Exclusive: Elleuk.com talks to Naomi Watts
Last night Naomi Watts hosted a spectacular party for Calvin Klein at the quintessential fashion meets art event. Held in a warehouse space with steel staircases and neon lighting, live art installations by British artist Martin Creed were shown, dramatic orchestral music played and there was catwalk on which to view Calvin Klein's spring 08 collection. Plus a black, not red carpet, was laid out for arriving stars including Mary Kate Olsen, Alice Dellal and Bianca Jagger.
However this was not a party in New York, or even L.A but right here in blightly, on a foggy Monday night in London's Marylebone. The event was to celebrate art and to highlight Calvin Klein's collaborations with artists around the world.Yesterday it was the turn of conceptual artist Martin Creed and his human sculptures (some very attractive models in Calvin Klein!) "Besides being a briliant artist, what Martin does is so close to what we do" revealed Francisco Costa, Creative Director of Calvin Collection, on the black carpet. " He extracts the essence of a place, and so do we. It's about reduction and minimalism, as are we", he told us. And the host for the event, Oscar nominee and a good friend of Francisco, Naomi Watts agreed. "Francisco's clothes are so sleek and elegant, I'm a big fan", she told us. But just how is she back in the super sleek and slim designs just 3 months after giving birth to her first baby, son Alexander? "Good underwear!" is the secret according to Naomi, who wore a form fitting black shift, accessorised with wrists full of chunky gold bracelets and cuffs, strappy black courts and a slick of beetroot lipstick. Very ladylike, very chic and very Calvin Klein!
By Laurelle Gilbert
Posted: 16th October 2007
You heard it hear first: London's legendary denim boutique run by jean genie Donna Ida is launching online.
From next month the treasures of Donna Ida in Knightsbridge will be available to buy online. The website will stock 20 premium and designer denim labels including Stella McCartney's new jeans - which are hitting stores right now. The site will also feature a 'Denim Dilema' section which will offer advice on which fit is right for which shape.
Until now the store has been a mecca for denim fans in London and for anyone visiting the capital wanting to find the perfect pair of jeans. Now you can get the Donna Ida experience anywhere in the world.
'We have built up such a great fan base of customers in store, a lot of whom travel and want to refer us to their friends and want to keep up with the latest trends while they are out of the country' Donna told us.
But will the online experience be the same as the service Donna provides in store? 'Our new website provides answers to all denim dilemmas and features a denim diary updated regularly to keep customers abreast of street trends and customer preferences. Plus now [you] can shop with us 24 hours a day even if they cant get to the store.'
The new www.donnaida.com goes live on September 1st.
By Laurelle Gilbert
Posted: 20th August 2008
