Aside from Rihanna, also honoured at the annual CFDA ceremony at Lincoln Centre were a number of top designers. Joseph Altuzarra won the womenswear award, and the menswear prize went to Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, the duo behind the Public School label. Sisters Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen of The Row won the accessories award.

The international award went to Raf Simons of Dior, and the CFDA lifetime achievement award went to designer Tom Ford, who quipped that he hoped it didn’t spell the end of his career.

“Please have me back in another 25 years,” Ford joked. “I promise I’ll wear a toupee and walk with a cane.”

An emotional high point of the ceremony was the bestowing of the prestigious Founders Award to Bethann Hardison, a former model and modelling agent who has been a vocal champion for diversity on runways.

She was introduced by model Naomi Campbell, who choked up when she described her admiration for Hardison. When Hardison came onstage to accept her trophy, so did 16 models of colour, standing behind her and smiling. She spoke passionately of the need for diverse runways — “just let them model,” she said — and added that things were improving throughout the industry on that score.

The annual CFDA show, hosted this year by director and screenwriter John Waters, always draws a mix of fashion insiders and Hollywood. This year, one of the biggest names was Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, who presented the womenswear award to Altuzarra.

Nyong’o, who has become as famous for her choices on the red carpet as her skyrocketing acting career, told the crowd that if there was one thing she had learned in a year of film festivals and awards shows, “it is the power of fashion”. She wore a cropped Suno jumpsuit, in multi-coloured stripes.

Other Hollywood stars in attendance included Blake Lively in a short Michael Kors dress, and Emmy Rossum in a green chiffon J. Mendel gown. Greta Gerwig wore a bright orange Zac Posen gown.

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The rush into China has been going for some time, but now the quieter, more austere luxury labels are increasingly making their presence felt.

Last week, it was the turn of French fashion house Céline. The brand staged a catwalk show of its autumn-winter 2014 collection on an abandoned oil tanker in Beijing’s 751 D Park art district.

In the label’s first runway event outside Paris, its creative director, Phoebe Philo, also presented several new pieces, created especially for the Beijing event, to the 550 VIP guests and celebrities such as Faye Wong and Na Ning.

"I wanted to approach the collection from the gut, for it to feel touched by human hands; wild, tender and strong," Philo says of the show, which included a series of new silk tops, scarves and handbags in special colours for Chinese customers.

The show explored Philo’s signature interpretation of men’s wardrobes but reinvented for women. The looks were strong, confident, with a focus on handcraft with feathered fabrics and frayed seams. Long swinging coats in interesting fabrications were a dominant feature, while bolts of colour were introduced in bright buttons, checks or gingham.

The sophisticated, cool elegance of Philo’s Céline woman has been gaining traction on the mainland, where, for the most sophisticated customers, logo mania and conspicuous luxury has started to feel tired. Enter Céline, a brand that has nailed its cool, collected identity, positioning it as the go-to fashion brand for the thinking woman, embodying the opposite of fashion frivolity or the stylistic trappings of nouveau riche.

The mainland has become one of the top five markets for Céline, accounting for 10 per cent of its global sales, says CEO Marco Gobbetti as we talk in Beijing. Among its 90 stores, 20 are located in 14 cities across the mainland. The new additions are a store at the International Finance Square in Chengdu, which opened in April, and a flagship store at Plaza 66 in Shanghai, which is due to open later this year.

Gobbetti thinks high-end mainland customers’ initial passion for luxury logos has given way to a desire for a more minimalist aesthetic that has done so well for Céline. The transition he sees is also becoming a concern for other luxury labels that have banked on China’s continued love of logos and bling.

"The high-end shoppers in China have quickly evolved into sophisticated and discerning customers, who are not just looking for status but products that fit them and their personality. I think Céline is one of those brands," he says.

Céline is the latest of several brands to have hosted shows with celebratory aplomb in the mainland this year. In April, British luxury giant Burberry showed off its autumn-winter 2014 collection at a Shanghai shipyard with a Broadway-style musical extravaganza; singers and dancers dressed in Burberry trench coats wowing audiences. At present, Burberry has 78 stores in the mainland.

Soon after Burberry’s creative show, New York-based fashion designer Michael Kors staged a jet-set-themed event at Shanghai’s Hongqiao International Airport.

Then, earlier this month, Balenciaga (which has 12 stores in the mainland) held a star-studded fashion show in the capital that included its spring 2014 collection as well as a "China Edition", featuring 13 exclusive designs for the Chinese market. As part of the event, 40 designs by house founder Cristóbal Balenciaga were exhibited for the first time in China.

With so many luxury brands hoping to boost their presence, it’s no surprise that the competition is fierce.

"Everybody is here," says Gobbetti. "China has quickly become a market as competitive as other places. You need to be very professional, serious and invest a lot in resources, training, recruiting and develop a close relationship with customers. That’s the key."

Although Céline has far fewer mainland stores than some other labels, it does not plan to expand rapidly. "We’ll just work on improving what we have. We have a good network and cover the main markets fairly well. We like to keep our distribution tight," says Gobbetti.

Globally, Céline has tripled its business in the past four years, Gobbetti says, with Japan, the US, Europe and the rest of Asia each holding a bigger market share than the mainland. Hong Kong, where Céline has eight stores, is another key market.

"Hong Kong, as a city, has a very strong market. If not number one, it’s probably very close to it. The city is very important for us in terms of both business volume and image," he says, adding that Céline is planning to upgrade two of its stores at Harbour City and Ocean Terminal.

Although these stores are well patronised by mainland customers, Gobbetti says Céline’s focus in Hong Kong is on local customers whom he endorses enthusiastically. "The clientele is fantastic, very educated and opinionated in the right way."

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Long-haul flights should be full of excitement - particularly when you’re embarking on a trip of a lifetime to somewhere hot and exotic.

The downside? Sitting on a plane for hours on end is uncomfortable, boring and it plays havoc with your skin.

No one wants to arrive at their dream destination looking how they feel (tired, dehydrated and confused about the time), so we asked Noella Gabriel - the product and treatment development director at Elemis - to share her top skincare tips for surviving long-haul flights.

Here are five things to remember before settling into your seat and making the most of the free wine...

- Always take off your makeup before you travel and avoid drinking coffee and alcohol. This will keep skin super moisturised and hydrated.

- Remember to move! To maintain a rosy complexion, take regular short walks around the cabin. This will stimulate the blood circulation and prevent you from feeling bloated.

- Pack a few of your favourite travel-sized skincare products to apply mid-flight to keep skin plump and hydrated before landing. Elemis Cellular Skin Bliss Capsules are particularly good for giving skin a nourishing boost, plus the lavender capsules are great for encouraging relaxation when you need to sleep. Try the rose capsules to refresh and replenish the complexion on arrival - you want to start your much deserved holiday with a gorgeous glow!

- Cooling eye gel is also a skincare essential. It will instantly cool and refresh the delicate eye area while helping to combat dehydration and puffiness, a common side effect of long-haul travel.

- If your skin feels really dehydrated, use a mask with a rich and creamy formula. This will help to condition and smooth skin after spending hours on a plane.

Does all of this sound like a lot of work when you’re supposed to be on holiday? If so, add a few of these skin-boosting foods to your pre-holiday diet.

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Which beauty products do you swear by?

I love Kiehl products, especially the Midnight Recovery Concentrate for your face and the lip balm. I use Aussie Aussome Volume shampoo and conditioner on my hair. Caudalie cleansers and toners are also fabulous for my skin. Since starting on Holby I’ve had to take good care of my hair and face.

What are your essential cosmetics?

Chanel mascara and liquid eyeliner in black violet are essential, although I’m keen to find stockists in the UK as I bought them in LA. Nars Cream Blush is great too and I love Chanel Foundation.

Do you have any top beauty tips?

Lots of water, lots of sleep and plenty of light oils on your face overnight. My grandmother passed down a tip which involves slapping cold water on to your face every morning and giving it a good massage. That’s a ritual I perform every day as it gets the blood going.

How do you keep in shape?

I walk a lot, swim and take my yoga mat into work with me so I can stretch out. I go to the gym when I have time.

What’s your signature fragrance?

Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile is my favourite and I mix it with Diptyque’s fig oil. It’s not too feminine and has a lovely Mediterranean feel about it.

If you could change one part of your body what would it be?

Maybe my tummy, but you have to accept the way you are.

Do you believe in plastic surgery?

No, I think it’s nice to grow old gracefully.

How do you pamper yourself?

I have regular facials and I love massages. I like one that really gets into your bones. I also enjoy reflexology.

How would you describe your style?

I always go for comfort so I’m often in leggings and a cashmere jumper. I wear a lot of dark colours, especially black. I like to look elegant, chic and covered up.

Do you have a favourite shop or designer?

If I had the money, I’d love clothes by the likes of Alexander McQueen and Chanel. But since I don’t, I shop in Zara, H&M, Rag & Bone and Scandinavian outlet Acne.

Have you had any fashion disasters?

I’m sure there were some back in the 1990s when I was growing up but I hope I don’t make any now.

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Kelly Rowland married her manager and fiancé Tim Witherspoon Friday, Billboard has confirmed. The nuptials took place in Costa Rica with around 30 guests. Congrats to the new happy couple!

The former "Destiny’s Child" songstress announced her engagement in December on Queen Latifah’s show.

"He put a ring on it," she confirmed. "It’s been a while. We’ve kept it very, very low -- for years, to be completely honest."

"The X Factor" host was in Bulgaria when Witherspoon proposed via Skype.

"He asked me first on Skype and I was like, ’We’re so far away from each other,"’ Rowland recalled of the moment.

"But it was so late, I remember we were both just kinda like, honestly, just staring at each other ... and he asked me, and it was just that simple to say yes."

She appeared at the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala in New York Monday, keeping her hands in her pockets. Neither party has officially confirmed the news yet.

A source tells Us Weekly the wedding was "quick and simple." Beyoncé and sister Solange Knowles were present for the event, jetting from the Met Gala after the Jay Z incident.

Beyoncé uploaded a picture to Instagram that day in what appeared to be a bridesmaid dress, captioned "Good Morning."

Other guests included fellow band member Michelle Williams and Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles.

Rowland was engaged to football star Roy Williams, but the pair split in 2005. This is the first marriage for the singer.

She is working on her fifth studio album, which will feature Pharrell Williams.

"I’m at the very very beginning stages of the record," Rowland revealed.

"We’re at the point now where we are all talking -- writers [and] producers -- we’re all excited. There are fresh ideas coming into the studio right now. We’re trying different beats. It’s a really great start."

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We should be looking after our skin all year round but with summer just around the corner it’s even more important to make sure you are protecting it from the perils of everyday life.

Make sure you get down to Olympia London’s Anti-Ageing Health & Beauty Show on the 10th and 11th May to learn which areas of your skin to look after and to see a showcase of some of the products that can help you do this.

Nick Sinclair, Founder of The Cosmetic Imaging Studio London and VISIA expert will be demonstrating the VISIA® CA system at Olympia London’s Anti-Ageing Health & Beauty Show. He will be using the high tech capabilities of the VISIA machine to give visitors an in-depth skin and complexion analysis by capturing multi-spectral digital images of visitor’s faces and analysing, in particular, the UV damage, pigmentation and fine lines that they have (Photo-Ageing/Photo-Damage). He will also be showcasing at Olympia London’s Anti-Ageing Health & Beauty Show virtual nose job technology which uses the VECTRA3D XT system.

If you need some guidance Nick has given us five of his top tips:

1) Be sun aware:

Wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF15 even if you are just walking to the shops or it’s cloudy the sun can still get to your skin

When in direct sunlight on hot days (in the UK & abroad) wear high factor sunscreen as well as a big floppy hat and sunglasses.

2) Assess your lifestyle:

Be conscious of what you consume. Binge drinking and high level of sugar have all been proven to effect the body and complexion in a negative way.

3) Invest in the right products:

You need to buy and use products that are specifically good for your own skin – check they are right for your skin when you buy, and monitor you are getting the return on your investment.

4) Employ good skin management:

Make sure you regularly cleanse your skin particularly after any form of physical exercise to prevent pores getting blocked.

5) Regular assessment:

Good skincare is like good dental care, you need to have it reviewed regularly and use the products that benefit you specifically.

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“Classic movie-star glamor is within everyone’s reach,” Fashion Police co-host and celebrity stylist George Kotsiopoulos tells me. “Confidence is the key to red-carpet-ready personal style,” he adds. In town visiting the Swarovski boutique on Lincoln Road to toast his first tome, Glamorous by George, we chat up the wildly popular E! breakout star on Miami, fashion regrets and his sartorial pet peeves (Read: no more butt cleavage!).

You’re a co-host on the blisteringly honest and fiercely funny “Fashion Police” TV show alongside Joan Rivers, Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic — do you ever feel guilty panning certain celebrities’ outfits?

I never personally attack anyone, I simply talk about their clothing. So no, I do not regret anything or feel guilty. My critiques are mostly aimed at take-aways for the viewer at home to learn from.

You are of Greek descent — how did your most likely conservative parents react to your interest in the arts?

I’m proud to say that I’m 100 percent and also first generation in the States. My artistic side was encouraged until I got to high school and then, according to my parents, it was time to ‘get serious.’ I actually have a bachelors’ degree in accountancy! Fortunately, I found my way back to a more creative field and landed in a seat next to Joan Rivers. My mother is beyond proud of me and watches every week. My father passed away many years ago, but I know the current state of my career would just blow his mind.

Your first tome, “Glamorous by George,” offers straightforward styling tips and advice — what else can readers expect?

It’s the highest compliment on Fashion Police when we say a woman looks like a “movie star,” so I just wanted to share my knowledge on what it takes to achieve this. Being glamorous is not just about the hair, makeup and clothing. It’s how you present yourself in every aspect of your life, and it’s not as difficult as you might think.

Is there anything you’ve worn and regretted?

Style is ever evolving so I don’t regret anything I’ve worn because it’s all about learning from your mistakes.

What’s the most common fashion faux pas you see men and women making?

I think getting the fit wrong is the biggest offense. So many people, both men and women, do not know what size they are and are either wearing clothing that is too big or too small.

Name the one trend you would like to see end — and quickly at that?

What I call ‘LBC.’ This is the exposure of lower butt cleavage when ladies wear their bandage dresses too tight and too short. It’s not a classy look, but I see it all too often!

Define Miami style for us:

Miami is bold, sexy, carefree and most important, fun! It’s fearless.

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Rebonding is a quick option for those who want absolutely straight hair but are not born with it. The end result is poker straight hair. In this process, the bonds of your hair are broken with the help of a chemical formula and then again neutralisers are applied to restructure the bonds. By doing this, the existing bonds that exist in curly hair are broken and once the hair is straightened, new bonds are made to rearrange the physical structure of your hair. This is a more permanent method than keratin smoothening. This is a process of altering the chemical structure of hair so it becomes straight for a considerable period of time. Rebonded hair will certainly not trouble you too much if it’s taken care of in the right way.

Tips to keep in mind

‘Ensure you apply trusted products during the treatment to minimise damage at the start. Use the right post-care products too, and use them properly. Any conditioner needs to be washed away completely as residue will cause itching, hairfall and dandruff,’ says Rod Anker,

If your hair is not too greasy, refrain from shampooing every day. Try alternate days or co-washing – using conditioner as a shampoo and just rinsing it away.

Keep your hair safe from environmental factors – harsh sun, cold winds and rains. Use a hat or umbrella.

Hair serum creates a barrier between your hair and the outside and helps protect it better.

Pammy Kaul of Scratch Salons also advises, ‘Have your hair trimmed on a regular basis for preventing split ends.’

Use hair masks frequently or get hair spas done. Your hair needs moisture and nutrition regularly. In fact, Monsoon Salon & Spa offers six hair spas for the price of two – that means a whole two months of pampering your hair after rebonding them.’

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When did you last feel beautiful?

It’s such a naff question. There’s a creepy lady from a moisturiser ad crooning it in my ear right now. It’s a bad question because it’s been used to sell you s*** you don’t need for decades. It’s a bad question because it’s been used to keep women down. We’ve been party to the subjugation though, of course we have. We’ve been buying into The Beauty Myth long before Naomi Wolf explained it to us. From Cleopatra’s smoky eyes to Rihanna with her chest tattoo and bondage clothes, ideals of beauty have shifted through history, but have never lost their power. Beauty has never not been precious. That’s why you can’t ask a woman "when did you last feel beautiful" without it being a loaded question. What you’re really asking her is "when did you last feel valued?"

It shouldn’t be that hard to take back beauty, to decide what it is for yourself, and not let someone else define it first, and then sell it to you. Certainly, it’s not a new idea; the second-wave feminists argued a need for this with more urgency, passion and fluency than I ever could. Naomi Wolf reckons she’s a third wave feminist, of course, but I think I’m more of a Mexican wave variety; I’ll stand up and cheer for any woman trying her best to work out what she needs to feel beautiful, powerful and happy, especially in the face of contemporary, beguiling distractions like $70 lipsticks that look and feel divine.

Gloria Steinem may not have been swayed by YSL packaging, but she is obviously made of sterner stuff than I. Not that I necessarily need expensive makeup to feel beautiful, although I love how Rouge Volupte smells like geraniums and slicks on your lips so nice.

Lipstick per se is not a pre-requisite for feeling beautiful though. What is? A 20-second brainstorm later, and here’s what comes to mind: I need to be in my body to feel beautiful; to get out running, or walking, especially in this lovely autumn light. I feel beautiful, or at least more attractive when I have a purpose, when I’m doing something useful; cooking, or doing laundry or thinking about what to write. I need eight hours’ sleep and a lot of water and proper laughs to feel beautiful, and I had a definite flash of it while I was dancing to a Violent Femmes song in my kitchen three weeks ago on a Wednesday night.

This is a completely random list of causes and conditions of feeling beautiful; and that’s exactly as it should be, this is about as subjective an experience as exists. But taking the time to consider it is worthwhile, if only because it reduces the chances of somebody being able to sell you more rubbish you’re not in need of.

If you’re stuck for a pointer on feeling beautiful, by the way, Audrey Hepburn has some that work every time. She said: "I believe that happiest girls are the prettiest girls." And: "I believe in kissing, kissing a lot."

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Short suits: to use or not to use. I say, “To use.” Spring is here and summer is coming up. The heat is rising and these suits are so chic. Short suits, contrary to popular belief, can be used for work, casually and even on a date. Its air of freshness and modernism are a great complement to any outfit.

When using them for work, the length is key. There are still shorts, so you want to make sure they look appropriate. Treat them like skirts. If the hem sits too far from the knee on your thigh, it is probably too short. To play it safe, pick a short that sits just over the knee. A great trick is to use pantyhose. If you pick a dark color as brown or black, it will instantly elevate the look, making it more elegant and providing more coverage.

If you would like to use them casually, you can have lots of fun. Try bright colors, various textures and all kinds of shoes. Footwear can make a big impact in a short suit outfit. It can change the whole mood and the comfort level. If you are going to an art gallery, use oxfords or ballerina flats. If you are going to have brunch with friends, experiment with various sandals and pumps.

When going on a date, pick a black, white or patterned suit. The main thing here is to look sexy and effortless. The suit should make you feel fabulous and comfortable. This is a great time to show off your legs with sensual heels.

If you would like to play with the jackets, by all means, do it. Mix and match and try to maintain a balance within all pieces. Pick one piece to be the center of attention. The other two pieces should complement the look.

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Come summer, and sweaty feet become a common problem with many of us. Follow these simple tips to keep stinky feet at bay.

- While washing your feet, use an antibacterial soap. Dry the feet completely, making sure you dry the area between the toes. Fungi and bacteria can develop between the toes if the area is not dried completely.

- Put antiperspirant on your feet before you put on your socks. Antiperspirants are quite effective in reducing foot perspiration.

- Dust your feet with foot powder. Follow the antiperspirant with foot powder, which absorbs excessive sweat and reduces odour.

- Wear cotton socks. Natural fibres allow more air to reach your feet.

- Change your socks often. When your socks feel damp with sweat, wash your feet and put on a fresh pair of socks. Keep baby wipes with you, and use them to clean your feet at work or while you are in public places and can’t wash your feet.

- Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to four cups of water and soak your feet in the solution for 15 minutes to reduce perspiration. Not only does the vinegar act as an astringent, it exfoliates a thin top layer of the skin of your feet. You’ll experience dryness for hours after this soak. Plus, the acid in the vinegar neutralizes odour-causing bacteria deep in your feet.

- Go barefoot as often as possible to allow your feet to breathe, and wear sandals and open-toed shoes. Exposing your feet will help reduce sweating to a great extent.

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The second evening’s shows at Dubai’s third Fashion Forward event were a study in miniature of fashion’s broad breadth. The variety ranged from the wearable elegance of Said Mahrouf to the candy-coloured don’t-look-at-the-price-tag princesses of Rami Kadi, and the space-age oddity that was Taller Marmo. Tying it up neatly at the end (with a bowtie) was some menswear from Velsvoir.

Said Mahrouf

The Moroccan-Dutch designer was this reporter’s standout designer of the evening, the kind we’d love to see more of if Fashion Forward is truly aiming to be a commercial event. Commercial isn’t a dirty word, by the way; all designers want to sell their clothes, some just actually create clothes people want to wear, like Mahrouf.

Mahrouf, who started his label three years ago, after returning to Casablanca from the Netherlands, is an interesting contrast to the other, shall we say more showman-like designers who also presented on Saturday night. While others gave us frills, bows, cartoons and lengthy explanations of their inspiration, Mahrouf simply presented a tight collection of tailored pieces. And yet he’s no stranger to spectacle — for many years, he was a performance artist.

But he wanted to design clothes people would actually buy and wear, he told me after the show, and many of his pieces could have walked off that catwalk and into your life.

Using only natural materials, mainly silk and a silk-wool blend, Mahrouf’s looks are sleekly tailored dresses, trousers and jackets in “20 shades of grey”, with details such as sharp pleats on a bodice; dresses knot and flow around the body, with a flash at an open back. Only one flowing gown that teamed chiffon with suit-like tailoring was the exception to a stream of successful pieces.

Taller Marmo

Unlike some of the crowd spotted at Fashion Forward, I’d actually like to wear clothes that — surprise! — are flattering rather than purposefully unattractive. Also, if possible, not demeaning.

That’s my heartfelt message to the two (male) designers at Taller Marmo, who seemed to have some very odd ideas about flattering women in their Saturday night presentation. Their show notes mentioned “women empowerment” (sic) and action-movie characters such as Lara Croft in Tombraider.

So how exactly does a piece of silver fabric stretched tight across the top of a woman’s body, pinning down her arms to the point of immobility, and tied up at the back, say anything about empowerment? It was like a corset for the space age. Perhaps there was an irony here, but that didn’t make it across the catwalk. There was a strong late-1980s streak in the use of oversized blazers and (eek!) crushed velvet. There were some strong points in the sportswear pieces, especially the abayas worn with trainers and tied at the waist. I’d love to see some youngsters sporting the pinafore-style specimen with boxfresh white sneakers in the mall soon.

Rami Kadi

The Lebanese haute couture designer (ie. he designs clothing that’s handmade to order, and costs the price of a small car) gave FFWD a moment of candy-coloured fantasy, stepping away from the business of fashion for a moment (Kadi’s clients come to him directly, so he wasn’t looking to sell a collection to buyers, but gain exposure, he told me). While many couture designers focus on extreme elegance, Kadi injects a dose of fun, with modern princesses (think Sleeping Beauty wakes up in 2014) from the Betsey Johnson school of colour wearing huge crowns of flowers. His winning card are the fabrics, many of which he says are exclusive, and all innovative. A ball gown skirt that looked like a fur was actually fluffy silk threads, while an a-line skirt was stitched with stretch nylon for a bubbly effect. Huge dresses are bubblegum pink, pista green and candy-floss blue; sleeker dresses show plenty of skin. If fashion is a sweetshop, then Kadi is its Willy Wonka.

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