A look from Sasha Fierce for Deréon, launching for back-to-school selling.
Beyoncé and Tina Knowles are looking to capitalize more on Sasha Fierce. Utilizing the name of the singer’s alter ego and third solo album, “I Am…Sasha Fierce,” the mother and daughter design team plans to launch a new junior apparel label, Sasha Fierce for Deréon, for back-to-school selling.
The collection, which is inspired by Beyoncé’s stage presence (she is on a world tour through November), includes a full range of sportswear, outerwear, handbags, footwear, eyewear, lingerie and jewelry. Positioned to sit alongside the company’s Deréon junior label, which is similarly priced, the line has so far been picked up by department stores including Macy’s and Dillard’s and specialty stores Jimmy Jazz and Against All Odds.
The collection, Tina said, is “edgier and trendier and reflects Sasha Fierce’s daring and outgoing attitude.”
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Rome, May 20, 2009 – Bulgari celebrates the 125th Anniversary of its founding with the first retrospective in the brand’s history. It is scheduled to open on May 20 at the prestigious Il Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome; it will be open to the public from May 22 to September 13, 2009.
The exhibition, titled Between History and Eternity: 1884-2009, will cover the evolution of Bulgari design, and the most significant chapters of Bulgari’s history - from the opening of the first shop on Via Sistina in 1884 to the present.
Over five hundred spectacular works of jewelry, watchmaking and objets d’art will be displayed. Although most belong to Bulgari’s Historical Archives, others have been lent by private collectors from all around the world, and many of the pieces have never before been displayed in public. The retrospective will also feature a collection of never-before seen sketches, drawings and photographs of artists, aristocrats and celebrities who have worn Bulgari over the years.
The exhibition will be organized in eight chronological galleries. The first will feature a collection of silver works from the late 19th century crafted by Sotirio Bulgari, the ingenious and enterprising Greek silversmith who founded the company. He moved to Rome in search of fortune, and in 1884 laid the foundation for what would become one of the world’s premiere jewelers. These artifacts are the only existing examples of Bulgari’s earliest production.
Next will be a section dedicated to a series of Art Decò-inspired diamond jewels from the 1920s and 1930s that demonstrate the great success the company had achieved under the leadership of (Sotirio’s sons), Giorgio and Costantino Bulgari.
The third gallery will feature creations from the 1940s and 1950s, a period when Bulgari was heavily influenced by French jewelry design.
Then there will be a section dedicated to the 1960s. This decade marked a momentous shift in Bulgari’s identity: they began creating jewels with distinctive and stylized designs, bold volume and unprecedented color combinations – all characteristics that have henceforth remained unmistakable Bulgari style.
The three subsequent galleries will host, respectively, the creations of the 1970s, strongly influenced by Pop Art; the 1980s, distinguished by bold and innovative design; and the 1990s.
The last section of the exhibition will be installed in the main gallery of the Palazzo, and will highlight some of the most magnificent creations of the new millennium, including a sumptuous diamond necklace valued at over 20 million euros. These pieces attest to the fact that Bulgari, now in its fourth generation, has achieved timeless continuity and success.
Several of the galleries will feature special sections devoted to particularly significant moments in the evolution of the Bulgari style. These include the gemme nummarie, or coin jewelry, the serpent motif, and the BVLGARI logo, all historical classics that Bulgari has masterfully reinterpreted over the years.
Another will be dedicated to the la dolce vita years, and will illustrate the close ties between Bulgari and the film industry that date back to the 1940s. It will include spectacular jewels worn by famous actresses of the time, including Anna Magnani and Gina Lollobrigida. An entire room will be reserved for Elizabeth Taylor’s personal Bulgari collection: sixteen extraordinary, one-of-a-kind pieces of enormous value, each with its own story. Especially noteworthy is the diamond and 18ct emerald brooch that Richard Burton gave Taylor as an engagement present in 1962. It would become the only piece of jewelry that the actress wore for her first wedding with Burton on March 15, 1964.
The exhibition’s curator, Amanda Triossi, has been Director of the Bulgari Historical Archives since 1997. She is the author of two editions of BVLGARI (1995 and 2007), the book dedicated to the company’s history. Triossi is also the author of the exhibition catalogue, which includes 320 richly illustrated pages of documentation and photographs, published by Skira.
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Voom and Vava by Joy Han are Hollywood’s hottest labels! Everyone from AnnaLynne McCord to Paris Hilton to Miley Cyrus can’t get enough of these fresh looks. Perfect for daytime events, evening premiers and nights on the town- there is truly a dress for every celebrity occasion. High-end fabrics make Voom and Vava the perfect choice for both celebrities and every-day-women alike. Other celebrity fans include Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Jessica Simpson, Katherine Heigl, Hayden Panettiere, Kristin Bell, Selena Gomez, Emmy Rossum, Kim Kardashian, Ashley Tisdale, and Tori Spelling.
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As 2009 begins to unfold, every fashionista of like must consider the current economy when crafting her New Years’ Resolutions. So what’s the first thing to go? Superfluous shopping! Even though the upcoming season’s runways were awash with feathers, fringe and faux, hippie-rocker hybrid chic will not be the “in” look for long. Don’t risk being yet another fashion victim of the year 2009! These days, there are much more important things to worry about and it’s not, What Not to Wear. An evolution is occurring amongst the trend-setters of our country and a new staple has emerged: the basic tee. Clink your glasses in high hopes for a better economy in 2009 and in the mean time, chuck the compulsive shopping habit and join celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Garner and Samantha Harris in keeping it real with the basic tee.
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Well award season has finally come to end. And it could not have been more glamorous than Sunday nights 81st Oscars! The Red Carpet sizzled with the brightest stars in some of the most beautiful and timeless gowns yet! Join me as we reflect with this season’s 2009 Oscars Red carpet from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California!
Kate Winslet won for ‘Best Actress’ for The Reader. She looked all Hollywood glamour at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. From her hair, make-up and gown. Kate is not only raking the awards this season, she is also raking ‘best dressed’ on the Red Carpet. And for that my dear I crown you my favorite at the Oscars and for this year’s awards season!
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie looked just fabulous on the Red Carpet! Our Hollywood sweet hearts and favorite couple surely looked sharpe and elegant individually, as well as together. Angelina in her gorgeous classic black gown. Also dazzled us with her emeralds which were truly divine. And Brad looked very dapper in his tuxe.
Newcomer Freida Pinto looked just beautiful in her electric blue Dior gown. She has come along way from the ‘Slum Dog’ backstreets of Bollywood. To Hollywood Red Carpet royalty. Slum Dog Millionaire swept most of the Oscars Sunday evening, including ‘Best Picture’.
Natalie Portman presented at the Oscars and looked stunning in this soft pink ensemble.
Beyonce Knowles took a very daring leap and wore this wonderfully brocaded gown in gold and black.
Robert Downey Jr. nominated as ‘Best Supporting Actor’ looked fantastic and sharpe with his wife on the Red Carpet.
The man of the evening Sean Penn won ‘Best Actor’ for Milk and shone brightly at the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
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