What's In Your Handbag?
Yasmin empties her vintage Osprey Audrey handbag for In Style, giving us the inside scoop on some of her favorite products at the moment.
Yasmin
in Le Monde d'Hermès spring/summer 2011
She is featured in a one-page photo in an editorial titled "Top Crop," photographed by Horst Diekgerdes.
interview with Daily Express Day & Night
Yasmin spoke to the publication briefly about weight discrimination in the modelling industry and the increased openness of fashion shows to the general public. Read it on their website.
Ice & Diamonds Ball
Yasmin wore a silk chiffon Gucci gown to the Ice & Diamonds Ball, where her husband's band Duran Duran was among the entertainers. Clearly one of their biggest fans, she couldn't restrain herself from dancing and waving her arms during their seven song set. The black tie event raised money for Walking With the Wounded, which aims to help return wounded British soldiers to civilian life, and launched the organization's historic trek to the North Pole.
Why
Don't You...?
In the March 2011 issue of British Harpers Bazaar, Yasmin shares her "must" experiences and activities for 2011. (She also reveals her favorite track on Duran Duran's new album - to be released on CD and vinyl March 21st and 22nd!)
LFW day 5: Mary Katranztou, Marios Schwab, Aquascutum,
Roksanda Ilincic
Yasmin went solo for the last day of the autumn/winter 2011 womenswear shows of London Fashion Week, sitting front row at Mary Katrantzou, Marios Schwab, Aquascutum, and Roksanda Ilincic in a favorite Christopher Kane dress and Azzedine Alaïa shoes.
LFW day 4: 10 Downing Street reception
Yasmin and Simon Le Bon were among the guests at the annual 10 Downing Street London Fashion Week reception, which was hosted by Samantha Cameron, wife of the British Prime Minister.
LFW day 4: Peter Pilotto, Christopher Kane
Yasmin and Tallulah Le Bon spent the fourth day of London Fashion Week taking in shows by Peter Pilotto and Christopher Kane. Kane is one of Yasmin's favorite designers of late, as she donned a number of his easy-to-wear dresses at recent events.
See Yasmin talk about Kane and his designs at MyDaily and Press Association, plus a more extended interview from LondonFamilyTV where she shares her thoughts about London fashion and the shows thus far.
LFW day 3: Antonio Berardi, Richard Nicoll, Matthew
Williamson
20 February 2011
On the third day of autumn/winter 2011 London Fashion Week, Yasmin and daughter Tallulah took in shows by Antonio Berardi, Richard Nicoll, and Matthew Williamson.
See Yasmin talk about the Williamson show on ITN, Press Association, and Matthew Williamson's YouTube channels.
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LFW day 2: Jonathan Saunders
After the catwalk show for Issa, Yasmin and daughter Tallulah were guests in the front row of Jonathan Saunders's autumn/winter 2011 show.
LFW day 2: Issa London
Yasmin made a surprise appearance on the catwalk for Issa London, including closing the show arm-in-arm with designer Daniella Issa Helayal and former model Andrea Dellal. In the front row to support her were husband Simon and daughter Tallulah.
Check out the entire show @ the Issa London website and a Reuters video report.
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LFW day 1: Maria Grachvogel
Yasmin and daughter Tallulah were among the guests gracing the front row of the autumn/winter 2011 fashion show for Maria Grachvogel on the first day of this season's London Fashion Week. Yasmin, who counts herself as a longtime fan of the designer's work, was gorgeous in a navy Grachvogel jumpsuit.
See her give her post-show impressions via Grazia.
Yasmin to design dog accessories for Mungo & Maud
She told WWD about her upcoming collaboration with London-based luxury retailer Mungo & Maud. The company is known for its creation of elegant, well-designed accessories for both cats and dogs that are stylish, minimalist, and timeless. Yasmin is the owner of 3 dogs and 2 cats.
Vogue/Gucci dinner
During Paris haute couture week, Yasmin and daughter Amber attended a dinner hosted by Paris Vogue editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld in honor of Gucci creative director Frida Giannini. The star-studded event kicked off at the Gucci store on Rue Royale and moved on to the Italian Embassy at the Hôtel de la Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville.
Visit the Gucci website to see red carpet and party footage.
new Moschino campaign images
Happy New Year!
Moschino has released more images of Yasmin modelling for the spring campaign on their Facebook page.
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Duran
Duran's new album released TODAY!
Give yourself the perfect Christmas gift by picking up Duran Duran's latest album, All You Need Is Now, exclusively on iTunes. It was produced by Mark Ronson, who has been a major fan of the band's for years, and has been receiving nearly universally positive reviews thus far. Here is a direct download link for the US. (I don't know if it works in other countries.)
For a sneak peek behind the scenes at its creation, check out the Electronic Press Kit on Duran Duran's YouTube channel.
Yasmin
for Moschino - a preview
Italian Vanity Fair has an image from the upcoming campaign for Moschino and an interview with Yasmin (in Italian, naturally). More will appear in the 22 December issue of Italian Vanity Fair.
Also, Moschino has released an exclusive video with a behind-the-scenes peek at the campaign shoot.
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download
Duran Duran's latest single on iTunes!
Titled "All You Need Is Now," it is FREE in many countries (including the US and the UK) via iTunes. Download it now!
The band's new album, which sounds like one of their best in many years, will be available via iTunes on December 21st and on CD next February.
2010 British Fashion Awards
Once again showing her support for British designers by wearing a dress by Christopher Kane and shoes by Charlotte Olympia, Yasmin attended the 2010 British Fashion Awards to present the Emerging Talent Award for Ready-To-Wear and Accessories. It was won by rising jewellery designer Husam El Odeh. See some of his fabulous pieces on his blog.
Visit the British Fashion Awards site to watch Yasmin presenting the award.
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Marie Claire Spain December 2010
Yasmin is featured in an editorial in this issue. Titled "La bella plenitud," photography is by David Roemer with hair by Ramona Eschbach and makeup by Kristin Piggott. Florence Reveillaud was the fashion editor for this shoot.
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Thanks to DesignScene for the scans.
Yasmin's travels to India in Harpers
Bazaar UK
In the January 2011 issue of British Harpers Bazaar are gorgeous editorial images of Yasmin in India by Luis Ridao accompanied by her observations about the week she and her husband spent absorbing the local culture in Gurgaon, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Udaipur, and Ranakpur.
Bazaar promises additional photos and Yasmin's hotel reviews on their website.
Enjoy these preview images courtesy storemags.com and Harpers Bazaar.
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Prix de la Moda Marie Claire
Yasmin was honored at this year's Prix de la Moda Marie Claire España, where she received the award for Outstanding Achievement as a Model. She paired a dress from Christopher Kane's upcoming spring/summer collection in one of the colors of the season, a vibrant yellow, with Azzedine Alaia platforms.
Watch video of Yasmin receiving her award @ marie-claire.es.
Jonathan Wylder's sculpture of Yasmin unveiled
Yasmin and Jonathan Wylder were present at La Galleria Pall Mall for the official unveiling of the sculpture, which she had not yet seen before removing the black fabric concealing it. Weighing 31.5 st and measuring 2.3 meters in height, it took six months for Wylder to create. "This statue of Yasmin is the most inspirational work I have ever done," said the sculptor.
Wylder's friend Chris Bissell, who photographed Yasmin last year, exhibited the pictures he took of Yasmin and Wylder during the creation process.
statue of Yasmin to be unveiled this week
The sculpture, which was begun by
Jonathan Wylder over a year ago, will finally be unveiled on Wednesday,
November 24th. Expected to attend the event, where Yasmin herself will do
the unveiling, are husband Simon, daughter Amber, and friends including Lisa B.
Visit
responsesource.com for official information about the unveiling, and visit
the sculptor's Picasa album for many more behind-the-scenes images during
the creation of his latest masterpiece.
Yasmin
recipient of Marie Claire UK's Prix de la Moda 2010
22 November 2o1o
She has received the prize for "Premio Trayectoria como Modelo" ("Outstanding Achievement as a Model"). Accompanying the feature is a never-before-seen editorial image. Will she appear in a future issue? The Fiesta de los Prix de la Moda Marie Claire will take place on Thursday, November 25th.
My Stylish Life: Yasmin Le Bon
AOL's My Daily UK interviews Yasmin about her style essentials.
high or kitten heels?
Yasmin is one of the fashionistas to offer their opinions on the ultimate style question. Watch it on Net-a-Porter's YouTube channel.
Malaria No More fundraiser
Yasmin was one of the guests at a charity event to benefit Malaria No More UK that was hosted by David Bailey and Heather Kerzner at the recently opened Hakkasan Mayfair restaurant. She wore a Stella McCartney white tuxedo jacket with slim black trousers. Yasmin and daughter Amber support Malaria No More UK and recently posed for a campaign promoting the sale of a mosquito locket to help save and protect lives.
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Really Really Great Garage Sale
The Really Really Great Garage Sale returned for a second year to Selfridges London car park, where thousands of pounds were raised for Mothers4Children. Yasmin, one of M4C's trustees, was there to lend a hand and to donate designer goods from her personal collection - her Alaïa dress sold for £350. Congratulations ladies!
save the date!
The
second Really Really Great Garage Sale will be held this Sunday,
November 14th from 12-4 pm in the Selfridges London car park!
Celebrities
including Kate Moss, Rachel Weisz, and Gwyneth Paltrow have donated items
from their personal collections for sale, and Yasmin herself has offered a
black Alaia dress that you may be lucky enough to make your own. She
is also expected to make an appearance along with other members of
Mothers4Children, to which 100% of the proceeds will be donated.
For more information, visit
selfridges.com.
Yasmin to front Moschino's spring/summer 2011 campaign!
11 November 2010
Vogue.it reports that Yasmin will be starring in the upcoming campaign images for Moschino, which have been photographed by Juergen Teller, styled by Anna Dello Russo, and hair and makeup by Dick Page.
The campaign has been conceived as an homage to Milan, writes Marta Casadei: "Clad in a black pant suit, with cowboy hat, dangling earrings and super-high heels: there goes Yasmin Le Bon sporting a truly glamorous Moschino total look. On the background, Milan's Cathedral, that has been recently restored, looking fascinating on a fresh and sunny day."
The preview images below were shot by Anna Dello Russo and posted to her Twitter account on Yasmin's birthday late last month.
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Congratulations to Yasmin for becoming Moschino's new face!
Yasmin named Harpers Bazaar's 3rd best dressed woman of
the year
4 November 2010
This year's judging panel, including Bazaar editor Lucy Yeomans, Sienna Miller, Stephen Jones, Kim Hersov, and Moralioglu, recognized Yasmin for looking "always... polished and very accessible - always true to herself." The full 2010 Best Dressed List can be found in the December issue of Harpers Bazaar UK.
See some of the looks that got Yasmin ranked #3 in the galleries.
Yasmin in UK Harpers Bazaar December 2010
She and Manolo Blahnik were photographed by Trent McGinn and styled by Nathalie Riddle for a stunning photo in Bazaar's December issue. It is in a feature honoring the great shoe designer.
Harpers Bazaar Women of the Year Awards
Yasmin wore a red John Galliano gown to Harpers Bazaar UK's Women of the Year Awards, where she presented the honorary "Man in a Woman's World" award to friend Manolo Blahnik. See more photos in the galleries.
Yasmin and Amber support Malaria No More
They
have joined Olivia Palermo, Tess Daly, and Annabelle Wallis to support the
launch of the Malaria No More locket
designed by Stephen Webster. The locket features a mosquito with crystal
wings on a red enamel locket and can be purchased at
ASOS.com for £95 with 100% of the profits
going to Malaria No More UK.
Says Yasmin: "As a mother of three, it is shocking to know pregnant women and children are the most vulnerable to malaria in Africa, where a child dies from the disease every 45 seconds. The mosquito locket for Malaria No More UK is an inspired piece of jewellery which will help save and protect many lives. I will wear my mosquito locket with pride."
Amber adds: "It’s exciting for my Mum and I to support such a worthwhile cause. We are a close family and I can’t imagine what it would be like to lose one of them, let alone to a disease like malaria that is easy to prevent and treat. I think the mosquito locket is stunning and can’t wait to get mine on ASOS on 1st November!"
Check out all the campaign photos (shot by former model Astrid Muñoz) and behind-the-scenes footage at mylocket.net.
Yasmin's
YLB dress sells for $340!
100% of the sale price, which is more than three times the starting bid, will benefit the Avon Foundation for Women. Congratulations to the lucky winner!
second year of the Really Really Great Garage Sale
Following
the success of last year's Really Really Great Garage Sale, at which
over £80,000
was raised for
Mothers4Children, it will be returning to the Selfridges London car park on
Sunday, November 14th from 12-4 pm. Yasmin is scheduled to be present at
the event along with friends and fellow Mothers4Children trustees Lisa
Bilton, Louise Redknapp, and Trinny Woodhall. Among those celebrities
donating goods for the sale will be Kelly Hoppen, Pearl Lowe, Tamara Beckwith,
Vassi Chamberlain, and Melanie Blatt. Stop by and pick up some of their
designer treasures for a steal, and feel good about it by knowing that 100% of
the money raised will be going to help needy children. Entrance fee is
£5 for adults;
children are free.
Don't miss out on this year's ultimate garage sale!
Really Really Great Garage
Sale
Selfridges London car park (400 Oxford Street)
Sunday, November 14th
12-4 pm
for more information: selfridges.com
Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize is awarded
After
deliberations by the judging panel, composed by (L-R) Manolo Blahnik, Yasmin Le
Bon, Bronwyn Cosgrave, Daphne Guinness, Stephen Jones, Elizabeth Saltzman, and
Gianluca Longo, the Dorcester Collection Fashion Prize was given to emerging
Canadian designer Thomas Tait.
Tait, a 22 year old Central Saint Martins
graduate, receives £25,000 towards his next
collection and the opportunity to host a future event at the Dorchester Hotel.
Yasmin, who wore head-to-toe Azzedine Alaïa to the judging and Grand Final
events,
gushed over Tait's work: “It is gorgeous and brilliant to wear. I
want more.” Speaking about all the shortlisted designers (including Mary
Katrantzou, whose stunning fan dress she
wore to this year's Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party), she
remarked, “I know it
sounds like a cliché, but all five shortlisted designers are winners. Having
said that, Thomas is making really beautiful clothes and could really do with
the exposure that winning this award will bring him.”
See video footage from the day's events on the Dorchester Collection's YouTube channel and the Guardian, an interview with Yasmin on Getty Images, or check out tons of images on this site.
charity auction for YLB dress Yasmin wore on photo
shoot
Yasmin's red split tie neck maxi dress, that she wore to the shoot for the January 2010 cover of Red, is one of the many one-of-a-kind items that have been donated for the Avon Foundation for Women 10th Anniversary Gala Charity Auction. It runs October 15-25. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Avon Foundation for Women, which is dedicated to women's causes around the world, particularly breast cancer and helping the medically underserved.
The dress is a UK size 8 (US size 4), and bids start at only $100 US. Place your bid on eBay.com.
a royal fête
Simon and Yasmin (wearing a dress from her own collection for Wallis) were guests at a lavish party given by Maharajah Gaj Singh of Jodhpur and attended by Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles at the Bal Samand Lake Palace in Jodhpur, India on October 5th. (images via the Times of India)
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Simon
and Yasmin in Rajasthan, India
While Simon blogs about his first trip to India at
duranduran.com, Yasmin will be taking photographs and writing a piece about
their trip that will appear in the travel supplement to the January 2011 issue
of Harpers Bazaar UK.
Fendi O'
Following her surprise catwalk appearance for John Galliano, Yasmin was one of the guests at Duran Duran's Fendi party, which was to fete the launch of fragrance Fan di Fendi. Image of Yasmin with respected British fashion reporters Hilary Alexander (L) and Suzy Menkes via the Telegraph's Andy Mackenzie's Twitpic.
Yasmin appears in the spring/summer
2011 John Galliano show
She was one of the favorite models of Galliano who took to the
catwalk at the Opéra Comique in Paris, along with familiar faces Marie-Sophie
Wilson, Angela Lindvall, Natalia Semanova, Audrey Marnay, and Jacquetta
Wheeler among others. One of Yasmin's very first catwalk appearances in
1984 was in Galliano's
graduation show from Central St Martins, a French Revolution-themed
collection known as "Les Incroyables" that launched his amazing career.
Yasmin also walked in his
spring/summer 1989 show.
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Click to see backstage images and more from the catwalk.
video: Watch Yasmin work it on the catwalk or check out backstage footage (with interviews from the models and the designer) at style.com and Fashion @ The Telegraph.
Which pair of your shoes would you save in a
fire?
Net-a-Porter polled the fashionistas at London Fashion Week as to their absolute favorite pair of shoes. Yasmin, who was the last to be interviewed, found it difficult to narrow her choice down to just one. To watch, visit the site and click on the "watch the video" icon above the white lace Alaia boot.
40 years of Roberto Cavalli
Yasmin attended a party celebrating 40 years of the house of Roberto Cavalli, naturally wearing a piece from his line, at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. A longtime fan of his flirty, feminine dresses, Yasmin told style.com, "Cavalli's fashion is just so feminine-friendly—I'm no six-foot girl and I'm not that young anymore, but I can always find something that makes me feel gorgeous."
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Yasmin
supports Malaria No More
Model-turned-photographer Astrid Muñoz reports that she shot Yasmin as well as Kate Moss and Olivia Palermo for a charity photo project in support of Malaria No More.
Angela
Griffin in YLB
At the Inside Soap Awards, British television actress Angela Griffin wore the cloud print one-shoulder maxi dress that Yasmin designed for the spring/summer 2010 collection of YLB for Wallis. See images of Yasmin wearing the gown at the Serpentine Gala in July.
Your Moment Is Waiting
Yasmin, Simon, and Amber were among the guests to attend the launch of "Your Moment Is Waiting," a three-minute film that is designed to promote British tourism in Kerala, India. In a video interview with Kerala Tourism, Yasmin, who traveled to Kerala in the past, called the film "absolutely stunning... not what I expected at all. [...] And incredibly beautiful, beautifully filmed." She spoke of finding herself more drawn to spiritual experiences on her travels: "Certainly, when you go to India, that's the first thing that strikes you. [...] It's not something academic; it's something real, and human, and wonderful. The scenery's just incredible and the culture's amazing, and the traditions; but it's a very special, yes, emotional connection that you make with it."
Learn more about Kerala and see "Your Moment Is Waiting" at http://www.keralatourism.org/
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row at Christopher Kane spring/summer 2011
Yasmin attended the spring/summer 2011 show of one of her favorite designers, Christopher Kane, wearing a print dress by Wunderkind. "I've always loved his clothes," she told CaroleSky1 before the show. "They're kind of extraordinary. Christopher kind of does his own thing; he has his own world and his own sense of inspiration." She loves the ease of his clothes, she told Grazia: "They're dresses you just put on, you forget about them." See more pictures of Yasmin at the show here.
Terry
O'Neill's "Guys & Dolls"
Yasmin was one of the guests earlier this month at the latest
exhibition of works by legendary British photographer Terry O'Neill
titled "Guys & Dolls" at London's Little Black Gallery. On
display were some of his iconic photographs of celebrity figures
from over his 60 year career. O'Neill, who shot Yasmin for a
cover of Tatler
and a portrait in
British Elle, said about her in 1995: "Beautiful, elegant and
all mother - a wonderful combination of lots of different elements."
video
from the World of Manolo opening
14 September 2010
Watch it on Liberty London's YouTube channel.
Yasmin and Manolo Blahnik open
Liberty's "World of Manolo"
Wearing
a stunning dress from British designer Richard Nicoll's autumn/winter 2010
collection and (of course) Manolos, Yasmin joined the master shoe designer to
launch the "World of Manolo," which will house a special collection of
Manolo-branded products for three months in Liberty's London store. (Many
of these special items can also be purchased
online.) The event was part of London's Fashion's Night Out
festivities.
Yasmin is a longtime Manolo fan, as she told WWD: “I have many, many pairs of Manolos — but not as many as I could. I get cut off by my friend the store manager after three — and remind myself of school fees.”
She also spoke to British Vogue, revealing one of the benefits of refusing eyeglasses and a favorite model of the moment.
YASMIN LE BON says the secret to looking beautiful is not looking in the mirror.
"I try to look in the mirror as little as I can - it completely ruins my day," she told us at Manolo Blahnik's party for Fashion's Night Out. I've become a bit short sighted and I refuse to wear glasses because everyone looks much more beautiful this way. It would spoil the illusion."
Le Bon's daughter Amber is following in her mother's footsteps and pursuing a career in modelling - a decision Yasmin is thrilled about.
"Amber loves people and she's humble," says Yasmin proudly. "She's humble enough to learn from others and that's important in modelling. She has fun with it too."
It is Vogue cover star Freja Beha Erichsen, however, that gets Le Bon's favourite model vote.
"There aren't many dark-haired, dark-eyed girls around so when they do come about they need to be exceptionally good, which Freja is."
Wearing a teal-coloured, velvet Richard Nicoll dress, Le Bon unveils her shopping weaknesses.
"Well obviously I love my Manolo's - my wardrobe would be empty without them and I also love Richard Nicoll. He's great," she tells us.
Richard Nicoll himself couldn't be happier with Yasmin's endorsement.
"She wore the dress beautifully, in a very understated way," he says. "She just let the face do the talking."
See some video footage of the launch from Reuters and Liberty London, or check out many more images on this site. (Images from Liberty London and Alistair Guy)
Yasmin and Amber at Jaeger-LeCoultre
party
Mother and daughter were at the Teatro alle Tese in Venice to attend a party celebrating the sponsor of the Venice Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre. Along with her splashy Roberto Cavalli maxidress, Yasmin sported an Ideale Rock Setting Jaeger-LeCoultre watch; and Amber wore the Master Twinkling design. See video of Yasmin and Amber (with a brief interview with Amber) on YouTube.
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new Avon commercial
31 August 2010
Check out the latest spot for Avon Anew Anti-Aging Skin Care Regimens on avon.com.
Fashion flashback: Yasmin for Issa
spring/summer 2007
Over 3 years ago, Yasmin (along with Alice Dellal) served as the face of Issa London. Images shot by Phil Poynter and styled by Susan Bender, via Lookbooks.com.
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Yasmin expected to join Manolo Blahnik
@ Fashion's Night Out
For further information and more Fashion's Night Out London news and events, visit the official FNO London site.
Yasmin has an official site!
And guess what? It's this one!
After 12 years, about 5 domain names, 3 internet hosts, and countless redesigns, yasminlebon.net has become Yasmin Le Bon's official website. I must thank Karen at Models 1, who has been my main liaison through this process, for her generous support, my friends for their unceasing encouragement over the years, and of course Yasmin herself. Keep your eyes peeled for future developments! -- Nancy (the webmaster)
Yasmin NOT photographed for the
birthday issue of UK Elle
Despite rumor (and hopes), Yasmin was not photographed for the 21st birthday issue of UK Elle.
Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
video
A video has been posted to YouTube on the DorchesterCollection's channel that includes an interview with Yasmin.
brief interviews with Yasmin at the
Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize event
via the Daily Mail...
While Yasmin Le Bon does not share the view of some of her fellow mannequins that the age of the supermodel is dead, she does feel that catwalk stars are losing their grasp on the industry as actresses encroach on to their territory.
The 45-year-old beauty has fronted campaigns for Chanel, Christian Dior and Gucci, all of which these days use film stars, such as Emma Watson, Keira Knightley and Charlize Theron, for their ads.
‘I have spent years validating what I do and what I bring to a brand. It is hard to put your finger on what it is, but you know you bring it,’ says Yasmin.
‘It is a certain type of credibility. It is something an actress can’t do. I mean, there is room for both. I’m not moaning about actresses taking my job, but...’
The mother-of-three, whose daughter Amber followed her into the profession, adds: ‘They [models] are not like actresses. You know a lot about actresses, you don’t know a lot about a supermodel.
‘Most models don’t do a lot of interviews, and they speak to you in a completely different way.’
and the Telegraph:
"There were always good working girls who lied about their age," said the 45-year-old model. "Only now you don't have to lie about it. In fact, now you can actually age yourself more if you want to and it can be to your benefit."
Le Bon, who was speaking at a party in Mayfair to announce the semi-finalists for the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize, added: "You can't really have a 20 year-old advertising anti-wrinkle cream: it wouldn't quite work."
Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
semi-finalists announced
The judging panel of the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize, which includes Yasmin, selected five short-listed semi-finalists who will compete for the grand prize in November. Among the semi-finalists is Mary Katrantzou, who designed Yasmin's stunning fan dress for the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation Party this year. At the judging event, Yasmin wore a dress from her spring/summer 2010 YLB for Wallis collection.
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Elle
is turning 25; vote for your favorite cover!
As part of its 25th birthday celebrations this year, Elle UK is asking its readers to select their favorite cover. Yasmin was on the cover of the very first issue of Elle UK back in November 1985, and that is one of the choices. Results will be published in the October birthday issue. Vote for your favorite here!
Serpentine Gallery Summer Party
Simon and Yasmin (wearing a blue cloud print maxi from her spring/summer 2010 YLB for Wallis collection) attended one of the biggest parties of the summer in London, the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party, on the grounds of the Serpentine Gallery and in this year's pavilion, designed by Jean Nouvel. The couple have attended the festivities, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, on previous occasions, most recently in 2006.
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Valentino archives launch
Legendary designer Valentino hosted a dinner at his French château, Wideville, to celebrate the launch of his archives. Yasmin, wearing Valentino of course, and Simon were among the many celebrity guests to browse Valentino's archives, which date from the late 1950s to 2008, and stroll the grounds of the 17th century château located just outside of Paris.
It is possible that Yasmin may be featured in an image of two in the Valentino archives, having been one of the faces of his stunning campaigns (in spring/summer 1988 and spring 1991) and walked in a number of his catwalk shows in the 1990s.
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BMM Magazine
5 July 2010
Yasmin is featured on the cover and inside of Italian fashion magazine
bmm issue #32, with photographs by
Arnaud
Pyvka and styling by Darryl Rodrigues.
Preview images via Models 1.
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Goodwood Festival of Speed
4 July 2010
Yasmin was one of the celebrity judges at the annual
Goodwood
Festival of Speed Cartier Style et Luxe Concours, where top honors went to
Francis Lombardi's 1954 Maserati A6GCS Berlinetta. She attended with
husband Simon and daughter Amber, who helped her judge the entries.
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Rankin's "Painting Pretty Pictures"
2 July 2010
Yasmin
was among the many women shot by Rankin
for his
latest photo compilation,
Painting Pretty Pictures, which will be released in August. The images
blur the line between photography and painting by making significant use of
digital technology to give them the appearance of an oil painting, as inspired
by the work of Gerhard Richter.
The photographer says in UK Esquire, "I can't say enough about Yasmin - she is just breathtaking. She gets more and more beautiful every day. Timeless and gorgeous!"
This is not the first time she has posed for Rankin's lens, as he shot her 4 years ago for the 21st anniversary issue of UK Elle.
Images from Painting Pretty Pictures will also be displayed in Rankin's
Annroy Gallery next month and can be seen in the August 2010 issue of UK Esquire.
"REAL Fake" competition
23 June 2010
Yasmin represented the Authentics Foundation at the "REAL Fake" competition in the European Parliament in Brussels, for which school children were invited to design a promotional tool about the problems of counterfeiting and piracy.
Yasmin, who was one of the judges, was impressed by the entries, as she told the Authentics Foundation: “The creativity and commitment shown by all the children who participated in the competition is outstanding. The message from them is clear and simple. ‘Fakes Cost More’ and buying fakes does not make economic, social, environmental, ethical or moral sense. The ‘Real Fake’ competition is a fantastic initiative. Only by reducing demand will we stop the global fake trade. What better way to start than by campaigns created by and aimed at tomorrow’s consumers.”
She is not new to issues of piracy and counterfeiting, having helped launch the Fakes Cost More summit for the Authentics Foundation in March 2008.
See a video of the ceremony
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18 June 2010
They are in conjunction with a promotion for a new line called
Anew Night Emulsions and are featured in current (or soon-to-be-upcoming)
international Avon catalogues.
Yasmin at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition
9 June 2010
She was a stunner at the annual event in a black and orange maxidress from Giles
autumn/winter 2010. Guests at the VIP preview party can browse and
purchase some of the artwork on display. “You can’t really buy a painting
just because it matches your dress," she cautioned to
WWD.com. "You can really come
undone with that kind of strategy.”
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Yasmin at David Bailey exhibition at Hamiltons Gallery
8 June 2010
Yasmin wore a red dress from her YLB line for Wallis at David Bailey's exhibition of his latest body of work, entitled "Now." It is not surprising that Yasmin should be a fan of the legendary photographer, having first been captured for his lens in the mid-1980s.
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Yasmin and Simon attend the Raisa Gorbachev Foundation party
5 June 2010
The couple have been regulars at the annual event, which is committed to the control and elimination of childhood cancers. The foundation reports that £1.7 million was raised at this year's gala. It was held in Stud House, Hampton Court, which was transformed to resemble the Russian Church of the Intercession on the Neri.
Yasmin's stunning dress was designed by Greek-born, St Martin's educated designer Mary Katrantzou for her spring/summer 2010 RTW collection.
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Yasmin and Simon attend Mrs Paisley's Lashings Private
Dinner
2 June 2010
It was held in the Surrey home of Jo Wood, who is the co-creator of Mrs Paisley's Lashings. The pop-up restaurant is open for two weeks in the summer and is dedicated to healthy, organic, eco-conscious dining. Both Yasmin Le Bon and Mills attended the event wearing YLB for Wallis spring/summer 2010.
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more YLB for Wallis items for sale
26 May 2010
Many more pieces of the collection are now available for purchase, including the dresses Yasmin wore to the British Fashion Awards last year and Fashion for Relief in February. Each of these dresses can be bought for under £100! 34 selections are currently on the Wallis site. Visit Wallis online to add one to your wardrobe.
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Yasmin designs baby singlets to benefit Sydney Children's
Hospital
25 May 2010
She was one of the many celebrities and designers to custom decorate a Marquise baby singlet, which are being sold for charity on ebay.com.au until 3rd June. The singlets will be on display at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney, Australia until 6th June, and proceeds from the sale of all singlets (see them here) will go to treat sick and injured children at Sydney Children's Hospital.
UPDATE: They have been relisted at a reduced price until 15th June. Check out the new links.
Yasmin and Simon attend the Ivor Novello Awards
20 May 2010
The 55th annual Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grovesnor House Hotel, where Simon presented the best album award to Paolo Nutini.
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Yasmin attends opening of new Topshop store
19 May 2010
Yasmin appeared at a party celebrating the opening of the new Topshop store on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, which was hosted by Arcadia group head Sir Philip Green (who invited Yasmin to design for Wallis). Her dress is from the fall 2010 RTW collection of Irish designer Sharon Wauchob.
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True British charity auction
18 may 2010
Yasmin wore a floor-length gown from her YLB for Wallis spring/summer 2010 collection to the auction, which was held at Philipps de Pury in London. Sold were prints of iconic British women by Adam Whitehead that pay homage to Norman Parkinson's style and original Parkinson masterworks that had been exhibited at the Temperley London autumn/winter 2010 collection in February. Every penny of the £3k estimate for Yasmin's portrait will go to benefit Oxfam.
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Simon and Yasmin attend the 40th anniversary party for
Browns
12 May 2010
Yasmin, wearing a knee-length silk dress from YLB for Wallis spring/summer 2010, and husband Simon attended a party celebrating the 40th anniversary of British retailer Browns. “Browns is such an important part of anyone who loves and adores fashion,” she told the New York Times. “By learning through Vogue, the only street I knew when I came to London was South Molton Street. It’s always been my radar.”
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At the event were exhibited portraits of 40 iconic Browns ambassadors wearing fashion trends from the past 40 years, which were shot by Paolo Roversi. Yasmin was photographed topless wearing a vintage Ralph Lauren skirt. She chatted with Ashley at ThePop.com, who thoroughly enjoyed her company at the dinner (check out his blog entry for some great candid photos, including a rather cheeky one of Simon admiring his wife's portrait): "He was a naughty boy, VERY naughty, asking me to go topless," she said of the photographer. "But if Paolo Roversi can't make you look good at 50, then who can?"
A book containing all 40 portraits, plus exclusive fashion images and interviews, can be purchased at brownsfashion.com.
Yasmin is on the cover of D magazine
8 May 2010
She was photographed by Julian Broad (who has a long history of shooting Yasmin and her family), with styling by Milva Gigli, makeup by Liz Daxauer, and hair by Tyler Johnston.
Image by la Repubblica Web.
portrait of Yasmin by Paolo Roversi to be part of Browns'
40th anniversary exhibition
2 May 2010
In
conjunction with the anniversary of London-based luxury fashion retailer
Browns, which was founded by Joan
Burstein in 1970, Paolo Roversi has photographed 40 iconic Browns ambassadors to
be exhibited at Regent Penthouses and Lofts from May 13-30 (open to the public).
Aside from Yasmin, the Browns Ambassadors include Erdem, Natalia Vodianova, Marc
Jacobs, Alber Elbaz, Lulu, Liberty Ross, Claudia Schiffer, Gareth Pugh, Sylvia
Fendi, and Burstein herself, wearing some of the most iconic fashion trends from
Browns over the past four decades. The portraits will also be featured in
the book "Browns - 40 Years of Fashion," that can be
pre-ordered from the Browns website. In this portrait from the
Times Online, Yasmin is wearing a Ralph Lauren skirt.
Yasmin
Le Bon: my life away from the catwalk
30 April 2010
Yasmin conducted an interview with the Times Online (which also appeared in their weekend magazine with additional photos by Ian Harrison) about the success of the YLB line, her fashion influences, and how her life (and body) has changed since her modelling heyday. Click to read the entire interview.
Yasmin's high summer 2010 YLB for Wallis
collection will launch May 1st
28 April 2010
Six of the styles to be on sale this Saturday are featured in today's Telegraph. They write: "A collection of dreamy dresses, from practical but pretty styles in cotton, to floor-sweeping slik maxis with open backs, the mother-of-three's latest pieces make for effortless summer dressing."
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Yasmin and Simon at the launch of Gucci Icon-Temporary in
London
21 April 2010
Yasmin, looking stunning and sun-kissed in a cream mini and cardigan with brown gladiator heels, attended the launch of the traveling Gucci temporary store in Covent Garden. The store will feature a range of Gucci footwear, including a line of sneakers collaborated on by Mark Ronson. Ronson, who has been working with Duran Duran on their new album, played at the afterparty at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with his backing band "Chauffeur" (coincidentally named for his favorite Duran Duran song) and was joined for a surprise performance by Simon and Nick Rhodes. Also at the launch were Gucci creative director Frida Giannini, Poppy Delevigne, and designer Rifat Ozbek (pictured below with Yasmin and Simon).
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Wallis insists all is well with YLB
16 April 2010
Don't believe everything you read! Contrary to tabloid reports made earlier this week that Yasmin's line had been "axed" from the High Street chain, Wallis has confirmed with Vogue UK that all remains well between YLB and Wallis.
"Arcadia elected, prior to the collection's launch, to retail the collection only online, providing greater access to the range for customers nationwide - rather than just those living near top stores - but this led to speculation in the tabloid press that the range had been 'axed' from the high street," the article states.
After last month's launch, two pieces have already sold out; and additional items will be available starting May 1st for the high summer season.
While the original plan was to collaborate with Yasmin for two seasons only, a Christmas collection "may even be in the pipeline," reports Vogue.
YLB
for Wallis spring/summer 2010 is now available!
27 March 2010
The collection has launched a few days early! Fifteen items are currently
available for purchase online: 12 dresses, 2 harem pants, and a jacket. It
appears that items will be added to the collection in the future; because the
previews from Vogue UK show a few things that are not yet on the website.
Visit the Wallis site today to add some of Yasmin's unique pieces to your wardrobe.
more preview images from YLB for Wallis
25 March 2010
Blogs That's Not My Age and W.A.S.P. have posted images of some of the garments that will be part of Yasmin's spring/summer 2010 collection for Wallis - visit them to read their authors' impressions of the line.
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Also, Wallis has changed the launch date of YLB for Wallis spring/summer 2010 to 29th March - next Monday. And remember, this season's collection will be available only online!
buy
a Chanel lipstick from Selfridges to benefit Mothers4Children
24 March 2010
Until the end of March, Chanel is donating £2.50 from the sale of each Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick to Mothers4Children. The new range of colors, which launched March 1st, flatters a variety of complexions, as you can see on the ladies in the photo. Stop at your local Selfridges and get a great new red lippy while benefiting children in need!
Yasmin on the cover of Stylist magazine!
23 March 2010
She was photographed by Jonty Davies for the weekly publication Stylist, which is available online. There are also new images of her spring/summer YLB collection. (FYI: The white dress she wore to Fashion for Relief last month is a part of it!)
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new previews of YLB for Wallis
spring/summer 2010
22 March 2010
British Vogue has provided a sneak peak of some items from the spring/summer 2010 YLB for Wallis collection. Yasmin's separates and short to full-length dresses in jersey and silk are characterized by a mix of deep neutrals and brights, with the intricate attention to detail that was seen in her fall/winter collection. Unlike her previous collection, however, this season's pieces will be available exclusively online.
Julia Darlington, buying director at Wallis, reveals, "Wallis is delighted to have collaborated with Yasmin Le Bon on her second YLB For Wallis collection. Yasmin has been involved with this spring/summer collection at every stage which is evident in the collection evoking Yasmin's signature style. The dedication from Yasmin combined with the hard work of everyone behind the scenes at Wallis has resulted in a sensational range we hope the customer will enjoy and cherish for years to come."
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Yasmin on the cover of "Spectrum" magazine
21 March 2010
The magazine is a supplement to today's Scotland on Sunday. She also has 4 pages inside in an article titled "Le Bon Vivant."
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Yasmin editorial reprint in Vogue Spain
April 2010
18 March 2010
The images are identical to Vogue Paris October 2009, but the interview is new.
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YLB for Wallis will launch 30th March 2010
17 March 2010
Start saving your pennies now!
image from
Wallis
Yasmin will be in the May 2010 issue of
Elle UK
17 March 2010
Tweeted by Elle's editor-in-chief Lorraine Candy. She will not, unfortunately, grace the cover, which goes to Demi Moore.
video from party celebrating Elemis 20th anniversary and partnership with
Mothers4Children
17 March 2010
Yasmin is interviewed in the clip, which is provided by T5M. (Click through to the main entry to see it.)
Yasmin attends British
Clothing Industry reception at Buckingham Palace
16 March 2010
She joined some of the nation's top fashion designers, retailers, manufacturers, and photographers at an event given by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Beneath her coat, Yasmin wore a nude dress by Chanel and Boucheron emerald chandelier earrings.
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Simon and Yasmin spotted in Manchester
10 March 2010
They were photographed outside the San Carlo restaurant in Manchester, where they attended the Manchester United match.
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