Fashion designers now and then in pictures - 2

What a difference a decade makes: take a look back at what the fashion world's biggest players used to look like...

KARL LAGERFELD
German designer Karl Lagerfeld lost 100lbs in just ober a year back in 2001. "I suddenly wanted to dress differently, to wear clothes designed by Hedi Slimane," he said at the time. "But these fashions, modeled by very, very slim boys-and not men my age-required me to lose at least 40 kg. It took me exactly thirteen months." He has kept his slim frame ever since.

MARC JACOBS
Marc Jacobs was the epitome of the grungy collections he produces in the 90s. Following several stints in rehab, Jacobs is fit and toned at 49.

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
British designer Matthew Williamson has barely changed over the last fifteen years or so, only adding some facial embellishments to his look.

STELLA MCCARTNEY
Announced as French fashion house Chloe's new recruit in 1997, McCartney was just 26 years old. Now aged 40, she has build on her internationally successful eponymous label for over a decade.

TOM FORD
Ford is one of those gentlemen who becomes even more handsome with age. From his fresh-faced years at Gucci in the Nineties, he has since matured with some artfully grown stubble as he enters his sixth decade.

TOMMY HILFIGER
American sportswear designer Tommy Hilfiger has carved out a billion-dollar fashion empire over four decades, all while keeping his teeth extra pearly-white.

DAME VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Westwood grew from young eccentric, to erm, old eccentric. Her hairstyles from 1987 to present day might have changed numerous times over, but that smile is all hers.

GIORGIO ARMANI
Still taking a post-catwalk show bow aged 77, take a look at Mr Armani in the early Eighties.

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A host of Hollywood stars rose to the occasion as they took to the red carpet at the Hilton Hotel in Washington DC for the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

 Charlize Theron opted for a 'faux-nude' look with a lacy gown by Emilo Pucci paired with a fine, flesh-coloured slip underneath.

 'Homeland' star Claire Danes channelled old Hollywood glamour in a cream gown by Vivienne Westwood.

 Teenage actress Dakota Fanning sparkled in Prada.

 Elle 'The Body' Macpherson showed off a flash of her famous legs in a gown by Romona Keveza.

 Actress Ginnifer Goodwin eschewed catwalk luxe for a design from high street retailer H&M's Red Carpet Conscious Collection made from organic silk and cotton with a voluminous skirting of pleated ruffles.

 Kate Hudson dazzled in a sequin-embellished gown by British designer Jenny Packham.

 American First Lady, Michelle Obama showed off her toned décolletage in a strapless gown by Naeem Khan.

 Hollywood stylist Rachel Zoe wore a pretty netted gown by Italian couture house Valentino

 A pregnant Reese Witherspoon concealed her baby bump with a flattering black gown by Monique Lhuillier.

'New Girl' actress Zooey Deschanel effortlessly paired her flower-embellished Oscar de la Renta frock with a head of gently tousled and tumbling locks swept to one side.

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: Vivienne Westwood’s royal inspiration

Designer Dame Vivienne Westwood has been inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's style to create a capsule collection of patriotic red carpet dresses.

 Styles from Vivienne Westwood's red carpet capsule collection

 Vivienne Westwood dresses emblazoned with the vintage Union Jack print 

Dame Vivienne Westwood has married this year's upcoming Diamond Jubilee with a new collection of red carpet-appropriate dresses, all inspired by Queen Elizabeth II's younger style.

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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.

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2008 American Music Awards

Stars flooded the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon for a night of killer performances and awards.

Miley Cyrus perfromed at the event even though it was her 16th birthday, but what better way to show off your age then to drive on stage in a car! The sweet 16 arrived wearing a black and gold mini dress by Marchesa.



Pink arrived at the American Music awards in a sparkly silver dress by Vivienne Westwood.



Christina Aguilera perfromed on stage with red stained lips and platinum hair, but looked elegant upon arrival in her silver dress.



Rihanna won two awards for favorite soul R&B female and Rock and Pop Female. The umbrella singer accepted her awards in a little lacy dress with matching white gloves.




Mariah Carey performed her hit "I Stay in Love", and Beyonce also got on stage for her song "Single ladies".

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