lifestyle THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Fashion

Model and New Victoria’s Secret Angel from Model Leomie Anderson from Britain. Singer Ellie Goulding performs. Portugal presents a creation during the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York. — AP/AFP photos Victoria’s Secret lingerie show hits 20-year mark

ome lit up, others were pretty - and patriotic - in pink and the show. The demi-bra and matching belt are worth $2 million still more burst forth like fireworks. Yes, Tuesday was and were worn by Aldridge. They were created by the jewelry SVictoria’s Secret sexpot angel time, though the masses will company Mouawad in 18-karat gold and encrusted with 6,500 have to wait until 10 pm EST on Dec 8 to watch the 20th annual diamonds, blue topaz, yellow sapphires and other precious lingerie extravaganza on CBS. This was just the taping, including stones. Hunt was the last firework, closing the show in another musical performances by The Weeknd, Ellie Goulding and Selena center piece, courtesy of Swarovski, one of the evening’s sponsors. Gomez, after Rihanna abruptly canceled. It was a corset sparkling with 90,000 gold, red, green and blue Veteran VS walkers like and crystals. The look, along with her light-up wings, included 20,000 were joined by newbie angels, including and Elsa crystals and 1,200 battery-powered LED lights. The battery pack Hosk. and were among the non- she lugged weighed in at 19 pounds. “I did practice ... with a train- winged supermodels new to the glitzy show that generates er. I wore a weighted vest and walked back and forth in high A model presents a creation weeks of advance buzz and will be seen in 192 countries by more heels,” she said. than 500 million people, according to company officials. Hunt’s last meal before hitting the makeup chair was eggs. She In all, 47 models blew air kisses, flirted on stage with the cam- promised her first after the show would be: “Pizza. ... Pizza is one of era and flipped their varied wings around as they strutted on the my favorite foods. Pizza and pasta.” Gomez, a buddy of previous runway in 75 looks at a Manhattan armory. But first, there was hair Victoria’s Secret show performers like Taylor Swift, along with and makeup to be done and a “pink carpet” of celebrity guests to some of the walkers, performed on the splashy stage with her be walked. Questlove and Nick Cannon were on hand, along with dancers as models walked, as did The Weeknd and Goulding. “I a dapper member of the Mets, Matt Harvey, in a black Versace suit. don’t know if I could be an angel, I’m not gonna lie,” Gomez joked. Caitlyn Jenner was among those who attended the runway “I look at how hard they work. I like fried food too much. I don’t show to cheer on daughter Kendall. Hadid said backstage that she know if I could give that up.” Lima, marking her 16th year as an has big respect for the veteran angels and hopes to earn her own angel, said her nerves leading up to each show never really go Singer Selena Gomez performs on the runway during the wings one day. Brand new angel Rachel Hilbert, from Rochester, away. “It’s a little bit tough after so many years because the girls 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. New York, was in the Pink USA squad on the runway, and was also are so beautiful and I have to keep up with them,” laughed the 34- in awe of the longtime ladies, including Brazilian beauty Adriana year-old mother of two. “I work out as much as I can, and you Lima, seated just inches away on a comfy white couch in rollers know, I feel great ... I feel wonderful in my skin.” — AP backstage.

Really nervous “Uh, yeah, Adriana Lima. She’s sitting right there,” Hilbert smiled as all wore pink-and-white striped robes, curlers in their Model and New Victoria’s Secret Angel Kate Grigorieva hair, while manicures, pedicures, spray tanning and makeup com- from Russia. menced. “She’s such a sweetheart. Her advice was just breathe and just take it in.” So how were the nerves for the newcomers? “Actually, surprisingly, not bad,” Hadid said before the show. “I was really nervous in rehearsal.” She shared the stage later with Gomez and Goulding. “I love both of them,” said Hadid, who fell to the floor and gasped in a video of her audition, when she was told she was picked. As for her famous curves, she prepared with the help of boxing and ballet. “A lot of sweating and then just focusing on smaller parts because when everything’s in high-def you have to not forget about the little things,” Hadid said. “I’ve watched the show my entire life and this has been such a dream.” The show fea- tured sections of ‘60s boho angels flashing piece signs in teeny bras and panties, swinging fringe and showing off wings made of sculptured paper, leather and feathers, including Jenner. Her gal pal Hadid was among a group of exotic butterflies with wings and outfits sparkling with crystals. The patriotic pink group included an American-flagged theme outfit and wings.

Fireworks This year’s iteration of the annual Fantasy Bra was fashioned in Model Kendall Jenner. Model Cindy Bruna from . A model presents a creation bursts of fireworks, the theme for one of the liveliest sections of New Look autumn/winter 2015 rich collection

ashion for women & men this Autumn/Winter 2015 sea- and punchy metallic decorate fingertips. Eye shadows run series of bomber jackets, long-line sweaters and spray washed A colour palette of monochrome grey, olive and steel blue son is rich and luxe, with a color palette of deep copper, from glittering gold and silver to matte brown, green and t-shirts drives the metropolitan theme. Neutral t-shirts are lay- form the basis of the collection. The whole look is translated Fsteel grey, indulgent navy and chocolate brown. The fab- blue. Cheeks take on punches of colour during the cooler ered with plaid print button downs and topped off with jack- into easy wear, yet edgy pieces used to create a rogue look rics to stay warm with are suede, lurex and shearling coupled months with shades of dusty pink and bronze to add a ets in shades of bordeaux, rich navy and plush camel. that can go from day to night. with metal details and paired with vibrant prints to make an healthy glow. New Look’s womenswear range also includes The season’s focus is on tonal dressing and layering carries autumnal style statement. Petites, and Inspire, available in up to size 28, and maternity. Utility jackets the classic men’s wardrobe from the bright summer months Bloomsbury is inspired by the dynamic gypsy set of West The New Look men’s Autumn/Winter 2015 collection is The modish looks of the 1960s enjoy a revival in the into a deeper, richer autumnal and winter period. Accessories London in the 1970s. With chevron space dyed prints, caramel characterized by a cosmopolitan, hipster vibe. Keeping warm Watergate trend. Jeans come in washes from pale blue to dark are no exception to the lavish look, with rust coloured canvas coloured fringe and faux suede skirts forming the core of the in the cooler months is done in style, with shearling-trimmed indigo in ultra skinny styles. Burnt orange and jet black turtle- bags, woolen scarves and polished Chelsea boots to round retro chic collection. Wide leg trousers and kimono jackets are layers, chunky textured knits and woolen scarves. Dark plaid necks are paired with stone washed jean jackets and stream- out the New Look wardrobe. The Autumn Winter Collection is awash in colours of rust, deep indigo and mustard. prints appear throughout the capsule pieces, expressed in lined, lightweight coats in this nonchalant look. available at all New Look stores throughout Kuwait at The The Heritage trend is focused on classic prints, with tweeds shirts, scarves and other accents. Shearling trimmed khaki utility jackets and ribbed knits Avenues, Al-Bairaq Mall, Al-Salam Mall and Promenade Mall. and plaids, reminiscent of a cold weather walk in the country. The Hipster trend features slim line silhouettes enhanced reinvent the Rebel trend. The style extends into stripe print Smart dresses in monochrome and ditsy print, cozy sweaters, by stovepipe trousers, skinny jeans and tailored parkas. A sweaters and relaxed trousers designed for the modern man. silky blouses and miniskirts in shades of berry, fawn and chocolate round out this timeless style. Inspired by gothic looks, Savage Beauty is bold and femi- nine. The collection’s tops and bottoms in a palette of deep and intense hues are poised to carry the Autumn/Winter wardrobe trends from day into night for the fearlessly stylish woman. Uniform is full of sleek monochromes in skinny denim, long line windowpane prints and utility blouses. With shades of black, white and deep olive, the collection is casual yet pol- ished, perfect for bustling around the city landscape. After Party brings these looks into the festive winter months, with a collection of dresses and jumpsuits designed for celebrating. The line is body conscious and glamorous, perfect for making an elegant statement.

Bags and shoes Footwear and accessories take on further indulgent vibes with fringe, tassels and suede. Burnished rings, drop earrings and long pendants add refinement to the season’s most cut- ting-edge looks. Bags and shoes are embellished with studs and shimmer. Shearling or leather adornments punctuate boots and heels for the winter months. The recently launched Pure Colour cosmetics line polishes off the look. Nail varnishes in shades of bold red, bright blue,