miércoles, 6 de abril de 2011

Blood, Semen, Excrement and Now…Bacon. Try the Latest Fragrance Inspired By Everyone’s Favorite Breakfast Meat” y 11 mas

Blood, Semen, Excrement and Now…Bacon. Try the Latest Fragrance Inspired By Everyone’s Favorite Breakfast Meat” y 11 mas


Blood, Semen, Excrement and Now…Bacon. Try the Latest Fragrance Inspired By Everyone’s Favorite Breakfast Meat

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 06:50 AM PDT

In the beauty industry, nothing really surprises me anymore. Gaga and her Eau de Bodily Fluids, poopy perfume…does it never end? While every fiber of my being tells me this is a joke (and pretty funny one at that–wait until you see the video), I kind of hope it isn't.

A company called Farginnay just launched a fragrance called bacōn (pronounced "bay-cone"), and it comes in a Classic and Gold version. The company dug up an old legend about a Parisian butcher named John Farginnay (shouldn't that be "Jean"??). According to press materials:

The Legend of Fargginay began in 1920 when quite by accident John Fargginay, a Parisian butcher, discovered the ability to dramatically elevate his customers' mood with a secret recipe blending herbs & essential oils with the essence of…bacon. As the story goes, film stars & heads of state would frequent his shop to procure the magical elixir. With a wink of the eye and the secret code, "fargginay," customers would be slipped a discreet pouch containing the formula said to trigger pleasant memories. After a massive fire on July 4, 1924, the business was lost and so was the formula…Until now.

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Christophe Decarnin Leaves Balmain

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 06:03 AM PDT

Balmain designer Christophe Decarnin’s absence after the label’s fall show in Paris raised eyebrows. Rumors followed that the designer had been hospitalized for depression. Now WWD is reporting (and a press release confirms) that after five years, Balmain is parting ways with Decarnin. According to the New York Times, the house will name a successor next week, and the new creative director is expected to come from within the design team.

In a press release from Balmain announcing Decarnin’s departure, ceo Alain Hivelin said "since 1945, the house of Pierre Balmain has been one of the leading French and international luxury brands. Christophe Decarnin's work with the house's design team contributed to the success that the brand has enjoyed in recent years."

Decarnin is credited with building a frenzied hype around the label. His silhouette of strong shoulders on cropped tailored jackets over slashed t-shirts and skinny jeans–a look easily identifiable with Decarnin’s stylist during his reign at Balmain, current Vogue Paris EIC Emmanuelle Alt–was something customers wanted, even with the hefty price tags ($1,625 for a ripped t-shirt). As much as customers seemed to lust for Decarnin’s Balmain (and editors too, considering the $35,000 gold Balmain dress from fall 2010 that landed seven glossy covers), he had his critics, too–Cathy Horyn once called his clothes “elegant trash.”

As for who will replace Decarnin?

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Agnès b. Celebrates Art and Clothes in SoHo

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 03:00 PM PDT

Of all the men's shows in Paris this past January, I walked away from Agnès b. with the biggest smile on my face: so much fun, so colorful, dynamic and trippy ("A la bastille" meets downtown bad boys).

Knowing this, I couldn't be happier to hear of the new Agnes b. store opening at 50 Howard St. in SoHo. Keeping up with her label's themes, the shop has a massive proportion of space dedicated to artwork, and the scene is nearly as much gallery as it is boutique.

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Street Style: Mia Goes For Classic Chic in Vintage and Zara

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 02:30 PM PDT

Name: Mia

Occupation: Fashion Brand Director

How would you describe your style? Classic chic.

What was your most recent fashion purchase? A dress from H&M.

What is the most prominent color in your wardrobe? Black and camel.

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Amanda Pearl Needs a Production Manager!

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 02:01 PM PDT

Amanda Pearl, launched in 2008, is a luxury accessories house with a core in made-in-Italy evening bags with extensions in other categories including jewelry and hair accessories. Amanda recently won the Fashion Group International Rising Star Award for Accessories, and is poised for significant growth.

The Production Manager is responsible for managing the on-time development, sampling and production of the handbag and jewelry collections with factories in New York City and Florence, Italy. The person in this position will be working closely on a daily basis with Amanda.

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Ask Lela Rose Anything and Everything About Wedding Fashion!

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 02:00 PM PDT

It’s bridal fashion week, and Lela Rose, who designs a gorgeous collection of wedding dresses as well as a line of bridesmaid dresses, is feeling extra generous with her time.

Have a wedding-related fashion or style question? Email us on tips@fashionista.com or write it in the comments below. She’ll answer one question a day for the next five days.

xo, F

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Would You Rather? The Reese Witherspoon/Elle Woods Pink Wedding Dress Edition

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 01:45 PM PDT



I thought I was having déjà vu when I saw Reese Witherspoon’s pink Monique Lhuillier wedding dress. Doesn’t it look a lot like the one she wore as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde? (Yes, I saw it, and yes I watched until the end when she wears the above pink wedding dress.)


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Exclusive: Alice + Olivia Footwear Kicks Off Its Shopbop Debut With a Sweet Video

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 01:13 PM PDT


In honor of the debut of Alice + Olivia‘s spring shoe collection on Shopbop, the online retailer has given us an exclusive look at a short film that will make you crave cake and shoes.

In the film directed by Bridget Palardy, models discover leopard, polka dot, and snakeskin wedges amidst colorful confections, and proceed to get into a sugar-fueled food fight.

"The spring shoes are like candy and the cake themed video evolved from that idea," says Stacey Bendet, Alice + Olivia designer.

The line will available on Shopbop beginning Wednesday, April 6.

Click through to take a look at the feminine collection.

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Vena Cava, Costello Tagliapietra, and Charlotte Ronson For Uniqlo: The Complete Collection

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 12:40 PM PDT

Yesterday Uniqlo revealed its latest string of collaborators: Vena Cava, Costello Tagliapietra, and Charlotte Ronson. Today we’ve got images of every look from the collection, plus a Q&A with each of the labels.

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Beach Beauty: Tinted SPF Moisturizers

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 12:00 PM PDT

Even though it's only April–and currently 60 degrees and rainy here in NYC–it's never too early to start thinking about beach beauty. One must be optimistic after such a craptastic winter.

So whether you're heading somewhere tropical for spring break or just going to sit outside for brunch, you can start your sunny, warm weather preparation by picking up a tinted moisturizer with an SPF component. They pack a lot of punch for one product: moisture after a cold winter, a bit of color, and sun protection.

Click through to see some classics, as well as new options from Bobbi Brown and Philosophy.

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Oscar de la Renta Says Women Need to Look Good Naked if They Want to Look Good in Clothes, Plus Other Words of Wisdom From the Legendary Designer

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 11:30 AM PDT

A sold out crowd gathered last night to hear Oscar de la Renta talk at the French Institute Alliance Francaise. The third installment in a three-part series hosted by Pamela Golbin, Chief Curator of the Musee de la Mode et du Textile at the Louvre, focused on de la Renta’s astonishing 45 year career, as well as the definition of modern elegance.

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Chat With Joe Zee Today On Facebook About His New Show All On The Line

Posted: 05 Apr 2011 10:54 AM PDT

Joe Zee‘s new show on Sundance, All On The Line, may have gotten off to a glitchy start when it premiered last week–there were some sound issues that Zee bemoaned over twitter–but it should be smooth sailing from here on out. Tonight Zee plays fashion fairy godfather to Kara Janx, whom you might remember as a runner up on another fashion reality TV show, Project Runway.

At 4 p.m. today on All On The Line‘s Facebook page, Zee will be available to answer all your fashion questions–whether they have to do with his new show or not. And if you’re in the industry or aspiring to break in, now’s a good time to mine this industry vet for some sage advice for yourself! All you’ve got to do is “like” All On the Line‘s page and log on at 4 p.m. to ask away. We’ll be chiming in with questions too. See you there…

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