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Costco Might Not Be Selling Chanels for Much Longer
Jo Wood’s Launching A Line With the Chairman of the BFC
Steven Alan x Keds Make My Day

Our Favorite Nail Colors for Summer
Tonne Goodman & Lucinda Chambers Do Dior Differently
Can Stylists Like Kate Young & Tina Chai Make Boring Clothes Interesting?
Fashion News Roundup: Dree for Ferragamo, Donna Karan Throws the First Pitch and Richard Chai Cozies Up to Alternative Apparel
Let the Met Rumors Begin
Vera Wang Does David’s Bridal
Triple C Designs Needs Interns

Costco Might Not Be Selling Chanels for Much Longer

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 04:30 PM PDT

You know how Costco occasionally sells Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags? Well, they might have to stop, if luxury brands like Omega have anything do with it.

The warehouse club is taking the Swiss watchmaker to the Supreme Court, appealing a lower court ruling that said Omega had the right to control who bought its products in the grey–or secondary–market.

The grey market, which is something luxury brands don’t like to talk about, is where lots of leftover product goes. There’s a secondary seller who buys it from the luxury brands at a major discount–that seller then passes it offer to discount retailers. It doesn’t happen often, because luxury brands tend to burn or melt their extra/imperfect stock, but it does happen.

In related news, the European Commission has released a set of rules that say luxury goods makers can block Internet-only retailers from shilling their goods. eBay, which boasts the biggest second-hand luxury market in the world, could be severely affected by this.

Luxury goods makers might think they’ll benefit from tighter control, but will they? Do discount retailers really tarnish a brand?

Jo Wood’s Launching A Line With the Chairman of the BFC

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 03:29 PM PDT

Jo Wood, ex-wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, is launching a line with Harold Tillman, chairman of the British Fashion Council, and Los Angeles based fashion designer Christopher Wicks.

Wood’s already launched an organic skincare line, and she’s taken a couple of turns down Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label runway, but we’re not sure about her designer qualifications–other than being a rockstar’s wife.

Tillman, however, is an investor in both Aquascutum and Jaeger on top of his role in the BFC. (He also happened to be one of the first male students to attend the London College of Fashion.) So he’s a bit more qualified, but we doubt his role will go beyond that of investor.

And if they are actually hiring a designer from Los Angeles (which sounds kind of nuts) then who knows what Jo’s actual role will be. But if she’s gets Dame Vivienne to collaborate, or show up to a party or two, we’ll pay attention.

Steven Alan x Keds Make My Day

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 02:47 PM PDT

I kind of love Steven Alan everything. And I kind of love canvas tennis shoes, particularly Converse, TOMS and most of all, Keds.

So I was elated to find a pair of slip-on Keds–in Steven Alan’s ikat print, no less–on a page in May’s Vogue Index.

The shoes, which hit Steven Alan stores–as well as his Web site–May 1, will retail for $68. And there’s no doubting I’ll be heading down to designer’s TriBeCa store to claim a pair.

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 01:45 PM PDT

Our Favorite Nail Colors for Summer

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 12:55 PM PDT

Nail maintenance becomes a gazillion times more important come summer–and for obvious reasons. This season, our favorites range from instant classics to try-once trendies:

1. Rescue Beauty Lounge’s Pepto Pink. This true pink complements the insane amount of nude and shell-colored clothes we’ve purchased this season.
2. Essie’s Like Linen. Nude nail polish is a requisite for summer. Especially this summer.
3. Chanel’s Dragon. It’s the perfect classic red.
4. Essie’s Main Squeeze. We were thrilled when lavender polishes sans sparkles began appearing on shelves; this one is perfect.
5. American Apparel’s Peacock. Now that we’re fairly sure American Apparel’s nail polishes won’t kill us, we’re trying this pool blue color. It’s wild, but it’ll look good on our very short nails.
6. Essie’s Tart Deco. The ideal pop of color for summer, without being too predictable.

That’s our list. What’s on yours?

Tonne Goodman & Lucinda Chambers Do Dior Differently

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 11:50 AM PDT

American Vogue & Vogue UK both featured this pink and purple Dior couture gown. Mario Testino shot Sarah Jessica Parker for Tonne Goodman’s cover shoot, while Lucinda Chambers styled Dorothea Barth Jorgensen for Paolo Roversi’s shoot. Who did it better?

Can Stylists Like Kate Young & Tina Chai Make Boring Clothes Interesting?

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 10:59 AM PDT

It’s impossible to ignore the stellar names listed in bold on Theory’s store window’s right now: Andrea Lieberman, Tina Chai, Leslie Fremar, Kate Young, Annabel Tollman, etc.

They’re part of Theory’s “Fashion Insider” initiative, in which they’ve hired 17 stylists (including, inexplicably, Derek Blasberg) to take their classic SS10 collection and make it look both hip and fashion forward—it’s working, I want all of this.

Meanwhile, Ann Taylor’s hired four stylists (two of whom overlap with Theory’s program) for their “Style Studio.” It’s similar; they’ve asked a few top stylists to make their LOFT collection look ten times cooler. We don’t know how LOFT has worked their stylists into their retail stores, but Theory’s Meatpacking District location has organized their racks by each A-list stylist (their collective clients include Maggie Gyllenhaal, Scarlett Johansson, Madonna, Amanda Peet and Michelle Williams) which makes it both easy and attractive to shop.

These women have an extraordinary eye, but will they make you shop at stores you’ve ignored until now? If it works, we see brands like Land’s End and Gap following suit. Imagine what it would’ve done for Gap if they’d plastered Phoebe Philo’s name all over the place instead of keeping her quietly behind the scenes.

Fashion News Roundup: Dree for Ferragamo, Donna Karan Throws the First Pitch and Richard Chai Cozies Up to Alternative Apparel

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 09:50 AM PDT

Smells like Hot Hipster Model: Dree Hemingway will be the face of Ferragamo’s new fragrance. {Modelinia}

When Wardrobe Envy Attacks: Alex Wang merchandising assistant Tara Vasev reveals her favorite things. We want everything. {Jak & Jil}

Not Just Another T-Shirt Line: Richard Chai’s collaboration with Alternative Apparel is well worth a gander. {Refinery29 Shops}

Hey, Batter Batter: Donna Karan will throw the first pitch at an upcoming Yankees game. {Stylelist}

Fenton/Fallon’s Headed for World Domination: Fallon’s Cairo bib necklace is so popular at Barneys New York that Dana Lorenz produced it in three colors for her latest collection. {Barneys}

Let the Met Rumors Begin

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 09:05 AM PDT

The Met’s Costume Ball is little more than a month away, and rumors have finally started to swirl.

It’s the first ball under Sylvana Soto-Ward’s reign as Vogue’s Director of Special Events, Oprah’s hosting and Gap is sponsoring.

Gap’s sponsorship means money, but if it were any other brand it’d also mean serious red carpet visibility. It’s been years since anyone wore Gap on the red carpet, and while we can bet Virginia Smith will rock a plaid button down and long skirt, it’ll be hard to get cotton on anyone else.

Unless of course Patrick Robinson—Gap’s head designer and Virginia’s husband—custom makes a gown or two, which we hear he’ll be doing. Will Patrick dress Oprah? Maybe. If not, we hear she was just on the phone with Oscar De La Renta.

Vera Wang Does David’s Bridal

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 08:11 AM PDT

Will the wedding dress diffusion mayhem ever stop?

Apparently not. But in this case, that’s not such a bad thing. Vera Wang, whose clothing line for Kohl’s has proved successful, will now design wedding dresses for affordable retailer David’s Bridal. The collection, set to hit US stores early next year, will include dresses priced below $1,500, as well as accessories. Shoes and bridesmaid dresses will likely follow.

We think this sounds fantastic. So many girls dream of wearing a Vera Wang dress but simply can’t afford to. Now, that dream will be made a reality.

What’s more, diversification is the key to a successful fashion brand. From a business perspective, this is the right move for Wang. The designer has never been shy about going mass: See her deal with Wedgewood and the Serta Mattress Company for proof. With David’s Bridal, much like Kohl’s, there are very few people who will trade down if they can afford the real thing.

Wang has the opportunity to attract a whole new range of clients who might buy into her other, more affordable products, like a Vera Wang Lavender Label dress or a pair of sunglasses.

Triple C Designs Needs Interns

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 07:17 AM PDT

Triple C Designs, a rapidly growing fashion accessories design group, is seeking a dynamic, proactive and resourceful marketing, design or merchandising student to join our already successful team as an intern. This individual will join a group of professionals and receive hands-on experience in an energetic, entrepreneurial and small business environment. We have a very fun work environment and are located in a great trendy neighborhood.

Triple C Designs is an umbrella company for several trendy accessories lines who operates in the fashion, gift and promo markets. The lines are sold in thousands of boutiques worldwide and enjoy large media and celebrity fan base.

To get a broader idea about us please log to Glamnoir and Glamstyleonline.

Responsibilities include day-to-day duties from several different departments. Tasks may include trend forecasting, sourcing materials for development, trade shows assistance/preparation/setup, marketing and public relations efforts, aiding customer service and helping in basic elements of graphic and accessories design. Additionally, administrative and project based assignments will be given.

Must be able to receive school credit – stipend of $15/day for food and travel expenses included.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to anna@triplecdesign.com stating why you fit better than other candidates. Also, please indicate your earliest start date and which days/hours of the week you are available.