Archive for March 2010

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Antlers & Dita at Jean Charles de Castelbajac

1. When I tweeted that Jean Charles de Castelbajac’s theme was Bambi, I should’ve mentioned castles and cartoons and armor and the future, too. 2. This show opened with a horn, like the horns used to signal the arrival of royalty in old movies (and in real life circa the Middle Ages, right)? 3. Dita [...]

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Fall 2010 Paris

Waiting for Madonna at Valentino

“Are they screaming J.Lo,” asked the girl next to me. “God I hope not. I think they’re screaming ‘Let’s Go!’” We’re inside la Halle Freyssinet, a convention-like center on the outskirts of Paris for the Valentino show. And though everyone’s seated (it’s a small show, the first I’ve been to with no standing at all), [...]

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Fall 2010 Paris

The Icing on the Curvy Cake at Louis Vuitton

‘Fairytale’ is the word everyone used while walking out of the Louis Vuitton show this afternoon. As if Marc‘s New York show didn’t leave us feeling romantic enough, he outdid himself in Paris. A tent was built around a fountain in the Louvre’s courtyard; the audience sat in a ring around it. The music began [...]

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  • Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 / 1:00 PM
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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Eddie Borgo’s New Collection, Martin+Osa Shuts Down & You Can Smell Like Jennifer Aniston

Precious Cargo: We’ve spotted more than one leather envelope under an editor’s arm in lieu of a bag this season. If Celine and Goyard are too much, or too thin, for you, we’ve recently discovered Phillip Lim’s Berry Bag. It’s tiny, but looks like it could actually hold your life, and we want one. {3.1 [...]

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Madonna’s First Collection Will Hit Macy’s This Fall

Last month when rumors circulated that Madonna would design a junior’s line for Macy’s, we scoffed just a tad, especially at the name: Material Girl. Looks like we’ve been punked, because WWD reported this morning that the collection for Macy’s is indeed happening, and that others are to follow. The pop culture icon and her [...]

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Shopping

J.Crew Reigns Supreme: What Could Make it Even Better?

The genius of J.Crew continues to manifest itself. Yesterday, the company sent out its 2009 annual report, revealing a $40 million profit for 2009. Sales last year increased by 11% (over 2008 numbers) to $1.6 billion dollars. The retailer’s secret to success is an old one: Give the customer what they want before they know [...]

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Fall 2010 Paris

Bernhard Willhelm’s Ex Assistant Shows Her Own Label, Pelican Avenue, at Paris Fashion Week

When Caroline Lerch wants to introduce people to her label Pelican Avenue, she might show videos, stage a dance performance, and forget about the clothes altogether. A former assistant to Bernhard Willhelm, the Academy of Antwerp graduate is a multi-media artist. Sometimes she creates clothes, and sometimes she’s busy making videos which have absolutely nothing [...]

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Fall 2010 Paris

A Girl’s First Chloé

I loved Chloé when Stella McCartney was there; who doesn’t love horse pants and pineapples? I still check eBay for Phoebe Philo’s wood-heeled boots and mary janes, and I love the groove Hannah MacGibbon’s worked herself into. (Paulo Melim Andersson wasn’t there long enough for me to get attached.) So, it was with great anticipation [...]

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People & Parties

Jeremy Kost at the Stella McCartney Party

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Beauty

Rimmel London Hires Zooey Deschanel, Solange Knowles and Alejandra Ramos Munoz

British beauty company Rimmel London is adding a new crop of faces to their already stellar cast of brand ambassadors. Zooey Deschanel, Solange Knowles and Alejandra Ramos Munoz will join Kate Moss, Georgia May Jagger and Coco Rocha as the new stars of the cosmetics company’s campaigns. Zooey will be the face of a new [...]

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Comment of the Day

Okhotsk is Where It’s At, Karl

“Glaciers from Sweden are so passé. Okhotsk is where it’s at. Karl is losing his touch.” -Peter, re: Chanel’s Abonimable Snowmen (& Women)

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