Archive for September 2011

Fashion Careers

Nasty Gal is looking for a Fashion Content Editor!

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants without fashion writing or industry experience will NOT be considered. This is a Senior Level / Managerial position and applicable experience is a MUST.

Nasty Gal is seeking a Fashion Content Editor who is as excited about our fans as we are! We are looking for a creative, in-the-know manager who is on top of digital and fashion trends, and who also has editorial, creative writing or blogging experience. In this role, you will act as a blog manager/editor, assist with special events, and manage all copywriting processes for product descriptions, email campaignsand contests. You will have the opportunity to work with an extremely talented new team of designers and image-makers to relaunch the Nasty Gal blog and increase our social media presence. You’ll be collaborating with bloggers, interviewing cool girls, and travelling when needed. The Fashion Content Editor reports directly to the Creative Director. There is definite room for growth into a potential director or brand management role as the company evolves.

Responsibilities
Content Development, Writing and Editing
• Daily management of blog and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube, Vimeo),ensuring content and editing maintain brand integrity.

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Fashion Week

Lindsay Lohan Will Attend Milan Fashion Week As the New Face of Philipp Plein

Lindsay Lohan’s had a rough go of it. No question about it. And after all her legal troubles, drug and alcohol problems and terrible collagen injections, what the girl really needs is a comeback. I mean, hey, Britney did it right?

Well, we’re happy to report Lindsay is really trying. Case in point: The troubled star has agreed to be the face of young German designer Philipp Plein’s new spring 2012 campaign. Don’t worry, we hadn’t heard of him until now either. Remember, this is the girl who used to star in Miu Miu campaigns, for god’s sake.

No word yet on how the campaign will be styled, though in a press release Plein assures us, “Lindsay is a beautiful, highly acclaimed actress and model. We will be able to create unique images: Refined and luxurious, but also full of sensuality.”

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Fashion Week

Watch Gucci’s Spring Show Live Right Here Starting at 9 a.m.!

Gucci is the first big show of Milan fashion week and we’re livestreaming it right here starting at 9 a.m.

Click on over to watch! It’s just like you’re in Milano…

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Fashion Shows

Tune in Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. EST to Watch Gucci’s Spring Show LIVE!

Couldn’t make it to Milan to catch Gucci’s spring show? Us neither. Luckily we’re bringing it to you live through the magic of the internets. Tune in tomorrow at 9 a.m. EST when we’ll be live streaming the Gucci show (which should include Frida Giannini’s a stellar model line-up, wink).

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Fashion Week

Three Shows We Missed, But Loved, From LFW: Giles, Mary Katrantzou and JW Anderson

By Dhani Mau Tuesday, Sep 20, 2011 / 7:00 PM

We attended and reviewed as many shows as we could during London Fashion Week and had a great time doing it. Unfortunately, there were a few we couldn’t make it to, but we didn’t want you to miss out due to our inability to multiply ourselves. So, we added galleries from a few that we really liked. Head over to our London Fashion Week page for the spring 2012 collections of Giles, Mary Katrantzou and JW Anderson. As you can see from the above photos, they were not boring.

Magazines

Karlie Kloss Poses Nearly Nude For Mario Testino in Allure: Does It Make You Uncomfy?

By Hayley Phelan Tuesday, Sep 20, 2011 / 6:38 PM


Images of a nearly nude Karlie Kloss shot by Mario Testino from Allure‘s October 2011 issue have started making the internet rounds. While the photos aren’t raunchy in the least, they’re still somewhat controversial given Karlie is only 19-years-old, and is often thought of (and referred to) as a “teen model.” The people over at Fashion Copious seem pretty outraged, saying, “No agent/agency should [any longer] allow their girls to be shot by Testino.”

Many Fashion Spot commenters also took issue with the shoot. Ivyinthemood said, “I don’t really like that she is naked…,” while commenter Vanity Fair said “omg, I feel that this is such [sic].. inappropriate.” Lifeispeachy seemed to sum up the general consensus, saying “it’s still so weird to see her like that.”

We have to say, we, too, were pretty surprised to see Kloss in such an overtly sexual, partially nude shoot. Read more »

Magazines

All the September Issues, Analyzed: Find Out Which Look, Which Model, and Which Photog Scored the Most Covers

For the past month, we’re sure that you’ve heard time and time again about the importance of the September issue. It is one of those fashion truths we hold to be self-evident. But what does that really mean, and why? Yes, it’s the month which produces magazines that can be used as semi-violent weapons, where ads skyrocket and page numbers are reported on covers like baseball stats, but the truth is that the content of those magazine hold what editors consider to be the best of the upcoming fall season.

For this reason, we decided to put the September issue under a microscope. We’ve scoured dozens of issues from around the world, and now it’s time to take a look at which designers, photographers and models were sought after for the most important issue of the year.

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Reviews

Giles Spring 2012: Shiny Swans

Check out Giles Deacon’s gorgeous collection of metallics, swan prints and insane headpieces. He does conservative and over-the-top with equal precision. Can you believe those gowns at the end?

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Reviews

Mary Katrantzou Spring 2012: Petals, Prints and Power

We’ll be talking about prints–especially floral ones–for a while after this fashion month. And after Mary Katrantzou’s amazing spring 2012 collection, she might be the most important name in that conversation. The colors! The florals! There were actual flowers on the runway! So awesome.

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Reviews

JW Anderson Spring 2012: Tribal School Girl

This very promising up-and-comer showed a solid collection of expertly mixed fabrics in well-tailored silhouettes. We like.

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Fashion Week

New London Show Reviews and Galleries! Matthew Williamson, Erdem and Pringle of Scotland

By Hayley Phelan Tuesday, Sep 20, 2011 / 5:15 PM


The latest batch of London shows bring the term “English Rose” to the next level! Check out Matthew Williamson bold, digitized florals, Erdem‘s muted (but oh-so-pretty) wallflower prints, and Pringle of Scotland‘s arty geometry. See them all on our lovely Fashion Week page!
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Fashion Careers

Converse is looking for PR Interns for Fall 2011!

Converse Inc. seeks bright, motivated individuals with strong multi-tasking abilities for Fall 11 internship opportunities within its PR/Communications department. Interns will be encouraged to participate in all aspects of our PR programming and be given substantive roles in activities that may include: media monitoring, sample trafficking, media relations and press events surrounding Converse footwear, apparel, accessories and corporate activities. Internship is located in New York City.

We are looking for individuals that can intern at minimum 3 days a week (9AM – 6PM) during the Fall semester. Only candidates with appropriate experience will be called in for interviews.

COMPENSATION:
Credit Only
**Interns must be able to receive school credit to participate in the Converse internship program.**

DURATION:
Fall internships begin in September and end mid-late December.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Assist in trafficking footwear and apparel samples for all editorial, broadcast and celebrity requests – creating sample loan out sheets, bagging up samples, bringing shopping and garment bags to mailroom, checking in and restocking returned samples, etc.

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