Marc Jacobs' hot new collection inspired by asylum chic has stars in a frenzy

By MAYSA RAWI

Rubber stamp: Fetish chic was the order of the day at the Marc Jacobs show in New York last night


Marc Jacob's highly anticipated fashion show didn't disappoint yesterday when he unveiled a hot new collection inspired by 'sex shops and insane asylums.'

Using a medley of themes past, present and future, Marc also modeled his runway on the torrid weather currently affecting the U.S.

Featuring a strip of white, the catwalk represented New York's current icy conditions and the padded set formed a clinical background to what was strict and tailored fashion, offset with leather lace and rubber for a fetish, fun feel.


Padded cell: Jacobs takes decorating ideas from an insane asylum, at the Lexington Armory


Modern classics: Marc revamps the hoodie, the biker and the duffle coat


The designer told The Telegraph: 'So the silver was to represent the icy streets of New York and the blue vinyl was a kind of sex shop, insane asylum version of the blue skies.

'I thought in some sick weird twisted way its suggestive of this winter scene without being literal and the clothes take it apart.'

Latex t-shirts, shirts and trousers were made by London's fetish designer House of Harlot.

Marc reworked modern classics including the duffle coat and the biker, using texture and prints such as polka dots - all complimented by pillbox hats fastened securely around the chin.

Pencil skirts, high-neck blouses, sheer tops and more textures made up the future-meets-forties-inspired pieces.


High fashion: The collection is also inspired by the Victorian era with strict, tailored lines


Dotty: Polka dots feature heavily and Jacobs makes a feature out of hosiery


Hats off: The pillbox hats fastened around the chin add an element of the surreal


Of the collection, Marc said: 'I kind of like what’s strict and disciplined right now. I’m tired of everything being all over the place.'

The stars, decked out in Marc Jacobs of course, were out in full force to show their loyalty to the notorious designer.

Singer Fergie, Gossip Girl Leighton Meester and High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens were just some of the celebrities packing the front row.


Match point: Fergie, Vanessa Hudgens and Leighton Meester are perfectly co-ordinated


Frow-istas: Anna Wintour, left and Sofia Coppola with Karen Elson take centre stage


Vanessa chanelled the brights trend in a fuscia minidress and matching orange clutch.
Leighton and Fergie opted for the Seventies trend.

They later showed their appreciation, posing up with the Louis Vuitton designer, who attempted to keep cool despite wearing a blue rubber shirt.


I'm with Marc: The designer meets and greets his celebrity fans


Fergie is in awe whileJoshn looks less than impressed, left, and actress Whoopi Goldberg wears a patriotic scarf


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Model shows off her own fall collection with tumble on the runway at Christian Siriano

By TAMARA ABRAHAM

Going, going, gone: A model trips and falls on the runway at the Christian Siriano show at New York Fashion Week yesterday. The shoes were from a range the designer had created for budget store Payless


With the likes of Alexa Chung, Mena Suvari and Petra Nemcova in the front row, the pressure was on for the models at Christian Siriano's show at New York Fashion Week last night.

But it all proved too much for one girl who took a tumble in her towering heels. The embellished platforms were part of a collection Mr Siriano had designed for budget store Payless.

Miss Chung, who looked every inch the kooky fashionista in a long printed dress and platform heels, was also joined by actress Gabrielle Union at the event.

The Bring It On star wore a short teal printed dress, while Miss Suvari went for a rock-chic look in a black leather jacket, miniskirt and towering platform wedges.

Like the models, both actresses wore shoes from Mr Siriano's Payless line, but thankfully neither followed the unfortunate model's lead in falling over.

Though Siriano, 25, has shaken off his reality show roots to become a respected designer in his own right, his decision to hire celebrity stylist Danielle Nachmani has proved a shrewd one.


Front row fashionistas: Actress Gabrielle Union was joined by television presenter Alexa Chung and American Beauty star Mena Suvari at the fledgling designer's star-studded show


His signature high-octane glamour looked to have found its comfort zone in a palette of inky blacks, greys and khaki greens.

The collection, which was inspired by the orchid, also featured flashes of soft pink - a sweet counter to the muddy hues.

Much of the drama came from his use of volume and different textures - one cocktail dress was an explosion of fabric petals, while a cashmere and leather double-lapel coat worn with a slim knit turtleneck and skinny silk trousers was an example of how he had mastered the multiple mediums.


Muddy hues: Siriano lifted his palette of black and khaki with a soft pink that was the perfect counter


Cocktail hour: Eveningwear featured volume and ruffles, and is set to be a favourite with stars on the red carpet


The silk draped sheath dress with just a hint of a leather underskirt was accessible yet fashion-forward, and the zip-front shawl collar jacket had the makings of a wardrobe staple.


Celebrity fans: Siriano (centre) with Mena Suvari and Gabrielle Union backstage after his show


Siriano shot to fame after appearing on the fourth season of reality television show Project Runway in 2008. He is the youngest person to have won the show, though he has enjoyed more success from it than any other winner.

He is of Italian and German descent, but was born in Maryland and is based in New York.

Before his appearance on Project Runway he was an intern at Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Marc Jacobs.

He is a favourite with actress Christina Hendricks, who wore one of his dresses at the Golden Globes last year. He is one of few designers prepared to loan the U.S. Size 10 star dresses for awards ceremonies.

She said last year: 'People have been saying some nice, wonderful things about me. Yet not one designer in town will loan me a dress.

'They only lend out a size 0 or 2. So I'm still struggling for someone to give me a darn dress'.


Christian Siriano FALL 2011 COLLECTION, MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK



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Here come the Chanel muses: Keira Knightley shows off new haircut at Paris Fashion Week

By MAYSA RAWI

Parisian chic: Keira Knightley, left, and Lily Allen do demure at Chanel's Spring/Summer 2011 show


It's not hard to see why Karl Lagerfeld chose Lily Allen and Keira Knightley as his muses.

The trendy girls were the epitome of understated chic at the Chanel show today, both looking effortlessly cool in the French label at the Grand Palais.

A pregnant Lily, due next year, was sporting opaque tights, black dress and tweed coat, glowing as she made her way to the front row.

Keira, sporting a chic new chestnut bob, opted for beige dress and black tweed blazer.

Also in attendance were models Claudia Schiffer and French Chanel muse Vanessa Paradis.


Hair today: Keira shows off her sleek new bob


Actress Rachel Bilson brightened up the monochrome show in a pastel dress. The style icon has been a major fixture on the Paris circuit with her flawless wardrobe.

The stunning collection was a hit as Vogue proclaimed it the only show worth watching.

The magazine Tweeted: 'Don't really want to see another show after Chanel, it was so amazing, anything else might feel flat'.

The impressive set, modeled on a Versailles garden, made for a complicated runway - taking models a good five minutes to walk across.

For an on-trend twist, male model Brad and his son, Hudson, 2, captured the ladies' hearts as he made his catwalk debut in matching Chanel jackets.

It seems Lagerfeld has cottoned on to the real stars of fashion - children - after Willow Smith and Suri Cruise have overtaken even their celebrity parents in popularity.

Former muse Ines de la Fressange, who was greeted with wild applause, took to the catwalk sporting a black chiffon gown.


Fashion forward: Claudia Schiffer, Vanessa Paradis and Rachel Bilson also attend the show


De la Fressange was the first model to sign an exclusive deal with the fashion house in the 1980s.

The designer/model duo had a falling out however after de la Fressange posed for the Marianne bust, a patriotic symbol displayed all over France.

Lagerfeld condemned the decision and the pair parted ways.



Back to black: Ines de la Fressange, left, models the Gothic trend for next summer


Wow factor: The impressive set at the was modelled on Versailles at the Grand Palais museum


The mother of two teenage daughters said it was the first time she'd walked for Chanel in 21 years.

The show was a roaring success with many industry insiders wondering how Chanel would top last season's arctic- themed show.

But the moth-eaten suits, hotpants and statement jewelery were the perfect compliment to the spectacular setting.


Star of the show: Model Brad, with his two-year-old old son who makes his catwalk debut, left, and designer Karl Lagerfeld with original Chanel muse Ines de la Fressange


Grey, pastels and monochrome will be the colours for next season as the earthy palette was offset by plenty of texture.

Denim, feathers, tweed and organza featured heavily in the collection.
But the classic Chanel suit, it seems, despite the modern take and constant updates, will always be in style.


Short: Better get toned legs this summer as the classic Chanel suits are back - with a twist - hotpants


Mellow yellow: Wedges, statement jewelery, feathers and smoky eyes featured heavily in the new collection


Spotted: Anna Wintour keeps her shades on, as does Lily in the cool front row






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Supermodel Heidi Klum, Leona Lewis and Natalia Vodianova lead the glamour Roberto Cavalli's $2million Paris show

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Supermum: Heidi Klum sparkled in a peach and gold plunging dress as she arrived at Roberto Cavalli's 40th anniversary party in Paris


Designer Roberto Cavalli certainly knows how to throw a party.

The designer who is celebrating his 40th years in the business kicked off Paris Fashion Week with a spectacular gala event inviting famous friends Heidi Klum, Leona Lewis and Natalia Vodianova.

Models Klum, Vodianova and Refaeli all put in a glamorous appearance at the Roberto Cavalli 40th anniversary party, in Paris, France.

The designer is celebrating 40 years in the business with some of his closest friends and associates in a party rumoured to be costing $2million.

Hollywood stars such as Taylor Swift and Rachel Bilson were also in attendance, as they were in Milan last week.

The event took place at Les Beaux-Arts de Paris and heralded the start of Paris Fashion Week Ready To Wear S/S 2011.


Red alert! Leona Lewis wore a princess style tangerine coloured gown, and model Karolina Kurkova a red cutaway pleated dress


Hot to trot: Naomi Campbell and Rachel Bilson wore daring dresses on the gold carpet


Vodianova opened Cavalli's 40th anniversary show in Milan last week and was reportedly paid between $67,000-$94,000 for both her walk down the runway in Milan and her attendance at the designer's Paris bash.

The glittering event is said to be costing $2 million.

Former O.C star Rachel Bilson looked stunning in an animal print dress, accessorised with a red clutch bag.

Leona, a front row regular at Cavalli's show is a big fan of the designer.

She said at his show in Milan last week: 'Fashion goes hand in hand with music, and Roberto has been really supportive — I want to return the support.'

The pop and R&B singer just wrapped her tour, and enthused: 'I can’t wait to get back into the studio.'



China doll: Bar Refaeli looked super glamorous in a black and gold backless print Cavalli gown




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