Archive for December 2011

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UPDATED: Report: Kardashian Fashion Produced in Chinese Sweatshops with Child Labor

The Kardashian fashion empire has come under fire as many of the family’s branded and endorsed products are reportedly made in Chinese sweatshops where workers, some as young as 16, are subjected to inhumane conditions, according to Star magazine.

A number of factories connected to the Kardashians are being investigated by human-rights watchdog organizations, Star is reporting. “The Kardashians are in bed with some pretty bad people,” Charles Kernaghan, the executive director of the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights, told the mag. Guangdong, the region in China where the factories in question are located, is “a scary place,” according to Kernaghan, a leading authority on labor conditions in China. Factory workers reportedly earn as little as $1 an hour, toiling up to 84 hours a week in conditions that are akin to “minimum-security prisons.” To put things into perspective, the Kardashians earn around $65 million a years.

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Fashion Is Fun

Watch: Baptiste Giabiconi Make Out in New Video “One Night in Paradise”

By Hayley Phelan Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 / 7:00 PM


Were you eagerly awaiting Baptiste Giabiconi‘s follow-up single to his hit “Showtime”? Yes? Well then you’re in luck because the model-turned-singer has just released a teaser for his new music video for super-original song “One Night In Paradise” (via Styleite). I know, where does he come up with this stuff? Dude is a lyrical genius.
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Campaigns

Spring 2012 Campaign Roundup: More Donna Karan and Versace, Plus DSquared2 and Jean Paul Gaultier

By Jihan Forbes Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 / 6:30 PM

Shots from Donna Karan’s, Versace‘s, DSquared2′s, and Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring 2012 campaigns have trickled in! Click through to enjoy Gisele Bundchen, dangerously close to wetting her leather purse in a swimming pool, Adriana Lima posing as the lone Brazilian in Haiti, and other follies from some of our favorite designers.

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Fashion Is Fun

The Year in Middletons: The Best Pippa and Kate Moments From 2011

What with the whole marrying a prince and shooting to international fame thing, I think it’s safe to say that 2011 was a pretty damn good year to be a Middleton.

But besides the obvious (fairy-tale wedding, designers vying to dress them, etc), Kate and Pippa triumphed in several other ways: They set trends, broke records (or helped to), traveled the globe, and had thousands of women doing lunges and squats in an effort to get that perfect Middleton bum.

Read on to relive the best Middleton moments from 2011.

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Campaigns

Mariacarla Boscono Looks Like a High Fashion Lisbeth Salander in YSL’s Spring Campaign

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


After nine seasons of glossy ad campaigns shot by Inez & Vindoodh, YSL’s Stefano Pilati has decided to go a different route for the Spring 2012 campaign–and with a different photographer too, reports WWD.

Pilati tapped David Sims to shoot the moody campaign, featuring a punky-looking Mariacarla Boscono–a huge departure from last year’s colorful and light-filled Spring campaign with Arizona Muse. Could it be the Lisbeth Salander effect? Read more »

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Reviews

Boy by Band of Outsiders Pre-Fall 2012: Diane Keaton Circa Manhattan Gets an Update

What New York girl doesn’t dream of one day owning a wardrobe that’s as cool and self-possessed as Diane Keaton’s in Manhattan?

Well thanks to BOY by Band of Outsiders‘ Pre-Fall collection, that dream can be your reality (provided you have a fat wallet too, of course). Designer Scott Sternberg said he had Keaton in mind when designing the collection, which is chockfull of tomboy separates, and librarian-chic skirt suits and dresses. “I was re-watching Manhattan for like the 15th time,” he said. “And that way of dressing that you see in Diane Keaton’s character – corduroy suits, button ups, a certain type of plaid, a high neck, etc. – just seemed really fresh, or close to it…certainly in need of an update but the nice start of an idea about dressing for the fall.”

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There’s a Hunger Games Parody Nail Polish Line and It’s Hilarious

We’re all Hunger Games fanatics here at Fashionista, so it is with some degree of glee that I write this. All good concepts ultimately get a parody (like Star Wars got Space Balls and Lord of the Rings got this amazing Jack Black parody.) The Hunger Games is no exception, earning a spoof called The Hunger But Mainly Death Games–you can watch the trailer here.

While we are pretty used to seeing movie tie-in merch for pretty much everything these days, I can agree that perhaps a nail polish line based on a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world seems a bit silly. (See Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket at left as the “face” of the real collection, via Racked.) So did the Hunger Games parody people, who just released their own line of nail polish in response. And it is brilliant. With names like Nervous Tribute Yellow and specialty bottles, it rivals anything that, you know, actual cosmetics companies produce. Click through to see the “collection” (warning–it’s a little gross.)

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Street Style: Gigi Guerra Is on a Siberia Kick

Name: Gigi Guerra

Occupation: Marketing Director at Madewell

How would you describe your style? A bit of a mish-mash—nothing really matches.

What are you currently obsessed with? Dead-of-winter-Russia Dr. Zhivago style: tweedy wool capes, headscarves, prim dresses, tons of layers, giant furry hats. I’m on a Siberia kick. Maybe I’m just missing the snow this year.

What’s your motto? Take risks. And try a print or two.

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Fashion Careers

Cynthia Vincent is looking for Sales Associates!

The Cynthia Vincent flagship boutique in NoLiTa is currently looking to add full & part-time sales associates to the growing team. We are seeking experienced, dependable, and creative sales associates who are passionate about the brand. Ideal candidates have the ability to drive sales while at the same time creating a fun and professional atmosphere.

Skills Required:
· 1-2 years minimum retail experience in high end contemporary sales.
· Strong knowledge/experience in the fashion industry
· Professional references required
· Existing client book preferred

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Eva Hoeke Resigns as Editor-in-Chief of Jackie Magazine in Wake of Rihanna Scandal, Blames America for her Use of the N-Word

Eva Hoeke, Editor-in-Chief of Jackie magazine, has resigned today over the backlash caused by a feature in their December issue labeling pop singer Rihanna as the “ultimate n***ab*tch.” Parlour magazine, who originally published the story, got hold of the press release which includes a few questionable parting words from Ms. Hoeke, whose resignation will take effect immediately:

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Bill Cunningham to Receive Excellence Award, Justin Bieber May Cover V’s Music Issue, and Joan Smalls Teaches Guys How to Dress

Bill Cunningham to Receive Excellence Award: Bill Cunningham will be honored with the Carnegie Hall Media of Excellence award April 23 for his 50 years covering fashion and his role in inspiring philanthropy. Congratulations! We wonder if he’ll be snapping photos at his own event? {WWD (Subscription required)}

Justin Bieber to Cover Next Month’s V? Just when you thought Bieber fever was breaking, word on the street is the teen crooner will cover the magazine’s first ever Music Issue, set to release January 2012. It will never end. {NYPost}

Wilson Phillips Reality TV Show Coming Soon: And now, for a dose of sweet 90s nostalgia: Wilson Phillips: Still Holding On will be coming to your TV in April, thanks to the TV Guide network. All three band members will be featured on the show, chronicling their comeback. Now if our economy could have a ’90s style comeback, all would be well in the world.{ELLE}

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Fashion Careers

HGTV Magazine Needs Interns for the Spring Semester!

HGTV Magazine, a new Hearst publication that launched in October, is looking for an editorial, art/photo and style/home interns for the spring 2012 semester in their New York City office.

EDITORIAL INTERN – Responsibilities will include researching, reporting and fact-checking in addition to administrative duties and other assignments.

When applying please be sure to include with your resume a brief cover letter describing your background and interest in the internship, 2 to 3 clips or writing samples, as well as which days you are available. The ideal candidate will be available at least three days per week and will have a love of all things home/lifestyle-related, and the HGTV network, too!

ART/PHOTO INTERN – Responsibilities include light photo research, invoicing, printing/calling in photographer and stylist portfolios, requesting high-res images, shopping for props and other administrative duties.

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