martes, 18 de mayo de 2010

The Marc Jacobs Cocaine Flap: Non-Story of the Day or Evidence of His Uber-Celebrity?” y 11 mas

The Marc Jacobs Cocaine Flap: Non-Story of the Day or Evidence of His Uber-Celebrity?” y 11 mas

The Marc Jacobs Cocaine Flap: Non-Story of the Day or Evidence of His Uber-Celebrity?

Posted: 17 May 2010 04:30 PM PDT



Even Marc Jacobs’ jury duty stint in a skirt didn’t spark this much interest.

As you’ve probably read–whether in the NY Post or on one of the many sites that picked up the news thereafter–a package of cocaine was delivered to the Marc Jacobs store today.

But perhaps more surprising than the event itself is all the attention it has attracted.

While details of the event are fascinating–an MJ shop girl was sent cocaine, which she thought might be anthrax, only to be questioned sternly by the police after reporting the incident–what’s even more compelling is the number of publications so quick to pick it up. Of course we expect shopping and style blogs like RackedNY and Stylelist to respond, but…Vanity Fair? We’d understand if it was actually anthrax, but it wasn’t, and the employee involved is presumed innocent.

Apparently, Jacobs is a much bigger celebrity than we ever imagined. Possibly on par with Halston in the 1970s. Googling “Marc Jacobs store cocaine” conjures 46,900 results, while searching the same thing under Google News registers 8 stories thus far. And this makes 9, not to mention the blogs not picked up by search engine’s news site.

Do you think such a story would have garnered as much attention if it was in, say, Stella McCartney’s store?



Who Should’ve Been on Vogue’s June Cover?

Posted: 17 May 2010 03:45 PM PDT



Vogue’s June issue features Blake Lively, her second cover in two years.

While Blake surely seems like a lovely girl, her style is all about showing off her hot body, and she’s most famous for acting in teen TV shows and movies, not exactly “modern American woman” material.

The June issue is usually a slower one, without many films coming out until 4th of July weekend, and there’s not much fashion news. So why not experiment more with the cover?

Click through to see our Vogue starlets!

Dior Channels the 1960s for Resort 2011, Again

Posted: 17 May 2010 03:14 PM PDT



Dior presented their Resort 2011 collection yesterday in Shanghai, and while the clothes are lovely, we can’t help but think they feel a little stale.

For Resort 2011, John Galliano revisited his tried and true inspiration of 1960s kitsch culture, with a few new twists. But overall, it was the same old story.

Black and white stripes? Check. Pastel, long, sheer dresses? Check. Slim capris? Check. Bouffants and winged eye makeup? Definitely check.

Sure the 1960s are a great decade. There was Warhol, the Space Race, the birth of Pop, and Psychedelia, but we can just watch Mad Men to relive the era instead of spending thousands of dollars to look like Betty Draper in real life.

Dior AW05

Galliano’s been thinking about the 1960s since 2005, when his AW05 and Spring Couture 05 collections were heavily influenced by Edie Sedgewick and Warhol’s Factory babes. Back then, we saw stripes, boxy shapes, and pastels that were nods to the past with modern modifications like holes, new proportions, and embellishments.

Dior Resort 2008

More recently, Resort has been Galliano’s 1960s outlet.

Resort 2008 was an ode to 1960s Palm Beach culture, with kitschy tunics, capris, and dresses evocative of the housewives in Edward Scissorhands. The collection had a sense of humor to it with the colored leopard prints and tricky shoes.

By Resort 2009, Galliano was back to the 1960s with an over-the-top collection of American patrician culture: Pearls, tunics, capris, and loads of embellishment.

What about the 2010s? Galliano spends so much time looking to the past, we sometimes wonder if he’ll ever focus on the future. We know what the designer is capable of in terms of evoking and recreating the trends of decades past. We’d like to see more experimentation, like what was occurring in the early 2000s. Dior shows were crazy spectacles that combined many cultural and historical references instead of trying to recreate the look of an era.

Hopefully Galliano can start looking forward, and fast, or else Dior will become nothing more than a stalemate in the constantly progressing world of fashion.

Meet Thomas Finney, Recent SCAD Graduate and Menswear Designer

Posted: 17 May 2010 02:30 PM PDT



May is graduation month, which means there are plenty of fledgling fashion designers ready to depart the sewing room and venture into the big, crazy world of clothes.

Thomas Finney, a 2010 graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) is one of those designers.

With summer internships at Thom Browne and Ruffian behind him, the 21-year-old is ready to pack up his things and move permanently to New York City. He’ll bring with him the Golden Scissors, an annual award given to SCAD’s top graduating designer.

We’ll be tracking Finney’s moves over the next year or so as he transitions from student to full-blown professional. Here’s Episode I of our Q&A series:

Fashionista: First off, congrats! Tell us about your graduate collection–It was six looks, right?
Thomas Finney: Thanks! Yes, it’s six looks. And I’d say that it was inspired by Italian bicyclers going on a picnic. It’s a humorous take on traditional menswear.

So, you’re planning on moving to New York, right? When will that be, and what will you do there?
Probably at the beginning of June. I’ve got a couple interviews lined up–some are for internships, but I’m really looking for a permanent position. And some other opportunities have been opening up.

Like starting your own line? Yeah, there’s definitely been outside interest in a line. But I think I would like to work for somebody for a while. I’m still in the very early stages of my career, and I think a smaller, established company is where I’ll fit in best right now.

Are you nervous? Are your fellow students scared? It’s not like the economy has improved much over the last year. There are some nerves. But we’re barely out of school. Things are on an upswing, and [companies] are starting to look for 20-somethings for new ideas. Generation Y is such a big market. We can relate to people our age–we know what our peers want.

You didn’t start out as a fashion design major. How’d you fall into it? I was going to be a film major, and my friend suggested that I take a fashion class my first quarter–just to learn how to sew. A professor ended up asking me to design something for the SCAD senior show that year. So I decided to become a fashion major.

Any chance you’ll forget about joining the workforce and scamper off to grad school? Definitely not. I’m ready to start working.

** All Photos by Victoria Gildersleeve.

Isabella Blow’s Collection of McQueens, Treacys and Blahniks are Going to Auction

Posted: 17 May 2010 01:45 PM PDT



The auction of a lifetime is coming to Christie’s London this September.

Isabella Blow’s clothing collection of over 90, yes 90, Alexander McQueen pieces, 60 Philip Treacy hats, and an assortment of Manolo Blahnik shoes is going up for sale.

We can’t even imagine spectacle of watching Isabella’s legendary wardrobe auctioned off or the high prices it’s sure to command.

We’d bet that Daphne Guinness will be one of the major buyers at this auction, as her love of McQueen and unconventional style make her the perfect inheritor of Isabella’s clothes.

Yet while the auction is a great way to remember the talent and originality of Isabella and Lee McQueen, we’d much rather have them still creating than be selling off their treasures postmortem.



Street Style: Jan’s Preppy Perfection

Posted: 17 May 2010 01:03 PM PDT



Name: Jan

Age: 24

Occupation: American Apparel Brand Manager

What is your favorite magazine? Livraison

What is your current favorite song? “Atmosphere” by Joy Division

What is your favorite drink/cocktail? Mexican beer

Describe your style: Classic, smart and sophisticated.

Where are your glasses from? Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier from American Apparel

**All photos by Ashley Jahncke.

Click through for close-up images of Jan.



On Lara Stone’s Wedding: Givenchy, Tom Ford, and The Missing Fashion Insiders

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:00 PM PDT



Over the weekend, Lara Stone married David Walliams in a dream wedding at Claridges Hotel in London, with a glitzy after party at Shoreditch House.

Provoking the jealousy of women everywhere, Lara wore not one, but two, custom Givenchy dresses.

The first, a white lace dress with gold trim for the ceremony, was much more demure than some of our options for her, but still managed to show off her heaving bosom. Later she changed into a metallic gold mini-dress fit for a Glamazon, keeping her hair and make-up natural throughout.

The guest list was full of England’s funniest folks like Russell Brand (sans Katy Perry), but also some of fashion’s finest including, Sir Elton John and sexiest man in history, Tom Ford. But where were the rest of fashion’s insiders who swoon over Ms. Stone?

Noticeably absent were dress designer Ricardo Tisci, Lara lovers Karl Lagerfeld and Miuccia Prada, and any model friends like Heidi Mount or Lily Donaldson. I can’t think of any reason, other than extreme busyness, that would prevent the fashion crowd from attending.

Sure, it’s Resort collection time, but can’t you take one day off to celebrate a wedding? Considering the jet-setting required by the fashion industry, one day is nothing. We would’ve easily skipped work for this party.

The absence of fashion insiders left the attire of the attendees in fashion tragedy territory. (We’re looking at you, Geri Halliwell.)

The wedding reportedly cost £80,000, according to The Daily Mail, which is approximately $115,083. Considering one of Lara’s Givenchy dresses cost £30,000, hitting the £80,000 mark seems easy, especially when the bride and groom drove off in a gorgeous grey 1930s Rolls Royce.

And if the Givenchy, Tom Ford, and Rolls Royce haven’t whet your appetite, Primrose Bakery provided cupcakes for the party: An awesome alternative to a skyscraper cake, and much more fun to eat.

All we have to say is: David Walliams is easily the luckiest man in the world. Congrats to the new couple!

All photos courtesy of The Daily Mail.

Estée Lauder Buys Smashbox

Posted: 17 May 2010 11:01 AM PDT



Less than a month ago, beauty conglomerate L’Oreal announced it would acquire Queens-based nail polish company Essie.

Now, arch rival Estée Lauder is getting back into the acquisitions game. Its initial purchase? Smashbox, the Los Angeles-based niche makeup label best known for screen-worthy foundations and saturated blushes and lipsticks.

Unlike Essie, which has made a prominent name for itself in the fashion and beauty world with on-trend nail colors, Smashbox is a bit more under-the-radar. (Except, that is, for its sponsorship of LA Fashion Week.)

The brand, founded in 1996 by the grandsons of Max Factor (which discontinued its US distribution in 2009), is billed as professional makeup for those both in front of the camera and nowhere near it.

Initially, Estee Lauder plans on increasing Smashbox’s distribution, especially outside of North America. It’s doubtful we’ll see many changes to the line’s formulas, unless they’re for the better.



There’s YSL, Contempo Casuals, and a Nut Grinder at Vena Cava’s Online Garage Sale!

Posted: 17 May 2010 10:05 AM PDT



We love contemporary label Vena Cava’s incredibly authentic, well-curated blog.

Design duo Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai upload the most inspiring mishmash of images, videos and products that truly complement their brand–from 1970s hiking photos to stills of Bill Cosby.

That’s why it’s super-exciting to have the designers putting several of their very own flea market finds up for sale.

Starting June 1, you can visit Venacavanyc.com and Vivavenacava.blogspot.com to scoop up one-of-a-kind items such as Bad Dates (a 1980's paperback), a 1970s coffee mill and nut grinder with unique graphic design, a vintage cream suede YSL safari jacket, a misspelled Vena Cava friendship bracelet, a 1982 Volvo station wagon, a biker jacket from Contempo Casuals as well as Vena Cava clothing and even a mix-CD compiled by Mayock and Buhai.
The duo has teamed up with Subports, a program that allows buyers to purchase via text message, so shopping is super-easy. We’re obviously aiming for the Contempo biker jacket, but any of these quirky treasures appear to be a worthy investment. Viva la garage sale!



Fashion News Roundup: Alber Isn’t Cool, Tommy Hilfiger Gets Cool, and Karl Channels Edie

Posted: 17 May 2010 08:59 AM PDT



Alber Talks Lanvin, Bloggers, Miss America: Alber continues to prove he’s the most adorable man in fashion, stating, “I prefer being relevant to being cool, because if you're cool, you're also cold the next day." {Style.com}

Recreating Tommy Hilfiger: The Tommy Hilfiger brand is working its way back to the status of “major American label.” We’re totally ready for a wave of Tommy’s prep to come over fashion, or at least the Hamptons. {NYT}

Colette’s Fuzzy Fall: Christopher Bailey has paired up with Colette to offer a gorgeous shearling parka for fall. It’s like the parka manifestation of our favorite Burberry AW10 boots. {WWD}

Vanessa Paradis, Meet Edie Sedgewick: Karl and Vanessa Paradis channel iconic Warhol muse Edie Sedgewick in this month’s Madame figaro. The resemblance is more than striking. {Fashion Gone Rogue}

Tommy Ton Hearts Stevie Dance, We Do Too: Want a lesson in casual, comfortable luxury? Just watch and learn from Russh Fashion Director, Stevie Dance. {Jak&Jil}

Color Chameleon: If you’re still wearing your mood ring from 1999, you may want to trade it in for these Mood nail polishes from Perfect Formula. The colors are pastel perfect for summer and turn into brighter shades as your body temperature increases. {Refinery 29}

Racked Dealfeed: Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant and Opening Ceremony on Sale at Mick Margo

Posted: 17 May 2010 08:38 AM PDT



Mick Margo
Deal: Markdowns on past-season merchandise from downtown designers like Isabel Marant, Opening Ceremony, and Alexander Wang
When/Where: Through Tuesday, May 18. Fri—Sat noon—7pm, Sun noon—6pm, Mon—Tues noon—7pm. 19 Commerce St between Seventh Ave and Bedford St, New York.(212-463-0515)

BoConcept Urban Design
Deal: Savings throughout the store; hundreds of dollars off select furnishings
When/Where: Monday through Friday, 10am to 7pm; Saturday, 10am to 8pm; Sunday, 11am to 7pm. 328 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles.



Kitson Sues Its Own Licensee For Trademark Infringement

Posted: 17 May 2010 08:02 AM PDT



When I was in Japan last month, about every other girl was wearing some iteration of the sequined Kitson bag. After all, there are two Kitson boutiques in Tokyo alone.

But with great success comes great copies. It seems that Kitson’s accessory licensee has capitalized on the world’s love of the Kitson bag without the company’s permission, according to WWD.

While Lucas Design had permission to manufacture and sell other Kitson-labeled accessories, the company was not–according to Kitson–permitted to produce tote bags. Kitson is suing Lucas for breach of contract, trademark infringement and dilution and counterfeiting.

This is a tough one, given Lucas Design’s ownership of Kitson’s master license. We’ll keep you updated as to how this shakes out, if it indeed goes to trial.
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