Fashion photos of the week

 

Top fashion images from the runways of the world, including Oscar de la Renta in New York and Chanel in Paris. Chanel’s Metiers D’Art show is a collection of fall designs, arriving in-store before the main ready-to-wear line. Designer Karl Lagerfeld infused the outfits with equal parts Bombay and Paris. Click HERE to view more photos and coverage of these and other Designer Collections shown in the past few weeks, including Hair & Accessories from NYC, Paris to Korea. – – CLICK HERE

 

Rachel Zoe Holiday Tips

The stylist-turned-reality-show-star visited New York this week on behalf of Piperlime, the footwear and apparel e-commerce site for which she is a celebrity guest editor. We took her appearance as a chance to pose some of our holiday style questions—and asked her BFF/makeup-and-hair-guru Joey Maalouf for a winter beauty tip while we were at it (hint: focus on the lips). Edited excerpts:

WSJ: What is one chic piece that women should invest in this season?

RZ: There are too many things to name, but I think a great faux fur is a great thing to buy. It doesn’t go out of style, it’s so luxurious, you can throw it over jeans and a T-shirt but you can also wear it with a cocktail dress, what’s so great about it.

WSJ: Do you have any tips on giving clothing as a holiday gift?

RZ: The people that you’re giving clothing to, you should know them well. You should give them a great sweater or a little jacket is great, because the fit isn’t as tricky. But it’s hard to give someone a pair of jeans. That’s tricky. With shoes, I’ve given shoes a lot, but you have to know that person’s size. It has to be, like, your best friend. – - read more Tips

Divine Design [Project Angel Food, L.A.] to honor Viola Davis, Patricia Field, Thomas Keller

It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 20th anniversary of Divine Design, the annual gala fundraiser and six-day shopping extravaganza with proceeds benefiting Project Angel Food. Serving all of Los Angeles County, Project Angel Food is dedicated to delivering nutritious meals to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. In 2010, Project Angel Food cooked and delivered more than 735,000 meals. Left photo: Viola Davis at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards on Nov. 12. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Center photo: Patricia Field at King of Joseon in New York — A Night of Celebrity, Korean Couture and Cuisine at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Oct. 3. Credit: Andy Kropa / Getty Images Right photo: Thomas Keller. Credit: Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times

For information and tickets, go to the Divine Design website – story by Booth Moore

CLOCKED: 50 most Stylish New Yorkers

New York City is a, if not, the, fashion capital of the world. An amalgamation of high fashion, retro appreciation, individual style and more than a little personality epitomizes a city that lives and breathes fashion – even by proxy, sometimes serendipitously, almost always uniquely. We’ve gathered 50 New Yorkers from editorial, retail, beauty, music and beyond who exemplify the reality of our New York – to bring you New York’s 50 Most Stylish. – Kerry Pieri Be sure to check out our exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot on our StyleCaster Facebook page !! – – Read more here

The Fabric of the Cosmos

Pixeldust Studios produced over 1,000 animations and visual effects that will be featured in the upcoming, four-part NOVA television series, The Fabric of the Cosmos. Based on the best-selling book by author Brian Greene (The Elegant Universe), The Fabric of the Cosmos will air on PBS for four consecutive Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 2. For Ricardo Andrade, Pixeldust Studios’ founder/executive creative director, The Fabric of the Cosmos presented a unique opportunity to imagine the mysteries of the universe in visually engaging and accessible ways. – – follow more Read

JAPAN: Harajuku Fashion & Art

Harajuku Fashion Walk “FUNtasy Halloween Night” Party Pictures. This year, the already-super-dressed-up-and-colorful Harajuku Fashion Walk crew threw a big bash called “FUNtasy Halloween Night” at club Milkyway in Shibuya. The event was supported by several popular Harajuku fashion brands, including Super Loves and Hyper Core. The quirky colorful J-rock band Broken Doll headlined the event. Other musical acts included Lancer>>Bee (whose singer is KERA model Ayumi Yamauchi) and Full House. The DJs for the night included ITARU (this guy has the most amazing two-tone hair you’ll ever see on a guy), Emuoka, and Asacho (the super-fun girls in the pumpkin costumes).- – lots more pics here

Coming to Los Angeles: SWEET STREETS: Art Exhibition Co-Curated by Spank!

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Fashion Photography Guide

This is a small tutorial of Fashion Photography. This is my first article on Indoor Photography, and I’ll write in my usual style of touching the technical aspects from a newbie’s perspective.In studio photography we have to work with props, we focus on light settings, if we don’t have a studio we create a soft box in the spare room in our home. We are so much involved in setting up these things that we completely forget about the concept. Today I have a fast-track guide on fashion photography about how to do it and what are the important elements you need to focus. Let’s begin! Don’t just walk into the studio with empty hands and mind. You should carry some inspirational material with you. There are loads of magazines and catalogues which provide this inspiration service. You should have them with you. In photography, you lose your creative touch sooner than you thought, so inspiration is a necessity. Before taking the shots, you should have a concept in mind that what do you want to achieve. – – continue Guide here.

Nicki Minaj’s Nail Polish Collection

Nicki Minaj is most known for her musical talents but she is also frequently recognized for standing out when it comes to her fashion and beauty choices. She regularly gains a great deal of attention for her unique apparel, one-of-a-kind hair styles and standout makeup looks. With an ultra successful MAC cosmetics lipstick, “Pink 4 Friday,” which she released in November of last year, Minaj is no stranger when it comes to working first-hand in the beauty business.

Just yesterday, she surprised her fans with the announcement of her latest beauty venture, a new nail polish collection with high-quality lacquer brand OPI. Minaj will join the ranks of many high-profile celebrities including Justin Bieber, Serena Williams and Katy Perry, who have previously released celebrity lacquer collections with OPI. Both Minaj and OPI took to Twitter to reveal the new collection to excited fans. The Nicki Minaj Collection will feature 6 nail polish colors, all inspired by songs off of her debut studio album Pink Friday.

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50 best boutiques outside London

From niche American labels in County down to hand-made shoes in Brighton, we bring you an insider’s guide to the most stylish fashion shops around the British Isles… by KATE FINNIGAN