FASHION FOIE GRAS FOR COACH

We were invited by fellow fashion blogger Emily Johnston of Fashion Foie Gras to celebrate her exclusive collaboration with American accessory label Coach. (more…)

NEWNESS FROM ST TROPEZ

When it comes to fashion shows etc., the focus has always been on hair, make up and the clothes obviously. Arms, legs and other exposed parts of the body have been somewhat neglected so far.

St. Tropez (best known for their range of fake tans) have recognised that niche and developed a range of new products in collaboration with various designers. The St. Tropez team was at hand at London Fashion week at shows of designers Roksanda Ilincic, David Koma, Issa, Erdem and House of Holland to give the models’ skin a finish that would tie in with and complement the collections.

Erdem went for a polished, elegant Riviera inspired look, while at Roksanda Ilincic we saw a retro blue tan (think 90s, grunge…).

Specifically designed for those shows, the new St. Tropez range is now available to the general public. Here are our 3 favourites:

 

Instant Glow Mousse

This mousse will give you an immediate and natural-looking golden glow and washes off whenever you choose. Perfect if you don’t have the time to let your tan develop for 8 hours!

Shimmer Stick

Just run along the front and back of your arms and legs to give a healthy glow and optically elongate your limbs!

Illuminators

The Illuminators are probably our all time favourite. They come in gold, rose, violet and limited edition silver rose. Choose a colour according to your skin tone or mood and apply to face and/or body; use all over or concentrate on areas you want to highlight (like cheek or collarbones etc.).

Written by: Philipp Ueberfellner

SHOES FOR SHOW BY JAVARI

As a big shoe enthusiast I was excited to be invited to a preview of the Shoes for Show exhibition. The chance to see Beyoncé’s futuristic Gareth Pugh heels as seen in her ‘Girls’ video up close and personal was something I could not pass up.


Christian Louboutin for Rodarte
Terry de Havilland ‘Sweetheart’ for Ghost 90s

Christian Dior Couture Spring 2008

Miniature Armadillo Alexander McQueen for the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Christian Louboutin Ballet Heels for National Ballet

Rupert Sanderson for Royal Opera House

Natacha Marro for Shoes for Show

Nicholas Kirkwood ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Shoes 2010

Gareth Pugh for Pitti Immagine 2011

Vivienne Westwood Rocking Horse Shoes AW 1986

Manolo Blahnik ‘Babylon’ Project

Chau Har Lee

Katie Eary for Nike

The exhibition featured one-off shoes loaned by fashion’s finest including Daphne Guinness, Nicholas Kirkwood, Christian Louboutin, Gareth Pugh and many more, Shoes for Show spotlights high heels to be appreciated for their beauty, rather than their function.  It offers an exclusive look at couture pieces from the private collections of well-known figures, one-off designs created for their two minutes of catwalk fame and heels that can only be described as an art form. Shoes for Show: The Sculptural Art of High Heels was curated by online shoe store Javari.co.uk

TRUTH OR DARE BY MADONNA – A NEW FRAGRANCE

If you’re an avid reader of Freak Deluxe you’ll know we love a fragrance launch, and this is no exception. Global icon Madonna is set to launch her first fragrance Truth or Dare by Madonna with Coty Prestige. The fragrance will debut exclusively at Macy’s in April 2012 in the United States, with global distribution beginning in May.

Madonna stated to Women’s Wear Daily, “I have always been obsessed by fragrance and for years wanted to create something personal that was an expression of me but that other people could relate to as well.  Something honest, and yet daring, hence the name Truth or Dare.”

Truth or Dare by Madonna will be a signature floral fragrance.  Its unique blend of narcotic florals, balanced with addictive woods and vanilla, creates a scent that is timeless, yet contemporary, simultaneously dark and light.  The bottle plays up the Truth or Dare duality – a classic and sophisticated shape, with modern and edgy detailing.

The scent will be available in a 75ml EDP ($68 / €62), 50ml EDP ($55 / €46), 30ml EDP ($39 / €35), Body Lotion ($28 / €22), and Shower Gel ($24 / €21).