Florence Welch shares details of her obsession with Vilshenko’s prints and her customised Coachella catsuit, while Carolina Herrera says a white shirt is her wardrobe staple.
The Florence and the Machine front-woman loves the label for its vivid prints and has stocked up on many items.
She said, ”I saw these printed dresses in a magazine and became obsessed with them, then tracked down the label, Vilshenko, online. They make the most amazing dresses with vintage-inspired prints and a modern cut. I’m such an uber-fan.”
The British star recently performed at the Coachella festival in California and she admits she gave her on-stage outfit some serious thought.
She told vogue.com of her sartorial choice, ”A custom designed Hannah Marshall catsuit covered with Swarovski crystals. It took quite a few fittings with Hannah, and I think people were probably awake for days sewing on these crystals. I wore a Alex Noble catsuit for my British and European tours, so the catsuit has crept back into my wardrobe. I wanted something really special for Coachella. Hannah sent over the most beautiful water-themed mood board before she finished the design – it was all about capturing movement. There’s a huge floating cape attached to the catsuit that is gorgeous and floaty.”
The designer is famous for her beautiful gowns which have been worn by a host of celebrities including Renée Zellweger, Amy Adams and Tina Fey and also designed the wedding dress for ‘Twilight Saga’ character Bella Swan but Carolina takes a more laid back approach to clothes herself.
She explained to aarp.org, ”I love them and I’ve worn them all my life. They are my security blanket, as they say. They make me feel secure, and I can match them up with anything. They’re very feminine, and when I’m getting dressed in the morning and can’t decide what to wear, a white blouse always fits the bill. They also bring back happy memories. As a child, I wore white blouses to school, and I remember them always being ready and perfectly ironed.
”They go better than anything else with certain outfits, short skirts as well as pants, and even long evening skirts. They’re also very flattering, because they light up one’s face.”
However, Carolina, 73, doesn’t believe style comes from the clothes people wear but rather how they are worn.
She added, ”True style money can’t buy. Style is something subtle that shows in small details. Clothes have to look neat, well-ironed, buttons in perfect condition. I’m always saying that about clothes. What good does it do you to wear an expensive dress if one of the buttons is falling off or if it hasn’t been properly ironed? Or to wear really expensive shoes if they’re dusty and scuffed?”
