Sally’s Styling Seminary: An Interview with Katie Grand” y 11 mas

Sally’s Styling Seminary: An Interview with Katie Grand
Lanvin for H&M To Walk the Runway
What Suri Cruise’s $6,000 Pretty Pretty Princess Halloween Costume Might Look Like
Seeing Pink: A Survivor’s Take On The Marketing Madness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Street Style: Dani Does Vintage
Anna Sui and Anthropologie Celebrate The Designer’s 30 Anniversary With Three Resurrected Dresses
Black Frame is Looking for PR Interns!
Camilla Nickerson Needs a Styling Intern!
Burlington Coat Factory Ordered to Pay Fendi $10 Million
Loeffler Randall Spring 2011: Jessie Introduces Bridal
Fashion News Roundup: Wearable Airbags, Kelly Osbourne’s Closet and The Return of the Kitten Heel
Thomas Tait Wins The Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize!

Sally’s Styling Seminary: An Interview with Katie Grand

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 07:00 AM PDT

Katie Grand is, by far, one of my all time favorite fashion heroes. Every time I work with her and for her I learn SO much. Not only is she one of the only editors that gives me the space and platform to do much of my favorite styling work, she gives me the opportunity to collaborate with the BEST people in the business. For that, I will forever be in Katie’s debt. When I worked for Katie at Pop magazine, she taught me what it means to be a fashion visionary and an incredible business woman. I’m not going to go into a long spiel here about her biography; I really wanted to chat with her specifically about styling. For this column, I will be conducting a series of interviews with people in different fashion roles who hire and work with stylists, or the iconic stylists themselves. Katie answered my questions with the honesty and humor that I always appreciate from her. I learned so much reading her answers, I hope you guys do too!

Here it goes….

SL: How long have you been styling? It began when you started Dazed & Confused with Rankin and Jefferson Hack in 1993, right?
KG: Yeah, I was at St Martins and met Rankin and Jefferson at a bar in the basement of the Trocadero called DNA and I started working on Dazed, initially folding magazines, and then my first story was a white t-shirt story, shot by a friend of mine, Gary, who was at St. Martins doing photography.

SL: What led you to styling versus doing another job in fashion, like design?
KG: Stylists get to do the best bits, we work on product, on photo shoots, shows, advertising and magazines–we get to do all the best bits.

SL: Who do you feel you have learned the most from in your career?
KG: In chronological order: my dad, Nathan Wilkins, Giles Deacon, Rankin, Jefferson Hack, David Davies, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Steve Mackey, Miuccia Prada, Marc Jacobs and Nicholas Coleridge. I think they all influenced me hugely.

SL: How did you meet Camilla Lowther, owner of your current agency CLM?
KG: Kevin Kollenda, who used to work with Camilla, met me socially, we laughed a lot, so much, and then he introduced me to Camilla.

SL: Has she always been your agent?
KG: Katy Baggott, who used to be at Z Photographic and then started her own agency, was my first agent. Very sadly she passed away earlier this year, we remained friends, and I always had a huge amount of respect for her integrity and loyalty. She represented Juergen Teller, Phoebe Philo and Katie Hillier.

SL: What has been your biggest career highlight so far?
KG: There’s a couple of brilliant moments. 1. When I’d been styling for about a year, I got asked to style Kylie [Minogue] for Top of the Pops, I literally ran around our very tiny Dazed office on Brewer St because I couldn’t contain my excitement.
2. I had been asked to style the Miu Miu show in Milan, which was very exciting in itself, and then got invited upstairs to “have a look” at the Prada collection and ended up working for Mrs. Prada for three years.
3. And then being asked to launch a magazine with Conde Nast [Love], which was really hard not to tell the world about but I couldn’t!!!

SL: What roles do stylists play in your world as Editor-in-Chief?
KG: I don’t do the magazine on my own; it’s only as good as the staff and the contributors. I have huge respect for the stylists I work with on Love, and have worked with throughout my career. I like working with stylists. I love Joe McKenna’s work, I always have. I feel incredibly honored to have him contribute to Love. And all the other stylist I work with, of course, but I have a special affection for Joe.

SL: How do you interact with other stylists for Love?

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Lanvin for H&M To Walk the Runway

Posted: 21 Oct 2010 06:29 AM PDT

Considering the hype surrounding the “Lanvin loves H&M” collaboration line, which hits stores November 23rd, it’s only fitting that the highly anticipated looks be seen on a runway before they’re attacked in a fashion frenzy on the racks.

On November 18th, Lanvin will put on a runway show featuring Alber Elbaz’s line for the fast fashion retailer, WWD is reporting. (Hopefully the models walk with the same swagger as they did at Elbaz’s Spring 2011 show for Lanvin.) The show, to be held at the Pierre hotel in NYC, will also include a few customized looks that will be auctioned off for charity online.

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What Suri Cruise’s $6,000 Pretty Pretty Princess Halloween Costume Might Look Like

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 03:00 PM PDT

Most people wait until their wedding day to don a $6,000 dress that can only be worn once, but not Suri Cruise, according to a report in In Touch. A Cruise rep swiftly denied the report (which did sound a little ridiculous), and even if it was true, Cruise would probably want to deny spending 6K on a Halloween costume in this economy. However, as Celebuzz points out, Tom did make about $22 million last year. So, $6,000 for a Halloween costume is really just peanuts. I mean, she has to outdo her costume from last year, which, of course, was also a princess. If the $6,000 costume does exist, perhaps it would look something like this?

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Seeing Pink: A Survivor’s Take On The Marketing Madness of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 01:30 PM PDT

You probably know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). Whether it's because you've noticed the nationwide proliferation of pink, or because you've been affected by the disease first-hand and this month serves as a bitter(sweet?) reminder, there's no question that the campaigns that accompany it are pretty in your face.

I am a breast cancer survivor. And BCAM is undoubtedly an important way to raise funds towards researching its cause and developing new treatments that could eventually eradicate the disease. But lately it seems that the commercialization of BCAM over the past few years has begun to turn the pink ribbon from a symbol of hope into a gimmick that trivializes what it stands for.

It's extremely difficult for me to sit here and say where companies capitalizing on the "trendiness" of BCAM should draw the line: Herceptin, the drug that essentially saved my life, was only approved by the FDA in 2006, and would never have been discovered if it weren't for the millions of dollars donated towards breast cancer research every year.

But would I like to go shopping in Soho without seeing a pink placard on every store's window, or a display table full of beribboned trinkets reminding me of the disease? Absolutely. While it's wonderful that young women are being educated about their breast health–girls today are diagnosed as early as their early twenties-–isn't it also a little insensitive to those affected by the illness to saturate the market with mass-produced pink merchandise? Not only is the philanthropic integrity of each individual product questionable, but all of the fluff surrounding the cause almost reduces its importance.

If you're going to shop to support BCAM, make sure that the goods you choose are backed by a highly regarded foundation–the CFDA's Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, for instance–that will donate most, if not all, of the products' profits. Also, try to do your homework about breast cancer charities: You want your money to go to an organization that spends a very high percentage of its funds on its projects and research, like the Breast Cancer Research Foundation or Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

BCAM means different things to different people, but I'm confident that I'm not alone in thinking that the marketing madness surrounding it is overkill. While I feel a bit guilty saying this, I'm seeing red over all of this pink. It brings me back to an indescribably traumatic experience that I would rather not relive. On the other hand, I might not even be here if it weren't for research grants and donations. I could go on for days about this internal conflict, but instead I’ll just day this: If you're going to contribute, be mindful, and realize that not all pink products are created equal. Please make sure that your money ends up in the right hands.

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Street Style: Dani Does Vintage

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 01:00 PM PDT

Name: Dani

Age: 20

Occupation: Model

Agency: Muse

What are you listening to? Edward Sharpe and Xavier Rudd

How would you describe your style? Me

If you were to get a tattoo today, what would it be? An inspirational quote on the back of my neck.

How do you take your coffee? Milk and agave.

What is your favorite shop in NYC? I love Unique Thrift in Brooklyn.

Where are you from originally? Idaho

What are you wearing? A vintage sweater, a scarf from Australia, vintage boots and Forever 21 pants.

**All photos by Ashley Jahncke.

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Anna Sui and Anthropologie Celebrate The Designer’s 30 Anniversary With Three Resurrected Dresses

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 12:30 PM PDT

Nope, it’s not another diffusion line (although one of those does exist as well). Anna Sui is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with the launch of a first-ever retrospective book. In honor of such a milestone, Sui and Anthropologie, who have a longstanding relationship, got a little anthropological and selected three iconic Anna Sui dresses to resurrect and sell exclusively at Anthropologie stores. The dresses are each from a past collection–Fall 2005, Spring 2001 and Spring 2007 to be exact–and were key looks from their respective seasons.

It’s not often that a designer reissues pieces from old collections, but when they do, it’s special. Along with Balenciaga, YSL, and Chanel, a recent example is last year’s Betsey Johnson archive at Opening Ceremony, where the designer boutique resurrected 35 pieces for that brand’s 30th anniversary. Betsey’s collection felt more like vintage, without the “previously-owned” feel. Many of the pieces recalled the era they came from like, say, the ’80s. Sui’s, however, feels more timeless.

We think Sui is particularly well-suited to a project like this because her designs are never overly-trendy. The dresses are available now at Anthropologie.com. The book will be available in early November, looking something like this:

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Black Frame is Looking for PR Interns!

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 12:16 PM PDT

Black Frame is currently looking for candidates for an internship in the public relations fields of art, architecture, fashion, beauty, design, and publishing to start immediately and for the Spring/Summer semester.

They will be happy to coordinate with your school's registrar should you need academic credit for your internship.

Please send us your cover letter and resume to interns@framenoir.com. Please visit www.framenoir.com for more information.

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Camilla Nickerson Needs a Styling Intern!

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 12:06 PM PDT

Camilla Nickerson is one of the biggest stylists in the biz (Think W, Vogue and the like.) and is on the hunt for one amazing intern. If you’re passionate about a styling career and fit the following requirements, it could be you.

Candidates must:
-Be available 5 days per week
-Have experience including but not limited to: prior internship with stylist, internship at a magazine, or internship at a fashion pr firm
-Live in NYC

If interested, email resumes and a BRIEF cover letter to jorden.bickham@gmail.com.

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Burlington Coat Factory Ordered to Pay Fendi $10 Million

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 11:41 AM PDT

It seems that Burlington Coat Factory actually is “more than great coats,” they’re also former hawkers of knockoffs.

Back in 1986, before many of you were even born, Burlington Coat Factory sold a bunch of fake Fendi handbags. Now, 24 years later, the case has finally been settled. Burlington must pay Fendi over $10 million in damages.

And, kind of surprisingly, the discount retailer seems to have the cash to fork over to Fendi, one of the world’s most powerful luxury brands. Annual sales, as of 2004, were a whopping $2.8 billion. Even if that number has halved since then, it’s still a much bigger business than we ever imagined.

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Loeffler Randall Spring 2011: Jessie Introduces Bridal

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 11:03 AM PDT

Loeffler Randall designer Jessie Randall skipped the clothes for Spring 2011. Instead of designing an apparel collection–which is on hiatus–her devoted followers are getting something new this season. Pun intended.

In response to demand from friends and customers, Randall created a bridal shoe collection, featuring several of her favorite designs in cream, blush, satin, and chiffon. (It’s priced between $295 and $625.)

As a Spring 2011 bride, this certainly made me happy. Finding the right pair of wedding shoes is nearly as important as the gown itself. I’m particularly keen on the Noelle and Georgia styles, which mix sheer netting with satin.

Of course, the main collection isn’t bad, either. I’m particularly taken with the wooden heels Randall featured in several designs. And everyone’s talking about those SUNO sandals and wedges designed for the duo’s Spring 2011 show. Enjoy perusing what’s on offer.

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Fashion News Roundup: Wearable Airbags, Kelly Osbourne’s Closet and The Return of the Kitten Heel

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 09:44 AM PDT

Attention Bicyclists: Finally, a couple of Swedish designers have come up with solution to protecting your head without wearing one of those lame-looking helmets. Employing the same technology cars have been using for years, the Chieftain wearable airbag hides under your hipstery scarf and deploys on impact. {Fast Co. Design}

James Franco, Contemporary Artist: James Franco puts on makeup again in Allison Chernick’s James Franco as Bruce Nauman, a remake of Nauman’s Art Make-Up video piece from 1967. The film is the first in a series in which contemporary artists are enlisted to star in remakes of art films, “prompting a dialogue between the original artwork and the artist reinterpreting it.” {NOWNESS}

Out of the Closet: The newly svelte and fashion-obsessed Kelly Osbourne opens up her closet in the latest installment of Bluefly Closet Confessions. Her extremely jealousy-inducing wardrobe includes a never-worn Balmain dress, a gorge Chanel dress her dad bought her and a YSL fur-lined coat from the ’60s. {Bluefly Closet Confessions}

The Low Down: Put your six-inch Louboutins in storage. Apparently the kitten heel is back and it’s the shoe of the season. A shocking revelation. {NY Post}

Obama’s Power: Perhaps we have Michelle Obama to thank for the kitten heel’s resurgence. Actual data has shown a proven correlation between Michelle Obama’s sartorial choices and a company’s value {Harvard Business Review}

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Thomas Tait Wins The Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize!

Posted: 20 Oct 2010 09:00 AM PDT

LONDON–There's something furtive-feeling about taking public transportation to the Dorchester. The storied Park Lane hotel is more a chauffeur kind of place, you see. But last night, a clutch of East London's hardest-working young designers looked wide-eyed and happy to have made it there any way they could, as they sipped Laurent Perrier and hobnobbed with Daphne Guinness to celebrate their status as finalists in the first-ever Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize.

Guests of honor included Louise Goldin, Mary Katrantzou, Chau Har Lee, Hermione de Paula and Thomas Tait. It was the judging panel, though, that really brought the star power: there was Guinness, resplendent in a floor-length sequin gown and a cream lace headpiece that she drew across her face like a veil; Yasmin Le Bon in a flippy little Alaia dress; Manolo Blahnik looking natty and correct in a grey suit and evergreen velvet slippers with swimming-pool-aqua bows; and milliner Stephen Jones, wearing a three-piece suit and green cap (dream client: Michelle Obama, because, "she's not really a hat person").

After models showcased the finalists' designs and the judges retreated for some solemn judging, Lee demonstrated how easily she could assemble her flatpack Lucite shoe, while Katrantzou's models formed a Beaton-esque tableau against a duck-egg blue wall, laughing and comparing canapés.

Judges chose 23-year-old Canadian designer Tait as the winner of the £25,000 prize. "He shows so much promise. He's got a new aesthetic, he's genuinely talented, and he could really do with the money," Jones said.

"We've all had moments when we needed that leg up, and this was that for him. But all of them will achieve what they want to achieve," Le Bon added, just before she ran backstage to start ordering.

Tait, relieved and elated, called his win "insane."

"This definitely helps with the confidence and eases the process moving onto a collection," he said. "It makes it much easier to continue doing what I do."