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How To Crash A Fashion Party

Leonora EpsteinMay 6, 2010 //

The Met Gala after-party at the Standard Hotel’s Boom Boom Room earlier this week looked like just about the most awesome event you were never invited to. Thanks to Twitter, you probably sat at home, refreshing constantly to see all the privileged fashion writers posting live Tweets. (Thanks, WWD, for rubbing it in our faces with updates like this: “Katy Perry crawled over to and underneath Kristen Bell’s dress.”)

Well, screw that. You want to be a part of the action?* We asked some industry insiders for advice on crashing fashion parties. Their tips, after the jump. [WWD] Keep reading »

Can You Believe This Is Juicy Couture?

Bianca PosterliMay 5, 2010 //

With a recent infusion of fashion credibility in the form of Erin Fetherston, the designer well-known for her ethereal princess designs and floaty dresses, Juicy Couture is working to make a new name for itself and get way from tired sweatsuits. Erin’s very first creation had a major debut on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala. Apparently, after the announcement of her new position as guest designer and creative consultant, Erin fashioned a “Bespoke Juicy Couture” caftan out of the exact same fabric as those well-known velour jumpsuits. Her dress turned out really well given the material and the connotations that go along with it, proving that a good designer can make anything look fashionable. We have to admit, this could be a brand new start for Juicy Couture. [Racked via Styleite] Keep reading »

Yeah, Kristin Davis Thinks The New “SATC” Movie Poster Sucks Too

Amelia McDonell-ParryMay 4, 2010 //


So, you know how the cast of the “Sex and the City” movie sequel is always Photoshopped to hell and back in the movie posters, especially the most recent one? Well, Kristin Davis doesn’t seem to be a fan either. The New York Post asked her about the poster at last night’s Met Ball — above is what she had to say. [Gawker TV] Keep reading »