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Kate Bosworth in Valentino, Gwyneth Paltrow in Antonio Berardi and Jen Brill in Chanel
Christopher Lee Sauvé Takes on Terry, Anna and Others with Aplomb
Racked Dealfeed: Foley + Corinna, Australia Luxe Collective
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Gilt Ditches Gilt FUSE
Jalouse Says, “Viva Marloes!”
Pucci’s Peter Dundas Lands in New York
Simon Doonan Lays Out Barneys’ New Retail Strategy
Jefferson Hack Commands, “Go Create!”
Fashion News Roundup: What Happens to Condé’s Assistants & What’s in Karl’s Studio

Last Night’s Parties: Gucci, Saks and Sorel Put Us in the Mood to Shop

Kate Bosworth in Valentino, Gwyneth Paltrow in Antonio Berardi and Jen Brill in Chanel

Posted: 01 May 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Kate Bosworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba, Jen Brill and Gwyneth Paltrow

Christopher Lee Sauvé Takes on Terry, Anna and Others with Aplomb

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 04:01 PM PDT

Christopher Lee Sauvé has always believed fashion industry insiders were as fascinating, if not more fascinating, than mainstream celebrities.

The artist, best known for his “Save Anna” image, which was emblazoned on stickers and t-shirts a few seasons back, recently made headlines with his “I Was Touched by Terry” drawing, a commentary on the Terry Richardson scandal.

Of course, it makes sense that one who can capture a moment in an industry so effortlessly was once an integral part of that machine. Before turning to art and his own collection full time, Sauvé did graphic design work for big names like Diane von Furstenberg and Alexander Wang.

We recently chatted with the artist about everything from Anna, to Terry, to what’s next.

Fashionista: Hi Chris! So, let’s get down to it. What made you decide to take on the whole Terry Richardson thing?
Christopher Sauvé: I was reading all the articles on numerous blogs, and I started talking to people socially–at parties, that sort of thing–who it had actually happened. I’m not trying to be insensitive at all. I do this sort of thing, I make art like this because it gets people talking. Whether you’re pro-Terry or not, this whole thing says something about the psyche of our society.

You were an art director for brands like DVF before you decided to focus on your art full time. What accounted for the shift in your career? The popularity of your “Save Anna” stuff?
I guess I’ve always been obsessed with the fashion industry. Fashion people are always looking at actors and celebrities. I decided to turn the camera the other way. So many industry people are really cool and over the top. They inspire me.

A lot of those people–Anna, Andre Leon Talley–have become real celebrities over the last few years. I know, it’s crazy! With the Anna Wintour, thing, if you worked in the industry, or cared about fashion, you knew who she was. But now my mom’s friends that live in a tiny town in Canada know who she is.

Your t-shirts are really big in Tokyo. Do you have another company producing them there? No, I do everything locally. Everything is screened here and I do limited edition runs. I just do a big event in Tokyo every year to promote them.

You’ve got a lot coming up in terms of showing off your work. What are you really excited about? I recently did a photo shot for my new campaign with photographer Gerd Bayer, and I’m doing an exhibition in Dubai this October. I’m also doing an the event MAD MAUS in Montreal on May 14. I designed a hat and an Anna Maus t-shirt.

You can find Chris’s t-shirts at Seven New York or online.

Racked Dealfeed: Foley + Corinna, Australia Luxe Collective

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 03:28 PM PDT

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 02:31 PM PDT

We love our moms—and we’re sure you do, too!—that’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite Mother’s Day gifts.

Some are pricey, some less so, but all are thoughtful, exciting presents that’ll make your mom a heck of a lot happier than a box of chocolates.

Click through to see our picks—we hope you feel inspired!

Gilt Ditches Gilt FUSE

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 01:32 PM PDT

There’s lots going on at Gilt this week.

Along with the soft launch of localized deal site Gilt City, the flash sales firm is furthering its involvement in the art world with today’s sale of three limited edition Brock Enright prints.

But maybe the most noticeable change is that contemporary sales site Gilt FUSE has been rolled into Gilt.com.

FUSE, which launched last summer, was Gilt’s college-aged sister, featuring affordable, trendier brands like Free People and BCBG. Gilt will still carry those contemporary lines, but the sales won’t be labeled any differently than the site’s higher-end fare. Here’s what a Gilt spokesperson told Fashionista:

"Our members have asked for a simpler and faster way to shop all of the women’s brands. All of women’s sales will now be on www.gilt.com, which creates a single destination to shop women’s apparel and accessories."

We think this is a good move. We never quite understood why Gilt aimed to delineate the two sites–it was unnecessarily confusing. Plus, the more sales Gilt has on its home page each day, the longer users will stick around to navigate.

Jalouse Says, “Viva Marloes!”

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:33 PM PDT

Pucci’s Peter Dundas Lands in New York

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:00 PM PDT

Peter Dundas is in New York.

“Just spotted Dundas outside MILK. Maybe shooting campaign? Couldn’t tell who he was with. Only noticed him cause he’s basically a walking upside down mop, a very tall mop,” writes a tipster.

So why is he here?

A) To shoot Pucci’s AW10 campaign, in which case who’s starring? Can’t recall seeing a Pucci SS10 campaign (except for eyewear), but we do think they could put this on a poster and people would probably buy it.

B) For the Tribeca Film Festival? Because he love movies? Gets inspiration from Halston?

C) To prepare for the Met Ball? In which case, who’s he bringing? We’d love to see him with a gaggle of models, since there are plenty of celebrities on the list including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and Jimmy Fallon.

D) All of the above.

Simon Doonan Lays Out Barneys’ New Retail Strategy

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:15 AM PDT

“What if we dressed little children à la Oliver Twist and stationed them at the various entrances to Barneys? What if we piped in Andy Williams singing "Autumn Leaves" over and over again?” –Simon Doonan read a study that said sad women shop more. So here’s his plan.

Jefferson Hack Commands, “Go Create!”

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:30 AM PDT

Buttoned into a snugly-tailored waistcoat and looking very much the grand poobah of publishing in his white baroque armchair, editorial genius and founder of Dazed and Confused and AnOther magazine, Jefferson Hack, answered questions from The Business of Fashion’s founder Imran Amed on the future of multimedia publishing.

Since Dazed’s first incarnation as a two tone, single sheet, fold-out magazine Hack has built an empire of cool which counts Dazed Digital , AnOther, AnOther Man and more recently LVMH-owned site Nowness amongst his progeny. Twenty years on and Hack still works from a punk DIY notion that’s often been big on ideas and short on cash.

“Punching above our way is our ethos. You think of the idea then find the motivation and the talent to make it happen. We wanted to be the most influential magazine not the best selling one.”

Though they became both when President Clinton blamed them for “heroin chic.” Without any industry connections or know-how Hack and his business partner—and photographer extraordinaire—Rankin built a network of creatives out of people they met at bars and parties. With each volume they threw parties replete with art installations and live music to bring the content to life, so people could interact with it. Hence the birth of Dazed Digital.

“We’re a young staff, we’re connected. We listen, that’s my innovation.”

Hack is set to launch a series of ’satellite blogs’ in September, bringing Dazed Digital’s potential to readers far and wide.

“I want to bring this platform to smaller cities that don’t have an international presence. I want to use our site’s architecture and give them complete editorial freedom, confidence and the dazed badge so they can let rip and show what’s going on in their city. The idea is you can be anything, you don’t need anybody to tell you you can do it. You do it then you become relevant. I want to bring that to the web.”

Does fashion have any footing in the digital world?

“It’s a business model problem. Music and film changed their business plans but fashion has always been late to the game. We’re in an initiation phase where we try everything and it doesn’t always work. But like Malcolm McClaren said ‘better to be a flamboyant failure than a benign success’. Eventually the technology layer will disappear and no one will care how it works, just that it does.”

As to how digital magazines and blogs can be monetized Hack insists he’s no guru that’s going to work it our for you, but points to the various formulas in effect at the moment like content that’s free at first that becomes paying over time, subscriber content, free content but with ads, sponsored content, etc.

Many of the questions twittered in to the live streamed interview were about Dazed’s iPad app which is set for release in July: “We had to make the magazine beautiful and simple. The images on it are absolutely stunning. But what’s sexy is not having to work within these apps.”

Does the iPad’s success mean the death of print?

“People need the option to engage when and how they want with content. Digital magazines are in the moment, with the information zooming around. Print magazines are like the collective memory, like a souvenir you buy at rock concert.”

What can we expect from the magazines that manage to survive?

“The future is in specialization and niche areas, independent press and print on demand. People will still buy magazines because, like in bi-annuals who have emerged unharmed in the economy, stories can be told in depth.”

Looking into his crystal ball Hack quotes William Gibson: “Future generations will think it’s quaint that we still see the difference between digital and the real.”

As for, as Hack puts it, “some high tech terminator vision”?

“Well they are talking of contact lenses that have all kinds of information programmed into it so when you walk into a bar you have only to look at someone to know what music they listen to, if they’re gay or straight, where they shop. Then there’s projection mapping. And content in nature, like a magazine existing in a drop of water.”

So until the moment we can literally consume glossies, what advice does Hack have for his readers?

“Go create!”

Fashion News Roundup: What Happens to Condé’s Assistants & What’s in Karl’s Studio

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:30 AM PDT

Mystery Mag: Karlie’s in 25—no surprise there because Karlie’s in everything—but what we really want to know is where are you finding 25? Will you buy us a copy? {FashionGoneRogue}

Condé’s Clutch: Sure, assisting one of Condé’s editors-in-chief may be the key to a successful career, but only if you can survive the three to four years you’ll probably have to slave away to move up, or out. {NYMag}

Kaiser Karl: The Selby’s posted a few photos of Karl Lagerfeld’s studio in Paris. There are iPods of course, and Baptiste. {theSelby}

Life is Sassy: Someone (a fairy godmother?) sent Tavi a stack of Sassys. She’s photographed a bunch of pages and if you have to get any work done today, do not bother clicking through—you’ll want to read everything. {StyleRookie}

Ready, Set, Go: Speaking of former Condé assistants, here’s a look behind the scenes with Vogue’s Director of Special Events, Sylvana Soto-Ward as she prepares for Monday’s Met Ball. {theCut}

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Last Night’s Parties: Gucci, Saks and Sorel Put Us in the Mood to Shop

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 07:59 AM PDT

It’s been a busy season for important parties. Of course, the pinnacle is next week’s Met Ball, but with Tuesday’s Radiant Child screening and tonight’s premiere of the Halston doc as well as the Versus charity event at Milk Studios, there’s been plenty to keep our evenings packed.

Last night’s parties, however, were less about the scene and more about what you could purchase on the scene.

First, Britt and I stopped by Sorel’s event at Aspen Social Club. For those not terribly familiar with Sorel, it’s a Canadian brand of snow boots now owned by Columbia. We got to check out the fall collection; I fell in love with the classic Sorel duck boot covered in red and cream plaid. They looked incredibly warm, too, which is more than I can say for my current “snow” shoes. But in the end, the plaid might be too trendy for me–I’ll probably end up springing for this Caribou style.

Then it was off to Gucci to celebrate the luxury brand’s artisans, who’ve been touring the US for the last couple of weeks, building custom leather goods for clients. While I couldn’t stop talking about Kate’s vintage navy blue Gucci and how I want to steal it from her/have Gucci make me one just like it, Britt was enamored with the leather aprons–complete with the classic red and green Gucci grosgrain–that the artisans wear to craft the goods.

Finally, we stopped by the Saks Fifth Avenue, where some our favorite young designers–including Prabal Gurung, Christian Cota and Marios Schwab gathered to celebrate pieces made exclusively for the emerging designers floor at Saks’ New York flagship. What’s great about these special dresses is that a proceed of the sales will benefit the Whitney Museum of American Art. The event was packed with lots of glossy names, including hosts Devon Aoki and Chanel Iman, but we couldn’t keep our eyes off of Erdem Moralioglu’s immaculate rack of satin floral and stiff lace dresses. In fact, I think I found my wedding dress!

So while thousands weren’t spent last night, it’s safe to say that the evening was a catalyst for me to do major damage to my credit card.