Name: Katie
Age: 25
Occupation: Works in sales at Marni
How would you describe your style? Minimal, not too many accessories, loose shapes and comfortable.
What is your favorite thing in the store right now? The fur, always the fur!
What is currently on your iPod? Warpaint.
And what are you guys playing in the store right now? Lots of Sam Cooke and soul
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Giambattista Valli‘s first ever couture collection received mostly rave reviews and, with so many gorgeous red carpet-worthy dresses, was the inspiration for our recent “Who Should Wear What on the Red Carpet” couture wrap-up. If you assumed, like we did, that you’d have to wait until awards season to see these pretty things again, you thought wrong.
Starting July 25, you can buy one (or ten, if you’re so inclined) at one of four Saks Fifth Avenue locations at an “average price” of $4,000 (which, granted, is a lot of money, but it’s actually not that bad for couture). The department store is getting an exclusive “caravan” of the cocktail dresses and evening gowns that just went down the runway and going on the road with them. They will be at the New York store July 25-27. Customers can actually buy the stuff on the 27th. Then, they will be traveling to the following Saks locations:
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Read more »“I copy the dress of an animal because I love to copy God. I think God is the most fantastic designer.” –Roberto Cavalli on his obsession with animal print in Elle.
LOCATION: New York City
COMPANY: Krupp Group
TITLE: Public Relations Intern
DEPARTMENT: Public Relations
We are seeking dynamic and responsible interns who can commit for 3-5 days a week starting August 2011 to assist in our Fashion, Accessories, Jewelry and Social Media Departments.
Fashion week will be just around the corner, and our interns play a huge role in the organization and execution of our fashion shows.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Public Relations Assistant & Account Executives
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Tracking Samples to and from Fashion Editors at magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, People etc.
-Obtaining, organizing, and distributing all company/brand press and editorial
-Updating media Lists
-Administrative duties
-Mailings
-Contacting magazine staff for credit checks
On the last day of couture, a sunny Paris celebrated fashion, life, food and nudity–and waved fashion shows goodbye…’til September, when much more madness awaits.
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Jewelry designer based in Houston, Texas experiencing rapid growth seeks energetic salesperson to manage independent and major accounts. Since it is a traveling position, applicants do not need to be in Houston and New York is ideal. Specific duties include:
-Managing existing accounts, including sales to stock programs, trainings, store visits, merchandising, trunk shows, and relationship building with store buyers and associates
-Prospecting for new accounts and follow through with existing prospects
-Servicing Major Accounts, including merchandising, trainings, and trunk shows.
-Participation in Centurion and Couture trade shows, including setting appointments prior to the shows, booth set up and break down, analyzing existing business plans and writing orders accordingly, building relationships with existing and new customers
-Completing Weekly Sales Reports to include customer feedback, market trends, and selling reports
-Ability to manage time effectively
-Work within a set travel budget and provide weekly expense reporting
-Extensive travel schedule required
Leading jewelry designer in Houston, Texas is looking for an eager concept designer with fresh ideas to assist in all aspects of design department. Design team is part of a growing company with many opportunities.
Job Description
-Provide initial creative sketches, renderings, technical drawings, models, and prototypes
-Interpret design direction into brand appropriate product and brand extensions
-Assist in new product development
-Follow product development from conception to completion
-Help manage and follow the calendar design schedule
Desired Skills & Experience
-A design degree from an accredited school
-Thorough knowledge of metals, beads, and precious and semi precious stones
-Knowledgeable about current industry trends, designers, colors, and fashion.
-Proficient at loose sketching
-Thorough understanding of jewelry production
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Attention to detail
-Matrix/Rhino/CAD Experience
Please send resume to: barbaralaird(at)yahoo(dot)com
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PARIS–One of the most difficult tasks in fashion is how to evolve an established brand–in this case the venerable house of Valentino and its tremendous couture heritage–into something relevant. In the two and a half years since their first couture outing, designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli’s vocabulary at Valentino has been a back and forth debate regarding how much respect must be paid to the house’s history.
At Wednesday morning’s fall couture show at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, the designers were able to strike this delicate balance. The Valentino craftsmanship and many of the house’s codes–laces, sheer chiffon and ruffles–were all present, but reworked in new and subtle ways. This collection of day and evening clothes that demonstrated the designer’s command of the house’s direction.
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Rumors began swirling this morning that John Galliano was in talks with fellow Kate Moss wedding attendee and Topshop CEO Sir Philip Green about doing a line for Topshop, which would be a pretty major collaboration. With that and the success of his wedding dress for Moss, it seemed like things were looking up for the disgraced designer. However, Green swiftly contacted British Vogue, where the rumor was first reported, to nip it in the bud. He says, “I saw John Galliano at Kate’s wedding last Friday. I did not discuss any business with him then, nor have I since.”
We’re not surprised the reports were false, since they seemed pretty unfounded. What is interesting is how quick Green was to deny the rumors, especially since he has not yet said anything about the recent Gwyneth Paltrow for Topshop ones.
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Another couture season is behind us, leaving in its wake more Dior rumors, a rare Alaia show, and lots of strange hair accessories.
It was a gorgeous week for beauty, though. If nails were less-than-spectacular–we’re moving towards a more ladylike manicure, perhaps–the eyes were artful and strong. Lips were mostly neutral with a few notable exceptions. And hair ran the gamut from punky to slick to softly romantic.
Click through to see the best beauty looks from the Paris Fall 2011 couture shows.
*Photos: Imaxtree
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John Galliano for Topshop?: Say what?? Rumors have been circulating that the disgraced designer may do a line for Topshop. It would be a full 360 degree journey for Galliano, since he worked there as a student. Right now Green denies that any official meetings have happened, but our ears are to the ground on this one. {VogueUK}
Taylor Swift in Cornrows: For those of you who are afraid you’ll never get out of that awkward stage, take a peek at Taylor Swift working some cornrows. We suspect this isn’t a look she’s going to reprise anytime soon. {Stylelist}
Tavi Is Doing Performance Art as a Tribute to Sassy Magazine: On July 27 Tavi will perform a tribute to beloved glossy Sassy at a Brooklyn performance art space. If she were an attendee, however, she wouldn’t be allowed to go–21 and over only. {TheCut}
Are Kim Kardashian’s Bridesmaids Wearing Alexander McQueen?: Kim was spotted dropping off an Alexander McQueen gown at the dry cleaner. Could this possibly be a bridesmaid gown? We wouldn’t doubt it. The vision of Pippa’s ass in that dress will not soon be forgotten. It’s a look that bridesmaids everywhere would be happy to sport. {PopSugar}
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