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LVMH Might Buy Rodarte” y 11 mas

LVMH Might Buy Rodarte” y 11 mas

LVMH Might Buy Rodarte

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Late August means acquisition time in luxury conglomerate land, so we’re not surprised that LVMH has been chatting up Rodarte, as WWD reported this morning.

The article stressed that no deal has been made, but that LVMH is still very interested in the Los Angeles-based fashion label, which is currently not profitable.

While LVMH has stayed away from fashion acquisitions over the last couple of years–the company has been more interested in buying yachts and such–it did scoop up 49% of ethical clothing company Edun in late 2009.

While WWD suggests that the purchase of Edun shares was simply a symbolic one driven by founder Bono’s fame, we hear otherwise. The conglomerate wants to compete with PPR and make Edun the “Stella McCartney of LVMH.” The most recent move was to bring on lauded designer Sharon Wauchob as creative director–her first collection will debut at New York Fashion Week this September.

So this latest news isn’t so surprising. There’s definitely room to grow Rodarte–the company brought in a measly $2 million in sales last year. But if acquired, we’re betting LVMH would attempt to find a place for the sisters at an established Parisian fashion house where they could make the behemoth some real money.

Joe Zee is Covering the Emmy’s for Extra

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 04:40 AM PDT

Joe Zee’s star just keeps rising. After a successful run on The City, Elle’s creative director inked a deal to host his own show on the Sundance Channel.

Now, he’s taking a stab at red carpet reporting. Zee will serve as Extra’s “special fashion correspondent”–his segment will air Monday after the Emmy’s.

And while we’re psyched for Joe–we might even DVR Extra!–there was some much more interesting news buried at the bottom of the tip sheet.

Stylista–that god awful show starring Ann Slowey–is back this October on the CW. Joe will “make his debut” as a judge, which to us means that the formatting of the show will be slightly different. Or that Extra’s PR team has made a huge error. It’s a bit hard to believe that the CW would give Stylista another try. Then again, Joe is bigger than ever before, so maybe Tyra and co. think it’s worth the risk. We just heard word that it is indeed an error.

But really, when we think about it, it’s isn’t that bad of an idea. Is it?

More On Gucci Guilty, The Fragrance Inspired By Streisand

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 03:00 PM PDT

Yesterday, we got a sneak preview of Gucci’s upcoming fragrance, Gucci Guilty. We learned about the scent’s composition, the inspiration from Streisand and the Frank Miller-directed TV commercial starring Evan Rachel Wood.

The fragrance: The top notes are mandarin and pink peppercorn; middle notes are fruit and lavender; and base notes are amber and patchouli. It smells good, but the amber and patchouli are a little much for me, personally.

The name: Apparently, Gucci creative director Frida Giannini is a big Streisand fan. The name “Guilty” came to her while she was in her car listening to a Streisand song of the same name. Another source of inspiration for the fragrance? The cover of the 1976 film A Star Is Born starring Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. In fact the resemblance to the print ad is almost striking (see above).

The bottle: The bottle is awesome. It’s Gucci’s first perfume bottle to feature the interlocking G’s and it almost looks like it’s hollow from the front while the liquid is more visible from the sides. It’s simple and chic, has a retro/art deco feel and would just look really pretty on top of my dresser.

The ad campaign: Apparently, Gucci Guilty’s ad campaign is the brand’s biggest ever. As you may know, a 30-second trailer started buzzing around the internet a week or so ago for Frank Miller’s Gucci Guilty, which will debut as a 60-second commercial on September 12th during the MTV Video Music Awards. The short film was shot in front of a green screen in Fellini’s studio in Rome. We got to see a slightly racier version yesterday and let’s just say you get to see more than just a couple of silhouettes undressing. We also learned that all of the tattoos are Evan’s own.

The casting: Frida wanted a girl who embodied the idea of the “Guilty” character, which is basically girly with a sexy edge (hence the “guilt”). As far as the choice of Chris Evans, whose last name happens to be his love interest’s first, they mentioned something about all these super hero movies he’s starring in; so perhaps that’s the direction they wanted to go in with the character.

Gucci Guilty will hit stores in mid-September and will include a lotion, shower gel and shimmer powder. We’re not sure on the price, but it will be tough to call this one a guilt-free purchase!

Fashion’s Night Out: Where The Major Designers Will Be

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 02:00 PM PDT

Fashion’s Night Out is two weeks from tomorrow! There is more going on than we can even wrap our heads around. Having trouble deciding where you want to go and who you want to see the most?

Well, if you’re interested in catching a peak of one of your favorite designers, here’s a roundup of where some of the biggest and the best will be on September 10. We’ve excluded most of the people we’ve already reported on. Also, it’s almost safe to say that if someone isn’t on this list, they will probably be at Barneys.

Michael Kors
Michael will be at his lifestyle store on Madison and 61st in New York City. He will be joined by TONY Award winner Idina Menzel, whom Michael will accompany on a selection of songs. Michael will also make an appearance nearby at Bloomingdale's 59th street, where the "World of Michael" will be created to kick off a new Michael Kors handbag shop-in-shop.

Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy will be kicking off FNO and his brand's 25th anniversary at Macy's Herald Square. As we've reported, Macy's will house "The Ultimate Tailgate Party" as inspired by Tommy's most recent ad campaign. Tommy will be accompanied by Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren and models from the campaign. He will also make an appearance at his Fifth Avenue store, where shoppers can have their purchases personalized with an exploding monogram while they shop, listen to DJ Toddlerone and drink up.

Alexander Wang
He will be at Kirna Zabete with a slew of others including Thakoon, the Proenza boys, Peter Som, Frank Tell, and Elise Overland. He may also be making an appearance at Opening Ceremony's Ace Hotel flea market.

Current/Elliott
Emily Current and Meritt Elliott will be participating in Designers Musical Chairs at Barneys. They are also hosting a denim event at Jeffrey, where L'Wren Scott, Jason Wu and Nicholas Kirkwood are also making appearances.

threeASFOUR
The designers will be at the MoMa store in Soho, where they will mount "Cut Piece," an interpretation of a 1965 piece by Yoko Ono, with whom the design trio collaborated on a collection of prints for Fall 2010.

Badgley Mischka
Mark Badgeley and James Mischka will be at Bergdorf Goodman, taking part in their Best in Show designer dog show.

Balenciaga
The one and only Nicolas Ghesquiere will be Balenciaga's NYC boutique (along with Karen Elson).

Missoni
Margherita and Luca Mussoni will be at the Madison Avenue boutique.

Carolina Herrera
Carolina will celebrate 10 years of her Madison Avenue boutique with a photo booth, classic American cocktails, music by Paul Sevigny and a magician. Carolina will also make an appearance down the street at the opening of the CH Carolina Herrera boutique.

Derek Lam
Derek will reportedly be in attendance at his Crosby street boutique with host Maryna Linchuk.

DKNY
Donna Karan will be at her Madison Avenue at 60th Street store with Leigh Lezark (star of the brand's Fall ad campaign) and other VIP's. The designer is also set to make an appearance at Saks.

Fenton-Fallon
Dana Lorenz will be at her Freeman's Alley boutique.

Helmut Lang
Creative directors Nicole and Michael Colovos will be partying at their Meatpacking boutique with the likes of Harley Viera Newton and the Cobrasnake. There will be cocktails by Death & Co. and a dumpling truck.

Eddie Borgo and Ohne Titel
Both designers will be at the boutique IF Soho on the big night.

Shipley & Halmos
Jeff Halmos and Sam Shipley will be pedaling about town with a case of Guerilla Ice Cream to serve shoppers at a variety of of stops including Barney's and Odin. All proceeds will be donated to the Street Vendor Project.

Chopsticks-Happy Ryoji Imaizumi Talks Haircare, Shu Uemura, and Why U-Pins aren’t That Great

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 01:00 PM PDT

In editorial hair styling, being eccentric is the norm. But no other behind-the-scenes stylist has cultivated such a unique skill like Ryoji Imaizumi. The hair magician, who has worked with everyone from Vogue Paris to Lanvin to BMW, is best known for his use of chopsticks–that’s right, chopsticks–to create inventive, glamorous styles.

We recently chatted with Imaizumi, who’s currently on business in Japan–about his life and work.

Fashionista: How are you? What are you up to in Japan?
Ryoji Imaizumi: Well, my first reason for being here is for my work visa, but I’m also represented by a fashion photography agency in Tokyo. I work with Harper’s Bazaar, Figaro, Vogue Nippon, Elle, as well as Uniqlo, Japanese designers and Japanese pop stars and actresses.

How many flights would you say you take a year? Do you like traveling?
That’s always different. For example, I was very busy in NYC this year, so I didn’t get to fly as much as I am used to.

You work in so many areas of the business–which do you prefer–editorial, runway shows, or client work?
Well, I love doing great editorials most because it is a small group of people who get to create and communicate their message. Photography is also two dimensional, so I need to think differently for photos than for videos, which is three dimensional and involves many more views and appearances. Dealing with clients forces me to be able to clearly communicate what I want. I need to be able to convey my taste to them. For each scenario, I use different skills, and this is how I’m successful everywhere I go. I really enjoy the challenge of having to think differently for each area of the business.

You do work with Shu Uemura. What’s your role there?
I am creative director for Shu Uemura Art of Hair. My role is to create hair styles and hair techniques. I also do hair shows to educate salons all over the U.S.

You’re famous for using chopsticks in your work. What made you decide to use them as a tool?
The first time was a magic moment, and it also seemed like deja vu. I was working on a big advertising job in Saint-Tropez. It was very confusing and chaotic. The director was taking photos and moving all over the place, and he would ask me to do something all of the sudden. If you couldn’t perform, he would scream and put a ton of pressure on you. I was trying to do whatever I could to make him happy, and the only tool I had was a long U-pin. I was facing the sunset when he asked me to work with the hair, and at that moment I thought “why don’t I use chopsticks to pick up the hair instead of a U-pin?” All of the stress and pressure lead me to use the chopsticks, and now I am known for the method.

What’s your all-time favorite hairstyle?
I love making big hair with chopsticks–I guess that’s my thing, and I will always enjoy it the most. Haha. But, I also enjoy trying to create different hair styles, and I push myself to do that all of the time. Mixing classic techniques and different cultures to push my fantasy–I guess that’s who I am.

What’s next in the world of haircare and styling?
Well, I’m always working on this, but I can’t share it yet…this, I will keep for the right moment!

From Fake SS 2010 Louis Vuittons to 1950s Rolexes: What You’ll Find and How to Bargain at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 12:00 PM PDT

ISTANBUL–Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is the mother of all bazaars. It’s one of the oldest covered bazaars in the world (it opened in 1461), and according to my taxi driver, contains over 3,000 shops.

Undeterred by the scope and size (and between fashion shows), I set out to shop. You can find almost anything within the confines of the bazaar. Beyond the killims–the hand woven carpets Turkey is known for–I was surprised to see stalls upon stalls of designer knock offs mixed in with the vintage jewelry, vibrant textiles, and copper Aladdin-style lamps. Some fakes were better than others. The Luis Vuitton bags with labels that read “From Louis Vuitton Printemps/Ete 2010 Collections as shown in Paris” were not so good. Neither were these label-whore-y sheets (I’m just waiting to see them on an episode of Cribs). The Mulberry Alexa and Fendi Peek-a-Boo knock offs were much more impressive.

But after you’ve sifted through the fakes, and decided you want to make a purchase, ready your game face. The bargaining at the Grand Bazaar is not for the faint of heart. Vendors will get angry or look like you just broke their heart if you don’t like their price. Luckily, I had Britt along with me who passed along Papa Aboutaleb’s words of wisdom: Ask for half the asking price, and when they don’t bite, walk away. They will follow you and acquiesce. Worked like a charm!

What is your bargaining strategy? I’d love more advice. I want this carpet bag bad and I can’t get the price down.

Street Style: Lauren’s Vintage Look

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 11:00 AM PDT

Name: Lauren

Age: 29

Occupation: Interior designer (Laurensterndesign.com)

How would you describe your style? I think that if you put together things that you feel passionate about it all comes together and works. So, that's what I try to do.

What are the most prominent colors in your wardrobe? Black and green.

What is your favorite dessert? Fresh berries and meringue.

What is the last good book you read? The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano

If you were to get a tattoo today, what would it be? An octopus.

Where is your blazer from? Free People

Where is your bag from? It’s vintage.

**All photos by Ashley Jahncke.



Fashion News Roundup: Rag & Bone Documentary, RISD Fashion Show and @Fashionweeknyc Revealed

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 10:07 AM PDT

P.S. I Live Here: As it turns out, the design talents of Erica Domesek of PS I Made This are not limited to clothes and accessories. A tour of her Gramercy Park loft reveals customized vintage subway signs, a laundry basket made into a coffee table, an entire wall of craft supplies and cool inspiration boards. {Casasugar}

Rag & Bone Documentary: Apparently, The September Issue’s R.J. Cutler made a short documentary about the preparations for Rag & Bone’s Fall 2010 runway show. Weirdly, the film is sponsored by Starbuck’s and will be available to view on Frappuccino.com as well as Rag & Bone’s website. There will also be a screening at the Crosby Street Hotel on September 8th. {WWD via Refinery29}

Mysterious Fashion Twitterer Revealed: @Fashionweeknyc has been discovered. It turns out “she” is a “he.” Nathan Stobezki runs a website called myownrunway.com, calls himself a “Fashion Tweetologist,” like, on Linked In, and boasts such Facebook interests as stock trading, venture capital and, of course, fashion. {Racked}

RISD at Fashion Week: Elle Magazine will be staging a fashion show during Fashion Week. The Elle Fashion Next runway show at Lincoln Center on Thursday September 9th will be a competition among 22 RISD design students. The impressive roster of judges includes Tommy Hilfiger, Waris Ahluwalia, Alexis Bryan Morgan and more. {Huffington Post}

More Upcoming Talent: In other prestigious art school news, Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Art’s Head of Fashion (and legendary avante garde designer) Walter van Beirendonck talked to Dazed about his career and inspiration. He also selected six particularly talented students to be profiled over the next few days. {Dazed Digital}

New Designer Label HONOR is Hiring Interns!

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 09:56 AM PDT

New designer women's ready-to-wear line, HONOR, is looking for interns to work to assist in the creation of the Fall collection for February 2011!

Interns should be self-starters, extremely organized, open to responsibility and not mind doing menial tasks such as taking out the trash!

Candidates should be interested in Fashion Merchandising and/or have artistic ability–painting and drawing, color sense, crafty, experimental & creative Vision, great fashion sense and style!

Interns will be asked to make inspiration boards, research and assist with day to day operations of the studio.

This is an excellent opportunity for potential future employment. Applicants must also be able to work a minimum 20 hours a week, and be able to receive documented school credit.

Please send cover letter, resume, and an optional photo to honornycjobs@gmail.com.

And check them out on www.honornyc.com.

Beyond Vintage is Hiring Interns!

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 09:34 AM PDT

Want to know everything about running a successful fashion brand?

If the answer is yes, you might want to consider an internship at Beyond Vintage, a 1960s and ’70s-inspired contemporary label based in New York's garment district. The brand's client list includes major retailers Barneys CO-OP, Nordstrom and Lane Crawford.

They do everything in-house, including design, product development, products sales, public relations and operations. That means they're looking for interns who have an interest in at least one of these categories.
While the team is willing to tailor the internship to your personal goals, we think the cool thing about this program is that you get the chance to gain an understanding of the entire life cycle of a garment, from conception to the sales floor.

Duties will likely include:
- clerical work and assisting with daily tasks in the showroom
- assisting the designer, sales team, production team, and operations team
- helping with tradeshows
- assisting with product development; meeting with buyers and manufacturers

Aspiring designers, sales reps, PR mavens and stylists are welcome! And honestly, if you're a would-be fashion journalist, we at Fashionista suggest you consider this as well, even if though it's not an editorial internship. (I personally would have loved a behind-the-scenes look at how a brand is built.)

Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to samanthabvintage@gmail.com asap. Were rooting for you!

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 09:30 AM PDT

Gucci Needs Fall Interns!

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 09:22 AM PDT

The Gucci press office is looking for interns for Fall 2010. Main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

*Supporting Public Relations team across all product categories including: Men's and Women's Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, and Fine Jewelry and Watches
*Maintaining the organization of the sample showroom
*Assisting with sample trafficking, new sample inventory and gifting initiatives
*Coordinating messenger services and international overnight shipments
*General administrative duties

They are looking for someone with an interest in fashion public relations and prefer candidates with prior fashion, public relations or corporate office experience. Professionalism is a must. Gucci would like candidates to commit at least three full days a week, from the end of August until the middle of December. This internship is offered in exchange for academic credit only; applicants who will not receive credit will not be eligible to participate.

Interested candidates can forward resumes to gucciprinternships@gmail.com.
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