Archive for August 2011

Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Emma Watson in i-D, Preview The ANTM All-Star Season and R.I.P Hélène Rochas

Peep Emma Watson’s Golden Spread in September i-D: Watson doesn’t cover the mag but looks uber cool in a photo spread, sporting slicked hair, red lips and nails and an enviable boxy gold-sequined jacket. {Styleite}

R.I.P. Hélène Rochas: The widow of Marcel Rochas and former brand CEO, Hélène Rochas passed away last week at age 84. The original Rochas muse married her husband at 18 and helped him turn the couture house into a household name. A Rochas spokesperson called it “the end of a myth, of an era… She was the muse of one of the great couturiers, the last to remain alive from that era.” {Grazia}

Christian Louboutin Appealing Case Against YSL: Having won last week’s hearing, YSL is now asking for a summary judgement, which could lead to the cancellation of Louboutin’s trademark (established in 2008). Louboutin’s lawyers are appealing the original case and fighting the summary judgement, with a hearing date set for August 19. {WWD}

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Entertainment

A Super Articulate Kellan Lutz Dishes that His Twilight Co-Star Robert Pattinson Is Designing His Own Line

Could Robert Pattinson be the next Karl Lagerfeld?

Probably not. But the famously-bedheaded-star may have plans to follow in his footsteps (without the whole diet-coke-only-diet, we hope). Apparently, after R.Patz heard fellow Twilight star Kellan Lutz was launching his own Venice-beach-influenced line, Abbot + Main, the tween heartthrob felt inspired.

“Rob and I were talking about doing a clothing line together!” Lutz told E reporters last week.

“He didn’t know I was doing mine,” Lutz went on. “He’s like ‘I should do one’ and I’m like ‘Oh’. And he found out I was doing one and he’s like ‘Really?’ It was really funny. He wants to do one too.” Wow, Kellan is way more articulate than we would have thought.

The beefcake actor-turned-fashion-designer also offered R.Patz some suggestions on what Rob might call his line:

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Fashion Careers

Maje and Sandro are Hiring Sales Associates!

French Retailers Maje and Sandro are launching in the US this Fall and they’re hiring Sales Associates to launch the SANDRO brand in Bloomingdales.

As a Sales Professional your primary focus is to drive sales through building and maintaining relationships with our customers. You are the most critical link in ensuring that our customers’ experience in our store is nothing other then outstanding. You will become a part of a dynamic selling environment where your fashion sense and selling experience will make you an important part of our team. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Customer Service
• Teamwork Oriented
• Become familiar with product information understanding features and benefits of your product
• Commitment to building customer relationships and loyalty through personal interaction and the maintenance of a client file
• Demonstrate knowledge of store products and services and use this knowledge to build sales
• Flexibility & dependability with schedules including nights and weekends

SKILL SUMMARY:
• Possesses drive, is goal-oriented, has an entrepreneurial outlook
• Enjoy meeting and interacting with customers; demonstrates an energetic and positive attitude

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Beauty

Galliano-Amnesia or Business as Usual? Natalie Portman stars in New Diorskin Ad

By Hayley Phelan Monday, Aug 15, 2011 / 12:00 PM

Late last week, Dior released their latest campaign for Diorskin starring none other than Black Swan beauty Natalie Portman.

Portman seems like a natural choice for the luxury skincare brand–she’s beautiful, recently won an Oscar and has already worked with the brand as the face of Dior Cherie. Only, the actress and new momy has a troubled history with the brand. Portman was one of the few to take a stand against John Galliano following the anti-Semitic incidences that got him fired from Dior, saying in a statement released in March: “I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way.”

Dior has since cut ties with Galliano, so Portman hasn’t exactly gone against her words. But after manning the fashion house for over a decade, Galliano’s name is forever linked to the label. And since this Diorskin campaign must have been shot months ago…it all feels a little…strange.

What do you think? Is Portman off the hook to continue to get paid by Dior? Or are there whiffs of hypocrisy here?

Fashion Careers

Made Her Think is looking for a Production Intern!

Jewelry line Made Her Think is looking for an intern to assist with production and product development.

Interested candidates should be:

-Preferably a fashion student who is able to receive college credit as this is an unpaid internship.

-A jewelry and accessories design major is great, but not necessary. Anyone with an interest in learning about high end jewelry and accessories is great.

-Must be able to commit to a minimum of 2 full days a week.

-A self-starter, hard-worker, eager to learn, organized, detail-oriented, and be able to multi-task. Drawing skills are a huge plus.

Responsibilities Include:

-Assisting production department with visits to local vendors and suppliers in New York City.

-Assisting with packing and shipping orders.

-Assisting on the development and organization of new products.

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More Sex and the City Rumors: A Return to TV With Sarah Jessica Parker at the Helm

Could Sex and the City be returning to the small screen? Based on the latest crop of rumors, that’s the new plan. The reported series would hit the boob tube before any Sex and the City prequel film–you know, that one that was supposedly cast with Elizabeth Olsen, Blake Lively, Selena Gomez and Emma Roberts set to play younger versions of the four ladies.

No word yet on who will make up the small screen cast. However, one pretty huge name was mentioned in this morning’s Daily Mail report: Sarah Jessica Parker.

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Shopping

Fashion’s Night Out London Will Continue As Planned

With London and surrounding areas finally returning to normal after days of uncontrolled rioting and looting, there was some question as to whether Fashion’s Night Out, an event that invites young people into stores, would go on as scheduled. Many retailers were victims of looting during the riots, and we heard that some retailers, like Manolo Blahnik, even went as far as to clear their stock from their store until the riots had subsided.

But as the rioting has finally ended, thanks in part to a massive police presence, and with Prime Minister David Cameron pledging to “tackle the ‘moral collapse’,” according to the UK’s Independent, the shopping show will go on. A UK-based Conde Nast spokesperson confirmed to Fashionista: “All proceeding as per plan for Fashion’s Night Out here in London.”

In fact, London’s FNO is slated to be the biggest the city has ever seen.

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Shopping

Move Over Santa: Lady Gaga Will Take Over an Entire Floor of Barneys For “Gaga’s Workshop”

Ever wondered what Lady Gaga‘s interpretation of Santa’s workshop would look like? Well, thanks to Barneys CEO Mark Lee, you’re going to find out pretty soon. This Holiday season, Barneys is taking the Holiday window concept several steps further and creating, for the first time ever, an entire themed shopping environment complete with limited edition merchandise and special items–all curated, developed and inspired by Lady Gaga herself. She’s such a renaissance woman these days.

Gaga’s Workshop will take over the entire fifth floor of the Madison Avenue Men’s shop–it currently houses men’s co-op, but will become vacant in October, when men’s co-op is set to merge with women’s. Gaga/Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti and installation artist Eli Sudbrack of Assume Vivid Astro Focus will help Gaga see out her likely-insane vision.

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Shopping

Tilda Swinton at Saks, Michael Kors in Bergdorf’s Windows and More: Here’s What You Can Expect at Fashion’s Night Out 2011

Fashion’s Night Out round three promises to be the biggest yet. Stores in over 250 cities across the US and overseas are scheduled to participate in the Vogue-helmed retail fest, and this year over 200 e-tailers will join in on the fun so those not living in or near a participating city can throw down plastic and score some deals too.

September 8 looms ever closer and Fashionsnightout.com has just unveiled a master list of events hosted by retailers across the country so you can start mapping out your shopping route now. (And we mean that literally–the site allows you to “add events” to your “night out” and plots them on a map.)

We scoured the listings for all the most important information: which celebrities have signed on and what they’ll be doing, the craziest gimmicks, and where all your favorite designers will be so you can stalk them show them some love.

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Magazines

Charlotte Casiraghi Covers French Vogue‘s September Issue

By Leah Chernikoff Sunday, Aug 14, 2011 / 1:20 PM

The last of the September issues are trickling in and The Fashion Spot has just posted Vogue Paris. EIC Emmanuelle Alt went with an interesting cover choice in Charlotte Casiraghi, photographed by Mario Testino. Royals are obvs having a moment and it’s a nice change to see the gorgeous Charlotte Casiraghi instead of more Kate Middleton. But do you like the photo? The folks on TFS are none too pleased. What’s your take?

Sales

Racked Dealfeed: bit+piece, Haute Hippie, Laura Merkin and More!

Haute Hippie
Deal: Discounts on original samples, archival pieces, and current-season stock
When/Where: Monday, August 8 through Friday, August 12. Daily 11am—6pm. 336 W. 37th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves, ground floor (no phone)
Link: hautehippiestore.com
Ends: Friday, 12 Aug 2011

Lauren Merkin
Deal: Up to 70% off handbags, clutches, and accessories
When/Where: Tuesday, August 9 through Friday, August 12. Daily 11am—7pm. 231 W 29th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, suite 201 (212-239-2459)
Link: www.laurenmerkin.com
Ends: Friday, 12 Aug 2011

threeASFOUR, Salvor Projects, Kria
Deal: Up to 70% off clothes, jeans, bags, scarves, shoes, and jewelry
When/Where: Thursday, August 11 through Saturday, August 13. Daily noon—8pm. 172 Forsyth St between Stanton and Rivington Sts (646-490-7885)
Link: www.salvorprojects.com, threeasfour.com, kriajewelry.com
Ends: Saturday, 13 Aug 2011

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Fashion Is Fun

Ranking the Fall Ads, Part 4

Yes, there are more.

But just because this is the last installment of Ranking the Fall Ads, doesn’t mean these are the bottom of the barrel picks. This roundup has Lanvin, Chloé, and Prabal Gurung who are definitely among our favorite designers every season. (Spoiler alert: They’re our fave ads as well!)

So click through our slideshow to see where your favorite fall ads landed on our ranking!

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