martes, 10 de agosto de 2010

First Look: Vena Cava for Aqua” y 11 mas

First Look: Vena Cava for Aqua” y 11 mas

First Look: Vena Cava for Aqua

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 07:00 AM PDT

We managed to get our hands on some of Vena Cava’s much anticipated collection for Bloomingdale’s in-house line Aqua. And when we say “get our hands on,” we do mean that literally, as we modeled the collection.

Devotees of Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock won’t be disappointed by their collection for Aqua (and neither will their wallets). We loved that the line included a silk tee in one of the black and white prints Mayock and Buhai used in an earlier collection. As for the other standout pieces? A structured black double-breasted sweater coat with a tie at the waist is perfect for fall, and a super soft slouchy mauve-y tee with a mesh back is comfy and sexy at once.

Click through for more images of the collection, available exclusively at Bloomingdale's and bloomingdales.com this fall.

Racked Dealfeed: Lauren Merkin, Steven Alan, Olive and Bette’s and More

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 03:30 PM PDT

Lauren Merkin
Deal: Up to 70% off bags, clutches, and accessories. Check their Facebook for updates as the sale progresses.
When/Where: Tuesday, August 10 through Saturday, August 14. Tues—Fri 11am—7pm, Sat 11am—4pm. 231 W. 29th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, suite 201, NYC (212-239-2459)

Steven Alan
Deal: An additional 25% off already discounted summer stock from the Steven Alan Outpost. Up to 50% off men’s and women’s stock.
When/Where: Monday, August 9, through Sunday, August 15. Monday—Fri 8:30am—8pm, Sat noon—7pm, Sun noon—5pm. 465 Amsterdam Ave between 82nd and 83rd Sts, NYC (212-595-8451)

Olive and Bette’s
Deal: Up to 75% off brands like William Rast, Vince, E.vil and Alice & Trixie at this closing sale
When/Where: Monday, August 9, through Tuesday, August 10. Monday 8am—8pm, Tuesday 8am—3pm. 384 Bleecker St at Perry St, NYC (212-206-0036)

Chloe & Reese
Deal: Up to 70% off sweet, girlie dresses, tops, and jackets
When/Where: Monday, August 9 through Thursday, August 12. Daily 10am—7pm. 209 W. 38th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, suite 1207, NYC (1-888-317-1695)

A Celebrity Trend We Can Get Behind: Madewell All Over

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 03:00 PM PDT

As writers whose homework includes reading high fashion glossies, it’s occasionally fun to peek inside something less sophisticated, like a weekly rag, just to see who is cheating on/lying to/zoomin’ whom. But when it comes to the trend report at the back of the book, we typically don’t find much inspiration.

Yet now and again, a celebrity gets a style right. In this circumstance, it’s not a particular trend, but a brand. And it’s not just one celebrity, but a few.

Everyone from Jessica Alba to Katie Holmes to Naomi Watts to Rachel Bilson has been wearing Madewell as of late, and we understand why.

From the label’s collabs with Alexa Chung and Wanderlust to its stunning collection of private label shoes, bags, scarves, dresses, etc., we get why celebs–who need to look perfect, even when casual–are scooping it up.

Of course, having Bilson running around in its wears is good for the Madewell brand–and sales–but it’s obvious that these girls are wearing the stuff because they like it, not because it was gifted to them.

Have you worn Madewell since seeing it on your favorite actress?

Mad Men Style Recap: Episode 3

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 02:00 PM PDT

Last night’s episode of Mad Men was not for the faint of heart. Tracing the narrative of only three characters, Joan, Don, and Lane, the episode was heart-wrenching, hysterical, and created a lot of open wounds. Each character’s wardrobe had an immediacy to it, like everyone was trying to solve their issues with a fresh coat of paint.

This was most apparent with Joan, who wore her feelings on her sleeve this episode. Starting out in the gynecologist’s office, Joan shows a rare vulnerability discussing her ability to conceive. Her hair is messy on one side, falling out of its perfect twist. Later in the office, she wears a blue ruched dress, with a gold brooch and matching blue eyeshadow. The dress highlights her curves more than usual, perhaps a nod to her ability to get pregnant, but the blue eyeshadow is a rare misstep in Joan’s repertoire. While it may be historically accurate, nobody wants to relive the matching eyeshadow trend. Can’t we just let this one slip through the cracks, Mad Men?

Joan returns home in a dramatic yellow coat with a bow at the collar, to the kind of dreamy Greg, who wears a plain suit and a tartan scarf. We’re okay with Greg, but always wanted Joan with a husband just as glamorous as she. As problems arise with Greg, Joan’s wardrobe suffers. The next day in the office she wears black for what I think is the first time. Her relationship with Greg is hitting her hard, she’s noticeably depressed and snaps at Lane. Joan tries to rekindle her relationship with a teal Mandarin collared dress and pink lei, going all out to impress Greg, but her attempt falls flat as she cuts herself and then sits through Greg’s showcasing of his doctoral skills. No matter what Joan wears on the outside she wants more inside. Here’s hoping that this season brings her back to Roger. I can’t help but love them together.

On to our troubled hero, Don Draper.

Don’s collection of monochrome, diagonal striped ties is only growing, but it’s trendy I suppose, so I’ll forgive. Don’s New York ensembles are traditionally drab, gray suits, and boring ties; it’s when he travels to California to visit the lovable Anna Draper that we see the charming Don Draper return. The shot of him driving down the coast in a convertible, crisp white shirt, black tie, sunglasses and his signature smirk is the iconic image that Mad Men fans want Don to return to. He gets casual California chic at the bar in his blue shirt and white plaid blazer (that we later see over Stephanie’s shoulders, but more on that in a bit). In the morning he paints Anna’s wall in his white boxers and tee, looking more like the Don we used to know. He looks kind, helpful, (hunky?) with nothing to cover up who he is. Unfortunately this is all short-lived as he immediately returns to New York, pained by the knowledge of Anna’s terminal cancer, and returns to his bachelor lifestyle, this time around taking Lane Pryce down with him.

Before we get to Lane’s descent into the depths of bachelorhood, let’s look at Don’s California Girls, Beach Boys style:

“The west coast has the sunshine / and the girls all get so tanned. / I dig a french bikini on Hawaiian island dolls / by a palm tree in the sand.” Stephanie, Anna’s niece enters in a green bikini top, high-waisted shorts, and a cream, cable knit cardigan over her shoulders. The perfect image of a west coast student: messy blonde hair, an unstoppable honesty, and “so young,” as Don creepily says while trying to put the moves on her. Even while wearing Don’s blazer over her shoulders, Stephanie evades Don’s seduction, even if it’s with the news of Anna’s terminal cancer.

“I been all around this great big world / and I’ve seen all kinds of girls.” Anna’s sister, Patti, is the counter to Anna’s free spirit. Uptight, her clothes show her severity. She first wears a white floral shift, the picture of a prim and proper woman, and later wears a green patterned jacket over a yellow polo shirt, with a navy knee length skirt and brown loafers, looking like a struggling middle class housewife, exactly what she is. Patti acts strong about Anna’s illness, but really she’s a mess, sartorially and emotionally.

“Yeah but I couldn’t wait to get back to the States / back to the cutest girls in the world.” Exactly what Anna Draper is–the cutest girl in the world. She’s the anti-Betty with her long blonde hair, relaxed style, and boundless optimism. She believes in Don and trusts in his ability to succeed. Her style is remarkably adorable, from embroidered peasant blouses and bright patterned skirts, to the rainbow striped dress she wears as Don leaves. Anna’s presence brightens up Mad Men, and makes Don into the person we love. Her cancer is heartbreaking, and I can only hope for as much of Anna this season as possible.

Unfortunately all good things come to an end, and Don returns to New York’s cold winter. He resolves his stress by getting plastered with Lane, and going on a drinking, movie-watching, prostitution binge. Not only was it unbelievably funny to watch, but also unbelievably sad. Don and Lane were the upstanding men of Sterling Cooper, but now divorced and estranged, they’ve lost their self-confidence. Lane still keeps it classy in mismatched vests and jackets, and Don’s back to his usual wardrobe. He calls on Candace and her friend Jeanine for some good times, and they show up in the flashiest outfits of the season. Candace wears a gold and black dress with selective fringe, tons of gold costume jewelry, and a giant up-do. Jeanine, the less put-together of the two, wears a green dress with black sheer tights, and her curls piled on top of her head, and the same amount of gold jewelry. Their tacky and over-the-top wardrobes are a new style for Mad Men, one we’re ready to ditch for the reservation of Betty, the powerful sex-appeal of Joan, the business chic of Peggy, and the bright styles of Anna.

Overall this episode packed a punch, foreshadowing the downfall of some of Mad Men’s strongest. Only time will tell what this season has in store for our favorites, Don, Joan, and Lane.



Street Style: Lyle’s Lovely Suspenders

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 01:00 PM PDT

Name: Lyle

Age: 22

Occupation: Musician

What kind of music do you play? Electronic

What is your band called? Brahms

Where are your sunglasses from? Tel Aviv

Where is your t-shirt from? My grandfather.

And your pants? They’re vintage.

**All photos by Ashley Jahncke.

Kate Moss To Launch New Line…Of Jams

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 12:30 PM PDT

No, Kate Moss has not gone plum crazy. She’s just crazy for plums, apparently. And making them into jam.

The supermodel is reportedly turning her preserve-making hobby into an official line of jams called Kate’s Damson Jam (a damson is a type of plum). Even daughter Lila Grace, seven, is helping out to make jam with mum up at their Cotswold estate, according to UK tab The Sun.

“It started as a hobby, but she’s taking it a lot more seriously after glowing feedback from friends and family,” a source told The Sun. “She’s hoping her plum conserve will be a hit with the public.” The paper also reports that Moss has asked Sir Philip Green and Simon Cowell for their feedback and help in stocking her plum product.

Of course this isn’t the first we’ve heard of Kate’s culinary leanings. Last April she was allegedly in talks with Green to pen a cookbook–which we’ve yet to see.



3.1 Phillip Lim is Hiring Sales Associates at its Flagship Boutique in New York!

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 12:03 PM PDT

3.1 Phillip Lim is looking for one full time and one part time Retail Sales Associate to work at its SoHo flagship boutique. The position is a great opportunity to be a part of a small, hardworking team that faithfully represents a brand and works closely with the showroom offices.

For the full time position, they are seeking applicants with a flexible schedule who can commit to five days a week (this position offers benefits; no students will be considered.) The part time position is without benefits and requires a 3-4 day per week commitment. Candidate must posses a strong sense of style, solid email and interpersonal communication skills, a high attention to detail and a drive to grow his/her own business. Applicants must be able to manage a clientele list as the position is hourly plus commission on all sales made. High-end or contemporary retail sales experience is a plus; only applicants with previous fashion experience or education will be considered.

Applicants should email their resume with cover letter to bernadette@31philliplim.com or drop off resume in person at the shop: 115 Mercer between Prince and Spring.

Caption This: Diamonds are Forever

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 11:30 AM PDT

Christopher Lee Sauve, he of the controversial fashion tees, has created something new. This time, his plain white tee offers commentary on Naomi Campbell’s involvement with ex-Liberian leader Charles Taylor. For more on Chris, visit Christopherleesauve.com.

We Hope We Have Not Spotted a Trend: Face-Distorting Jewelry

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 11:00 AM PDT

As far as we can tell from interwebs digging (we went all the way into a random person’s flickr stream!), Turkish jewelry designer Burcu Büyükünal created this face jewelry as a grad student in the department of industrial design at Istanbul Technical University back in 2008. Büyükünal’s jewelry has thankfully evolved since then–now it’s all playfully colorful rings and bobbypins and not at all face-smushing.

CoDesign tipped us off to this totally bizarre accessory, noting that the face jewelry seems perfectly suited to Gaga. We have to agree. Only we hope she doesn’t notice this stuff so people don’t start copying her and freaking us out looking like real live walking Picassos.

Would you ever try something like this? It’s slightly more adventurous than just wearing a head piece.

Another example after the jump.

DIY: Make Over Your Not-So-It Bag

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 10:30 AM PDT

So, you got an It bag. You know you shouldn’t have splurged but you convinced yourself that you absolutely cannot live without it (this season anyway). You buy it. You notice that every girl (and Bryanboy impersonator) on the street is carrying “it.” Now you feel like that person wearing a fedora and you have no money to purchase anything from the Fall 2010 first deliveries. What to do?

1. Ebay. You can always use the money to pay off your credit card bills (which you used to purchase said bag). However, you might get more for it a few seasons from now, when it’s not so “over.”

2. Store it and save it for your grandchild. If, that is, you plan on procreating at SOME point in your long, distinguished life.

3. Make like Jenny Kang–Lucky Fashion Market Editor and founder of Dads–and turn it into a completely different satchel. In this case, Kang transformed a handbag into a shoulder bag by using a strap from her messenger bag. Voila!

Fashion News Roundup: Tonchi Talks, de Havilland on the Mends, Jimmy Choo for Sale

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 09:30 AM PDT

Brand New W: Women’s Wear Daily media reporter Nick Axelrod interviews Stefano Tonchi about W’s September issue. {WWD}

Terry de Havilland Stages a Comback: We love this British shoe designer’s disco platforms. So, apparently, does everyone else: de Havilland is relaunching his signature collection, complete with e-commerce. {Vogue UK}

A Time to Sell: It’s August, which means European luxury brands are in buying and selling mode. (They like to do it when everyone is on vacation–it attracts less attention.) The first rumor? Jimmy Choo’s investors want about $670 million to relinquish ownership. {Telegraph UK}

Catherine McNeil is Pretty Perfect: Particularly in this September 2010 Vogue Australia spread. {Fashion Gone Rogue}

Want Jackie O’s Faux Pearls?: They’re going up for auction on August 15. Estimated selling price: between $39,672 and $55,541. {LA Times}

Meet Our New Columnist, Stylist Sally Lyndley!

Posted: 09 Aug 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Over the last two decades, the occupation of stylist has gone from a behind-the-scenes job that those outside of the industry didn’t know existed, to a high-profile position that rivals “fashion editor” in its stature and gloss.

But what does a stylist actually do, and what does one have to do to get to the front of the pack?

We’ve enlisted super stylist Sally Lyndley–who’s worked with everyone from Katie Grand to Victoria Beckham–to give us a little insight into what her job really entails and why she’s so in love with it. Each week, Sally will offer us a peak into her world, from stories on the history of styling to Q&As with some of her favorite people in the industry.

To get things started, we’ve given Sally the Seven Questions… treatment. We’re so excited to have her on board!

Fashionista: So, tell us a little about what you do.
Sally Lyndley: What do I do?! Sometimes I feel like a “hired” best friend for a photo shoot day, other days I feel like a punching bag, and if I am lucky, I feel like a film director or artistic collaborator (on a good day). But technically, I am a freelance fashion editor and stylist with the agency CLM. I am also a consultant to businesses interested in competing in the fashion marketplace. Sounds so professional! My clients include LOVE Magazine, US Vogue, Teen Vogue, and Victoria Beckham among others.

And how exactly did you get there?
Well, here goes the “Cliffs Notes”:

I started styling when I was 17 for the Dallas Morning News, after having a terrible year trying to model. I moved to NYC in 2000, and one year later, landed a job as Fashion Manager in the production division of KCD working with the iconic Nian Fish. Nian is like fashion’s “Momma Buddha.” My clients at KCD were Chloe, Louis Vuitton, Versace and Zac Posen. It was a major learning experience (fashion boot camp!) because I was working with the best stylists in the world, e.g. Olivier Rizzo, Katie Grand, Marie Amelie Sauve, Lori Goldstein, Brana Wolf. Working at KCD allowed me to really figure out what kind of voice I wanted to have in fashion and to explore what I was really interested in, role-wise. When I was working with Marie Amelie on Chloe, she asked if I wanted to assist her. I was like, "Dude, OF COURSE!!" Marie Amelie Sauve (MAS for short) was an editor at French Vogue at the time and was doing every relevant runway show a girl could dream of, (hello Balenciaga!), I took the job and off we went. We were on planes every other day shooting and consulting for the best brands worldwide, Estee Lauder, Gucci, etc. MAS is this incredible fashion machine (who flies in six inch Balenciaga heels and Alaia!!). She has a relentless vision and passion for everything she does. I learned so much from MAS about luxury, quality and the true meaning of “chic,” while living like a nomad all over the world.

After about a year, I wanted to settle down a bit and work full time at a magazine. Lucky for me, Ms. Katie Grand offered me a position at Pop Magazine, and I found myself in London. Katie Grand is the BEST. An amazing business woman and an incredible creative force, Katie continues to inspire me and push me beyond what I think I can do. I would do anything for that woman. Working in London with Katie and her team taught me so much about the fine line between being artistic and creative with styling and trying too hard. I think the incredible thing about Katie and her peeps is how they manage to bring new and fun images and ideas into the fashion realm while taking care of their clients (the advertisers) and never talking “down” or intimidating their reader, an incredible feat alone. In 2007, I started to miss NYC so I moved back to the States. I still shoot for Katie Grand for LOVE, and I work my other clients here in NYC. And here I am.

What’s your favorite thing about fashion?
I love that fashion is always moving. You can never settle in and think you know everything, because just when you think you've found your favorite photographer, model, designer, magazine, everything changes again, someone changes the game. I love that. I have Attention Deficit Disorder, so it works perfectly for my brain. Fashion's quick moving pace makes it exceptionally hard to get bored.

Who are your top picks for up-and-coming designers/artists/photogs/stylists to watch right now?
I recently found this cool videographer named Malcolm Pate. I am super interested to see what he does in the upcoming years. I also love Angelo Pennetta, whom I shoot with at LOVE. He has a perspective that is different than most of the photographers working, I think he is doing something new. With new designers, I find it really hard, I think it takes years to develop the sense of fit and their customer, who they are designing for…. That being said I love Victor Glemaud and Antonio Azzuolo. They both design menswear but I have a tomboy side of me who loves a custom suit and men's cardigan. So when I have a little cash to burn, that's where I go to buy, Victor and Antonio. But I am always looking for new talent to support, I was in London a couple of years ago at the time when Gareth Pugh, Christopher Kane and Jonathan Saunders were all kicking off. I love shooting and buying new designers when I really believe in their woman, or man.

Where is your favorite place to see street style?
I love funny subcultures. I was recently in the Topshop on Oxford Street in London shopping for sandals for summer and there was this group (or gang) of five 13-14 year old girls dressed as grungy girl scouts. I was so obsessed with them I stopped for 15 minutes and just watched them. They were trying on the super highest heels they could find on the sale rack in their sizes and attempting to walk in them, all holding each other up. I was mesmerized. I also love going with a photographer to document American subcultures. Two summers ago Doug Inglish and I went to Hemet, California and took pictures of these kids competing in a high school division rodeo championship. Those portraits are some of my favorite pictures ever. I recently referenced the rodeo kids for my outfits on a road trip I took to Death Valley. Doug and I also hit up a skate park in San Pedro under a highway and a renaissance fair. I guess I am into observing "cliques.” Everybody belongs to some sort of subculture and I really love tuning into these cliques for new inspiration.

There are so many nice people in fashion–like you! Why do you think the industry gets such a nasty rap?
I blame television and movies. Hollywood and media have to find the drama and cattiness in every person and every situation, in order for these "fashion" TV shows to be entertaining so people get this preconceived notion that fashion people are bitchy and shallow. Even in that movie The Incredibles they had Edna Mode as this incredibly snobby little fashion designer. It's a story we grow up with from a young age. And shows like Project Runway and America's Next Top Model put the nail in the coffin. I get really riled up. Anna Wintour gets the worst of it. She's an awesome business woman and helps so many people in fashion. Ms. Wintour has kept many businesses from filing bankruptcy by helping designers find investors, yet people call her an "ice queen." There are bitchy, nasty people in fashion but they are at the bottom of the ladder trying to claw their way to the top. But what a lot of people don't realize is at the top, the most successful people are professional, loyal, ethical and shockingly nice, for the most part.

What kind of topics are your planning on covering in your corner of the Fashionista world?
Well, I have been studying fashion since I was 11 years old, and I find the lack of knowledge available about styling, and it's history, frustrating. I thought writing for Fashionista would be a great way for me to further my own education on the role of "styling" and share with readers the history and application behind it. I want to start with the background and how styling started. Write about the iconic stylists, and hopefully interview them, and write about the challenges I face as a stylist. It’s also a really exciting time right now for stylist as the internet becomes a new medium for us to play with… I am super stoked!

So as you can tell, Sally’s awesome! Are there any topics you’d like to see her cover? Feel free to email us on tips@fashionista.com.



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