Style Icon: Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese may wow the world with her glam burlesque act, but her fabulous off-stage style is what I love best. She always looks regal and stunning with her dramatic coloring and retro glam style. These are some of my favorite looks.

Dita Von Teese wearing Roland Mouret black dress at the ELLE Style Awards 2006.



Dita Von teese wearing Vivienne Westwood red dress.



Dita Von Teese in Silver gown.



Dita Von Teese in a fuschia gown at the Peach John "Very Lingerie Premium Party" in Tokyo, Japan.



Dita Von Teese in Julien Mac Donald's burgundy dress while she attends The Blush Ball in London, England.



Dita Von Teese in a black and white Dolce & Gabbana dress.

Rihanna leads the style pack as Paris Fashion Week draws to a close

Rihanna's recent trip to France has been a busy one. As well as performing a one-off set at the exclusive Swarovski party, the singing sensation was a fixture at the week's fashion shows - and certainly wasn't missing out on any of the weekend runway action. On Saturday she was on hand to check out John Galliano's vision for this autumn/winter.

Joining the Umbrella star in the front row was Mary-Kate Olsen. The US TV starlet and teen style icon was busy picking up tips for the fashion-themed coffee table book Influence she's working on with twin sister Ashley. Busy Charlie's Angels actress Lucy Liu stopped by, too, before heading over to watch Lanvin's latest ready-to-wear collection with elegant mum-to-be Jessica Alba.

The most star-studded crowd assembled the following day, though, as New York designer Marc Jacobs brought Paris Fashion Week to a close. Checking out Marc's new collection for Louis Vuitton were Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, Bond girl Gemma Arterton and Resident Evil actress Milla Jovovich. Joining the screen beauties front row were burlesque artist Dita Von Teese, rapper Kanye West - currently working on his own fashion line - and Secretary star Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Paris Haute Couture Week 2008: Giorgio Armani Prive

Giorgio Armani gave couture a sophisticated shake up during his Prive show in Paris Monday night.

The Italian designer showed a more wearable side to fashion's stereotypically over the top art with tailored skirt suits and tight fitting bodices.

Glamour was added to this sexed up office look with layers of ruffled organza hem lines, oversized bows and huge high collars.

Armani also showed off the new must-have 'bulb' skirt- which is tight around the curve of the hip with gathered ruffles at the knee giving e a hint of Paris' Can-can legacy.

Shoes were high with ankle breakingly thin heels, make up dark and smoky and hair in slicked back curls to complete the feminine-power look.

The Prive show was held at Palais du Chaillot by the Eiffel Tower and attracted an A-list audience including actress Hilary Swank, burlesque star Dita Von Teese and screen idol Sophia Loren.

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Check out Armani's collection below:

Stella McCartney 2007's 'Designer of the Year' at the British Fashion Awards

The annual British Fashion Awards named Stella McCartney as the Designer of the Year at the Westminster's Lawrence Hall London on November 27. She had bested two other nominees in her category, Luella Bartley and Anya Hindmarch to take the most sought after award, which acknowledges the leading British designer of couture, ready-to-wear, knitwear or accessories.

"My team really deserve this," said Stella as she collected her prize. "I couldn't possibly manage with three children under the age of three without them."

Here are the other winners of this year's awards....

Christopher Kane won the New Designer of the Year, with actress Margo Stilley.


Model of the Year winner, Agyness Deyn in her long, ragged-trained Giles black dress.


Anya Hindmarch, winner of the Designer Brand of the Year award, with actress Emilia Fox.


Christopher Bailey, winner of the Menswear Designer of the Year award.


Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig won Best Red Carpet Designer for their label, Marchesa.


Vivienne Westwood was honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design award.

Several celebrities were also in attendance for the BFA....

Lily Allen whose stunning pink strapless dress is also designed by Giles.


Kimberly Stewart


Kelly Osbourne in a regal scarlet gown.


Dita Von Teese in a gold squinned dress by Marchesa.