Archive for April 2011

Parties

Last Night’s Party: We All Scream for Ice Cream with Karl Lagerfeld and Rachel Bilson

Last night, more industry A-listers than we can count flocked to the IAC building on Manhattan’s west side–for dessert.

To clarify, when infamously diet-obsessed Kaiser Karl collaborates with an ice cream company, interest is piqued. There to celebrate the the Lagerfeld-directed series of short films promoting Magnum’s US debut (a brand of creamy frozen sweets quite popular across the Atlantic), celebs like Sky Ferreira and Kim Raver sipped chocolate-infused cocktails and mingled in the atrium. They were joined by some serious fashion bigwigs, from Anna Wintour and Patrick Demarchelier to designers Olivier Theyskens and the Costello Tagliapietra duo, as well as a flurry of models including Crystal Renn and Charlotte di Calypso.

As we enjoyed our cocoa-spiked prosecco, we were ushered into an adjacent hall for a few opening remarks from Tribeca Productions co-founder Jane Rosenthal. “I’ve basically been on a diet ever since learning we were teaming up with Magnum ice cream!” she laughed, introducing both Lagerfeld and Rachel Bilson, the star of the shorts. “Karl, you’re the rock star at this year’s festival,” Rosenthal said. With that, lights dimmed and the mini-flicks began. So what did we learn?

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  • ELANA FISHMAN
  • Friday, Apr 22, 2011 / 3:28 PM
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Events

Don’t Miss Our Next Panel Discussion Featuring Chris Benz, the Ladies of Dossier, and More!

By Fashionista Friday, Apr 22, 2011 / 3:00 PM

Our series “How I’m Making It,” which profiles up-and-coming fashion pioneers as they climb the industry ranks, has inspired and informed you. Especially those of you looking to break into fashion.

And from now until Sunday, you can purchase tickets for basically the cost of a movie. Except promise this panel discussion will be far more helpful and useful than Water for Elephants or Scream 4 (though probably not as funny as Bridesmaids). Tickets to this one-time-only event are $19.95. But we’re offering $5 off to those who sign up by Sunday, using promotional code 76LYFY. Sign up here now, as quantity is limited.

In December, we hosted our first How I’m Making It panel discussion, which was such a success we’re bringing it back. The latest installment of “How I’m Making It: What It Takes To Succeed In Fashion” will take place on May 9, 2011 from 7pm-8.30pm in the Cantor Film Center at NYU. This session’s panelists are:

  • Chris Benz (Fashion designer and Fashionista columnist!)
  • Gayle Dizon (Dizon Inc., runway producer for Proenza Schouler, Thakoon, and Isaac Mizrahi)
  • Cindy Krupp (Krupp Group, public relations for brands like Rachel Comey, Chris Benz, Lover)
  • Katherine Krause (Editor of Dossier Magazine)
  • Skye Parrott (Photographer and Creative Director of Dossier Magazine)

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Streetwalker

Street Style: Stephanie LaCava Quotes Hemingway and Ranks Her Favorite Philosophers

Name: Stephanie LaCava

Occupation: Writer

What is the most played song on your iPod right now? Anything from Charlotte or Serge Gainsbourg.

What is your favorite quote? “The first draft of anything is shit”–Hemingway. Or, also from Hemingway, “All right. Have it your own way. Road to hell paved with unbought stuffed dogs. Not my fault.”

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  • ASHLEY JAHNCKE
  • Friday, Apr 22, 2011 / 2:30 PM
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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Angelina Jolie Lands $10M Louis Vuitton Campaign, Jessica Simpson Works (Not That) Hard for Her Money, and Someone Put Nipples on a Shoe

Angelina Jolie Will Reportedly Rake in $10 Million as the New Face of Louis Vuitton: The print-only campaign will be shot by Annie Liebovitz and is scheduled to launch this summer. {E!}

Jessica Simpson Discusses Her Grueling Work Hours: In an interview with US Weekly, Simpson notes how hard she works for her fashion empire, stating: “I’m in the workroom in [L.A.'s] Westwood a few times a week from 11 to 7 at night.” {US Weekly}

GOOP Gives You Organic Skincare: We were totally going to do this roundup for Earth Day, but of course Gwyneth did it much better. Check out her comprehensive list of organic skincare brands. {GOOP}

Kate Middleton and Princess Di Love(d) the Same Handbag: Vogue Italy figured out that Kate has been carrying around Tod’s D-bag, which was named for Lady Di. Coincidence? We think not. {Vogue Italia}

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Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day: J.Crew Head Designer Marissa Webb Is “Crossing Her Finger” for Jenna Lyons

By Leah Chernikoff Friday, Apr 22, 2011 / 1:30 PM

“I have all the respect in the world for Mickey and for Jenna. I have to say, Jenna and I are so close, and she is honestly my first true mentor–and I don’t think many people can say they have that. We’re so in sync, for her to take on that role [of CEO] I would be so happy for her, for J.Crew, for Mickey, for everyone. So crossing my fingers that that’s what happens!”

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Beauty

My Favorite Beauty Products: Glamour‘s Girl in the Beauty Department Beth Shapouri

Today we continue our series highlighting beauty editors’ favorite products that they actually use in real life. Beth Shapouri has been writing about beauty for “a long time” (we totally get that she doesn’t want to talk time–we’ll call her career in beauty “ageless”). She’s been writing for Glamour for almost three years, most recently as one of the mag’s Girls in the Beauty Department bloggers.

Here are her faves:

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  • Cheryl Wischhover and Alaina Hernandez
  • Friday, Apr 22, 2011 / 1:00 PM
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Giveaways

Win Lauren’s Favorite Summer Outfit From Leifsdottir!

By Lauren Sherman Friday, Apr 22, 2011 / 12:30 PM

I recently teamed up with Leifsdottir on a cute video featuring their spring 2011 shoe collection. I was so besotted with the season’s wares that they asked me to put together a collage featuring my favorite Leifsdottir spring ensemble. Why should you care? Well, they’ve also been kind enough to offer up the entire outfit to one lucky Fashionista reader. Just click here to sign up. And find a key to my inspiration map below:

Good luck!

Nothing Comes Between Kate Middleton and Her Calvins

While Kate Middleton was picking up summer dresses and silk blouses on her high street shopping spree the other day, she also picked up some lingerie. But not the Agent Provocateur super sexy wedding night kind. She bought some plain Calvin Klein bras–one in black one and one in boring. I mean nude. She also got a lacy thong on sale for just £3.90 and the Sun had the good taste to put a model in said thong “to give Prince William a sneak preview.”

Wasn’t that thoughtful of them? Click through to see this hilarious piece of “service journalism.” And the kinds of Calvin Klein bras Kate bought. They were a relative splurge for thifty Kate at £30 each.

Next up, we’ll be breathlessly reporting on Kate Middleton shopping for…socks! Not really, but sadly, maybe?

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Report: Olivier Rousteing To Succeed Christophe Decarnin at Balmain

Following the announcement on April 6 that Balmain was parting ways with Christophe Decarnin, comes word that one of his key deputies, Olivier Rousteing, will succeed him, WWD is reporting.

There isn’t much known about Rousteing. From his LinkedIn profile, WWD learned that the designer has worked at Balmain for three years and worked at Roberto Cavailli for six years before that. According to sources Rousteing is “as a young and promising creative dynamo.”

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Good News For Dov Charney: American Apparel Stays Afloat With $15M Cash Injection

Dov Charney’s not going anywhere. At least not anytime soon.

The controversial CEO–who has been accused of sexual harassment by several former employees in recent weeks–has secured financing that will stave off bankruptcy and give the company some breathing room on its debt, WWD is reporting.

The board has approved raising $15 million from a group of Canadian investors, with the option to receive $28 million invested during the next six months, the NY Post is reporting.

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People We Like

Rebecca Minkoff Explains How She Started Her Company From Scratch and Why She Won’t Do a Collaboration With Target

This week, bag-goddess and designer extraordinaire Rebecca Minkoff graciously took time out of her hectic schedule to chat with readers about how she got where she is today–which is to say, how she started a multi-million dollar bag and clothing line (with a soon-to-open brick and mortar store) from nothing. If your schedule was too hectic to tune in, don’t sweat it–Minkoff’s words of wisdom were too valuable to disappear into chat room ether so we’re putting the best nuggets down here:

On breaking into the fashion industry:

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Parties

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Fetes Billy Reid, Prabal Gurung and Eddie Borgo For J.Crew

Last night everyone who is anyone in fashion–from Anna Wintour to Steven Kolb to Mickey Drexler to models and designers galore–packed the J.Crew Men’s shop on Fifth Ave. to celebrate CFDA winner Billy Reid and runners up Prabal Gurung and Eddie Borgo, all of whom designed capsule collections for the mass retailer. The party theme reflected Reid’s southern heritage–”Sweet Home Alabama” played over the chatter, biscuits and fried chicken were passed around, and spiked sweet tea was served in mason jars.

Even though it’s been months since Reid won the prestigious fashion award back in November, the humble designer still has trouble believing it happened.

“Everyday it’s totally surreal,” he told us.

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