sábado, 10 de julio de 2010

Best Dressed: Paris Edition, Featuring Blake Lively, Lou Doillon, Charlotte Dellal, and More!” y 11 mas

Best Dressed: Paris Edition, Featuring Blake Lively, Lou Doillon, Charlotte Dellal, and More!” y 11 mas

Best Dressed: Paris Edition, Featuring Blake Lively, Lou Doillon, Charlotte Dellal, and More!

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:30 PM PDT

This week, Paris was the place to be and black and white were the colors to wear. At Chanel couture, Blake and Lou kept it classy in Chanel jackets. At Valentino, Bianca Brandolini and Charlotte Dellal were gorgeous in looks from Spring ‘11 and Fall/Winter ‘10/’11, respectively. We made an exception for our fave Diane Kruger, who was not in Paris, but holding it down in Berlin in classic Calvin Klein.

Racked Dealfeed: Obesity + Speed, The OAK Sample Sale, and More

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:00 PM PDT

OAK
Deal: Up to 60-80% off clothing from the likes of Hyden Yoo, Pleasure Principle, Gar-de, Osborne shoes, Kontorsion, Mary Meyer, Chrishabana, Life After Denim, and Tim Hamilton Redux, plus discounts on damaged (but easily fixed) pieces from the Oak warehouse
When/Where: Friday, July 9 through Monday, July 12. Daily 11am—8pm. 28 Bond St between Lafayette and Bowery, New York. (212-677-1293)

Ted Baker London
Deal: Deals on clothing from the British label, including women’s leather jackets for $300 (down from $695) and men’s sport jackets for $125
When/Where: Wednesday, July 7 through Sunday, July 18. Mon—Sat 11:30am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 107 Grand St at Mercer St, New York. (212-343-8989)

Gargyle
Deal: Up to 50% off clothing and shoes from designers like Acne, Karen Walker, United Bamboo and Rachel Comey
When/Where: Ongoing. Mon—Sun 10am—6pm. 16A Orchard St between Hester and Canal Sts, New York (917-470-9367), and online.

Obesity + Speed
Deal: Men’s and women’s graphic tees, tanks, dresses, sweatshirts, and more for $20 to $50
When/Where: Thursday, July 8 through Saturday, July 10. Daily noon—8pm. Court, 178 Mulberry St.between Broome and Kenmare Sts, New YOrk. (212-925-1022)

Quote of the Day: Gwenyth Paltrow is Straight Out of 1984

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:30 PM PDT

“Gwyneth Paltrow is the product of a joint partnership between Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, and Ina Garten to make us all jealous and want to buy their wealthy white folks summery breezy lifestyle products. There is no Gwyneth Paltrow.” –Gawker’s Richard Lawson on Jeffrey Steingarten’s wet kiss article about Gorgeous Gwyneth in American Vogue.



Mad Men Costume Designer Janie Bryant Talks With Us About Her New QVC Collection

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 01:30 PM PDT

You’ve probably heard of costume designer Janie Bryant. Not only has she won awards for her work on our favorite sartorial series, Mad Men, and the under-appreciated Deadwood, but she’s also about to release a personal style guide.

Now the costumer is stepping out of her (assumed) comfort zone and into ready-to-wear with a collection for QVC. Janie Bryant Mod is, unsurprisingly, 1960s-inspired. We chatted with the Los Angeles-based designer to get an idea of what’s in store.

There’s lots of animal prints in this collection–were you just feeling that for fall, or was that specific to the QVC customer?
I think animal prints are going to be very strong for fall overall and that the QVC customer will love them. They’re fun, fresh and bold.

I’m assuming you did a couple of dresses. Let’s talk about them!
This first collection for fall is key statement pieces…faux fur jackets, faux fur capelets, jewelry,cardigans, jewelry, and a great handbag. Watch for some dresses for spring and summer.

I’ll be anxiously waiting! Obviously the collection is inspired by the 1960s. Do you wear a ton of vintage yourself–how would you describe your personal look? I love vintage…of course…I think it is great to mix a fantastic vintage piece with modern contemporary clothes for a unique style of my own.

A sketch--done by famed illustrator Robert Best--of one of the bags from Janie's new book.

It feels like, over the last ten years or so, people have started to care more about how they look on a day-to-day basis. Do you agree with that? Is the collection a reflection of that?
It is great that people are caring more about how they look everyday. That’s a reflection of the image they want to project and how they feel about themselves. I want women to have fun with this collection. To experiment with a few key pieces that can transform the whole look and reflect who they want to be that day or night!

I’m getting married and wearing a custom dress that is very 1960s. Do you get requests from people to do custom work all the time?
YES! I do get requests all the time for custom design.

Have you thought about making that into a separate business?
Maybe one day, but now I’m focusing on my QVC collection.

Always Forever Now: Selfridges Opens “The Forever Shop”

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 12:30 PM PDT

It cannot be denied that the fashion world is one of fleeting passions–remember those boots you loved so dearly last year but wouldn’t dream of wearing this season? Or those “statement jeans” that now live a quiet, mournful existence at the back of your closet? Fashion is a business of come-and-go. But what about when you’re longing for something with a bit more, well, longevity?

This is the reasoning behind Selfridge’s “Forever Shop,” set to open its doors later this month. The British retailer’s Wonder Room Concept Store will be completely renovated to embody a sort of timelessness that exists beneath fashion fads. The room will be curated by the department store’s creative director Alannah Weston, Elle Decoration Editor-In-Chief Michelle Ogundehin, and British designer Sir Paul Smith.

It will consist of a melange of beloved books, classic fashion landmark pieces, and design icons that have stood the test of time. These include Burberry trenches, Levi’s 501s, Dr. Martens, Converse, Wayfarers, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and plenty else.

Ari Seth Cohen, the photog behind beloved blog Advanced Style, will be photographing shoppers and fashionable folk on the nearby streets.

The pop up is sure to attract an interesting crowd–we can imagine a few of Cohen’s former photo subjects will show up to admire the Hermes scarves, at least–but we think that the concept might be even more important than the actual execution.

Fashion, like any industry, has its own set of time-honored traditions. Sure, we all want to be as up-to-the-minute and in-the-now as possible, but let us not forget to look back from time to time, to admire the staple pieces in our wardrobe that deserve our admiration. Because, as Yves Saint Laurent said, “Fashions fade, style is eternal." Let’s hope the Forever Shop holds up to its name.

Street Style: Perri Loves Ben & Jerry

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 11:30 AM PDT

Name: Perri

Age: 18

Occupation: Student / Intern

What is your favorite store in NYC? LF

What is one item of clothing that you always wear? Hats

If you could spend the day with anyone in the fashion industry, who would it be? Marc Jacobs

What is your favorite dessert? Ben & Jerry's Phish Food Ice Cream

What is the most played song on your iPod right now? “Dancing In The Moonlight”

What is your #1 beauty product? Curl Boosting Hairspray

Where are your shorts from? Urban Outfitters

Where is your belt from? My mom's closet!

And your ring? It's from LF

**All photos by Ashley Jahncke.

The Wall Group is Hiring a Creative Coordinator!

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 10:45 AM PDT

The Wall Group, an agency that represents some of the best hair stylists, makeup artists, and stylists out there, is hiring a creative coordinator/office assistant. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s interested in an agency career.

Call for Resumes:

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Position:

Creative Coordinator / Office Assistant

The Wall Group is a boutique agency that represents well-established hair stylists, makeup artists, stylists, and set designers. We seek a motivated and hyper-organized team player to assist in the Creative/Visual Division.

General Responsibilities:

Collecting tear sheets and maintaining image archive (both actual and digital)

Tracking and managing portfolio requests

Updating portfolios

Ordering office supplies and equipment

Ordering beauty products for artists

Maintaining and updating offices files

Keeping all filing and storage cabinets in immaculate order

Running general office errands

Maintaining Press kits on talent

Requirements:

Meticulous eye for detail

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Personable and friendly demeanor

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Technological versatility – must be able to work seamlessly between Mac and PC platforms

To apply, email brief cover letter and resume to both Lauren Silvers at lauren@thewallgroup.com and to Emily Sklar at emily@thewallgroup.com. Salary is strictly commensurate with experience.

No phone calls please.

Get Inspired: Liv Tyler in Empire Records. Happy Rex Manning Day!

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 10:25 AM PDT

While flipping through Freja Beha Erichsen’s aptly titled “Colour Shock” spread shot by Josh Olins in August’s British Vogue, we paused at the final image of Freja in a fluffy baby blue sweater. We knew that mohair sweater. Liv Tyler wore it Empire Records.

Tyler’s outfit in Empire Records–the cropped baby blue mohair sweater, the tiny plaid kilt, the docs, her long brown hair parted straight down the middle–was the coolest thing ever in 1995 when the cult flick came out. 15 years later we still think it’s worthy of some fashion inspiration. So does British Vogue apparently. And Erin Wasson styled a shoot for Elle based on the movie last year. (Lauren’s finds her mid-90s fashion inspiration in Mall Rats).

While Tyler’s definitely the fashion standout of the film, Renée Zellweger has her moments too. Her slouchy cardi and postage-stamp-sized mini skirt paired with black clogs is super sexy, and girl even makes an orange Music Town apron look good.

Oh and Johnny Whitworth (aka A.J.) with that hair and that thrift store cardigan and that tortured artist awesomeness? Call me.

All together now: “I’m bringing Rex his lunch!”

Happy Rex Manning Day.

Fashion News Roundup: Fresh Finds At The Chelsea Garage, Victoria’s Secret Goes Trick-Or-Treating, and Tavi in the New Yorker

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 09:30 AM PDT

So Cute It’s Scary: Victoria’s Secret has announced their plans to launch a small line of Halloween costumes for the coming year. Let’s hope it’s a little more inventive than wearing just skivvies and cat ears…not that we do that or anything. {NYLON}

Fresh From The Garage: Looking for some great one-of-a-kind finds? Take a cue from Yigal Azrouel and try shopping at the Chelsea Garage flea market as he did yesterday… and as he apparently does every week. Maybe we’ll start hanging around in hopes of running into him. {Tales Of Endearment}

Betsey-Chic: Betsey Johnson plans to launch a cosmetics line, and to re-launch a slight variation on her 1982 fragrance. We’re expecting some pretty loud looks. {Refinery 29}

AA Again: Is American Apparel’s new shift toward less makeup a step toward embracing women in their natural state, or a way to subconsciously make you think “kiddie porn”? The hits just keep on comin’ for Dov Charney. {Jezebel}

Tavi Gets the New Yorker Treatment: The magazine everyone buys but never reads will profile Ms. Gevinson next. {BlackBook}

ideeli’s Brand Director Explains What It’s Like to Be One of the First ‘Fashion People’ To Embrace the Internet

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Tamara Rosenthal, executive director of brand marketing at New York-based flash sales site ideeli, has worked everywhere from Lacoste to Ferragamo in marketing to Vogue in advertising to…A Small World. That’s right–the branding veteran’s most recent position was figuring out a branding strategy for the niche social networking site.

Now, she’s doing the same at ideeli, bringing years of retail and publishing experience along for the ride.

We recently sat down with Rosenthal to discuss ideeli’s present, its future, and why she’s happy she got into online marketing earlier than most.

Fashionista: First off, let’s talk about your role at ideeli, and how you got there.
Tamara Rosenthal: I’ve been in the fashion and marketing space some time. Prior to joining ideeli, I was at a A Small World–are you familiar with it?

Yep, I’m actually a member! It’s a good place to find sources when you’re reporting out longer stories.
Yes, well, it’s a great concept. But it’s very exclusive–that’s it’s reason for being, so it’s hard to grow a business that wants to stay small. Before that, I was the VP of marketing for Lacoste USA, I worked at Vogue on the publishing side for a while, and previous to that I worked at Ferragamo in marketing. I got my MBA from Columbia.

And what made you decide to come to ideeli?
My role here is to forge the brand identity, figure out our brand promise, the look and feel of the site, the voice. I also handle social media, public relations, and partnerships with other companies. Basically, my job is to craft and define the brand, and I work very closely with the merchandising team to make sure that the offers we have going work with the brand.

Are you happy that you go into marketing for the web early on in the game? It feels like most fashion brands were really scared of the whole thing no more than a year ago. Yes, I'm extremely happy that I did. When I left Lacoste, I could tell some people thought it was a risky move. But I realized this where everything is heading. Of course brick and mortar is extremely valid and it’s here to stay forever, but there’s so much happening with e-commerce. However, I think the principals I learned from publishing and brick and mortar have given me an amazing foundation. Those entering the workforce shouldn’t be afraid to start their careers there.

There are so many flash sale sites right now. What are ideeli’s differentiators? Well, we’re a warm and engaging brand. We’re fun–and we try to be very relevant to our consumers and how the site fits in their lives. We do a lot of trend sales. So, if a trend this summer is safari, we’ll do commerce and editorial around safari-inspired products. Over Memorial Day weekend we did a Sex and the City 2 themed sale, with different products complementing each character’s style. The trend sales are a big way we are different from the others.



Prada’s July 14 Party at Joe’s Pub is Going to Be Insanely Awesome

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 08:01 AM PDT

Prada’s throwing a party at Joe’s Pub next Wednesday to celebrate its new Swing sunglasses collection, and it’s destined to be a real cracker.

We hear that, along with the debut of a Fall 2010 video starring Angela Lindvall and directed by Steven Meisel, Mother of Punk Nina Hagen will perform five songs off of her new gospel album.

The video features Lindvall dancing to “Fever," the famous jazz song, performed by KaTeY J.

Hagen, who recently made headlines for calling Lady Gaga a “satanic bitch” and a “pop prostitute,” is sure to be donning the sunnies on stage. The new collection is inspired by those amazing glasses several of the models wore during the Fall 2010 runway show, so we’re betting they’ll be cat-eyed, futuristic, and sexy all at once.

The event is ultra-exclusive, so if you received an invite, we suggest you use it!

Lee Jean Youn’s Strange Wedding Ceremony

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 07:00 AM PDT

PARIS–Korean designer Lee Jean Youn's show, entitled “The Strange Wedding Ceremony,” wanted to shout out its theme: A white square sheet instead of a classical catwalk covered with flowers welcomed its audience. This, complete with organ music playing in the back, brought to mind old-fashioned wedding imagery.

Yet marriage clichés were rapidly riddled with questions: As the designer explained, his inspiration comes from the theory of Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra (“The essence of perfect wisdom”), and its idea that what is “form is emptiness, what is emptiness is form.” In other words, his aim was to explore the many contradictions and intricacies of love, rites, life, and death.

This questioning materialized through a constant search for contrasts, some subtle, some osé. The first model, donning a bridal-inspired silhouette, wore staple white tights, cream PVC heels, a top in salmon, a white floral headpiece with a veil and white eyelashes, evoking the snow queen as well as purity.

Yet, as the show progressed, Youn proposed increasingly more daring mixes, such as dark corsets under light, nude silk tops, cashmere next to organza, and later juxtaposed to leather.

Giant bows and loose cuts symbolizing innocence were contrasted with flashy sequins and bare legs.

Halfway through the show, he began to introduce his black-draped brides: Dark, gothic, mourning creatures with white veils–reminiscent of Tim Burton's Corpse Bride–a romantic, tragic questioning of love and death (Tristan and Isolde would have approved, surely).

He also punctuated his collection with flowers, a symbol for youth and fertility, that appeared on silk screen or Russian folk influenced patterns; this natural touch was completed by large insect rings; the silhouette was sometimes toned down by a pair of tailored trousers, such as notable asymmetrical harem pants.

But the ambiguity of his feelings towards marriage were best illustrated at the very end of the show: after all the models had passed, the initially fresh flowers had all been trampled on, and one couldn't help noticed the wrecked, stained sheet underneath–a voluntary move or a poetic accident, who knows?
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