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In conjuction with the start of Louis Vuitton Cup, an annual yachting competition with a steep history that began in 1983, Italian designer Miuccia Prada of Prada and husband Patrizio Bertelli threw a party for its celebrity friends at the seaside city of Valencia, Spain, where the competition was held.
Celebrity couples Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, Spaniard model/actress and the spokeperson of Lancôme's famous fragrance for women, Trésor, Ines Sastre, and actress Chloë Sevigny were there to join the celebration.
Apart from celebrating the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup which ended last week, the part also celebrates Prada's participation in the race. Yes, Prada's boat is sailing along to compete for the cup before competing for the much coveted American Cup.
Thanks to the good people of Wireimage.com, we managed to catch a glimpse of Prada, Bertelli and the golden couple (Kutcher-Moore) partying at the venue designed by Rem Koolhaas while DJ Steve Mackey keeps the Prada-clad Tinseltown residents into the groove up to 3 a.m. Check it out!
Miuccia Prada and hubby Patrizio making their grand entrance into the party spot. Prada wears black wide neck sweater and ruffly lime green skirt. Keeping to her own fashion credo and belief - less is more, don't expect to see her showing up at social functions in couture!
The golden couple Ashton Kutcher and wife Demi Moore. I was shocked to see a magazine photospread of him, Demi and ex-hubby Bruce Willis photographed together in a fishing boat. The couple were seen kissing each other while Bruce, the ex, navigates the boat. How could that be!
The beautiful Chloë Sevigny. Honestly I don't know what movie she acted in and in my entire life, never had I seen her in any movie, both commercial and indie but she does have the supermodel vibe as the Prada dress fits perfectly on her, getting me mistaken on who she is.
Last but not least, the Spaniard beauty Ines Sastre. She came to our fair shores, yes Kuala Lumpur if you ask me, four or five years ago during the SARS outbreak to promote the new Trésor Eau de Printempts. She's also an ambassador with the UNICEF.
Prada's vintage and minimal chic Spring/Summer ready-to-wear and tasseled bags and other accessories collection is available at Prada stores now. Get it before the season lasts!
*Photos by Wireimage.com
Prada - Ground Floor, Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
I was never a fan of Stepford Wives. Even though it’s just a work of fiction by late Ira Levin, I simply find the storyline distasteful – an atrocious depiction of a man’s ideal utopia: a suburb or state of mind, tuck from the rest of a normal society somewhere near Connecticut where men will always be kings and women will bow to them as slaves.
And although I really love its main character Joanna Eberhart, her ending – she became one of the Stepford Wives at the end of the story, along with her rebellious neighbour Bobbie - was something I did not expect. But thank God, Nicole Kidman did not suffer the same in the latest version of the movie (err, is 2004 still considered as ‘latest’?)
However, no matter how profound my hatred is on Stepford Wives, be it the novel or the films, I could never hate their vibrantly coloured wardrobes and classic silhouettes, epitomising the poster housewives’ look of the post-war age. Well, easily said, think of what you often see on Katy Perry’s svelte body.
Now, good news for Stepford Wives’ style worshippers – the Stepford style is back to haunt your wardrobe come next year’s spring/summer season. Yes, that’s what my trusted source says and I ain’t kidding you!
So, what can you look forward too? Well, for starters, one can look forward to sundresses and day gowns with skirts blown up to full proportion, tartans and fruity floral prints like the cherries, lemons and pomegranates to name a few.
As for evening, stash some cocktail rings in candy hues, pantsuits in jewel toned Thai or shantung silk or dramatic drape evening dresses with elegant silhouettes or with generous embellishments. Ah, what a nice mix of style to shoo away those cloudy economic days next season.
Anyway, those that I mentioned above are just some of my predictions. What’ll be in stores for next season? We’ll never know until the fashion week curtains are raised within the next few days. So, before we parting ways, always keep that positive mood on 24/7 and let’s embrace the incoming season with lots of fun-filled roleplays!
Kenzo is back after a long hiatus from Malaysia's fashion scene. Check out their new store with fab new interior concept at the Starhill Gallery.
H&M fans, be prepared for Sweden's much-loved high street fashion retailer is going to arrive in style in KL very, very soon! Word has it that the first ever H&M store in Malaysia is set to be located in the heart of KL's Golden Triangle. Want to know where? Watch this space!
New York multi-brand store scene is taking Tokyo by storm! First, there was Kirna Zabête; now comes Opening Ceremony! Officially opened last June, Opening Ceremony Japan carries cult clothings and accessories designed by top-notch designers like Alexander Wang, as well as Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony collection!
Is Dior flagship at Starhill Gallery getting another round of facelift? Just wait and see.
Judith Leiber's infamous minaudiere collection is now available at TriBeCa,Suria KLCC.
Fans of Louis Vuitton in Indonesia welcome Louis Vuitton's flagship store at Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta. The store carries complete array of Louis Vuitton goodies, including special items exclusive to the store.
Max Mara's flagship store is now open at Pavilion KL.
COPIES ARE UNCOOL!
I know how tempting designer goods are and many would do anything to get their hands on them. And since an original bag would set us back at least a one full-year salary, then the only way left to satisfy our temptations is by buying either fakes or replicas.
You see, to create something that's lustworthy and iconic is not an hour or two task. It takes not just months but even years for designers to come with something regarded as the 'it' thing by the world. And do you know that it takes more than 20, or sometimes up to 100 working hours for a craftsman to put an 'it' bag together, compared to the mere 3-5 hours taken by a machine to do the same thing! Painstaking? Yes, it is!
And what's more, I hate how the way many replica or fake branded goods-selling websites boasting how they could create the similar thing using so-called new technologies and stuff.
Just put yourself in the shoes of an artist who has been working hard to get his name and creation well-loved and recognised by the world, and you certainly feel the pain and agony he or she feels, even though the fashion house might be paying him thousands or millions in monthly salary.
So people, start reconsidering what you're doing. It's never to late to save your money for something that's worth your hard work all these years. Besides, designer bags will always be in fashion even when their 'it' days have long gone. Support real designers and say NO to replicas and fakes.
COVET OF THE MONTH
Heart N Soul clutch by Judith Leiber, £1,903.47 @ Net-a-Porter.com
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