Topshop Announces Ciara as New U.S. Brand Ambassador

We've been seeing more of her at  the various fashion events in recent months, as well as modeling (she's a natural!) for various publications. Clearly, she's a woman of many talents. Congratulations Ciara!

On Thursday, UK-based retailer Topshop announced that R&B singer Ciara would be its new brand ambassador for Topshop USA.

 Ciara posted a photo on Instagram with Sir Philip Green, the chairman of Arcadia Group, which owns Topshop and other UK brands such as Miss Selfridge, Burton Menswear, and Dorothy Perkins. 

The announcement was made in London at the Fashion Retail Academy’s 10th anniversary awards ceremony. Ciara was on hand to present an Outstanding Alumni Award.

 She wore a sleek black leather kimono by Topshop and and Paul Andrew Matrix sandals in matte black python.

 The singer’s boyfriend, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, took to Twitter to congratulate her.

 “Congrats!” he wrote. “@Topshop couldn’t pick a more dynamic woman!”

 In November 2014, Topshop opened its second location in New York City on 5th Avenue, making it the brand’s second largest flagship in the world behind the London Oxford Circus location, which according to the brand sees over 250,000 visitors a week.

 In addition to apparel and accessories, Topshop offers a wide range of shoe styles from heels to sandals to booties to sneakers, all priced under $280. Details have not yet been provided on what Ciara’s new role will entail, but we can only imagine there will be plenty of the brand’s trendy footwear involved.

Photo + Article: footwearnews.com

Ciara is the New Muse of Givenchy

As if Ciara's day job as R&B songstress and technically skilled dancer wasn't fabulous enough, the 24-year-old has been making moves in the fashion world these past few years. The statuesque beauty inked a multi-million dollar modeling contract with Wilhelmina modeling agency, has been popping up in editorial spreads around the world and now she can add muse to her ever-growing fashion resume. The renowned French design house's creative director, Riccardo Tisci has named Ciara his new muse and at the recent couture Spring 2010 shows in Paris she was spotted celebrating her new coveted side gig.

She was front row at the Givenchy show seated next to Kanye and Amber, visited the label's boutique for some shopping and attended a private cocktail soiree thrown in her honor by Tisci. Aside from pissing off some at the Givenchy show who booed her for showing up a whopping forty minutes late for the show, which was held up until she arrived, it's safe to say that the Couture Spring 2010 was undoubtedly Ciara's big fashion moment.

Following in the steps of actress Audrey Hepburn, who served as the label's founder Hubert de Givenchy's muse in the 50's and 60's, Ciara will be a source inspiration for one of fashion's most talented contemporary designers today. Tisci is celebrated for his ability to design romantic clothes that are dark, strong and atmospheric instead of delicate and pretty. Although, Ciara has developed and matured over the years, one thing remains is her affinity for strong looks. It's no surprise she's been a fan of Tisci for some time. Judging from how sophisticated Ciara looked decked in Givenchy at the shows in Paris, we think this is a match made in fashion heaven.

(essence.com)

This tall willowy beauty wears Givenchy well.