelly Rowland attended the awards in a feather and leather ensemble by Falguni & Shane Peacock with Christian Louboutin Lady Peep Spike heels to match.

Zoe Saldana continued the night’s Little Black Dress trend in a creation by Barbara Bui, the ensemble was accessorised with snake-skin heels also by Barbara Bui, a Lanvin clutch diamond earrings, diamond elephant ring, sapphire ring and gold / onyx bracelet all by Lorraine Schwartz.

Britney Spears was the night’s guest of honour and attended with boyfriend Jason Trawick. Spears was attired in a Moschino romper and low belt with Gina peep-toe calf  boots.

In her first public appearance since her marriage to Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian chose an alluring sequined gown by Kaufmanfranco for the Video Music Awards.

Miley Cyrus exhibited a mixed print gown by Roberto Cavalli from the designers Pre-Fall 2011 Collection. The songstress paired the ensemble with a Lorraine Schwartz choker and Azzedine Alaia heels.

Demi Lovato attended the award show in a jewel encrusted dress with a plunging neckline by Mandalay.

Victoria Justice appeared on the red carpet in a jewel encrusted mini dress with Giuseppe Zanotti heels

Katie Holmes attending the music event in a halter dress by Azzedine Alaia and suede tan booties by Proenza Schouler.

Once again, Lady Gaga provided the audience with an unexpected form of attire. The New Yorker opened the show with a performance of her current single ‘You and I’ as her male alter-ego Jo Calderone.

Nicki Minaj is photographed wearing an Amato Couture corset, Shojotomo Japan shorts, Tsimori Chisato stockings, an Onch Movement ice cream necklace, Fifi and Romeo plastic cuffs and Duepunti rings. 

Katy Perry collected the most amount of ‘moon men’ last night with three awards in total including the prestigious ‘Video of the Year’. Perry attended the ceremony with her husband Russell Brand and exhibited four different ensembles at the event.

Perry graced the red carpet in an Atelier Versace Autumn 2011 mini dress with Jimmy Choo ‘Beak’ sandals and Lorraine Schwartz’s pink gold and diamond ‘Happy’ bracelet.

Katy Perry presented an award in the show wearing a purple lace Tom Ford gown, the songstress’ purple-hue hair was the perfect accompaniment. 

Finally, Katy Perry collected her award in a Christian Dior Autumn 2011 Couture ensemble paired with a yellow Philip Treacy had and multi-coloured wedges by Giuseppe Zanotti.

For the California Girl’s fourth ensemble, in the press room at the end of the show, Perry wore the ‘Breaking Records’ dress designed by Johnny Wujek for Furne One and Giuseppe Zanotti heels. 

Video of the Year: Firework - Katy Perry

Best Female Video: Born This Way - Lady Gaga

Best Male Video: U Smile - Justin Bieber

Best Hip-Hop Video: Superbass - Nicki Minaj

Best Pop Video: Til The World Ends - Britney Spears

Best Rock Video: Walk - Foo Fighters

Best Collaboration: E.T. - Katy Perry Ft. Kanye West

Best New Artist: Yonkers – Tyler, The Creator

Best Video With A Message: Born This Way - Lady Gaga

Best Art Direction: Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Best Choreography: Run This World (Girls)  - Beyoncé

Best Cinematography: Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Best Direction: Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Best Editing: Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Best Special Effects: E.T. - Katy Perry Ft. Kanye West

Kate Moss – US Vogue – The September Issue

“I have a dress-up chest at home. I love to create this fantasy kind of thing”

- Kate Moss

Kate Moss is photographed wearing a gown by Alexander McQueen.

At the tender age of fourteen, in New York’s JFK airport, Kate Moss was scouted by Sarah Doukas, the founder of Storm Management. As Moss infiltrated the model domain, her name became connotated with the title of ‘the anti-supermodel’. Kate Moss exhibited a strikingly different silhouette, to those of the popular models such as Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer during the late twentieth-century.

With the release of a campaign for Calvin Klein, Moss quickly became a household name. Throughout her career Kate Moss has collaborated with major designer labels and fashion houses such as Dolce & Gabbana, Bulgari, Chanel and Gucci.

Kate Moss is photographed wearing a Rodarte pailette coat and dress. Jamie Hince is photographed wearing a Lanvin velvet blazer and Charvet cotton shirt. 

When headlines first broke about the engagement of Kate Moss and Jamie Hince (of ‘The Kills’ fame), much speculation ensued regarding the ceremony’s attendees, the designer of the bride’s gown and where the ornate images would be published.

The audience was quickly informed that Kate Moss would be bestowed the honour of appearing on the cover of  US Vogue’s September Issue with an editorial encapsulating the highlights of the bride and groom’s nuptials.

The romantic images capture the intimacy between the bride and groom and the fashionable atmosphere of love and well-wishes from Moss and Hince’s guests. The editorial was photographed by Mario Testino with an accompanying profile of the event by Hamish Bowles.

Kate Moss is photographed wearing a Calvin Klein Collection dress by Francisco Costa.

(Top row – from left to right) Ella de la Falaise, Charlotte Moss, Mercy Magic Cutler, Bliss Ferguson, Lila Grace Moss, Ella Cutler Lindegren.

(Bottom row – sitting) Blythe Ferguson, Stella Jones, Ava Jones, Kate Moss, Iris Law, Poppy Spaceman.

The bridesmaids and flowergirls are photographed wearing Bonpoint, parading to the church.

The six-tiered wedding cake was designed by Peggy Porschen.

Father of the bride, Peter Moss sitting alongside Kate Moss in custom John Galliano and daughter Lila Grace. 

The bride with her matrons of honor.

(Top row, from left) Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Jess Hallett, Kate Moss, Rosemary Ferguson.

(Bottom row, from left) Sadie Frost, Lucie de la Falaise

Kate Moss & Lila Grace create a portrait inspired by Calvin Klein’s campaign which shot the model to stardom.

The wedding guest list saw moguls from the domains of fashion, music and film attending the countryside nupitals. John Galliano, The Hon. Daphne Guinness, Philip Treacy, Anna Wintour, Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Mark Ronson, Jude Law and Marc Jacobs were but a few of the fortunate attendees.

The September Issues (Thus Far)

In fashion, the September issue of the realm’s magazines and journals, is the greatest edit in volume and the most prestigious cover of the year.

Complex Magazine:

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Image: Complex

Image: Complex

Beyoncé covers Complex Magazine’s annual ‘Style and Design’ issue.

The cover and editorial were photographed by Thierry Le Gouès. Ebon Heath created the cover’s artistic backdrop, which features the lyrics of Knowles’ hit ‘Run This World (Girls).

The American songstress exhibits edgy designs by Brian Lichtenberg, with styling by Matthew Henson and Peju Faujumore.

Elle UK:

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Kirsten Dunst features in Elle UK’s September Issue. The cover and editorial are romantic in style with soft colour palettes highlighting Dunst’s fair beauty.

The actress collaborated with photographer David Slijper to create an image of effortless elegance. The subscriber’s edition of the issue is equally alluring.

Image: Elle UK

Rachel Bilson displayed her envious physique and luxurious locks on the September cover of InStyle Makeover. The feature was styled by Brad Goreski and exhibits a daring belted gown by Proenza Schouler.

Instyle Makeover:

Image: Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler, today shared the news that Andrew Rosen of Theory has secured a forty-five percent stake in their company. Rosen has successfully managed and raised the profile of brands such as Alice+Olivia, Gryphon and Rag & Bone.

The designer-duo are the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) 2011 and 2007 Womenswear Designers of the Year.

Vogue UK:

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 Freja Beha Erichson is photographed wearing a sequins Dolce & Gabbana gown with accessories also by the Italian label and a beret by AdHoc.

Image: Vogue UK

Freja Beha Erichson is pictured wearing a tiered organza dress by Alexander McQueen, crystal choker by Lanvin and lace cuffs by House of Snowball. 

Image: Vogue UK

Freja Beha Erichson is shot wearing an embroidered silk shirt and skirt by Givenchy by Ricardo Tisci, tights by Pamela Mann and leather/crystal choker by Lanvin. 

Freja Beha Erichson stars as the protagonist in Vogue UK’s September episode. Famed photographer, Mario Testino shot the editorial and cover. Throughout the issue, Erichson exhibits delicate and romantic pieces by Givenchy, Lanvin and Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

Flare Magazine:

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Flare Magazine have titled their September Issue shoot with Jessica Stam ’Naughty or Nice’. Max Abadian was the editorial’s photographer with Elizabeth Cabral styling and Harry Josh tending to Miss Stam’s tresses.

Throughout the issue, the Canadian model is featured in luxury pieces by The Row, Louis Vuitton, Emilio Pucci and Giles.

Jessica Stam covers the magazine in tough statement jewelry by Swarovski, an embellished Vionnet dress and elegant heels by Christian Louboutin.

Vogue Australia:

Image: Vogue Australia

Image: Vogue Australia

Image: Vogue Australia

Katie Fogarty covers Vogue Australia’s September Issue. Kai Z. Feng photographed the ‘Night Watch’ editorial,Naomi Smith is the issue’s fashion editor / stylist with Robert Di Cuia responsible for hair styling and make-up artistry by Benjamin Puckey.

Image: Vogue Australia

Hayden Williams:

Whilst trawling through the internet for fashionable inspiration, an alluring sketch caught my eye.

Hayden Williams, a London fashion design and illustration artist has frequented my news feed with his bright, enchanting sketches. On Williams’ blog, fitting tributes of pop culture icons such as Rihanna and Amy Winehouse are also rather prominent.

One of Hayden’s most recent sketches is particularly special – ‘The September Issue’. The model exhibits an Anna Wintour-esque hair style with designs featuring this season’s trends of checkerboard pattern and tuxedo-inspired tailoring.

Without doubt, Hayden Williams is a promising talent for fashion’s future, it would not be surprising if he soon featured in a Fashion Week near you.

Image: Hayden Williams

This post will be continually updated to include the September Issues which are yet to be released. Check back often!

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…

The 83rd Academy Awards highlighted the creations from London, New York and Paris Fashion Weeks.

From Anne Hathaway’s seven costume changes (who can forget her Lanvin tuxedo) to Mila Kunis’ Ellie Saab couture appearance at the Vanity Fair after-party, the Oscar’s Best Dressed was a tough decision.

The Kodak Theatre was wowed by Cate Blanchett and her Haute Couture Givenchy lavender gown with yellow highlights. Straight from the catwalk Blanchett was Hollywood glamour defined.