It has always been a great fancy dress tradition to dress up like a celebrity. Legends like Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Madonna, Bob Marley and Elton John never seem to lose their popularity.
Amy Winehouse is the latest celebrity to inspire a fancy dress craze. Her tight pencil skirts, love of leopard print, tattoos, dramatic make-up, and of course outrageously large beehive, have inspired fancy dress party goers and Karaoke addicts to recreate her unique look and transform themselves into this hell-raising singing sensation!
Until fairly recently, getting the "Amy Winehouse look" would have involved shopping around on the high street, or raiding the back of your wardrobe to find similar looking clothes. Once you had found your outfit, you would then have to contend with the hair. Now, if you happened to be blessed with a head full of luscious flowing locks and you had the time and know-how, then you would probably be able to create a reasonably decent beehive.
However, for those of us not blessed with the hair of Rapunzel and the talent of Toni & Guy we would then face a conundrum; how to get that Amy Winehouse beehive just right? Well, the good news is that this problem was resolved in early 2008 with the introduction of the 'Amy Winehouse Rehab Wig'.
In addition to this, you can now forget about the tortuous task of putting the outfit together yourself, because following on from the huge success of this now very popular wig, the 'Amy Winehouse Rehab Costume' was released earlier this year. You can even purchase temporary replicas of Amy's most popular tattoos.
Combine all this with some thick black eye-liner and a pair of stilettos to make even Blake take a second glance! It's a surefire way to stand out from the crowd at any fancy dress party.
Manchester in the 1980s was an exciting place to live. 'Dodging rain and bullets' as Chris and Anthony Donnelly put it. A revolution was taking place in the city's nightclubs and the brothers were in its midst. Their world, as well as ours, would have been a very different place without it.
Gio Goi was born out of the Donnelly's love of electronic house music. Today they recall being in New Order front-man Bernard Sumner's place, hearing the pulsing drum beats and clarion call synths for the first time. They were hooked instantly, and as they and other advocates championed the music to their friends, club nights dedicated to it sprang up across the city, including at the fabled Hacienda club run by Manchester legend, Tony Wilson.
House music is in Gio Goi's blood. The vibrant, tribal rhythms, a fusion of black and white American influences, originated in Chicago and migrated to New York where visiting British DJs such as Mike Pickering heard them in clubs like The Paradise Garage. Acting as cultural scouts, these DJs brought rare white label records back to England and spun them for an appreciative audience, sowing the seeds of what was to become known as 'The Second Summer of Love'.
Anthony and Chris made clothing that matched the house music vibe - zip-up tracksuit tops and t-shirts paying homage to the glow-stick ambience of the clubs. Soon they started selling these clothes to friends and family at The Hacienda, creating a community spirit that elevated the brand to the status of identity.
House music enjoyed its euphoric heyday in the early nineties before making room for a new wave of musicians; staying true to its roots, Gio Goi recognised something special in these new contenders. Soon they were rolling with the likes of The Happy Mondays and Oasis, and rubbing shoulders with the glamorously debauched Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse. While all this was going on, house music continued to grow in the warehouses and clubs, exploring fresh techniques and rhythms to kept people dancing well into the night.
Now a new generation of DJs and dance music stars has been unleashed onto a grateful public, including Deadmau5 - something of a figurehead for the dance revival. He and Gio Goi have worked closely to keep their respective art forms at the forefront of innovation over the past few years; Deadmau5 has even modelled new ranges for the brand.
Speaking of which, the current range consolidates on Gio Goi's past glories but brings it up to date with a refreshed colour palette and silhouettes designed to reflect the metropolitan, multi-cultural milieu we find ourselves in. Matte colours and natural fabrics underpin the bold, 'in-your-face' prints; vibrant shades of orange, sigma blue and real red jostle for pride of place on knits polos and the ubiquitous Gio Goi t-shirts. The cuts are also slimmer than before, revealing the rejuvenating influence of rock and roll on the brand.
Gio Goi is one of a rare-breed: a label that stays faithful to its roots but is able to adapt to new influences and environments, keeping the music scene dressed in the latest styles. Like the coveted white labels that the first house DJs brought back from America, Gio Goi's new range of clothing is freshly pressed and soon to make a big impact on the underground scene.
2010 is very nearly here and with so many countdown's being pushed out left, right and centre for best track, TV show or movie of the Noughties, we thought we should get in on some of the action and fill you in on the top places that the celebs headed to for their holidays over the last decade. From Simon Cowell to Michael Schumacher, Cheryl Cole to Angelina Jolie, we have all the celebs favourite holiday destinations covered!
Turkey - It is not so much of a secret these days and by staying separate from the Euro, celebs and your everyday holidaymakers can find some amazing holiday deals in Turkey. From its beautiful beaches to its bustling cities, Turkey is the perfect retreat for Kate Moss and the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
Caribbean - With stunning beaches, warm weather and plenty of sunshine a holiday to the Caribbean is hard to beat! Simon Cowell, otherwise known as the nasty judge on the X factor, loves the Caribbean so much that he has purchased a holiday home for £15million there! Perhaps we can expect to see Wayne and Coleen Rooney, Katy Perry and Amy Winehouse invited around for a house warming considering that they are all regular visitors to the Caribbean!
Italy - Rome is possibly one of the most beautiful cities in the world; full of romance, spectacular sights and don't forget the incredible food! Rome city breaks are popular for everyone and if you are heading over to the Italian capital keep your eyes peeled for the likes of Jamie Oliver, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake and George Clooney. If you are looking for a little less hustle and bustle, but still want that authentic Italian experience head to Sardinia and rub shoulders with Guy Richie, the producer of the latest blockbuster release of Sherlock Holmes.
Maldives - For a truly relaxing holiday in picturesque surroundings you really can't beat the Maldives. Davina McCall, the Big Brother Host, is a regular visitor to the Maldives 1000+ islands; making it the perfect holiday destination for celebs that really want to escape from it all. Lily Allen, Phil Collins and Tamzin Outhwaite and are hooked on the Maldives unique beauty and friendly locals.
Majorca - The Baleariac Island of Majorca has long been a family holiday favourite with your average holidaymaker, but it is also hugely popular with the celebs! Actors Micheal Douglas and Catherin Zeta Jones own a home on the island and don't forget about the tennis superstar, Rafael Nadal, who was born on the island. With its year round sunshine and closeness to the UK it means holidays to Majorca can be a quick getaway for anyone - you might even find Michael Schumacher cruising around the streets in his preparation for his return back to Formula 1!
Ibiza - It's no secret that if you want to party, head to the clubs in Ibiza! Anyone who is anyone will head to the shores of this beautiful Spanish island to dance the night away to the beats of the world famous DJ's. Katie Price, Paris Hilton and Kate Moss are regulars at Amnesia, Pacha, Space and Eden; so if you are looking to rub shoulders with celebs, holidays to Ibiza are a great choice!
Africa - From climbing mountains to adopting babies; so many celebs have visited Africa in the last decade and it seems they are discovering what a beautiful holiday destination it is. With the likes of Cheryl Cole, Chris Moyles, Fearne Cotton and Gary Barlow all heading to Africa to scale the heights of the immense Kilamanjaro in aid of charity and Angelina Jolie and Madonna heading over there for a very different reason. What the celebs might've missed out on we will get the chance to appreciate; from searching for giraffes on a safari to relaxing on a stunning beach, there really is so much choice on holidays to Africa. Why not get a taster of this incredible continent with a trip over to South Africa for the World Cup...?
St Tropez - The young, rich and famous flock to St Tropez every year to relax in the sun of this glamorous sea side resort. While most of us have to settle for a hotel room, celebs opt for the more glitzy option of a yacht with Beyoncé and Jay-z, Kylie Minogue and Hugh Grant all choosing to spend their time on the crystal blue sea rather than on land.
Mexico - For fun in the sun, a holiday to Mexico can't be beaten. Celebs flock to the incredible beaches at Cabo San Lucas, Cancun and Cozumel and with luxurious resorts catering to their every need, they are kept very happy. Most recently the shores of Mexico have seen Rihanna sunbathing on them, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin strolling along them and Lilo partying on them.
Dubai - Nothing screams luxury more than Dubai and with its glitzy hotels it has been the place to be seen for the rich and famous in the noughties. With celebs such as David and Victoria Beckham, Robbie Williams and Pamela Anderson making the most of the sunshine and spending time at the Burj Al Arab and other lavishly decorate hotels; it's no wonder why it's so popular. Tiger Woods is also designing a golf course that will be part of a resort.
Manchester in the 1980s was an exciting place to live. 'Dodging rain and bullets' as Chris and Anthony Donnelly put it. A revolution was taking place in the city's nightclubs and the brothers were in its midst. Their world, as well as ours, would have been a very different place without it.
Gio Goi was born out of the Donnelly's love of electronic house music. Today they recall being in New Order front-man Bernard Sumner's place, hearing the pulsing drum beats and clarion call synths for the first time. They were hooked instantly, and as they and other advocates championed the music to their friends, club nights dedicated to it sprang up across the city, including at the fabled Hacienda club run by Manchester legend, Tony Wilson.
House music is in Gio Goi's blood. The vibrant, tribal rhythms, a fusion of black and white American influences, originated in Chicago and migrated to New York where visiting British DJs such as Mike Pickering heard them in clubs like The Paradise Garage. Acting as cultural scouts, these DJs brought rare white label records back to England and spun them for an appreciative audience, sowing the seeds of what was to become known as 'The Second Summer of Love'.
Anthony and Chris made clothing that matched the house music vibe - zip-up tracksuit tops and t-shirts paying homage to the glow-stick ambience of the clubs. Soon they started selling these clothes to friends and family at The Hacienda, creating a community spirit that elevated the brand to the status of identity.
House music enjoyed its euphoric heyday in the early nineties before making room for a new wave of musicians; staying true to its roots, Gio Goi recognised something special in these new contenders. Soon they were rolling with the likes of The Happy Mondays and Oasis, and rubbing shoulders with the glamorously debauched Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse. While all this was going on, house music continued to grow in the warehouses and clubs, exploring fresh techniques and rhythms to kept people dancing well into the night.
Now a new generation of DJs and dance music stars has been unleashed onto a grateful public, including Deadmau5 - something of a figurehead for the dance revival. He and Gio Goi have worked closely to keep their respective art forms at the forefront of innovation over the past few years; Deadmau5 has even modelled new ranges for the brand.
Speaking of which, the current range consolidates on Gio Goi's past glories but brings it up to date with a refreshed colour palette and silhouettes designed to reflect the metropolitan, multi-cultural milieu we find ourselves in. Matte colours and natural fabrics underpin the bold, 'in-your-face' prints; vibrant shades of orange, sigma blue and real red jostle for pride of place on knits polos and the ubiquitous Gio Goi t-shirts. The cuts are also slimmer than before, revealing the rejuvenating influence of rock and roll on the brand.
Gio Goi is one of a rare-breed: a label that stays faithful to its roots but is able to adapt to new influences and environments, keeping the music scene dressed in the latest styles. Like the coveted white labels that the first house DJs brought back from America, Gio Goi's new range of clothing is freshly pressed and soon to make a big impact on the underground scene.
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