Archive for November 2011

Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day: Franca Sozzani Takes on the Pope

By Hayley Phelan Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 / 7:02 PM

Pope Benedict XVI goes to Africa and speaks about the value of women, the need for their emancipation, and the importance of achieving equality between men and women. Holy Father, wouldn’t it be more important that the Church started taking action instead of theorizing? There are many missions and laymen running foundations that help women restore their dignity within a society that keeps neglecting them. They lack the funds to build houses and create job opportunities. If, as you have rightly said, on November 13, charity is compulsory, could the Church donate some of its many treasures to help improving so many wretched lives? Moreover, I agree with you, Holy Father, that AIDS sufferers have the right to be respected and receive cures especially in Africa, where the disease is most widely spread. So why not taking into consideration again measures of prevention and protection?

–Franca Sozzani took to Vogue Italia’s website to vent her frustration about the Pope, Italy’s government and, a little strangely, sexting. Read more »

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Entertainment

The Muppets Premieres Tomorrow So We Recast the Movie With the Muppets’ Fashion Doppelgangers

Last night we had the pleasure of attending a pre-screening of The Muppets, which officially opens tomorrow (many thanks to Bliss Spa for the mani and movie!) Anyway, it was brilliant. The producers of this flick are obviously big fans of the Muppets, and they’ve treated their subjects with complete affection, and tossed in a heavy dose of nostalgia (try not to cry during the Piggy/Kermit “Rainbow Connection” duet). The humor is cheesy, but with a clever wink at the audience, and the celeb cameos are inspired. Emily Blunt reprises her The Devil Wears Prada role as the snarky fashion assistant (albeit with wackier hair) to Mlle. Piggy, who is a plus-size editor at Vogue Paris. How controversial. Anyway, we won’t spoil the sweet moments of the movie. You should go stand in line and see it first thing tomorrow.

The protaganists go through a bit of angst in the middle of the film and sing a song called, “Am I a Man or am I a Muppet?” Why choose? We think there’s a little of both in all of us. So, to that end, we present our favorite Muppets and the fashion people who could play them. Or vice versa.

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  • Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 / 6:29 PM
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Magazines

Filipa Fino Tells Us Why Her New Online Mag Fino File Won’t Be Like Vogue

After 11 years at Vogue, most recently serving as the mag’s senior accessories editor, Filipa Fino is leaving the glossy world behind for digital, or, as she describes it, ‘the wild wild west.’ While the circumstances surrounding Fino’s departure from Vogue last June made headlines for the wrong reasons (was she fired? WWD insinuated there was “inappropriate behavior” while Fino denied any rumors of her firing to Page Six), her newest venture, an online mag devoted to accessories, should eclipse that bad buzz. Fino is one of the first, as she would say ‘old-school,’ glossy vets (from Vogue no less) to break off to compete with blogs and fashion sites run by relative newbies. And that makes us sit up straight and take notice.

Fino File will be a monthly online magazine with an e-commerce component that is set to launch before the fall shows in February. There will also be a weekly newsletter of sorts (it’s in the works) emailed out to subscribers featuring shopping tips and things that catch Fino’s eye. But she’s releasing a holiday gift guide on November 28 as a teaser of what’s to come–it will feature wish lists from Tory Burch, Narciso Rodriguez and Prabal Gurung as well as Fino’s own expertly curated gift picks. We got on the phone with Fino who was refreshingly candid about why she decided to make the jump to digital and why Vogue can’t keep up.

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Entertainment

Carolina Herrera Will Sell the Wedding Dress She Designed for Bella Swan in Twilight: Breaking Dawn

Bella and Edward better stay together through 2012. It has just been announced that Carolina Herrera plans to produce the dress she designed for Kristen Stewart’s character in Breaking Dawn, just as Vera Wang did for the slightly less fictional wedding of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries.

It’s a risky move given all of this year’s high-profile breakups, but perhaps 2012 will be the year of staying together. Though, in all seriousness, we bet there are a lot of ladies out there who would love nothing more than to walk down the aisle in Bella Swan’s wedding dress. Carolina told Reuters,

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Magazines

Elle Fanning, Kirsten Dunst and a Bear Star in A Magazine #11 Curated by the Mulleavys

By Dhani Mau Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 / 4:00 PM

A muse to Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy (and me), Elle Fanning is seen here in a shot from the latest issue of A Magazine, which the Mulleavys guest-curated. Bill Owens photographed Fanning for an editorial inspired by Kate and Laura’s experience growing up in California, a theme they’ve been really into lately. They posted this wonderful image of Fanning in a teal dress from their one-off Pitti W collection on their Facebook page today with the following message: Read more »

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Beauty

Daphne Guinness’s New M.A.C Collection Is Inspired by ‘Pigeon’s Blood’ and Outer Space

When it was announced that Daphne Guinness would be teaming up with M.A.C to bring us a 24-piece cosmetics line we were expecting an over-the-top collection from the skunk-haired, crazy-platform-wearing style icon. I mean, come on, this is Daphne Guinness after all!

But much to our surprise and delight the collection looks extremely wearable. Flattering, even. There are pretty pink blushes, brown eyeliners, deep red and mauve lipsticks and shimmery-looking brown, beige and purple powders–”colors [that are] as sophisticated, authentic and refined as Daphne herself,” the press release reads.

This mix of wearable colors is especially surprising, given where the collection began–with Guinness’ spit.

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Webvertorial

Do You Wear Glasses? Switch Up Your Look in A Snap with LOOKMATIC

By Fashionista Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 / 2:45 PM

LOOKMATIC, the eyewear e-tailer formerly known as SpexClub, introduce their newly branded e-shop, bringing the hottest eyewear to the bespectacled set. Take it from someone who knows: it’s hard in these streets for those visually impaired fashionistas. It can be quite a feat to find stylish, inexpensive frames for prescription lenses once you grow weary of sporting the same look.

Joe Cole, the brand’s Executive Creative Director says, “LOOKMATIC presents eyewear as an accessory, not just a necessity, [and] is inspired by personal style and accessibility – everyone should be able to afford to change their ‘look’ with multiple pairs of beautiful prescription eyewear.”

LOOKMATIC offers a wide selection of chic handmade frames in a variety of shapes. There is something for everyone (even the guys)– whether you’re the trendy sort, or you prefer a more classic look. Plus, they offer a “virtual try-on” feature, allowing you to see what you’d look like in your frames before purchasing.

At just $88 for a pair complete with your prescription lenses, now there’s no reason not to have multiple frames in your arsenal. Check out LOOKMATIC.com to see the endless options.

WANG-CLOSER-CROPPED

Street Style: Wang Prefers Dialogue to Music

Name: Wang

Occupation: Designer

How would you describe your style? Dark with grace.

What was the last thing you bought? Air. I have a cold, so I’m trying to breathe in some fresh air.

What is currently on your iPod? BBC news. I prefer to listen to dialogue, rather than music.

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Buy Pippa Middleton’s Bridesmaid Dress at Net-A-Porter, Naomi Campbell is an Editor, and Get Ready for the Sweet Valley High Movie!

Pippa Middleton’s Bridesmaid Dress For Sale: Alexander McQueen is making versions of Pippa Middleton’s bridesmaid dress available to the masses through Net-A-Porter for $3,100. For now, it’s only available for order on their UK site, but soon, for e-shoppers around the globe can buy a dress cut to look like you have a booty when you really don’t. Yay for Sarah Burton’s expert tailoring! {People}

Stella McCartney to Show at LFW: While her regular collection is set to show in Paris on March 5, in honor of the 2012 London Olympics, Stella McCartney has designed a capsule collection to show during London Fashion Week. The designer’s schedule is chock full of events that week, including a store opening. Looks like Ms. McCartney is going to be very busy in the upcoming months! {WWD subscription required}

Jessica Simpson to Shed Baby Weight for Weight Watchers: Singer, actress, and clothing line mogul Jessica Simpson is in talks with Weight Watchers, negotiating a $4 million contract to drop a “significant amount of weight” in the year after she has her baby. We can’t knock her hustle–if we had to quickly lose all those pounds, we’d definitely want to get paid for it! {Us Weekly}

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Collaboration

Here are the 10 Best and Weirdest Things For Sale at Gaga’s Workshop at Barneys

While a Gaga appearance, drinks, and a party are all well and good, the holidays are all about, um, buying things. You’ll have ample opportunity to do that either online or in person at Gaga’s Workshop; the goodies managed to charm us. The merch was quirky, sometimes a little tacky, and yet surprisingly nostalgic and sweet. It was also sort of Dr. Seussian, which we liked. Click through to see our weirdest picks from the offerings, which you can purchase on Barneys website now.

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Collaboration

Lady Gaga Fetes the Opening of Her Workshop at Barneys In Custom Chanel

By Cheryl Wischhover Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 / 12:08 PM

Photo: Neilson Barnard

Last night Lady Gaga was on hand in NYC to cut the ribbon of her highly anticipated Gaga’s Workshop at Barneys. Sadly, we missed Gaga’s giant-scissors-wielding entrance, but she clearly owned that custom-designed-by-Karl-Lagerfeld Chanel hoop-skirted ball gown.

After a quick sweep through the crowd (and a kiss for a lucky Bryanboy, who was wearing an enormous yellow feathered coat) Lady Gaga was gone, leaving behind a party loaded with blue and pink cocktails and a huge room full of Gaga-themed holiday goodies. Read more »

News

Watch: Fans Camping Out for Versace for H&M are Mistaken for Occupy Wall Street Protesters

By Leah Chernikoff Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 / 11:15 AM

Meet Michael, a die-hard Versace for H&M fan who camped out for 22 hours outside the Fifth Ave. H&M store in New York for the chance to be one of the first to shop the collection (he was 8th on line). The Cut gave him a flip cam to document his wait. Michael, understandably, gets annoyed with all the people asking him what he’s waiting for, but takes it in stride. “That’s what you deal with when you’re a dedicated fan,” he said. “This is a collaboration that doesn’t come around every day.” Some people even thought the Versace for H&M fanatics on line were Occupy Wall Street protesters. “A lot of people are asking us if we are part of the Occupy Wall Street political things that is going on and I don’t understand why they’re asking us,” Michael said. “Cause we don’t got no tents.”

But it all worked out for Michael in the end. Read more »