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Voyage en capitale: Louis Vuitton and Paris


Louis Vuitton has been an iconic designer brand for years, constantly defining some of the world’s greatest fashion trends in not only clothing, but also luggage.
 
In an exhibition which has just come to a close in Paris, ‘Voyage en Capitale’ paraded the genius behind Louis Vuitton vintage designs.
 
Not only was it a representation of past work but showed how this iconic brand redefined ‘style’ over the past 150 years.
 
 
The exhibition combined Louis Vuitton’s most historic designer objects for us to ogle and dream about. It tracked a huge collection of heritage works including paintings, photographs and models, each on loan from museums all over the world.  
 

This was a unique opportunity to see such a large collection of prized Vuitton history.

But the main focus of the exhibition was on how this brand defined it place in the world of fashion through its trunks and luggage.

From vintage tailor-made pieces to simple displays of the way in which Vuitton has created pieces that combine aesthetics, pragmatism and artistic creation.
 
Each piece truly is marvel to admire and assists in cementing the company as a design house ahead of its time.
 
With over 230 works on display, the exhibition paraded the many talents and productions of this huge fashion house and shows that there is more behind the brand than just its iconic luggage print.
 
You can visit the official website of the exhibition or simply watch the video below to get a little taste no matter where you are in the world.
 
While the exhibition has now closed and we may not have had a chance to see it in person, there is no doubt this fashion house still has many good years left of redefining our style forecasts.
 
 
See our various Louis Vuitton-related photo galleries:

And more on our Handbag Heaven page too. 

 

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Luscious Lifers should make their way to London from March 5, 2011 for a night of theatrical fabulousness.

Congratulations to our theatre producer friend, Daniel Sparrow, on the recent London launch of "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg". Daniel is a lovely, talented AND gorgeous chap (the trifecta!) and lives a luscious life, travelling the world producing marvellous shows and mingling with the great and good, so clearly we must show our support.

His latest production, with veteran theatre producer, Mike Walsh, stars fellow Australian, multi-award winning avant garde cabaret performer, Meow Meow, as Lola the narrator, Joanna Riding as Madame Emery, Carly Bawden as Geneviève Emery, and Andrew Durand as Guy, in a story about of teenage lovers torn apart by war, social obligation and family pressures.

If it sounds familiar, then you might be thinking of the 1964 musical film featuring a 20-year-old Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo. If feeling sentimental, you can purchase the restored version of the DVD from Amazon.

The Kneehigh Theatre Company is presenting this version, based on the film by Jacques Demy and with a score by the legendary Oscar and Grammy winning composer Michel Legrand, with lyrics translated by Sheldon Harnick.

It has been reimagined by director Emma Rice, the acclaimed Artistic Director of Kneehigh, creators of the West End hit 'Brief Encounter'.

It's doing try outs at Leicester's Curve Theatre (February 11-26, 2011), then opening in the West End of London at the Gielgud Theatre - previews from March 5, then officially on from March 22. Bookings are currently open until October 1, 2011.

Check out our photo gallery of the magnificent Meow Meow.

Learn more about the show from the official website or follow the news via their Umbrellas of Cherbourg page on Facebook. "The Age" also has a story about the launch, as does London Theatre. 

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David Downton Exhibition: Faces of Fashion


Ever wanted to meet a fashion legend? Well this may be your opportunity to meet one of the fashion world’s most recognisable and respected artists.

David Downton will be presenting his work at a unique exhibition, ‘Faces of Fashion’, which travels around Australia this spring.
 
Known for his iconic illustrations of some of the world’s most beautiful women (Julia Roberts, Lily Cole, Linda Evangelista, Twiggy and Dita Von Tesse - to name a few), David Downton will be doing a rare book signing in three locations around Australia.

The exhibition will run at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne (book signing: September 13), Chatswood Chase in Sydney (book signing: September 15) and Queens Plaza, Brisbane. 

The exhibition will run from September 13, 2010 so get in quick with your copy of his book ‘Masters of Fashion Illustration’ for this unique opportunity to meet fashion royalty.
 
To read more about Downton and his lifetime of fabulous work (which stole our fashion hearts) read Anna M’s article here.

And don't miss our David Downton photo gallery.
  

Australian made: 100 years of fashion

 

 From now until January 23rd 2011 the National Gallery of Victoria will be hosting a unique exhibition showcasing Australia’s rich fashion history. 

Presenting designs and original dress from 1850-1950, this exhibition showcases the way in which fashion became a rich and defining area in Australian culture over those 100 years. As the country was ‘coming of age’ and finding its identity, its creative outlets were influenced to follow suit.
 
As population grew, more demand on tailors and seamstresses did also, therefore motivating designers to create original designs and styles to suit the professional men and women. These designs went on to define Australia’s own iconic design styles.
 
Photo: Silk evening gown, Hall Ludlow 1954

Since people began settling in Australia, fashion and the way in which individuals presented themselves was of high importance. From presenting their wealth and importance to defining their new life abroad, this art form has been a highly effective outlet of self-expression.
 
The exhibition not only illustrates history’s changing fashion trends, but some of Australia’s most influential designers and retailers during those 100years of change.
 
Get a taste for some fashion history at the Australian Made: 100 years of fashion exhibition at the Ian Potter centre: NGV Australia at Federation square in Melbourne. It is situated on level two of the gallery in fashion and textiles gallery number 12. Entry is free.
 
Photo: La petite cocktail dress, Pat Rogers 1955
 
For more information see the NGV website or check out our luscious page 'Know your fashion history' for articles on iconic styles and trends from around the world.
 

Exhibition: Karl Lagerfeld photography

We all know he the head of top design house, Chanel, But not only does he design their ranges and shoots their campaigns, Karl Lagerfeld is putting on an exhibition in Paris of his stunningly beautiful photographs.
 
The exhibition includes some incredibly breathtaking shoots he has done over the years at Chanel, as well as some of his own personal photography.

 
This exhibition gives a rare insight into what the fashion genius sees, by looking through the lens at an image direct from his perspective. What better way to experience art and all its beauty?
 
Hosted by the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris, also gives an insight into some of Lagerfeld’s talents for not only photography, but writing novels such as  ‘The beauty of Violence’ and ‘Metamorphoses of an American’- each book focusing on his muses Baptiste Giabiconi and Brad Kroenig.

At a glance, his photographs are simply stunning, but upon closer inspection, this collection of work has a deeply hauntingly and beautiful feeling to it. It truly showcases the beauty of the male and female forms, how their bodies can present such conversations of elegance.
 
While most photographs are in black and white, their timeless grace truly intoxicates its admirers and, without knowing, you are pulled into Lagerfeld’s personal fashion world.
 
This is the power of what fashion photography can do. But most importantly, it demonstrates the power Karl Lagerfeld has to hypnotize his admirers.
 
If you do miss the exhibition, but are exploring Paris be sure to check out Karl Lagerfeld’s own photography bookshop ‘7L’ beneath his personal photography studio.
 
 
Exhibition details:


KARL LAGERFELD: PARCOURS DE TRAVAIL 
BY JEAN-LUC MONTEROSSO

September 15 – October 31

, 2010
Maison Européenne de la Photographie


5-7, rue de Fourcy
 75004 
Paris
 


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For more information visit click here or visit Karl Lagerfeld's official website. 

 

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Exhibition: 'Valentino, Retrospective'


Great news to all those fashion lovers in Brisbane, Australia-Valentino is stopping by!
 
Well, not the man himself, but a huge collection of his works are being presented in the exhibition: ‘Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future’.
 
This showcase gives a unique opportunity for viewers to come up close and personal to some of the designer’s most iconic and beautiful creations. The exhibition itself has been developed by Les Arts Décoratifs - a renowned institution in Paris. 

 
As a presentation of the timeless creations of Valentino’s haute couture collections, pieces have been selected from Valentino Garavani’s first ever collection in 1959 through to some of the latest works by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli.
 
What is guaranteed from this exhibition is an inside look at some of the most famous, elegant and classic pieces ever designed by a fashion house.
 
Valentino’s works are pure mastery and the exhibition tracks five decades of creation and inspirations. From geometric prints, his signature use of fabric in defining silhouettes and of course, his distinctive palette of black, white and the famous ‘Valentino red’. 
 
 
The collection also includes some of the famous gowns worn by royal families, socialites and hollywood celebrities. Included in the exhibition are garments worn by stars such as Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. 
 
From past to present and onto the future, ‘Valentino, Retrospective’ showcases the creative genius of this design house and how it will proceed into the future under the direction of Chiuri and Piccioli.
 
Since its establishment, this fashion house has held a firm footing at the forefront of fashion design and now the general public has a unique opportunity to experience these creations first-hand.
 
For more information on this beautiful exhibition visit the official website of Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art or look at the official Valentino website for more news on the fashion house.
 
You can also search through the Valentino products on Amazon to get a little slice of the fashion house for yourself, including the luscious Valentino: Themes and Variationsbook by Pamela Golbin.  
 
This exhibition runs from August 7–November 14, 2010 at the Fairfax Gallery, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
 
 

"Grace Kelly: Style icon" exhibition at the V&A London


Visitors to London should ensure they allow time to visit the "Grace Kelly: Style Icon" exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum (until September 26, 2010)

From the V&A website: "This exhibition shows the spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly, one of the most popular actresses of the 1950s.

Featuring dresses from many of her films as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar in 1955, the exhibition will examine Grace Kelly's glamorous Hollywood image, the evolution of her style as Princess Grace of Monaco, and her enduring appeal as a fashion icon."

The collection includes items by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Yves St Laurent.

As well as the exhibition, the events listing looks delicious too.

Visit the official V&A website for more information, or improve your Grace Kelly knowledge thanks to Wikipedia and IMDB.

Wanting more style inspiration or keen to do some luscious research? Check out our style icons page, or scroll through our luscious lists such as luscious performers, presenters, directors and producers. Or perhaps our suggestions for luscious movies and TV shows will inspire you to watch some Grace Kelly classic films such as "To Catch a Thief" with Cary Grant. We've also got some pix of Grace Kelly on her wedding day in the Social Butterfly: Luscious weddings section.

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Australian International Motor Show 2010


While us Luscious ladies may not always be the most knowledgeable when it comes to cars, we do know how to look good in one!

With the upcoming Australian International Motor Show as our inspiration, it’s time to grab your headscarf, Grace Kelly sunglasses and a handsome driver!

The Motor Show is an annual event in two of Australia's major cities, Sydney and Melbourne, with the latest cars, and automobile concepts to grace the market.

Each year new innovations are unveiled by some of the world’s greatest manufacturers of the industry.

There are loads of products and activities on offer at the exhibition for a whole family of interests so be sure to pop in and see where the future of motoring is heading!

Full details can be found at the official Australian International Motor Show website.

They also have a page on Facebook so you can keep track of news.

This year, the show runs from the 15-24 October 2010 in Sydney (and in 2011, it will be held in Melbourne from the 1-10 July).

To help get you in the mood, we have put together some photographs of gorgeous vintage cars and fashion. So be sure to check out our photo gallery!

 

Luscious loves...Award season

It's that time again, when the designers, stylists, make-up artists, plastic surgeons, TV hosts and publicists go into a frenzy: British and American film award season.

Whilst we realise that film and TV awards run all year 'round internationally, those Americans in particular really put on the most extravagent lovefest. And we LOVE it too.

For fabulous and funny coverage pointing out the silliness of it all, don't miss LaineyGossip.com. For a mostly-publicist-approved version, check out E! Online. For a completely publicist-approved-because-we've-spent-months-sucking-up-to-the-producers version, see Entertainment Tonight.

JANUARY 2010

People's Choice Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

Critics Choice Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

Hollywood Foreign Press - Golden Globe Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

Screen Actors Guild Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

Annual Grammy Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

FEBRUARY 2010

British Academy Film Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

NAACP Image Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

MARCH 2010

Film Independent's Spirit Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Academy Awards (Oscars)
Official site and Wikipedia

APRIL 2010

Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television - Genie Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

AUGUST 2010

Primetime Emmy Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

DECEMBER 2010

Australian Film Institute - AFI Awards
Official site and Wikipedia

 

Fashionistas, check out the red carpet frockage from the 2010 Golden Globes:

Photo: Robert Downey Jr and Sandra Bullock, winners at the 2010 Golden Globe Awards  
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L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2010

To our Luscious Melbourne ladies, it’s time to pull out the Anna Wintour sunnies and your best LBD, L’Oreal Fashion Festival is upon us!

Between the days of the 14th and 21st of March, this marvelous city will be boiling over with hot frocks, sharp designers and fashion, marvelous fashion!

Known for showcasing some of Australia’s hottest brands and up-and-coming designers, the L’Oreal Festival is a must for lovers of all things chic.

What sets this festival apart from others is that it is not simply a set of runway shows for society’s fashion elite, various functions are put on through the city such as public parades at Central Pier in Docklands and Federation Square, breakfast business seminars and beauty workshops at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Street and, naturally, after parties galore!

The best part? As long as you can outrun your neighbour in your Jimmy Choos, anyone can purchase tickets to shows and be a fashion critic for the night.

Check out the full LMFF 2010 Program or for a change of pace, try some these other options offered by the festival.

Sidewalk Shows
Alongside the runway shows, The City of Melbourne and the Herald Sun newspaper will be supporting local designers such as Kookai, Review and Forever New in hosting sidewalk shows throughout the festival of their upcoming Autumn/winter seasons free in Federation Square.

This is a fantastic way to see what will be hitting the stores near you and where to rush and buy the next ‘it’ dresses before everyone else!

Beauty Workshops
As the proud sponsor of the festival, L’Oreal Paris (alongside Marie Claire magazine) will be hosting a series of beauty and make-up workshops in the Grand Ballroom of the Sofitel on Collins Street. 

Get tips from industry professionals on autumn make-up trends that suit your complexion, and the best application techniques.

Tickets are only $35 and you even get a goodie bag of Marie Claire and L’Oreal products worth $100 (we all love a fashion freebie!).

For further information visit the official LMFF website  and book tickets. No doubt we will see you there, goodie bag in hand and eyes on the runway!

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LMFF iPhone app

If you cannot make it down to Melbourne for the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival in March, do not fear, for the iPhone has come to your rescue once again! You can now download the official LMFF application for your iPhone and view the latest fashion shows from your very own pocket.

This app gives you a complete guide of the creative program, videos of shows, instant information about the hottest places to be seen during the week in Melbourne and (most importantly) who the latest hot designers are and directions to get to their shops!

Download it early from the LMFF website so that you don’t miss a single outfit.

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Chinoiserie: Asia in Europe 1620–1840

Art lovers in Melbourne: This month, the National Gallery of Victoria will be presenting an exciting exhibition displaying over 180 Chinoiserie textiles, furniture and ceramics. The exhibition concludes on March 14, 2010.

The unique European depiction of Asian artwork will be shown through pieces on loan from across Europe and the NGV’s own Asian and European collections. Make sure you do not miss this exceptional presentation at Melbourne’s premier art gallery.
 
The venue is the Asian Art Temporary Exhibition Space, Level 1, NGV International
 on St Kilda Road, Melbourne - find out more from the NGV website. Free entry.

Programs include:

  • Floor Talk: The Derivation of Chinoiserie - Wed 17 February & Sun 28 February at 12.30pm
  • Artist Talk: Made in China – Porcelain production from Jingdezhen to Stoke on Trent - Sun 21 February at 2.30pm
  • NGV Members: Lecture – Exotic interiors and gardens in eighteenth century Europe - Wed 10 March at 1.30am

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Midsumma Festival: Falsettos

For theatre lovers in Melbourne, why not support a local independent production, our dear friend, Catherine Kohlen from Act-o-matic, and have a fab night out by seeing "Falsettos" at the Cromwell Theatre, South Yarra, Melbourne.

January 28-February  6, 2010

Summary from Wikipedia:
Falsettos is a musical with a book by James Lapine and William Finn and music and lyrics by Finn, comprising March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland, the last two in a trio of one-act off-Broadway plays (the first was In Trousers) focusing on Marvin, his ex-wife Trina, his son Jason, and his gay lover Whizzer Brown.

 

More information about the show from the Internet Broadway Database.

Find out what else is on at Midsumma here, or support Shoosh Productions! on Facebook.

Or ensure your musical theatre collection includes Falsettos, thanks to these options from Amazon: Falsettos.


Booking line: 03 9471 4432

 

 

 

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Masterpieces from Paris: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond



The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, ACT, are currently presenting Masterpieces from Paris: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond.

There’ll be no need to travel to Paris to see major and numerous works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cézanne, Georges Seurat, Pierre Bonnard, Claude Monet, Maurice Denis Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Edouard Vuillard...for four months you can visit them in Canberra.


Australia will be the first country to exhibit these paintings together outside France. It's showing until April 5, 2010.

We're going in January and planning to stay at the Diamant Boutique Hotel. Here are some sites to help you work out what else to see and do in Canberra:


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