Fashion’s Night Out: The Show” y 11 mas |
- Fashion’s Night Out: The Show
- Andrew Mukamal Tells Us the Story Behind His Styling For Kimberly Taylor’s SS2011 Collection
- Pre-Fashion Week Mad-Libs: Wes Gordon
- First Impressions on America’s Next Top Model’s Super High Fashion Cycle 15
- Fashion GPS: The Company That Has Made Going to Fashion Shows As Easy As Checking In For a Flight
- Match the Designer to Their iPod Playlist!
- Mad Men Style Recap, Episode 7
- Sneak Peek: Leifsdottir Spring 2011
- Street Style: Kelty Rocks One Earring
- Rumor: Prabal Gurung for Target?
- Fashion News Roundup: Lagerfeld Canceled, Deets on CBS’ FNO Special and Fashion’s Favorite Tattoo Artist
- ‘A Current Affair’ Brings Extreme Vintage to Fashion’s Night Out LA
| Posted: 08 Sep 2010 06:03 AM PDT
That pretty much sums up Fashion’s Night Out: The Show, which took place last night at the courtyard in Lincoln Center. Over a 1,000 looks–styled by Tabitha Simmons and Edward Enninful–stomped down a twisting runway that must have been a quarter of a mile long in total. Everyone–from Alex Wang to Balenciaga–was featured. Simmons and Enninful chose to style the models as they were originally styled, meaning Prada‘s girls got boufants, and Balenciaga’s wore pastel eyebrows. It was unoriginal, but with so many looks, understandable. Pretty much every model working today walked, including favorites of mine like Dree Hemingway and Ashley Smith. Gisele even made an appearance near the end, shortly after NERD performed in the center of the venue. The paper program was masterful, save for a weirdly photo-shopped Lara Stone on the cover. (A friend said that her waist “looked tinier than Karly’s–creepy.”) Every single clothing credit was included, which is a two day-long job on its own. All in all, it was a successful event. Especially for those who hadn’t seen these looks come down the runway last February. I think the most impressive part was that there were only two rows of seats–very similar to the way Prada was laid out for the Fall shows–which meant everyone got their money’s worth. Related:
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| Andrew Mukamal Tells Us the Story Behind His Styling For Kimberly Taylor’s SS2011 Collection Posted: 07 Sep 2010 04:10 PM PDT
Tomorrow, Taylor presents her first full collection for Spring/Summer 2011, styled by Andrew Mukamal. It’s his first major gig after leaving People’s Revolution just over a month ago. We knew from watching Mukamal alongside Kelly Cutrone on Kell on Earth that he was chatty and hilarious. So we asked him to walk us through the story behind three of his favorite looks that he styled for Taylor. Because, Mukamal told us, “Each girls has a story.”
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| Pre-Fashion Week Mad-Libs: Wes Gordon Posted: 07 Sep 2010 04:00 PM PDT
Wes Gordon, a promising Central St. Martin’s grad, will be showing his second collection at New York Fashion Week. Wes, we too love of Florence & the Machine, Toms and Mad Men. Let’s be friends.
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| First Impressions on America’s Next Top Model’s Super High Fashion Cycle 15 Posted: 07 Sep 2010 03:08 PM PDT
All the ANTM hallmarks are there: The screaming girls, the “she doesn’t really want to be here” girls, the Jays, and Tyra with all her glorious Tyra-isms. But this season is being marketed as the “high fashion” season. The season in which the “bar has been raised.” We might have scoffed at this when we first heard it, since most ANTM winners do not actually go on to be top models, but there’s no denying that this cycle has got some serious fashion clout. The winner gets a spread (not the cover) of Vogue Italia and the cover of their “Beauty in Vogue” issue. And the guest list this season is just as impressive as the grand prize: In addition to Vogue Italia’s EIC Franca Sozzani, Diane Von Furstenberg, Zac Posen, Roberto Cavalli, Patrick Demarchelier, Matthew Rolston and Korlina Kurkova will all make appearances. DVF is a guest judge on the first elimination and we wouldn’t mind seeing more of her on small screen. She’s so regal. Related:
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| Fashion GPS: The Company That Has Made Going to Fashion Shows As Easy As Checking In For a Flight Posted: 07 Sep 2010 02:00 PM PDT
But the industry has slowly but surely begun to embrace technology wholeheartedly (without losing the glamor, of course). A lot of the credit is due to a small startup called Fashion GPS. This year, Fashion GPS is managing 80% of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week’s shows, and 184 shows total during New York Fashion Week. That means they’re providing the tech systems that manage contact lists, provide online invitations, handle RSVPs, and seating. Last season, they managed just 40 shows. “I figured out there was a niche,” says Mullon, “But for the first couple of years it was a pretty hard sell trying to pitch it to other brands…it took me about two years to really understand the fashion world.” After building up a network of clients who used Fashion GPS to track samples, the next logical step was creating a system to manage contacts, lookbooks and fashion shows. “It’s taken a lot of work and persistence to get people to come on board,” says Mullon, “but I think there’s a shift in the industry and people are seeing the efficiency of technology.” Here’s what the shift looks like: While hard invites are still sent out (and we hope that’s a fashion tradition that never fades), most shows send out an online invitation as well. RSVP’ing to a show using Fashion GPS is as simple as clicking “Yes.” If you’ve already received your seating via email, you’ll also have a barcode, which you simply scan at the entrance to the show. Once you’ve scanned in, that alerts the system that you’ve arrived and marks your seat as filled. If you have an invite (with a barcode) but no seating, you’ll scan your barcode at a kiosk, just like self-check in for a flight, and the kiosk will print out a little ticket with a barcode and your seating assignment. If you’ve got nothing–no invite, no barcode–just your name and affiliation, there will be two “designer desks” manned by publicists bookending the kiosks so you can talk to a real person and check in with them. At the Mercedes Benz tents at Lincoln Center, you can also expect ipads instead of clipboards in the hands of harried publicists. These ipads hold seating charts for each show so names can be dragged and dropped into seats up until five minutes before the show starts. You’d think with all these checks and scans it might be harder to sneak into fashion week this season. “If you’ve got the gift of the gab, you’ll sweet talk your way in anyway,” says Mullon. Some things never change.
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| Match the Designer to Their iPod Playlist! Posted: 07 Sep 2010 01:33 PM PDT
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| Mad Men Style Recap, Episode 7 Posted: 07 Sep 2010 01:00 PM PDT
This episode pitted Don’s slimmest-ever grey suit, grey striped tie with a thin, black triple stripe, and a teeny grey fedora against Peggy’s full skirted, patterned, brown dress and slingback shoes. Not to say all patterned, full skirted brown dresses are equal, but Trudy wore a similar style a couple episodes ago when she told Pete she was pregnant. A subtle allusion or nothing at all? (Sidenote: Trudy’s teal pregnancy ensemble was pure brilliance. And her little white gloves to finish the look added just the patrician touch of elegance to her conversation about bloodsport and raw meat.) Either way, Peggy was celebrating her birthday in style, with her hair flipped at a 180 degree angle and her sparkliest earrings on, later adding her cyan coat and white hat though they never really made it outside. Ultimately the Don vs. Peggy dynamic became a Don + Peggy dynamic that left many viewers thinking a Draper-Olson tryst was in the future. Personally, I want so much more for both of them but I’m starting to realize that maybe Peggy has been in love with Don this whole time. She can’t keep a steady boyfriend, whether it’s Duck or Mark (or Pete? Ew.), and the only man whom she sticks with is Don, and that because he sticks with her. (Although I read Don’s interest in Peggy as a more fatherly love than a sexual one, because we all know that when Don is sexually interested in someone, he makes it obvious.) The Draper-Olson debate/fight/”real talk” whatever you want to call it that consumed this episode left little room for other character’s and their wardrobes. Joan makes a small appearance in a navy pencil skirt and creme sheer blouse with a tiny green pattern to tell the Samsonite boys to clean up. Arrogant Joey, who must be the muse for American Apparel’s shift into refined pastel work wardrobes, in a lilac shirt and later camel windbreaker looks perfectly hip for 1965 or 2010, while the petite Danny in a grey plaid jacket, black and white diagonally striped tie and blue pants and macho Stan in a blue on blue striped polo and brown pants look like the perfect comic foils to each other. Their reenactment of their proposed Samsonite ad is adorable, funny, and probably would’ve sold a ton of luggage, but old-man Draper isn’t buying the endorsement angle. (Even though Joe Namath would end of being on of the greatest QBs and celeb endorsers ever.) Also making a small appearance is Roger Sterling in another one of his classy three piece, grey suits. Roger spends his screen time proclaiming the virtues of alcoholism and spilling some SCDP secrets (particularly one regarding Burt Cooper’s nether-regions that I NEVER wanted to think about.) There’s Peggy’s gorgeous secretary Megan in a slim fitting navy dress, Ken in another one of his brown suits, Pete in another one of his blue suits, and Duck in some mangy looking suit pants and a wrinkly shirt attempting to defecate in Roger’s office. Stephanie comes back briefly in a hot pink robe, and the beloved Anna Draper, the sunshine of Mad Men, makes a ghostly appearance in a sun-yellow floral dress. Peggy’s family looks straight out of an Awkward Family Photo’s post, her mother in all blue, sister in all pastel pink, and roommate in muted florals. Mark in a black suit and tie, tries to keep his cool at the “Four out of twelve Seasons,” but loses it once Peggy chooses Don over him. Ultimately, this episode left me savoring for more sartorially, since the only characters seen for more than a cameo were Don and Peggy. From the previews it looks like Betty’s back next week, meaning her stellar wardrobe is also making a comeback.
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| Sneak Peek: Leifsdottir Spring 2011 Posted: 07 Sep 2010 12:00 PM PDT
The contemporary consumer’s love for the collection has made it a standout for the Anthropologie brand. In fact, it’s so well received that the label has decided to host its Spring 2011 presentation at Lincoln Center. I recently caught up with Leifsdottir designer Johanna Uurasjarvi, who gave me a few hints about what to expect from the label’s first big show, as well as details on its new shoe collection. Fashionista: Can you give me an idea of the theme of the season? How does it feel to show at Lincoln Center? Why do you think Leifsdottir has resonated with the contemporary buyer so deeply? We hear that you’re doing shoes next–will they be on the runway? Can you tell us about them?
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| Street Style: Kelty Rocks One Earring Posted: 07 Sep 2010 11:00 AM PDT
How would you describe your style? Whimsical and fun What are the most prominent colors in your wardrobe? Bright yellows, reds and greens Where is your skirt from? It's from a thrift store in Pennsylvania. **All Photos by Ashley Jahncke.  
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| Rumor: Prabal Gurung for Target? Posted: 07 Sep 2010 10:00 AM PDT  Marion Curtis We thought it was curious that, among all the celebrities who attended Target’s spectacular Spectacular at the Standard a few weeks ago, designer Prabal Gurung was on the red carpet too. Since then, we’ve heard from two sources that Gurung is Target’s newest GO designer. We hope it’s true. Gurung’s use of bold colors, sharp tailoring, and elegant cocktail dresses would translate well for mass. Gurung is a rising star (his first runway show was just last season), with just the right buzz to land a Target collaboration. He’s adored by editors and celebrities alike (including Mrs. O and Oprah), wins fashion awards, and hasn’t shied away fashion reality TV either (remember his City cameo?). Our sources won’t dish on when this collaboration might happen, but we’re hoping it’s soon–a holiday present maybe? Fingers crossed.
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| Posted: 07 Sep 2010 09:36 AM PDT
Keira Bikes for Chanel: In other Lagerfeld news, Keira Knightly put on her camel suede jumpsuit with matching boots and helmet and got on a Ducati motorcycle this weekend, reportedly for a Chanel commercial. The face of Coco Mademoiselle did have a stunt double. {Fashionologie} The Day Before: The Sundance Chanel has lots of great fashion programming, both online and on TV. The Day Before, an amazing series that documents the 24 hours leading up to a designer’s fashion show, premieres its second season tomorrow night with Diane Von Furstenburg. Also, check out clips from this season’s episodes, which include Versace, Alex Wang, Jeremy Scott and more. {Sundance Channel}
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| ‘A Current Affair’ Brings Extreme Vintage to Fashion’s Night Out LA Posted: 07 Sep 2010 09:19 AM PDT
Conceived by vintage jewelry dealer Richard Wainwright and Scout's Joey Grana, the two day shopping extravaganza promises to be a fashion forward approach to vintage with over 20 dealers selling rare, high end, and collectible pieces. Featuring everything from ’50s era dresses to vintage inspired hats and headpieces to eyewear and jewelry, we have a feeling the items on display will be a far cry from your typical flea market wares. And it gets even better. They’re kicking off Fashion's Night Out with an open bar and DJ on Friday night. If you can't make it downtown because of all the other events happening that night, be sure to stop by on Saturday. Admission is $10 at the door, but with all the incredible vintage finds that await, we think you can splurge. Related:
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