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25 "Proper Girl Gone Bad" London Fashion Week Looks

by Sabrina Newman
Feb 27, 2008 3:16 PM PST

London Fashion Week is known for attention-grabbing, high-drama, statement-making collections. This season was no exception and it was clear the designers showing in London were intent on getting noticed. Some explored new territories, concepts, and themes while others drew upon old concepts, reformulating them and pushing their creative thresholds. Amanda Wakeley and Luella were moody, dark, and a bit sinister, while others like Eley Kishimoto, Erdem and House of Holland were whimsical and fun. Read on for an extensive re-cap of the looks, trends, and styles that will be redefining London street-chic in Fall 2008.

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19th Day of Xmas: All I Want for Christmas Is Something Russian

by Myriah Zaytoun
Dec 6, 2007 6:03 PM PST

Russia. The country that brought us the Ballet Russo, caviar, and Kandinsky. Plus one of the greatest creations in human history. No, I don't mean War and Peace. I'm talking vodka, people! And when it comes to warm winter style, the Russians are notorious for getting it right with dark, social realist colors, richly hued makeup, oversized furs, and winter boots that are as functional as they are chic.