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Marc Jacobs: Not the Man He Used To Be

Marc Jacobs: Not the Man He Used To Be

Last week the first ad for Marc Jacobs' new fragrance for men 'Bang' was released - or unleashed you might say as it's a wild one. The designer himself played muse for his long-time collaborator, photographer Juergen Teller. After they "first tried it with clothes" he found himself lying naked a...

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Celebrity Spawn Models: Have They Earned Their Place?

Celebrity Spawn Models: Have They Earned Their Place?

You’d think there was a shortage of models these days with the number of celebrity spawn featuring in fashion and beauty campaigns, particularly in Britain. Since the industry is far from desperate for more pretty faces and tall, skinny bodies, what then is the appeal of the child of so-and-so...

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Models to Outnumber Celebs in New Fashion Campaigns

Models to Outnumber Celebs in New Fashion Campaigns

It seems it was only a passing trend, albeit one that lasted through many seasons. Models are finally greatly outnumbering celebrities - specifically Hollywood actresses whose time in the fashion spotlight may now be likened to the enduring dropped crotch trousers fad -  as the stars of current...

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Marc Jacobs:  Infallible Trendsetter

Marc Jacobs: Infallible Trendsetter

Marc Jacobs’ career has been nothing short of meteoric.  He has created a world famous brand, attracted celebrity fans and been asked to take an important position at the legendary Louis Vuitton.  His unfailing vision for women’s wear has been praised and rewarded. Jacobs, the son of Je...

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