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Wednesday May 12th, 2010

Pitti Has Its Eye on Alex Wang, Joseph Altuzarra

Pitti Has Its Eye on Alex Wang, Joseph Altuzarra

Pitti Imagine hosted a lunch yesterday during which CEO Raffaello Napoleone outlined plans for this year’s trade show. It kicks off June 15th, in Florence, and will be marked by three main events: a runway show starring Raf Simons’ first full menswear collection for Jil Sander, a presentation of Haider Ackerman’s clothes and a solo Read more →

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Published at 4:00 PM
Fashion News Roundup:  Cat McNeil Does H&M, Chanel Owns St. Tropez & Dawson Does Cosmo (Seriously)
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Cat McNeil Does H&M, Chanel Owns St. Tropez & Dawson Does Cosmo (Seriously)

Summer Lovin’: Catherine McNeil’s on the cover of H&M’s summer magazine. She shares the inside with Noah Mills, and it’s shot by Alexi Lubomirski. {FashionGoneRogue} Danger Zone: Noémie Lenoir, who landed a French Vogue cover last year, attempted suicide this weekend outside of Paris. As of last night, she’s in stable condition. {DailyMail} Vroom Vroom: Read more →

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Published at 12:00 PM

Tuesday May 11th, 2010

Banana Republic Must Think Their ‘Lorenz’ Necklace is Pretty Clever
Adventures in Copyright

Banana Republic Must Think Their ‘Lorenz’ Necklace is Pretty Clever

Meet Banana Republic‘s ‘Lorenz’ necklace. It costs $79.50. It has silver chains wrapped with gold mesh and a few rhinestones. Thoughts of Fenton/Fallon might cross your mind—it’s like a cheaper, flimsier version of the popular mixed medium jewelry—but really this idea’s spread far and wide, right? The problem is Banana Republic’s named their necklace the Read more →

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Published at 7:15 PM
Seven Questions for Gigi Burris

Seven Questions for Gigi Burris

You’ve probably heard Gigi Burris‘ name already—Rihanna wore one of her hats in W, they’ve been featured in Self Service, Elle, The Last Magazine and even on Ugly Betty. But who is she and where’d she come from? We asked. Fashionista: So, you’re a milliner? Gigi Burris: I recently graduated from Parsons School of Design, Read more →

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Published at 1:00 PM
Mark Fast Snags an ANDAM Nomination

Mark Fast Snags an ANDAM Nomination

Bryanboy’s just tweeted congratulations to this year’s ANDAM nominees. They’re not even listed on the foundation’s site yet, but they sound more than plausible (and incredibly international): Francesco Scognamiglio, Mark Fast, Alexandre Vauthier, Bouchra Jarrar, Calla Haynes and Hakaan Yildirim. Carine Roitfeld leads this year’s judging panel with Alber Elbaz, Hilary Alexander, Colette’s Sarah Lerfel, Read more →

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Published at 11:00 AM
Showstudio Will Grant Your Lady Gaga Wishes

Showstudio Will Grant Your Lady Gaga Wishes

On May 30th, Showstudio will livestream an interview with Lady Gaga for their In Camera series. Penny Martin, Showstudio’s former Editor-in-Chief (and now The Gentlewoman‘s EIC) kicked off the first question in the past—previous subjects include Alexander McQueen, Kate Moss, Jeurgen Teller, Vivienne Westwood, and Bjork— before handing over the floor to readers and viewers. Read more →

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Published at 10:00 AM