Archive for August 2011

Entertainment

Who Knew? Midnight in Paris‘ Lea Seydoux Is Also a Topless ‘Pantytime’ Model for American Apparel

If you’ve been to the American Apparel website in the past two days or so, you’ll have noticed that it’s Pantytime, which is considered a national holiday in Dov Charney-ville. What is Pantytime? It’s a sale on undies and also an excuse to post photos of young, sexy, 20-somethings in their knickers. You can’t fault American Apparel for ever going off-brand–they’ve got a schtick and they’re schticking to it. But same ole, same ole right?

But then in the middle of the slideshow of bottoms, a photo of a recognizable face popped up.

I read the little caption beneath, and wow, it’s Lea Seydoux, the darling actress from Woody Allen’s summer flick Midnight in Paris (which has just been extended to run until August 26) and Prada’s forthcoming Candy fragrance ads. She was a model before she was an actress (as all pretty French girls are), and after a little research I stumbled onto a ton of photos of her model cards, her as a brunette snapped by Garance, and there were also a few NSFW ones from her stint at American Apparel.

So click through to find out a little more about Pantytime and see Lea Seydoux’s XXX AA shots.

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Models

Tonight, Irish Dancer-Turned-Model Coco Rocha Will Host a Screening of Irish Dancing Doc Jig

Did you know Coco Rocha used to be a serious Irish dancer? Yep, the illustrious model was jigging all over the place as a child and Irish dancing actually played a major part in propelling her modeling career. She was discovered at an Irish dance competition and became known as the Irish dancing model after Jean-Paul Gaultier asked her to jig down his runway in 2007.

Apparently, Irish dance still holds a place in Coco‘s heart. A new documentary about the very intense-seeming Irish dance world is out and the model is hosting an online screening tonight. The concept of an online screening does sounds strange, as does the fact that, according to a release, viewers can chat with Coco in real-time both during and after the film via webcam. But nevertheless, it’s happening, and we like that anyone can participate.

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Fashion Is Fun

You Can Turn Tricks on Sesame Street In These Slutty Cookie Monster and Elmo Halloween Costumes

Remember those blissful Saturday mornings of your youth when you would plunk down with a good bowl of cereal, switch on the tube and spend hours watching Sesame Street, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Power Rangers? Yeah, TV Store Online has pretty much ruined all those memories for us.

Enter their “Sexy Tank Dress” costume collection, which includes slutty Halloween getups inspired by beloved children’s TV shows–because really, who hasn’t wished that Cookie Monster would show a little more skin? Or that the Power Rangers would ditch their jumpsuits for skimpier outfits?

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Streetwalker

Street Style: Fillipo’s Style is 70% Classy

Name: Fillipo

Age: 21

Occupation: Finance Student

How would you describe your style? Classy 70% of the time and alternative in my free time.

What is currently on your iPod? Nicholas Jaar.

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Campaigns

Watch: Behind the Scenes of Karl Lagerfeld for Macy’s With Karl and Coco Rocha

By Dhani Mau Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 / 2:05 PM

Karl Lagerfeld for Macys with Coco Rocha. from Coco Rocha on Vimeo.

Coco Rocha stars in the ad campaign for Karl Lagerfeld’s hotly anticipated collection for Macy’s. The model quietly uploaded this cool behind-the-scenes video from the campaign shoot that features interviews with her and Karl, who shot the campaign in his Paris studio. Read more »

Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Rafael Nadal is Signing Undies, Gisele Forgot How to Walk the Runway in Heels, and Natalia Vodianova Has a New Man

Natalia Vodianova and Antoine Arnault Sitting In a Tree: Photos have surfaced of the newly single model gallivanting on the beaches of Ibiza with Antoine Arnault, son of LVMH chief Bernard Arnault. You go girl! {ELLE UK}

Mario Testino to Be Honored During London Fashion Week: The photographer has been named this year’s recipient of the Moët & Chandon Étoile award for achievements and cultural contributions throughout his 30 year career. A director of Moët Hennessy said the fête will be “the most glamorous of celebrations.” {Telegraph}

Rafael Nadal Will Sign Your Undies: The tennis hottie is the face of Armani underwear and jeans, and to celebrate the reveal of his latest ad for the brand, Nadal is making an unforgettable appearance at Macy’s Herald Square on August 25th. The first 200 customers to buy a pair of Armani jeans will get to meet and pose with Nadal for a photo, and the first 100 who spend $150 on Armani Jeans goods will get a free pair of briefs signed by the tennis star himself. Should we start lining up now? {ELLE}

A Peek at Snooki’s Line of Guidette-Approved Shades: Snooks tweeted a look from her upcoming line sunglasses that launches this fall. Expect oversize frames with the words “Poof Nation” emblazoned on the side. {Examiner}

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e-commerce

Elie Tahari on the Relaunch of His Website, Which Celebs He’d Like To Feature On It, and Why He Starts Each Day By Saying ‘Don’t F*** With Me’

Elie Tahari has seen success in the fashion biz for over 40 years. So to ensure his success for the next 40, this week he’s relaunched his website, elietahari.com. The revamped site features an enhanced e-commerce experience, a “social media” component, and a bulked up editorial component that sees Elie himself interviewing celebrities and curating pages.

We chatted with the Israeli-born fashion mogul about his new editorial role, the celebrity interviews he’d like to score, and the point of view he’ll bring to his new site. We can only hope it’s as honest, charming, and hilarious as Elie is in conversation.

Fashionista: We read this quote from you that we kind of love, that says you greet each day with a “Don’t you fuck with me today.” Can we look forward to that kind of attitude and editorial voice on your new site and in your new webzine, ETC?
Elie Tahari: [Laughs] Why not?

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Webvertorial

Stella McCartney’s New Summer Sunnies Are Easy Classics You’ll Wear Forever

By FASHIONISTA Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 / 12:00 PM

Sunglasses are a bit of an obsession for us and it should come as no surprise that Stella McCartney’s are among the most covetable. Every pair somehow manages to look both timeless and fresh at the same time. Stella herself believes, “Women have two sets: a classic pair they’ll have forever and a more playful pair.” We think that’s a good rule to go by. Also, a good excuse to buy two pairs of sunnies.

If it’s that classic, throw-on-and-go, instant-cool pair you’re after, look no further than Stella’s slick take on the aviator. The style comes in metal (they’re lightweight don’t worry!) and acetate and in classic colors like black, gray and a tortoise-shell-ish hue. They fit in perfectly with that 70s trend that’s been dominating the runways lately (including Stella’s) but the design is sleek, pared down and modern to withstand summer after summer.

Shop the collection at Stella McCartney.com.

Kate Moss

Watch: Marc Jacobs, Mario Testino and More Talk About How Amazing Kate Moss Is and Why Her Wedding Was the Best Ever

By Hayley Phelan Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 / 11:50 AM

Kate Moss continues to make us jealous with her storybook-perfect wedding. In the video above hear everyone from Marc Jacobs to Mario Testino wax poetic about Kate’s big day–and why the model continues to fascinate the fashion world. Hint: For Testino, it’s a cologne-versus-perfume thing.

The wedding sounds like it was even more fun and amazing than all the photos make it seem–Jacobs says it felt like a “beautiful, spontaneous moment,” while Candy Pratts Price reveals that “[Kate] actually looked back at all of us when she had to say ‘I do,’ which we all thought was hilarious.” Aw. Stylist Camilla Nickerson even says, “It was one of the best nights of my life.”
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Shopping

Fashion Horror Story: Tucker’s Entire Studio Burned Down (and They Didn’t Miss a Single Shipment)

Fashionista favorite Of-a-Kind, a cool e-commerce site that sells small quantities of special edition merchandise from emerging designers, is launching a blouse by Tucker as their latest featured product today. This is despite the fact that Tucker’s New York studio burned down the weekend of July 23 (yes, that’s just a little over three weeks ago). And it wasn’t just a little smoke–shit burned. down. Luckily, no one was hurt, but they lost every single thing in the studio, including their computer servers and all their current stock (including the pieces for Of a Kind). Could you imagine?

This is the kind of thing that could put a company out of business–at least temporarily. Instead, here’s the crazy story of how they turned around and went right back to work without missing a single shipment, as told to us by the Of a Kind peeps:

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Scarlett Johansson, Olivia Palermo and Other Celebs Designed Shoes For Stuart Weitzman–Would You Wear Any of Their Designs?

Red carpet regulars Olivia Palermo, Scarlett Johansson, Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg have all teamed up with Stuart Weitzman to try their hand at shoe design.

According to the release, proceeds from what Weitzman has dubbed the “Young Hollywood Cares Collection,” will benefit Marsha Moses’ research in ovarian cancer at the Folkman Institute in Boston. They range in price from $425 to $498 and will be available online and in Stuart Weitzman boutiques come September. Panettiere and Trachtenberg (who co-starred in Ice Princess!) will be at Stuart Weitzman’s Madison Avenue flagship on Fashion’s Night Out to celebrate the collection’s unveiling.

So could a footwear design career be in any of these girls’ futures? Well, Olivia Palermo, the only one who isn’t a Hollywood actress, designed the only shoe without a platform and the only one we really like (Trachtenberg’s is made out of denim, crystals and snakeskin). Which is your favorite? Click through to see all four.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Offers The Jersey Shore‘s The Situation Six Figures To Stop Wearing Their Clothes

Well this is a new one: Abercrombie & Fitch has offered The Situation cold hard cash (and lots of it) to stop wearing their clothing, WWD reports.

Apparently, the teen aspirational brand is not a fan of The Situation‘s drunken escapades and creepy hook-up tactics (who would have thought!?) and say they are “deeply concerned that Mr. Sorrentino’s association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image.”

Now we know what you’re thinking: Does this mean we have to see even more of The Situation’s shirtless body?

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