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Saturday April 20th, 2013

Tuesday April 9th, 2013

Chado Ralph Rucci Gets Renamed, Dior Makes Ready-To-Wear Nail Art, and Vogue UK Sets Model Guidelines
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Chado Ralph Rucci Gets Renamed, Dior Makes Ready-To-Wear Nail Art, and Vogue UK Sets Model Guidelines

The latest in Dior ready-to-wear? Nail art! Raf Simons collaborated with The Illustrated Nail for a series of nail art designs inspired by his S/S 2013 collection. {SheFinds}

American fashion label Chado Ralph Rucci “start[s] a new chapter” as (wait for it…) Ralph Rucci. {WWD}

Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant has all eyes looking at Megan Draper for the show’s sixth season. {The Hollywood Reporter}

AnnaSophia Robb looks all kinds of Carrie-cute in a floral maillot on the cover of Seventeen. {US Weekly}

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Monday February 11th, 2013

Ralph Rucci Fall 2013: Lift Off
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Ralph Rucci Fall 2013: Lift Off

Ralph Rucci prides himself on existing “a-little-bit-to-the-left” of the chaos theory-proving spectacle that the contemporary fashion machine can be. He’s a bit Halston in his fierce loyalty to his “ladies”, a bit Donna in his engagement of the metro-zen side of things, and (most captivatingly) a bit Alaia in his insistence that inarguably singular work Read more →

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Sunday January 27th, 2013

Sunday May 27th, 2012

Fashionista Week in Review: All the Cannes You Can Handle, Mark Zuckerberg Changed His Marital ‘Status’, and Ralph Rucci Won’t Dress a Kardashian
Week In Review

Fashionista Week in Review: All the Cannes You Can Handle, Mark Zuckerberg Changed His Marital ‘Status’, and Ralph Rucci Won’t Dress a Kardashian

Because We Cannes, Cannes, Cannes: It was an extrava-Cannes-za this week at Fashionista as we covered the French film festival from all angles. From what was worn on the red carpet, to the best WTF red carpet moments, we’ve got it for you – even the amfAR gala and all black fashion show organized by Carine Roitfeld.

Gwynnie and Kimmy Go Twinsies: Now that Kim K is dating Kanye, and making her way towards the inner circle of one Gwyneth Paltrow, we couldn’t help but notice that the two have started to make the same sartorial choices. We’re sure Gwyneth is thrilled.

Andre Leon Talley and Ralph Rucci Kriticize Kim Kardashian: Speaking of Miss K, fashion heavyweight Andre Leon Talley and designer Ralph Rucci spoke at SCAD this past weekend, where they weighed in on dressing “celebrities” like Kim. It got a little harsh.

Farewell, Kristen Wiig!: We will definitely miss Wiig’s arsenal of hilarious characters next season on SNL, but fret not – SNL has always nailed some of the funniest fashion impersonations out there. Champagne Versace Pockets for all my beautiful bitches!

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Monday May 21st, 2012

Andre Leon Talley and Ralph Rucci On Beyoncé’s Met Ball Gown and How Dressing Kim Kardashian Would ‘Bastardize’ a Designer
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Andre Leon Talley and Ralph Rucci On Beyoncé’s Met Ball Gown and How Dressing Kim Kardashian Would ‘Bastardize’ a Designer

This weekend I had the privilege of visiting Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, where the university had a handful of exciting events on hand–from a fantastic student fashion show (more on that later) to an eye-opening exhibit of Ralph Rucci’s work at the Andre Leon Talley gallery in the SCAD museum.

Rucci was honored this year with the André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award, and to celebrate the designer sat down with ALT (clad in a red cloak, natch) for a candid talk at the museum’s auditorium with Robin Givhan as moderator. The conversation ran the gamut, covering topics as broad as the importance of celebrity endorsements and how the internet has changed fashion, to specific tidbits, like Beyonce’s Met Ball dress (and why she was late) and why Rucci says he won’t dress Kim Kardashian.

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Tuesday April 10th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Erin Wasson Models for Rockport Shoes, a New Balenciaga Exhibit Debuts, and Ralph Rucci Gets Lifetime Achievement Award
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Erin Wasson Models for Rockport Shoes, a New Balenciaga Exhibit Debuts, and Ralph Rucci Gets Lifetime Achievement Award

Erin Wasson to front Rockport Campaign: The model-turned-jewelry designer is going back in front of the camera as the face of Rockport’s Fall 2012 campaign. The shoe brand hopes that Wasson will help emphasize the “stylish” aspect of these shoes, which are worn mostly for comfort. {WWD subscription required}

Beard and Mustache Accessories Are a Thing?: It seems hipster girls are always trying to (ironically) look as unattractive as possible, thus making them more attractive to male hipsters. Refinery 29 found some chained accessories that attach to sunglasses, and hang down to create a “beard.” Weird. {Refinery 29}

Paris’ Galleria to Unveil Balenciaga Exhibit: To honor the 40th anniversary of the designer’s death, the Galleria in Paris will debut a Balenciaga tribute this Friday. The show, “Cristóbal Balenciaga, Collectionneur de Modes” (“Cristóbal Balenciaga, Collector of Fashion”) features a wealth of 18-20th century Spanish clothing, which was a great inspiration for the designer. {WWD subscription required}

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Friday February 17th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Alexa Chung is Officially an Ambassador of UK Fashion, Carine Roitfeld’s New Mag, and Check Out the NYFW (NSFW) Streaker
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Alexa Chung is Officially an Ambassador of UK Fashion, Carine Roitfeld’s New Mag, and Check Out the NYFW (NSFW) Streaker

Alexa Chung Named Newest BFC Style Ambassador: She’s long been the stye ambassador to our hearts, but now Alexa Chung can add yet another title to her growing list of fashionable ventures. The British Fashion Council has named the influential Brit It-Girl their ‘Young Style Ambassador,’ as which she will “promote British fashion design talent to a global market.” While it seems to us that Chung already does that job quite well, it never hurts to make things official. {Elle UK}

Parsons Students Compete in International Fashion Showcase at London Fashion Week: The first ever International Fashion Showcase is happening now at London Fashion Week, with young designers from 19 different countries competing against each other for the Emerging Talent Award. Representing the US is a group of MFA students from Parsons, showing a collection titled “Lost Time is Never Found Again.” {Racked}

Carine Roitfeld Working with V on New Project? We’ve been anxious to hear about Carine’s latest project following her departure from French Vogue, and now WWD is speculating that her new magazine may be in collaboration with V Magazine. Though Carine herself has yet to comment, she’s already guest-edited an issue of the fashion mag and has reportedly been seen around the V office a lot lately… {WWD}

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Thursday February 2nd, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Andrej Pejic Has A Song Dedicated to Him, Richard Chai Partners With Filson, and Christina Hendricks Covers UK Cosmo
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Andrej Pejic Has A Song Dedicated to Him, Richard Chai Partners With Filson, and Christina Hendricks Covers UK Cosmo

Someone Wrote A Song About Andrej Pejic: “Fashion Boy,” penned by Victoria Aitken is dedicated to the male model, of whom Ms. Aitken is a card-carrying stan: “As a muse to my latest single, Andrej has taken us to territory we haven’t chartered before. I’m absolutely mad about him!” {Vogue UK}

PETA Puts Up Billboard in Garment District: Penelope Cruz casts what we think was meant to be a disapproving eye on the entire garment district, in a black-and-white campaign for the animal rights group. {Racked}

Death by Hair Extensions: While you’ve been worrying about the formaldehyde in your Brazilian blowout, a London woman was rushed to the emergency room after passing out in a nightclub. The cause? Coroners say she possibly suffered an allergic reaction from the wig glue she’d applied to attach her hair extensions. What a tragedy, and a steep price to pay for beauty. {Daily Mail}

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