When Kate Upton and her assets jiggled onto the scene dancing the Dougie on YouTube (and then the Cat Daddy for Terry Richardson), lots of people (like Victoria’s Secret) were quick to dismiss her as a flash-in-the-pan bit of T&A. Turns out Kate has higher fashion aspirations than just teeny bikinis–but can she pull it Read more →
Check out the A/W 2012 adidas Originals x Opening Ceremony lookbook. Coming to a wishlist near you. {Nitrolicious}
Rachel Zoe’s new “Morrison” bag is named after her son Skyler’s middle name. No word on if he carries his snacks and sippy cup in it. {SheFinds}
Check out Charlize Theron’s shaved head for her upcoming debut in Mad Max. Still gorgeous. {Elle}
Christopher Kane, Stella Tennant, and Tali Lennox all took home awards at the Scottish Fashion Awards. And there was nary a kilt in sight. {Vogue UK}
The Resort 2013 collections are trickling in from all of the fashion capitals and while we have no idea what our holiday vacation plans are, we already have a pretty good idea of what we want to be wearing. So far, we’ve been particularly pleased with what our favorite New York designers have to offer Read more →
Last night Fern Mallis interviewed Michael Kors as the last installment of her ‘Fashion Icons’ series at the 92nd Street Y. Not only is Kors one of the most prolific (and most likable) designers, but he’s also one of the most quotable.
Mallis asked Kors about everything from changing his name (he was born Karl Anderson Jr.) to meeting his husband Lance Le Pere (previously a Kors’ intern) and Kors’ answers were thoughtful and funny. Audience members laughed, applauded, and even aww-ed (“What makes me smile? Lance makes me smile,” Kors responded to one question) as the designer talked about his life and work.
Read on for the best Kors quotes of the night.
The theme of Michael Kors‘ latest resort collection was “opulent minimalism” and we couldn’t have put it better ourselves. We’re told he was inspired by a recent trip to Turkey, but maybe his recent multi-billion dollar valuation also inspired the opulence.
It’s CFDA Awards day! The Met Ball may be a fashion spectacle of epic proportions, but the CFDA awards is really about the people that make the fashion (and their hot model dates). All kidding aside, it’s a day for the industry to come together and celebrate itself and the creations of its members. Oh, Read more →
People love pets– and designers are no exception. With all the constant crazy talk happening in the fashion world, who wouldn’t want a verbally challenged companion? It’s easy to understand what makes pets so appealing to the fash pack: No amount of cross-breeding could produce a canine or kitten with the ability to question, “What’s going on with John Galliano? Is Kim the new Gwyneth? And those wigs at Chanel… why??” They may shed fur all over your best black suit, but they’ll also still love you regardless of what Anna Wintour thinks of your F/W collection.
The late Alexander McQueen famously left his three beloved dogs the extremely generous (though probably under-appreciated) postmortem gift of £50,000. And while it’s safe to say that not all designers would go so far as to supply their pets with a year’s salary, it’s clear that their animal friends hold a dear place in their hearts.
Name: Shaya Ali
Occupation: Model
How would you describe your style? Classic and chic.
What are you currently obsessed with? The steam room! I love steam rooms! It gets rid of all my stress and I feel beautiful when I get out of one. I love the one at The Peninsula.
What was the last song you listened to? “I Don’t Like” by Kanye West.
It’s the buzziest, most fashion-y red carpet of the year and it’s finally here! Welcome to the 2012 Met Ball red carpet! Finally, finally, Beyonce made it to the red carpet in the sheerest of Givenchy and the red carpet’s a wrap. So far we’re loving: Anna Wintour’s Prada-designed homage to Schiaparelli’s lobster dress; Prom Read more →
Kim Kardashian is releasing her fourth fragrance, a “luxury” scent called True Reflection. A Lord & Taylor rep said the perfume will reach a more mature audience who can “share in Kim’s experiences in reflecting on what she’s gone through.” Right… {WWD subscription required}
Here’s the cover of LC’s new book– aptly titled Beauty– as well as shots from her summer lookbook for Kohl’s. {ONTD}
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London will open its “Ballgowns” exhibit in a fortnight (a term we might actually use if we were located anywhere remotely geographically close to attending this amazingness), which will include gowns worn by Beyoncé and Bianca Jagger. {Vogue UK}
Because Beyoncé is literally good at everything, now she’s getting a writing award. {HuffPo via ONTD}
The Met Ball is this Monday, and obviously we can’t wait to see who will be in attendance and what everyone will be wearing to fashion prom. Excitement reached a fever pitch at last night’s fancy Balmain dinner, where we got to rub shoulders with the label’s young designer Oliver Rousteing, Anthony Vaccarello, and models Read more →
As everyone knows, the Kentucky Derby is the oldest, most prestigious gathering of preposterously big, totally unnecessary hats in North America.
And while we hear there’ll also be some nice horses running around a track, the part we’re obviously most looking forward to is scoping out what new and crazy heights Derby-attendees will go to with their chapeaux. Luckily for them, the Fall 2012 runways offered no shortage of showstopping toppers from Marc Jacobs’ unforgettable Jamiroquai-inspired hats, to Anna Sui’s goofy knit caps.
Click through for the Fall 2012 hats we hope make an appearance at the Kentucky Derby this weekend.
