Victoria's not-so-secret
By Samantha Critchell |
November 21, 2010, Sunday
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KATY Perry led the dance party that doubled as the finale of Victoria's Secret fashion show, an annual parade of skimpy, sexy and over-the-top lingerie.
In a yellow, strapless bustier dress covered in pink hearts, Perry - who also wore the thigh-high boots that were a trend among the catwalkers - fit right in with the likes of models Adriana Lima, Chanel Iman and Karolina Kurkova.
Her other outfit on the night of November 17 was a purple bustier that boasted a bustle. Perry sang a medley of her own songs, including "Teenage Dream," "Hot N Cold" and "California Gurls," but it was Blondie's "Call Me" booming through the speakers that got the three dozen models bouncing around the stage.
Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry was in the audience along with Serena Williams, Adrian Grenier, Nicky and Paris Hilton and Tyson Beckford.
R&B star Akon got his turn to serenade the models, performing "Angel" during the section of the show dubbed "Heavenly Bodies." There were even a few dance moves between the singer and Lima, donning a US$2 million bra encrusted in Diamiani diamonds and sapphires.
Other themes were the exotic "Wild Things," the heavy metal-infused "Tough Love," the flirty "Pink Planet," the sports-themed "Game On," and the wholesome-but-not-really "Country Girls." For that, model Lindsay Ellingson put on a straw corset and Alessandra Ambrosio wore a high-neck chiffon baby-doll top with super-low panties.
Unlike most fashion shows, the clothes here are not all that important, but the elaborate signature wings and other props, including boxing gloves and peacock tails, add to the excitement.
Victoria's Secret says that underneath all the sparkle, feathers and studs are some push-up bras and lacy bottoms that are sold in stores, but, really, who'd notice?
Several catwalkers got their first pair of wings this year, which is a literal and figurative coronation of the brand's top models. They include Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge and Candice Swanepoel.
Longtime model Isabeli Fontana strutted in a silver bra and sequin swim bottoms, carrying an oversized barbell and tossed it to a group of bare-chested male gymnasts.
Guys bag it
Men's fashion trends and styles do not change as often as women's. So it isn't always necessary to purchase a whole new wardrobe each season to stay with the trends. The use of fashion accessories provides a final touch to the entire wardrobe and the user's persona. A few new and well-placed accessories can reinvigorate your existing duds and keep you looking fashionable, and a bag is always a wise choice.
For the coming spring, bag designers didn't target the businessman. Instead, the continuous trend toward leisure-inspired collections featuring a globe-trotting bon vivant means the weekender or duffel has become the key bag of the season. Soft leathers, unconstructed exteriors and lighter colors turn this accessory into a chic, functional style complement and the ultimate carry-on.
Big fashion names including Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Etro, Spurr, Dior Homme and Tom Ford all join the force to provide leisure-style, beige-colored bags to reveal the classic of simplicity.
In a yellow, strapless bustier dress covered in pink hearts, Perry - who also wore the thigh-high boots that were a trend among the catwalkers - fit right in with the likes of models Adriana Lima, Chanel Iman and Karolina Kurkova.
Her other outfit on the night of November 17 was a purple bustier that boasted a bustle. Perry sang a medley of her own songs, including "Teenage Dream," "Hot N Cold" and "California Gurls," but it was Blondie's "Call Me" booming through the speakers that got the three dozen models bouncing around the stage.
Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry was in the audience along with Serena Williams, Adrian Grenier, Nicky and Paris Hilton and Tyson Beckford.
R&B star Akon got his turn to serenade the models, performing "Angel" during the section of the show dubbed "Heavenly Bodies." There were even a few dance moves between the singer and Lima, donning a US$2 million bra encrusted in Diamiani diamonds and sapphires.
Other themes were the exotic "Wild Things," the heavy metal-infused "Tough Love," the flirty "Pink Planet," the sports-themed "Game On," and the wholesome-but-not-really "Country Girls." For that, model Lindsay Ellingson put on a straw corset and Alessandra Ambrosio wore a high-neck chiffon baby-doll top with super-low panties.
Unlike most fashion shows, the clothes here are not all that important, but the elaborate signature wings and other props, including boxing gloves and peacock tails, add to the excitement.
Victoria's Secret says that underneath all the sparkle, feathers and studs are some push-up bras and lacy bottoms that are sold in stores, but, really, who'd notice?
Several catwalkers got their first pair of wings this year, which is a literal and figurative coronation of the brand's top models. They include Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge and Candice Swanepoel.
Longtime model Isabeli Fontana strutted in a silver bra and sequin swim bottoms, carrying an oversized barbell and tossed it to a group of bare-chested male gymnasts.
Guys bag it
Men's fashion trends and styles do not change as often as women's. So it isn't always necessary to purchase a whole new wardrobe each season to stay with the trends. The use of fashion accessories provides a final touch to the entire wardrobe and the user's persona. A few new and well-placed accessories can reinvigorate your existing duds and keep you looking fashionable, and a bag is always a wise choice.
For the coming spring, bag designers didn't target the businessman. Instead, the continuous trend toward leisure-inspired collections featuring a globe-trotting bon vivant means the weekender or duffel has become the key bag of the season. Soft leathers, unconstructed exteriors and lighter colors turn this accessory into a chic, functional style complement and the ultimate carry-on.
Big fashion names including Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Etro, Spurr, Dior Homme and Tom Ford all join the force to provide leisure-style, beige-colored bags to reveal the classic of simplicity.
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