Kanye Gone Crazy
A message from Kanye West … ?
Fashion for Aids
Carla Bruni headed the line up of chic attendants of the Fashion for Aids function held at the Pavillon d’Armenonville in Paris on Wednesday. Also out supporting the cause were Mischa Barton, Vanessa Paradis, Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson, Clemence Posey, Lou Doillon and more. Continue reading for photos.
Inès Rocks Again
As I have mentioned before former model Inès de la Fressange is one of my style icons. Here she is pictured with her daughter at the opening of Stella McCartney’s new store in Paris.
Lily Allen at Koko
Lily Allen gave the first concert for her new album It’s Not Me, It’s You, which is released next month, at the Camden club Koko last night. Continue reading for more photos and video.
Anthropologie In London
Urban Outfitter’s upscale counter part Anthropologie announced last year that they would be taking the store international. The company has disclosed where their first London location will be… the Antiquarius building on the King’s Road. Even though Anthropologie is one of my favorite stores I say we start protesting NOW! Antiquarius is a far more worthy operation than another Anthro!!
Paper Clothes
Karl Lagefeld’s comments about his recent collection being inspired by paper made me think of the sixties trend for paper clothing. Scott Paper Company started the craze when they began producing the ‘psychedelic Paisley shift’ in 1966. The dress was disposable and over half a million of them were sold in the United States for $1.25. A year later when they were introduced in the UK the Beatles began wearing paper jackets and soon after the French created a paper bikini that was designed to disintegrate upon contact with water! Continue reading for more.
Herb Alpert
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass released Whipped Cream and Other Delights in 1965. It became an instant hit and the album cover is considered a classic pop culture icon. I also really love Herb’s rendition of This Guy’s in Love With You, which he sings live in the above video clip.
Kusmi Tea
The Kusmi Tea company moved to Paris after the Russian Revolution in 1917 and ninety-two years later one can still find their headquarters and workshop at 75, avenue Niel. KusmiTea.com
Sandra Dee
The classic American movie star Sandra Dee is one of my favorite actresses, I love her look in both the films Gidget and Imitation of Life. Continue reading for more photos.
