Sachin + Babi Will Take You From the City to the Souk” y 9 mas |
- Sachin + Babi Will Take You From the City to the Souk
- Would You Rather…? The Decked Out Edition
- Best Dressed: Hana Soukupova in Marchesa, Leigh Lezark in BCBG, and More
- The Thierry Mugler Conundrum: Who Will Be Creative Director?
- Quote of the Day: Ms. Vreeland Knows All
- Street Style: Sneakers And Sunnies
- Collina Strada is Eco-Friendly Perfection
- Has Dov Charney Gone Too Far This Time? Our Writer Thinks So
- Adventures in Copyright: Miu Miu vs. Steve Madden
- Burt’s Bees, Aveeno Top the List of America’s Greenest Brands
| Sachin + Babi Will Take You From the City to the Souk Posted: 12 Jun 2010 05:59 AM PDT
The collection is inspired by “the cobble stone streets of Cartagena to the souks of Marrakech” and while some of it was a little too Calypso for my taste, the designers threw in just the right amount of black and leather to keep me interested. Like last year’s Resort collection, we really liked the way that Sachin + Babi’s subtle use of beading and embellishment, especially in the vests and belts. There was also some amazing jewelry that really showcased the designers’ impeccable attention to detail. Click through to see our favorite looks, and try not to be too distracted by the slightly ridiculous model poses.           
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| Would You Rather…? The Decked Out Edition Posted: 11 Jun 2010 05:00 PM PDT
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| Best Dressed: Hana Soukupova in Marchesa, Leigh Lezark in BCBG, and More Posted: 11 Jun 2010 04:30 PM PDT
This week, two unlikely girls were dressed in BCBG–Leigh Lezark and Harley Viera Newton at the Whitney Art Party–while Emmy Rossum and Alexis Bledel kept it classy in Marchesa (Kenneth Cole accessories) and Behnaz Sarafpour, respectively. Hana Soukupova also shines in Marchesa.
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| The Thierry Mugler Conundrum: Who Will Be Creative Director? Posted: 11 Jun 2010 03:45 PM PDT
WWD reports that Gareth Pugh is the front-runner for the position, which is understandable and probably true. Pugh’s dramatic silhouettes and unconventional designs reject the traditional conception of ready-to-wear and flirt with the idea of fashion as art, much like Mugler did in the late ’70s and ’80s. Pugh is also a responsible choice since he is only 29 years old, the perfect age for a position that Mugler’s owners will expect him to fill for at least ten to fifteen years.  Gareth Pugh SS09 While Gareth Pugh seems like the responsible and likely choice for job at Mugler, I was shocked that someone else’s name wasn’t in the mix… Jean Paul Gaultier. Jean Paul Gaultier is like Thierry Mugler’s fashion brother. They designed at the same time and both create structural masterpieces that transcend the typical conceptions of fashion. Sure, Gaultier’s touch is more eccentric and exotic compared to the futuristic robots of Mugler and Pugh, but it’s the similar love of sex appeal that makes Gaultier perfect for the job.  Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Spring 10 Mugler’s most famous works are his kinkiest, and while we trust Pugh to bring the drama, we can’t say we trust him to bring the sex. The goth and the punk, sure, but the downright metal nipple rings sexy… not so much. Mugler, who currently designs costumes for Beyoncé, and Gaultier, who designed for Madonna, are fashion soul mates. And with Gaultier recently out at Hermes, he’s got the free time in his schedule to take on a second project. The only inhibitor we can think of is his age, 58. Also, we think Thierry Mugler, the man not the brand, would rather die than see Gaultier in charge of his house, since their over-the-top sexy designs went head-to-head in the 1980s, and Gaultier seems to have come out the victor, considering he is a household name who still runs his own company while Thierry Mugler shuttered in the ’90s. With Pugh probably in at Mugler, it seems like Paris’ major houses are getting a British makeover. Giles Deacon just took over the helm of Emannuel Ungaro with help from Katie Grand, Christopher Kane is in at Versus Versace, and Phoebe Philo has been holding it down in Paris for years, recently at Celine and previously at Chlöe (where fellow Brit Hannah MacGibbon currently resides). Watch out France, the British are coming!
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| Quote of the Day: Ms. Vreeland Knows All Posted: 11 Jun 2010 03:20 PM PDT
“Nothing gives the luxury of pearls. Keep them in mind.” Part of a memo from legendary Vogue editrix Diana Vreeland to her 1966 staff, which included Grace Mirabella and Carrie Donovan. Thank you, Visionaire.
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| Street Style: Sneakers And Sunnies Posted: 11 Jun 2010 02:40 PM PDT
Age: 20 Occupation: Model Agency: IMG What music are you listening to right now? Miike Snow. Haha, I'm Swedish. What do you miss most about Sweden? My mom. What is your favorite color? Pink Where is your dress from? H&M Where are you headed now? Going to a friend's recording studio. **All photos by Ashley Jahncke.   
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| Collina Strada is Eco-Friendly Perfection Posted: 11 Jun 2010 01:50 PM PDT
Collina Strada translates to "hill road," in Italian, and in this case, “hill” is short for Hillary. The bags and harnesses all incorporate ethnic-inspired prints and shapes and are made of incredibly soft, smooth leather with canvas mixed in. The designer, who does her best to keep it green, explained that the canvas is 100% organic, while the leather, she admits, is "almost" organic. It’s vegetable-dyed and sourced from a tannery that "uses all parts of the animal," so they're less wasteful of animal hide than other tanneries, we guess. Hillary’s creations straddle the line between trendy and classic, while striking the perfect balance of vintage and modern. They are unique and distinctive, but somehow simple and understated. They are not "it bags," but bags that compliment one's own personal style. And, they're functional. The leather harness, which Hillary wore over a dress, has substantial pockets inside–perfect for a concert. We also love the unisex backpacks, which have apparently sold out everywhere. She says her next collection is going to be "insane" and feature a lot of unisex pieces. We can't wait! Collina Strada is available at EVA (except for the sold out backpacks) on Bowery in New York and www.needsupply.com.       
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| Has Dov Charney Gone Too Far This Time? Our Writer Thinks So Posted: 11 Jun 2010 12:00 PM PDT
Richardson is a major force in the photography world—he’s not going anywhere—and Zahm has never professed to be anything other than what Purple magazine embodies, but Charney’s recent employment faux pas have reminded me again of just how raunchy this CEO is. American Apparel’s notorious ads didn’t use to bother me years ago, when I was too innocent to realize how young those girls were, or how exploitative their positions—both literal and psychological. But after a few years in New York of, shall we say, learning the intricacies of the “artistic” male’s mind, especially when there’s art/pubescent girls concerned, the ads are really starting to creep me out. I’m no prude—I enjoy nudity as much as the next guy, especially for the sake of art—but when StyleCrave has to narrow down a publicly traded company’s ad history to pick just the 50 most overtly pornographic photos, I’m going to call foul. When the U.K. bans an AA campaign that used a “partially nude model, who appeared to be under 16, in a series of images that suggested she was stripping off for an amateur-style photo shoot,” I’m going to call foul. (I’m glad to report she was actually well over 16, but still.) When a giant NYC billboard of a young women dressed only in tights, bent over, legs spread, gets spray-painted with the tag “Gee, I wonder why women get raped?” I’m going to call foul. The way I see it, there are two issues here:
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| Adventures in Copyright: Miu Miu vs. Steve Madden Posted: 11 Jun 2010 11:30 AM PDT
 Miu Miu The items in question are Miu Miu’s wooden platform slingback sandals and Steve Madden’s Melrow platform. The Miu Miu style came out for SS10 as a relative of its lucrative cat, flower, puppy, and other weird things prints. Made in a light brown suede, the Miu Miu platform slingbacks have two semicircles that meet in the center of the shoe, with a band crossing at the intersection. The Steve Madden slingback platforms have two bands crossing the shoe’s front, with a similar curved design at the top.  Steve Madden The curvy design is signature Miu Miu, however, produced in their crazy prints for spring, so we’re sure Steve Madden tried to get in on that trend. Whom do you think is to blame in the Miu Miu vs. Madden debacle?
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| Burt’s Bees, Aveeno Top the List of America’s Greenest Brands Posted: 11 Jun 2010 10:30 AM PDT
We’re not surprised by either choice. Both companies have made eco-consciousness a pillar of their branding strategies. And maybe most importantly, their products actually work. An interesting takeaway: No fashion brands or apparel retailers topped the list. While “natural” beauty products have been de rigueur for a couple of decades, eco-friendly clothing only caught on over the last five years or so. Many apparel manufacturers claim it’s nearly impossible to create sustainable clothing at a rock bottom price, which means very few big brands are full-on eco-friendly. Do you believe designers and retailers need to think harder about creating eco-friendly clothes? Or are they doing the best that they can?
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