NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: JOHN VARVATOS COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2008/2009 MENSWEAR RUNWAY REVIEW

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For Fall/Winter 2008-09, John Varvatos presented a collection for the glam-ed out rock star.

Reflective peacoats, metallic silver button-ups and tailored jackets with added sheen are for the rocker who cares about how he looks. Leather jackets are still in the collection but this rocker is adjusting to tailored looks of suits and overcoats, even though a leather vest may sneak in under it.

These rockers look in the mirror and are unapologetically stylish, accessorizing with fingerless gloves, arm warmers and jumbo knit scarves that could probably double as a blanket. Varvatos is also teaching his guy how to layer putting shawl collar knits over shirts. And oh yeah, this guy is not afraid of knits, throwing a knit overcoat layered atop a suit.

With all this confidence it’s no surprise the Varvatos man knows how to rock color, bringing a dark, grey color palette to life with pops of a red scarf or red vest layered under a black coat.

 


Hong Kong Fashion Week 2008

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A model presents the creation of Hong Kong designer Noel Chu in the Fall/Winter 2008 collection during the Hong Kong Fashion Week in Hong Kong Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008.

A model presents the creation of Indonesia designer Ali Charisma in the Fall/Winter 2008 collection during the Hong Kong Fashion Week in Hong Kong Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008.

A model presents the creation of Hong Kong designer Maria Mak in the Fall/Winter 2008 collection during the Hong Kong Fashion Week in Hong Kong Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008.

A model displays a creation from William Tang's Fall/Winter 2008 collection during Hong Kong Fashion Week January 16, 2008.

A model displays a creation from Cafe Greco by Pearls & Cashmere's Fall/Winter 2008 collection during Hong Kong Fashion Week January 16, 2008.

Models display creations from Koyo William Cheung's Fall/Winter 2008 collection during Hong Kong Fashion Week January 16, 2008.

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Angelina Jolie, Long-Lost Stars, and a Panda Gussy Up for Cannes

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The annual French hording of celebrities known as the Cannes Film Festival is well under way, and this year they've gathered quite the good-looking bunch. Really, for the most part everyone looks quite stunning. But don't think that makes the photos less entertaining to look at, as the festival is an opportunity for celebs to showcase their fabulous yachts and hanging-out-on-the-dock outfits. But casualwear comes next week; first up is the overwhelming glamour of the premieres (stars dress up far more than they would if they were here). Also, they put fake animals on the red carpet, as you'll see after the jump.

Let's commence outfit judging with Bar Refaeli. She looks great. What more can we say? Not going into the army has done wonders for her skin.





At left is Italian PR gal Tiziana Rocca displaying a very Cannes side slit, which would have worked better with a higher neckline and push-up bra. In the middle is a very preggers Angelina Jolie (obviously). Her neckline and bosom are perfection. At the right we have the striking Eva Longoria. Is it just us or does the bottom of her dress look like it could do something vicious to anyone who gets in her shot?Photo: Getty Images

Look, it's Rachel Leigh Cook! Where has she been since our tweens? She looks adorable, but the dress needs a tug up. And look! It's Natalie Imbruglia! Where has she been since our tweens? Wait, we know! Getting a grown-up haircut. At right Julianne Moore looks like one of those ornate vases from the Czech Republic. Which is fine, if you're a vase.Photo: Getty Images

On the left is Hofit Golan, Israeli model and TV presenter. She could afford to loan some of that push-up action to little Rachel Leigh Cook. And we'd guess walking the carpet would be easier if she had brought her other leg. On the right, a panda walked the carpet at the Kung Fu Panda premiere. This is the country that embraced Jerry Lee Lewis, after all.
 


FASHION in ASIA

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Hong Kong pop duo Twins at 2007 China Fashion Awards

Xia Yu and Vicki Zhao Wei (Chinese mainland), Anthony Wong Chau-Sang and Isabella Leong (Hong Kong), and Vic Zhou and Kwai Lun-Mei (Taiwan) received the Fashion Best Actor and Actress awards.

Taiwan musician Chyi Yu and Hong Kong veteran Lisa Wang Ming-Chuen, both long absent from the mainland audiences' eyes, made it to the ceremony to claim their awards for Fashion Tribute to Classical Figure, and Global Chinese Contribution, respectively.

Other musician winners included Lo Ta-yu (Fashion Music Contribution), Karen Mok (Fashion Outstanding Asian Singer), Leo Ku (Fashion Outstanding Asian Singer), and pop-rock band Mayday (Fashion Music Group).

Artists behind the scenes, such as photographer Wang Xiaohui, who received the Fashion Photographer award, were also recognized.

Taiwan theater director Stan Lai walked away with the Fashion Theatrical Contribution award for his widely-acclaimed three-woman show, "Total Woman."

Chinese model Pei Bei and Japanese supermodel Ai Tominaga were among the few models honored.

Source: CRI