Jourdan’s Vogue Cover
British super model Jourdan Dunn, the face of the Burberry spring/summer 2015 campaign, has scored another fashion milestone appearing on the cover of Vogue’s UK edition. Not only a career coup for any young model, Jourdan Dunn’s cover turn also makes her the first black model to appear on the UK publication in 12 years, following Naomi Campbell’s cover in 2002. In recent years British Vogue has faced criticism for the lack of ethnic diversity on its covers, particularly compared to its American counterpart.

StellaSport!
British designer Stella McCartney, a long term collaborator with German sportswear giant Adidas, is set to launch a younger, brasher and more affordable line with the company. The new line -StellaSport — is, according to the designer, targeting a girl from 15 through 19 who is “current and vibrant, looking to make a statement and stand out…”. The new line will share the luxury aesthetic of its sister brand, but inject it with neon pinks and blues with graphic logos featuring prominently. StellaSport will be available at Adidas.com, Nordstrom and Top Shop.

Gemma Ward Returns
Following a surprise appearance modeling for Prada’s runway show in Milan, Australian model Gemma Ward has fronted the Italian luxury houses latest spring/summer 2015 campaign, photographed in cool black and white by renowned photographer Steven Meisel. Gemma Ward, a iconic model and one of the dominant faces in fashion in the early 00s, had been on a six year hiatus. Insiders say that more than a one off appearance, this marks the models official return to the industry.

Fashion One brings you highlights of the Telstra Perth Fashion festival in western Australia.

We give you a look at everything from behind the scenes hair and makeup to exclusive VIP access and the fantastic runway shows.

Founder and festival director Mariella Harvey-Hanrahan told us just how proud she is of the 5 day event and the homegrown talent it celebrates.

The international runway stage saw a decadent collection from couture brand Ae’Ikemi, whose designer Alvin Fernandez credited Venitian gothic architecture as his main inspiration experimenting with form and ornamentation including feathers and beading. Dubai’s Michel Cinco showed his beautiful spring-colored gowns with transparent tulle and lace while Sebastian Gunawan’s bold and contemporary evening wear was apparently inspired by a 17th century still life painting.

The event saw a special luncheon event and fashion show by Australian department store Myer. Designer Alex Perry expressed his excitement to be there and involved in the thriving Perth scene. The following days included a wide selection of events and runway shows including Flannel, NOM*D, Morrison, One Fell Swoop, Wild Horses, Zhivargo and New Zealand brand Zambesi.

We had a quick chat with ‘Top Student Designer’ winner Jessica Muro who explained the concept of royalty and power behind her work. The festival also featured a stunning show of gowns by the late Perth born fashion designer Ruth Tarvydas which was a touching memorial to all those who loved her and her work.

Marc Jacobs Spring Summer Campaign
American designer and perennial fashion favorite Marc Jacobs has released photos from his spring/summer 2015 campaign which will appear in magazines and other advertising forums from January 2015. The campaign, shot by British photographer David Sims in New York, features a stellar cast of the world’s most in demand models with Vogue magazine favorites Anja Rubik, Natasha Poly, Joan Smalls, Anna Ewers, and Jessica Stam along with Victoria’s Secret “Angels” Karlie Kloss and Adriana Lima, and fresh faced rising stars Issa Lish and Kendall Jenner. The campaign features the models wearing chic military inspired styles with glossy short dark bobs and a makeup free visage.

Calvin Klein’s New Web Presence
With e-commerce increasingly reshaping consumers shopping habits American fashion giant Calvin Klein has announced plans to strengthen its e-commerce presence by launching six new websites across the Asian region, beginning in early 2015. The brand already has a powerful online presence with 14 websites across the US, Europe and Brazil along with successful social media advertising campaigns. Steve Shiffman, chief executive of Calvin Klein, stressed the importance of the launch in enabling the label to create a personalized shopping experience unique
to each market whilst maintaining a strong brand identity and aesthetic.

Kate Bosworth for Matisse Footwear
American actress and model Kate Bosworth is collaborating with producer Matisse Footwear on limited collection of 10 styles of boots sandals and clogs, channelling her love of old Americana culture. Speaking about the collection she stressed she wanted the shoes to be wearable and functional but still fashion forward.

James Franco jumps from headline to headline, week after week, tackling literary debates, producing films, starring in movies, causing controversy, and making hearts swoon. His style and fashion have developed into a taste that is refined and rugged.

This week. Franco was seen at the Sundance Film Festival where he opened up about the controversy surrounding his latest silver screen appearance in The Interview, talked about his latest role as real-life murderer Christian Longo, and joked with co-star Emma Roberts on her kissing abilities.

“It’s funny to see all the different reactions, and the way they also changed,” Franco told The Daily Beast at Sundance. “At first, it was as if all of Hollywood was under attack and we’re representing Hollywood, and then you have these right-wingers coming out and saying, ‘Go see this movie!’ Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney are saying, ‘Go see this movie!’ without having even seen it themselves, just because.” Franco interpreted Gingrich and Romney’s support as temporary at best.

True Story, another of Franco’s many projects premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The movie is based on Michael Finkel’s book about his relationship with a convicted child-murderer, Christian Longo. Franco had plenty to say about his role as Longo to Reuters, «He’s probably the worst person that I’ve ever played, just because I have such a great family and there’s just something so horrible about killing your kids. So I have very little connection to him.” The film makes its debut to local theaters on April 10.

Franco said to Heroine Magazine and Emma Roberts, “I felt like our kiss was better in the second movie than in Palo Alto. So either you got better at kissing… [or] I was thinking maybe you were just being an amazing actress.” Emma Roberts and Franco recently shared the screen in I Am Michael where they took their second embrace.

James Franco is the man that men want to be and women want to be with. His style has matured and become admirable. The evidence is in the slideshow.

The Sundance Film Festival is the second most coveted festival of the year––the first being Cannes––held in PARK CITY, Utah. The weather is cold and the coats are on in the streets. The stars show us how to dress in low temperatures with scarves, jackets and boots.

This year blacks, blues and greys were the central foci of fashion at the greatest American film festival. Among the stars and starlets, the best dressed were Ewan McGregor, Winona Ryder and Ryan Reynolds.

Every year Hollywood’s hottest migrate to the small city in Utah to unveil upcoming and lauded blockbusters, tiny indies, and everything inbetween. It proves to be an event worth noting year after year.

Alex Gibney, director of the controversial HBO documentary on scientology Going Clear, managed to mobilize the religious group in a media blitz to stir protests at the films premiere at the festival. No protesters showed. Films are flying off the racks, seen as potential money makers for straight to Video On Demand consoles and platforms. Between the controversial Scientology HBO documentaries and buying sprees propelled by Video On Demand, the red carpets and after parties prove to be a scene to witness in winter fashion tips. Check out our favorite looks from the festival in the slideshow.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, or Kimye as we so fondly love to refer to them, landed in fashion headlines again this past weekend. The couple had the media swooning over their matching, all-black Balmain outfits at the BET Awards on Saturday-where Kanye was awarded the Visionary Award-and then again when leaving the ceremony at the airport.

Kim was caught in fur yet again but, to our relief, there was not a furkini in sight. This time Kim chose to cover up with a fur stole and leather pants. Of course, none of her outfits would be complete without Kanye by her side. The award winning rapper wore a matching jacket with a fur-lined hood and dark grey skinny jeans.

With Kimye’s reappearance in fashion headlines, we were reminded of how much we love their matching couple’s looks. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, check out our gallery above for the best-and cutest-Kimye matching moments.

Courtney Love’s daughter, Frances Cobain, reunited with her mother at the premiere of Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck at the Sundance Film Festival this Saturday where both hugged it out in front of the cameras. The HBO documentary is the first authorized film about Cobain and Frances served as a visual artist and executive producer on the film.

Courtney and Frances had been apart for five years after Courtney lost custody of her daughter in 2009. 22-year-old Frances attacked her mother on Twitter for Courtney’s accusations against former Nirvana member, Steve Grohl. Courtney accused Grohl for hitting on Frances in 2009, and Frances retaliated by urging Twitter to ban her mother from the site. Courtney later apologized, tweeting, «Bean, sorry I believed the gossip. Mommy loves you.» In 2014, Love and Grohl put aside their differences and appeared on stage together at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which welcomed Nirvana into the prestigious fold, according to E!.

It’s always a happy sight to see mother and daughter put away their daggers and love each other once again.

Courtney Love has always been a rollercoaster of emotions and sobriety, but one aspect in her life always remains constant: her style. She was the curator of female grunge fashion, with running makeup, tattered clothes and wild hair. For this, Courtney will always be remembered as a fashion innovator.

Take a look at Courtney’s trademark looks in the slideshow above.

We attended Furla’s handbag presentation, as a part of Milan Fashion Week, to get some insight into the essential themes for the new season and talk with the CEO of one of the top luxury handbag manufacturers in the world.

The bags on show perfectly complemented the season’s catwalk collections with new and returning styles in an array of bright vivid colors with pop art influences and bold paint splash graphics. The presentation included a first look at the newest versions of the popular ‘candy’ bag in an eye-catching and colourful display. The 100% Italian made products boast great design as well as quality manufacturing and have gained a reputation for their playful textures and detailing.

Fashion One spoke to Furla CEO Eraldo Poletto to get his own thoughts on the brand’s success and ability to maintain its relevance in the competitive fashion world. Mr Poletto emphasised the importance of maintaining customer satisfaction and keeping the brand ‘product oriented’ as well as his company’s ability to keep up with trends. In the age of social networking the direct connections of the digital world spread the trends lightning fast and also provides a platform for the customers tell them exactly what they want, and Furla is listening!

An innovative approach, exploring new avenues and experimenting with new materials combined with a love of art and fashion keeps Furla contemporary and the customers happy.

New York Fashion Week’s New Venue
The bi-annual New York Fashion Week, held at Lincoln Center since 2010, is been forced to find a new location after a settlement was reached between the city and park advocates who had filed a lawsuit demanding the event leave its Upper West Side venue due to its encroachment on a
small adjacent park, with trees damaged during the course of the events setup. Ian Fried the spokesmen for New York City’s Economic Development Corporation said that the city was actively engaged with event sponsor IMG to determine the new location and acknowledged the powerful economic impact the event generates every year for the city.

Marios Schwab’s Intimate Route
London based designer Marios Schwab has announced he will not be doing a catwalk show in London next year, instead pursuing the labels boutique roots through a series of intimate personal showings for the autumn/winter 2015 collection. Speaking about the decision, Marios Schwab revealed his desire to create more artisanal personal environments for his collections and that this method of showing would lead to a more personal dialogue between the pieces and the viewers.

DJ Calvin Harris for Emporio Armani
Currently the world’s highest paid DJ, Scottish born Calvin Harris is set to be the face of Emporio Armani’s spring/summer 2015 campaign, shot by UK based photographer Boo George in Los Angeles. Giorgio Armani, speaking about the campaign, commented on how his is non-model roots led to a sincere and engaging bond with the viewing public.

A New Face for Cavalli
American rapper and songwriter Nicki Minaj is set to be the new face of Italian luxury brand Roberto Cavalli’s spring/summer 2015 campaign. Photographed by Francesco Carrozzini, the photoshoot features the exuberant popstar in a host of flowing dresses and flamboyant prints that characterize the work of the designer. Speaking about the campaign Roberto Cavalli said that the singer embodied the modern femininity of the Cavalli women, adding that he wanted a strong sensual woman to counter some the demure castigated images of models common to the industry.

Luxury Brands Raise Prices in Russia
In response to the ongoing economic woes and collapse of the ruble, luxury brands are raising their prices in Russia. French jeweler and watchmaker Cartier instituted an average price increase of 40 percent to 50 percent; its popular Trinity ring now selling for 125,000 rubles ($2,040), compared with 78,000 rubles previously. Analysts are reporting that Prada and Louis Vuitton are likely to follow suit though neither has made a formal announcement.

UK’s Most Googled
Technology company Google has released a list of the most googled terms from the UK in 2014. American singer songwriter Beyoncé was the UK’s most googled female celebrity while English singer songwriter Ed Sheeran was the most searched for male. Other female celebrities making
the list included Jennifer Lawrence who, apart from her role in the phenomenally successful The Hunger Games franchise, also had a nude photo leak as a major search item.

Plus more fashion entertainment and lifestyle highlights presented by the Fashion Frontline team…