Archive for August 2011

Reviews

Peep Our Favorite Styles From Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall Denim Line

We got the chance to check out (and road test) Marc by Marc Jacobs fall denim line and we’re happy to report that each style does what any good pair of jeans should do: make your ass look good. The MBMJ team brought in a denim specialist for the line, which includes styles ranging from skinnies to slouchy slim fit to high rise flares. We were smitten with the flares and got to pre-order a pair (thanks Marc!). The military leggings are super comfy too.

The line hits stores next month and price points range from $168 to $228. Check out our favorite styles.

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Fashion Is Fun

Yves Saint Laurent Would Have Been 75 Today, Here’s a Look Back at His Life and Legacy in Photos

Today would have been the 75th birthday of fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent. While the man himself may no longer be with us, his legacy is among the most poignant in contemporary fashion.

In honor of YSL’s birthday, we take a look back on his most unique and memorable designs, as well as a look at the life of the man himself.

So take a peek into the history of YSL. It’s great inspiration.

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Fashion Careers

Odilon is looking for New York Fashion Week Interns!

Odilon is an LA based brand named one of the “12 New Designers to Watch Around the Globe” by Women’s Wear Daily. We are a contemporary womenswear line headed by designer Stacey Clark. We will be presenting our 4th season and will be looking for some help in NYC in September. We are seeking highly motivated, sharp, detail oriented, and resourceful interns for a duration of 1-2 weeks.

During Sept. we’re hiring:
*2-3 interns in the studio/showroom (3 weeks)
*6 interns for day of show for dressing and show prep (1 day)
*1 sales intern to help at the trade show and in the showroom (1 week)
*1 PR intern to assist our PR team (2 weeks)

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Magazines

Lara Stone, Kristen McMenamy and More are Tied Up and Naked in a Swamp For LOVE Issue Six

By Dhani Mau Monday, Aug 1, 2011 / 4:30 PM


Clearly, we can’t get enough of LOVE‘s forthcoming fall/winter issue. We were a little sad when we realized all eight covers had been released. Luckily, our LOVE withdrawal never got a chance to set in as this insane editorial from the magazine’s sixth issue popped up on the internet today. Read more »

Rants

Find Out Why Model/Blogger Emily Sandberg Claims SJP Is No Style Icon And Has ‘A Small Army’ Of Helpers

The question of who does or does not use a stylist, or who lies about it, is a frequent debate in the fashion world. Recently, blogger/model Emily Sandberg directed fire from her blog, supermodelblogger, toward the practice of putting celebs on magazine covers with a post titled “Sarah Jessica Parker–Not A Style Icon”, in which she claims Parker’s style is the work of “a small army of people”, including Pat Field, not due to good personal style. And if you thought this was just idle chatter from fashion blogosphere, think again: the Daily News‘ gossip column Gatecrasher led with this story today.

Opening with a picture of the August Vogue cover, the post asks,

“How much money do you think the studios paid to put Sarah Jessica Parker on the cover of Vogue? I’ll tell you why I ask, I’d like to know how little Vogue is willing to give Sarah Jessica Parker the credit that Patricia Field deserves. Sarah Jessica Parker is not the fashion icon Anna Wintour and all the other fashion business heads want you to believe.”

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Fashion Shows

Three’s a Trend: Designers Ditching Presentations For Runway Shows?

At least three New York designers who typically show their collections in a presentation format are switching it up and staging runway shows for this coming fashion week.

The spring 2012 collections of Tory Burch (was a rumor but a source has confirmed to us), Marchesa (according to a tweet by Tabitha Simmons) and Timo Weiland (from the horse’s mouth) will be shown on the backs of walking models instead of standing ones. Could this be a bigger trend or does it just mean that these three particular labels have outgrown the presentation model?

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Streetwalker

Street Style: Myf’s Motto Is “Don’t F*** Your Friends”

Name: Myf Shepherd

Age: 20

Occupation: Model

Agency: NEXT

How would you describe your style? I don’t have a large wardrobe. Most of the things I wear aren’t items of clothing and are stolen from my friends and housemates.

What’s your motto? Don’t fuck your friends.

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Magazines

Freja Beha Erichsen Covers British Vogue, Models With Arizona Muse in Testino-Shot Cover Story

Model of every moment Freja Beha Erichsen covers the all-important September fashion Issue of British Vogue. The glossy just released the cover and Freja looks awesome in teal sequined Dolce & Gabbana. This is the first time since 2008 that someone other than Kate Moss, who just covered August and will cover American Vogue‘s September issue, has covered September.

The cover and accompanying editorial (photos after the jump) were shot by Mario Testino and the latter also stars Arizona Muse, Freja’s rumored other half. Alexandra Shulman says that the editorial “earns its place among Vogue classics.”

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: CFDA Announces New Members, The Less Glamorous Side of Coco Chanel and American Apparel’s Offensive Hat

CFDA’s Class of 2011: 33 designers, the most since 1962, were voted to become part of the CFDA’s roster last week. New members include Eddie Borgo, Olivier Theyskens and Prabal Gurung. {Elle UK}

Gucci Launches New iPad/iPhone App: Called “Gucci Style by Gucci”, it’s made to emulate a print mag with a “strong editorial focus” and tons of lifestyle and cultural features. There is, of course, e-commerce (with a 360-degree view of the clothes), but also samples of Giannini’s vinyl collection, advice for Italian vacations, videos of artisan’s craftwork, live streams of their social media sites and an “about me” of the house’s history. Paradise for those who can’t get enough Gucci. {WWD, Subscription Required}

Eric Damon Creates NYC-Inspired Hosiery For DKNY: Knee-highs, fish-nets and leopard print can all be found in the eight-piece capsule collection by the Gossip Girl costume designer. The line, which ranges from a modest $15 to $24, is available this month at major department stores and on DKNY’s website. {DKNY}

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Fashion Careers

Garance Doré is looking for interns and editorial assistants!

This is a fast-paced position – we’ll rely on you heavily to be proactive in propelling the blog forward and making www.garancedore.fr run as seamlessly as possible. You should be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a compelling eye for fashion and a familiarity with the blog’s aesthetic. While errand-running and administration can be a significant part of the position, there is the possibility to grow into larger roles depending on your skills and interests. This is a great opportunity to learn about the intersection between fashion and digital media, and to be part of a rapidly growing business.

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Campaigns

Raquel Zimmerman Is Exploding (Literally) in Alexander McQueen’s Fall Campaign

By Sarah Ferguson Monday, Aug 1, 2011 / 11:49 AM

We stumbled upon the Fall 2011 Alexander McQueen ad campaign over on Design Scene and we can’t get over how, well, mind blowing it is.
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Campaigns

Watch: Prada’s Super Sexy Fall Campaign Video

By Leah Chernikoff Monday, Aug 1, 2011 / 11:05 AM


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