Michelle Obama stepped out in another gorgeous gown in the United Kingdom, this time she wore Ralph Lauren.  President and Mrs. O hosted a dinner at the residence of the United States Ambassador to the UK.  Her off-the shoulder dress was the convergence of black satin with crepe to create a stunning look.  The top was fitted in the bodice and the skirt fell beautifully to the floor.  Her silver statement necklace benefited from her portrait neckline, it stood out.  I loved that she added the cuff bracelet and cocktail ring.

David Beckham covers the April 2011 issue of L.A. Confidential in a Ralph Lauren Black Label suit.  The soccer star gazes intently into the lenses for his close-up.  The shots were taken by photographer Anthony Mandler for the magazine’s ‘Real Estate and Design Issue.’  David is very dapper in his editorial, he’s right at home in front of the cameras.  Inside he talks about his career and family, including wife Victoria Beckham.  .

Image via Zimbio

Katie Holmes wore Ralph Lauren to The Kennedys premiere last night. Her dress had tank-styled straps and a flirty hemline. It was a sweet blue ensemble that simply challenged spring to appear. She accessorized with a nude pair of J.Crew strappy sandals that elongated her legs. Katie’s hair had a center-part and it fell casually upon her shoulders.

Michael Kors – Resort 2011

Ralph Lauren – Resort 2011

Calvin Klein – Resort 2011

Crystal Renn worked it for the cameras at her Harper’s Bazaar shoot for the December  2010 issue.  The model showed-off her skills while wearing looks from the Resort 2011 collections of various designers; here we have Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein.  From the looks of these pieces, we are in for an incredibly chic resort season.  Crystal rocked this editorial, I loved the movement in each photo, it made the clothes come to life.   The pieces were gorgeous on their own, but Renn totally sold them.  Even her hair was an active participant in the shoot

Yesterday Ralph Lauren unveiled cutting-edged digital technology with his 4D light show in both New York and London.  It was an event for the senses, both sight and scent.  Think four dimensional imagery accompanied by the fragrances of Ralph Lauren.  That was last night’s scenario at the Madison Avenue flagship store among spectators, invited and bystanders alike.  The show was in celebration of the fashion empire’s decade long fusion of fashion and technology.  Watch the video and you will be awe inspired by shift changing buildings, a virtual runway show and witness accessories in action like you have never seen before. 

The beautiful people came out tonight at Lincoln Center to hear the winners announced at the CFDA Awards.  There were very few surprises.  The big winner of the evening was Marc Jacobs for Womenswear Designer of the Year.  Take a look at the list of winners and nominees below to see if you agree with the outcome.

CFDA Winners:

Womenswear Designer of the Year: Marc Jacobs

Menswear Designer of the Year: Rag & Bone (Marcus Wainwright and David Neville)

Accessory Designer of the Year: Alexis Bittar

Popular Vote Award: Ralph Lauren

The Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Jason Wu

The Swarovski Award for Menswear: Richard Chai

The Swarovski Award for Accessory Design: Alexander Wang

The Jeffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement: Michael Kors 

CFDA Special Award Tribute: Lee McQueen of Alexander McQueen

The Eugenia Sheppard Journalism Award – Kim Hastreiter (Paper Magazine)

The International Award – Christopher Bailey (Burberry Prorsum) 

The Eleanor Lambert Award – Tonne Goodman (Vogue)

Icon Award: Iman

Nominees:

Womenswear Designers of the Year – Donna Karan, Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs

Menswear Designers of the Year - Michael Bastian, Tom Ford and Rag & Bone (David Neville and Marcus Wainwright)

Accessory Designer of the Year - Alexis Bittar, Proenza Schouler (Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez) and Marc Jacobs

Swarovski Awards For Womenswear - Joseph Altuzarra, Prabal Gurung and Jason Wu

The Swarovski Award for Menswear – Simon Spurr, Patrik Ervell and Richard Chai

The Swarovski Award For Accessory Design – Dana Lorenz, Alexander Wang and Eddie Borgo

CFDA Special  Award Tribute – Alexander McQueen

The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award – Michael Kors

The Eugenia Sheppard Journalism Award – Kim Hastreiter (Paper Magazine)

The International Award – Christopher Bailey (Burberry Prorsum) 

The Eleanor Lambert Award – Tonne Goodman (Vogue)

The Fashion Icon Award – Iman

Related Updates: CFDA Announces Fashion Awards Finalists

Some of the most established fashion designers might be considering their successors following their departure, but they’re not talking.  Designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani are all in their 70′s, and thoughts of retirement must weigh heavily.  Even if their successors have been named, the designers are keeping silent.  Lagerfeld has already decided that he will work forever, and Chanel has publically stated that “[h]is succession is not on the agenda.” Armani, de la Renta and Lauren are the founders of their respective houses and their departure will definitely leave a void.  Any successor will be confronted with a true legacy.

So far successors of other notable fashion houses have been faced with challenges that saw them leaving prematurely and/or unceremoniously.  Tom Ford had a negative experience at Yves Saint Laurent and Lars Nilsson was essentially forced out at Gianfranco Ferre.  For now, Martin Margiela is the only house to forgo the successor route; the founder Martin Margiela will not be replaced.  Will other fashion houses take this path?  The answer will likely be dependent on the next two or three seasons at Martin Margiela, and the Margiela experiment.

Tough to let go for 70-something fashion designers [Reuters]

Sources Say It’s ‘Inconceivable’ That Chanel Isn’t Thinking About Karl Lagerfeld’s Succession [The Cut]

Ladies, it’s that time of year again.  No, not tax season, it’s swimsuit season.  Okay the season is not quite here yet, but it is slowly approaching.  For some this is welcomed news.  For the rest of us it is as exciting as going to the dentist, but it does not have to be that way. 

It is a New Year, new attitude.  It’s out with the old, ill-fitting suits, negative self-images, and boyfriends that no longer fit nor encourage a healthy self-image.  Let’s do away with all the anxiety of getting into a swimsuit and focus more on finding the right fit for our bodies.

Why don’t we use this time to love and appreciate ourselves rather than torture ourselves?  We should do the things that improve our self-esteem, which would include a healthy lifestyle.  When you feel good, you look good. 

Just picture you throwing off those winter jackets and donning a sexy bikini or one piece.  The swimsuits for summer 2009 are just what the doctor ordered to rid us of our winter blues.  Ralph Lauren’s Blue Label swimsuits come in great colors like red, white, and the yellow is especially hot this summer. 

Seize the day.  Do not be intimidated by your mirror, stop looking at your ‘rear’ view and look ahead. 

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