Archive for October 2011

Check Out Louis Vuitton’s New ‘Icons’ Collection, Tracksuits and ‘Treggings’ Included (Plus Illustrations by Garance Dore)

Louis Vuitton is releasing a seven-piece ‘Icon’ collection in December that will, according to the press release, “revisits tradition to refine the rules of modern dressing…it’s the LV ABC of style.”

The collection features perfect renditions of classics like a mac coat (complete with Stephen Sprouse-printed lining), a red cardigan, a pair of 5-pocket jeans and a cool parka.

There’s also a track suit (‘travel kit’) and something called a tregging (the upscale version of the jegging, a trouser legging, we assume).

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Watch: Madonna and Daughter Lola Make Fun of Themselves and Each Other as They Search for the Next Face of Material Girl

By Cheryl Wischhover Friday, Oct 28, 2011 / 4:00 PM

Madonna is nothing if not self-aware–after all, she manipulated her own image successfully for several decades. In this new promotional video for her Macy’s Material Girl line, she pokes a lot of fun at herself–her image, her diva reputation, her age, her uncool mom-speak (“Whatevs” is “Timeless”)–while daughter Lola plays the annoyed teenager role perfectly. (We suspect she may not have had to act very hard.)

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Fashion Careers

Botkier is looking for Interns!

Do you like handbags? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Botkier is looking for highly motivated interns to join their sales team starting immediately. The sales intern will assist the wholesale team with day to day activities. This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience and learn more about the business.

The ideal candidate must be passionate and proactive, willing to take initiative and able to work independently. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly are musts.

Responsibilities of the internship include:
-Coordinating sample movement to accounts and PR agency
-Assisting with preparations for tradeshows and other special events
-Maintaining organization of showroom and sample closet

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First Look: Patrik Ervell’s Debut Womenswear Collection

Patrik Ervell‘s has been a name to watch since he launched his eponymous menswear line in Spring 2008. His shows draw a hip who’s who kind of crowd, he’s stocked at all the right places (Barneys, Opening Ceremony, Creatures of Comfort), and he was a CFDA nominee for best menswear designer this past year. Men swoon over his clothes and girls do, too apparently. He told The Cut earlier this year, “at our online store, 20 percent of our customers are women.” So designing womenswear was the logical next step. His first capsule collection for women will land in stores and online this month.

“I’ve always had a lot of girls buying my menswear so it felt like a very natural step to take,” Ervell told us. “I think my girl might sometimes dabble in menswear pieces but the new collection also has a serious women’s component too.”

So what was different about designing for women?

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News

Cathy Horyn’s Advice to Bloggers: Stick to News and Don’t Be ‘Shady’

By JESSICA GOLD Friday, Oct 28, 2011 / 2:30 PM

Photo: Getty


At Fashion Group International’s Annual Night of Stars Gala last night we caught up with New York Times fashion scribe Cathy Horyn, who was there to present Jil Sander’s Raf Simons with an award. She recently doled out some advice for aspiring fashion writers in a video on Nowness.com, stressing the importance of reporting over getting into fashion shows. Her advice for bloggers specifically?

“I think it’s about bringing something fresh and different to a blog, that’s not really about criticism or opinion. News is good because it’s something you have that nobody else has. If you can be truthful about it, without being shady about the sourcing, then I think it’s good.”

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JENICA-CROPPED

Street Style: Jenica Listens to Chopin and Loves Guatemala

Name:Jenica

Age: 25

Occupation: Photographer

How would you describe your style? Rural, with lots of central American influences, colorful.

What was the last thing you bought? Underwear.

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Fashion News Roundup: Miranda Kerr and Heidi Klum Are Hosting Dueling H’ween Parties, YSL Makes Scented Mascara, and PETA Wants Gaga to Go Green

Victoria’s Secret Models’ Dueling Halloween Parties: Current Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr is hosting a NYC Halloween soiree the same night as her predecessor and Halloween queen Heidi Klum’s annual bash. It’s like a Zoolander-esque walk-off, except they’ll be wearing funny costumes and probably won’t even see each other. The horror!! Mwahaha. {NY Post}

PETA Wants Gaga in a Lettuce Dress: PETA will design a dress of leafy greens, and is even offering to supply someone to spray the ensemble with water so it doesn’t wilt. How generous! {Styleite}

You Can Vote for British Style Icon of the Year: Once again, the British Fashion Council is letting us vote for our favo[u]rite Brit it-girl. Alexa Chung won last year, but there are a lot of other strong contenders and a few fresh faces this time around. Who shall it be? As Captain Planet would say, the power is YOURS! {Telegraph}

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Fashion Careers

Besleek.com is hiring a Sales and Marketing Representative!

BeSleek.com is a website that allows you to find expert fashion advice with the help of professional stylists. The agency is designed to help women develop their personal style while staying aware of trends and their body type. beSleek also created a shopping iPhone app that lists the best boutiques in major cities across North America. There’s a selection of fashionable boutiques (places, restaurants) and shopping itineraries made for helping tourists on their shopping trips.

As a young company we are looking for an enthusiastic Sales and Marketing Representative, who is excited about growing with our company and being instrumental in achieving that growth. The chosen candidate will be in charge of developing the New York City area. He or she will recruit new stores to add to the app as well as build (research, write) the shopping itineraries according to different themes.

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Entertainment

Ten Questions for Project Runway: The Finale

1. Where did they find these miniature workroom tables? No wonder everyone’s cutting patterns on the floor!

2. Uh, who actually wants their hair to look like patent leather?

3. Why can’t they fight over model castings like the designers used to do in Project Runway’s golden era?

4. Instead of breaking for two hours before heading to Lincoln Center, why couldn’t the designers just work through the night? That’s kind of how it works in real life.

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Six Things We Learned About Katie Grand From Her Wall Street Journal Profile

As one of fashion’s most prolific and influential stylists, collaborators and editors, Katie Grand has gotten some of the recognition she deserves in a new Wall Street Journal profile, in which she is said to be at the top of the fashion pyramid. It’s true. Her ability to take risks and make something look fresh, while knowing what will have mass appeal, has made brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Topshop and many others, what they are today. She’s also the editor-in-chief of LOVE, which launched in 2009 and has quickly become one of our own fashion bibles.

Katie‘s at the top of her game and doesn’t do anything she doesn’t want to (and gets paid pretty well despite that). From how much money she makes to celebrities who were mean to her, click through for six of the most interesting new things we learned about this fashion visionary.

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Watch: How the Amazing Christian Louboutin Barneys Windows Were Made

By Leah Chernikoff Friday, Oct 28, 2011 / 11:15 AM

Christian Louboutin: Celebrating 20 Years and the Launch of the Book from BARNEY'S NY/ Michelle Chu on Vimeo.

There’s something very satisfying about seeing how things get made. Remember that Sesame Street video where you see how a crayon gets made? It’s awesome. So we loved this video Barneys just released which reveals how their new, fantastic, Louboutin windows were constructed. They’re up to celebrate 20 years of Mr. Louboutin and his red soles. If you live in NYC these windows deserve a visit.
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Fashion Careers

Qi and sister company Ainsley is looking for Interns asap!

Qi and its sister company Ainsley are looking for interns for Design, Production, Marketing, and Sales/Merchandising asap!

Responsibilities include:
*Sourcing trims and fabrications
*Dip dying and handwork on garments
*Flat sketching and cadwork
*Organizing design studio
*Assist with design
*Assist with fabric sourcing
*Measuring garments
*Approving Lab dips
*Organizing line letters

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