Back in the ’70s, Tina Turner helped spark a collective yearning for strong stems by letting hers peek out from thigh-skimming skirts and boy shorts in photographs from that era, a stark contrast to waifish ’60s limbs. Of course, like many iconic women who came before her, Turner stands tall in the collective memory for reasons beyond genetic luck: Yes, she had legs, but as ZZ Top put it, she also knew how to use them. Drumsticks, gams, pins, pillars,…
There’s nothing in the world quite like the holiday season in Europe, and if you’re there from late November through the New Year, it’s easy to see why: There are wooden chalets in 13th-century towns, snow-capped cathedrals, seasonal cookies and cakes in display windows (better still: in your mouth), and of course, all the hot mulled wine you can drink. Put all of it together, and the towns practically twinkle with fairy-tale festiveness. We’d venture to say there’s hardly a wrong way to do Christmas…
Whether they were an overnight success or paid their dues for years before making it big, every celebrity was once a newbie on the red carpet. We’ve rounded up our favourite debuts from Hollywood’s biggest stars, but brace yourself: some of these are pretty cringe-worthy. …
On November 24 1991, Freddie Mercury, the frontman of Queen, passed away. The singer continues to inspire artists and musicians with his energetic on-stage persona and his fluctuating style. Recently reincarnated in the “Bohemian Rhapsody” biopic by American actor Rami Malek, the day-to-day life of the star has never been so highly publicized. Here are some facts about Freddie Mercury and intimate shots of him: He designed the band’s logo He designed the logo featuring all the band members’ zodiac…
Grace Kelly’s beauty and style were timeless. From velvet jackets to cable knit sweaters, the all-American outfits worn by Alfred Hitchcock’s muse continue to inspire us today. Here are eight photographs of winter outfits worn by the Hollywood style icon to help you recreate her eternally chic wardrobe. Photos are courtesy of Gettyimages From Vogue Paris…
When we think about female artists who have been style icons for many girls in the 90s, we somehow think of Gwen Stefani. The lead singer of the band No Doubt had absolutely a fantastic style in the 90s. She was considered as a role model for all the punk girls out there. Everyone remembers Gwen Stefani’s style in the 90s, which included some really hot punk looks that you can see below. We also used to see her in…
The 2020 Met Gala theme has been revealed. Andrew Bolton, the curator in charge of the Costume Institute at the museum, has announced that next year’s spring exhibition and accompanying gala, otherwise known as the biggest night on the fashion calendar, will be focused on time. ‘About Time: Fashion and Duration’ will mark the Met’s 150th anniversary, and will be partly inspired by Virginia Woolf and the theories of the early-20th-century French philosopher Henri Bergson, The New York Times has revealed. The…
Talking about plastic surgery is still considered something of a taboo, particularly for celebrities who face increasing pressure to look perfect, and for longer. Furthermore, the best work, from Botox to eye lifts, is generally considered to be that which prompts your friends to comment, ‘You look so well’, rather than ask, ‘What have you had?’, so there tends to be a wider culture of silence around getting work done. It’s perhaps unsurprising that some stars may choose to keep…
Time has finally come to get ourselves prepared for a new year and a new period in our life. November and December tend to make us more melancholic as we think about life, what we have achieved so far and what to expect in the future. For some, 2019 has been a tough year, with its ups and downs, while for others it has been full of opportunities and commitments. As the year comes to an end, we also start…
For many years now the quilted bag has been considered a timeless piece with a history. When referring to the quilted bag, we always think about the iconic Chanel 2.55, introduced by Gabrielle Chanel in 1955. This bag is a timeless piece, which even nowadays is coveted by many women who have followed the journey of fashion with its changes and developments. The Chanel quilted bag is now part of our history. Given the fame that this bag has received…
