Goddess of love - the worlds new G.U.Y?

A worldwide rush of excitement is in the air, as earlier this morning Lady Gaga surprised us all when she released teasers of her new video for the latest single G.U.Y. I thought it would be interesting to try and predict what this video would me made up of. Take the concept... Aphrodite surrounded by her servants or lovers? I think not... Look a little more in depth and you will realise that Gaga is actually posing as Aphrodite (the goddess of love) surrounded by her offspring (Himeros and Eros). 

I found that the initial concept for the video has a slight connotation with this thesis by William Blake Richmond (1953) then again, this is a fashion blog and not a history blog.

Looking at some of the outfit Gaga presents in these teasers, we see two swimsuits... A black, PVC, panel cut swimsuit and also a metallic gold, ribbed, fibre flaked swimsuit... Both of which bear string resemblance to this old outfit, which I sure you don't remember...

That's right, she's bringing out the old guns again. Will this mean another hit, or will people sense that's she's desperate to make it back again with another outlandish yet stylish video? One thing for sure is that she will be taking influence from Donatella this time. Of course I love this woman, and Donatella just as much, but I'm sure your career outside Versace still exists.

Here are a few photos to refresh your memory when it comes to Versace and their sleek, panel tops and dresses, and again with the sketches Donatella thought up way back in the day, for all of those who think the Gaga-tella trend is brand new.

Opening the door to a better year...

So. I've only just sat down not he train home from work to see these exciting snaps just before the Versace Fall/Winter collection 14. Come back tomorrow at 7:00GMT for live reviews of the collection!

Versace - Falling back into the spotlight... Yet again

If those winter blues have left you thinking about summer a little more each morning, then I’ll have to be the bearer of bad news. In the fashion world, AW14 is walking off catwalks around the globe. One haus that has caught the attention of the world, fashion and fiscal alike, is Versace.

The fashion giant has commanded the attention of the fashion world since it’s inception in 1978 (The first boutique followed and opened the same year, in Milan’s Via Della Spiga). It was however, not until the mid 90′s that Gianni Versace saw his fashion haus reach celebrity status. In 1994 Elizabeth Hurley wore a split-side, black Versace gown. It was at the time, referred to as ‘that dress’ when she accompanied Hugh Grant, to the movie premiere of ‘Four Weddings and A Funeral’. The dress comprised of a simple, deep vee, black dress accompanied by the finest Italian design and tailoring. It did however catch the attention of the media and public alike. The dress was designed to be held together by oversized, gold pins (of course bearing Versace’s signature ‘Eros’ logo). The dress was also rumoured to be party responsible for launching Hurley onto the global media stage. Many saw the dress as ‘Overtly sexually charged and revealing’, and in response to this, she replied; “Unlike many other designers, Versace designs clothes to celebrate the female form rather than eliminate it”.

This season sees the relaunch of that classic Versace look. Indeed a celebration of the female form, Donatella crafts party wear with beautiful cuts and low drops, designed to embrace and flaunt the female form in all of its beauty. Of course there are pieces in the collection that bear Versace’s signature gold Eros, however you will see the majority of party wear in the book has actually moved away from extrovert embellishments. Although avant garde, a level of classic feminism remains.

One outfit that really struck me from this collection, is of course the jacket donned by Naomi Cambell. Having opened and closed the Pre Fall 2014 catwalk show, she seems to be Donatella's weapon of choice. Having a mix of what seemed to be suede and leather patching, the jacket is seamlessly crafted together with a barrage of gold staples, and decorative studs. Of course keeping vintage alive by embracing 80′s style, high rising shoulder pads and the adjacent drops in cleavage and the thigh. Perfectly finished with the signature Versace Eros pendant, of course re invented for the season.

Needless to say that I love this branch of the collection, I am, on the other hand, slightly disappointed in the lack of flamboyance. Versace has strived on re inventing new ways to shock. This however seems like a step backwards in that respect, and forwards in the haus 'Playing it safe'. Maybe I should send Ms Versace a bedazzler gun for Christmas? Or perhaps just remind her the importance of making statements with her garments, and not reviving the careers of retired models?