“If you and I were 16th-century prostitutes wading through the Venetian filth, I could see a point to us balancing precariously on two blocks of wood.” –Lisa Armstrong wonders how clogs sneaked back into fashion.
A Century Strong: RIP Lena Horne. The singer and actress passed away last night. She was 92. {Jezebel} Say Cheese: Le Bon Marche’s launching an Ellen Von Unwerth exhibition, “Ellen’Cinéma,” in Paris this week. It includes shots of Marion Cotillard, Diane Kruger, and Monica Bellucci. So if you’re on your way to Cannes, make a Read more →
Express turns 30 years old this year, and they’ve assembled quite a party crew. Vogue will play host to the brand, with Gossip Girl‘s Ed Westwick and current Express faces Caroline Trentini and Chanel Iman. Elettra Weidemann’s also on the committee, which might mean she’ll pop up in an ad next season. The eclectic crew Read more →
Make your way to the Chelsea Flea Market on Saturday—25th Street between 6th & 7th—and see if you can find the following: 1. A rack full of vintage Thierry Mugler, mostly suits. 2. A basket full of lace tap pants. At last month’s eBay dinner, Annabel Tollman said they’re the one thing she can’t find Read more →
This morning, WWD reported that Piaget would kick off a viral campaign in honor of Posession’s 20th anniversary today. The newsy bit said Sienna Miller starred in a few images released both on Piaget’s homepage and Facebook account, as well as a promotional video in which she wore a few rings and strands of necklaces. Read more →
“You know, Jay-Z’s got 99 problems, but this bitch ain’t one of them.” –Fashion icon Betty White can’t wait to host SNL tomorrow night with musical guest Jay-Z.
Try to picture the scene: Early evening in the living room of a private apartment in the residential 7th arrondissement, a dozen sweaty woman are lying on the floor attempting sit-ups, all dressed in identical pink Reebok Freestyle and Colette t-shirts. A bizarre 80s commercial? Flashdance 2? No, this is the Parisian’s boutique way of Read more →
The designer turned stylist turned successful fashion photographer answered our questions about what it’s like to transition careers within the fashion industry. Fashionista: What are all of the jobs you’ve had in fashion? Frances Tulk-Hart: I started off wanting to be a fashion designer and interned at Oscar De La Renta and Betsey Johnson. I Read more →
Surprise, Surprise: Olivier Zahm likes to sext during meetings, but sometimes, when that’s not satisfactory enough, he needs to step outside to make a “love call.” And if you’re the girl on the other end of that call and you don’t leave your meeting to answer, he’s offended. {NYMag} Bling Advice: Men and jewelry. If Read more →
It might be May, but fashion’s diving head first into fall. Pants and jackets should hit shelves next month, September cover girls are probably being discussed and most houses have started, if not finished, shooting their fall ad campaigns. Ricardo Tisci cast a co-ed crew for his runway last season, and he’s carried the theme Read more →
