They say good things come to those who wait/ So imma be at least about an hour late.
–Kanye West, “Start It Up”
Fashion shows usually start later than scheduled, but today’s Stephane Rolland couture show got off to a particularly late start–an hour to be exact. The reason? Everyone was waiting for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to arrive.
We were beside ourselves when we heard back in January that Azealia Banks and Nicola Formichetti were working together on the rapper’s music video for “Liquorice.” Six months later, Nicola Formichetti-styled video is finally here, and it is awesome. It might have something to do with the fact that famed fashion photog Rankin directed it. Read more →
Solange Knowles is fashion’s quintessential cool girl. She DJ’s at fashion fêtes, loves her some BBQ Kettle chips, has impeccable personal style, and rocks a fab ‘fro we all want to nestle our faces in. But not everyone is as in love with her tresses as we are.
Natural hair blog Curly Nikki posted an excerpt from an interview with Ms. Knowles in the June issue of Essence about her hair secrets. While some commenters responded positively to the piece, there were many who, well, didn’t (this is the internet, after all). Here’s what they had to say:
People, it’s time to kiss humanity goodbye. Folks are snacking on peoples’ faces, grilling their unfaithful lovers’ lips, and chomping on their roommates’ hearts. The Zombie Apocalypse is upon us, and our undead friends are hungry for limbs, organs, and of course, braaaains. But it’s not all bad–just because you might soon forgo chicken cutlets Read more →
Director Richard Phillips has tapped Lindsay Lohan for First Point, a new short film about surfing. {T Magazine}
Rodarte and Benjamin Millepied are teaming up once again. The Mulleavy sisters will be designing costumes for his upcoming LA Dance Project. {Hollywood Reporter}
Gap has teamed up with menswear designer Todd Snyder on a pop-up shop in collaboration with Chicago-based brand Threadless. Live in NYC? Check it out at 54th street and 5th Ave. {WWD}
Can’t get enough of Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen Diamond Jubilee outfits? Peep the Duchess’ looks at every angle. {Fabsugar}
Queen Elizabeth II is all set to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee–that’s 60 years on the throne as the Queen of England–and 60 years of elaborate hats. Her Royal Highness is adored by her subjects, including Simon Doonan, who recently proclaimed Her Majesty QE2 (aka ‘Brenda,’ as she is known by her staffers) as ‘the most Read more →
It’s not at all uncommon to see fashion magazines owned by the same publishing company recycle cover photos, especially for their foreign editions. But sometimes, repeat covers pop up under strange circumstances. For example, Carey Mulligan’s October 2010 US Vogue (a Condé Nast title) shot magically showed up on the cover of French ELLE‘s (owned Read more →
Barneys is teaming up with Disney for their holiday campaign this year. The festivities are going to include a “fashion film” starring designers, editors and other fashion insiders.” Sounds magical! {WWD subscription required}
Victoria Beckham tweeted a glam pic of herself on the set of a magazine shoot. The Beckhams also revealed who Harper’s godmother is. (Hint: the initials are EL.) {InStyle UK}
Check out the costumes for the upcoming Snow White and the Huntsman movie. {Fabsugar}
Kanye West’s hotly anticipated Nike Air Yeezy II will be in stores June 9. We hope you sneakerheads have saved your coins. {ELLE}
Well, here’s a story sure to make the folks over at PETA foam at the mouth. Co. Design reports that shoe company Rayfish Footwear is offering brilliantly patterned custom sneakers made from stingray skin. But instead of simply etching the wacky, colorful designs on the shagreen (that’s stingray hide) after removing the skin, a group Read more →
Victoria Beckham smizes from behind a copy of The Longest Journey for the cover of German Interview. {TFS} Blogger Susie Bubble shows us how Japanese designer Noritaka Tatehana’s famous heelless shoes get made. {Style Bubble} Gabriella Wilde and Roo Payne are the new faces of Burberry’s Fall 2012 campaign. The two replace Cara Delevigne and Read more →
To the great dismay of our seventh grade selves, Tiffany may be ending the licensing deal they’ve had with Elsa Peretti since 1974. WWD reports that the famed jewelers are looking to purchase 72-year-old Peretti’s intellectual property, after she expressed interest in ending the current deal they have now. But Tiffany isn’t quite ready to let go:
Anna Wintour really wants Barack Obama in for a second term. The Vogue editrix will host a fundraiser for the President’s re-election campaign with Sarah Jessica Parker at the Sex and the City actress’ home. {Politico}
Drew Barrymore may possibly wear Chanel on her wedding day. {Page Six}
The secret’s out! Refinery 29 gives us the tea on how designer duds get knocked off. {Refinery 29}
Miley Cyrus says she doesn’t wear long dresses to red carpet events because, “There’s always a frickin’ hole in it when you’re on the red carpet. You leave here having to buy the thing because everyone has put their heel in the back of your train. I’ve learned!” {Belfast Telegraph}
