Fashion news 31 January 2008

A round up of the week's fashion gossip, including Victoria Beckham's T-shirt for Marc Jacobs. By Danielle Radojcin

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Victoria naked on David\'s chest!

David Beckham,Victoria Beckham,Marc Jacobs David Beckham

Following Victoria Beckham\'s praise for her husband\'s "giant penis" on billboards for the Giorgio Armani underwear adverts recently, David has kindly returned the favour. During a trip to Brazil to open his latest Football Academy, the sports star wore a grey t-shirt with a black and white image of his naked wife on the front, alongside the slogan, "Protect the skin you\'re in."

 
Marc Jacobs, who designed the cotton tee, got fashion tongues wagging when he decided to use the Spice Girl in his most recent advertising campaign, shot by edgy photographer Juergen Teller.

 
But it\'s not just fashion that Ms Beckham and her new pal Jacobs are promoting: the t-shirt is being sold in Marc Jacobs boutiques to raise money and awareness for The Interdisciplinary Melanoma Cooperative Group at New York University. "Since we have moved to California, I have realized how important it is to practice safe sun for myself and to keep the skin of my three boys well protected as well", she was reported as saying.  So it\'s not just an excuse to show off that splendid bod, then, Posh?

 

 

Babytalk dominates the SAGs

cate Blanchett,Marion Cotillard,sag awards Marion Cotillard and Cate Blanchett at the SAG awards

Talk of babies dominated the coverage of the Screen Actors\' Guild (SAG) awards in Hollywood last Sunday. As well as a very pregnant Cate Blanchett, who bloomed in a floral print gown by Balenciaga and chatted with fellow nominee Marion Cotillard, left, the main attention was grabbed, unsurprisingly, by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who sent the gossip mill into overdrive when she arrived in a tent-like vintage Hermes gown.

 
Fashion-wise, strapless gowns were everywhere - highlights were Michelle Pfeiffer in a brown Versace cocktail dress, and Kate Beckinsale in a canary-yellow Luisa Beccara gown, while British nominee Tilda Swinton shone in a metallic silver jacket and long skirt.

Best-dressed of all was winner Julie Christie, who wore a chic black trouser-suit over a crisp white shirt.   

For pictures and coverage of the SAG awards, click HERE  

A different Kate at Topshop

topshop Kate Moross for Topshop

No, it\'s not because her name is almost Kate Moss. Stick an O and an R in there, and what have you got? Step forward, Kate Moross, touted as one of the most prolific new young illustrator/designers around.

 

Never one to pass up on talent, Topshop have hired the budding scribbler to create an exclusive Spring / Summer 2008 capsule collection of printed t-shirts, vests and jumpers, available in store now. Six of the jersey pieces boast cool science-inspired graphcies, while other motifs include hand-drawn, psychedelic-looking designs, with "astrophysical typography", according to a press release. Sounds zany to us, to coin another rarely used word, but luckily Kate herself speaks far more plainly: "Graphic design is a science as much as it is an art. I aim to explore science and theory through illustration...and communicate them in an exciting way." 

 

Dark grey \'Supa Nova Birdie\' oversized t-shirt, left, £25

Lim biscuit

3,1,phillip,lim Kid by Phillip Lim Do kid\'s clothes get any cuter? American designer Phillip Lim, who has seduced fashion-lovers over the last few years with his beautiful and affordable fashion line, 3.1Phillip Lim, has created a replica collection of his spring / summer 2008 womens line - and shrunk them. Kid by Phillip Lim, for ages three to nine, is available now at Selfridges.

Gucci hearts NY

gucci Gucci hearts NY website Can\'t afford that trip to NYC? Then get clicking. To celebrate the imminent opening of their new flagship store on Fifth Avenue, Gucci has just launched a website, guccilovesny.com, which as well as giving viewers the chance to have a virtual tour of the new interior, includes cute features such as a Google map landmarked with designer Frida Giannini\'s favourite Big Apple hangout spots. The interactive web bonanza also allows browsers to post pictures and comments, and blogs from fashion fiends. So, until that next paycheck arrives, at least we have the option to be Gucci lovers, from afar.

Jade\'s jewels

jade,jagger Jade Jagger necklace for Astley Clarke

Jade Jagger is a stylish girl. It\'s not just her clothes that make up her sexily chic look: it\'s her jewellery too, as was noticed by Garrard, when they hired her to update their old fashioned brand. The Ibiza native has since left her post for pastures new - namely, jewellery website Astley Clarke.

Jade Jagger Jewellery officially goes live on 1 February (but a few pieces are already available), and is suitably rock chick in style - see the gold enamelled lips, left.  

 

 

Pop to the shop

vintage Nina&lola

For those of you in London today and/or tomorrow, we have some exciting shopping news: Nina&lola, a website dedicated to selling pieces by independent designers and vintage clothing, will be hosting a two-day pop-up shop in Mayfair. As well as clearance of existing styles from last season (with 70% off), shoppers will be able to pre-order from the new season (with 10% discount), and meet designer Hannah Martin. With brands such as Sinha-Stanic, Peter Jensen and Georgina Goodman available, it\'s sure to be a slice of shopping heaven.

Go to www.ninaandlola.com for details.

Missed last week\'s Fashion News? Click HERE 

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