Vivienne Westwood News

From: FashionTV

From: FashionTV

Tonight, September 7, the Houston Symphony will kick off its 100th Season with three-time Grammy award winner and vocal superstar, Renee Fleming.

On September 7, the Houston Symphony will kick off its 100th Season with three-time Grammy award winner and vocal superstar, Renee Fleming.

From: FashionChannel

Last night was the annual Met Gala celebrating the Costume Institute. This year's theme was Punk: Chaos To Couture. The stars did not disappoint in the fashion department. Some went all out punk (did you see Madonna?) confusing the event with a Halloween party, while others played it too safe.

Moda Operandi unveiled its highly anticipated, exclusive collection that celebrates the 2013 Costume Institute exhibition,Punk: Chaos to Couture. With over 100 extraordinary items, the site showcases new pieces by twelve established and vanguard designers: Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Eddie Borgo, Ek Thongprasert, Givenchy, House of Waris, Moschino, Prabal Gurung, Preen, Rodarte, Thom Browne, and Vivienne Westwood. Also featured is one-of-a-kind customized clothing, plus rare vintage fashion and art objects that pay homage to punk, ranging in price from $100 to $13,000. To view the collection visit: www.modaoperandi.com/chaostocouture

Banana Republic announced that Simon Kneen, Creative Director and Executive Vice President, Design, has been awarded a Doctor of Arts honoris causa from Kingston University in London, United Kingdom. A Kingston University graduate, Kneen was nominated and awarded for his 30-year commitment and success in the fashion and design industry. Kneen will accept this prestigious award at an honorary commencement ceremony on April 8, 2013 at the Rose Theatre in the heart of Kingston upon Thames.

The newly single Julianne Hough has not missed a beat since since announcing split from boyfriend of two years Ryan Seacrest. The dancing diva turned actress looked as beautiful as ever at the Lucky Magazine opening night coctail party in Beverly Hills this week. She radiated on the carpet in Carolina Herrera in fresh shade of orange and white patterned skirt.

The spring 2013 exhibition organized by The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be PUNK: Chaos to Couture. The exhibition, on view from May 9 through August 14, 2013 (preceded on May 6 by The Costume Institute Benefit), will examine punk's impact on high fashion from the movement's birth in the 1970s through its continuing influence today.

The spring 2013 exhibition organized by The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be PUNK: Chaos to Couture. The exhibition, on view from May 9 through August 14, 2013 (preceded on May 6 by The Costume Institute Benefit), will examine punk's impact on high fashion from the movement's birth in the 1970s through its continuing influence today.

Anna Wintour and Riccardo Tisci were among the select few to preview the upcoming Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition 'Punk: Chaos to Couture.' Curator Andrew Bolton presented the audience with works from various designers including Vivienne Westwood, Rei Kawakubo, Rodarte, Versace, and a Chanel.

British actress Naomie Harris will wear this year's Red Carpet Green Dress to the Academy Awards. The initiative was founded by actress and environmentalist Suzy Amis Cameron (wife of James Cameron). This year's dress is designed by 20-year-old Ghana-born designer Michael Badger. “Michael's entry was entirely inspired by nature, which should inspire us all to care a little more than we do,” said Amis Cameron.

The 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards aired last night live on TNT and TBS, from the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.

Black and white was all over the runway back in September for Spring 2013 Fashion Week. It is going to be a huge trend to see the mixing of the two for a chic approach to color blocking. Of course, when you are going for such a clean look you need to make sure the execution is flawless by keeping the colors spotless and steamed. I love the Rowenta Steam Station because it is both an iron and a steamer; which is perfect when there is a mix of delicate and more structured fabrics.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards last night, January 13, 2013, live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The women of Hollywood brought their A-game last night and the big word of the night: Glamour!

Manfred Honeck will make his Philharmonic debut conducting Braunfels's Suite from Fantastic Apparitions on a Theme by Berlioz; Grieg's Piano Concerto, with Jean-Yves Thibaudet as soloist; and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 tonight, January 3, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, January 4 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, January 5 at 8:00 p.m.

Vogue's Online Fashion Week starts today! It is a shopping extravaganza featuring some of your favorite designers and industry faces ultimate gift wishes. From Vivienne Westwood to Manolo Blahnik and Miranda Kerr, this year's experience is sure to solve every fashion dilema.

Fashion One, the international channel for fashion, entertainment and lifestyle programmes, announced the launch of the channel on the Entry Pack of Chunghwa Telecom, the largest operator of broadband multimedia services in Taiwan. The channel will commence telecast on Chunghwa MOD channel 97 starting December 3, 2012 after landing in Taiwan earlier this year in October.

WWD is reporting that Project Runway winner and fashion designer, Christian Siriano, has signed a fragrance deal with the Fragrance Group. This will be the designer's debut scent and is set to launch in fall 2013.