Hot Designer Clothing Alert! Everyone is Lovin’ Lanvin

Okay, so when i saw that picture of Coleen Rooney in that stunning Lanvin ruffle top, i thought “wow – this is hot!”.

Lanvin is a clothing company founded by Jeanne Lanvin in 1909.

Jeanne Lanvin’s successors include Antonio del Castillo, Dominique Morlotti, Jules-Francois Crahay, Maryll Lanvin, Claude Montana and Patrick Lavoix. Their work has successfully immortalised a very Parisian, elegant couture style. (Source: http://www.infomat.com/whoswho/jeannelanvin.html)

Today, Lanvin’s designs are chic and elegant. It is almost hard to believe that a once velour tracksuit loving chav like Coleen Rooney has managed to turn this all around and become a force to be reckoned with in the fashionista stakes. When i saw her wearing that lush burnt orange Lanvin ruffle top, i thought it looked stunning on her tanned complexion.

Coleen Rooney in Lanvin

(Image source: http://www.kickette.com/index.php?/site/C7/P30/)

The same top in a different colour also appeared on fellow WAG Alex Curran (now Gerard). So which WAG pulled it off better? Well, personally, i think Coleen did. However, normally i would say Alex is better dressed.

Alex Curran (Gerard) in Lanvin

And celebrities in Lanvin doesn’t stop here my fashionista friends! Kate Hudson was also pictured in a  gorgeous blue Lanvin dress. Was it the right colour for her? Well, many will say yes, but i think it was a little too heavy on her pale skin. A lighter blue would have looked much less “bulky” on her. Still a gorgeous dress though!

Kate Hudson in Lanvin Dress

Check out this great blog for more blue coloured fashion advice! http://thetrendsetter.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/color-watch-electric-blue/

As for my favourite Lanvin piece, i think Natalie Portman has found it! This season, purple is the hottest colour to be seen in and she looks simply stunning in this unusual Lanvin creation.

Natalie Portman in Lanvin

(Image Source: http://www.elleuk.com/starstyle/celebrity-trends/everyone-s-wearing-purple)

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Designer Clothes – The Juicy Couture Hype

I remember when Coleen Rooney was younger and she was just getting into her designer clothes. I remember seeing her parade around in her bright fluorescent Juicy Couture tracksuits and Ugg Boots, and she thought she was the height of fashion.

Fortunately, it didn’t take long until she saw the light and she started dressing like a WAG dripping in proper Couture. Gone were the Juicy Couture tracksuits, replaced with stylish fitted dresses and designs hot off the catwalk. It was then that we started to respect her (and became a little bit envious…).

Coleen Rooney in a (striking) Juicy Couture Tracksuit

Here she is in her wine coloured Juicy Couture tracksuit and white Mukluk boots, made from innocent bunnies.    Regret this photo, Coleen?

Despite Coleen rapidly realising that the bright tracksuit look is soooo not “on trend”, many people still love Juicy Couture and all it offers. In fact, in America, the Juicy Couture tracksuit doesn’t have the same connotation that it does over here. In Britain, if you are seen sporting one of these velour tracksuits, you are inevitably tarnished with the “chav” name, because there are so many cheap imitations available these days, and who can tell the difference? Well, if you are a hardcore Juicy Couture fan, then there is no doubt that you will be able to spot the trademark “J” zipper, which is unique to Juicy and should indicate it is the real deal.

So, as far as Juicy Couture is concerned, i am sure we will continue seeing the hype, but I am curious to know if that will still apply to the novelty tracksuits that people seem to love. 

Check out the fabulous Juicy Couture for yourself, with all the latest designs (ships to the UK too!)