| Accessorize Is Poised To Take Over The US, One Rhinestone At A Time Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:53 AM PST  Last night fashion bloggers were invited for a sneak peek at the new Accessorize store here in NYC, which will officially open on Black Friday, or November 26. Accessorize, the UK-based chain store that is now found in about 70 different countries, is basically the H&M or Zara of accessories--think cheap and trendy jewelry, bags, trinkets.The first Accessorize store opened in the US in Washington DC in June 2010. The company hopes to open 100 stores in the US by 2015, starting on the East Coast. You can buy online now, but everything is still priced in UK currency. That will change by the end of November, when a currency converter is added.When I walked into the tiny, adorable shop on the corner of Christopher and Bleecker Streets, my first thought was, "Wow, Katy Perry would absolutely love this." Turns out that she and other starlets, such as Taylor Swift and, uh, Kate Middleton, are big fans.The target demographic is 18-35 years old, and the wares are flirty, girly, tongue-in-cheek, and fun. It's not childish, however, like US accessories store Claire's can be. It's definitely meant for women, albeit those with a sense of humor about fashion. Prices range from $8-$80. And the prices are comparable to UK pricing: for example £12.00 earrings were marked as $20--that's about an even exchange rate.There's a lot going on in the store, but once you focus, themes emerge.
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| More On Anna’s Chinese Adventure, With Pictures! Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:09 AM PST  Yesterday, we reported on Anna Wintour's mysterious trip to China. Now, thanks to, um, Shanghaiist, we know a little more. First of all, Anna didn't go it alone-she's there with American Vogue's Director of Special Events Sylvana Ward Durrett. Thanks to some kind of Chinese version of Tumblr/Twitter and Google Translator, we've determined Anna is there to speak at some sort of forum at the Central Academy of Fine Arts Museum of Fine Art in Beijing, where people will be able to ask her questions. The event is set to take place today.Anna and Sylvana also paid a visit to Vogue China's offices to meet with their Editor in Chief Angelica Cheung, who looks like an edgier, more asymmetrical version of Anna.
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| Mickey Drexler in Talks to Take J.Crew Private Posted: 22 Nov 2010 07:29 PM PST  J.Crew CEO Mickey Drexler is working with two investment firms to take the company private, according to the New York Times' blog DealBook.This means that if the deal does indeed go through, J.Crew will be removed from the stock market and all public shareholders will be bought out.Generally, with buyouts like this, the idea is to fix the business out of public scrutiny. And eventually either sell it to someone else or take it public again.Why might J.Crew want to do this if it's thought as the leading specialty retailer in the US, if not the world? We shop there, you shop there--who doesn't think it's a brilliant store?Well, despite a transformation in recent years, thanks to Drexler and protege Jenna Lyons, sales have been slower in 2010, dropping for the last two fiscal quarters. Separately, we've heard from sources within the company that while men's sales have continued to rise at a rapid pace, women's have been stunted as of late.What does this mean for your shopping experience? Probably not much.
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| Before I Was a Supermodel: Lily Aldridge Posted: 22 Nov 2010 04:00 PM PST |
| Caption This: Willow Smith Is Wearing A _____ At the AMAs Posted: 22 Nov 2010 03:36 PM PST Not one to disappoint, Willow Smith wore this crazy getup to the American Music Awards last night: a long sleeved romper, some slouchy boots, gloves, and this nutty yellow buckled shoulder-arm accoutrement type thing that we can’t quite figure out. Give it a name!
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| Anthropologie and Doyle & Doyle Launch a Vintage Jewelry Collection Posted: 22 Nov 2010 03:15 PM PST  Everyone knows that Anthropologie loves vintage. Walking through their store is like walking through an antique shop. Except for the fact that nearly everything's brand new.But now Anthro has teamed up with popular Lower East Side antique jewelry boutique Doyle & Doyle to launch a collection of actual vintage baubles called For The Collector.It's a new section of Anthropologie's website where shoppers can find antique estate and artisan jewelry. Hand-selected by Anthropologie and Doyle & Doyle's buyers, each piece is unique--styles represented include Victorian, Edwardian, art deco and more.The site will regularly feature 10 to 20 pieces of jewelry, and will be replenished with different pieces as the others are sold. Take a look at some of the gems that are currently up for sale.
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| Hotline Showroom Is Looking For An Intern! Posted: 22 Nov 2010 03:00 PM PST  Hotline, one of New York's premiere multi-line showrooms representing Joe's Jeans and Torn by Ronny Kobo, among others, is now looking for their next group of lucky interns. Students interested in this sales and brand management internship will learn what a career in wholesale entails, as well as gain an understanding of effective in-store marketing, and how to grow a brand.Beyond a fabulous taste level and the obvious love of fashion, Hotline is pursuing candidates that are strong self starters, have the ability to multitask, and are eager to learn in a fast paced environment. Although usual tasks such as faxing, filing, and sample trafficking will be required, you will also have the opportunity to sit in on appointments with buyers, create line sheets and story boards, work side-by-side with the associates in the showroom, and attend major trade shows. Hotline has successfully groomed incredible interns in the past that have gone on to many different successful careers in the fashion industry.Interns must be available at least 3 days a week. Fashion sales/marketing experience and proficiency in Photoshop is definitely a plus. This is an unpaid internship, but school credit is available and there is the promise of an amazing experience, useful for a bright and successful future in fashion!If Hotline Showroom sounds like your fashion paradise, e-mail a resume and brief cover letter explaining why you're the right person for the job to saylor@hotlineshowroom.com.
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| Racked Dealfeed: Gap, John Varavtos, & Montblanc Posted: 22 Nov 2010 02:52 PM PST  Montblanc Deal: Up to 75% off pens, watches, and other luxury accessories When/Where: Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23. Mon 8:30am—5:30pm, Tues 8:30am—4:30pm. Roosevelt Hotel, 45 W. 45th St at Madison, Vanderbilt Suite (no phone)Jay Godfrey Deal: Up to 85% off sleek womenswear When/Where: Monday, November 22 through Tuesday, November 23. Daily 10am—6pm. 333 W. 39th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves, suite 402 (no phone)King of Greene Street Deal: 20% to 40% off in-season collections from about 20 designer brands including Kris Van Assche, Giuliano Fujiwara, and Paraboots. When/Where: Friday, November 19th through Sunday, November 28th. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 72 Greene St between Spring and Broome Sts (212-302-5470)Convent Deal: Markdowns on hip labels. Dusen Dusen sack dress was $209, now $145; Cheap Monday velvet dress was $78, now $15 When/Where: Ongoing. Tues—Sat noon—8pm, Sun noon—5pm, Mon closed. 179 Stanton St between Clinton and Attorney Sts (212-673-0233)
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| Adriana, Chanel, and Lily Reveal Their Victoria’s Secret Holiday Shopping Lists Posted: 22 Nov 2010 02:35 PM PST  It's Victoria's Secret season at Fashionista. First, we scored backstage interviews with several Angels before their big runway performance and learned all about that $2 million bra.Then, we came up with our favorite crazy costumes from the show, which airs November 30 on CBS. And more recently, we've been all about those Before I Was a Supermodel videos. (Lily Aldridge's will debut tonight, by the way. And Chanel's is scheduled for tomorrow morning.)So to wrap it all up--pun intended?--we stopped by the Victoria's Secret and Pink stores in SoHo this morning and quizzed the Angels on what they plan on giving--and receiving--this holiday season:
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| Our Favorite Mother & Child Editorials and Campaigns Posted: 22 Nov 2010 01:42 PM PST |
| Eniko Is Everything In RUSSH Posted: 22 Nov 2010 01:02 PM PST We’re absolutely in love with this spread styled by Fashionista favorite Stevie Dance for RUSSH magazine. Titled “Eniko Is Everything,” this spread shows Eniko Mihalik in all her glory.
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| Adventures In Copyright: Lulu Guinness’ Lips Vs. Sephora’s Mouth Posted: 22 Nov 2010 12:21 PM PST  Today's Adventures In Copyright brings us the battle of the big lips. And no, we're not referring to a botched Botox procedure.It seems that someone over at Sephora was heavily inspired by one of Lulu Guinness's iconic red lip clutches . The mega beauty retailer recently released a handbag that's all too similar to the style Guinness originated years ago.
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