Anja Rubik for Giuseppe Zanotti

Anja Rubik for Giuseppe Zanotti

Model turns designer:

International Polish model Anja Rubik has walked the runways of Victoria Secret and feature in endless Vogue spreads worldwide. The 29 year old model, takes a new turn in fashion, away from the runways as she designs a capsule of footwear and accessories for Italian shoe master Giuseppe Zanotti.

Anja Rubik's collection of five styles are inspired by the models musical heros, Debbie Harry and David Bowie,  the collection has launched in store and online this March. Being a big fan of that era of music, she describes the footwear style as 'a bit glam-punk'. 

The blonde haired bombshell expresses,"I love that period in music. I'm a huge Bowie fan. People have said I look like him, which is honestly the biggest compliment. I think it's the high cheekbones. His style was so bold and brave and his music so honest. The whole collection is very personal to me, there is a real story behind it."

After meeting Giuseppe Zanotti when Anja was 16 years , she has since featured in numerous ad campaigns for the Italian brand, and also developed a strong friendship. The idea was born the two were lunching, one day in Italy. Anja Rubik has always offered her advice to Giuseppe Zanotti and his range of work, she suggested he should try something with a little more edge in the style of punk. He willing offered her the opportunity of designing that line for him. 

Anja travlled to Zanotti's Italian factory in Italy making sure she was fully involved in the whole process from start to finish. The cultural difference was a big leap from her hometown of New York City. Adjusting to the laid back style of how Italian's worked, is something that Anja Rubik admires, 'There was a lot of wine and food. It was how life should be - the perfect balance of work and play.'

After full enjoying her experience with Giuseppe Zanotti, Anja Rubik is positive that this is not the last of her designing streak. The collection is sharp with a lot of attitude and roughness squeezed into a pair of killer heels. The blue-eyed beauty also featured in the advertising campaign, executing her endless talents of fearless modeling, Giuseppe Zanotti also accompanied in the shoot.-★

Click now to go behind the scenes of Anja Rubik shooting her ad campaign for her collection with Giuseppe Zanotti: 

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Emilio Pucci designs for Rita Ora

(Vogue Shoot: 2012)

Emilio Pucci designs for Rita Ora's 

Radioactive tour

The newest British artists to storm the music world, with her honey suckle tone of voice, her stand-out golden blonde hair and her unmissable luscious red lips, singer song-writer Rita Ora. After being discovered by hip-hop rapper Jay Z, in 2009 he signed the London based singer to his music label Roc Nation. Her debut album Ora in 2012, exploded on the UK charts at number 1, with her success spreading fast and effectively it was only a matter of time till the fashion world also got involved. 

Known for her unique style and great passion for fashion, Rita has always said that growing up she has experimented and paid attention to what and how she wears her clothes. When it comes to music, fashion is always immediately as significant to the artist and the industry. Fashion helps in enhancing the artists individuality, creating a style which would help in reflecting their music style, personality and expression. From day 1 Rita Ora has captured her style and image in the way that she wants to be represented, keeping true to her roots of street style and adding a hint of glamour. 

To kick start her 1st tour "Radioactive", the 22 year olds costumes have been designed by Italy's Emilio Pucci. Emilio Pucci is known for its geometric prints and amazing drape, style creative director Peter Dundas has worked closely with Rita Ora in order to create a series of outfits that "perfectly echo her unique take on urban glamour".

Rita Ora's tour 1st show took place last night in Manchester, where she wore her custom made Emilio Pucci costumes. Rita is known for her energetic performances, the clothing was creating to ensure the artist is able to move freely throughout the evening. The idea of movement is always key for many performers, with this in mind Peter Dundas re-interoperated many of the key themes of Emilio Pucci's S/S 2013 collection.

Rita Ora's Radioactive tour costumes included metallic armour-inspired bodice, a military camouflage jumpsuit and a flowing golden cape. Her costumes definitely represent the powerful woman and artists that she is, after phenomenal success in just under a year. With Rita Ora being fashion conscious and aware its only natural to see her superstardom to also effect the fashion industries most powerful.

(Pictures: Rita at last nights show, in custom made Emilio Pucci)

 Peter Dundas has said "I was thrilled to design the costumes for Rita's Radioactive Tour, from the moment I met Rita we've had a great connection and doing something like this together felt like a natural progression. The costumes have impact and flamboyance in a way that feels personal to Rita whilst staying true to the Emilio Pucci aesthetic."-★

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John Barrett's: Pony Tail Bar Opens!

John Barret's: Ponytail Bar Opens

The first Ponytail Bar opens in New York City:

The 23rd of July 2012 marked the opening of the first ever Ponytail Bar, to take the chic city of New York by storm. Thats right ladies, who would of ever thought it to have a dedicated salon just for perfected pony's, styled by the greatest hair stylist in fashion, John Barrett. 

Luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman, is where the salon is based, John Barrett already has a successful salon launched, which offers classic salon experience as well as a exclusively Barrett's Braids bar. Barrett's Braids bar offers, the stylish braid designs, which many celebrities can't get enough of.

The new launch of the Pony Tail Bar, at Bergdorf Goodman was marked with a Pony Tail Party, celebrating the effortless style that can now be worn easily by the fabulous women of New York City (so unfair).

"A good ponytail is like a good heel-it gives you a little lift" - John Barrett

The experience at the salon bar offers you a menu of various different ponytails, to suit every hair type, for every occasion and for each individual personality. You can choose from:

• The High Pony: From tight and sleek to playful with a few loose curls
• The Mid-crown pony: Think classic, think British Royalty Duchess of Cambridge 
• The Sculpted Pony: Style Grecian twist, with a spin on Olivia Wilde
• The Braided Pony : Red-carpet-to-go, Blake Lively 
• The Low Pony: A light casual mess, sophisticated and tucked under 
• The Top Knot: A professionally polished version of what so many of us do ourselves on a hot summers day, but with a whole lot of chic

The ponytail is a hairstyle considered by many designers, hairstylist and photographers as the most effective hairstyle, so easily made interesting with added braids and crown volume, perfect for any occasion be it a day lunch or a red carpet extravaganza... its just Absolutely Amazing!
So for anyone traveling to NYC soon, be sure to make a booking at John Barrett's Salon, i know that i defiantly have this on my to-do list! I'm dying to try out the Braid pony! -★