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Luella Bartley
Luella Dayrell Bartley (born 1974) is an English fashion designer, magazine editor and former journalist based in the UK. Biography A one-time journalist and fashion editor of ''British Vogue'' and Evening Standard newspaper, Bartley first attended the further education arts college, Warwickshire College Group, Warwickshire School of Arts, before gaining a place at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and launched her eponymous fashion label "Luella" in 1999 with a collection entitled "Daddy, I want a Pony" at a friend's (Steve Mackey – bassist from Pulp (band), Pulp) apartment. Bartley is a former roommate of artists Justine Frischmann and Mathangi Arulpragasam (M.I.A.). A year after her first showcase, she was awarded Britain's Young Designer of the Year award. Her designs are influenced by the Music of the United Kingdom, British music scene and have been acclaimed for her quirky, punk rock, punk inspired, often distinctly English style. Her LFW debut in Feb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stratford Upon Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon ( ), commonly known as Stratford, is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon district, in the county of Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated on the River Avon, north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and south-west of Warwick. The town is the southernmost point of the Arden area at the northern extremity of the Cotswolds. At the 2021 British census Stratford had a population of 30,495. Stratford was inhabited originally by Britons before Anglo-Saxons and remained a village before the lord of the manor, John of Coutances, set out plans to develop it into a town in 1196. In that same year, Stratford was granted a charter from King Richard I to hold a weekly market in the town, giving it its status as a market town. As a result, Stratford experienced an increase in trade and commerce as well as urban expansion. Stratford is a popular tourist destination, owing to being the birthplace and buri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week (LFW) is a clothing trade show that takes place in London, England, twice a year, in June and September. Showcasing over 250 designers to a global audience of influential media and retailers, it is one of the 'Big Four' fashion weeks, along with New York Fashion Week, New York, Milan Fashion Week, Milan, and Paris Fashion Week, Paris. History and organisation Organized by the British Fashion Council (BFC) for the London Development Agency with help from the Department for Business, Innovation, and Skills, London Fashion Week first took place in February 1984. Lynne Franks had influenced the idea of putting together the London shows into a schedule. London Fashion Week currently ranks alongside New York, Paris, and Milan as one of the 'Big Four' fashion weeks. It presents itself to funders as a trade event that also attracts significant attention from the press and benefits taxpayers. Over 5,000 press and buyers, with orders of over £100 million. A retail- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reese Witherspoon
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress and producer. She is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Reese Witherspoon, various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. ''Time (magazine), Time'' magazine named her one of the Time 100, 100 most influential people in the world in 2006 and 2015, and ''Forbes'' listed her among the Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women, world's 100 most powerful women in 2019 and 2021. In 2021, ''Forbes'' named her the List of highest-paid film actors, world's highest earning actress, and in 2023, she was named one of the richest celebrities in America with an estimated net worth of $440 million. Witherspoon began her career as a teenager, making her screen debut in ''The Man in the Moon (1991 film), The Man in the Moon'' (1991). After starring in the 1996 films ''Freeway (1996 film), Freeway'' and ''Fear (1996 film), Fear'', her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public image of Christina Aguilera, widespread public interest, she is noted for her four-octave vocal range extending into the whistle register, artistic reinventions, and incorporating controversial themes into her music. Referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Voice of a Generation", she was also named a Disney Legends, Disney Legend, in recognition of her contributions to the Walt Disney Company. After appearing on ''The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1994 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club, The All New Mickey Mouse Club'' (1993–1994), Aguilera recorded the theme song, "Reflection (song), Reflection", for the animation, animated film ''Mulan (1998 film), Mulan'' (1998) and signed a record deal with RCA Records. She rose to fame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foxy Brown (rapper)
Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978), known professionally as Foxy Brown, is an American rapper. She signed to Def Jam Recordings and released her debut studio album ''Ill Na Na'' (1996) to critical and commercial success. The album peaked at number seven on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, received RIAA certification, platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), sold over seven million units worldwide, and was supported by the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top ten single "I'll Be (Foxy Brown song), I'll Be" (featuring Jay-Z). In 1997, Brown formed the New York City-based hip hop group, The Firm (hip-hop group), The Firm alongside rappers Nas, AZ (rapper), AZ and Cormega. The group released a The Album (The Firm album), self-titled album in 1997 which peaked atop the ''Billboard'' 200 but received a mixed reception. Brown followed this with her sophomore release, ''Chyna Doll (album), Chyna Doll'' (1999), which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keira Knightley
Keira Christina Knightley ( ; born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. Known for her work in independent films and Blockbuster (entertainment), blockbusters, particularly Historical drama, period dramas, she has received List of awards and nominations received by Keira Knightley, numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, Golden Globes, and a Laurence Olivier Award. In 2018, she was appointed an Order of the British Empire, OBE at Buckingham Palace for services to drama and charity. Born in London to actors Will Knightley and Sharman Macdonald, Knightley obtained an agent at age six and initially worked in commercials and television films. Following a minor role as List of Star Wars characters#Sabé, Sabé in ''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (1999), her breakthrough came when she played a tomboy footballer in ''Bend It Like Beckham'' (2002) and co-starred in ''Love Actually'' (2003 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Stevens Sevigny ( ; born November 18, 1974) is an American actress. Known for her work in independent films with controversial or experimental themes, her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award. After graduating from high school, Sevigny found work as a model, and appeared in music videos for Sonic Youth and The Lemonheads, which helped acquire her " it girl" status. In 1995, she made her film debut in '' Kids'', and became a prominent performer in the independent film scene throughout the late 1990s, with roles in such films as 1996's '' Trees Lounge''. Sevigny rose to prominence with her portrayal of Lana Tisdel in the drama film '' Boys Don't Cry'' (1999), for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award For Best Supporting Actress. Throughout the 2000s, Sevigny appeared in supporting parts in numerous independent films, including ''American Psycho'' (2000), '' Demonlover'' (2002); '' Party Monster'' and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mischa Barton
Mischa Anne Marsden Barton (born 24 January 1986) is a British-American film, television, and stage actress. She began her career on the stage, appearing in Tony Kushner's '' Slavs!'' and took the lead in James Lapine's '' Twelve Dreams'' at New York City's Lincoln Center. She made her screen debut with a guest appearance on the American soap opera ''All My Children'' (1995), and voicing Betty Ann Bongo on the Nickelodeon cartoon series '' KaBlam!'' (1996–97). Her first major film role was as the protagonist of '' Lawn Dogs'' (1997), a drama co-starring Sam Rockwell. She appeared in major pictures such as the romantic comedy ''Notting Hill'' (1999) and M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller '' The Sixth Sense'' (1999). She also starred in the indie crime drama '' Pups'' (1999). Barton later appeared in the independent drama '' Lost and Delirious'' (2001) and guest-starred as Evan Rachel Wood's girlfriend on ABC's ''Once and Again'' (2001–02). She played Marissa Coop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sienna Miller
Sienna Rose Diana Miller (born 28 December 1981) is an American-British actress. Born in New York City and raised in London, she began her career as a photography model, appearing in the pages of Italian '' Vogue'' and for the 2003 Pirelli Calendar. Her acting breakthrough came in the 2004 films ''Layer Cake'' and '' Alfie''. She subsequently portrayed socialite Edie Sedgwick in '' Factory Girl'' (2006) and author Caitlin Macnamara in ''The Edge of Love'' (2008), and was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2008. Her role as The Baroness in '' G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra'' (2009) was followed by a brief sabbatical from the screen amid increased tabloid scrutiny. Miller returned to prominence with her role as actress Tippi Hedren in the 2012 television film '' The Girl'', for which she was nominated for the BAFTA Television Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film. She has since starred in several notable fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Kate Paltrow ( ; born September 27, 1972) is an American actress and businesswoman. The daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, she established herself as a leading lady appearing in mainly mid-budget and period films during the 1990s and early 2000s, before transitioning to blockbusters and franchises. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Paltrow gained notice for her early work in films such as '' Seven'' (1995), '' Emma'' (1996), '' Sliding Doors'' (1998), and '' A Perfect Murder'' (1998). She garnered wider acclaim for her role as Viola de Lesseps in the historical romance '' Shakespeare in Love'' (1998) which earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. This was followed by roles in '' The Talented Mr. Ripley'' (1999), ''The Royal Tenenbaums'' (2001), and ''Shallow Hal'' (2001). She made her West End debut in the David Auburn play ''Proof'' (2003) earning a Laurence Olivier Award f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman. With over 30 million records sold worldwide, she was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including Soul music, soul, rhythm and blues, reggae, and jazz. Winehouse was a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra in her youth, signing to Simon Fuller's 19 Management in 2002 and soon recording a number of songs before signing a publishing deal with EMI. She also formed a working relationship with producer Salaam Remi through these record publishers. Winehouse's debut album, ''Frank (Amy Winehouse album), Frank'', was released in 2003. Many of the album's songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two Cover version, covers, were co-written by Winehouse. ''Frank'' was a critical and commercial success in the UK, and beyond, and was nominated for the UK's Mercury Prize. The song "Stronger Than Me" won her the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lily Allen
Lily Rose Beatrice Allen (born 2 May 1985) is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. List of awards and nominations received by Lily Allen, Her accolades include a Brit Award, alongside nominations for a Grammy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. Allen's musical career began in 2005 when she was signed to Regal Recordings and began publishing her vocal recordings on the social networking site Myspace. Their popularity resulted in airplay on BBC Radio 1. Her 2006 debut commercial single, "Smile (Lily Allen song), Smile", reached number one on the UK Singles Chart by July of that year and received List of music recording certifications, double Platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Allen's debut studio album, ''Alright, Still'' (2006), was met with positive critical reception, peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart, and sold over 2.6 million copies worldwide. The album also yielded a Grammy Award nomination for Grammy Award for Best Alternat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
