Archive for February 2010

Fashion Shows

The Secret to William Rast, According to Justin Timberlake

So, William Rast is maybe the only, or one of the only celebrity lines that’s actually been accepted by the fashion industry, how’d you guys pull that off? Justin: Honestly? Thanks! I guess I think it’s because we’re not trying to be something that we’re not. We’re consistent with our culture and we’ll always be [...]

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Fashion Week

Fashion Week Picks: Reed Krakoff, Marc Jacobs and More

What started as a list of the things I have to have from this week turned into a list of the things I’d have in my fantasy closet next fall (and we’re only a quarter of the way through). 1. Reed Krakoff‘s shearling vest–I could never pull it off over a white leather gown like [...]

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Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week Gossip, Part III

1. Matthew Barney, the American artist also known as Bjork’s husband, is working on POP’s next cover. 2. Karlie Kloss’ agent in St. Louis, also discovered Ashton Kutcher and Katie Fogarty. 3. Yesterday, Proenza’s models had to enter Milk Studios via a totally unmarked door, without a sign in sight, so that nobody could crash [...]

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Fall 2010 New York

Phillip Lim’s Coats Will Be Everywhere Come Fall

Dresses used to be the best thing about Phillip Lim; between those and the flouncy skirts he made for 3.1 we knew which silhouettes we’d be sporting next season. This time around, the closing dresses fell flat. Instead, Lim’s coats were the highlight of his AW10 show. A shearling jacket stood out (we’re still bummed [...]

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Fashion Shows

Jeremy Scott’s Ode to Early ’90s Gaultier

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: McQueen Tribute, Yaeger on Rodarte, and Duffy on Twitter

Alexander the Great: There will be a tribute to the designer during London Fashion Week. {WWD} Sister, Sister: Lynn Yaeger admits that she doesn’t always love Rodarte. {The Cut} Tweetin’ Fool: Marc Jacobs CEO Robert Duffy explains to Imran Amed why he’s obsessed with Twitter. (We love it!) {Business of Fashion} The Rest of the [...]

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People & Parties

Kate, Sophia, & Co. Backstage at Diesel

Jeremy hung out backstage before Sophia Kokosalaki’s Diesel debut–he found models, Kate Lanphear, and some seriously cool clothes.

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Fashion Shows

Michael Kors Trumps Ralph Lauren This Year When it Comes to All-American Fashion

Yesterday was Michael Kors. Today was Ralph Lauren. Both are from New York (Kors hails from Long Island, Ralph from the Bronx.) Both are known for their distinctly American style. Michael caters to the fur-laden woman with nude, tan legs. Ralph caters to the gal in the plaid riding jacket with a nude, tan face. [...]

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Fall 2010 New York

Oscar de la Renta Likes Big Hair

At yesterday’s Oscar de la Renta show I decided that: 1. I will never be a lady who lunches. 2. I wish the WhoWhatWear girls lived in New York. 3. I need big hair, and a fur. 4. Jessica Biel is stunning in real life. Maybe it’s the overwhelming amount of CW stars I’ve run [...]

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Fall 2010 New York

Reed Krakoff Tops Off New York Fashion Week’s Top Three

Coach’s Reed Krakoff debuted his new eponymous collection in New York yesterday, and yes, it was inspired by Celine. But without actually copying Phoebe Philo, he invoked the same casual luxury that she’s made cool again. Slouchy, comfortable looking trousers came in leather, so did mini dresses and shorts. Shearling vests and jackets were layered [...]

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Gucci Group Will Keep McQueen’s Label Going

This morning, Gucci Group announced that they will carry on with the Alexander McQueen brand, following the designer’s suicide last week. At a conference yesterday, Robert Polet, Gucci Group’s CEO, said, “We believe in the future of the brand.” As for an appropriate mourning period, they’ll go right ahead and show an AW10 collection in [...]

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Fall 2010 New York

Getty’s Backstage Photog Tells Us What It’s Like To Shoot New York Fashion Week

Ever wonder how those guys who shoot thousands of backstage and runway looks for the wires wind up there? Getty photog Bryan Bedder gave up some precious spare time at Milk Studios to explain how he landed at the beautiful mess that is New York Fashion Week. Fashionista: So, how’d you get this gig? Bryan [...]

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