Year after year, Kate Winslet's quiet confidence makes her the one to watch on the red carpet at the Academy Awards. The 37-year-old Brit, who won Best Actress Oscar in 2009 for The Reader, first made an impression on March 24, 2002, when she wore a red Ben de Lisi gown. Winslet's one-shoulder, flower strap gown topped numerous best-dressed lists. Cosmopolitan raved that the design was "ultra-flattering on Kate" and noted that "it's a great color for her very fair skin and strawberry blond hair." Five years later, [...]...
- 2/21/2013
- by Zach Johnson
- Us Weekly
Mr England’s Vaughan Bailey, star of upcoming Sky Living reality show ‘Hunks’, helped launch an exclusive range of kids t-shirts today in aid of Nspcc.
Nine Debenhams fashion designers, including FrostFrench, Ted Baker, Julien Macdonald and Ben de Lisi, have been involved in the range. All proceeds from the t-shirts will be donated to the charity.
Vaughan Bailey said: “I’m a big supporter of the work the Nspcc does to help vulnerable children and young people. I know first hand what it’s like to go through tough times as a young person after my parent’s split up. The sale of these t-shirts will make a real difference to the Nspcc’s child protection work.”
Svetlana Kirov, Nspcc Head of corporate partnerships, said: “We’re grateful to Debenhams and their designers for creating such a wide-range of t-shirts in aid of the Nspcc. All the money raised...
Nine Debenhams fashion designers, including FrostFrench, Ted Baker, Julien Macdonald and Ben de Lisi, have been involved in the range. All proceeds from the t-shirts will be donated to the charity.
Vaughan Bailey said: “I’m a big supporter of the work the Nspcc does to help vulnerable children and young people. I know first hand what it’s like to go through tough times as a young person after my parent’s split up. The sale of these t-shirts will make a real difference to the Nspcc’s child protection work.”
Svetlana Kirov, Nspcc Head of corporate partnerships, said: “We’re grateful to Debenhams and their designers for creating such a wide-range of t-shirts in aid of the Nspcc. All the money raised...
- 4/4/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Kate Middleton has reportedly chosen British designer Bruce Oldfield to create her wedding dress. There had been speculation the 28-year-old future queen, who is set to marry Prince William on April 29, would choose her favorite label Issa to design the gown but designer Ben de Lisi is adamant Bruce has been handed the task.
"There are lots of rumors, but I've heard it is Bruce Oldfield," he told Telegraph newspaper. "I'm absolutely certain I won't get chosen; I'm sure I'm not in the running."
American-born Ben, whose gowns have been worn by Kate Winslet, Helena Bonham Carter and Angelica Huston, also revealed he feels sorry for Kate because the whole world will be waiting to judge her wedding outfit. He said, "Kate has to do what's right for Kate. It's never going to be easy for her because the whole world is looking at her. She has a lot of boxes to tick.
"There are lots of rumors, but I've heard it is Bruce Oldfield," he told Telegraph newspaper. "I'm absolutely certain I won't get chosen; I'm sure I'm not in the running."
American-born Ben, whose gowns have been worn by Kate Winslet, Helena Bonham Carter and Angelica Huston, also revealed he feels sorry for Kate because the whole world will be waiting to judge her wedding outfit. He said, "Kate has to do what's right for Kate. It's never going to be easy for her because the whole world is looking at her. She has a lot of boxes to tick.
- 12/11/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
The British Design Council rethinks hospital design from top to...uh...bottom.
The London-based American fashion designer Ben De Lisi can usually be found creating jersey knits for Debenham’s or red-carpet looks for Kate Winslet. But a recent joint commission by Britain’s Department of Health and Design Council had the Long Island–born Pratt grad turning his eye to a rather neglected area of style: the hospital gown. As part of the Design for Patient Dignity program, which asked six teams of designers as well as health-care specialists from London’s Royal College of Art to rethink aspects of the hospital experience to allow for greater privacy, De Lisi came up with the Universal Gown. Rather than opening at the back and risking exposed bums at every turn, De Lisi's gown fastens via small snaps lining the seams and sleeves, so that it can open for doctor and...
The London-based American fashion designer Ben De Lisi can usually be found creating jersey knits for Debenham’s or red-carpet looks for Kate Winslet. But a recent joint commission by Britain’s Department of Health and Design Council had the Long Island–born Pratt grad turning his eye to a rather neglected area of style: the hospital gown. As part of the Design for Patient Dignity program, which asked six teams of designers as well as health-care specialists from London’s Royal College of Art to rethink aspects of the hospital experience to allow for greater privacy, De Lisi came up with the Universal Gown. Rather than opening at the back and risking exposed bums at every turn, De Lisi's gown fastens via small snaps lining the seams and sleeves, so that it can open for doctor and...
- 3/26/2010
- by Jill Singer
- Fast Company
Actor nominated for breakthrough role in An Education has already won fistful of awards including a Bafta
For all those who consider that James Cameron's blue avatars will be the stars of this year's ceremony, more style-savvy observers say the film industry's big night will have only one fairytale princess: Britain's great hope for a best actress Oscar, Carey Mulligan. The 24-year-old, nominated for her breakthrough role in An Education, has already won a fistful of awards, including a Bafta, for her performances, and gained a nickname, Dame Carey, thanks to a manner and tone of voice reminiscent of a young Judi Dench.
But the actor has also turned heads on the red carpets with her chic pixie cut and quirky fashion choices. From a ruched red strapless Lanvin at the Screen Actors Guild awards, to inky blue Nina Ricci with a rhinestone headband at the Golden Globes, to the...
For all those who consider that James Cameron's blue avatars will be the stars of this year's ceremony, more style-savvy observers say the film industry's big night will have only one fairytale princess: Britain's great hope for a best actress Oscar, Carey Mulligan. The 24-year-old, nominated for her breakthrough role in An Education, has already won a fistful of awards, including a Bafta, for her performances, and gained a nickname, Dame Carey, thanks to a manner and tone of voice reminiscent of a young Judi Dench.
But the actor has also turned heads on the red carpets with her chic pixie cut and quirky fashion choices. From a ruched red strapless Lanvin at the Screen Actors Guild awards, to inky blue Nina Ricci with a rhinestone headband at the Golden Globes, to the...
- 3/5/2010
- by Amelia Hill
- The Guardian - Film News
Designer Ben de Lisi is closing his eponymous womenswear line in June, along with his flagship London store, it has been announced. The London-based American Fashion designer will now focus on his interior design business.
Despite closing down his main line, he will continue to produce his best-selling Bdl by Ben de Lisi collection for Debenhams. The designer will also work on painting and sculpting for a one-man art show, which he hopes to debut in the West End in the autumn.
Ben told Vogue: "This is a very exciting time for me, as I have decided that I would like to take life a bit easier and concentrate on the very many other aspects of the Ben de Lisi brand."
"Ben de Lisi is not only about red carpet dresses - it is much, much more. I am so excited to be in this enviable position to do what...
Despite closing down his main line, he will continue to produce his best-selling Bdl by Ben de Lisi collection for Debenhams. The designer will also work on painting and sculpting for a one-man art show, which he hopes to debut in the West End in the autumn.
Ben told Vogue: "This is a very exciting time for me, as I have decided that I would like to take life a bit easier and concentrate on the very many other aspects of the Ben de Lisi brand."
"Ben de Lisi is not only about red carpet dresses - it is much, much more. I am so excited to be in this enviable position to do what...
- 5/13/2009
- icelebz.com
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