Archive for February 2010

Fall 2010 Milan

Sneak Peek: Versace’s Runway Rehearsal

Most, if not all designers do a dress rehearsal. Some do it an hour before the show. Some, a day before the show. For instance, Versace held its rehearsal at about 4pm EST today. (That was 10pm for me.) The real thing takes place tomorrow at 5.30pm my time, 11.30am EST. (There’s another showing 45 [...]

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Fall 2010 Milan

Suzy Menkes Sticks Up For Milan, Then Pisses Me off

As a whole, International Herald Tribune fashion editor Suzy Menkes’ latest piece–on why Milan Fashion Week is often overlooked by the fashion industry–really struck me. “Italy—like any other host country—deserves more from the fashion world than a cursory glance at the shows. The audience needs time to savor the city,” says Menkes, referring to the [...]

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Fall 2010 Milan

Prada’s Pristine Pack

This was my first Prada show. It did not disappoint. The set. The patent loafers. The waxed leather suits. The Hitchcockian hair that was too modern to actually be called Hitchcockian. And the knee highs, oh the knee highs. But I think Kate summed it up best: Lauren: Did you like it? Kate: YES. Loved [...]

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Trivia

Fashion Trivia: Like A Virgin

Hey rich girl, which fashion photographer is credited with forming the band The Virgins?

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Adventures in Copyright

Adventures in Copyright: J.Crew Loves Flutter, Too Much

In the spring of 2009, Jill Golden wrapped crystals in mesh chains to make necklaces for her new line, Flutter. She used clear stones in pink, purple, and turquoise, and chains in gunmetal, silver, rose gold and gold. They cost about $350. Considering how far in advance J.Crew plans their collections, it was probably just [...]

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Trendspotting

Come Fall, You’ll Need a Harness for That Shearling

We noticed leather harnesses pop up on a couple of New York Fashion Week runways, a trend that continued onto London’s catwalks. Reed Krakoff’s version came with fur on the bottom, while Sass & Bide simply belted their intricate white harness over an evening gown. Topshop Unique offered chocolate brown straps over pea coats and [...]

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Quote of the Day

When Hamish Went to Texas

“When I tell you they were lilac leather with platinum iguana accents you will understand that they were heaven—not to mention the wonders they work for your swaggering deportment.” –Hamish Bowles on his custom made Christian Louboutin cowboy boots.

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Magazines

Eniko Mihalik in AnOther magazine

And we’re mad for everything about this editorial!

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Fall 2010 Milan

D&G’s Seventies Ski Bunny

Milan’s weather was mild today, but the models at D&G were bundled up and ready to trek through snowy pastures. With images of white mountains on display screens behind them, Sasha and co. stomped down a stage crafted with hardwood planks. What I loved about the D&G girl this season–at least compared spring’s all denim-clad [...]

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Pictures from McQueen’s Funeral, Paris Predictions & Karen Elson Sings

McQueen Remembered: Close friends and family arrive at Saint Paul’s Church in London’s Knightsbridge for the designer’s funeral service. Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Daphne Guinness all dressed traditionally in black. {Daily Mail} Fashion Month: London’s a wrap, Milan’s just begun, and WWD has already made a list of the designers to watch in Paris. [...]

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Alexander McQueen’s Public Memorial Will Be Held “Later”

This morning, Gucci Group told WWD that a private funeral, for family member’s only, will be held in London today in honor of Alexander McQueen. As for a public memorial, that will happen later on this year, since they’re busy focusing on the Paris show– a statement that’s absurd, disrespectful and disturbing. A memorial should [...]

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Fashion Is Fun

Must See: Iriving Penn at the National Portrait Gallery

Before ditching London’s rain for New York’s massive snow flakes, I popped into the National Portrait Gallery for their new Irving Penn exhibit. They’ve collected over one hundred of Penn’s portraits, from Paris in 1947 to New York in 2007 and arranged them chronologically charting his changing interest from full body shots, to close ups, [...]

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