Flashback Friday

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#FBF Grace Jones

Today our Flashback Friday goes to the unapologetic, artistic super talented muse 'Grace Jones'. 'Grace' was born in "Spanish Town Jamaica" at the age of 13 she moved to "New York" with her siblings to live with her parents. She began modelling not so long after arriving in the "Big Apple" working for established brands such as "Yves Saint Laurent, Kenzo Takada and Claude Montana", also appearing on the biggest magazines in the world including "Elle and Vogue". In 1977 'Grace' signed a record deal with "Island Records" and began working on her debut album "Portfolio" which was released the same year. During her music career 'Grace' delighted us with classic club tracks including "Pull Up To My Bumper, Private Life, I've Seen That Face Before" and many more. 'Grace' also took to acting in the early 80's staring in hit classic movies including "Conan The Destroyer, Boomerang, A View To Kill" and many more. 'Grace' has become an iconic legend throughout the years making waves with her bold, edgy and simply one of a kind fashion statements and her undeniable talents; 'Grace Jones' is still making a huge influence in modern culture today music, art and the fashion world still reference 'Grace' as one of the most iconic legendary muses of all time. 

Grace Jones - Pull Up To My Bumper

 

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Paris Fashion Week

 

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Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2016/2017

Saint Laurent shut down Paris Fashion Week with the unveiling of their fall winter collection. The show was held at the new home for the house of YSL in a 17th century mansion which is now the couture house for the brand and home to all YSL shows. The collection featured an array of bold statement pieces utilizing the element of chi'c glamour the items shone as the models cascaded down the runway. mini dresses, tulip skirts, jumpsuits, disco skinny trousers, jackets and big shoulder dresses were all on display with a mixed color pallet using dark shimmery blacks, with silvers, hot pinks, gold, red and blue. The collection gives a modern 80's disco vibe taking us back to Studio 54 with great detailing and timeless embellishments, an amazing and simply beautiful collection. 

Woman Crush Wednesday

 

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#WCW Naomi Campbell

Today our #WCW is the insanely beautiful super-model/actress and entrepreneur 'Naomi Campbell'. 'Naomi's' career began when she was 15 when scouted by the head of 'Synchro Model Agency' while shopping in 'Covent Garden'; her career took off swiftly gracing the covers of 'Elle, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar' and many many more high profile publications. Throughout the 90's 'Naomi' was declared the reigning megamodel and is still looked at at this today having achieved so much throughout her career. Its not just modelling however that put 'Naomi Campbell' on the map, she stared in numerous music videos for some of the worlds top recording artists including 'Michael Jackson, George Michael, Duran Duran, Madonna, Jay Z and U2'. 'Naomi' is also an author releasing several books and biography's and a total of sixteen fragrances and growing. 'Naomi Campbell' has also shown throughout the years she is an activist giving back to an abundance of charities over the years including 'Nelson Mandela's Children Fund, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Fashion For Relief' and many more. 'Naomi' is not only a beautiful face but a beautiful soul, a strong fearless and inspirational woman the reasons as to why shes our Woman Crush Wednesday.