Take a look at the spot-print capsule collection Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, 83, has created exclusively for luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton.
Yayoi Kusama's capsule collection for Louis Vuitton.
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Louis Vuitton and Whitney Museum honour Yayoi Kusama
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Celebrity red carpet transformations
It's amazing what a couple of hours in hair and make-up can do for these normally low maintenance stars.
CAREY MULLIGAN
Recently married Brit actress Carey Mulligan can best be described as hobo-chic in her spare time, but as soon as there's a red carpet in sight Miu Miu, Prada and Chanel are the order of the day.
AGYNESS DEYN
Queen of East End casual with her bleached crop, baggy T-shirt and range of Dr. Martens boots, Agyness Deyn isn't what you'd call Hollywood glamorous, but slick back the hair and add a few Marc Jacobs accessories and her modelling glamour is restored.
Queen of East End casual with her bleached crop, baggy T-shirt and range of Dr. Martens boots, Agyness Deyn isn't what you'd call Hollywood glamorous, but slick back the hair and add a few Marc Jacobs accessories and her modelling glamour is restored.
CAREY MULLIGAN
Recently married Brit actress Carey Mulligan can best be described as hobo-chic in her spare time, but as soon as there's a red carpet in sight Miu Miu, Prada and Chanel are the order of the day.
AGYNESS DEYN
Queen of East End casual with her bleached crop, baggy T-shirt and range of Dr. Martens boots, Agyness Deyn isn't what you'd call Hollywood glamorous, but slick back the hair and add a few Marc Jacobs accessories and her modelling glamour is restored.
Queen of East End casual with her bleached crop, baggy T-shirt and range of Dr. Martens boots, Agyness Deyn isn't what you'd call Hollywood glamorous, but slick back the hair and add a few Marc Jacobs accessories and her modelling glamour is restored.
DAKOTA FANNING
After a lifetime in the public eye Dakota Fanning has given up the ghost, knowing you can't look glamorous all day everyday. But at film premieres and awards ceremonies the 18-year-old has the red carpet look down pat with the likes of Marc Jacobs, Lanvin and Elie Saab in her red carpet repertoire.
After a lifetime in the public eye Dakota Fanning has given up the ghost, knowing you can't look glamorous all day everyday. But at film premieres and awards ceremonies the 18-year-old has the red carpet look down pat with the likes of Marc Jacobs, Lanvin and Elie Saab in her red carpet repertoire.
ELLE FANNING
Like sister like sister. Dakota's younger sibling Elle knows how to crank it up a notch. She may be just 14 but she has the Rodarte sisters and Louis Vuitton dressing her every red carpet moment.
Like sister like sister. Dakota's younger sibling Elle knows how to crank it up a notch. She may be just 14 but she has the Rodarte sisters and Louis Vuitton dressing her every red carpet moment.
KIERA KNIGHTLEY
Chanelling chimney sweep-chic Kiera's grey wardrobe staples are lacklustre at best for this night out in London. But add a dash of gold Valentino and a sweep of professional make-up and hey presto! a red carpet star is born.
Chanelling chimney sweep-chic Kiera's grey wardrobe staples are lacklustre at best for this night out in London. But add a dash of gold Valentino and a sweep of professional make-up and hey presto! a red carpet star is born.
SARAH JESSICA PARKER
Oft seen plodding around New York's Soho in her Ugg boots, a puffer jacket, sunglasses and a borderline rasta-style hat, with one or two of her brood hanging off her arm, Sarah Jessica Parker adds a sprinkling of Carrie Bradshaw glamour to her wardrobe when there's a glittering event in town.
Oft seen plodding around New York's Soho in her Ugg boots, a puffer jacket, sunglasses and a borderline rasta-style hat, with one or two of her brood hanging off her arm, Sarah Jessica Parker adds a sprinkling of Carrie Bradshaw glamour to her wardrobe when there's a glittering event in town.
Oscars 2012 fashion: red carpet trends
It's called the biggest night in fashion, though quite how many of us mere mortals will be studying the Oscars red carpet to see what we'll be wearing this spring is fairly questionable.
Left to right: Meryl Streep in Lanvin for the Green Carpet Challenge; Stacy Keibler in Marchesa; Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen. PHOTOS: Getty.
This is totally fine if you're a) planning on winning one later like Meryl Streep whose custom made Lanvin for the Green Carpet Challenge gown looked a triumph next to her Best Actress statuette; b) possibly winning one like Jessica Chastain who although sadly lost out on the the night, still looked a winner in this Alexander McQueen gown; or c) escorting a potential winner like Stacy Keibler whose stunning Marchesa gown was teamed with the ultimate accessory - George Clooney. No one else need apply.
Left to right: Bérénice Bejo in Elie Saab couture; Penelope Cruz in Giorgio Armani; Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab. PHOTOS: Getty
Trends schmends. Sometimes we just want to look at a gown and sigh at how wonderfully, magically, dreamy it is. Step forward princess Penelope Cruz who channelled Grace Kelly in a dusty blue, off-the-shoulder Giorgio Armani fancy; best actress nominee Bérénice Bejo in her mint parfait Elie Saab couture gown. Of course, this is what Mr Saab does best, so no surprise that model-turned-actress Milla Jovovich also floored the competition in one of his creations.
LADIES IN RED left to right: Livia Firth in Valentino for the Green Carpet Challenge; Natalie Portman in vintage Christian Dior; Jane Seymour
Michelle Williams (top) has to be our best dressed of the night in her strapless tulle Louis Vuitton gown. She headed up a red gown gang whose notables also included Livia Firth in a stunning fairytale Valentino Haute Couture gown which was custom made for her Green Carpet Challenge from recycled polyester from plastic bottles (not your average style statement); Dior ambassador Natalie Portman who neatly dodged being predictable by choosing a vintage dress from the Dior archives from 1954; and veteran British actress Jane Seymour who by some genetic miracle managed to pull off a strappy red sparkly gown at the age of 61.
Left to right: Giuliana Rancic in Tony Ward; Rooney Mara in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci; Li Bing Bing. PHOTOS: Getty/AFP
In fact, the more romantic the better as this glamorous trio of bridal mermaids prove. And they weren't the only ones channelling the fairytale wedding vibe. The red carpet was positively fit to burst with all the floor-length white gowns on show from Cameron Diaz to Octavia Spencer. Of course, leave it to our favourite new fashion plate Rooney Mara to do it best. Her Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gown was offset to perfection by her alabaster complexion and jet black hair.
NO-NOS left to right: Viola Davis in Vera Wang; Ann Sophie Bion; Missi Pyle.
Do not jostle and squeeze your assets into a dress that isn't equipped to deal with them properly, particularly if that dress is bright green. Never mistake a bin liner for an Oscars gown. One is for rubbish, one just looks it. And finally, try not to let your outfit look like a 1950's bedroom suite complete with frilly valance.
Left to right: Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford; Charlene, Princess of Monaco in Akris; Shailene Woodley in Valentino Haute Couture. PHOTOS: Getty
Just ask Gwyneth Paltrow whose sharply tailored white Tom Ford gown with cape detail was a total knockout without any need for elaborate frills, jewels, bells or whistles. Following suit were Charlene, Princess of Monaco who resisted temptation to over-embellish her elegant white Akris gown; and rising star Shailene Woodley who confessed that one of the major attractions of this beautiful Valentino couture gown was that she could still breathe in it.
Michelle WIlliams wearing Louis Vuitton.
Left to right: Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad; Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace; Glenn Close in Zac Posen. PHOTOS: Getty
Not every woman can pull off the whole 'I'm sexy and I know it' look without looking like they're trying too hard. Notable exceptions to this were Angelina 'OMG Amazing' Jolie who looked ready to ravish the photographers at any moment; Jennifer 'Shake Your Money Maker' Lopez whose motto is 'never knowingly underdressed'; and a surprise entry, Glenn Close whose whole demeanour screamed 'yes I may be old enough for my bus pass, but I've still got it damn you!'. Watch out Helen Mirren, there's a new sexy sexagenarian in town.
This is totally fine if you're a) planning on winning one later like Meryl Streep whose custom made Lanvin for the Green Carpet Challenge gown looked a triumph next to her Best Actress statuette; b) possibly winning one like Jessica Chastain who although sadly lost out on the the night, still looked a winner in this Alexander McQueen gown; or c) escorting a potential winner like Stacy Keibler whose stunning Marchesa gown was teamed with the ultimate accessory - George Clooney. No one else need apply.
Trends schmends. Sometimes we just want to look at a gown and sigh at how wonderfully, magically, dreamy it is. Step forward princess Penelope Cruz who channelled Grace Kelly in a dusty blue, off-the-shoulder Giorgio Armani fancy; best actress nominee Bérénice Bejo in her mint parfait Elie Saab couture gown. Of course, this is what Mr Saab does best, so no surprise that model-turned-actress Milla Jovovich also floored the competition in one of his creations.
Michelle Williams (top) has to be our best dressed of the night in her strapless tulle Louis Vuitton gown. She headed up a red gown gang whose notables also included Livia Firth in a stunning fairytale Valentino Haute Couture gown which was custom made for her Green Carpet Challenge from recycled polyester from plastic bottles (not your average style statement); Dior ambassador Natalie Portman who neatly dodged being predictable by choosing a vintage dress from the Dior archives from 1954; and veteran British actress Jane Seymour who by some genetic miracle managed to pull off a strappy red sparkly gown at the age of 61.
In fact, the more romantic the better as this glamorous trio of bridal mermaids prove. And they weren't the only ones channelling the fairytale wedding vibe. The red carpet was positively fit to burst with all the floor-length white gowns on show from Cameron Diaz to Octavia Spencer. Of course, leave it to our favourite new fashion plate Rooney Mara to do it best. Her Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gown was offset to perfection by her alabaster complexion and jet black hair.
Do not jostle and squeeze your assets into a dress that isn't equipped to deal with them properly, particularly if that dress is bright green. Never mistake a bin liner for an Oscars gown. One is for rubbish, one just looks it. And finally, try not to let your outfit look like a 1950's bedroom suite complete with frilly valance.
Just ask Gwyneth Paltrow whose sharply tailored white Tom Ford gown with cape detail was a total knockout without any need for elaborate frills, jewels, bells or whistles. Following suit were Charlene, Princess of Monaco who resisted temptation to over-embellish her elegant white Akris gown; and rising star Shailene Woodley who confessed that one of the major attractions of this beautiful Valentino couture gown was that she could still breathe in it.
Not every woman can pull off the whole 'I'm sexy and I know it' look without looking like they're trying too hard. Notable exceptions to this were Angelina 'OMG Amazing' Jolie who looked ready to ravish the photographers at any moment; Jennifer 'Shake Your Money Maker' Lopez whose motto is 'never knowingly underdressed'; and a surprise entry, Glenn Close whose whole demeanour screamed 'yes I may be old enough for my bus pass, but I've still got it damn you!'. Watch out Helen Mirren, there's a new sexy sexagenarian in town.
The top 20 models of 2011 - 1
Karlie Kloss, Stella Tennant and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have all enjoyed a year in the spotlight, but who else made our top 20?
Arizona Muse
There was no escaping Arizona Muse's bushy brows and heart-shaped face this year, be it from a billboard modelling for high street giant Next, or a Louis Vuitton ad campaign. The mother-of-one, who hails from New Mexico, has fast become the fashion editor's model of choice, clocking up editorials in the American, Russian, Australian and French editions of Vogue - to name but a few.
Lara Stone
Ranked by models.com as their top model, 2011 has proved to be another work-filled year for Dutch-born Stone, with over 12 glossy covers and campaigns for Calvin Klein, Tom Ford and Prada Perfume.
Freja Beja Erickson
Countless catwalk appearances coupled with campaigns for Chanel, Louis Vuitton, H&M and Valentino has left Freja one of the most in-demand models of the moment (not to mention the ever-increasing Vogue covers).
Daphne Groeneveld
One of the breakout new faces of the year, Dutch Daphne walked 48 runway shows for spring/summer 2012 alone. She has also covered V magazine and Love Magazine and was picked to star in the Versace for H&M campaign.
Cara Delevingne
19-year old Cara has come in to her own this year. Continuing her role as the face of Burberry, the bushy-browed Londoner took to the catwalk to open and close the Prorsum spring/summer 2012 show with gusto.
Gisele Bundchen
Still regarded as the highest earning and most powerful supermodel (she earned over $45 million last year) Gisele enjoyed cover appearances on 13 glossy covers this year. And the work keeps pouring in: Versace, Givenchy and Salvatore Ferragamo have all picked her to front their spring/summer 2012 campaigns.
Karlie Kloss
After clocking up numerous editorials, ad campaigns and catwalk appearances, Kloss recently hit the big time: she was chosen to walk in the Victoria's Secret show in November. Shortly after, the 19-year-old was photographed by Steven Miesel for Vogue Italia, in what is a soon-to-be-iconic editorial, proclaiming her the new 'Body'.
Kelly Mittendorf
The face of Prada's autumn/winter 2011 campaign has put newcomer Kelly firmly on the radar. With her feline eyes and strong jaw, she's defintely one to watch.
Lindsey Wixson
Wixson's bee stung lips and full cheeks make her face unmistakeable. A catwalk favourite, she too starred in the Versace for H&M campaign, all while remaining a sweet, modest girl from Kansas, USA.
Stella Tennant
Tennant's 40th year proved to be a winning one: after gracing the cover of Italian Vogue and appearing in autumn campaigns for Zara, Etro and Reed Krakoff, the Scottish-born mother of four was crowned Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.
There was no escaping Arizona Muse's bushy brows and heart-shaped face this year, be it from a billboard modelling for high street giant Next, or a Louis Vuitton ad campaign. The mother-of-one, who hails from New Mexico, has fast become the fashion editor's model of choice, clocking up editorials in the American, Russian, Australian and French editions of Vogue - to name but a few.
Ranked by models.com as their top model, 2011 has proved to be another work-filled year for Dutch-born Stone, with over 12 glossy covers and campaigns for Calvin Klein, Tom Ford and Prada Perfume.
Countless catwalk appearances coupled with campaigns for Chanel, Louis Vuitton, H&M and Valentino has left Freja one of the most in-demand models of the moment (not to mention the ever-increasing Vogue covers).
One of the breakout new faces of the year, Dutch Daphne walked 48 runway shows for spring/summer 2012 alone. She has also covered V magazine and Love Magazine and was picked to star in the Versace for H&M campaign.
19-year old Cara has come in to her own this year. Continuing her role as the face of Burberry, the bushy-browed Londoner took to the catwalk to open and close the Prorsum spring/summer 2012 show with gusto.
Still regarded as the highest earning and most powerful supermodel (she earned over $45 million last year) Gisele enjoyed cover appearances on 13 glossy covers this year. And the work keeps pouring in: Versace, Givenchy and Salvatore Ferragamo have all picked her to front their spring/summer 2012 campaigns.
After clocking up numerous editorials, ad campaigns and catwalk appearances, Kloss recently hit the big time: she was chosen to walk in the Victoria's Secret show in November. Shortly after, the 19-year-old was photographed by Steven Miesel for Vogue Italia, in what is a soon-to-be-iconic editorial, proclaiming her the new 'Body'.
The face of Prada's autumn/winter 2011 campaign has put newcomer Kelly firmly on the radar. With her feline eyes and strong jaw, she's defintely one to watch.
Wixson's bee stung lips and full cheeks make her face unmistakeable. A catwalk favourite, she too starred in the Versace for H&M campaign, all while remaining a sweet, modest girl from Kansas, USA.
Tennant's 40th year proved to be a winning one: after gracing the cover of Italian Vogue and appearing in autumn campaigns for Zara, Etro and Reed Krakoff, the Scottish-born mother of four was crowned Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.
Louis Vuitton to launch their debut perfume
French fashion power-house, Louis Vuitton, is set to dip a toe into perfumery.
Rumour has it that Louis Vuitton are tapping the talents of master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud for a first foray into fragrance. The French fashion powerhouse have reportedly signed Cavallier-Belletrud to create a new scent using extracts from rare flowers.
Rumour has it that Louis Vuitton are tapping the talents of master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud for a first foray into fragrance. The French fashion powerhouse have reportedly signed Cavallier-Belletrud to create a new scent using extracts from rare flowers.
Haute Halloween costume ideas
From Nicki Minaj to Baby Jane Hudson, give your Halloween costume a high fashion edge with these spooky-likey looks...
Lady Gaga by Alexander McQueen
There are few scarier than Lady Gaga, especially in this bondage outfit she donned for a spot of casual Christmas shopping last year. Get the look from one of her favourite labels, Alexander McQueen, and simply add dark blue lipstick.
The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz by Lanvin
Alber Elbaz conjured up the most beautiful witches we've ever seen for his autumn/winter 2011 Lanvin collection. All this look needs is green face-paint and a broom.
Dracula by Yves Saint Laurent
A gorgeous cape by YSL worthy of the magnificent Bela Lugosi himself. Just add fake blood and fangs.
Damien from The Omen by Dolce & Gabbana
All this Dolce & Gabbana look needs is a tie and a red tricycle.
Nina Sayers from Black Swan by Topshop
Natalie Portman's wacko ballet dancer was the stand-out scary lady of the year. This Topshop Unique tutu just needs lashings of black eye make-up to set it off.
Nicki Minaj by Pam Hogg
She's loud, she's brash, she's multi-coloured and her wardrobe can be scary. Brit designer Pam Hogg has the perfect ensemble to capture Nicki Minaj's signature 'more is more' look.
Baby Jane Hudson from What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? by Rodarte
Rodarte's romantic lacy collection lends itself perfectly to child-star-with arrested development-turned-psychopath, Baby Jane Hudson, played by Bette Davis.
Catwoman from Batman Returns by Givenchy
If you fancy trying Catwoman, but aren't brave enough to go the full PVC catsuit, nod to the look with this PVC cat earloui hat by Givenchy.
Lucia Atherton from The Night Porter by Louis Vuitton
Dark sadomasochistic Nazi flick 'The Night Porter' was one of the references cited by Marc Jacobs for his autumn/winter 2011 Louis Vuitton collection. Get the look with one of their peak caps.
Melanie Daniels from The Birds by Calvin Klein Collection
Tippi Hedren's character, Melanie Daniels, from Hitchcok classic 'The Birds' was one of the most stylish '60s heroines, even when she was being besieged by menacing feathered beasts.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs by Vivienne Westwood
Hannibal Lecter remains one of the most terrying villains of all time, never more so thhn in his hockey mask and straightjacket. Take make-up cues from Vivienne Westwood's autumn/winter 2011 show.
Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmatians by Topshop
Even though Cruella De Vil never actually got to make her coat out of puppies in Disney classic '101 Dalmatians', Topshop Unique dreamed up the perfect finished article for their show.
Lady Gaga by Alexander McQueen
There are few scarier than Lady Gaga, especially in this bondage outfit she donned for a spot of casual Christmas shopping last year. Get the look from one of her favourite labels, Alexander McQueen, and simply add dark blue lipstick.
The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz by Lanvin
Alber Elbaz conjured up the most beautiful witches we've ever seen for his autumn/winter 2011 Lanvin collection. All this look needs is green face-paint and a broom.
Dracula by Yves Saint Laurent
A gorgeous cape by YSL worthy of the magnificent Bela Lugosi himself. Just add fake blood and fangs.
Damien from The Omen by Dolce & Gabbana
All this Dolce & Gabbana look needs is a tie and a red tricycle.
Natalie Portman's wacko ballet dancer was the stand-out scary lady of the year. This Topshop Unique tutu just needs lashings of black eye make-up to set it off.
Nicki Minaj by Pam Hogg
She's loud, she's brash, she's multi-coloured and her wardrobe can be scary. Brit designer Pam Hogg has the perfect ensemble to capture Nicki Minaj's signature 'more is more' look.
Baby Jane Hudson from What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? by Rodarte
Rodarte's romantic lacy collection lends itself perfectly to child-star-with arrested development-turned-psychopath, Baby Jane Hudson, played by Bette Davis.
Catwoman from Batman Returns by Givenchy
If you fancy trying Catwoman, but aren't brave enough to go the full PVC catsuit, nod to the look with this PVC cat earloui hat by Givenchy.
Lucia Atherton from The Night Porter by Louis Vuitton
Dark sadomasochistic Nazi flick 'The Night Porter' was one of the references cited by Marc Jacobs for his autumn/winter 2011 Louis Vuitton collection. Get the look with one of their peak caps.
Tippi Hedren's character, Melanie Daniels, from Hitchcok classic 'The Birds' was one of the most stylish '60s heroines, even when she was being besieged by menacing feathered beasts.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs by Vivienne Westwood
Hannibal Lecter remains one of the most terrying villains of all time, never more so thhn in his hockey mask and straightjacket. Take make-up cues from Vivienne Westwood's autumn/winter 2011 show.
Even though Cruella De Vil never actually got to make her coat out of puppies in Disney classic '101 Dalmatians', Topshop Unique dreamed up the perfect finished article for their show.
