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The Trend: A "Legendary" Episode

This week, Victoria has a one-on-one with two legends in music! Living legend Dione Warwick opens up about her casual-chic style, and John Legend is stumped by one of Victoria’s questions about his signature style. Watch John's legendary reply! 

Check out this week’s featured trends:

Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Tat Stripe Peasant Top

Vince Long Sleeve V-Neck Pocket Tee

Versace Collection Trend Fit Denim

Givenchy Men’s Sunglasses

 

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New Brand Spotlight: Givenchy

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Givenchy is an international luxury brand, known worldwide for its haute couture, ready-to-wear collections and fashion accessories.

The brand's design philosophy for its eyewear embraces aristocracy, chic, irony, sensuality and personality. Givenchy strikes a careful balance between character and femininity, seduction and refinement.

Ignite your mood for contemporary luxury with one of its leading purveyors; Givenchy.

Rocking Rock Star Style: Incorporate Some Flair into your Everyday Style

How do you incorporate a little rock star flair into your everyday style? Add all the things synonymous with rock glam (leather, straps and studs) and don them on your feet.

The right combination of leather and suede makes the newest pair of Cesare Paciotti pumps a great choice. The contrasting gold plated cuffs around the heels and platform resemble the kind of cuffs a rock star would wear on their arms, while the black leather reminds us of those traditional black pants worn by music moguls. The five inch heel and additional platform make these heels dangerously cool.

If you can't get enough leather and suede, try Givenchy's newest black lace-up peep toes. These daring duds feature an exposed back zipper and lace up high shaft resembling a bondage inspired corset. Givenchy also offers a cute pair of black ankle boots. (Made entirely of leather, of course!) These rock star booties feature a unique weave contrast against the smooth leather upper. They also expose the toes with their peep toe style adding a touch of class to its edgy style.

Giuseppe Zanotti designs always seem to resemble rock and roll. Their new stiletto booties feature all the right details, including leather, zippers and fringe, oh my! Elizabeth and James new Layla heels are nothing short of a show stopping spectacular. Featuring an exposed back zipper and an impeccable stud embellishment, these heels are the ones to rock these season. While the cut-out detailing against the soft pewter leather is like the big closing to a great show.

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Mesmerizing Metallics!

You’re gold baby! And you’ve hit the jackpot for magnificent metallics, sparkling silver and glamorously glistening gold! A thrilling treasure of glistening goodies awaits you at couture.zappos.com . So turn up the electricity and give your vivaciousness some vibrant voltage!

Alexander McQueen amazes season after season with his alchemical allure. This season is no exception.

Alexander McQueen ‘s enchanting elegance will idolize your immortal beauty and position yourself on a prominent plateau of passion wearing these coveted copper metallic ankle strap platform sandals with wicked wishbone buckles. Enhance the intoxicating dream with this copper bag and emerge from the burning beauty baptized in the alluring ashes of Alexander McQueen !

Cast a stylish spell and invoke an incantation of intense interest with the bewitching blue metallics available with the magic of Alexander McQueen . Find fortunate fascination featuring this sandal with wonderful wishbone buckles and match with the elegant elixir of this memorable blue metallic clutch and this copper clutch .

Conspire to become captivating creature. Blow minds and blast off into the opulent outer limits and soar with sublime style wearing the victorious Venusian vibrancy of these premier platforms by Emilo Pucci !

Are you a glamorous gold digger? Then go for the gold and set your sights on these sublime styles that will satisfy any siren!

Arm your allure with ammunition to go in for the kill. Ready…aim…and explode in enchantment wielding these wonderful sandals by Givenchy .

Lock yourself up in luxury and throw away the key! Keep your private possessions and scandalous secrets imprisoned in the stylish splendor of the lovely D&G Dolce and Gabbana ‘Lily’ satchel or grace yourself with the gorgeous glamor of this beautiful bag by D&G Dolce & Gabbana .

Diane Von Furstenberg memorable Moore gold wedges are any girl’s dream come true!

If you love flats, these Juicy Couture Adore flats with a beautiful butterfly accent are flat out fabulous!

But if you want to steal the scene, we suggest you orchestrate an opulent obsession with the most hedonistic heist of passionate pizzazz! Pluck prominent power with precision and linger in the luxurious larceny of this couture caper with these provocative platform sandals by DSquared2 !

If you’re longing for the silver screen then stylishly soar into the next century starring in these sultry sandals by Donna Karan !

You’re fans will find you fascinatingly fabulous in these prominent Donna Karan crackled silver puzzle metallic wedges .

Shower yourself with the shimmering riches and tempting treasures available at couture.zappos.com !

Importance of Clothing in Film: Breakfast at Tiffanys

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is, of course, one of the most iconic films for fashion of all time. It brought us the little black dress and the conviction that anyone can pursue their dream of being a New York socialite no matter how unlikely and have an oddly great time in the process.

The story of the film’s costumes, however, is one of legendary Hollywood revenge. Just like in Hepburn’s earlier film Sabrina, Givenchy had been hired to design her gowns. After all, Hepburn was a former model of his, and he loved the idea of a rising star showing off his clothes. Givenchy became, of course, the creator of the little black dress for which Breakfast at Tiffany’s is so famous.

Sabrina, however, had led to cruel results for Givenchy, when Edith Head, the costume designer who hadn’t designed all of the costumes (or any of the real standout show pieces used in the Paris sequences) won an Oscar for Givenchy’s work and never acknowledged his part in the film’s look. The studio even helped her cover it up! So when it was time for Head and Givenchy to work on the same project again, Givenchy made a point to protect his interests. Head’s credit line on the film wound up being merely “wardrobe supervisor,” which was a huge demotion for her.

Don’t feel too bad for Head though, not only did she win more Oscars than any other woman and garner an amazing thirty-four nominations in her career, she got her first costume design job in film using sketches she’d borrowed from someone else!

Luckily we can all borrow the idea of the little black dress from this classic film, and there’s truly no better time than now, with the current resurgence of interest in late-50s and early 60s vintage looks thanks to the current crop of Hollywood period pieces, which should ensure that sophisticated simplicity is a major fashion statement for some time to come.

DAILY TREND - DRIVING SHOES

Ah, the driving shoe. You know, that status symbol leather mocassin-like shoe that slides on — no laces, no buckles — rich leather, nubby bottom. Think of a well-made shoe, soft and flexible, perfect for walking or driving distances like this one by Givenchy. Seriously, they go with jeans and a tee, slacks and blazer, or good old fashioned khakis, polo and a sweater around the shoulders. Connecticut or Malibu anyone?

FASHION TIDBIT: GIVENCHY'S FINE TUNING

He sings a falsetto that makes many gasp (wondering if it is painful to do so I’m sure), has a ‘sexy back’, dances, produces, acts — well, if you call it that. Yes, I’m discussing Justin Timberlake and his newest assignment, being the new face for Givenchy Parfums’ men’s fragrance. I suppose since his tour is finished, his clothing line William Rast is sailing along, and his current squeeze is away in London filming, he thought why not (we know he doesn’t need the money). As for Givenchy, this a great coo for them, because Justin has a built-in audience. With that will come thousands of screaming fans — 13 to 40 — rushing the international doors to get the fragrance, and thousands more of amors, significant others, drowning in the scent to keep their partners happy. Cha-ching!