A style note from the Serpentine Summer Party By Tiffany Liew - Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Annually, the Serpentine Gallery's annual Summer Party is held where the who's who in the UK's rich and famous turn up primped and styled. Marking the gallery's 40th anniversary, celebrities and designers including Matthew Williamson, Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney. Laurent Perrier Champagne was to be had and there was even a surprise performance from Dizzee Rascall.
One style note that I took away from the party were the fact that both Caroline Sieber (left) and Julia Restoin Roitfeld (right) both wore lace, but in very different ways. Caroline opted for a more sheer, playfully off-shouldered dress in a lighter palette, whereas Julia's slitted long black dress had a slightly more sophisticated edge. As you can see by these two ladies alone, contrary to popular belief lace is in fact such as a wearable, versatile fabric that can be brought from day to night. For a more casual look, lace teams well with leather jackets and even denim, though for night all you need is a beautiful necklace or two to frame the top half of your body.
I, for one thing, think that lace pieces certainly can be investments because of their versatility. They can look sexy, playful, daring and even conservative! When picking them, just remember to choose laces with the right transparency, elasticity and cut for you, so that you'll be as comfortably breathable from summer right through to layering for winter.
At the moment we have some beautiful lace pieces for the ladies, and in particular, my eyes seem to be set on the Dolce & Gabbana lace tops with a silk-tie collar. Even better, it comes in both baby pink and black, so now it's time to pick which mood I'm going to go for.
Trench it Up! By Tiffany Liew - Wednesday, June 23, 2010
So Winter's well under way in Australia, bringing in cooler (and often wet) weather, but never despair! As shown by the famous above, pretty much anyone can trench it up and pull the look off for any occasion, whether/not there may be rain.
A few great things about the trench:
- They can be teamed with lots of different shoes, including boots, flats, sandals, pumps, etc.
- A huge range of trenches are available in different fabrics, including warm wools, satins, light poly-blends and even suedes
- Trenches are stylish ways to keep warm in winter, and for the brave, can be worn by themselves with stockings as 'trench-dresses'
- Super versatility (i.e. for formal, casual and work occasions) means that they are virtually investment pieces
- Particularly when belted or cinched at the waist, trenches are very flattering
Personally, I prefer trenches with wide lapels and thinner belts because their volume helps balance out body shapes to give the illusion of a smaller waist. Thinner belts at the waist (about two inches above your belly button) are usually the most flattering of places to belt, though you can also do without belts at all!
At the moment, trenches and coats are available on sale at Voi at up to 75% off RRP. We have quite a few Armani and D&G trenches that are on sale, along with other brands including Blumarine. Sale stock is strictly limited, so to trench it up, hurry in-store ASAP to grab those investment pieces that really are worth it!
A Quick Look at Dolce & Gabbana [FW10] By Tiffany Liew - Monday, June 14, 2010
For those of you who haven't checked out Dolce & Gabbana's latest FW10 collection for women, here's a quick pick of a few pieces and looks that struck me.
In the collection, classic Dolce & Gabbana pieces were exhibited with lush velvets, beautiful prints and bold accessories. To its entirety the Dolce & Gabbana FW10 collection practically meets the demands of a stylishly primped business woman, with many classically tailored office-suited garments that could easily be brought from day to night. Knits were incorporated into all sorts of pieces, from knee-high boots to skirt suits, making for stylish comfort all day long.
Watch out for our exclusive Dolce & Gabbana sale which will be happening the day after our Winter Fashion Party, both events being held at the Ivy (opposite Wynyard Station on George St, Sydney). The date is to be confirmed, so watch this space!
Roberto Cavalli's 40th Anniversary By Scindya Datt - Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The story behind the Roberto Cavalli empire has been one that continues to grow. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, we decided to explore the colourful world of this fashion designer.
1970 - 1980
The first boutique opened in 1970 in Saint-Tropez, Cote d’Azur, France. It became a must-visit for stars such as Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren who were iconic beauties and models of femininity of the Cote d’Azur.
1967 - Presentation of Roberto Cavalli collection, Hotel Plaza New York
1980 - 1990
Fashion moved towards New Baroque and Maximalism, both of which Cavalli embraced in his collections during the 80’s. In addition to devoting his attention to his line, he also focused on horse-breeding.
Cavalli marries Eva Duringer. She also joins him at work and has provided the history of the last 30 years of his career. Today, Eva Cavalli is the Creative Director for all the Maison Cavalli lines.
1985 - Roberto Cavalli Fashion Show, Studio 54, New York
1986 - Presentation of Roberto Cavalli Collection, New York
1990 - 2000
The 90’s saw Cavalli’s story move on and in different directions. In 1994, he had his first official fashion show at Milano Collezioni, where the appearance of his jeans created using a special ageing sand jet technique saw opened the way to what was to become new glamour by the designer. Furthermore, in terms of jeans, Cavalli introduces another revolution: Lycra fibre, which makes them stretchy.
1997 – Opening of the first boutique in Italy, Venice in San Marco.
Lenny Kravits in Cavalli In 1999, Kravits was about to start his tour to promote his album ‘Flash’. He was very particular about how he wanted to look and found that Cavalli’s pieces were able to ‘express urban class as well as a street vibe.’
1999 saw the launch of Roberto Cavalli F/W ’99 – ’00 Menswear Fashion Show
Naomi Campbell @ Roberto Cavalli F/W ‘94 – ’95 Fashion Show
Eva Herzigova @ Roberto Cavalli F/W ‘95 – ’96 Fashion Show
2000 - 2010
Roberto Cavalli Underwear, Timewear, Eyewear and Children’s collection, Angels&Devils, are launched in 2000.
During all the episodes of “Sex and the City”, the protagonists wear clothes and accessories from the Roberto Cavalli collection
Singer Shakira asks Roberto Cavalli to create the costumes for her first worldwide tour.
2001 – Cavalli rescues the traditional Caffè Giacosa in Florence by making part of his boutique as a way of showing his belief that joy and optimism, glamour and success, luxury and beauty are all fundamental to life. The Caffè Giacosa is the first example of joie de vivre merged with business.
2001 – Saw the launch of the Just Cavalli line
2002 – On January 11th, the city of Florence celebrated Roberto Cavalli Day during the Pitti Uomo menswear fashion show. Events that took place included the inauguration of the boutique in Via Tornabouoni, the F/W 02 – 03 menswear fashion show and the official opening of an exhibition entitled “More More More”, that offered a complete overview of the Roberto Cavalli fashion world.
2003 – New single brand boutiques opened in Dubai, Kuwait, London and Porto Cervo, Sardinia. On October 12th, Cavalli led the Columbus Day Parade in NY as the only Italian representative.
In 2004, Cavalli hosted “Le Cirque de Soleil” in Milan and created exclusive costumes specifically for the show. In addition, the first Roberto Cavalli boutique in Moscow, Russia opened at 15 Tretyakovskiy Passage. Cavalli also hosted the Summer Party at the Serpentine, the most contemporary art gallery in London.
2005 saw the first Just Cavalli flagship store opens at 30 Via Spiga, Milan. The boutique is a “fantasy store”, where love for nature, respect for animals, a feeling for innovation, freedom and fantasy are all elements that inhabit the interior of the store.
The designer also presented and launched in Las Vegas the customized costumes for the Playboy Bunny Girls. Roberto Cavalli Vodka was launched and Cavalli reinforced his presence in the Far East, by opening a new single-brand boutique in Hong Kong, in addition to the two already existing multibrand stores.
On the 21st of June, 2006, the city of Florence celebrated the designer and for the first time, the Ponte Vecchio was granted for the showing of the Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 Menswear.
In the same year, Cavalli exclusively created costumes for Christina Aguilera’s “Back to Basics 06/07 World Tour”, and competition costumes for for the Italian ice skater champion Carolina Kostner, a collaboration that still continues today.
In 2007, Cavalli was H&M guest designer and created a once-only collection that was distributed in 200 selected H&M shops worldwide. The collection sold out worldwide the day it hits the shops.
Cavalli also created the costumes for the worldwide tour “The Return of the Spice Girls” and in the same year, the Cavalli Tenuta degli Dei wine was launched.
2008 saw the opening of the Cavalli Club, Florence in the very central Piazza del Carmine. Its appearence is representative of Cavalli’s world: an allegory of creative madness and energy. In addition, the Roberto Cavalli Newborn line was launched the same year.
On March 7th 2009, Paris named Cavalli as one of its illustrious citizens. Cavalli also opened a 7-floor boutique in the very central Rue Saint-Honore. He launched his online store and a clothing line for dogs called Roberto Cavalli Pets.
The first Cavalli Club opened in Dubai on the 7th of May, covering two floors and spanning a total of 2500 sq meters.
Alicia Keys also choose to wear a Roberto Cavalli dress for her “The Element of Freedom” album cover.
In 2010, Maison Roberto Cavalli celebrated its 40th Anniversary.
2010 Winter Trend By Scindya Datt - Thursday, May 20, 2010
Fur has played such a dominant part in 2010 winter runways. Incorporating a luxurious and glamorous look with its practicality of keeping you warm, the reappearance of fur is a sure fire fashion trend for 2010.
Currently, Voi is stocking an extensive range of fur coats in store. Coloured or neutral, long or mid length there is definitely something for everyone. Each one of our coats has some form of detailing, making them more special than your average fur coat. There are hand painted images on cuffs, beading and knitted furs just to highlight a few. You may think that being a fur coat, it would have some weight to it. However most of our pieces are lightweight and incredibly comfortable. Many of coats are also reversible, so you’re really getting two for the price of one!
In addition, if you’re wondering if our Pre-Winter Clearance applies to these babies, you’re in luck. All fur coats are also up to 70% off the RRP, so get in quick for first choice before they all disappear!
Winter Trend: The Over-the-Knee Boot By Scindya Datt - Friday, April 09, 2010
Armani Goes Green By Simon Rawson - Friday, February 26, 2010
Ah Armani! Got the shoes, suit and watch? Complete your look with…
An Armani bicycle! Going green has become more and more fashionable first with Karl Lagerfeld’s mink riding helmet and now with legendary Italian fashion designer branching out into bikes. The new design kicked off with gorgeous models cycling down the runway in Milan.
The time has never been more perfect to be environment friendly while turning heads, with your own stylish cycle. The Emporio Armani bicycles are sporty hybrids made by Bianchi and are making quite a splash among celebs, with a matching pair being gifted to Mr. and Mrs. Cruise.
Suffice it to say, anyone who wants to be “in” as far as fashion is concerned not to mention save heaps on parking and car insurance, should consider buying a bicycle in 2010.
Come down to
Voi and take one for a test drive, be quick, we only have one!
Mens 2010 Style Staple By Simon Rawson - Wednesday, February 24, 2010
What can be worn as daywear, eveningwear, outerwear, layered over a t-shirt or topped with a scarf?
The
blazer of course! One of the most versatile pieces you can own, which also happens to be the must have item for 2010. The blazer has long been a staple in every style conscious mans wardrobe, and you most likely already have your single buttoned basic black, navy or charcoal right? If not, make one of these timely choices your first endeavor into the vast world of blazers.
If however, you have long been a fan of 2010’s hottest trend and have your basics firmly planted in your closet, this may just be the year to try something a bit different. With so many new
beautiful designs and patterns to choose from, you will have a tough decision on your hands.
Here are some of my favorites below.
Now that we have colors and
style out of the way, lets dive into fit. Fit is one of, if not thee most important aspect of your new blazer. There may be an urge to impress the sales lady by purchasing a bigger size however, you won’t be impressing anyone if your swimming in what may appear to be your dads jacket. Bringing us to rule number 1, always make sure you have the right size. If you are in between sizes, go for the larger size and have it professionally tailored. The second most important aspect of fit is the sleeve length. The sleeve should land somewhere between the wrist bone and the 2nd to 3rd joint on your thumb. Personally I think if you have a great watch, the sleeve should land just at the wrist. Why have it, if no one can see it right?
Top 10 Lust-worthy collections of Spring 2010 By Brittany West - Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Spring is in full swing as the best runways served up Fantasy, romance, futurism and plenty of awe-inspiring diversity. Hold on to your wallets, below are the top ten Collections of the Season...
Alberta Ferretti weaved romance and sophistication through a modern collection with an Edwardian twist...
Nicolas Ghesquiere told a true modern Rock story mixing rock 'n' roll bravado with a futuristic edge...
Karl Lagerfeld showcased a beautiful mix of flowing country life, wit, impeccable style and chic sophisticated clogs...
Donna Karan mesmerized with a mix or urbane chic and artistic beauty in one of my personal favorites of the season...
Jason Wu left us excited and wanting more, with a polished lineup inspired by Tim Burton and artist Tara Donovan...
Brimming with fantasy and frills, Marc Jacob's bold collection was a sure stunner...
Angela Missoni pulled from her house's signature knits, unveiling a hippie-chic line sure to make us bow to the 70's...
I can't say enough about this magnificent line, Oscar de le Renta stunned with a mix of elegance, electric hues and safari touches...
Nude has never looked better or more glamorous for that matter!
Stella McCartney spun a web of floral frocks and sleek tailoring with the perfect mix of soft flowing lines and sophisticated cuts.
With a nod to Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland, Donatella
Versace presented an equally feisty and flashy collection dripping with archival sex appeal...
Barbie Celebrates her 50th with accessories to die for! By Brittany West - Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Australian cult
fashion accessories brand Mimco has joined forces with Barbie to celebrate her 50th birthday in style down under. As the only Australian collaboration, Mimco brought to life a range of pretty-in-pink items for their Barbie loves Mimco range just for Barbie fanatics.
“Our style attitude at Mimco is to contrast your minimal with your maximal – so we love the idea of teaming Barbie glam with
luxury casual,” said Mimco’s creative director Cathryn Wills recently.
Even Australian Idol presenter and local rock chick, Ricki-Lee Coulter leaped at the chance to recently don pieces from the new range, admitting she was a Barbie junkie as a child. And who wasn’t I remember spending a good portion of my young years wanting to grow up to be just like Barbie. Barbie is iconic! The female equivalent of G.I Joe, in which every woman can no doubt relate to her childhood. It is all very exciting to be able to bring a bit of your child hood back, especially when it looks so good.
Drenched in pink and dripping with diamantes, the Barbie loves Mimco range has all your fashion accessory needs covered with jewelry, hair accessories, clutches, pouches, key rings,
tote bags and shoes. But the lust-have item is the limited edition Barbie loves Mimco lady hobo. With a run of only 20, this limited edition handbag will set back some fortunate fashionistas AUD$799.
A sure hit, are the Barbie loves Mimco satin ballet flats (pictured above) for $249 and the to pretty to resist, Barbie loves Mimco overblown floral satin case for $159.
The collection hits stores and online this month on November 9, 2009.
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