Archive for November 2011

Collaboration

Updated: Here Are the Rules for Shopping the Versace for H&M Collection When It Goes On Sale This Week

We all know what happened recently with Missoni for Target–that collection disappeared instantly, online shoppers got $25 consolation gift cards instead of cute zigzagged coffee cups, and items showed up on eBay for exorbitant prices.

H&M has always tried to prevent this type of run on its collaborations by laying down rules in advance and allowing very controlled access to the collections. (It also helps that they don’t have e-commerce. You have to be really committed to get out of your warm bed to stand in line at 4am). The Versace for H&M collection goes on sale November 17 in London (it will be available November 19 stateside), and the Telegraph is reporting on H&M’s rules for engagement. If you think you can waltz in and grab five of those pink silk dresses, think again.

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Magazines

For Their 20th Anniversary, Dazed & Confused Let Old Cover Stars (Like Kate Moss and Pharrell) Pick New Ones

By Hayley Phelan Monday, Nov 14, 2011 / 11:15 AM

Dazed & Confused has just released four of the 20 covers they’ll be putting out for its 20th anniversary edition and, unsurprisingly, they are awesome.

Shot by the mag’s co-founder and photographer Rankin, each cover features new portraits of iconic past cover stars and, on the gatefold pull out, a rising star nominated by the cover star. In other words, it’s like two covers for the price of one! Read more »

Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day: Manolo Blahnik Doesn’t Think John Galliano Would Return to Dior After Being So ‘Badly Treated’

By Leah Chernikoff Monday, Nov 14, 2011 / 10:30 AM

“Franca Sozzani once said something about John Galliano that I thought was perfect. She said that ‘Dior’s solution and salvation would be to bring back that man,’–and I agree. Of course he would never do that after being so badly treated. What he said was horrific, but said under the influence of drugs and alcohol–that is no reason to destroy talent.”

–Manolo Blahnik to Vogue UK, about the possibility of Galliano returning to Dior. Read more »

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Magazines

Elle Fanning Is Annoyed That She Can’t Steal Dakota’s Clothes Anymore (Plus Check Out the Fanning Sisters’ Gorgeous Editorial in W)

As we reported last week, sisters of the moment Elle and Dakota Fanning are W‘s December cover girls. Along with a less blurry image of the gorgeous, ethereal cover, we now have the full spread styled by Lori Goldstein and shot by Mario Sorrenti. There’s also a lovely interview by Lynn Hirschberg–two separate ones in fact–in which the girls dish about borrowing each other’s clothes, working at such a young age and how fashion-obsessed Elle reacted to being invited to the Chanel couture show.

Click through for the best bits from the interview and to see the “fabulous Fannings” wearing Chanel couture and looking super pretty in the editorial.

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Accessories

Tamara Mellon Leaves Jimmy Choo

Big changes are afoot at Jimmy Choo. The company is celebrating a milestone 15th anniversary this year–but in a surprising turn of events, Choo co-founder and chief creative officer Tamara Mellon–who was also the face of the brand–is leaving the company.

Mellon isn’t the only one leaving, either. Joshua Shulman, the CEO, has also resigned, WWD is reporting. This all comes in the wake of the footwear company’s acquisition by Labelux last May.

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Beauty

Ten Tips From Makeup Artist Pat McGrath on How to Make the Spring 2012 Runway Looks Work in Real Life

Considering that Pat McGrath is the originator of a lot of runway makeup trends, you definitely sit up and listen when she decides to talk about those trends. (She was responsible for the looks at Givenchy, Prada, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, and Balenciaga this past season, to name just a few.) On Friday afternoon, CoverGirl held an event featuring Pat McGrath (CoverGirl’s Global Creative Design Director) and the brand’s new face, model Jessica Stam, who was perfection in a lace dress and a full-on face of glamorous makeup. The purpose of the gathering? To discuss the beauty trends from the recent spring 2012 runways and how mere mortals can recreate these looks and make them work for real life.

Here are ten tips we picked up, from Pat’s secret for perfect brows, to how to do a metallic lip:

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New Mom Alert: Julia Restoin-Roitfeld is Pregnant! (Which Means Carine Will Be a Grandma)

Pre-order that Givenchy diaper bag because Julia Restoin-Roitfeld is three months pregnant, Page Six is reporting (Roitfeld apparently announced the news on Facebook). And just in case you’re wondering what three months pregnant looks like, that’s a photo of Julia at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show a couple of nights ago in a tight black dress looking better than ever.

This is the first child for Julia and her male-model beau, Robert Konjic, and the first grandchild for Carine Roitfeld.

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Best Dressed

Best Dressed: Emma Stone in Carven, Freida Pinto in Michael Angel and More

By Alaina Hernandez Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 / 8:02 PM

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Fashion Careers

Looking For a Job or Internship In Fashion? Our Career Center Has a Ton Of Opportunities For You!

By Jihan Forbes Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 / 12:46 PM

We’ve got internships galore, whether you’re interested in working at CA Creative, a talent agency like The Magnet Agency, or one of Page Daily’s many openings in graphic design, PR, and more. We’ve also got info on a full-time fashion editing position at Who What Wear.

Check out our careers page to get the skinny on all available fashion positions!

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Sales

Racked Dealfeed: Tibi, Gant, Original Penguin and More!

Tibi
Deal: Up to 70% off dresses and other womenswear. Applies online as well.
When/Where: Wednesday, November 9 through Friday, November 11. Weds noon—7pm, Thurs 10am—7pm, Fri 10am—3pm. Happy Monkey Studio, 348 W. 36th St between 8th and 9th Aves, ground floor (212-290-5306)
Link: www.tibi.com
Ends: Friday, 11 Nov 2011

Gant
Deal: 80% off preppy men’s and women’s fall and winter gear, including full size runs for women.
When/Where: Wednesday, November 9 through Friday, November 11. Weds—Thurs 8:30am—6:30pm, Fri 8:30am—5pm. 20 W. 55th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves, 11th floor (212-230-1949)
Link: us.gant.com
Ends: Friday, 11 Nov 2011

Lafayette 148
Deal: Tops for $35-$45, skirts and shorts for $45, dresses and cashmere for $65, and shearling coats for $175.
When/Where: Thursday, November 10 through Friday, November 11. Thurs 9am—7pm, Fri 9am—6pm. 148 Lafayette St between Howard and Grand Sts (646-922-1799)
Link: www.lafayette148ny.com
Ends: Friday, 11 Nov 2011

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Magazines

Charlize Theron Is Standing in the Ocean On Vogue‘s December Cover

By Cheryl Wischhover Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 / 9:20 AM

December’s Vogue, covered by the always-stunning Charlize Theron (who has a movie called Young Adult coming out in December), just surfaced (thanks, Fashion Spot)! (UPDATE: We’ve put up the original cover, courtesy of Vogue.com) While we haven’t seen it yet and can’t confirm, the actress was apparently shot by Annie Leibovitz and is wearing spring 2012 Calvin Klein Collection. The editorials inside sound like they’ll be gorgeous, too. Read more »

Fashion Is Fun

Happy 11/11/11…It’s Corduroy Appreciation Day!

By Nora Crotty Friday, Nov 11, 2011 / 7:00 PM


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