With fashion weeks going on all over the place and the Oscars taking up most of the column inches over the past month, the news that John Galliano had been suspended from his job at Dior kind of passed me by.
Don't get me wrong, I took notice that the fash legend had been accused of making anti-Semitic remarks and was then subsequently questioned by police, but well... I didn't think it was that serious.
How wrong I was! Christian Dior sensationally axed the Brit designer today, after The Sun published video footage showing Galliano making some, er, rather damning comments.
Galliano has always been quirky and controversial, but when a scandal like this surrounds you, there is no getting away.
Natalie Portman, the face of Miss Dior Cherie has also distanced herself from the designer, refusing to associate herself with him after the remarks were made public.
The Daily Mail quoted her as saying in a statement: "I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video of John Galliano's comments that surfaced today.
"In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr Galliano in any way.
"I hope at the very least, these terrible comments remind us to reflect and act upon combating these still-existing prejudices that are the opposite of all that is beautiful." Ouch.
Despite everything the show must go on, and the house will still present their AW11 collection in Paris later this week.
Soooo, all that's left to ask is who's the fave to land the top job at Dior, and can Galliano recover from this?
Let me know what you think...
Showing posts with label natalie portman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label natalie portman. Show all posts
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Monday, 28 February 2011
Natalie Portman dazzles in purple!
Very few women can pull of plum when they are heavily pregnant, but Natalie Portman dazzled on the red carpet last night.
Deservedly picking up the Best Actress gong, Natalie looked stunning in the plunging gown by Rodarte, perfectly showing off her newly found curves.
Halle Berry also topped my fashion hot list, as did Reese Witherspoon in simple Armani Prive.
I loved Cate Blanchett's Givenchy frock, despite what some of the other fashion eds have been spouting about the unusual colour scheme.
It's hard to say who came out completely on top, as let's face it, The Oscars are never going to be awash with high-street frocks and dodgy hair extensions are they?
No, everyone made an effort, it's just a question of taste in the end. My fave lady of the moment, Helena Bonham Carter looked fabulous in my eyes- collaborating with Oscar winning costumer designer, Coleen Atwood on her dress was a genius move.
Inspired by the 1880's, it was unique, Gothic and the perfect remedy for all the fussy and OTT frocks on display.
Check out TV Guide's coverage of Natalie Portman below...
Sunday, 9 January 2011
Hello! I'm back...
I know, I've been very neglectful the past few weeks, but now I'm back and ready to roll for 2011.
First things first, how miserable is January TV? Sure I've had my usual 50s fashion fix with Marple and 30s adventures with Poroit, but other than that- well, its been pretty slim pickings hasn't it?
I've totally lost my blogging buzz now the fashion war on X Factor is over, but hopefully salvation is round the corner...
Dancing on Ice and Kerry Katona in one place! Yes, the reinvention of the former Atomic Kitten star has been well played out and we have been waiting for months to see her sink or swim on the ice.
This coupled with the new Natalie Portman film, Black Swan, Lauren Conrad going brunette and of course, Victoria Beckham's amazing pregnancy wardrobe to come, maybe I'll be back to my blogging best by the end of next week, no problem!
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