Weirdly it's the only on/off love affair we can't get enough off, yet despite the recycling of couples, at least the outifts are new. Swide tracks down the dress that won back Nate's heart.
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Where we wondered had Sophie Ellis Bextor been when we heard her name again. With a new album Trip The Light Fantastic and a closet of D&G Pre-Fall 09 - the answer is certainly not under a rock.
Star of Dolce & Gabbana's new SS10 underwear advertising campaign, we caught up with the Italian Swimmer to quiz him on life as a swimmer and as one of the new faces of Dolce & Gabbana.
According to the U.K's Guardian newspaper, it's "farewell to the rugged look as new male beauties sweep all before them". We know Madonna never misses a trick, but we had no idea her zeitgeist powers were still this hot.
David Judaken's club MyHouse on La Brea Avenue near Hollywood Boulevard seems to finally understand the idea that SHOCK HORROR white faux leather 'banquettes', orchids and a bar made of rhinestones does not a party make.
The band, formed by lead singer Shingai Shoniwa with Dan Smith on guitar and Jamie Morrison on the drums, are set to release their 3rd single from their second album “Wild Young Hearts” on June 15th .
Finally one of Hollywood's few remaining stars that captures old-school glamour without resorting to dubious paparazzi tricks. We take a look at what's next for one of Hollywood's remaining A-List.
All our favouite tragic heroines rolled into one - Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nina Simone. Paloma Faith is the new girl we turn to when our mascara starts to run.
Dolce & Gabbana's Fall/Winter 2010 collection offers quirky elegance literally from head to foot. Show-stopping necklaces and platform shoes will lift any winter outfit out of their minus degree temperatures.
We're not exactly sure where fashionistas head off to when the final catwalk curtains go down. St.Tropez? St.Bart's? Or perhaps Shoreditch & Brooklyn. As they pack their designer cases we'd like to pay tribute to the fun sights they left behind.
Actress Vanessa Hudgens is this month's Instyle's U.K cover star and discusses...rejection. Looking a natural cover star we find the following hard to believe.
Star of Dolce & Gabbana's new SS10 underwear advertising campaign, we caught up with the Italian Swimmer to quiz him on life as a swimmer.
The title of this post is not in fact referring to Miley's new hobby - but rather our new hobby - shopping online. We disscover who has managed to captured butterflies and put them online for us to buy.
Franz Ferdinand's finest grace the pages of GQ spain looking ever so dapper. Set to hit the Glastonbury festival this weekend - will they, we wonder keep the suits on or opt for wellies?
If you imagine life as a male model as being first class travel and hanging out at fashion shows - you're absolutely right, but in our latest video - Swide also discovers the dark side.
Sit back as Swide snoops around Twitter bringing you the pics the virtual world is twittering about. Missed out on a Glastonbury ticket? How to get the inside scoop...
Now that every cool kid worth his iPhone has a bike, it's time to literally step up a gear. We may have found the solution with this fantastic bike produced from bamboo.
In the shoot entitled Emma Enchanted, Teen Vogue interviews the British actress described as having magically transformed from Harry Potter's precocious overachiever to a full-blown glamour girl. We take a peek.
Cast aside your preconceptions that all a cowboy needs is a horse and a rope. Spotted this week in Milan are a new generation of cowboys who we wouldn't think twice about getting on a horse with, except perhaps with the exception of model Tyson. Find out why...
No.198 in a limited series - been there, done that, ready to make it elsewhere. New York was where she'd made it - now she was ready to take on something bigger - the world.
The Brit cowboy is the new look on the block for D&G's SS10 collection. Mixing a classic cowboy look with a modern urban dimension, pair denim with nonchalence British elegance to create an irresistible look.
Big fans of blogger BryanBoy we asked him backstage at the D&G SS10 show to give us his run down on the show. Click here to see our exclusive video interview.
Getting the front row tapping their toes at the D&G menswear SS10 show today was Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses' remix of iconic track, Country Roads.
Working at a fashion show involves running around after models, and drinking champagne. What is rarely talked about however is when the champagne's finished and the heels are off.
No.197 in a limited series - booking into a hotel is not an excuse to order room service and surf the TV channels.
Just when we thought we had our professionality in tact at the D&G SS10 show, out came models in denim & studded boots as the image of urban cowboys.
As the Editor of UK Vogue launches a war on size zero, we asked male models backstage at the Dolce & Gabbana SS10 menswear show what they thought. Curves, it seems are back.
Once upon a time in a far away fashion land there were two designers called Stefano & Domenico and a brand called D&G. Swide exclusively takes you through the making of D&G's SS10 catwalk show from waking up with male model Tyson to leaving, in a..van?!
As Kelly Rowland celebrates her new No.1 track, When Love Takes Over, a collaboration with David Guetta, Swide discovers Kelly Rowland's real-life confessions in our exclusive video.
Have we missed a trick we wondered when we saw these images? Could the test of a real man be whether he keeps his cool when under the influence of hairpins. We take a peek.
The catwalk is a beautiful place. Backstage however is a different atmosphere. It's where last minute changes happen and the perfectionists come out to play.
The main element of the SS10 Dolce & Gabbana collection, is embroidery. Sartorial suits, jackets, scarves, trousers and velvet slippers are all embellished in the pursuit of perfection. We take a peek at the precious threads running through the SS10 collection that has just made it's debut on the Milan catwalk.
Direct from the SS10 Dolce & Gabbana menswear show we asked male model David Gandy the questions you sent in this week. Watch the video to find out what David is planning next, his next holiday destination and the time he went swimming with sea turtles...
At the SS10 Dolce & Gabbana menswear show we took to observing the male models in their natural habitat - backstage at a catwalk show.
Pack your bags for next summer (but make it light) - next season's bag is a compact one. We bring you the SS 2010 trends direct from today's Dolce & Gabbana menswear show.
It's not an easy job when the world's eyes are on you (well the paparazzi's anyway).
It's Friday and in the spirit of things, take a peek at these unseen images from the brand new SS09 Dolce & Gabbana underwear advertising campaign.
Star of Dolce & Gabbana's new SS10 underwear advertising campaign, we caught up with the Italian Swimmer to quiz him on life as a swimmer and as one of the new faces of Dolce & Gabbana.
Shot by Alasdair McLellan, Natalia graces the cover of her very own Vogue - well in the sense it's Russian Vogue, we don't think she's bought it...yet.
Fashion's most in demand male model - Jesus Luz exclusively hits the Dolce & Gabbana menswear catwalk TODAY. Ahead of his Milan debut, Swide delved into his mind to discover what really makes him tick.
The successful stencil artist, currently has an exhibition in his former hometown, Bristol. Could its visitors however be actually the best part?
Now in its fifteenth year, the Los Angeles Film Festival is a world-class event, showcasing the best in new American and international cinema. Kicking off the festival which runs until June 28th was the very A-List Miss Johansson.
No.192 in a limited series - if no-one else is making sense (and well, it's Friday, so very probable), ensure you stay cool, calm and collected in black and white.
When your job entails hanging out on a luxury yacht with world famous designers, we did wonder what supermodel Claudia Schiffer considers an actual holiday to be. As it's June and it's sunny (in Italy anyway) we thought it was time to quiz the world of fashion about their summer plans in Swide's new interview series.
Saturday June 20th is the Dolce & Gabbana SS10 menswear show and we intend to get backstage and do whatever it takes (someone has to) to bring you the images, the gossip and the new trends in real time.
Picture the scene. Fashion blogger Diane Pernet is being interviewed, as the best of the world's fashion press arrive, providing the perfect opportunity to tweet away.
Sit back and relax as Swide snoops around Twitter bringing you the pics the virtual world is twittering about.
It's one toned torso after another this week on Swide. Today's inspiring images of course have a purpose - and it's Dolce & Gabbana's new SS 2009 underwear video. We dive backstage in Rome to bring you all the exclusive details from the new shoot.
After years of searching for beauty with a camera, photographer Kevin Van Aelst opted for a new challenge using food and...sweaters to produce art. Swide takes a peek.
Saving you the hassle of social networking, in our new Swide series - sit back and relax as Swide snoops its way around Twitter bringing you the pics the virtual world is twittering about.
Imagine a world without fish. Swide brings you the trailer for the world’s first major documentary about the devastating effect of overfishing which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
As Jesus heads to Milan to exclusively model at the Dolce & Gabbana SS10 menswear show on Saturday, Swide caught up with him to exclusively ask him more about his life to date, future plans and if he'd create the perfect playlist just for us.
The thing about Hollywood stars is that they never do anything, well, remotely normal. Newlyweds Bruce Willis and wife Emma Willis pose for a set of honeymoon pics shot by Steven Klein. Like we said, they're nothing like the usual cocktail by the Seychelles pool pics.
No.190 in a limited series - ensure you have a colourful life by with a sleek style and of course, a mission.
Pitti Uomo is a menswear show held each season in Florence. It's where the trends for next season are debated over glasses of Prosecco and the world's top buyers parade for The Sartorialist.
I wasn't sure whether to be pleased or offended when Mr. New Media asked me to be the first to trial the new D&G online store. As my love for shopping appears to be common knowledge I put it to good use, and just like Madonna - I had the entire store to myself.
Four years since their last album Live It Out - Metric are back with their new album Fantasies. Their hypnotic first single Help I'm Alive featuring a visionary short film by the talented filmaker Deco Dawson sets the tone. We tune in.
There we were clicking merrily away on Vogue Online when we came across fashion's great & good lending their time to the future style generation. Our first thought was, don't they have SS10 menswear shows to prepare?! Followed of course, by how nice this all was.
We've decided to share the love, and the models. Email us your questions for a male model and we'll ask them backstage at tomorrow's SS10 D&G catwalk show (June 23rd 12pm GMT +1).
Like birthdays and Christmas, the Dolce & Gabbana menswear fashion shows are worth the wait. We reveal this season's dates and why you need to be online on this weekend.
We're all aware it's important to make a style statement but sometimes all that fashion forward focus is exhausting. For Fall 09, the D&G collection features a collection of unique printed T-shirts that allow you to sit and back as they do all the style hard work.
Bar Artisanal is a new TriBeCa bistro and bar and dressed down version of the acclaimed Artisanal Fromagerie, Bistro & Wine Bar. Using only artisanal, and organic products, Swide licks their plates clean.
As you may be aware my favourite time of the year is fast approaching. Forget Christmas and birthdays - the biggest gift one can receive is a backstage pass to menswear fashion week. Here are the 10 signs you know menswear fashion week is almost here.
For their S/S 1996 collection Dolce & Gabbana took a trip to the Aeolian islands off the coast of Sicily. Inspired by their summer visit, the designers transformed its breathtaking scenery into passionate inspiration.
Direct from the 2009 Venice Biennale Swide brings you an exclusive series of images. Next in our series we showcase what it takes to become an artist which appears to involve not only absinthe and paint.
Saving you the hassle of social networking, in our new Swide series we bring you the quirkiest images from Twitter on a daily basis. Sit back as Swide snoops its way around Twitter and highlights the pics the virtual world is twittering about.
How we love seeing a star rise - and model Jesus Luz is certainly one in the making. L'Officiel Hommes captured him on the rise as we would do too in swimming shorts. Stay posted this week on Swide as we bring you the exclusive on this Brazilian to watch.
No.186 in a limited series - despite her department card store card & weekly spa treatments she still believed in the bohemian lifestyle.
Saving you the hassle of social networking, in our new Swide series - sit back and relax as Swide snoops its way around Twitter bringing you the pics the virtual world is twittering about.
Picture the scene...your colleague is on a shoot in Capri with David Gandy eating fresh fish, with a seaview. I on the other hand have the intern, a sandwich and a view of a garage. Jealous me?
With all the other supermodels back on the scene we did wonder where the lovely Tatjana had gone.
New art book PULP showcases post-apocalyptic futures & crime scenes gone bad. Pretty much like an average catwalk show really...
No.185 in a limited series - the key to looking as if you've scored a spectacular transfer deal is all in the details.
It's June, it's sunny (in Italy anyway) and so time for a new interview series as Swide asks the world of fashion about their summer.
Saving you the hassle of social networking, in our new Swide series starting today we bring you the quirkiest images from Twitter on a daily basis. Sit back as Swide snoops its way around Twitter and highlights the pics the virtual world is twittering about.
Direct from the 2009 Venice Biennale, an exclusive series of images. Next in our backstage series - top tips on how to produce a contemporary art masterpiece.
First came the improved service and attentive waiters, followed by an instant respect in the bank - a place I've never been treated graciously in my life. Could a Milanese makeover be the perfect travelling companion?
Although we can't predict the future, we'd at least like to arrive there in style. We reveal the concept car that offers a glimpse of the future - welcome to social networking for cars.
No.184 in a limited series - a private drinks party is not always the easiest social occasion to crash. As such she wore the perfect dress to ensure social butterfly status.
To (ahem) quote The National Enquirer - how was your week? In the Twitter world Peaches Geldof showcases a new haircut, Dita Von Teese returns home to the states, Alexa Chung shows off her reading material and we see the queues for Jamie Oliver's new London restaurant.
We thought we knew everything there was to know about designers Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana until we saw Italian GQ magazine. Interviewed by Style.com's Tim Blanks and photographed by Terry Richardson - we take a peek at this fascinating piece.
We love Perez Hilton's tagline so much, we think designers Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana should add the words Knock Out to their new FW09 campaign featuring the super male models Jesus Luz & David Gandy immediately.
There's nothing like a ready made playlist to brighten our days. Thank goodness then for blogger and DJ Melanie Crété who's come to our rescue with our very own exclusive Swide playlist.
No.183 in a limited series - it's all very well and good reading a trashy novel on the beach but ensure you get your culture fix first.
If you've been blaming the lack of a supermodel figure on over-indulgence we may have a ray of light for you. From blogger Mrs Trefusis Takes A Taxi, we investigate Astro-dieting.
Direct from the 2009 Venice Biennale Swide brings you an exclusive series of images. Next is the series is the phrase no-one likes to hear in the art business, "selling out".
Our favourite photo-blogger Pooneh Ghana has exclusively given Swide the visual scoop on the world's young leading musicians. Take a backstage peek at The Kills, We Are Scientists, Little Joy and more...
Getting close to David Gandy is not easy - believe us we've tried. Virtually however is a whole different matter. Thank us later, but exclusively for you dear readers from tomorrow we bring you hot tweeting from David Gandy on a Mario Testino shoot in Capri.
The unstoppable Heidi Klum shows us the how to rock the sexy feminity look in an iconic Dolce & Gabbana corset. Shot by Francsco Carrozini, and style by Christiane Arp, we take a closer peek at the making of the issue that Heidi guest-edited herself...
If it's a theatrical entrance you're after this autumn, look no further than the front seats of D&G's homage to the world of theatre. Capturing its richness, culture, and of course its social staus - Swide shows you how to look as if you always have seats in a private box.
When upcoming photographer Hassan Havier contacted us with his exclusive images from Khiva, Swide knew we'd (finally) found a new travel destination to rival even the most avid Wallpaper reader.
Leading make-up artist Pat McGrath is the woman we all need on speed dial. Responsible for many of the world's beauty trends, Swide gets her exclusive tips.
It appears our building has taken the story Devil Wears Prada to heart by opting to ride the office lift alone. Firstly not only is this kind of behaviour dullity, dull, dull but secondly a whole lift to one's self is just not workable in a busy office??!!!
Direct from the Venice Biennale that opened this week, Swide brings you an exclusive series of behind the scenes images from one of the world's greatest art fairs. Next in the series - when new techies met old technology.
One of the youngest hot young things to come out of the Twilight hysteria, Taylor Lautner when not fighting off hoardes of fans at the MTV Movie Awards is lining up his post-Twilight films roles.
Direct from the Venice Biennale, Swide brings you an exclusive series of behind the scenes images. First, is legendary architect (and former boxer) Tadao Ando.
Seen here at the Paris premiere of his new film, Terminator Salvation with costar Bryce Dallas Howard, actor Christian Bale not only exhibits super-hero like tendencies but an obvious style power too.
Swide has an exclusive peek at the opening of a new exhibition at NY's Not Fade Away Gallery that fills us with a rush of dangerous excitement and a longing for when New York meant something other than just shopping.
Not only having to respond to our usual 'special' Dolce&Gabbana fans, in the spirit of the current economic climate we've also been given the task of answering letters from our very own Swide readers. How pleased we are.
In our new series Meet the Bloggers, Swide interviews leading bloggers to ask them what life is really like in the blogsaphere. Do they break out into a cold sweat in a non-WIFI zone? Sit in pyjamas all day, or suffer blog envy? Today's star blogger is Liberty London Girl.
Exhibiting at this year's 2009 Venice Biennale in the Italian Pavillion curated by Luca Beatrice and Beatrice Buscaroli, will be new Italian talents alongside established stars such as Sandro Chia. We take a peek at the "metaphysical obviousness" of Nicola Verlato.
GQ Germany's June cover star and winner of Best Generation Actor at this week's MTV Movie Awards - is there no stopping this man? The actor we'd all love to have as our best friend, Swide investigates what's next for the multi-talented Ben Stiller.
No.176 in a limited series - a Polo series was always on her to-do list. Proud of her social butterfly status she decided to opt for a literal version of her social skills.
Avoid reality with a life-like virtual experience that recreates sights, smells, sounds. With its wireless connection virtual experiences can be shared with other people in real time (without having to talk).
No.177 in a limited series - Despite being a Shoreditch girl at heart, wandering the streets of Mayfair gave her the perfect excuse to dress up.
Living up to the title of her next movie Revenge of the Fallen - Megan Fox knocked dead the style competition at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. As we investigate her tattoos Swide can't help but think there is something of the Ms Jolie about this new girl on the block...
Photographer Pooneh Ghana has hit concerts around the world snapping leading musicians and capturing them in her trademark intimate style. Swide finds out more about her and those pictures of The Kills...
This week our mailbox is full of budding entrepreneurs wanting to sell us not only part of various third world countries - but a jewellery collection and a new sportswear brand. What part of Dolce & Gabbana do people not understand exactly??
No.175 in a limited series - the real reason he went so often to concerts was the opportunity it gave him to change his style.
Dolce & Gabbana turned the clock back for their new FW10 collection. If you never thought you'd hear the words waistcoat & sexy in the same sentence - we show you how this classic item got its sexy makeover.
The Japanese know a thing or two about fashion trends so we were excited the flip thrpugh the latest version of Japan's Ginza magazine and discover their take on SS09.
The suburban Chicago home and "amazing architectural treasure" used in the 1986 classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off is for sale and if you've got $2.3 million, it can yours.
No.174 in a limited series - the true definition of a long weekend is Thursday - Tuesday. nothing else will do.