Archive for December 2010

Fashion Is Fun

The 10 Most Stylish Stars Under 20

Fashionistas are getting younger and younger these days.

This past weekend, Sally Singer‘s T featured 13-year-old Chloë Grace Moretz, star of Kick-Ass and the forthcoming The Fields styled in a Wren tunic (Moretz wore it like a dress). She wore Chanel Resort to her last awards show. In Milan this past season Willow Smith made the rounds with mom Jada, sitting front row at Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo and Emporio Armani. And Emma Watson, a college sophomore, can do no wrong on the red carpet. Bloggers Tavi Gevinson and Jane Aldridge have proven that style doesn’t necessarily come with age or fame.

There are countless other stylish stars (movie and internet) who can’t legally drink but dress better than me. Here are our top 10 mini trendsetters.

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Rants

Annoying Habits of Other PRs by @NoBtotheS

Welcome back to @NoBtotheS‘s series on the suicide inducing habits of people in the fashion industry. (Editor’s note: If you’re not familiar with NoBtotheS, or No Bullshit, s/he is an anonymous fashion publicist working in New York City who’s famed for a hilarious Twitter account.)

This post is dedicated to the PRs who I call my friends, in the most sincere way. We shop, eat, drink, laugh, cry, and bitch together. This is for you- you know EXACTLY what I’m talking about.

1. Nonsensical RSVPs: Why am I receiving emails from your coordinator, RSVPing on your behalf to my agency’s event? You aren’t friends with the designer (or ME for that matter) so don’t be surprised if you get an email back from MY assistant beginning with “Due to the high volume of RSVPs and limited space…”

2. “Celebrity” PRs: Not to be confused with PRs who represent A-listers. I’m talking about PRs who mistake THEMSELVES for bold names. No one cares about you (ever) and demanding press mentions from your directors is desperate and needy. It’s just not a good look.

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Beauty

Christy Turlington Burns, The Face of Avon’s New Fragrance, Is Not Fancy

When I heard that I was going to interview Christy Turlington Burns, I immediately YouTubed George Michael’s “Freedom 1990” video for inspiration, which is of course the quintessential supermodel-meets-pop culture study. But that was 20 years ago. She has done so much since then, and her resume reads like that of a modern-day renaissance woman: model, yoga guru, clothing designer, mother, philanthropist, writer, director.

Christy’s newest venture is acting as the face and spokeswoman for Avon’s new fragrance, Slip Into, which will be released in 2011. The name is meant to be evocative of the moment a woman slips on a pair of high heels, and the feeling of empowerment and sophistication that goes along with it (and presumably without the twisted ankles and calluses).

The fragrance is an oriental floral, with notes of violet, orchid, and ambers, among other things. The bottle is inspired by the curve of a woman’s calf.

This afternoon, a small group of writers got to speak to her via phone, and we talked fragrance, beauty rituals, career, and philanthropy.

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Fashion Is Fun

Dallin Chase Designer Jason Cauchi’s Gift Guide

By Steff Yotka Monday, Dec 6, 2010 / 4:15 PM

Check out all the goodies Jason Cauchi of label Dallin Chase recommends to give this holiday season. Read more »

Ask Chris

Ask Chris Benz: Color Me Beautiful, Please?

Chris,
I’m new to the fashion world as a fashion photographer and I’m working at a high fashion retailer, and I wanted to know how to match colors with people skin tones. What colors go well with light medium and dark skin tones?
FilmsterBen

Dear Filmster Ben -

We joke about it all the time at the studio, but if you want to invest in some home-grown 1980’s fashion knowledge, get yourself a copy of Color Me Beautiful immediately! I remember reading this as a kid to great discovery that I was an “Autumn.” Also makes for hilarious dinner conversation.

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Streetwalker

Street Style: Alice’s Style Is Impractical

Name: Alice

Age: 23

Occupation: Model agent

Who is your favorite model? Freja Beha Erichsen

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Book Club

Detmar Blow Answers Your Questions

For those of you who participated in our first-ever Fashionista Book Club session on Friday, thanks for logging in! Since author Detmar Blow wasn’t able to respond directly to your questions, we’ve put together a Q&A. More than anything, we think you’ll find Detmar’s answers sincere. Again, many thanks to Detmar for participating. More info on January’s Book Club will be posted soon!

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Mario Testino Photographs Kate and Wills, the Mulleavys Play Editor, and Juicy Couture To Ditch the Track Suits?

Breaking News! Lace Is In: The New York Times reports that lace is in. Hasn’t lace been in? {New York Times}

Juicy Couture Sans Velour Track Suits Juicy Couture’s non-compete with Liz Claiborne Inc. expires in a few months and co-founders, Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy are dropping some hints on their next venture. “It will reflect the way we dress now…We have outgrown our track suits and grown up.” {WWD subscription required}

Lula’s Latest Issue: Rodarte’s Laura and Kate Mulleavy guest edited the Fall/Winter 2010 issue of Lula, and brought on some amazing collaborators like Charlotte Gainsbourg and Nan Goldin. {Fashionologie}

A High Fashion Royal Photo Shoot: Vogue UK is reporting that Mario Testino photographed the official engagement pictures of Kate Middleton and Prince William. The shoot took place last month and the photos will be released just before Christmas. {Vogue UK}

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People & Parties

Miu Miu London Gets a Makeover: Katie Grand, Chloe Moretz, Natalie Massenet Celebrate

LONDON–Now 18 years old, Miu Miu–Prada‘s jaunty little sister–has just moved into her new address on London’s New Bond St. alongside YSL and McQueen. Celebrating the two story flagship’s Roaring 20s-themed makeover were stateside celebs Jessica Alba–in a sequin caramel and citron silk shift–Twilight star Jamie Campbell and his fiance, Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright, as well as fresh faces like Chloe Moretz and Emma Roberts.

The space’s new look takes its cues from the Mayfair neighborhood’s original tenants of art and antiques dealers, completing the grown up glamor with pink flamingos and dirty martinis by Peter Dorelli of the Savoy, the UK’s oldest luxury hotel, which itself recently underwent a £220 million restoration.
Catwalk looks occupied the second floor with Miu Miu‘s covetable bags and accessories on the ground floor replete with a limited edition six-piece range of satchels in everything from faux fur and snakeskin to leather and studs.

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Caption This

Caption This: ADR Gets in the Holiday Spirit

By Leah Chernikoff Monday, Dec 6, 2010 / 11:30 AM


Leave it to Anna Dello Russo to take nail art to the next level. Read more »

Models

Heidi Mount Stands By Her Man After Rape Charges Against Him Are Dropped

Over London Fashion Week, Heidi Mount’s husband Shawn was arrested on alleged rape charges. Shawn Mount, 30, a hairstylist who has worked for Vogue and on campaigns for Ralph Lauren, was accused of sexually assaulting a 24-year-old model at a West London Hotel on September 20.

His top model wife of three years has stood by him since the the allegations were made, defending his innocence. Today brings word that the charges against Shawn Mount are being dropped and no further action is being taken against him.

If there was any worry that the grave charges might have threatened their relationship, Heidi Mount told the NY Post, “”We are still together. Nothing about these false accusations has changed our relationship.”

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Events

Our Panel With Rebecca Minkoff, Shipley & Halmos, Timo Weiland and More is Tonight! Sign Up Before 5pm and Win an iPad!

By Fashionista Monday, Dec 6, 2010 / 10:30 AM

Planning on attending “How I’m Making It: What It Takes to Succeed in Fashion” tonight? Well, make sure to sign up before 5pm today to be entered to win a brand new iPad.

That’s right, not only will you get to meet with fashion stars like Michael Mente, Owner of Farfetch.com, Nellie Partow, Paul Birardi and Eddy Chai, Owners of Odin/Pas De Deux/Odin Fragrances, Rebecca Minkoff, Shipley & Halmos, and Timo Weiland, you’ll also get a chance to walk away with the hottest tech toy on the market.

Sign up here to attend the event, which takes place at NYU’s Cantor Film Center. See you tonight!