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Thursday September 16th, 2010

New and IMPROVD: Conceptual Wearables
Fashion Week

New and IMPROVD: Conceptual Wearables

It’s no secret that neutrals are having their day, which means that the focus is on texture. IMPROVD takes an extreme, in-depth look at this from not one, but several innovative angles. On Tuesday, designer Valentino Vettori presented portraits by Yellana Yemchuk of a “carefully curated sampling of dynamic women” wearing a variety of black, white, and beige looks from the collection.

Guests were then invited to get up-close and personal with the pieces, hung throughout the incredible indoor/outdoor space at The Standard Hotel. The night hit its peak with a special performance by recording artist Sky Ferreira and Daniel Merriweather, following showings of Yemchuk’s film interpretation of the looks in motion on ballerinas. And with texture-heavy textiles like these, motion suits them–the looks were distressed, over-dyed, and much more.

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Published at 11:00 AM
Paola Hernandez’s Dress Your Self
Fashion Week

Paola Hernandez’s Dress Your Self

Those familiar with Paola Hernandez know better than to cast off any of her collections as “just clothes”– well-thought-out, highly intellectual concepts are the trademark of the Mexico native. Her Spring 2011 line, entitled “Dress Your Self,” was of course no exception. Paola followed up her last collection with what she described as a series of basics that “draw attention to the subject wearing them.” When she and I had last met, she had described her urge to create a collection that, when worn, would set the wearer apart from the crowd even when the viewer was walking behind them on a crowded street.

And, to be sure, some of the items she showed on Tuesday night did include subtle but intriguing detailing on the reverse side. While black was overwhelmingly dominant, I’m certainly not complaining–the entire collection was chic and wearable, and I’m not embarrassed to say that I’m now pining for more than one of Paola’s adorable outfits (can we talk about that cape?!).

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Published at 10:30 AM

Friday August 20th, 2010

Historic Meets Handmade: The Best Vintage Shops On Etsy
Shopping

Historic Meets Handmade: The Best Vintage Shops On Etsy

Vintage shopping is an exhausting (yet rewarding!) indulgence for even the most fashion-forward folks. But what if you want a sweet retro find and don’t have time to explore racks upon racks of cast-offs? Well, thanks to everyone’s favorite handmade-and-more source Etsy, the soreness that was once synonymous with vintage shopping is no more. Here, we round up our top five vintage curators on Etsy. The best part? You won’t leave smelling like Grandma.

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Published at 7:00 PM
Something For The Boys: Rebecca Minkoff Dishes On The Man Bags You’ll Want To Steal
Accessories

Something For The Boys: Rebecca Minkoff Dishes On The Man Bags You’ll Want To Steal

Rebecca Minkoff stole out hearts years ago with the so-called Morning After Bag (MAB, for short), and now she’s out to steal our men–or the spot on their arms, at least–with the introduction of Ben Minkoff. Inspired by her grandfather, a World War II fighter pilot, the collection-for-guys promises all the rugged durability and old-school details we love…and, with any luck, the cool factor required to make your significant other spring for a new look. We won’t tell if you want to take one for a spin, either.

Fashionista: Many times, designers going from catering to women to targeting men will just add chunkier hardware and adopt a more rugged design. But your products tend to be hardware-heavy and durable to begin with. Was it difficult to really make this line stand out and feel more masculine?

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Published at 4:30 PM
Racked Dealfeed: Barneys, Temperley London & More
Sales

Racked Dealfeed: Barneys, Temperley London & More

Temperley London
Deal: Up to 70% off past merchandise. Be sure to friend the label on Facebook—Temperley London Facebook fans get an additional 10% off sale prices!
When/Where: Friday, August 20 through Sunday, Aug. 22. Fri 9:30am—7pm, Sat 10am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 453 Broome St at Mercer St, second floor (212-219-2929), New York

Barneys Warehouse Sale
Deal: 50% to 75% off designer clothing, shoes, and accessories, plus housewares
When/Where: Thursday, August 19 through Monday, September 6. Thurs August 19—Fri August 20 8am—9pm, Sat—Sun 10am—7pm, Mon—Fri 10am—9pm, Mon September 6 10am—7pm. 255 W. 17th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (212-450-8400), New York

Saks Fifth Avenue
Deal: Extra 25% off already reduced prices on merchandise from Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Ann Demeulemeester and more
Where/When: Online through August 23

Karmaloop

Deal: Enter code VAULT15 at checkout to save 15% off your order
When: Ends August 23, 2010

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Published at 2:32 PM
Fashion News Roundup: Betsey Helps You Get Your Eyebrows In Line, D&G Has A Lover’s Spat With Selfridges, & Madonna Can’t Get A Break
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Betsey Helps You Get Your Eyebrows In Line, D&G Has A Lover’s Spat With Selfridges, & Madonna Can’t Get A Break

The Big Tweeze: Tweezing: we do it to look good, but we rarely look good while doing it (just watch the faces you make in the mirror next time you start plucking). Until now, that is–Betsey Johnson, in yet another somewhat strange collaboration, will release her line of designer tweezers for Tweezerman starting September 1. {Bella Sugar}

Dolce Dispute: Dolce & Gabbana and Selfridges have come to an allegedly mutual agreement to stop their partnership, come next spring. While neither party has pointed fingers, we can’t help but look on this with the same skepticism we have when couples “mutually” split–c’mon, guys. One way or another, somebody’s getting dumped. {Vogue UK}

Causing A Commotion: A Los Angeles clothing company is suing Madonna in regards to her new clothing line for Macy’s, claiming that they have been using the name “Material Girl” for years. Wait, who’s ripping off whom? Didn’t Madonna invent that phrase? Yeesh. {TMZ}

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Published at 12:30 PM

Wednesday August 18th, 2010

Racked Dealfeed: Creatures Of Comfort, American Apparel & More
Sales

Racked Dealfeed: Creatures Of Comfort, American Apparel & More

Creatures Of Comfort
Deal: Final markdowns, up to 70% off spring items from brands including Alexander Wang, Repetto, Rachel Comey, and more.
When/Where: Monday – Saturday, 11am to 7pm; Sunday 12pm to 6pm. 7971 Melrose Avenue. Online, too. (323-655-7855), Los Angeles

Narnia
Deal: Up to 50% off vintage from the past 100 years
When/Where: Through Friday, August 20. Daily 10am—7pm. 161 Rivington St between Clinton and Suffolk Sts (212-979-0661), New York

J. Crew
Deal: Enter code SHOPNOW at checkout to save 30% off final sale items and get free shipping on orders over $150
When: Ends August 19, 2010

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Published at 3:30 PM
Fashion News Roundup: Designers Drop To Dirty Tactics (Dirty Jersey, That Is), Tyra’s Sorry About The Top Model Misstep, & More
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Designers Drop To Dirty Tactics (Dirty Jersey, That Is), Tyra’s Sorry About The Top Model Misstep, & More

Bloomin’ Brilliant: StyleCaster debuts its high-texture, floral-centric editorial shoot, photographed by Frances Tulk-Hart. We’re dreaming of layers now…and just in time for a bit of a cold front. {StyleCaster}

Devious Designers: In a bizarre display of cunning, top-name fashion houses are sending free designer bags to Jersey Shore’s Snooki. But here’s the catch– they’re sending her the bags of competing designers. Why? Well, you try carrying around a Gucci purse after it’s become Snooki’s signature item and tell us how many compliments you get. {The New York Observer}

Tyra On Teeny: Tyra Banks responded to the “misconstrued” Top Model teaser trailer, in which ANTM judges swooned over a prospective contestant’s teeny waistline, in exactly the way we’d expect her to– by complaining that she couldn’t possibly oversee every aspect of the show’s publicity material, and by managing to sound like the victim in a society of waistline-worshiping media. Um, honey, you’re the host of a modeling reality show. You can only be so blameless. {The Huffington Post}

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Published at 12:30 PM

Saturday August 14th, 2010

Friday August 13th, 2010

Racked Dealfed: Armani Casa, Patricia Field & More
Sales

Racked Dealfed: Armani Casa, Patricia Field & More

Armani Casa
Deal: 60% off selected furniture and home goods
When/Where: Through Sunday, August 29. Tues—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 97 Greene St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-334-1271), New York

LF Robertson

Deal: The “only sale of the season” with up to 60% off select merchandise
When/Where: Sale starts Thursday, only in-store. 106 S Robertson Blvd. (310-271-2727), Los Angeles

Sanrio Hello Kitty
Deal: Enter code FREEWATCH85 at checkout to get a free Hello Kitty watch with any purchase over $85
When: Ends August 13, 2010

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Published at 3:30 PM