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Even The Fashion Industry Complains About The Beauty Standards Of The Fashion Industry

Jessica WakemanFebruary 14, 2011 //

You and I aren’t the only ones wondering why “high fashion” fetishizes the gamine, undernourished look of 14-year-old girls fresh OTB from Belarus: recently, two insiders from the heart of the industry itself have vocalized their distaste for the fashion world’s embrace of the skeletal-thin female form. British designer Giles Deacon, who is the creative director of Emanuel Ungaro, and model Erin O’Connor (left, in 2009) are both chiming in with “high fashion” critics like plus-sized model Crystal Renn to say, Enough is enough already. Keep reading »

Can Giles Deacon Save Emanuel Ungaro?

Lily QMay 25, 2010 //

After appointing the train wreck that is Lindsay Lohan to be artistic director, the people behind Emanuel Ungaro have come to their senses. Now, rather than banking on tacky celebs, they’re investing in real talent in the form of British designer Giles Deacon. Giles regularly rocks our world with his eponymous label, so we’re excited to see what he’ll bring to the table as creative director at Ungaro. If his previous collections offer any clues, we’re expecting awesome tailoring and interesting details galore. [Elle UK] Keep reading »

Daddy, I Want It Now!

Erin FlahertyMarch 25, 2010 //

Remember when we spied this amazing triceratops bag on the spring/summer 2010 Giles Deacon runway? It seems our obsession has since been renewed by evidence that uber stylist Katie Grand has managed to score one. Smug! [Jak & Jil Blog] Keep reading »

Giles Deacon’s Office Supplies

Leonora EpsteinJanuary 18, 2010 //

Giles Deacon, ever the king of unconventionality, presented his fall collection by putting his models in some truly bizarre installations. [Style Bubble] Keep reading »

Giles Deacon’s Capsule Collection Is Still Too Costly

Leonora EpsteinDecember 7, 2009 //

We’ve had a huge crush on (relatively) new kid to the fashion block, Giles Deacon, the London designer who made his mark with an adorable Pac-Man-themed line, and has since been showing innovative delights up and down the runways. His designs have the edgy yet fun sensibility you find in any given Marc Jacobs collection, so we’ve been waiting for the day when Giles really hits the big time, and lands a deal with Target.

Which is why we jumped at the news that Giles Deacon has designed an exclusive capsule collection for high-brow online store The Corner. However, we quickly learned our lesson in getting hopes up too soon, when we realized that “capsule” doesn’t necessarily mean “less expensive.” The three-piece family, which includes a strapless dress, a full-bodied skirt, and a bow blouse, showcases Giles creative thinking in structure, but falls short on the imaginative colors and humor Deacon is known for. What’s worse—the “cheapest” item starts at about $800. We’re begging you, bring us something we non-filthy rich folks can wear! [TheCorner.com] Keep reading »