Archive for April 2011

Fashion Careers

Target Sponsors the Next CFDA Fashion Incubator

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next big American fashion designer?

Nope, we’re not talking Project Runway here. Indeed, this is a more tangible way to obtain knowledge and receive guidance in the fashion industry.

The CFDA has announced an open call for its next group of Fashion Incubator participants for the 2012-2014 phase of the program. Industry insiders will select 10 designers from the pool of applicants. This phase’s sponsor is Target. Chosen designers will receive a two-year lease on studio space at a reduced rate, business mentoring and in-depth business development tutoring.

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Streetwalker

Shawn’s Style is ‘Steve McQueen meets Mr. Rogers’

Name: Shawn Joswick

Age: 39

Occupation: Makes and repairs denim.

How would you describe your style? Basic. Steve McQueen meets Mr. Rogers.

What is your favorite TV show? Eastbound & Down.

What is the most prominent color in your wardrobe? Indigo, because I wear so much denim.

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Get Kate Middleton’s Old Blouse, Kelly Cutrone’s New Book, And Gwen’s Vintage LAMB

Kate’s Blouse Back at Whistles: In case you need an over-priced silk shirt, the blouse from Whistles (circa 2008) which Kate Middleton wore in her engagement photo is now available again at the store. It’s called the “Kate” (original, guys) and retails for £125, up from £95. {Telegraph}

Kelly Cutrone’s New Book Available May 3: Kelly Cutrone, beloved in the fashion industry and now conquering all media, has a new book coming out on May 3 titled, Normal Gets You Nowhere. {WWD, subscription required}

Gwen Stefani Holding Online Auction to Support Japan: Japanese street culture is a well-known influence for Gwen and her LAMB label, and she’s given generously to help the country. In addition to a $1million donation, she’s having an online auction from April 11-25 to raise money for the country. You can bid on limited edition Harajuku t-shirts, vintage LAMB pieces, and a Harajuku-themed tea party with Gwen herself. {PopSugar}

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Fashion Week

Toronto Fashion Week: LINE Knitwear’s Grande Finale

TORONTO–As Toronto Fashion Week came to a close, LINE Knitwear continued its reign as one of the nation’s greatest design exports with a hit parade of knitted wonders. Filling the runway with floor length maxis, chunky cable cardigans and an assortment of luxe fur trims, designers John Muscat and Jennifer Wells took us on a journey through the tapestries of Eastern Europe, bringing together an artisan-inspired collection titled “Migrant Muse.”

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Beauty

Should Celebs Who Front Skincare Companies Be Allowed To Have Bad Skin?

Today the Daily Mail is delighting, as usual, in ripping apart a non-perfect female celebrity. (Do women not work for that paper?) This time it’s Emma Watson, who was caught on film recently without makeup, her skin looking a little stressed.

Of course, it’s just been announced that she signed a deal to become Lancome’s new face. The obvious question, which the Mail’s article raises, is: Should someone with bad skin be the face of a cosmetics brand? They never say this, of course, but it’s there.

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Lisa Armstrong Will Replace Hilary Alexander When She Retires in June

Telegraph fashion director Hilary Alexander announced her semi-retirement in February via Twitter, but now she’s revealed her replacement(s). Writer Lisa Armstrong, who regularly contributes to US Harper’s Bazaar and British Vogue, will run the section next to Luke Leitch, who is currently deputy fashion editor of the Sunday Times.

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Campaigns

Image of the Day: Jennifer Lopez Eats Jewelry in her Campaign for Tous

By Leah Chernikoff Monday, Apr 4, 2011 / 11:15 AM


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Beauty

Aerin Lauder Wants to Launch Her Own Lifestyle Brand With the Help of Anna Wintour

After last week’s New York Times profile of the Lauder family, one would assume the clan was planning on maintaining a united front for the time being. Indeed, the piece even suggested that Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of Estée, was aiming for her highly-influential grandmother’s throne.

Instead, it seems that the beauty heiress is instead following in Estée’s entrepreneurial footsteps. She plans to launch her own lifestyle brand over the next year, according to the New York Post.

Helping her pave the way for the label–which will include jewelry, home goods, fashion and more–are Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour and former NBC head Jeff Zucker, who’s been brought on as a consultant.

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Charlotte Ronson, Vena Cava and Costello Tagliapietra for Uniqlo

We already knew Vena Cava was designing a capsule collection for Uniqlo–designers Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock let that juicy tidbit slip at Fashion Group International’s panel on entrepreneurship back in February. But today brings word that New York designers Charlotte Ronson and Costello Tagliapietra will also be among the nine collaborators taking part in the Japan-based retailer’s Designers Invitation Project (the others are Zechia, Tiny Dinosaur, Suzuki Takayuki, Theatre Products, Nine and Double Standard Clothing).

Each designer will produce a six-piece capsule collection for Uniqlo, with each item retailing for just $29.99 WWD is reporting. Costello Tagliapietra’s collection hits stores on April 21, Charlotte Ronson’s on May 5, and Vena Cava’s on May 12. The collections will be available through May 21.

Ronson’s collection–the only collection we’ve seen glimpses of–has a casual nautical feel that’s making us crave warmer temps.

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Mood Board

April Mood Board

By Steff Yotka Sunday, Apr 3, 2011 / 4:42 PM

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Adventures in Copyright

Adventures in Copyright: Zara’s Sweet on Prada’s Entire Spring Collection

It seems like Prada’s spring 2011 collection is everywhere. It’s on the cover of every fashion glossy, it dominates editorials, and a look from the collection even made an appearance on a cartoon lady in an Airfrance ad. And now the collection is hitting the high street. A tipster sent in this photo of the window display at a Zara in London which is essentially a scene from Prada’s runway, right down to the striped sombrero (thought in white instead of neon). A fashion sleuth investigated further and it seems there are many, many pieces in store right now that look very, very “inspired” by Prada’s spring collection.

“The entire store is totally Prada-ed out,” our sleuth reports. “The color scheme includes royal blue, and vivid shades of orange, green, and pink. Crop tops and skirts are striped, as are the scarves a la the Prada mink stoles. Prints are tropical and silhouettes are boxy and loose.”

Check out another photo of Zara’s take on Prada. It’s not the first time Zara’s been heavily inspired by the runways, but did they take things too far this time?

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Best Dressed

Best Dressed: Blake in Marchesa, Dita in Westwood and More

By Alaina Hernandez Saturday, Apr 2, 2011 / 11:17 AM

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