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Our Favorite Looks From Fashion Week — So Far

Julie GersteinFebruary 10, 2012 //
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New York Fashion Week is on, and designers are carting out their Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-to-Wear collections. We’re only on Day 2, but we thought we’d show you some of our fave looks from the collections so far. Check back for more fashion week updates here and tell us what you think of these designers’ looks in the comments!

Marc Jacobs Is Glad He’s Not At Dior

Julie GersteinJanuary 14, 2012 //
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“Well… it’s a little bit more complicated than that…but we agreed that it was probably best for everyone. It’s a great honor to be considered, and [head of Dior] Mr. Arnault is a super intelligent man and a very smart man and it was certainly a very great honour for him to know that I was capable – and not only capable but that I am someone that he would have wanted for the job. But I am very happy to be here. There is so much more left to do and building Louis Vuitton into a fashion company is something nobody else can say they really started.”

– We’d heard rumors for forever that Marc Jacobs was being heavily considered to take over John Galliano’s position at Christian Dior, but this is the first time that Jacobs directly addressed the situation. He’ll be staying with Louis Vuitton after all, which makes sense. It seems like Jacobs’ American sportswear sensibilities might not be the best fit for Dior. Jacobs is currently planning a retrospective of his work with Louis Vuitton at the Musée des Arts Decoratifs at the Louvre in March. [Telegraph]

In A Strange World Where Vogue Italia Takes Over The Home Shopping Network

Julie GersteinJanuary 9, 2012 //
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In this clip from Vogue Italia, the mag imagines what might happen if QVC were to go really, really ridiculously upscale. The video is a companion piece to Vogue Italia’s January cover, shot by Stephen Meisel, and features models Joan Small, Karlie Kloss, Natasha Poly and Caroline Trentin decked in collections from Chanel, Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Versace, among others. This quirky little clip shows that high fashion might (gasp!) actually have a sense of humor. And oh, the clothes are absolutely stunning. [Vogue Italia]

Vivienne Westwood Isn’t Fond of Kate Middleton’s Style, Either

Julie GersteinAugust 8, 2011 //

“I would have loved to have dressed Kate Middleton. But I have to wait until she kind of catches up a bit somewhere with style…I think she’s got a problem with eye make-up! The sharp line around her eyes make her look hard. Either she should be smudgy or wear none. … Let me put it this way. It seems to me, that her image is ‘ordinary woman.’ Therefore, high street shopper. And I just think she should be an extraordinary woman, wherever she gets her clothes from.”

–Punk designer Vivienne Westwood, on her disdain for Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge’s style, or lack thereof. [Telegraph] Keep reading »

The Nicholas Kirkwood x Keith Haring Collaboration is Out!

Julie GersteinJune 18, 2011 //

Nicholas Kirkwood is a bonafide shoe genius. And Keith Haring revolutionized the art world in the ’80s and ’90s by helping to show that activism and art could meld into bright, beautiful creations. So when it was revealed that Kirkwood would be creating a collection of shoes in honor of Haring, well, we couldn’t wait to see them. Sadly, his knee-high rollerskate boots aren’t for sale — they’re only on display at the Arnhem Mode Biennale, but we could imagine trying to DIY our own pair of high-heeled wedges with some day-glo paint some time soon. [W Magazine] Keep reading »

Frisky Q&A: Joe Zee Puts It “All On The Line”

Julie GersteinMarch 29, 2011 //

If you’re not familiar with Joe Zee, you’re about to be. The much-loved creative director for Elle magazine, and one of the few voices of reason on MTV’s reality show, “The City” — where he had to contend with the likes of scheming socialite Olivia Palermo, ugh — Zee is heading back to television once again. He stars in the Sundance Channel’s new show “All On the Line,” where he’ll help young designers shape and sell their struggling lines. We spoke with Zee about the show, his creative vision, and what makes some designers succeed where others fail. Keep reading »

John Galliano Arrested In Paris; Suspended By Dior

StyleListFebruary 26, 2011 //

Dior designer John Galliano’s been making headlines this week, and his designs (for once) haven’t been what everyone’s buzzing about.

The Guardian reports that Galliano was arrested in Paris for “alleged assault and making anti-Semitic remarks after a late-night drinking session.”

Multiple news agencies including the BBC and The New York Times subsequently reported that he has been suspended by Dior pending an inquiry into the allegations. Read more… Keep reading »

Lublu: Kira Plastinina’s Comeback

Leonora EpsteinNovember 4, 2010 //

Remember Kira Plastinina? She was the Russian fashion mogul and style sensation who, at 14-years-old, brought her clothing chain to the United States a few years ago (helpfully backed by her very wealthy father, of course). Unfortunately, the plastic-y pink bedazzled styles didn’t go over too well in America and the company had to file for bankruptcy (but still did fine abroad). Now Kira is 18 and is back with a more sophisticated label called Lublu (means “I love” in Russian). Keep reading »

Can You Match Up These Blurbs With Each Designer?

Leonora EpsteinAugust 4, 2010 //

It’s not easy to describe a piece of clothing or the mood of a collection for someone who has never seen it. As an example, take the most complicated item in your wardrobe: Can you recall all the technical details, like a sweetheart neckline, a tiered skirt, a ruched waist? Can you find a few words to recount the overall feeling of the garment? We can’t tell you how many hours we’ve spent thinking, It’s kinda like … um, fashion-y? I mean it’s pretty and cute … What makes this even harder is when designers can’t provide you with specific information to base your analysis off of. It’s pretty common to find terms like “feminine” and “chic” in a designer’s bio. One particular fashion blogger has a strong dislike for the term “effortless fashion,” (we must agree) and Teen Vogue pointed out that Baby-G described its watches as “tough yet feminine” (contradiction city).

Here, we’ve rounded up blurbs from six designers/labels: Theory, Tory Burch, Elizabeth & James, Alexander Wang, Rebecca Taylor, and Cynthia Vincent. Can you match up the description with each designer? Play our game, after the jump. Keep reading »

Oak & Co. Gives Young Designers Exposure

Lily QJuly 30, 2010 //

The hardest thing about being a new designer is not so much the creativity — if you’re good, you’re good — it’s getting exposure for the awesome clothes you’re creating. Some designers with amazing wares actually struggle for years just to get their clothes in front of the right eyes. New website Oak & Co. aims to change that by offering sustainable up-and-coming designers a hub for selling their wares. Some of the pieces are a little more hippie than chic, but a fair few of the choices are pretty great-looking pieces that you won’t find elsewhere. Plus, buying a dress from Oak & Co. means you’re being environmentally friendly and supporting developing designers. [ApparelNews.net] Keep reading »

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