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(Photo:uk prom dresses)Luxury is getting ready to go public. Two of Italy’s best known fashion and accessory brands – Valentino and Furla – are rumored to be likely to list on the Milan Stock Exchange between late 2017 and early 2018.

In particular, the investment banks interested in being part of the consortium of coordinators are reportedly feeling out Valentino’s stockholder, Mayhoola, the investment fund backed by the royals of Qatar. The latter have not yet reached a final decision: the Persian Gulf shareholder does not lack financial resources, yet Valentino’s Qatari owners might be inclined to have the brand go public, so as to raise capital for the Italian fashion house’s further international growth.

At the moment, Mayhoola has apparently given advisor Rothschild a single mandate to inquire into the possibilities of a listing: the timeframe for going public could be between late 2017 and early 2018. In this case, Milan is likely to be the preferred marketplace over other stock exchanges, like Paris and London.

Valentino was acquired by the Doha royals in the summer of 2012 for €720 million, which at the time, had seemed an excessive price tag, considering the 2011 financial year had closed with a turnover of €322.4 million.

Yet the company closed 2015 with a revenue of €1 billion, while EBITDA were €87.5 million; and 2016 is expected to yield slightly better results, in spite of an economic scenario that’s hardly been favorable for the luxury sector.

Plans are along the same lines for Furla. The banker reportedly working on their dossier is Gianni Tamburi: Tamburi Investment Partners reached an agreement with the famous handbag and accessory group, underwriting a loan that will convert into Furla shares upon listing.

In this case, too, the banks are reportedly feeling out shareholders to set up the consortium. Timing is also between late 2017 and early 2018. Furla closed 2016 with a turnover in excess of €400 million and EBITDA of some sixty million, and might be worth around €700 million on the stock exchange.Read more at:one shoulder prom dresses

Even if you haven’t heard of Millennial Pink, or didn’t know that it went by this name (it’s also known as Tumblr Pink and Scandi Pink), you’ve seen it. At first, in 2012, when this color really started showing up everywhere, it appeared as a toned-down version of its foil, Barbie Pink, a softer shade that looks as if all the blue notes have been taken out.

By the time everyone started calling it Millennial Pink in the summer of 2016, the color had mutated and expanded to include a range of shades from beige with just a touch of blush to a peach-salmon hybrid. Colors always come in and out of fashion, and as our fashion editor-at-large, Amy Larocca, points out, often when Pantone declares Marsala Red or Radiant Orchid to be the next color to watch, we shrug knowingly, fully expecting to see that shade on shelves but not expecting it to invade our consciousness.

This pink is different. Even now, just when it seemed like we had hit a peak and it was finally on the wane, there it appeared again in Fenty’s spring look book and on army jackets at Madewell. That’s because the color keeps on selling product: “We’ve upholstered things in this emerald green that we’re excited about, but it sits there for months,” says Fabiana Faria of the boutique Coming Soon. “The second I show a pink thing — anything — it leaves so quickly.”

But why? For one thing, with Millennial Pink, gone is the girly-girl baggage; now it’s androgynous. (Interestingly, back in 1918, the trade publication Earnshaw’s Infants’ Department published an article saying, “The generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and blue for the girls.”) In these Instagram-filtered times, it doesn’t hurt that the color happens to be both flattering and generally pleasing to the eye, but it also speaks to an era in which trans models walk the runway, gender-neutral clothing lines are the thing, and man-buns abound. It’s been reported that at least 50 percent of millennials believe that gender runs on a spectrum — this pink is their genderless mascot.

At the same time, turn-of-the-century pinks (Paris Hilton Juicy sweat suits, fuzzy Clueless pens) and tacky design tropes of the ’80s (Pepto couches) have made an ironic comeback. Millennial Pink’s desaturated shade is a subtle wink back to those lesser aesthetic times, paired with a sincere confidence that we’re doing it better now. It’s cheeky, sincere, and nostalgic all at once — which is perhaps why the earnest ironist Wes Anderson bathed the entirety of The Grand Budapest Hotel in the color — filling us with a bright, wide-eyed wonder and even, for at least a moment, keeping us calm.Read more at:prom dress shops uk | short prom dresses uk

History repeats itself and so does fashion. Going by global fashion trends, it seems that old Hollywood glamour is back with a bang. The trend popped up on the runway in the recent shows in New York, London and Milan. Closer home, Bollywood’s fashion forwards are also experimenting with vintage looks.

We re-created three vintage looks in a modern context. Inspired by the very glamorous old Hollywood era, these looks are very real and very doable when you want to renew vintage charm with a dash of modernity.

A navy blue lace dress featuring a white bow neck is just right when you want to keep it classic, feminine and elegant. Add a dose of Old Hollywood glam with side-swept curls and grey stone earrings. We completed the look with oxblood lips, winged liner and multiple coats of mascara.

A sheath floral dress worn with a pair of beige pumps spells unadulterated vintage glam, perfect for a day look. We teamed it with subtle makeup — pearl base finish and peach lips. Vintage fashion icon Marilyn Monroe believed in pearl finish base, and used petroleum jelly under her foundation. We used the same trick and got stunning results. Multiple coats of mascara finished the look.

This look re-imagines romanticism in a bold, fearless way. An ink blue corset dress worn with a blazer livened up with metal detailing makes for a romantic, yet grounded and self-assured look. Pop red lips, winged eyes, strong brows and wavy hair work well for an evening look.Read more at:cocktail dresses uk | cheap prom dresses uk

The collection, which was released last week, comprises of different designs of mainly what can be described as shirt-skirts, which are long T-shirts that go down and stop just before they reach the knees.

“We are living in a transforming generation where there is different genders that are glowing, growing and transforming so we decided to introduce a collection that is for the genderless society. We should be able to agree with everyone,” said Mboko Basiami the creative director of Glotto.

However she noted that the collection is not only for the genderless society but also for cross dressers, heterosexuals and metrosexuals.

While explaining, she gave an example of how a recent trend dubbed Boys In Skirts, had young men wearing skirts and was at its peak last year December. This is a first local fashion collection in the country to make it clear that it is dedicated to the genderless society

and individuals who are into cross dressing.

When describing the design for the collection she noted that it carries the hunters and gathers element in the millennial era, which is why the clothes are bleached while some are tie and dyed to produce a brown colour.

“We want to capture that hunter-and-gatherer era and combine with today’s trends. As millennials we want to decolonise what is said is beautiful, design something new with the traditional attires in mind.

T- shirts are timeless and every generation wears them. This is why we decided to put our focus on them but play around with designs,” said the 21-year-old Basiami.

Having released the editorial pictures of the collection online Basiami noted that it has already been released in South Africa where it is already on sale.Read more at:formal dresses uk | marieprom

The creative energy was far from dull at London Fashion Week. Fashionable favourites included the work of Burberry, Prada and Topshop Unique with a mix of up and coming designers you need to watch out for this Autumn/Winter, including the work of Phoebe English, Mimi Wade and Halpern. Here’s our pick of the hottest trends for AW17, straight from the runway!

The Polo Neck

You may be bored to death with the classic jumper you’ve been surgically attached to all winter, but the polo neck will be returning in just a few months. Sported by collections such as Emilia Wickstead and Topshop, the polo neck will be hot once again this Autumn.

Socks and Sandals

The sock and sandal combo has been given a serious style upgrade on the catwalk this week, by the likes of Mulberry and Prada. It shouldn’t work, but it really does!

The Deconstructed Shirt

Designers such as Alexander Wang put their take on the deconstructed shirt trend by adding extra sleeves, collars and cuffs. The flared sleeve is set to be big this season, as VW Anderson knows all too well.

Chunky Jumpers layered over flowy skirts

A look which was sported by the likes of Topshop and Peter Pilotto, this look is perfect for Autumn weather where Winter is very much on its’ way but you’re not quite ready to bid farewell to Summer yet either. For extra style points, invest in a pair of strappy heels to match!

Chainmail

Chainmail will take over this season’s hottest party wear trend, metallic. My personal favourite look was JW Anderson’s floral dress, fit with a feather skirt and a seriously eclectic chainmail cloak. Oh so 90s!

Layering Jumpers over Shirt Tails

Burberry mastered this look, by featuring longer shirts worn underneath cropped knitwear. An effortless but seriously cool look which is set to be of the defining looks for AW17.

Bralettes

Layering bralettes was hot on the runway this fashion week, with the likes of Victoria Beckham, Prada and Alexander McQueen quick to latch onto the trend.Read more at:purple prom dresses | yellow prom dresses

Close your eyes and imagine what your fairytale wedding ceremony looks like. Most of us would imagine a certain amount of pageantry ceremonial riches that tug at the hearts of all in attendance, and of course from the bride and groom. Not everyone envisions the same kind of wedding, ceremony, though. But it would take some convincing to believe that not every person who marries wishes for the kind of love shared between these two amazing people, Mara & Elo.

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The uniqueness of the depth of their love is not masked. Sure, there’s the visible difference in their physical appearance, but that is not an issue for them. Elo is a little person with a big heart. Mara embodies a soul that is so beautiful and nurturing you can almost see it. Truly, however, it’s their tenderness and selfless caring for each other that shines above all else. When you watch this video, you will feel that as the two recite their vows.

During the wedding ceremony, Mara spoke to Elo, “I will love you, forever as the day more. Nothing is more important to me than our love for each other. And I feel so blessed and grateful, that you loved me despite my imperfections, always seeing the gold in me even if I reflect silver. I believe I’m the helpmate God’s design especially for you. And I promise to be the arms that you need to reach your star and the legs that you need to take too big steps. My arms and legs are made to be the extension of yours.”

True love is real, my friends. And so are endings that begin with “happy ever afters.”

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Day two of Paris Fashion Week kicked off with an intimate presentation at Courrèges, followed by John Galliano’s twisted takes on Americana at Maison Margiela, several hours after came a beautiful anniversary show from Dries Van Noten. The sincerity and love in each collection resonated not only with those there in person, but also through pixels to all of us following along worlds away. If that’s not a recipe for feel-good fashion, what is? Here, today’s big takeaways from Paris Fashion Week.

Photo: Courtesy of CourrègesAfter presenting a full-look runway show for Spring, the Courregès designers went back to basics for Fall 2017, revisiting the system of designing for specific categories they began with at the brand. This time, Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant focused on outerwear, prom dresses 2016, knits, and minis, allowing their cool friends and muses to style the pieces themselves for the lookbook.

Photo: Indigital.tvFrom the Statue of Liberty cut-out on the back of a trench to the hollowed-out varsity jackets, the American spirit of Maison Margiela’s Fall 2017 collection was hard not to miss.

Photo: Indigital.tvDries Van Noten is not one for big celebrations—that’s why his 30th anniversary came and went without a peep. For his 100th fashion show, the designer found a new way to celebrate, casting models he’s worked with over the years and resurrecting some archival prints. Cheers!

Photo: Indigital.tvFur and feather gilets and smart suiting were the calling cards of Bouchra Jarrar’s couture business. While her first Lanvin show edged away from those signatures, at her sophomore show today, she embraced them, adding a flirty, pale pink romance into the mix.

Photo: Indigital.tvRochas’s Alessandro Dell’Acqua and the duo at Lemaire landed on a sort of unfussy prettiness for Fall, with the former honing in on a retro elegance, and the latter continuing their arty streak via draped 2017 prom dresses uk and high-rise pleated pants.

Photographed by Kevin TachmanIf our detail shots aren’t enough for you, find even more photos of Paris’s best accessories in our backstage slideshow, photographed by Kevin Tachman and Corey Tenold.

She confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child on Monday evening.

And model Nikki Phillips showed off her baby bump for the first time at The Australian Turf Club launch in Sydney on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old Kiwi model was simply glowing in a burgundy off-the-shoulder gown.

Posing for the cameras at the event, Nikki’s pregnancy figure was on show in the stylish form-fitting frock.

The blonde beauty paired the ensemble with matching suede and perspex stilettos.

She also graduation dresses the ensemble up with extravagant jewels, including an gold crown headband and baroque-style earrings.

Clearly benefitting from that pregnancy glow, Nikki wore minimal makeup and had her blonde locks out and pushed back by her headband.

Nikki and her husband Dane Rumble announced their happy pregnancy news in an Instagram post on Monday, with the 34-year-old confirming she’s four months pregnant.

‘It’s no Beyonce post… but our best adventure yet is on it’s way,’ the post began.

‘Baby Phillips Rumble is due early July and we are beyond excited, slightly terrified but utterly blessed.’

She added: ‘We can not wait to meet our little miracle. I’ve always dreamed of being a mother, but never knew it could be… read about our journey in the coming weeks on my blog #19weeks #pregnant #babyphillipsrumble.’

The Sydney-based pair announced their engagement in 2013 during a trip to Hong Kong.

The former New Zealand’s Next Top Model guest judge married her 33-year-old husband one year later.

Nikki previously said she wasn’t certain that kids were in their future.

In 2009, the statuesque blonde was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer following a routine pap smear.

Doctors were able to remove the cancerous cells and years later, the model is now believed to be cancer-free.

The blonde beauty met Dane while undergoing post-operative testing for cancer and she once told the discontinued Cleo magazine that he was supportive and ‘amazing’ throughout the ordeal.

‘If I can’t have kids he is fine with that,’ she said.

Last year, Nikki relaunched her By Nikki Phillips blog, which features red carpet events, fashion and travel.

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Franca Sozzani could always command a gathering of industry insiders — any day, any time. The same happened on Monday when a mass was held at the tail end of Milan Fashion Week to remember the late editor in chief of Vogue Italia, who died in December.

It’s probably easier to say who was not at Milan’s gothic Duomo cathedral. Police set up barriers to control access to the church while crowds of curious onlookers clustered around — iPhones handy and ready for selfies. There were institutional personalities, ranging from former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and the city’s mayor Giuseppe Sala to Ivan Scalfarotto, deputy minister for economic development, as well as Carlo Capasa, president of the Italian Chamber of Fashion, and Beppe Modenese and Mario Boselli, both honorary presidents.

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Giorgio Armani; Miuccia Prada and her husband Patrizio Bertelli; Alberta Ferretti and her brother Massimo; Silvia Venturini Fendi and Carla Fendi; Anna Molinari; Dean and Dan Caten; Veronica and Gimmo Etro; Antonio Berardi; Luisa Beccaria; Bruno Frisoni, and Cesare Paciotti were among some of the Italian designers. Donatella Versace arrived arm-in arm with Naomi Campbell.

His design heirs, Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri, who is now at Christian Dior and was accompanied by Sidney Toledano, were also in attendance. Piccioli said the memorial signaled “a recognition” of Sozzani’s stature. “She was a true friend for me,” he said.

“We called her bambolina [‘little doll’ in Italian],” said Rosita Missoni. “When we were abroad together, all of us Italians would cozy up. She seemed all delicate, but she was determined and had an extraordinary energy.”

Her daughter, Angela Missoni, agreed. “She blended strength and lightness, and she had a big sense of humor. She was always willing to help, incredibly open to listening to others.”

British designers were represented by Burberry’s Christopher Bailey; Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton; Stella McCartney; Victoria Beckham, and Stephen Jones. Bailey said the ceremony was “moving. It was about friends sharing personal stories about a person we all admired and respected.” Artist Daphne Guinness also attended the event, as did Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia.

Asked to share a memory, Alber Elbaz kindly said: “Not today, please.” Bruce Weber also struggled to speak. “I miss her too much, I can’t.”

“I’m so grateful for having known her and for her belief in fashion and in myself. She was a great woman and the amount of people here today proves this,” offered Peter Dundas.

“She was divine,” said Manolo Blahnik. “She deserved to be remembered today.” One of Sozzani’s best pieces of advice? “Be yourself and do the things you like and want to do.”

Matteo Marzotto felt the memorial was very “respectful, with the choir and the Duomo — she would have adored it.” Industry executives and entrepreneurs such as François-Henri Pinault; Diego and Andrea Della Valle; Laudomia Pucci; Paolo Zegna; Valentino’s chief executive officer Stefano Sassi; Ferruccio Ferragamo, with his sister Fulvia, as well as Lapo Elkann, Gaetano Marzotto and Santo Versace were also there.

“I’ve so many memories of Franca, but if I have to choose one, I think the event she organized for the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience in 2015 where I sang on the stage was great,” said Carla Bruni, who was among the models attending the memorial. Others included Kate Moss, who arrived with Stefano Pilati; Eva Herzigová; Mariacarla Boscono; Liya Kebede, and Anna Cleveland. Sozzani championed photography, and a group of her closest collaborators, ranging from Mario Testino and Mario Sorrenti to Giovanni Gastel, paid their respects.

The Duomo’s archpriest Gianantonio Borgonovo touched on Sozzani’s charitable efforts and how she set up Convivio in 1991 to support the fight against AIDS and Orphan Aid in 2001. “We don’t stop at the facade of a well-built building, but we unearth the foundations,” said Borgonovo of Sozzani’s interests that were close to her heart.

While there were no speeches, Sozzani’s sister Carla, who was accompanied by Kris Ruhs and her longtime friend Azzedine Alaïa, chose the readings, delivered by her daughter, Sara Maino, and Franca’s son, Francesco Carrozzini. Carrozzini was accompanied by his girlfriend, Bee Shaffer, and her mother Anna Wintour, as well as Jonathan Newhouse, chairman and ceo of Condé Nast International.

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Miss Alison Shaber Porter and Mr. Denver Reece Pradon were united in marriage on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at six o’clock in the evening at First United Methodist Church in Bryan, Texas.

The double ring ceremony was officiated by Reverend Donnie Williams of Odessa, Texas. Following the ceremony, the bride’s family hosted a reception at Coulter Airfield where guests dined on “southern comfort” food and danced to the Texas Unlimited Band. The table arrangements included cotton bolls grown on the bride’s family property.

On the day prior to the wedding, the grandmother of the bride and aunts of the bride and groom hosted a Bridesmaid’s Luncheon at Madden’s Casual Gourmet. The bride wore her grandmother’s wedding graduation dresses for the occasion. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Brazos Cotton Exchange in downtown Bryan, where the bride wore her mother’s wedding dress.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Porter of Bryan, Texas. She is the granddaughter of the Honorable and Mrs. Larry Melton of Odessa, Texas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Boswell Porter.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Pradon of Odessa, Texas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Reece of Odessa, Texas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pradon.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father and given in marriage by her parents. She carried a bouquet of white roses, accented by cotton bolls. Miss Porter wore an a-line draped satin La Sposa wedding gown with a sweetheart bodice with sheer illusion tulle overlay decorated with lace, thread embroidery, and gemstone embroidery appliques. She wore the cathedral length antique family veil that has been passed down to Porter brides for six decades.

Matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Mrs. Victoria Krawczynski of Garden Ridge, Texas and maid of honor was Miss Shelby Hillman of Houston, Texas. Serving as bridesmaids were Miss Caitlan Berry of Houston, Texas, Miss Eliza Ann Bornman of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Tuesdee Pradon, sister in law of the groom, of Midland, Texas, Miss Marea Pappas of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Hannah Roebuck of Beaumont, Texas, and Miss Danielle Willett of Dallas, Texas. Junior bridesmaids were cousin of the bride, Miss Catherine Melton of Austin, Texas and Miss Kinli Sanchez, cousin of the groom, of Odessa, Texas. Serving as flower girls were nieces of the bride, Miss Wyatt and Miss Campbell Krawczynski.

Best man was the groom’s brother, Mr. Derek Pradon, of Midland, Texas. Serving as groomsmen were Mr. Chris Addison of Snyder, Texas, Mr. Travis Austin, Mr. Dex Dennard, Mr. Caleb Gregory, Mr. Brian McDermett, Mr. Derrick Teegarden, and Mr. Miles Torres of Odessa, Texas, Mr. Jake Carter of Tyler, Texas, and Mr. Nash Porter, brother of the bride, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ring bearers were cousins of the groom, Masters Reid Miller and Knox Pradon. Masters Eli and Porter Epstein, cousins of the bride, served as acolytes. Mrs. Katherine Tober read at the ceremony.

Serving as the house party were Mrs. Jacey Dennard, Mrs. Andrea McDermett, and Mrs. Blakeley Wilbanks. Serving as ushers were cousins of the groom, Mr. Brock Bourland, Mr. Jarret Cotton, Mr. Justen Cotton, Mr. Kai Sanchez, and Mr. Kail Sanchez of Odessa, Texas. Also serving was cousin of the bride, Mr. John Melton of Austin, Texas.

Alison is a 2009 graduate of Bryan High School and a 2013 graduate of Texas A&M University. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English and was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She also completed a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Alison is the Coordinator of Children’s Miracle Network for the West Texas region.

Denver is a 2009 graduate of Odessa High School and a 2014 graduate of Texas Tech University. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Business Administration. He also completed a Masters in Business Administration with a Certificate in Energy Business from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Denver is employed by Pradon Trucking and Construction.

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