Kim Kardashian in leather pants and fur!

From the Huffington Post

Leather-lover Kim Kardashian donned leggings and a see-through tank top Monday in Miami. The 31-year-old reality star and girlfriend of Kanye West showed off her uniform of black leather pants and high heels as she made her way out onto a sidewalk with an entourage in tow.

Kardashian is in Miami filming the upcoming season of "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami," premiering on E! in January 2013. And from the look of things, Kardashian has been keeping a super-tight schedule: Just yesterday, she attended the MTV European Music Awards with beau West wearing -- you guessed it -- a black, leather-like dress.

Kim wearing leather pants and black fur

How to Clean Leather with Nivea Creme

No need to spend money on expensive leather cleaners to get your leather goods in pristine condition when the humble Nivea Creme does an excellent job! Works especially well on marks and scuffs as well as a general clean.

1. Make sure the leather surface is dry 
2. Dab a small amount of Nivea Creme to a tissue or soft cloth and begin to 'buff' the leather surface.
It can be helpful to buff in small circles to best target all the surface area.
3. Repeat Step 2 by adding more Nivea Creme to your cloth and keep buffing. Some stains may need several attempts to lift the stain.

Chanel buys Hawick cashmere mill Barrie

Luxury goods firm Chanel has bought the Barrie Knitwear cashmere mill in the Scottish Borders, following the collapse of owner Dawson International.

Chanel said the company's current management would stay in place.

Barrie Knitwear was a trading division of Dawson International, which was placed in administration in August because of the size of its pension liabilities.Chanel did not disclose how much it paid for the Barrie Knitwear business and its assets.

Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky said: "The acquisition of Barrie business by Chanel is all the more natural as the factory has worked with us for more than 25 years, producing cashmere knitwear including Chanel's iconic two-tone cashmere cardigans.

"Through this acquisition, we reaffirm our commitment to traditional expertise and craftsmanship, and our wish to safeguard their future and support their development."

Chanel said Barrie would continue to "pursue its partnerships with all major luxury brands, with no exclusivity" and grow its own brands presence around the world.

Senior Scottish organiser Alex McLuckie said: "GMB Scotland always felt confident that this highly skilled, productive and fairly loyal workforce which produces a high quality product would be saved.

"It lifts the uncertainty for the 180 employees and we can now look forward to continuing employment for our members in the Hawick site now and into the future."

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland's cashmere industry employed about 4,000 people and contributed almost £200m to the economy.

She added: "This acquisition reinforces Scotland's position as one of the world's leading spinners of quality cashmere yarn and strengthens Scotland's global reputation as a leader in luxury fabrics, cashmere knitwear and designer brands."

Grace Kelly Fur Wearing Tribute!

A timeless beauty with a classic sense of style. Here to enjoy is a selection of Grace Kelly through her years wearing fur:

Princess Grace with Prince Rainier and Hermes Kelly bag.

Staying true to her Irish roots on St. Patrick's Day

Killer heels! Watch out Louboutin

Here is a tale from Sydney, Australia of shoe being used as a weapon. No doubt a Louboutin is needed at hand at all times in these dangerous areas.

A woman needed stitches after allegedly being hit in the face with a high-heeled shoe at a hotel in Sydney's south. The 32-year-old suffered a cut to her forehead, just above the left eye, when she was allegedly struck with a shoe during an argument at the Sutherland venue about 4.30am (AEDT) on Sunday, police said.
She was taken to Sutherland Hospital where the gash was stitched.
A 21-year-old woman was later charged with reckless wounding and bailed to appear in Sutherland Local Court on November 1.
Police said the shoes were seized further examination.
AAP

Christian Louboutin Self-defence

Kim Kardashian wearing Fur

A photo tribute to Kim Kardashian wearing fur:

With Hermes in hand

Vintage Kim

Feathers and Fur

Black Fox fur bolero

Dressed up with a matching hat

Lady Gaga Fur Ensemble Offends the Faint Hearted

By John Boone
Blinged-out burqa? Check. Clutch bedazzled with an expletive? Check. The corpses of what appear to be four or so raccoons dangling as if in an attempt to one-up Daniel Boone's signature cap? Check, check, check and...check!

Throw it all together and what do you have? A Lady Gaga outfit that seemingly has the lofty goal of just about pissing off...well, everyone. All together now: "Oh, Gaga." (We assume you threw in an exasperated sigh and some head shaking for effect).

While leaving the Philip Treacy fashion show in London over the weekend, the "Born This Way" singer donned this begging-for-controversy ensemble (among a few more looks) comprised of silk scarves of sorts and a bag classily boasting "C--T" in rhinestones.
If PETA didn't already think the Lady was heartless, they're probably furiously packing their paint pails as we speak.

http://au.eonline.com/news/346923/lady-gaga-covers-all-controversial-bases-with-a-burqa-fur-and-slur

Do you love Burberry or do you LOVE Burberry?

Jens Werner, 33, painted his house in the famous beige, black and red tartan design. The re-painting of the building in Larvik, Norway took several weeks at a cost of thousands of pounds.

Artist Jens woke up one day and thought it was a fun idea.

The makeover of the property was part of an effort to turn Jens' home into a 'gathering place for happy people, peace-on-earth-mentality and art-loving people'.

How to Wash Cashmere with The Laundress

Don't let the dry cleaners ruin your fine cashmere!

Our rule of thumb for blended fabric is to wash according to the highest percentage. i.e. if your sweater is 70% cashmere and 30% silk, wash with Wool & Cashmere and follow the appropriate washing recipe.

Tools:
The Laundress Wool and Cashmere Shampoo, The Laundress Stain Solution and/or The Laundress Wash and Stain Bar

Optional:
Fabric Fresh Cedar, Scented Vinegar, Sweater Stone, Mesh Bags, Stain Brush

 Pre-treat:
• De-pill first if the item has heaving pilling. Brush the pilled areas with The Laundress Sweater Stone and shake out.
• Examine for stains: pre-treat with The Laundress Stain Solution or The Laundress Wash & Stain Bar. Always treat stains first and pre-soak for most effective removal
• To remove dirt, grease, grime (i.e. ring around the collar) treat with our Wash & Stain Bar. Wet bar and work into the fabric.
• To remove juice, wine, coffee, pen, chocolate use our Stain Solution and Stain Brush.
• To remove odors: pre-wash or pre-soak with The Laundress Scented Vinegar. Apply vinegar directly on odor areas and work stain solution into the fabric. Soak well.
• Turn your clothing inside out.  This prevents abrasion and lengthens the life of colorant dyes.
• Do not mix colors, wash with like colors only.

Hand washing:
• Turn item inside out to wash the fabric where stains and odors buildup on the inside closest to your body and under arms.
• Prepare a “bath” –basin of cool/tepid water with 2 capfuls of The Laundress Wool and Cashmere Shampoo.
• Submerge item(s) in bath using your hands to agitate the water and detergent.
• Soak for at least ½ hour. It is harmless to leave soaking for longer unless you are washing silk.
DO NOT PANIC if you see color in the water. This is normal and it is simply the yarn dye releasing color. You will not notice any loss of color at the end.
• Rinse well - running room temperature water until soapy water is gone.
• Do not wring; press the water out of the item instead.

Machine washing:
• Change machine setting to woolens/delicate cycle. Make sure water temperature is cold. Add the appropriate amount of Wool & Cashmere Shampoo to the machine.
• Turn item inside out and place in The Laundress Mesh Bag and wash. Start cycle.
• Remove from the washer promptly to reduce creasing. Do not put in the dryer!

Dry/Finish:
• To dry - place item on top of a towel making sure the towel and item is flat and in its original shape, then roll up in the towel (like a rolling pin) to remove excess water.
To speed up the drying process, use more than one towel and repeat several times.
• To finish drying - lay item flat in its natural shape on a drying rack or towel. Hang, if item will not stretch or deform.
• When dry - finish removing any extra pills as noted above.
• We like to steam our wool/cashmere for the perfect finish. (this is not necessary, however).

Tips and Tricks:
• When storing for the season, spray with The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Spray and place in a breathable cotton bag with a zip closure such as The Laundress All Purpose Storage Bag.
Also store with a natural bug repellent such as Lavender, The Laundress Scented Squares.
• Hand washing will lengthen the life of colored garments.
• Clean your washer monthly with The Laundress Machine Cleaner to protect fibers and fading from machine build up, lime scale and rust.  Add (1/2 cup, 4 oz, 120 ml) to your machine dispenser and run a long load with hot water. Run a second load with just water and you’re ready to go!


The Laundress Wool and Cashmere Shampoo


http://www.thelaundress.com/

Cashmere trends for men - crew neck

The latest trend for men's sweaters is the crew-neck, recently spotted all over NY fashion week. Versatile and stylish, is there anything that can't be done wearing a crew neck?

The Traveler Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater is a bargain for $59.95 available in a range of colors.

Leather — the trend that won’t go away

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Hands up, who has a leather jacket? If you answer yes, whatever you do, do not throw it away. If you answered no, now is the perfect time to make this all important investment. Leather is simply a trend that will not remove itself from society. So much so, it really cannot be called a trend any longer, it is a staple piece which should form part of every capsule wardrobe. Black, brown, dark berry shades, whatever your preference, this season is all about the longevity and versatility of leather. Catwalk trends vary – from full length leather coats at Michael Kors and Alberta Ferretti, to trousers by Yves Saint Laurent, dresses from Fendi, to the all-out bizarre and showstopping looks by Gareth Pugh and Rick Owens (look up these designers on the net to see the full shows). The high street collections are safer, but are impressive interpretations of the hottest designer looks.


The easiest piece to add to your new season wardrobe is definitely the jacket. I have several, from an Armani blazer style jacket to my favourite biker jacket from All Saints which is now in its seventh year. Despite being hard wearing, leather does tarnish, so I keep mine in dust covers just to keep any damp or, even worse, moths away. This season’s styles are numerous; short jackets, either smart and fitted or more edgy, are all-round cuts to suit everything in your wardrobe. I really like wearing biker jackets over floral dresses to balance a very girly look with something with a little attitude. An easy way to wear a leather jacket is to just introduce some detail, such as sleeves on a trench coat, sew some leather elbow pads onto a coat, or look for something with leather lapels and collars.


Treat yourself:

Kenneth Cole Women's Asymetrical Leather Jacket

MICHAEL Michael Kors Women's Racer Leather Jacket

Kris Jenner does leather dress - 'mutton dressed as lamb'

Here is a great example of how NOT to wear leather. She is waaaaay too old for this outfit.

Get the look:

Mango Women's Leather Sides Dress

Armani Exchange Leather Flare Dress

Chains and Fur in Russia

By Katya Kazakina

Unlike many of his colleagues, Russian-born  fashion designer Leonid Gurevich had a strict no-access policy for his New York runway show at the cavernous Angel Orensanz Foundation on Sept. 9.
“I never let anyone backstage,”
“When I create a dream, I am not interested in anyone also seeing crumpled sheets, dentures in a glass
and a chamber pot under a bed.”

Inside the foundation, a 19th-century Gothic-revival former synagogue on the Lower East Side, red light
 bathed the stone walls up to the vaulted ceiling. High above, the pointed arches were lit with blue,
pink and purple. Women in floor-length gowns and men in fedoras sipped champagne.
Gurevich’s “Tribute” collection was a homage to the wasp- waisted Russian film star Lyudmila Gurchenko (1935-2011), who wore Gurevich’s theatrical creations during the last years of her life. It was one of the more than 300 shows and presentations during New York Fashion Week, which ends on Sept. 13.
“Femininity is focal point in my designs,” Gurevich said. “I am sick and tired of androgyny in fashion.
 I want to see women beautiful, feminine and above all enjoying the effect they create.”

The show opened with a high-volume Vivaldi recording with live accompaniment by a handsome accordionist who fancied himself a rock star. Festooned with lace, feathers, fur, chains, crushed velvet and metallic brocades, the outfits wouldn’t have been out of place in a Broadway musical.
“The fairytales, the decorativeness have been important to him since he was a student. They are part of his

Russian DNA,” said Daria Dorosh, Gurevich’s former fashion-design professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

“These dresses are for the elite and celebrities,” Gurevich said. “It’s couture. It’s not for the stores.”
Gurevich has worked for Zac Posen and has made clothes for socialite Daphne Guinness and model Amanda Lepore. Hip-hop singer Lil’ Kim wears one of his dresses on the cover of her “If You Love Me” single. “He’s very glamour-heavy” said Alina Fayerman, 25, a friend and client of the designer who attended the show. “He makes you feel sexy. Any time I wear his stuff, I get more compliments than when I wear Fendi or Cavalli.”

Lana Del Rey rides a motorbike - fur style!

Though her fashion style is often a mixture of high-end and hipster pieces, Lana Del Rey hardly looks like a biker girl. So the Video Games singer found herself dressed somewhat unusually as she got ready to hop onto a friend's motorcycle last night in Los Angeles.
The 25-year-old chanteuse may have been the most fashionable girl to ever climb on a road hog, given that she was wearing a glamorous fur coat.

She paired an elegant, yet busy, button-down shirt with a thick gold necklace.
Her wet look jeans fit tightly in all the right places, yet she eschewed sexy heels for her favourite Converse trainers.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2116230/Lana-Del-Rey-prepares-hop-motorcycle-wearing-glam-fur-coat 

Michael Kors Used to Wear Cashmere Leg Warmers

By Jenni Avins
nymag.com

Designers and editors were nostalgic last night at the Museum at FIT’s opening of “Impact,” an exhibition of clothing by CFDA designers from the last 50 years. There was a lot to reminisce about: a circa-1981 Ralph Lauren Navajo blanket coat, nineties-era shiny minimalist Calvin Klein, a printed grunge dress by Marc Jacobs. A more recent Michael Kors look from Spring 2011 was totally tasteful — crystal-beaded pajama pants with a cashmere sweatshirt (just for laying around) — so when we saw the designer, we asked whether he had any regrettable fashion memories.

“Leg warmers,” he said. “I wore leg warmers. I wore leg warmers when I went to FIT and I shouldn’t have.” What were they made of? “Oh, I think they were cashmere, of course! Oatmeal! Oatmeal, with a Fiorucci jean.”

Essex Girls do it Better!

From dailymail.co.uk

She was seen breaking down in tears on Wednesday's episode of TOWIE after discovering that her boyfriend Mario had been exchanging sexy emails with  'at least 40' other women.
But nothing keeps Lucy Mecklenburgh's spirits down for long.
The 20-year-old was clearly keen to draw attention as she stepped out to film scenes for the show alongside castmate Billi Mucklow in Essex wearing a bright red fur cloak and hat.

Billi was likewise dressed for the cold in a fur-trimmed pale tan cloak, with both girls wearing jeans and black boots.