Archive for September 2007

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Flipping through Fendi’s photos on Style.com lead to a few observations: 1. If we didn’t know better, we’d think the dress patterns were woven in silk, not mink and leather – amazing. 2. The mosaic necklines on some of the dresses are both referential and futuristic – incredibly cool. 3. Lily Donaldson’s back looks awfully [...]

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When Chloe announced that Chloe Sevigny would be its new fragrance face, a jaunty game ensued. Chloe for Chloe? What about Christina Ricci for Nina Ricci? And Travolta for Trovata? Paul Rudd for Paul Smith! And though our name-game didn’t inspire any fashion pairings this season, we think the Chloe for Chloe match might unveil [...]

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Trivia

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Compare the two pictures at left: Evan Rachel Wood pre and post Manson. What a difference. Evan says her romance with Marilyn has opened her up to fashion experimentation. Her recent looks channel everything from Gothic Lolita to campy 1940s Vampirella; a far cry from her days with Jamie Bell, when she typified the perfect [...]

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Jenny, 29, librarian Got her: While we walked down Prince Street to buy a cinnamon bun at Dean and Deluca. Stalked her: Because her bright colors cheered up our day, and her moccasins made us nostalgic for our childhood Minnetonkas. Shot her: Because she’s wearing three tough styles at once (citrus colors, patchwork, and moccasins) [...]

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Models

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One of this fall’s biggest trends is also one of the easiest to wear: The school blazer. Balenciaga’s has gotten the most attention but if something like tuition is preventing you from dropping 2 grand on a jacket, you might like these other options. J.Crew is selling its double-faced wool Lexington jacket for $250… Topshop‘s [...]

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It looks like Emmy Rossum and Ralph Lauren are finally over. Emmy was conspicuously absent from Ralph’s front row and anniversary dinner during fashion week–though she was in town, and did attend Catherine Malandrino. The final nail in the coffin: She showed up at a party this week wearing a bronze sequined Calvin Klein number. [...]

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Fashion Week

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Shopping

Tee Party

Remember mail? Like, when you got stuff in the mail and it wasn’t endless bills from Quest Diagnostics? Whether it was the 10 CDs for a penny deal of our middle school years or the fruit-of-the-month club membership that our Grandmother got our Mom for Christmas one year, there’s something very reassuring and life-affirming about [...]

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Dolce and Gabbana may not be the first label you think of when it comes to comfort. Or modesty. But the designers best known for perilous stilettos, suit of armor belts, and revealing dresses have been offering a thoughtful backstage cover-up to every girl in their show for the past few seasons: D&G monogrammed black [...]

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In high school, people used to call New Balances “Nerds,” because they have a big “N” on them and because, well, they were generally worn by nerds. But with the surge in popularity of glasses, the ubiquity of high-waisted jeans, and the revival of Mr. Rogers-style cardigans, we think it’s safe to say that the [...]

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