Hervé Léger Teams Up With Avon to Create Its New Fragrances” y 11 mas |
- Hervé Léger Teams Up With Avon to Create Its New Fragrances
- J Shoes Are Classically Cool
- YSL Resort: Pretty Poppies
- Street Style: Now We Really Can’t Wait for Madewell x Alexa Chung
- Racked Dealfeed: Victoria’s Secret, Stella McCartney, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lorick, and More
- Maison Martin Margiela 20: The Exhibition Opens at Somerset House
- Fashion Trivia: Space Cadet
- HauteLook Just Raised $31 Million, Here’s How It’ll Use the Money
- At the Future Denim Award Competition, Simplicity is Key
- Tour the Louis Vuitton Archives with Marc Jacobs & Katie Grand
- Gap Reveals Its Annual CDFA Collaboration, Featuring Incredible Designs by Monique Péan, Patrik Ervell and Sophie Theallet
- Fashion News Roundup: First Ladies Always in Vogue, GQ’s Best Men, & MMM Turns 20
| Hervé Léger Teams Up With Avon to Create Its New Fragrances Posted: 04 Jun 2010 07:00 AM PDT
While Hervé, owned by the BCBG Max Azria Group, is a fairly upscale brand–at least in terms of price–the partnership makes sense. Avon’s definitely made a push to be more fashion-conscious as of late, particularly with its fresher Mark. collection, which is fronted by Lauren Conrad. And Hervé appeals to the affluent-but-accessible consumer who reads US Weekly but can afford Purple. (Avon also produces fragrances for Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro and Cynthia Rowley. And it’s launching Fergie’s new fragrance, which will be called Outspoken. Hawt.) For those who might not be able to afford a Hervé dress, ordering a piece of the brand via Avon is the next best option.
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| Posted: 03 Jun 2010 04:00 PM PDT
While J Shoes may not be an incredibly well-known brand, their soft leather and extreme detailing will make them your go-to label for classic shoes. What’s more, the prices are insanely low for such quality, hovering around $150. The fall line is all about craftsmanship and heritage, an idea that a lot of brands are focusing on to stimulate sales. But J Shoes has the goods to back up its claim. The leathers are hand-treated to create a silky soft texture and an individual color for each shoe. And there are plenty of boots for guys and gals that have a perfect, worn in look, as well as oxfords galore in a variety of dark leathers. We’re obsessed with the low-heeled, lace-up bootie, complete with a stacked, slightly-rounded leather heel and tassels on the shoelace ends. It’s tan leather and perfectly practical for everyday–just chic enough to dress up an outfit but not outrageous enough to make you walk home cringing with blisters. J Shoes also has one of the coolest and most extensive men’s lines we’ve seen in a while, so hop on it boys. The flat boots are perfect for everyday, and with just the right amount of detailing to keep it macho–and fashionable–simultaneously. Don’t trust us? Then trust WILCO. They reportedly wear J Shoes regularly, meaning you can tap along to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot in the same shoes as Jeff Tweedy. If that’s not motivation, we don’t know what is. Check out the J Shoes online shop to scope the merchandise.
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| Posted: 03 Jun 2010 03:20 PM PDT
The models began prancing down the runway at roughly eight minutes after 11am, and I didn’t arrive until a few minutes later, which means I missed a few of the first looks. (While I knew things would start closer to the scheduled time, I didn’t think it would be that close, and neither did plenty of other editors. To be sure, I was standing with greatness–Harriet Mays Powell, Long Nguyen–which made me feel a bit better about the situation.) But back to the where and why. The French consulate is indeed very French–iron railings, a bit ornate–as were Stefano Pilati’s prim dresses, Bermuda shorts and skirt suits. For better or worse, Pilati’s work is generally all over the place, but this was a moment when his talent shone clearly. There was, for the second YSL show in a row, plenty of color, and although I’m partial to black, it was refreshing to see a mix of both. In fact, the suits and dresses kind of reminded me of a bed of poppies, swirling with red, orange, green, purple and pink. There were even a few prints, and they’re sure to be much less polarizing than last spring’s strawberries. The fluttery butterfly silhouette should be a hit, given the frenzy around Miu Miu’s Spring 2010 bird, cat and puppy prints. Would I wear this collection? Absolutely. I’d wear nearly every pretty piece.      
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| Street Style: Now We Really Can’t Wait for Madewell x Alexa Chung Posted: 03 Jun 2010 02:57 PM PDT
Age: 26 Occupation: designer/presenter What's your favorite song? "She's Got You" by Patsy Cline Who is your bag by? Russell & Bromley …"Sorry, gotta dash!" (Paparazzi were chasing her so we didn't get any more questions answered! She politely left as she had to run from them.) **All photos by Ashley Jahncke.  
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| Racked Dealfeed: Victoria’s Secret, Stella McCartney, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lorick, and More Posted: 03 Jun 2010 02:34 PM PDT
Parlor Showroom
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| Maison Martin Margiela 20: The Exhibition Opens at Somerset House Posted: 03 Jun 2010 02:03 PM PDT
The retrospective showcases 20 years of the label’s groundbreaking work and originates from the Mode Museum in Antwerp. The Belgian designer was unanimously considered to be the 7th member of the Antwerp 6, a group of avant-garde designers (including Ann Demulemeester, Dries Van Noten and Walter Van Beirendock) who literally turned the ’80s power dressing cliche inside-out with deconstruction and innovative pattern cutting. Curator Kaat Debo worked in tandem with Maison Martin Margiela to illustrate for the public the basic principles behind the highly conceptual brand, whose ethos has been at odds with the mainstream, often alienating all but fashion’s illuminati. The multi-level exhibition laid out over three floors is, unsurprisingly, awash in white. A metaphor, ultimately becoming their signature, for the passage of time and authorship. Like wrinkles and scuff marks, all is visible on a white surface. However transparent the Maison Margiela intended their clothes to be, what you won’t see are the people behind it. Just as white also reflects light, it’s their belief that the bright lights of the press be turned away. The designer is notoriously enigmatic. Even employees of Margiela’s off-the-beaten-track retail spaces wore white lab coats, an homage to those worn in haute couture workshops. All the iconic pieces are present in the 50 mini installations, like the graffiti tabi boots and censor bar sunglasses, as well as a fantastic series of nine busts representing the design house’s evolving manifestation of the shoulder. In the screening room, loyal Margiela fans modeled their own Margiela wardrobe. A collaborative fur coat for Bless, the ‘Flat’ series with their off center neckholes, and an utterly enviable cluster of shattered trenches all work like a Darwinian rail of intelligent and subversive design. **All photos by Sabrina Morrison.             
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| Posted: 03 Jun 2010 01:00 PM PDT
Which fashion designer created a mission patch for NASA?
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| HauteLook Just Raised $31 Million, Here’s How It’ll Use the Money Posted: 03 Jun 2010 12:29 PM PDT
Los Angeles-based HauteLook just raised an impressive $31 million round of funding through Insight Venture Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. That’s a lot of money. But with 2.5 million members, there’s plenty to do with the dough. This afternoon, I chatted with the site’s senior vice president of marketing, Greg Bettinelli, about what HauteLook–which is free to join, if you haven’t already–has in store. There are four main objectives: 1. Hire new people. The company recently hired Arthur Lewis, who spent 11 years at Gap, Inc., to forge relationships with specialty retailers. It’s an area that flash sales haven’t explored fully as of yet. Bettinelli wants to bring more unique talent like Lewis on board. “We really want to be able to attract talent–hire people with the right experience,” he says. Talent typically equals a bigger paycheck, so this injection of cash will bolster that initiative. 2. Penetrate the market even further. Right now, HauteLook estimates that it has only captured 10-15% of the 25 to 45-year-old female market, its sweet spot. With additional funds, it’ll be able to better promote the site beyond New York and Los Angeles. 3. Add categories. Sure, it might be known for selling contemporary labels like Splendid and Seven For All Mankind, but HauteLook currently sells in 11 different categories, and plans to expand into at least two or three more in the near future. First up? More wine and food. (The site’s already had success with several Omaha Steak sales.) Experiences–spa, hotel, resort packages–will also begin popping up. However, HauteLook doesn’t plan on making it a separate business in the same vein as Gilt City. Instead, the site will continue to merchandise under themes. A “beach day,” for example, might include skincare, bikinis, accessories, and a resort package. 4. Continue to build strong relationships with brands. From its start in 2007, the US flash sales business model has changed quite a bit. Back then, the recession was in full swing–retailers and brands were eager to purge extra inventory. Now, as things improve, flash sales need to be positioned as an additional channel on which to make money, much like outlet stores were in the 1980s and ’90s. Keeping partners happy is a big part of HauteLook’s future.
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| At the Future Denim Award Competition, Simplicity is Key Posted: 03 Jun 2010 11:15 AM PDT
In the context of the two-day Denim by Première Vision (the 6th edition of the denim-dedicated event by trendforecasting guru Première Vision), Adriano Goldschmied and chums examined the creations of six Central St. Martins final year students. Each of the almost-graduates had to create a full denim outfit, which best summed up their vision of the material's future. They were given four months to make the silhouettes happen, from design to final production–all of this under the supervision of Rad Rags director and denim specialist Umberto Brochetto, who coached them throughout the conception and production of the outfits. During the event, pieces were put on a pedestal (well, a vintage roundabout to be precise), that slowly spun, with each outfit set up on a mannequin. Competing looks included a kimono-inspired, yet classically tailored jacket and trousers by Philip Patterson; a long, black Berber-like shirt, with cream pants and intricately designed pockets by Gabriella Massey; a one seam, harem-pants bottom and simple cut jacket, complete with a denim gas mask; paint-splatted overalls by Nicholas Smith; an oversized outfit buy Yunjoo Choo; and bold, flaming colors by Dominic Tsai.
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| Tour the Louis Vuitton Archives with Marc Jacobs & Katie Grand Posted: 03 Jun 2010 10:30 AM PDT
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| Posted: 03 Jun 2010 09:47 AM PDT
1. The piece goes down in history. (Like Philip Lim’s white blouse, Alex Wang’s khaki motorcycle jacket, or Vena Cava’s printed dress.) 2. The piece is completely forgotten. (For this, we have no examples, because we can’t remember them.) Rest assured, this season’s designs–including jewelry by Monique Péan, menswear by Patrik Ervell, and women’s wear by Sophie Theallet–are almost guaranteed to fall into the first category. This time around, instead of being given a theme–khaki, white–the designers were encouraged to interpret the Gap aesthetic as they pleased. And it worked. Evidence? I blew past my budget today at Gap’s Midtown pop-up shop. I loved everything–from the jewels to the dresses to the blazers. I would have seriously taken one of each! A roundup of what I saw:
To be sure, these aren’t typical Gap prices. Most dresses and necklaces hover around $248; the blouse I bought was around $140, and the blazer was $248 as well. The bright side: These piece were not mass-produced, and are only available at the Gap pop-up on 5th Avenue, which means they’re of the utmost quality and pretty darn unique. What’s more, it’s supporting the future of American fashion. I say it’s investment dressing at its best. See images of the clothes–and the store–here:    
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| Fashion News Roundup: First Ladies Always in Vogue, GQ’s Best Men, & MMM Turns 20 Posted: 03 Jun 2010 08:10 AM PDT
Former-First Lady Still in Vogue: Despite the fact that her husband, Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, stepped down yesterday, former Japanese First Lady Miyuki Hatoyama will still be shot by Annie Liebowitz for Vogue. Once Anna wants something there’s no turning back. {WWD} Beauty at UO: In the wake of many stores launching beauty departments, Urban Outfitters is opening their own beauty shop. There’s everything from body glitter gel to organic bath products… What else would you expect? {Refinery 29} Ferris Bueller’s Night Out: Rodeo Drive will be installing a ferris wheel for Fashion’s Night Out 2010. Just show a receipt and you get a ride for two. {WWD} Best Boys in Town: Go behind the scenes at GQ’s competition for the best new men’s wear designer of the year. Billy Reid won the award in February, but this footage to too fashionable to pass up. {GQ} Prada en Route: Just in case you’re not traveling to Marfa, TX anytime soon, here’s a shot of the famous Prada Marfa artwork. No chandelier shoes inside, though, the doors are sealed shut. {Purple Diary} Craftsmanship Lives: Check out these behind the scene shot from the LVMH and Parsons collaboration called The Art of Craftsmanship Revisited: New York. Students worked with local craftsmen to create original garments and short films. The exhibit takes place on Govenor’s Island so get hopping! {NOWNESS}
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