Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky Finally Hits New York Next Month” y 10 mas |
- Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky Finally Hits New York Next Month
- From Saks to SCAD: Michael Fink Talks Fashion’s Future
- In Defense of Katy Perry
- But Would Kate Lanphear Wear “The Lanphear Dress?”
- Behind the Scenes: Karl Lagerfeld Shoots Eres
- Why Chloe Sevingy & LSD Always Look Perfect
- Photographers, a-ten-hut!
- Chris Benz: Relationships are the Key to a Successful Career in Fashion
- Lyell Shutters/Breaks My Heart
- Fashion News Roundup: Madonna in Interview, Lady Gaga’s Photo Journal & Win a Date with Andrew Mukamal
- Chanel Goes the Way of Gucci & Louis Vuitton, Embraces Heritage
| Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky Finally Hits New York Next Month Posted: 05 May 2010 07:00 AM PDT
One, Marion Cotillard’s Coco Avant Chanel, opened here last September; it followed Coco from the orphanage to the atelier. The other, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, stars Anna Mouglalis as the designer and it’s opened almost everywhere in the world except the United States. It finally hits theatres in New York June 11th, but we went to a screening last night and it’s very, very slow (and long). Despite the exaggerated scenes and sweeping music, it’s a feast for the eyes—like Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette without the pink. Coco’s country house is as impeccably black and white as a tweed suit, her pearls are draped perfectly on top of every single outfit and her atelier is bright, clean and bursting with energy (or as much energy as she’d allow). Chanel No.5 came to life during Chanel’s affair with Stravinsky, and she travels to Grasse to meet with the perfumers and wade through rose petals—the only real burst of color in the film. The clothes, including Coco’s slouchy suits, the Chanel shop girls’ outfits, partygoers’ beaded flapper dresses and the ballet’s feathered headpieces and capes are beautiful. It may be too long for the theatre, but it’s the perfect film to play on silent in the background all day long.
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| From Saks to SCAD: Michael Fink Talks Fashion’s Future Posted: 04 May 2010 03:45 PM PDT
Fink, a fashion buyer by trade, was Saks Fifth Avenue’s women’s fashion director for years, and a familiar face on the Fashion Month circuit. Last fall, he moved down to Savannah to head up SCAD’s fashion school. There, he’s responsible for everything from critiquing the student’s work to bringing in great professional mentors like Zac Posen and Catherine Malandrino, as well plenty of other curriculum-related duties. Sitting amidst his student’s work in one of SCAD’s classrooms, the industry veteran sat down with me to talk about the most important lessons he’s teaching his students. Fashionista: First off, what brought you to Savannah? As a veteran of the fashion industry, what are some of the less tangible skills that you think are important for designers to possess? I think being able to sell your concept is crucial. You should be able to summarize your collection in 30 seconds or less. It’s also important to do your research. Everything is the reworking of something else–it’s important to go to the library, understand the history of fashion and your ideas so that you can take it further. And what about the tangible? I think the basics–the foundations of design–are so important. It’s also important to excel at things like pattern making. If you can discern the difference between a good and bad pattern, you’ll know when people are trying to rip you off! Off the subject of SCAD for a minute–you’ve followed fashion so closely for so long. Are there any up-and-coming designers that you’re really excited about? I think there are some really wonderful, nice people, who are doing well right now. Prabal Gurung, Peter Som, John Bartlett, Matthew Ames, Wayne, Chris Benz–they all listen to their customers. They care about what their customers want. Nice goes a long way! (Full disclosure: SCAD paid for me to fly down here to cover Chris Benz’s lecture, and they also paid for my room and board.)
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| Posted: 04 May 2010 02:40 PM PDT
After studying the looks at the Met Ball last night and thinking about the past few boring red carpets, I've decided that Katy's chutzpah is refreshing. Are her choices tacky and would I wear them? Mostly and probably not. But she hits every red carpet with a firm sense of who she is and is consistent in her fashion choices, never mind what we all think of her taste level. So many red carpets bring us starlets in Marchesa, Valentino, Elie Saab, more Marchesa. Pretty and flattering, but not surprising or the least bit interesting. Safe. Then there are celebrities like Tina Fey and Kristen Stewart who seem completely intimidated and confused by fashion; both have admitted as much. It's hard to watch them standing there sometimes. Women who often get it right, with taste, a sense of humor, and personal style, like Chloe Sevigny and the Olsens, are frequently criticized in the mainstream media. Fashion is about personal expression, an image, and for those of us who watch it, entertainment. I live for the moments when fashion makes me gasp. If this sometimes manifests as a swan dress or an electric frock, bring it on. Kudos, Katy.
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| But Would Kate Lanphear Wear “The Lanphear Dress?” Posted: 04 May 2010 01:41 PM PDT
Elle’s Style Director’s lands in front of almost every street style lens and gets name checked alongside editors like Anna Dello Russo’s and Emmanuelle Alt all the time, but she might be the first to have something named after her. Plastic Island’s called their saggy white shirt dress, “The Lanphear.” We’ve noticed inspired names in the past—a Miuccia skirt, Stam everything, and all of Alex Wang’s named-for-models shoes—but this may be the first product named for a fashion editor. Is it only a matter of time until Dolce’s sending the Russo down the runway and Karl offers a Wintour clutch? The names may not be actual endorsements, but does the association help sell the product?
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| Behind the Scenes: Karl Lagerfeld Shoots Eres Posted: 04 May 2010 12:57 PM PDT
That would be this spring, which makes the lookbook the first—that we’ve ever heard of—to debut when the clothes featured are actually in stores. It’s not actually a book, but a series of cards featuring Emily Didonato wearing Chanel, until you rip the top layer off and she’s wearing Eres. But these exclusive behind the scenes shots are even better, mostly because you get to see inside Karl’s studio, which is covered in walls and walls of books. Of course, watching Karl peer into his silver camera and strike his own pose is fun, too.      
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| Why Chloe Sevingy & LSD Always Look Perfect Posted: 04 May 2010 12:19 PM PDT
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| Chris Benz: Relationships are the Key to a Successful Career in Fashion Posted: 04 May 2010 11:02 AM PDT
We’ve been celebrating SCAD Style, a nine-day series of lectures, exhibitions, panel discussions, book signings and workshops that focus on preparing students for creative careers. This year’s participants include everyone from Kelly Cutrone to Fern Mallis to Victoria Bartlett. Chris’ role was to give a talk on building a successful fashion brand, so he was joined on stage last night by business partner Ashley Abess, vice president of sales Kelly Stinnett, director of business development Eugene Migliaro and actress Eva Amurri, his good friend and muse (she frequently wears his dresses on the red carpet). Of course, the students wanted to know how Chris got his start–it was interning for Marc Jacobs at 17–but the designer and his crew took it a step further, explaining how the company works holistically. It was such positive conversation and the students seemed genuinely excited to meet Chris and chat with his team afterward. Here were the big takeaways: Learning how the business works is just as important as designing great clothes. Chris worked at J.Crew for a few years after graduation, designing dresses under CEO Mickey Drexler and fashion director Jenna Lyons. “We had to deliver 16 collections a year,” he explained. That experience was as valuable as the work he did while interning at Marc Jacobs. If you want to produce everything locally, you can. About 98% of all Chris Benz clothing is produced in New York City. While his prices aren’t low, they aren’t outrageous either. (Dresses hover in the $1,000 range.) “Using the garment center means that we can maintain control over the quality of the clothes,” said Ashley. “Anyone who tells you it’s impossible [to manufacture a collection in New York] hasn’t done their legwork.” A big part of being a designer is selling your vision. The team travels from Chicago to Los Angeles to meet with store owners, buyers and stylists. Chris talks to the customers to see what they love and what they think could be different. “About 5 to 10% of my job is actually designing clothes,” he explained. “The rest is hitting the pavement.” (Full disclosure: SCAD paid for me to fly down here to cover Chris’ lecture, and they also paid for my room and board.)
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| Lyell Shutters/Breaks My Heart Posted: 04 May 2010 10:10 AM PDT
Designer Emma Fletcher says that “after seven years and with a lease that is running out, I have decided to say goodbye for now. Lyell is my heart and soul…. However, it is time now to take break.” This isn’t the first label I’ve loved that’s gone away. Mayle is another, but Lyell holds a special place in my heart. A good friend bought me that red dress for my 24th birthday nearly four years ago, and since then I’ve acquired several other pieces, from a burgundy puffed sleeve chiffon frock to a polka dotted blouse. While my style is decided more boyish these days, I still pull out those pieces now and again. I just feel good wearing them. But despite my affection, I’m not shocked Lyell is done. While the Fletcher’s line for Urban Outfitters–Fletcher by Lyell–is undoubtedly successful, it can’t supplement the costs accumulated from creating a ready-to-wear collection each season. What’s more, Fletcher–much like her friend Jane Mayle–doesn’t prescribe to idea that a collection needs to change dramatically year after year. Fletcher would do the same dress in different colorways season after season. And while her core customer might appreciate that, buyers demand newness. Who knows what Fletcher’s planning to do next, but let’s hope that it brings as much beauty to our lives as Lyell brought to mine.
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| Posted: 04 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT
A Picture Story: V Magazine gives us a peek at Lady Gaga’s photo journal, shot by Haus of Gaga’s Creative Director Matt Williams. {V} Wine and Dine Me: Refinery29’s giving away a dinner date with Kell On Earth scene-stealer, Andrew Mukamal. One lucky winner will dine at the Tribeca Grand with Andrew and then get a complimentary room at the hotel for the night. Sounds like fun! {Refinery29}
Aussie Aussie Aussie: Susie Bubble’s in Sydney at RAFW. She’s been to a lot of shows and has the pictures to prove it. {Style Bubble} Party Pictures: In case you still haven’t seen all the red carpet shots from last night’s Met Ball, Style.com has them all in one place, including a pic of Lady Gaga’s Armani Prive catsuit. {Style.com} Beautiful Garbage: Contributing Editor sits down with designer Peter Prince and his team to talk about androgyny, sex and rock ‘n roll. The resulting editorial is pretty great, too. {Contributing Editor}
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| Chanel Goes the Way of Gucci & Louis Vuitton, Embraces Heritage Posted: 04 May 2010 08:17 AM PDT
So it’s about time Chanel countered. Starting next Saturday, May 8th, New York’s 57th street store will be devoted to the history of the quilted bag. They’re calling it an exhibition, “The Secrets of the Chanel Handbag,” and it’ll aim to show customers the bag making process, both of each individual bag and of the bags over time. The most appealing part, however, may be the display of Chanel bags from the house’s archives, paired with more recent samples. They should really break out some vintage Chanel tweeds and make a proper exhibition out of it.
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