Noah Mills: LookBook

Noah Mills

He has definitely become one of the biggest names of the industry. With a perfect body and face this native from Baltimore (Maryland) is one of the most coveted male models of the moment working for the top fashion brands.

His most recent jobs include catalogues for D&G, Very Hollywood by Michael Kors, Dolce & Gabbana and Jones NYC. His face has also featured in top men’s fashion magazines like GQ, and he recently made a spectacular appearance in V Magazine’s Swimsuit 09 issue, that I showed before.

His career began in 2003, and in just two months he was making his debut, on a Parisian catwalk for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. His collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana began in 2005, and he’s now an icon of the brand. Photographers like Steven Meisel frequently work with him, and Annie Leibovitz chose his face for the ad campaign she did for Bottega Veneta in 2007. In 2009 he renewed his contract with Michael Kors, another brand with whom he has a close professional relationship. Enjoy some of his work:

Gucci: New Jackie

The new Jackie is one of the “It-Bags” of the moments. As usual Frida Giannini did not let us down and created this beautiful, coveted and perfect accessory – I want one of those -. Starring the always amazing and stunning Anja Rubik, Inez & Vinoodh photographed a simple but chic and sexy ad dominated by black that perfectly highlights the beauty of the new Jackie models.

The Jackie bag comes in a new size, and features its famous bamboo details. Gucci wanted to experiment with leathers to bring us new, interesting versions – metallic leathers with a violet effect and python skin in black and khaki tones. Jackie is Gucci’s new model for the coming autumn season, and the 12 great versions make it one of their must-have products. They are just amazing… A must of the season.

Vogue UK: July 2009

Julianne Moore & Vogue UK

One of greatest and most beautiful actress of all time graces the cover of Vogue Uk’s “Ageless issue”. With photos by Alasdair McLellan, Julianne Moore looks stunning in a chiffon blouse by Yves Saint Laurent, that perfectly accentuates her natural beauty in a very glamorous but sexy look, with her red hair loose in a very natural way, pale and flawless skin, red lips and accentuated eyes, this fashion icon looks like a million bucks and is definitely an extraordinary woman that has found a well deserved success, respect and admiration.

“What always emerges is that fashion, as you get older, is about confidence, enjoyment and the ability to find a look you feel comfortable with,” says Alexandra Shulman in her editor’s letter – which opens the Ageless Style issue. “The women featured in this issue range from teenagers through to style devotees in their Eighties, and the common thread is a shared pleasure and engagement in how they dress.” This magazine is a must as the ageless issue full of glamour and beauty that translates in editorials full of ageless looks.

Jimmy Choo+H&M

Jimmy Choo+H&M= Beyond Perfection

Jimmy Choo Brings Glamour To H&M Next Fall

OMG!!!! Just When I thought they could not top themselves and do it any better, H&M just announced a collaboration with the luxury brand Jimmy Choo – This is going to be one of the most amazing and coveted collections of all times, prepare to fight – . This fall, British accessory brand Jimmy Choo will bring its international glamour and ultra luxurious shoes and bags to selected H&M stores.

“We are privileged to be among the fashion greats who have been affiliated with H&M so far, and to be designing a collection appealing to fashion savvy, street smart women, and to be including some great pieces for men, too. Jimmy Choo will bring to H&M a sophisticated, fashion forward, accessible and glamorous collection – the perfect party pieces to buy now and then wear out that night!” Tamara Mellon, Founder and President, Jimmy Choo.

“We adore Jimmy Choo’s shoes and bags. They are glamorous and sexy, and they add instant style to the simplest of outfits. I like the way we have worked with clothes to accessorize the shoes and bags rather than the other way around. This collaboration is particularly exciting because it’s our first shoe designer collection. It’s a joy to be able to offer top end designer shoes and bags of excellent quality to our customers.” Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor, H&M.

The collection will be available from November 14 in around 200 stores across the world. It is the first time that H&M collaborates with an accessories brand, but the best part is that Jimmy Choo will design clothing line for women and will include a men’s collection of shoes, bags and accessories – How amazing is that? – . H&M has us, the Jimmy Choo die-hard fans aching for more, I can not believe it, this waiting is going to kill me, I am so anxious… I want it all!!!!!

Diesel’s New Gold

Diesel’s New Designer

It was announced this morning that Greek designer Sophia Kokosalaki is the new creative director of Diesel’s Black Gold line. ”[Kokosalaki's] talent is incredible. Her taste in high end fashion is already known, but what people do not necessarily expect from her is her skill in dealing with denim and contemporary casual, the core of Diesel Black Gold,” says Renzo Rosso, chairman of Diesel and its holding company, Only the Brave. “I hope this experience will give her the possibility to further affirm her place in today’s international fashion scenario”.

Diesel Black Gold could be called the “Haute-Couture” line of the brand, as it uses more expensive fabrics and the designs are more fashion-forward than Diesel and Diesel Denim Gallery. Black Gold made its debut during New York Fashion Week in February 2008. ”It is always inspiring to work with people at the top of their game. This is a very fortuitous time for me and my business,” Kokosalaki – who has also just acquired her eponymous label from Only the Brave – tellsWWD. It is not yet known what the London-based designer’s official title will be or which season she will start from.

CFDA 2009 Winners

Last night the Oscars of the fashion world, the CFDA Awards (Council Of Fashion Designers of America Awards), took place in New York and along with some expected successes were some surprise winners. Fashion’s heaviest power forces and Hollywod’s A-Listers showed up to New York’s Lincoln Center to award the industry’s brightest lights with its highest honours.  Among the A-list guests were Agyness Deyn, Blake Lively, Heidi Klum, Clare Danes, Kirsten Dunst and Ashley Olsen, who all tried to out-do each other in the glamour stakes.

The winners and honorees of the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards:

Womenswear Designer of the Year
Kate & Laura Mulleavy for Rodarte

Menswear Designer of the Year (TIE)
Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders and Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein Collection

Accessory Designer of the Year
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler

Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Womenswear
Alexander Wang

Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Menswear
Tim Hamilton

Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent Accessory Design
Justin Giunta for Subversive Jewelry

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Anna Sui

International Award
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton

Eugenia Sheppard Award for Fashion Journalism
Edward Nardoza, Editor-in-Chief, Women’s Wear Daily

Eleanor Lambert Award
Jim Moore, Creative Director, GQ

Board of Directors’ Special Tribute
First Lady Michelle Obama

Beckham Frenzy

Beckham Frenzy: David Unveils Underwear Billboard

Mr Posh Spice, created quite a commotion while the footballer was in London revealing his new Emporio Armani Underwear Campaign at Selfridges in he middle of Oxford Street.

“I don’t mind taking pictures in my underwear” said David Beckham. “It’s when the pictures are unveiled, like today, that it’s a bit embarrassing.”

Beckham, joined by his parents and wife Victoria, was introduced by sports presenter Gaby Logan and gave a short speech about the joys of getting naked in front of the camera, looking sharp and stylish as usual. ”It was a big night for us last night,” Beckham said. “It’s been a great campaign for England so far – seven wins out of seven. We’re not safe yet – but if we beat Croatia then we’re through.”

The fans and viewers went crazy, when the super star showed up, was kissed by his wife and style icon Victoria Bekcham and signed posters after the unveiling.

Versace’s New CEO

Finally Found

Di Risio Successor…

According to sources, Jil Sander CEO Gian Giacomo Ferraris is the New Top Man at Versace. Following the long anticipated announcement and all the buzz about Giancarlo Di Risio stepping down as CEO of the family-owned Italian house “by mutual consent”, it was only a matter of time before they replaced him.

Ferraris has reportedly been unhappy at Jil Sander since Onward Holdings Co. Ltd. bought the fashion house last September – but has so far declined to comment on the Versace whispers, WWD said.

Fashion Braking News… Gossips!!!

Fashion Braking News

Rumors has it…

Is Colombian designer Esteban Cortazar, leaving french house Emanuel Ungaro? According to a report on WWD, whispers began with a discrepancy between Ungaro management and the designer over the direction of the brand’s advertising and marketing strategy.

Rumors has it, Ungaro’s CEO Mounir Moufarrige wants to make future campaigns thinking in a celebrity-path direction – bringing a new life to the brand. Moufarrige has made no official comment.

Names of potential successors to Cortazar – the Columbian-born designer who joined the house in 2007 at the age of 23 – are not yet known. It is a sad story, because he is really talented and is the biggest name in the Colombian fashion industry, no one has got that far.

Meanwhile, it is official… after weeks of long conversations and several buzz, it was finally announced that Versace’s CEO Giancarlo di Risio has ended his time with the company by mutual consent.  There was so much speculation about it.

And, over at Mulberry, CEO Lisa Montague has resigned. Godfrey Davis, Mulberry’s chief executive and chairman, will take over Montague’s responsibilities, reports DRAPERSONLINE.COM. And that is all by today.

CFDA Nominees 2009

The Battle Has Just Begun

The Battle is on… and everything goes for this year’s nominees. From suited man in a dress, a guy wearing bunny ears to bags as boxing gloves, the bring it all.

The CFDA Journal usually shows the nominated designers work showcased on models, but for the newest Journal, Creative Director Trey Laird, decided to have the 21 nominees feature their creations for the first time. The surreal shoot stars Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu and the Proenza Schouler duo, amongst others, lined up for photographer Craig McDean – who ensured that this year’s images would be far from the conventional headshots normally commissioned.

The event’s creative director, Trey Laird, was instructed by CFDA president Diane von Furstenberg to: “Capture fashion – do something fabulous,” says WWD. And what could be more fabulous than the designers wearing their own creations?

First Lady favourite, Jason Wu, donned an emerald green dress over his more traditional suit – What a first Lady can do… the power of Michelle – , while the Accessory Designer of the Year nominees – and one of my favorites: Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez – stepped in to the ring (Joking about the Kiefer Sutherland attack?… Hilarious) .

Marc Jacobs showed his lighter side as he struck a contemplative pose in a pair of the infamous Louis Vuitton bunny ears that Madonna wore at the MET. Jacobs is twice nominated for his eponymous label at this year’s awards, for Womenswear Designer of the Year and Accessory Designer of the Year. Just Genius, I love it!!!!

To see the complete list of nominees: