Mulberry has announced that its creative director Emma Hill is leaving the company.
“Emma Hill has informed the company that she wishes to leave after a very successful period at Mulberry, during which she has built a strong and talented creative team working for her,” the statement reads.
Could she be headed to Coach?
Gap, Inc. chairman and CEO Glenn Murphy has a bright new vision for the company, which involves more Piperlime stores and strengthening Intermix’s e-commerce. {WWD}
Cara Delevingne puts on her serious face to play the role of a dramatic actress in Vogue‘s May 2013 “Take Two” shoot with British actor Tom Hiddleston. {The Front Row View}
Calling all creative writers! Prada wants to know your thoughts on how vision shapes experience for its new writing contest, Prada Journal. You can start sending in your entries via Prada.com today through June 18. {WWD}
Watch how a two hour interview with Karl Lagerfeld morphs into a single question to the man behind Chanel in this fascinating clip. {Nowness}
Charity events hosted by iconic American brands Coach and Michael Kors were the main events this week. January Jones was chic and timeless at the former’s event, while Solange added some signature quirk to an other wise classic look for MK.
And how epic is Rita Ora’s dazzling Chloé dress?
Click through for all that and the rest of our 10 best dressed.
I go through phases with bags. I’ve really given those oversized clutches a go. But for sheer practicality, I always come back to my classic Coach duffle.
Here’s why:
Designing a line of limited edition duffels for Coach was an easy collaboration for Anna Sui to say yes to. “I remember my sister in law had an original Coach duffel and I just thought that was the coolest bag on earth,” she told us at last night’s launch event. “And I couldn’t afford it at that point. So when this project came along I was so happy about it.”
Sui’s directive from Coach creative director Reed Krakoff was pretty open ended: “Make [the Coach duffel] as ‘Anna Sui’ as possible” he told her.
As if you needed more convincing: All the coolest celebrities got together to remind you for the last time this year to “Vote 4 Stuff.” ‘Stuff’ like the President, that is. {US Weekly}
While we’re still reeling from Nicolas Ghesquière’s abrupt departure from Balenciaga, rumors of another potential major designer shake-up are trickling in: Erdem Moralioğlu is said to be taking over Schiaparelli. Sure, this is still just a rumor–but then again, doesn’t all great fashion news start that way? [Grazia]
A slew of retailers and publishers, including Ralph Lauren, Coach, Conde Nast, and more, have pledged millions of dollars to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Who says fashion people are heartless? {WWD}
Some of Lady Gaga’s old costumes–including a mask she wore in the “Bad Romance” video–will go up for auction in California this Friday. {Vogue UK}
We all know that those at the tippy top of the fashion industry make a lot of money–but just how much is not as well known. WWD is reporting the total 2011 earnings of fashion’s top 67 CEOs in the US, which public companies were required to release to the Securities and Exchange Commission. And, 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 →
Did You Know We Love Cats?: We aren’t messing around. Here at Fashionista really love cats. So we found 12 spring ad campaigns that, frankly, needed more cats and then we added said cats. You’re welcome.
Karl Lagerfeld is Krazy: The man is unquestionably a little bananas-sandwich, but we love him all the same. It’s hard to separate the man from the myth, however, when he lays out his (bonkers) daily routine for Harper’s Bazaar. Equally enjoyable: the kraziest Karl kwotes of all time.
Fake Abercrombie & Fitch Sells Racist Pants: Before you can even ask yourself who would bother counterfeiting A&F, they slap you in the face with an “N-bomb.” We can’t be sure if this was some sort of bad translation program, but we can definitely be sure it’s offensive.
Blair Mercer is Back: Our “Diary of an Anon Fashion Assistant” feature seems to split you guys between utter disbelief and strong sympathy, but this week’s is too good NOT to be true. Seriously people, can you make this stuff up?
Top 10 Designers from Arise Fashion Week: Arise Fashion Week just took place in Lagos, Nigeria and our contributor picked 10 designers you’ll want to keep an eye on. From the avant-garde to the historically inspired, we’re really loving all of it.
Name: Whitney Brown
Occupation: Model
Website: Valentine-NYC.com
How would you describe your style? Vintage mixed with modern; earthy with barely any designer items.
Ungaro Can’t Catch a Break: It hasn’t been a good start to 2012 for Emanuel Ungaro, which announced that, in addition to not being able to deliver its spring collection to retailers, it also won’t be presenting a fall collection at fashion week and has canceled all appointments for pre-fall. Current owner Asim Abdullah vaguely stated that the brand is going through an “internal reorganization” that will allow for Ungaro to become “profitable in the near future.” Hmm… This seems suspiciously (and perfectly) timed for former Ungaro guest-designer Lindsay Lohan’s 2012 comeback. Coincidence? {WWD}
Fashion’s Night Out is September 6: Yep, it’s happpppennning… Fashion’s Night Out 2012 will be Thursday, Sept 6. Mark your [Blackberry/iPhone] calendars! {Fashionista Inbox}
Christian Siriano’s Bridal Debut: Check out the Project Runway alum’s first bridal design, part of an exclusive collection he’s doing for Nordstrom. While the gown in no hot tranny mess, it definitely looks a bit tamer than what we’re used to seeing from the fierce designer. Here’s hoping he goes all out on the rest of the looks. {Glamour}
While many brands are going with young up-and-comers for their ad campaigns this season, Coach is sticking with someone just as classic, familiar and enduring as their handbags: Gwyneth Paltrow. Paltrow’s first ads for the brand hit international glossies last fall, shortly after she was named their International Brand Ambassador.
