When, in 2007, I asked Faran Krentcil, Fashionista’s founding editor, if I could write a few posts a day for the site while I applied to grad school, she sat me down and gave me an hour long lecture on how, unless I wanted to cover the war, I didn’t need a masters in journalism. “Stick around here for a bit,” she said, “and see what happens.”
Which I did, and ridiculous, amazing, crazy things have happened.
I’ve cried my way through a Marc Jacobs’ show and giggled throughout Chanel’s. I’ve met people whom I’ve admired since I was 13 and decided that it’s ok to drop $30 on a magazine because I see the hard work that goes into it. I’ve probably spent more time looking at models than any young woman should, but I can tell them all apart! I’ve also had the chance to write about whatever I want, however nutty the topic may be, and I’ve learned more than you can possibly imagine. I’ve also enjoyed a front row seat to the kind of insane ascension of fashion blogs and online media in this industry, but, not to get too sentimental, it’s the people I’ve met who’ve made my time at Fashionista so incredible. Read more »
Few magazines have conquered the internet like those under Jefferson Hack’s Dazed umbrella.
DazedDigital‘s one of the top magazine sites in the UK, and though AnOther magazine’s site launched quietly just a few months ago it’s offered a consistent stream of original content on brand with the magazine (one of our favorites).
Now, they’re building upon their success with digital cover stars, a feature in which they profile those worthy of a print cover. But everything’s online only which means both film and pictures can play a part in the interview. Read more »
The Face That Launched: Constance Jablonski’s rolls around in a seriously colorful wardrobe for Daniel Jackson in Vogue China. {FashionGoneRogue}
Somewhere LiLo’s Crying: Michelle Williams and Naomi Watts are both set to play Marilyn Monroe in different films. The Post points out that Michelle’s playing Marilyn while Katie Holmes plays Jackie—oh the ways in which Dawson’s Creek just keeps going and going! {NYPost}
Love It or Hate It: The debate over just how stylish Carey Mulligan is continues to rage. This look, however, is perfect, and she should probably stick to a wardrobe of Prada and Miu Miu, because she always looks great in it (even if, at times, it’s not quite event appropriate). {Style} Read more »
Zac Posen used to throw grand nighttime runway shows in the Bryant Park tents, until he scaled back to intimate morning affairs in the Altman Building, but now he’s going even farther back in the other direction and planning to show his SS11 collection in Paris.
Why? He says, “they understand my clothes.” They being the Parisians, which means we, being the Americans, don’t get it.
The thing is, Zac’s company’s just barely back on track after a very, very, shaky time. Between Target, Z-Spoke and the Chelsea apartment building he had a hand in, they’re probably in a better financial place than they’ve been in a couple of years, but that doesn’t mean they should spend all of that money on a Parisian extravaganza.
Even if his clothes are selling better in France, or Europe, than they are in the States, he’s better off staging a small presentation in whichever city he pleases and abandoning a proper show altogether. Plus, Zac, we get your clothes—and we love them.
Last month Kate Spade announced they were launching a new fragrance, Twirl, their first since 2002. They’re going for young and hip this time around, under Deborah Lloyd’s creative direction. Elissa Santisi styled Lonneke Engel and dozens of dancers for the jazz inspired shoot at the Box. The print ads will debut at the end of the summer, but we’re thrilled to premiere a behind the scenes peek at the shoot in action.
“Lagerfeld had cast the show with a slightly more curvaceous model named Crystal Renn, not seen on any Chanel catwalk before. This in itself was groundbreaking for the house, but there was also the return of personality models encouraged to be themselves instead of robotic look-alikes.” –André Leon Talley on Chanel’s resort show. (We’d like to add our own emphasis to “slightly more curvaceous.” Is it our imagination or have Crystal Renn’s curves been shrinking?)
Bundled: Everything about this image screams summer. Jem Mitchell shot Fei Fei Sun for the June issue of Vogue China. Now if only the sun would come out and we could swipe our pink lipstick, all would be swell. {Models}
Break-up: PR Consulting and Balenciaga have parted ways after 12 years together. Both claim it was an amicable split, but of course no one believes that. Leave your theories after the jump! {WWD}
In It to Win It: Racked is giving away a bunch of Marc Jacobs’ new BookMarc branded merchandise—pencils, notebooks and other unnecessary, but super cute school supplies. {Racked}
Hippie Chicks: It’s bathing suit season somewhere in the world, so Vogue is ready with your must-haves which apparently means anything tie-dye. Works for us. {Vogue} Read more »
Kate Hudson‘s the last starlet we’d peg for a beauty campaign—fresh faced is probably the first thing that comes to mind when looking at her.
She’s the ultimate California girl with natural (perfect) blonde hair, blue eyes, shiny skin, and maybe a swipe of lip gloss.
We guess that’s why she chose Almay, “Almay is known for its fresh, effortless approach to beauty,” she said in a statement.
She’ll do all of the usual work: commercials, print ads and online campaigns, as well as participate in philanthropic initiatives spearheaded by the company (which is owned by Revlon).
But really it’s a massive win for Almay, whose current face Elaine Irwin Mellencamp (as in John) targets a completely different, and much older market. No one talks about Almay, but everyone talks about Kate Hudson.
The Cannes film festival kicked off yesterday, and though we’re still basking in the glow of Chanel’s breezy resort show, real life movie stars have moved up the coast of France, where Diane Kruger has some competition.
Cate Blanchett‘s there to premiere Robin Hood, she always aces the red carpet, and Alexander McQueen can do no wrong. So if the latter really did handpick this dress for the former, no wonder it’s perfect. The black and silver gown technically stemmed from his pre-fall collection, and it featured an eagle sweeping across the bodice. Read more »
Two months ago, Derek Blasberg released his first book, Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady which means he’s a) embarked on a whirlwind book tour hosted by starlets across the country b) enjoyed even more attention than usual and c) gone from a successful freelance fashion writer to a New York Times bestselling author.
But what, exactly, does he do all day? How does he balance the work with the travel with the parties with the self-promotion with the fashion weeks with the friends? Does he read the stuff that’s written about him—from Eric Wilson to Gawker? Does he care what people think about him? Is it fashion or writing that’s his first love?
We wanted to know. So we took him to breakfast and asked all of our questions, some of which he liked, some of which he hated, but all of which he answered. In conclusion, we got the idea that he’d like to be taken more seriously, without taking himself too seriously. Read more »
“I don’t know if that Parisian girl even still exists. I mean, stand on a corner in Paris for fifteen minutes and all you see is the stupid denim.” –Carven’s Guillaume Henry talks to Lynn Yaeger about French vs. American style.
When, in 2007, I asked Faran Krentcil, Fashionista’s founding editor, if I could write a few posts a day for the site while I applied to grad school, she sat me down and gave me an hour long lecture on how, unless I wanted to cover the war, I didn’t need a masters in journalism. “Stick around here for a bit,” she said, “and see what happens.”
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