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Celebrities Wearing Couture On The Red Carpet Is Putting Customers Off

Naomi Mdudu — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:00:00 BST

Designers have long dressed celebrities in their ready-to-wear collections for the red carpet and increasingly, we've seen more celebrities wearing couture too (think Emma Stone in Chanel and Katy Perry in Elie Saab couture) but it looks like that's about to change.

Earlier on this week the New York Times' Cathy Horyn wrote a piece discussing the differentiating factors between ready-to-wear and couture. In the piece she spoke to Karl Lagerfeld, who explained that couture is 'not a red-carpet opportunity,' which isn't something particularly new. What was interesting, though, was when he revealed that Chanel have 'had clients cancel an order after seeing their dress on a celebrity.' Thinking about it, you can understand why. Who would want to see a dress they have spent major dollars on splashed across the tabloids and the subject of conversation on Lorraine?

Over the last few months exclusivity has been the buzz word amongst luxury brands trying to tap into the higher echelon of customers while expanding at the same time. If that is going to be the way forward, the world of couture and celebrity aren't necessarily the best bedfellows.

Quote Me: Karl Lagerfeld On The Problem With Red Carpet Dressing

Naomi Mdudu — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 BST

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Now, everyone is bought … Most of them [the actresses] have contracts [to wear the clothes].

”He told the Telegraph

Quote Me: Don't Arrive On The Red Carpet At The Same Time As Beyoncé, Says Coco Rocha

Naomi Mdudu — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:00:00 BST

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I’ve made the mistake in years gone by of showing up a little late to the event, right when the Beyoncés and J. Los of the world are having their moment - then you have photographers screaming for you to get out of the way! So this year I came nice and early.

”She told People

Quote Me: Haider Ackermann On Dressing Celebrities

Naomi Mdudu — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT

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I think the volume that is going on with the red carpet is kind of a prostitution. You just throw the clothes to the people. I like to develop a relationship. Certainly in America it’s very important that lots of actresses are wearing your clothes, and it helps your sales. It doesn’t feel honest to me. If I haven’t met a person before, if I don’t know what she’s about, if I don’t have any connection to her, why should I do it?

”He told WWD

Rate or Slate: Madonna Looked Playful But Elegant In Vionnet

Naomi Mdudu — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:13:40 BST

I've never been the biggest fan of Madonna's red carpet looks but I was pleasantly suprised by what she wore to attend the Venice Film Festival this week.

At the event to celebrate the screening of her film 'W.E' she opted for this elegant but fun pale blue Vionnet dress with butterfly detail teamed with 40s-style curls and red lips.

Are you as impressed as us with her look?

All Of The Looks From The 2011 Teen Choice Awards

Naomi Mdudu — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:50:44 BST

Last night was the 2011 Teen Choice Awards. Unfortunately there wasn't many strong looks. Zoe Saldana, the Kardashians and Rachel Bilson were amongst the best, but we want to know which looks are your favourite.

See more after the jump

Quote Me: Blake Lively On Getting Ready For A Red Carpet Event

Naomi Mdudu — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:00:00 BST

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I like it to be easy. I don’t feel like I have to do so much with hair and makeup, because I’m the mannequin for these beautiful clothes, so I never want to do anything too distracting. Most of the time, I put my hair in a ballerina bun, and I take it down and it’s wavy, and then I leave. I feel shy when people are fussing on me. And my diet of choice before events is a chicken potpie from Tea & Sympathy, because they never have enough food at these things

”She told US Glamour

Jill Hilbrenner — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:35:28 GMT

Rate or Slate: Jessica Biel Wears Emilio Pucci

Naomi Mdudu — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:30:00 BST

Jessica Biel is undoubtedly a classic beauty but her red carpet choices can often leave a lot to be desired. She wore this beautiful Emilio Pucci gown yesterday to the premiere of 'The A-Team' but beautiful dress aside, I can help but feel disappointed.

What do you think?

Quote Me: Lady Gaga Isn't A Fan Of Red Carpets

Naomi Mdudu — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:55:40 BST

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To be honest with you, I don’t give a f*** about red carpets, and I never do them. I don’t like them. First of all - how could any of these outfits possibly look good with an ugly red carpet under them? It’s just visually horrid.

”Via The Times