The fashion industry is one of the most fundamental expressions of human art and culture, and amassing $300 billion in revenue annually, it is also one of the most lucrative. But, what does it take, at the other end of the chain, to make it so successful? Sadly, quite a bit; so much that its environmental foot print is barely sustainable. It takes the resources of healthy ecosystems—fresh water, clean air, thriving biodiversity, productive land—and the stability of socially just societies. As it has now become the third most environmentally damaging industry in the world, one might wonder ...

There's a fine line between melancholic and morbid, a light division between pulling at your heartstrings and simply going too far. Thankfully, Funeral Suits know how to tread this line. A Dublin oriented four piece, the band's output thus far has been epic in size, scale and construction with famed producer Stephen Street on hand to lend them a few tips. Not that they need it. Funeral Suits come buoyed with the confidence of a band who simply know where their limits are - and how to brush past them. Debut album 'Lily Of The Valley' is set to ...

With Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations taking place from the 2nd to the 5th June, it’s safe to say that British fashion is honouring Her Majesty's sixty year reign in style. Both the designer world and the high street are creating magical pieces to commemorate the last six decades of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. One major fashion figure has designed a very special fashion capsule collection; Vivienne Westwood has created nine elegant dresses with that British heritage feel. The dresses include the British colours: royal red, bold blue, wondrous white, as well as smouldering grey, pretty ...

God Bless America (USA 2011) Regia : Bobcat Goldthwait Cast : Joel Murray, Tara Lynne Barr, Melinda Page Hamilton, Mackenzie Brooke Smith, Rich McDonald, Aris Alvarado, Maddie Hasson Genere : American (kill) idol Se ti piace guarda anche : Assassini nati – Natural Born Killers, South Park, Hesher, Gangster Story, La rabbia giovane Ormai nessuno parla più di niente. Non fanno altro che vomitare tutto quello che hanno visto in TV, sentito alla radio, o guardato su Internet. Quando è stata l'ultima volta che hai avuto una conversazione senza che qualcuno stesse messaggiando o fissando uno schermo? Una conversazione su qualcosa che non fosse ...

The glitz & the glamour – and the credible pizzazz – has just been re-injected with poise & punch across an Original and fruity Timo Juuti & Hector 87 remix distinguishably. Let the pandemonium ensue. ‘Sahailua’ is available from Beatport now. … Continue reading →

This week's round up of the tracks I haven't had the space to post... Jaill From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States In a perfect example of synchronicity Milwaukee indie trio Jaill's laid back, crackly power pop Perfect Ten is a perfect 10 out of 10! Go Try   Jaill - Perfect Ten by subpop Kyla La Grange From: London, United Kingdom Haunting, beautiful pop.  Go Try   Kyla La Grange - 'Vampire Smile' (Seasfire Remix) by Stayloose Fergus & Geronimo From: Brooklyn, New York The Strange One Speaketh/Roman Tick from weird New Yorkers Fergus & Geronimo is straight up new wave that would ...

Two things that became apparent to me when first hearing “Glamour Profession” at the time when Gaucho first appeared: 1) it was about drug dealing to well-heeled clients in Southern California 2) it was Steely Dan’s most explicit excursion into disco, at the moment when disco when in its dying throes. Does having a disco beat make a song bad? [...]

Founded in 1981 by four Jewish Moroccan brothers, Guess is known for the black and white ad campaigns with the blond bombshells who own the full red lips. These models ooze sex appeal giving Guess buyers a sense of glamour. Thirty years later, for their ‘30th Anniversary Collection’, Guess have launched a 15-piece capsule which has everything from the original t-shirts with the face of Anna Nicole Smith, to the black and white gingham top originally worn by Eva Herzigova, and the Marilyn jeans that launched the brand back in 1981. The collection will be modelled by the beautiful, sexy ...

Lana Del Rey sure knows how to turn heads at a red carpet premiere! The 25-year-old sultry singer looked breathtaking in black at the Moonrise Kingdom premiere during the 65th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France yesterday. RED CARPET RECAP: Lana Del Rey Rocks A Cape At The 2012 Met Gala  Showing up wearing a long floor-length, black, strapless Alberta Feretti gown, and simple elegant diamond necklace, the "Video Games" songstress was the definition of glamour. With her over the shoulder, loose-wave styled hair and simple, but stunning make-up, there's no denying that all eyes were on Lana, and ...

UK songstress Jessie J has blown up virtually overnight with the success of her debut album Who You Are . DETAILS: Jessie J Talks About Her Bi-Sexuality In Glamour Magazine With success comes crazy requests, demands, and even wishes; and Jessie J has them all. The "Do It Like A Dude" singer stopped by Capital FM to talk about her goals, hopes, dreams and surprisingly, who she's excited to be sandwiched in between. Jessie J is hitting the stage at Capital FM's Summertime Ball concert, and she's excited to sandwich Justin Bieber and Perry">Katy Perry .  “I’m ...

Tags: Kate Middleton People magazine Featured on the front cover of the latest issue of “People” magazine is Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and her sexy new look. Has she had an ultra glam sexy new Princess makeover? The magazine goes inside Kate’s transformation into the most glamorous royal since Princess Diana. Kate’s stylist friend Nikki Pennie said, “High-level glamour [...] ( Read more... )

Words: Simon Opie I wanted to collect up some varied new music from the UK that’s been coming in to FADED GLAMOUR Towers over the last few weeks and falling into the Altrock inbox. There’s a lot going on and this is only a fraction but it’s the part I feel is really worth passing on - featuring Static Plan , Since Monroe and Dissociates . First up is Guildford band Static Plan who have a self-released and self-titled 4-Track EP just out. It’s a self-confessed blend of influences from Nine Inch Nails to Radiohead , but I like it ...

Anna Wintour must really have a serious thing for Jennifer Lopez . Coming down off being the Vogue April cover girl of the acclaimed fashion magazine, Jenny from the block is already experiencing her second go at it. PHOTOS: Jennifer Lopez Covers Glamour UK June 2012 Issue Although she is no cover girl this time around, Jennifer Lopez poses for a sultry swimsuit editorial shoot in the magazine's Olympics issue.  J.Lo. shows off her ass ets in an array of summer's best swimsuit designs for the Mario Testino-shot spread.  But In addition to having the ability to look ...

Torche – 'Harmonicraft' (UK Release: 23 April '12) // Words: Simon Opie The last time I reviewed Torche on FADED GLAMOUR I got jumped by an unknown assailant. So I approached new album 'Harmonicraft' with some trepidation. I have to say, three tracks in and trepidation had turned to a feeling of dread. But hey presto, 'Reverse Inverted' then takes the album off in a totally new, and unexpected direction – to my overwhelming relief. EP 'Songs For Singles' was the last release in question and was Torche ’s first as a three piece following the departure of guitarist Juan Montoya . For 'Harmonicraft ...

Last night was the star studded and highly anticipated premiere of What To Expect When You're Expecting , based on the book by Heidi Murkoff. The romantic dramedy is said to be a look at love through the eyes of five interconnected couples experiencing the thrills and surprises of having a baby, and ultimately coming to understand the universal truth that no matter what you plan for, life doesn't always deliver what's expected. PHOTOS: J.Lo Talks Cosmetic Surgery With Glamour Magazine We don't think that anyone knows about that in Hollywood more than Jennifer Lopez , who ...