Del Rey On Numero Tokyo

Vanessa Paradis is shining since her split up with fashion icon Johnny Depp. The French singer-come-actress and model signed a major modeling deal with H&M, working as the face for their Conscious eco-friendly collection. The 40-year-old said “I try my best to shop consciously, and vintage is very much part of my wardrobe.” (Huffington Post)

Sundance Film Festival is reaching it’s peak these days, with several films buzzing their way to the festival’s finish line. Leading the way is Steve Carell’s $10 million film ‘The Way, Way Back’ about a relationship between a 14-year-old and a waterpark manager played by Sam Rockwell, who is making a huge comeback this year. Another anticipated film is ‘Before Midnight’ starring Ethan Hawke, which will be the third part in the romantic trilogy that includes cult film ‘Before Sunrise’ and ‘Before Sunset.’ (E! Online)

Fashion cover of the week goes to… Lana Del Rey! Who is featured on the March 2013 cover of Numero Tokyo wearing a very red, Japanese-style bow and a red apple. The cover was shot by photographer Mariano Vivanco. (Fashion Gone Rogue)

Fans are torn between whose GQ cover was the hottest- Rihanna or Beyonce? Well if you’re still not convinced take a look at this amazing behind-the-scenes footage of Beyonc’s photoshoot photographed by Terry Richardson. Looks like somebody had fun… (Styleite)

It’s official! Nina Garcia takes center stage in the fashion hosting spotlight. The fashion director for Marie Claire was previously a judge on Project Runway and Style Voice, but she now gets her own show, hosting Decoding Style; a 10-episode makeover web series on AOL. (The Cut)

The Super Bowl is just around the corner, which means the hottest commercial break of the year will soon take place. But thankfully, we don’t have to wait to see Kate Upton’s slow-motion Mercedes-Benz commercial, because it’s already out! Take a look:

Andrej Pejic covers Elle Serbia

Will Beyonc cover Vogue? Rumors have it the mega pop singer will be fronting the March 2013 issue of this top fashion magazine and it seems the timing is right. Beyonc is also set to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013, right before the debut of the issue. (Huffington Post)

With the second X-Factor season over, Tate Stevens wasn’t the only winner this year. Britney Spears had a phenomenal style comeback and a general worldwide revival of her shining star. Take a look at some of the greatest fashion moments she had this season as an X-Factor judge. (Entertainment Weekly)

The holiday season is a great chance to relax with a great holiday movie. Here are seven memorable beauty and fashion moments from extraordinary holiday films that can light up a Christmas tree any day of the year. Wanna dress like Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone? Or maybe get dark inspiration from The Nightmare Before Christmas? (The Cut)

Well, as predicated, nothing happened in 21.12.12 or the 23.12.12, but Fashionista.com has compiled a great list of trends they hoped would vanish in the Apocalypse. Here at FashionTV, we are keeping our fingers crossed the designers will keep these suggestions under consideration. (Fashionista)

Androgynous model Andrej Pejic covers Elle Serbia! Photographed by Dusan Reljin and wrapped in Jean Paul Gaultier menswear, Pejic is the first “male” model to be featured on Elle Serbia. (Fashion & Style)

Closing our list of fashion highlights for this week, Victoria’s Secret Angels have provided us with a great Christmas gift that will last forever--a rendition of ‘Deck the Halls’ with a serious bonus: they don’t know any of the words!

Israeli clothing giant, Castro, recently presented their new Fall/Winter collection for 2012-2013. FashionTV was front and center at the show in Tel Aviv, which calls for a colorful, stylish, and dramatic Fall/Winter season.

This year's collection is inspired by nostalgic fantasy across time and continents, from old fashioned European ski trips, Agatha Christie novels, and the style from 90’s television show ‘Twin Peaks’ to historical gothic era of medieval times.

Castro’s headlining model and spokesperson is popular Israeli model/actress Gal Gadot, who has appeared alongside Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in the Fast & Furious movies. Gadot, opened the show in a double-breasted brown trench coat along with sexy knee high boots. She was joined by Castro’s male headliner Yonatan Wegman.

Castro’s new winter collection is a brilliant combination of mystery and travel. Inspiration came from Eastern European heritage and folklore along with some gothic history. The result is a winter collection full of presence, rich textures, wool coats and dip effect. The collection is accompanied by touches of gold elements, specifically on military uniform coats and wool pants.

Additional fabrics such as nylon was in presence, designed with colorful quilt. Four separate lines were featured on the runway, BLUE Women, BLUE Men, RED Men and BLACK. Originally, the BLACK line was launched in the previous season and has already been known to give customers sophistication and trendiness to one’s personal style.

This year, models walked down the runway in leather trench coats, high-waisted leather flowy skirts and black velvet slim dresses with a low neckline. Thin and light transparent chiffon was delivered along with cropped camel-colored suits, burgundy shades and silk scarves. The runway also included hues of plum, teal, beige, brown and of course a whole lot of black. From pencil skirts to trench coats, the audience was completely surrounded in dramatic leather.

For men, Castro created trendy and elegant formalwear full of tailored silhouettes and strict suiting. Accessories included biker boots, umbrellas, wool scarves, leather gloves and oxford shoes.

Gadot and Wegman closed the show, strutting down the catwalk in full on black. Gadot sported a sweetheart draped gown and Wegman stunned in a black-collared trench coat over black suiting.

View the full show here:

Rihanna’s River Island collection is here! The first look was seen on -- you guessed it -- Rihanna, who's been snapped up wearing a navy hooded, suede/silk jumpsuit from her capsule collection. The full collection will be available next Spring, but we’re sure that we’ll be seeing more sightings before then. (MTV Style)

Kylie Minogue takes the cover for Elle UK’s January 2013 issue. This will be her seventh appearance on the front of the magazine, celebrating 25 years music. The Aussie was photographed by Cuneyt Akeroglu bringing back the peroxide blonde look, and sporting a gorgeous white Christopher Kane dress from his Spring 2013 collection. (Elle UK)

Which celebrity’s insta-snaps were the best of 2012? From Bar Refaeli to Snoop Dogg, take a look at some of the most amazing photos taken by the celebrities themselves. (Pop Sugar)

Style icon and British actress Sienna Miller covers Harper’s Bazaar UK’s January issue in dreamy style. Miller appears to be glowing on the cover, dressed in a peachy dress that blends in with the white background, while managing to create ‘a new elegance,’ as the magazine states. (Styleite)

X-Factor judge and mega-pop princess Britney Spears is officially back in business, hitting #1 in 17 countries with her new hit song with will.i.am, ‘Scream and Shout.’ To celebrate her recent success and birthday on December 2nd where she turned 31, take a look at Britney’s style evolution in pictures. (Huffington Post)

Ending this week’s fashion highlights, is a great tease from HBO, for Beyonce’s upcoming documentary which will debut in February:

The British Fashion Awards is undeniably the hottest night in the calendar, and last night's style-off proved just why the fashion-forward Brits are at the top of the game.

Tuesday, marked a yet another momentous evening in British fashion history, as Britain's leading ladies (and ahem, David Gandy) arrived at the red-carpet affair, to honor the greatest fashion talents the island has to offer. And sheesh, was it a night to remember! So... let’s take a look at who won what?

She’s beautiful, she’s stylish, and busy stealing the world’s hearts with her quirky sense of humour, and if thatwasn'tenough, FashionTV’s First Face runner-up, Cara Delevingne took home the award for Model of the Year.

And we have to say, itdidn'tcome as much of a surprise! The newly crowned Victoria’s Secret Angel dominated a total of 39 runway shows over the Spring 2013 fashion season, as well as scoring top modelling campaigns like Chanel and Burberry. And modelling aside, Delevingne is a born entertainer; her daily Twitter feeds alone are keeping the FashionTV office entertained and informed... move over BBC...aren'tthey your policies?!

Alex Chung Scores A Hat-trick

It’s the only award voted for by the British public, and 2012 marks the third year running that ardent fashion followers have ratified the urban-cool presenter and British Vogue contributor, Alex Chung, Style Icon status at the BFA’s.

This year there was barely a fashion week that went unseen without fashionista Ms Chung gracing the front row with her modish presence. And when she isn’t busy seeing or being seen, the British Fashion Council’s Style Ambassador is collaborating on collections, DJing, writing a style book, modelling, and being an all round style idol!

Mad For McCartney

With a slew of A-list guests arriving at the awards ceremony dressed in Stella McCartney, it was little wonder that the British fashion maven took home not one, but TWO awards at the BFA’s last night; British Designer of the Year, presented by Salma Hayek (who also wore McCartney), and Designer Brand Award.

“”You can just feel the energy of the people being so proud of being British and of being so ready to be the best at everything!” says Hayek.

McCartney’s contribution to the British Fashion industry continues to grow from strength to strength. This year alone, she has designed the Team GB Olympic kit, has dressed fashion royalty (literally) Kate Middleton, and seen her designs feature at many a Hollywood premiere. And we have no doubt, her sports-elegant designs will be gracing the red carpet at the upcoming Academy Awards too!

Other Big’uns!

Meanwhile, J.W Anderson scooped the award for Emerging Talent of the Year, Kim Jones for Louis Vuitton won Menswear Designer Award, Sophie Hulme wasrecognizedas top Emerging Talent for Accessories, Jonathan Saunders took the accolade as Emerging Talent for Menswear, Roksanda Ilincic was honored for her contribution to the Red Carpet, Erdem took the gong for New Establishment... and last but not least... the winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award is... Manolo Blahnik!

Sound’s to us like a good night all round! Congratulations to all the winners from FashionTV!

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