Harvey Weinstein to ruin revive Charles James

A Marchesa creation from the label's F/W
'14 collection; credit: Style.com

When I recently read the post-Met Gala news that Harvey Weinstein will be reviving this year's honoree Charles James' company, I laughed. Back then it seemed funny, but now I realize it was a rather pain-
ful laughter, like the one you let out when finding out shocking news that you don't know how to react to.

The main reason why I laughed - aside from the fact that another legendary designer's legacy will be ruined much like Halston's - was that Mr. Weinstein's wife, Georgina Chapman, will be the creative director of the brand. For those of you who do not know, Chap-man is currently the creative force - without the word creative - behind Hollywood's adored brand Marchesa which quite frankly specializes in red carpet dresses and not much else.

Truth be told - and when have we ever wanted to hear lies - Georgina is not really a designer. She and her business-pal Keren Craig "design" flashy red carpet dresses that are based on previously created patterns and therefore have no vision, sense of innovation, nor artistic guidance to produce something valuable. The pieces of clothing that the label sells are appreciated because of the atelier's hard work and precision in construction, cut and beading, meaning they have nothing to do with the two women appointed.

This being said, there is no doubt that the Marchesa brand is successful in its own commercial terms and that is makes a pretty penny. However, the Charles James brand deserves a real designer - dare I mention John Galliano who recently got a gig at a Russian beauty brand instead of working where he really belongs - and we simply cannot pretend that Ms. Chapman is a suitable candidate for the job that requires a person's undivided time and dedication and above all, real talent.

What will Sandra Bullock wear to Oscars 2014?

As we are counting down the days until the 86th Academy Awards, we all probably have one question in mind: "What will the big stars wear on the red carpet?"

To answer your question, here is my prediction about America's sweetheart Sandra Bullock.

There were times when Sandra used to choose feminine and figure-hugging dresses for the red carpet; however this year she has been balancing between low-key casual and sexy. Considering Ms. Blanchett will most likely get the Oscar for Leading Actress, I believe Sandra will go for something comfortable and relaxed which will allow Cate to shine. If that's the case, I predict she will choose the dove-gray embellished dress with pockets from Alberta Ferretti's F/W 14.15 collection; but if her stylist decides to impose a more glamorous look on her I guess it will be the fire red Marchesa gown from the latest collection, considering she has worn the brand twice to the Oscars before.

Other contenders in the game are French designer Roland Mouret who often dresses Ms. Bullock in his figure hugging dresses, Alber Elbaz for Lanvin who could possibly design a shiny custom-made dress for the star inspired by the brand's S/S '14 collection and Prabal Gurung who could lend Sandra one of the closing gowns from his F/W 14.15 show to make up for the much hated look from the designer she wore to this year's Golden Globes.

Which designer do you think Sandra Bullock is going to wear to this year's Academy Awards?

Which designer do you think Sandra Bullock is going to wear to this year's Academy Awards?
	Alberta Ferretti
	Marchesa
	Roland Mouret
	Lanvin
	Prabal Gurung
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Stay tuned as more outfit predictions for stars like Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts are coming soon!