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Influential International Style: Victoria Beckham

kate napleton on May 21, 2009 2:21 PM PDT

Victoria Beckham, or Posh, as she was first introduced to us as a Spice Girl, has been renowned for her fabulous fashion sense since the mid 1990's, overshadowing her music and acting career (Spice World, anyone?). She's worked the catwalk for Cavalli, and has been the spokeswoman for Dolce & Gabbana and Marc Jacobs, not to mention starting a very sucessful limited-edition denim line, VB Rocks, for Rock & Republic. Last year, her full line debuted during New York Fashion Week to much critical, not to mention commercial success. As for her fashion sense, Beckham has a few golden rules, and recommends dressing "virginal sexy." As the sky-high-heel and minidress proponent said to The Independent last year, "It's great to make a statement now and again, but try and stick to a few classic guidelines. I always think if you're revealing lots of cleavage, you should have your legs hidden. Or if you want to show some leg, wear a jumper dress on top. Don't let it all hang out; it's much sexier to leave a little to the imagination." Check out my slideshow for ways to adapt Posh's style to your wardrobe! Photo credit: PR Photos

Tags : victoria beckham , style rules , style insider , style headlines , rock and republic

New York Fashion Week Trend Report: Not So Lovely Leather

Lisanne Silverman on Sep 18, 2008 6:22 AM PDT

Remember that brief moment where leather got to ditch its rough-and-tumble persona because it played so nicely with spring's pretty dresses? Well, it's back to its bad self again, and to be honest we're a bit relieved. You didn't think it could pretend forever, did you? Matthew Williamson and Rock & Republic topped the long list of designers who made the runways more rugged this season with leather corsets, skirts, and pants that didn't spare as much as one curve, while Diesel Black Gold threw a shredded leather jacket over boyfriend jeans for a surprisingly put-together look- I'm hoping those two don't break up anytime soon. Alexander Wang's collection was low on leather as is typical for spring, yet a pair of leather pants with an exposed zip fly generated enough grungy sex appeal for the entire collection. Other notable leather moments: Yigal Azrouel's structural washed leather outerwear, and Ralph Lauren's tan leather and silk safari jackets. Expect to still see the leather jacket and dress combination come spring 2009, but don't be surprised when the dresses are a little less dainty, and the jackets a bit more dangerous. Click the SLIDESHOW to see the looks in action.

Tags : yigal azrouel , womens , top , tee , rock and republic

New York Fashion Week Runway: Rock & Republic's Just So Sexy!

Sabrina Newman on Sep 9, 2008 5:17 PM PDT

Looking to inject mega dose of in-your-face sex-appeal to your wardrobe? The Rock & Republic Spring 2009 collection is here to answer your prayers! The collection showcased a myriad of shorter than short bandage dresses with a silhouette that was slightly tweaked from look to look (strapless, short sleeve, one shoulder, ruffles, ruching), sprayed on €œskinny bitch€� jeans (seriously, that€™s their name!), edgy separates like corset tops, sharply tailored blazers, and tough-chick leather jackets, and towering platforms. The Rock & Republic look radiated FIERCE sex appeal with a side of serious confidence. Overall, this collection will definitely inspire all to start hitting the gym now in order to pull off these killer pieces come spring.

Colors: black and white
Cuts/shapes: Body-con, sleek structure, sharp tailoring
Celeb Sightings: Mary Kate Olsen, Chace Crawford, Jessica Szohr

Tags : trends , runway , rock and republic , new york fashion week

Links & Thinks: Monday's Top Style Stories!

Emily Bache on Sep 8, 2008 6:40 PM PDT

Top 10 runway spills, Boys will be girls at Marc by Marc, Barbara Hulanicki receives fashion award, and more...

Modeling crash course - Top 10 runway falls (video) -stylelist

Rumor Mill: At Marc by Marc, Boys Will Be Girls -fashionista

Barbara Hulanicki Receives Fashion Award -femalefirst

New York Fashion Week: Rock and Republic Say Summer 09 is Short and Hot -femalefirst

Le freak, c'est chic -guardian

DVF: Bringing Down the House: M&S Launch Their New Collection -femalefirst

2008€™s Coolest Hairstyle -micahjesse

PETA Hits DKNY (Update) -nymag

Poochi Gucci -wsj

Tags : summer 2009 , style news , runway falls , rock and republic

NYFW Runway Report: Rock & Republic Rocks the Ladies

Lisanne Silverman on Feb 10, 2008 7:16 AM PST

If you weren't already aware that Rock & Republic does a lot more than just denim, you have some catching up to do, because last Saturday at Bryant Park, they ROCKED it. Floor-sweeping gowns in royal purples gave feminine flair to the powerful, structured edges of the coats and blazers, and the leather jacket and satin mini combo is one I'll definitely be trying. Colors were limited to black and purple, but when they look this good, who needs anything more? Click on our slideshow of the Rock & Republic Fall '08 show and see what we mean!

Tags : rock and republic , new york fashion week , fashion week , fall 08

NYFW Runway Report: Rock & Republic Entrenched in Trenches

Lisanne Silverman on Feb 8, 2008 1:16 PM PST

If you take anything away from what you're about to see from the Rock & Republic men's runway show, let it be the following: Trench coat, trench coat, trench coat. As in, go invest in one now, and come fall, fashion show, or freezing weather, you won't be sorry. But back to the show. I have to say, I'm loving the crisp, confident look that the blazers bring to the ensembles, and the leather jacket and boots combo was done so well that it managed to transcend the common motorcycle association. Unsurprisingly, the skinny jean appears to have made its way to man's land, so boys, if you've got the bod for them, by all means rock them, preferably Rock & Republic-style.

Tags : rock and republic , new york fashion week , mens , fashion week