Psst…We’re Hosting Taco Tuesday!” y 11 mas |
- Psst…We’re Hosting Taco Tuesday!
- Racked Dealfeed: All Saints, Theory, Proenza Schouler & More
- Tinsley Mortimer Knows Her Customer
- Rag & Bone Bids Farewell to Café Colonial and Hello to Nolita
- Inside the Harlem Target with the Toledos: Isabel Wants to Design More for Mass, Ruben Tags My Toledo for Target Tee
- Catherine Malandrino Rocks Out For Resort 2010/11
- Erin Fetherston Gets Juicy, Invites a Bunch of Bloggers to Join Her
- Street Style: Ricardo’s Day Off
- BurdaStyle is Looking for Fashion Design Interns!
- BurdaStyle is Hiring an Online Marketing Intern
- Why Are K. Jacques Sandals So Damn Expensive?
- Fashion News Roundup: Jennifer Aniston Launches Her Fragrance, Uggs Gone Mad & More
Psst…We’re Hosting Taco Tuesday! Posted: 21 Jul 2010 04:00 PM PDT We’re taking our turn at Taco Tuesday–and we’ll be competing against Krupp Group, which reps designers like Jeffrey Monteiro, Chris Benz, Lela Rose, and Rachel Comey! Stop by The Hudson Terrace in New York on Tuesday, July 27 for awesome eats, drinks, and raffle prizes, all for a good cause. All proceeds Taco Tuesday benefit Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. You could also win some cute stuff from Giles & Brother by Philip Crangi, Lee Angel, Rachel Leigh and Lela Rose, Chris Benz and Aloha Rag. Rumor has it that a designer or two will also be stopping by to guest-bartend. Hope to see you there! To sign up and receive an invitation, or for more information, log onto TacoTuesdayNY.com. |
Racked Dealfeed: All Saints, Theory, Proenza Schouler & More Posted: 21 Jul 2010 03:30 PM PDT New York and Company Proenza Schouler Theory, Helmut Lang AllSaints |
Tinsley Mortimer Knows Her Customer Posted: 21 Jul 2010 03:30 PM PDT Last night, we traveled to Upper East Side boutique Samantha Thavasa, a Japanese handbag brand and store, for a sneak peak at Tinsley Mortimer’s Fall 2010 handbag line. We admit we only found out Mortimer’s line for Thavasa existed by watching recently-canceled guilty pleasure reality show High Society. It turns out the Tins has been designing capsule collections for Samantha Thavasa for a few seasons. This one was inspired by 1980s rock bands. The reason for the ’80s inspiration? Tinsley says she's a product of the '80s and loves '80s music. The bags were also a little inspired by lingerie and corsets, she explained, which was a lot more evident than the '80s rock band thing, aside from the names of the handbags, which were "Poison," "Guns N Roses," "White Snake," "Metallica," and "Def Leopard." We weren't huge fans of the collection, except for a couple of cute, simple quilted purses with long chain link straps that were, well, Chanel knock-offs in quirky colors. Beyond that, we'll let you guys be the judge of Tinsley's designs. Rock on. |
Rag & Bone Bids Farewell to Café Colonial and Hello to Nolita Posted: 21 Jul 2010 03:04 PM PDT It's no secret that we at Fashionista heart Rag & Bone and while we were more than a little disappointed by Café Colonial's closing, we don't blame Rag & Bone (we blame Keith McNally). And we can't really be mad about one of our favorite brands opening up shop two blocks away from our office. The store opens to the public this Friday, but we got a sneak peak yesterday afternoon. It feels a lot like the other Rag & Bone stores, but a little more bare bones – the clothing was sparse on the racks. We were told, however, that the store was not completely finished and would have a few more racks, a denim wall, and seating by opening day. We sensed a bit of scrambling. Back in May, WWD reported that the brand had plans to open a stand-alone shoe store because their shoes were doing so well in department stores, boutiques and Rag & Bone's own retail stores. We thought this was an interesting idea, but a risky one, especially after hearing rumors that the brand's stand-alone stores were not doing all that well compared to their wholesale business. That being said, we think what the brand has done with its latest retail venture is a smart approach. This way, the store has two draws, one being the companion collections, which boast Rag & Bone’s lowest price points–perfect to highlight in this economy. Only time will tell how this store ends up doing with this retail concept, but we get the feeling it's going to work. See below for pictures of the space. |
Posted: 21 Jul 2010 02:05 PM PDT Manhattan’s first Target opens this Sunday in Spanish Harlem (517 E.117th St.) but we got a sneak peak at the Harlem Designer Collections last night when the store opened it’s doors for a block party in the aisles. Though there was a significant celebrity turnout for the event–the Seinfelds, Russell Simmons, 30 Rock’s Katrina Bowden and Bethenny Frankel (in amazing post-baby shape) were all there–the party was really meant for the Target employees and the community, hence the block party vibe. Neighborhood restaurants served up soul food and Doug E. Fresh thrilled the crowd with a stellar performance. But enough of the party. Onto the important stuff: the clothes. Isabel and Ruben Toledo were on hand too, hanging out around their first collection for the mass market. “The experience that I’ve had with the translation of my design for the mass market has been really wonderful,” Isabel told me. “They’ve captured all the nuances of what i was look for.” “This has been a great experience,” she said of the Target collab, “and I’m looking forward to doing more.” “For Target?” I asked, fingers crossed. “Maybe,” she answered, cryptically. And as if the hope of a full Toledo for Target line weren’t enough, I spotted Ruben with a sharpie and asked him to tag my Toledo tee. He happily obliged. Conclusions of the evening: I’ll never wash my Toledo for Target t-shrit and Ruben and Isabel Toledo are the coolest most stylish couple ever. |
Catherine Malandrino Rocks Out For Resort 2010/11 Posted: 21 Jul 2010 01:00 PM PDT Yesterday I stopped by Catherine Malandrino’s showroom in the Garment District to check out her Holiday/Resort 2010/11 collections for “Catherine Malandrino,” which is at a contemporary price point, as well as “Malandrino,” her designer price point line. It was fitting that Mary J. Blige’s “Family Affair” was blasting in the showroom, as the designer and the R&B star have become besties. Malandrino showed her latest “Malandrino” Resort collection on the runway at MoMA this past June to benefit Mary J’s FFAWN charity–that stands for Foundation for the Achievement of Women Now–and the duo teamed up to design a capsule collection of t-shirts together this past winter to raise funds for FFAWN. “Catherine Malandrino” was less rock star but more accessible. There was still plenty of leather in the way of pleated leather mini skirts, leather dresses, and cropped leather jackets with cut-out patterns, but there were also simple yet adorable knit dresses and flowy psychadellic-patterned tops and dresses. Also there were overalls. And the lookbook models are still sporting those perfectly beat up lace-less oxfords I’ve been coveting since Malandrino’s Spring 2010 presentation. Click through for highlights from “Malandrino” and “Catherine Malandrino” Holiday/Resort 2010/2011. |
Erin Fetherston Gets Juicy, Invites a Bunch of Bloggers to Join Her Posted: 21 Jul 2010 12:30 PM PDT Erin Fetherston’s collection for Juicy Couture doesn’t hit stores until autumn, but that didn’t stop the designer and her team at Juicy from throwing a fete in honor of the new partnership. After the TimesTalks event, I headed down to Crosby Street for girly cocktails and dinner hosted by Erin at Meet at the Apartment. There were about 15 of us in attendance, including Britt, Tracey from Glamour, Felicity from newly-launched The High Low and a few of the city’s best personal style bloggers. Of course, they all looked amazing, particularly Kelly from The Glamouri, who revealed that her Coach collaboration bag sold out in days–well done! All-around, it was a delightful evening. Some highlights:
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Street Style: Ricardo’s Day Off Posted: 21 Jul 2010 11:30 AM PDT Name: Ricardo Age: 23 Occupation: Graphic Designer How would you describe your style? It's usually very tailored and preppy, generic and plain. It's very Swedish actually, but on my days off, like today, it's ’90s grungy. What is your favorite area in NYC? West Village, I'm always hanging out here. What is your favorite kind of candy? I love dark chocolate. How do you take your coffee? Black. I like it strong. Where are your glasses from? Spitfire Where are your boots from? They're vintage. Everything but my Cheap Monday shorts are vintage. All photos by Ashley Jahncke. |
BurdaStyle is Looking for Fashion Design Interns! Posted: 21 Jul 2010 11:00 AM PDT BurdaStyle, an online DIY fashion community, is seeking fantastic Fashion Design students in the New York City area to help our creative department with projects, production, photo shoots and general office tasks. Responsibilities Include: * Assisting in styling preparations for photo shoots and photo shoot production * Learn the functions of a small business We are looking for candidates who: * Are proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator This is an unpaid internship, but school credit can be given. Applicants must be able to commute to our offices in Midtown Manhattan, New York. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to office@burdastyle.com. |
BurdaStyle is Hiring an Online Marketing Intern Posted: 21 Jul 2010 10:47 AM PDT BurdaStyle, an online DIY fashion community, is seeking fantastic online marketing and eCommerce students in the New York City area to help with our online advertising and notions store including content, banners, newsletters, contests and sponsored editorials as well as offline events like fairs and shows. Responsibilities include: -Online shop management -Data upload -Content display optimization -Establishing and maintaining content and community connections -Creating shop and sales strategies -Implementing marketing and sales initiatives -Production curation for weekly themes and holidays to be announced in e-newsletter - Assisting in developing revenue generating strategies - Building strong, lasting relationships with clients and agencies, solidifying BurdaStyle's role in the sewing community - Working with the team to develop social media sales campaigns. Provide insight into social media engagement metrics and help develop and test new monetization concepts - Help in monitoring new market developments and create effective strategies that will enhance our brand's growth and market presence We are looking for someone who has: - A desire to be part of a high growth, fast paced business and the largest online sewing community + leader in the DIY movement - Excellent presentation skills with solid communication skills both verbal and written - Ability to work in a close team environment This is an unpaid internship, but school credit can be given. Applicants must be able to commute to our offices in Midtown Manhattan, New York. Resumes and cover letters should be sent to office@burdastyle.com. |
Why Are K. Jacques Sandals So Damn Expensive? Posted: 21 Jul 2010 10:00 AM PDT It’s the height of summer now and wearing as little as possible feels right. This goes for shoes, too. Who wants to clomp around in heavy footwear in this godawful heat? Enter K. Jacques, purveyors of strappy leather sandals. The label was started in the 1930s in St. Tropez, France by an Armenian refugee. They were made-to-measure for each customer and the shop often made sandals for wealthy, famous people on holiday in St. Tropez. Many of the styles haven't changed since then, though they do offer trendier options every year. They cost between $200 and $400. This is a bit of sticker shock for what at first glance appears to be a nondescript flat sandal made from a strip or two of leather. I dug a bit to try to figure out how they can–and do–command that price. 1) Impeccable French heritage with a compelling story: Refugee makes good, attracts rich tourists. 2) The company has been family-owned since its inception and the shoes are handmade in a small factory in St. Tropez by "skilled artisans." Handmade is obviously more time consuming and therefore, more expensive. I like to think of a bunch of women with lace caps lovingly sewing leather while humming Edith Piaf tunes. 3) The leather is sourced from France and Italy. Italian leather is often considered the best quality in the world, so there you go. Ka-ching. 4) Because of reasons 1, 2, and 3, K. Jacques has collaborated with some of the most prestigious designers and brands in the world. The company has worked with Isabel Marant, Karl Lagerfeld, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Missoni, among many others. This has helped to establish a decent reputation as a luxury brand. 5) The styles are simple, just trendy enough, and look expensive without being overly flashy. Logos are still considered crass in this uncertain economic climate. And the shoes are cute! The styles they just did in collaboration with Opening Ceremony are really quirky (picture at left). The bottom line: K. Jacques has a clean reputation, makes a quality product, and has that magical quality all brands lust after–caché. And if you cruise the Net-a-Porter sandal page, they look downright reasonably priced next to the $935 embellished Lanvins. |
Fashion News Roundup: Jennifer Aniston Launches Her Fragrance, Uggs Gone Mad & More Posted: 21 Jul 2010 09:51 AM PDT Aniston On Aniston: Jennifer Aniston appeared at Harrod’s last night to promote her new fragrance line, which will aptly be named “Jennifer Aniston.” {InStyle} Uggs On The Ave: Always cringe-worthy brand Uggs has just announced its plans to open a shop on Madison Avenue, though chances are that this new development only affects you if you’re looking for a job at Uggs. {Refinery 29} Houe Of Vuitton: Some anonymous and bizarre person in Mexico recently gave their house a faux-Louis Vuitton makeover. This seems like one of those things we’d drunkenly threaten to do but never actually go through with. {Hazme El Chingado Favor} Clinton Chic: Chelsea Clinton recently announced that she will be wedding in Oscar de la Renta, and not Vera Wang as formerly thought. {Refinery 29} Helen Mirren is Dub T? White Trash Beautiful designer Nikki Lund says that everyone’s got a little white trash in them. Even Dame Mirren. {The High Low} |
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