Many aspiring designers would jump at the opportunity to study fashion in a world-class city like London, and now Condé Nast has opened a school for this purpose within the heart of the city. The Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design welcomed students from 23 countries around globe for their first day of class on Monday, April 15. There are two tracks available, one that is a year long called "Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma," and a 10-week course simply dubbed "Fashion Certificate."

Both programs provide individuals with a worldwide look at the extensive world of fashion and promise to help prepare them to pursue jobs within the industry. Regardless of what track students are enrolled in, they will have to demonstrate "interest and understanding of visual disciplines,'' as well as sound writing and creative skills. The longer curriculum costs just under $30,000, while the shorter one will set students back approximately $10,000. 

Individuals who are looking for less expensive tuition still have the option of enrolling in London's Central Saint Martins Academy. A two-year fashion master's program costs $20,000 for one year and $11,800 for the second year. Famous graduates include Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane and Riccardo Tisci, the creative director for Givenchy.

Condé Nast International's President and Managing Director of Condé Nast Britain Nicholas Coleridge told Vogue Magazine that he is sure the school is going to do well. "Condé Nast is well placed to enter the field of education, with the considerable authority and expertise vested in the Vogue brand."

Men and women who want to become involved in fashion, whether they're interested in designer accessories or designer shoes, can find more information on the school's website, www.condenastcollege.co.uk.

Most people love award shows because we not only get to see our favorite stars praised for all their hard work, but what they are wearing as well. The MTV Video Music Awards, which aired on Sunday, April 14, was no exception.

From gorgeous dresses to impeccably tailored suits, the attendees at this event drew both praise and criticism with their outfits. At Dellamoda.com, here are our picks for the best dressed celebrities of the night:

1) Emma Watson
Her Maxime Simoens cut-out dress was not only effortlessly cool, it was age-appropriate. Her luxury shoes crafted by Proenza Schouler are to die for. Far too often, Hollywood starlets try to dress older than they are, which makes them appear as if they are trying too hard. Watson knows the importance of embracing her youth, which is why she's constantly on the best-dressed lists.

2) Selena Gomez
What's not to love about a long-sleeve gold metallic mini-dress designed by Julien Macdonald? This frock had the perfect amount of sparkle without being over-the-top. The fringe at the bottom added an extra hip factor.

3) Karlie Kloss
We say if you've got it, flaunt it! That's exactly what model Karlie Kloss did. She showed off her svelte figure in a white Cushnie Et Ochs cropped top and matching high-waisted pencil skirt.

4) Kerry Washington
It's not easy wearing a high-low dress, but Washington executed it perfectly. The combination of orange and black looked chic and anything but Halloween-like. We loved seeing her hair swept back in a chignon, which let her outfit shine.

On Sunday, April 7, the world grieved the loss of one of the most iconic and revered fashion designers in the world, Lilly Pulitzer. She was 81 years old when she passed away in her Palm Beach, Florida, home surrounded by her loved ones.

Pulitzer, who was made famous by her brightly colored and preppy skirts, dresses and sweaters first designed one of her pieces for former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. She later revealed that the shift dress was not created by luxurious, imported fabric, but rather her kitchen curtain. People fell in love with her designs, prompting her to start her own line. 

Her shifts, which Pulitzer called "Lillys" were inspired by the stains that would cover her clothes at the end of a day working in her parent's orange groves. Ten years after graduating from the prestigious Miss Porter's School in Farmington, Connecticut, she ventured out and started her own juice stand in 1959, the same year she began designing. Soon, people began asking where they could get the the pieces that Pulitzer was seen wearing. 

Pulitzer is the first to admit that she wasn't sure whether her lack of business background would hold her back. 

"It was a total change of life for me," Pulitzer told W Magazine five years ago. "I entered it with no business sense. It was just something that I all of a sudden took over."

Pulitzer, who graced the Palm Beach party circuit and became a well-known socialite, was known for her care free attitude and love of entertaining. She published two books on how to be the perfect hostess and was known for her belief that "It's always summer somewhere."

If you can't get enough of Pulitzer's bright and happy prints, why not wear the happy hues she is known for on your feet? At Dellamoda.com, we sell designer shoes that are not only offered at a discounted prince, but stylish too. We love our Cesare Paciotti red high heel platform sandals and think they look especially great for a night out on the town. 

Since it first aired in 2007, the hit television show "Mad Men" has drawn loyal viewers with not only its spicy plot, but its retro clothing. Because the program is set in the 1960s, the audience has become accustomed to seeing leading men like Jon Hamm, who plays Don Draper, and women such as January Jones, also known as Betty Francis, in psychedelic bright prints, empire waists and polyester suits and skirts. Costume designer Janie Bryant told the Washington Post that her main sources of inspiration were photographs from the 60s. 

One thing that viewers will notice after the season six premiere is the elegant evening wear. From the velvet and brocade floor-length dresses with embellishments that include jewels and feathers to perfectly tailored pant suits, this type of clothing is sure to catch your eye.

When it comes to colors, expect to see tons of muted shades like beige and nudes. That's not to say that brighter hues like pale pink and purple won't be integrated into the clothing – Bryant is well aware of the fact that part of what made style from this era so interesting is that many of the pieces were colorful and bold. 

Lastly, "Mad Men" fans should pay attention to the hair and makeup. Remember that the saying "bigger is better" definitely applies during the 1960s. Bouffants reminiscent of Brigitte Bardot will continue to be popular, as will Don Draper's side-parted slicked-back look.

Regardless of whether you watch the show, it's hard to deny that the fashion from this decade has influenced many designer accessories and designer shoes in the modern era. If you want to look as retro-chic as characters on the show, look for low stacked heels or trendy flats like those sold by Dellamoda.com. Whether you are in the market for a new pair of Cesare Paciotti pumps or Fendi suede flats, our sales representatives will ensure you look and feel your best!