032c‘s Garden Cabaret
Photog Danko Steiner and wife, stylist Ana Steiner, create an “Olympic Garden Cabaret” for 032c‘s summer issue.
Emily Bihl
Thursday July 8th, 2010
Take Ivy: Novel Then, Essential Now
Take Ivy, an Ivy-League collegiate guide to menswear, was originally published in Japan in 1965.
In fact, this is the book that made “trad” fashion so popular among young Japanese men. The look is an adaptation of the old-money prep school style of, you guessed it, American Ivy Leaguers.
Filled with photo after photo of gorgeous (now-retro) scenes from the daily lives of these boys, Take Ivy is now enjoying a welcome run with powerHouse Books. This new edition is the first to be translated into English, but remains otherwise unedited. To be sure, some of its charms lie in the captions.
But if this book was influential before, it’s absolutely indispensable today.
First Look: Cut25 By Yigal Azrouel
A name synonymous with draped womenswear since 1998, Yigal Azrouel has something new up his sleeve–a younger, more modern collection of looks under the name Cut25.
While his ready-to-wear collection is slinky and definitely sexy, this collection boasts more of rock-star influence, making it the rebellious twenty-something cousin of Azrouel’s other lines. Expect leather and even a sequin or two, starting at $180 with most items in the $300 range.
Intermix just received its first fall shipment, and the collection will also be available at Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Bloomingdale’s, and other retailers across the country.
Click through to see images from the fall look book.
Wednesday July 7th, 2010
Racked Dealfeed: Banana Republic, Geren Ford, Built By Wendy, and More
Banana Republic
Deal: Enter code BRJULY at checkout to get 30% off your purchases on July 7; 25% off your purchases on July 8; and 20% off your purchases on July 9
When: Until July 9, 2010
Built By Wendy
Deal: 30% to 70% off Spring/Summer items
When/Where: Monday, July 5 through Sunday, August 15. Mon—Sat noon—7pm. Sun noon—6pm. 7 Centre Market Place
between Broome and Grand St. (212-925-6538) 46 North 6th St between Wythe and Kent, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. (718-384-2882)
threeASFOUR, Salvor Projects, Renata Abbade
Deal: Over 50% off spring/summer ’10 and past-season merchandise
When/Where: Wednesday, July 7 through Thursday, July 8. Daily noon—8pm. 86 Forsyth St between Grand and Hester Sts, New York. (no phone)
Fashion News Roundup: DVF For The Rockettes, The Bed Bugs’ Revenge & More
White Light, White Heat: Upscale L.A. brand Fred Segal has partnered with Akomplice to sell a Paint Project-friendly kit to promote positive environmental decision-making. How, you ask? If everyone painted their roofs white (thereby lowering cooling costs by reflecting the sun’s light instead of absorbing it), the amount of energy saved would be comparable to taking every car in the world off the roads for 11 (!) years. Looks like white just may be the new black. {Coolhunting}
Monday July 5th, 2010
Get Inspired: Soviet Spies
The Cold War might be over, but Russian spies are pretty hot right now. The FBI rounded up a ring of 11 Russian spies living undercover in New York City this past week. The alleged spies used tactic straight out of a thriller–code words, switching bags, burying money, and using invisible ink. And there’s no denying Anna Chapman is one foxy spy.
While the charges are serious, the theatricality of it all got us daydreaming. We even watched Gorky Park twice this week and swooned over Joanna Pacula’s style and beauty.
Check out our favorite Russian spy-inspired looks.
Friday July 2nd, 2010
Six Designer Collaborations We Didn’t See Coming
It seems like everyone is pairing up with a designer these days, but from diapers to sponges, some partnerships are definitely wackier than others. Here are six collaborations we never saw coming:
Racked Dealfeed: Alexis Bittar, Dolce Vita & More
Alexis Bittar
Deal: 25% off the jewelry designer’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection, including Lucite, Elements and Miss Havisham.
When/Where: Ongoing until they run out. At Alexis Bittar’s three shops: 353 Bleecker St., 1100 Madison Ave., 465 Broome St., New York, and also online at AlexisBittar.com
Dolce Vita
Deal: Summer sale up to 70% off
When/Where: Ongoing and online. Mon—Sat noon—8pm. Sun noon—7pm. 149 Ludlow St between Stanton and Rivington Sts., New York (212-529-2111)
Jill Stuart
Deal: Up to 60% off Spring 2010
When/Where: Today through Wednesday, July 7. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun Noon—6pm. 100 Greene St between Prince and Spring Sts. (212-343-2300)
Fashion News Roundup: RCA Honors McDowell and Temperley, The U.K. Doesn’t Take Kindly To Stupid, And Proenza Schouler Makes Ill-Timed “Oil Slick” Jewelry
Model Behavior: Modelinia polls some of their favorite models about their plans for this holiday weekend… and many of them aren’t as glamorous as you might think. {Modelinia}
A Slick New Look: Proenza Schouler drops its latest web-exclusives– an “oil slick” necklace and bracelet. Too bad it reminds us of the state of the Gulf….Poor timing? {Proenza Schouler}
Stupid Is As Stupid Does: Diesel’s “Be Stupid” ads got a lot of attention when they debuted in the U.S. back in March, but it seems the U.K. is not a fan. The campaign has been banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for indecency and for fear they could “be seen by children and might encourage bad behavior.” Ok, U.K., you hold on to your “Keep Calm And Carry On”; we’ll keep our “Be Stupid.” {The Huffington Post}
Wednesday June 30th, 2010
Street Style: Adela The Photographer
Name: Adela
Age: 33
Occupation: Photographer
What kind of photography do you do? Portraits
Who is your favorite artist? Nan Goldin
What is your current favorite song? “Stars” by War Paint
What is your favorite food? Tuna
Steven Meisel Gets Dirty in Vogue Italia
Steven Meisel‘s models channel Derelicte–and make it look pretty–for June’s Vogue Italia.
Racked Dealfeed: Agent Provocateur, Oak & More
Oak
Deal: 40% off edgy stock from designers like Jeffrey Campbell, Acne, and Surface to Air. Discount drops to 50% off after Friday, July 2.
When/Where: Through Friday, July 9. Mon—Sat 11am—8pm, Sun 11am—7pm. Manhattan: 28 Bond St between Bowery and Lafayette St (212-677-1293). Brooklyn: 208 N. 8th Street between Roebling St. and Driggs Ave, New York. (718-782-0521)
Agent Provocateur
Deal: 50% off select styles, including Chrystalina, in purple (undies for $40, bra for $80, suspender for $50); the Kerry bikini (top for $90, brief for $60), the Nikita (bra for $80, thong for $40), and so on.
When/Where: Starts Thursday, July 1. 7961 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles.
Diesel
Deal: Clothing, shoes, bags and acessories from Diesel, Diesel Black Gold and 55DSL starting at $30 for jeans to $100 for Black Gold label bags. Cash only.
When/Where: Tuesday, June 29 through Wednesday, June 30. 10am—6pm. 220 W. 19th St, between 7th and 8th, 2nd Floor, New York. (212-835-9061)
