Fashion Roundup: Is Kanye West plotting a career switch? Kathy Ireland is now bigger than Gisele and the new young Carrie Bradshaw
48-year-old former Sports Illustrated supermodel Kathy Ireland is apparently among the richest models in the world. Ireland is worth an estimated $350 million according to Forbes, in addition to a $2 billion from her stock company, which is quite more than the empires of Gisele Bundchen ($151 million), Tyra Banks ($90 million) and Heidi Klum ($70 million). (CBS News)
Teen actress AnnaSophia Robb is to star in a new Sex and the City prequel named The Carrie Diaries. The 18-year-old was mostly famous for playing opposite Johnny Depp in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005. Reportedly, Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively was rumoured to play the role, but eventually AnnaSophia was preferred due to her younger age. (Telegraph)
Formerly known plus-size model Crystal Renn is featured on the vivid cover of the March W Korea issue, showcasing a more offbeat style of neon bob, magenta lips and aqua eyes. (The Huffington Post)
Everybody wants to be a fashion icon! Kate Middleton has agreed to judge a shoe design contest and will also wear the winning look. Six finalists from De Montfort University in Leicester England will receive the opportunity to design a shoe for the Dutchess. (The Daily Mail)
More in the shoe department, record producer Kanye West designed the shoes with Dion Lee in the Aussie’s debut London Fall/ Winter 2012 presentation over the weekend. West has become more and more involved in the fashion industry over the past year and it’s most likely that we’ve not heard the last from Kanye. (Fashionista)
Closing our list of fashion highlights for this week, The Wall Street Journal compiled an interesting video of the best and worst from the 2012 Oscar Awards, featuring Angelina Jolie, Kristen Wiig, Meryl Streep, Gwyneth Paltrow and more.
Fashion Flashback: The Best Fashion Campaigns Featuring Kate Moss, Gisele and Madonna
In honor of FashionTV’s 15th anniversary, we are sharing with you three of the most remarkable fashion campaigns the world has ever seen. See Kate Moss posing below zero degrees, Gisele in a stunning summer Missoni collection and Madonna’s iconic LV shoot with Marc Jacobs. It’s the small details, the fabulous collections and of course – the stunning locations – that make these fashion moments unforgettable.
Kate Moss for Absolute Versace 1999
One of the most beautiful (and freezing campaigns) is the one Kate Moss shot for Absolute Versace. The frozen atmosphere served as an excellent backdrop as supermodel Kate Moss wore a magnificent gray dress and was styled in pale make up. Moss proved to be the perfect ice queen. While the campaign was for Absolute Vodka, the Versace team treated it as a full-fledged fashion production. More than 10 years later, the Absolute Versace campaign still stands out as a memorable campaign moment.
Kate Moss for Absolute Versace
Gisele Bundchen for Missoni 2002
The Italian fashion brand chose supermodel Gisele Bundchen for its Spring 2002 campaign. Photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott were behind the scene, directing and shooting Bundchen as she posed in various sexy positions. The wild rocks and the calm blue sea served as the perfect backdrop to Missoni's colorful summer line. Bundchen looked divine posing for the camera, with her wild hair and gorgeous smile, showcasing the new Missoni items.
Gisele Bundchen for Missoni
Madonna for Louis Vuitton 2009
Marc Jacobs chose Madonna as the face of Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2009 campaign, and according to him, more than 30 costume colors were made in order to get the absolute perfection for the queen of pop. This is a great chance to get behind the scenes and watch how great minds merge and get the ultimate campaign for the luxury French fashion house.