Trend Setter Kanye West Designs His Own Clothing Collection for Spring 2012

After being named Stylemaker of the Year by the Accessories Council last year, American rapper Kanye West has remained a dedicated icon on the fashion scene since his arrival to the hip-hop culture, and it doesn't appear he's going anywhere fast.

Despite trying to attend many major fall/winter 2011 fashion shows this year and subsequently rejected. We all know West is no stranger to fashion: he's interned at Fendi, collaborated with Louis Vuitton for a shoeline, and with French graphic design team M/M for his limited edition collection of silk scarves.

But now it seems Kanye West is taking his fashion motives one step further to prove he's dead serious about the industry. The rapper obviously takes fashion seriously I mean, he performed in surprise that he's working on a collection in Paris, according to UK telegraph West has reportedly taken up residence in Paris and will show a collection for spring 2012 in a presentation style format this coming September.

Cape Town Fashion Week- Spring/ Summer 2011/12 from 13-16 July 2011

In two weeks times and a few days Cape Town will be buzzing with the who's who of the fashion industry and the celebrities for the Cape Town Fashion week where designers will be showing their S/S 2011-2012 collection.

With the support of the Cape Town Fashion Council, SA Tourism and the Cape Town Tourism, AFI have invited selected design powerhouses to present their Spring/ Summer 2011/12 collections at various iconic venues around the city.


This year's CTFW line-up of local designers include; Thula Sindi, Stefania Morland, Leigh Schubert, Abigail Betz ,Gavin Rajah and David Tlale, who will present their unique interpretations of the upcoming season's hottest trends.

Other designers invited to showcase their collections include: Daniella Margaux, Doreen Southwood, Habits, Undacova, Dax Martin, Lisp, Nucleus, Lalesso, Tart, Michelle Ludek, House of Monatic and Fabiani.

SOUTH AFRICAN-BORN ALBERTUS SWANEPOEL BANG ON TARGET

Albertus Swanepoel debuts line for Target. The South African-born milliner is launching his line for massive US retailer Target, come end of October 2011. The CFDA winner is a go-to man for runway shows of pretty much every New York designer from Marc Jacobs to Proenza Schouler and Carolina Herrer. He has had his work exhibited in London's V&A museum and has collaborated on ranges for GAP, J. Crew and Stetson in the past.

The Albertus Swanepoel for Target collection, however, is the first time his hats will be so affordable (retailing at $19.99 each) and with leopard print and trims, the fourteen styles will also be instantly recognisable and absolutely Albertus.

We say: Congratulations!

Via: www.ifashion.co.za

James Franco shoots Agyness Deyn for Elle magazine

It is a match made in James Dean heaven - James Franco and Agyness Deyn have collaborated on a photo shoot for the July issue of US Elle magazine. Franco, who adds photographer to his growing CV, shot Deyn, Imogen Poots and Natalia Bonifacci for the feature called 'Chateau Dreams'.

The images accompany a story which looks at Franco's latest project - an examination of James Dean's film Rebel Without A Cause and the impact it had on the American culture. It makes sense that he then chose LA's iconic Chateau Marmont as the backdrop for his shoot - the hotel was where Rebel director, Nicholas Ray, lived while creating the film. Franco also portrayed Dean in a biopic for TNT back in 2001, his performance earned him a Golden Globe.


Back to Deyn, who makes the ideal female version of Dean, the model has recently returned to her old modelling agency Select Model Management. According to Vogue, Select first signed Aggy in 2002 when she was a relatively unknown face.

"We're delighted that Agyness is back under our guidance," said agency director, Chrissie Castagnetti. "There are not enough British models showcased in fashion right now and whilst we're proud of all our girls, we have always had a passion for home grown talent and Agyness epitomises that. It's great to be working with her again."

"Select were the agency who launched my career and I feel in very safe hands with them," Deyn added. "It feels right to be here - it's like coming home."

Via-Catwalkqueen Tv


Sophie Monk: Maxim Sexy July Cover

Giving guys another reason to drool, Sophie Monk is featured in the July issue of Maxim magazine.

The Aussie stunner once again works her magic for the camera, showing off her posing prowess and fabulous form.

Photo Credit: Maxim

2011 CFDA Fashion Awards - The Winners, The Celebrities and The Fashion

The complete list of the nominees and the winners from the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards:

1. Womenswear Designer of the Year

Nominees: Alexander Wang, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs

Winner: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler

2. Menswear Designer of the Year

Nominees: Michael Bastian, Patrik Ervell, Simon Spurr

Winner: Michael Bastian

3. Accessory Designer of the Year

Nominees: Alexander Wang, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler, Reed Krakoff

Winner: Alexander Wang

4. Swarovski Award for Womenswear

Nominees: Joseph Altuzarra, Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, Prabal Gurung

Winner: Prabal Gurung

5. Swarovski Award for Accessory Design

Nominees: Alejandro Ingelmo, Eddie Borgo, Jason Wu, Pamela Love

Winner: Eddie Borgo

6. Swarovski Award for Menswear

Nominees: Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, Robert Geller

Winner: Robert Geller

7. Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award

Marc Jacobs

8. CFDA Board of Directors Special Tribute

Arthur Elgort

9. Fashion Icon Award

Lady Gaga

10. Eugenia Sheppard Media Award

Hilary Alexander of The Telegraph

11. Eleanor Lambert Founders Award

Hal Rubenstein of InStyle

12. International Award

Phoebe Philo for Céline

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