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Panelists at Bazaar’s Anticounterfeiting Summit Say Knock-offs are Scary” y 11 mas

Panelists at Bazaar’s Anticounterfeiting Summit Say Knock-offs are Scary” y 11 mas

Panelists at Bazaar’s Anticounterfeiting Summit Say Knock-offs are Scary

Posted: 19 May 2010 07:00 AM PDT



Save the knock-out Hearst view, the line of tables holding fake Louis Vuitton bags and the woman navigating websites that peddle faux designer goods on her iPad, there wasn't anything amusing about Harper's Bazaar's Sixth Annual Anticounterfeiting Summit today. Counterfeiting, it turns out, can be a pretty scary thing.

Conference panelists this year represented businesses outside the fashion industry that also struggle with counterfeiting, such as fragrance and film. The overall message was one not a new one to Fashionista readers: Counterfeiting is bad news, and not just because is involves knocking off someone's creative work.

One, it funds terrorism. (The 2004 Madrid bombings were funded in part by the sales of counterfeit TV shows and movies, Bazaar Publisher Valerie Salembier noted). Two, it hurts creative businesses' rank and file workers. (It isn't Will Smith who takes a hit when movies are ripped off, director Steven Soderbergh said. It's John Smith, the grip.) And three, it can be dangerous–and pretty gross. (L’Oreal's Carol Hamilton assured us that we did not want to know what is in fake perfumes but that it isn't something we'd want to put on our skin.)

Obviously the solution to the worldwide counterfeiting problem wasn't solved over a long lunch, even if Bazaar did provide wine. But the panelists and the fashionable attendees who questioned them–the audience was largely made up of those on the business side of fashion–seemed to agree that nothing will change without companies doing a much better job of informing the public of the harm counterfeit goods cause.

The most interesting exchange of the day was between Bazaar EIC Glenda Bailey, who was sitting in the audience, and Soderbergh. Bailey stressed that changing people's perception about fakes must be done through powerful ad campaigns to educate consumers. "I am so fascinated that people are not taking more initiatives in their own area," she said. No one, she pointed out, could make a better ad for how counterfeits hurt Hollywood than Soderbergh, she pressed.

Soderbergh agreed that getting the hungry masses on the anti-counterfeiting bandwagon is integral, but said that Hollywood suffering just isn't an argument people care about. People have no sympathy for luxury goods, either, Bailey countered.

Maybe Bailey planted a seed in the mind of the man that brought us Ocean's 11. We picture a frozen scene from the hyper-commercial Sex and the City 2, with a freeze frame telling us exactly how many people in Hollywood and fashion were involved in costuming and filming a single frame, and how many jobs will disappear in both industries should counterfeiting not be curbed.

Get the Sex and the City 2 Catalogue, I Mean Book

Posted: 18 May 2010 04:00 PM PDT



Ever wanted to buy the clothes right off Carrie’s back? The Sex and the City 2 producers have just the solution for you: a Sex and the City 2 book, which provides credits for every look in the movie.

Yes, you read that right: Every single look, right down to the panties.

Available in paperback for $19.95 and a deluxe limited edition hardcover for $29.95, the book basically catalogs the wardrobes of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. The pages are laid out with a film still on the right and the outfit on a model form on the left, with every piece credited to its designer.

The book also covers location scouting, looks that didn’t make the cut, and some wonderful pics of Pat Field.

The real question is, what did we learn?

Carrie is back to her crazy style ways, after cleaning up a little in the first movie. No more head-to-toe Proenza, actually no Proenza at all, instead tons of Halston (obviously), Chanel, Dior, Margiela, and an insane amount of jumpsuits. Also notable is the significant amount of vintage. Almost every character’s wardrobe is 25% vintage. But we wouldn’t expect anything less from Pat Field.

The usual boys are there too, and no, we’re not talking about Mr. Big, Steve, Harry, or Smith. We mean boys by the names of Mr. Blahnik, Mr. Louboutin, and Mr. Atwood.

The best credit of the book? A kelly green, terrycloth wristband labeled, “Sex and the City 2 Souvenir Sweatband.” Out of all the souvenirs we hoped would come from SATC2, a gym accessory was not one of them.

Overall, the ladies look glitzy and glam, the clothes are bright, shocking, and over-the-top, and the plot, well no one really cares about that, do they?

Would You Rather…? The Betty White Edition

Posted: 18 May 2010 03:20 PM PDT




Our post about Vogue’s June cover got us thinking: Would you rather see Betty White on US Vogue or Purple Fashion?

Attention, All Potential Brides-to-Be: Finding a Wedding Dress is a Pain in the Ass

Posted: 18 May 2010 02:45 PM PDT



About a month ago, I got engaged.

And it’s exciting! I’m looking forward to getting married, having a party, and spending the rest of my life with this awesome person.

But let me warn you, finding a dress is a pain in the rear. At least for those who don’t want to look like a vanilla cupcake.

I think the dresses at J.Crew are gorgeous, but they’re just not me. We’re having a very casual wedding, so I know I want something short…with sleeves, too. Net-a-Porter has some beautiful options; it’s the only place on the high end where I’ve found pieces I like, but nothing’s been quite right.

I figured I’d wait until the Spring 2011 collections premiered to really start my search. That is, until I spied Look #8 from Erdem’s Spring 2010 runway.

Click here to see it. (I didn’t want to use the image in this story in case my fiance reads it.)

This is my dress. It’s my dress. I emailed the image to Britt and she wrote back immediately, exclaiming: “IT’S PERFECT!!! CALL THEM RIGHT NOW!” So I called Erdem’s studio the next morning. They told me where the dress–called “Kimi”–was stocked in the US. I called the three stores. It was sold out.

I’m heading to London for a wedding next week, so I told the folks at Erdem that I’d be willing to pay extra to have the dress produced specifically for me. I discovered that A) The manufacturer does not have time to produce the dress by March of 2011 and B) Even if I do find the dress in my size when at Harvey Nichols or wherever in the UK, it was produced sans-sleeves. The retail version is strapless, actually. Tear.

Yet, after talking to several brides and engaged women, I realize I’m not as picky as I originally thought. A friend of mine–who loves J.Crew but wants something more unique for her wedding–can’t even find anything she likes that has straps, let alone sleeves. And I’ve learned that many brides end up buying multiple dresses because they just can’t find the right one.

This is the last thing I have to say on the subject. Traditional designers: Please start making white/off-white versions of your favorite dresses. Women will buy them. Bridal designers: Not everyone wants a strapless, a-line ensemble.

Indeed, fashion needs to give bridal wear a swift kick in the…you know what. I’ve already said it too many times today.

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Posted: 18 May 2010 02:00 PM PDT

Street Style: We Heart Abigail’s Scarf and Boots

Posted: 18 May 2010 01:29 PM PDT



Name: Abigail

Spotted On: Bowery

Can I take your picture for Fashionista? As long as I'm not one of those “Don'ts” people with the black bar across my eyes!

What do you do? I work for a tech company.

Where is your scarf from? Oh, I bought it on the street!

Where are you coming from? Whole Foods

**All photos by Ashley Jahncke.

Click through for a close-up of Abigail’s outfit.



Tyra Banks Re-Signs With IMG

Posted: 18 May 2010 12:25 PM PDT



In breaking modeling news, Tyra Banks has re-signed with her agency of yore, IMG.

What this means: Tyra will probably be popping up on covers and in editorials very soon.

And what a perfect moment for the model-actress-host-novelist-photographer-mentor to segue back into modeling, right when curvy is in and the Glamazon might finally be backing a comeback.

In case you were wondering: Tyra “retired” from modeling after the 2005 Victoria’s Secret runway show. Five years later, she’s back.

We’re hoping for an epic V spread with Tyra, since their coverage of major celebrities still manages to be edgy and exciting.



Warner Bros. Rescinds Its Offer to Let TRESemmé Host a Screening of Sex and the City 2

Posted: 18 May 2010 11:31 AM PDT



There are about a gazillion screenings of Sex and the City 2 happening in New York right now. We’re attending two next week: One hosted by Coty and another by HP.

But not everyone’s thrilled with the multitude of sneak previews. In fact, it seems that the space for screenings has gotten a bit too crowded for film distributor Warner Bros’ taste.

Yesterday, we received a call from a TRESemmé rep canceling the mass market haircare brand’s May 26 screening of the film.

“Warner Bros. has rescinded their offer to let us screen Sex and the City 2,” she said.

We don’t know much more than that, but we do know that it’s a bit too late for Warner Bros. to try and reduce the astounding number of marketing events/products/campaigns surrounding the premiere.



Kate Moss’ Film for Topshop

Posted: 18 May 2010 10:31 AM PDT



Kate Moss takes a break from ballerina training to show off her best model moves in this Nick Knight shot video for her new Topshop collection.

Click through to see the film.

Jiving to the tune of ‘”Be Brave” by The Strange Boys, Moss shows off the collection (her 12th for Topshop) including some sheer tunics, fringe, and a lace dress. While you can’t see the clothes as well as in a look book, a video of Kate Moss dancing in a ray of light is fine by us.



Fashion News Roundup: MAC Does Disney, Erdem Goes West & ADR’s Shoes

Posted: 18 May 2010 09:30 AM PDT



Snow White Gloss: MAC and Disney are collaborating on a line for fall. The collection is called Venomous Villains, so expect more Ursula than Ariel. {WWD}

Aquascutum Under New Rule: Designer Joanna Sykes was named Creative Director for Aquascutum yesterday. Her first collection won’t be until AW11, but she’s overseeing creative as of now. {Elle UK}

Taste the Rainbow: Her Holiness, Anna Dello Russo, posted this pic of part of her shoe closet to Twitter. It’s magical. {Twitter}

Erdem Goes West: Lynn Yaeger talks to Canada’s greatest fashion export (with Stam and Coco) about the differences between NY and LA consumers. The shocker? NY ladies are more into patterns. {Vogue}

Penciled In: Lily Donaldson and Erin Wasson created pencil sketches for T-shirts now on auction on eBay. The proceeds benefit Pencil, and organization that supports the New York public school system. {Modelinia}

Lady Gaga Wants to Intern at Philip Treacy

Posted: 18 May 2010 08:35 AM PDT



A spokesperson for Philip Treacy has confirmed that Lady Gaga applied to intern for the famous milliner. No final decisions have been made regarding her acceptance.

Treacy and Gaga seem like the perfect pair: He’s known for his unconventional, sculptural head pieces oft seen atop McQueen models and the late Isabella Blow, and her head wear is legendary in its own right, including her endless variety of telephones, ears, and fake hair sculptures.

We could easily picture Gaga as an apprentice to Treacy’s design team. She regularly collaborates with artists like Terence Koh, and her personal factory, Haus of Gaga, has produced countless memorable creations. We’d put our money on her as an excellent milliner, because she has more experience than anyone we know at balancing crazy contraptions on her head.

But as an intern?

Most interns’ regular tasks include getting coffee, organizing samples, sorting mail, and assisting superiors. Somehow we just can’t picture Lady Gaga doing any of these things.

The celebrity internship is a strange practice, starting with Sean Avery at Vogue and Kanye at Gap. While celebs are sure to learn valuable facts about the fashion industry and gain experience working as part of a creative team–things most interns learn–we’d imagine that stars are not faced with the regularly grueling schedule of the average intern.

Fashion interns trek samples all over town, get up early and stay up late, and are the working class backbone of the fashion industry. While we’re excited to see what Gaga has to produce and what she’ll learn, let’s be honest and say she will definitely not be a real intern.

We’d call her a “Celebrity Apprentice.”



InStyle Beats Vogue in Ad Pages: But What Does That Really Mean?

Posted: 18 May 2010 07:44 AM PDT



It’s been a good year for fashion magazines, at least in terms of advertising pages.

InStyle, Vogue and Elle have each seen significant increases in pages over the last six months. The Time Inc. title has thus far accrued 1,103.21 ad pages, a 10% increase from the same period in 2009, while Conde Nast’s stalwart saw pages jump during the same time by 8% to 987.05. Elle enjoyed a 5% increase to 939.

By the way, that’s all according to MIN, an industry publication.

This is a big win for InStyle…kind of. While more ad pages might gauge the health of a magazine, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s making more money. Vogue will argue that, unlike its competitors, it doesn’t discount ads (although it does sell them in a bundle with Teen Vogue and sometimes Lucky or Glamour, so that advertisers feel like they’re getting more for their money.)

Another interesting point: InStyle’s ads are arguably more mass market than Vogue’s. Elle is somewhere in the middle. But does that really matter? Big corporations like Johnson & Johnson presumably have more money to spend on advertising than luxury brands, even those owned by conglomerates like LVMH.

All in all, it’s hard to really measure who comes out on top in this instance. However, we know it’s not W, which saw a 14% decrease in pages to 423. Good luck with that, Mr. Tonchi.



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