Fashionista

How to Make It in Fashion: June 21, Dream Hotel Downtown, New York

Fashion News Roundup

Thursday February 28th, 2013

Macy’s Designs a Marilyn Monroe Collection, Kerry Washington Changed Her Oscars Dress Last Minute, and PETA’s Mad at Beyoncé
Fashion News Roundup

Macy’s Designs a Marilyn Monroe Collection, Kerry Washington Changed Her Oscars Dress Last Minute, and PETA’s Mad at Beyoncé

by

Macy’s is debuting a totally adorable juniors’ line inspired by Marilyn Monroe. {Macy’s}

We wish we were the “friend” holed up drinking wine with Jennifer Lawrence in Hawaii in these pap shots. Call us, Jen? {US Weekly}

Beyoncé had a pair of Isabel Marant wedge sneakers customized by PMK in exotic skins that include anaconda and stingray. Guess who’s upset? (Spoiler: It’s PETA). {HuffPo}

Rumor has it Kerry Washington abandoned a custom Marchesa gown for Miu Miu on Oscar night (risking the ire of Harvey Weinstein in the process–yikes!). Public apologies seem to be de rigueur, Kerry… {NYPost}

Read more →

Published at 2:15 PM

Wednesday February 27th, 2013

Band of Outsiders Gets Investors, Kim Kardashian Discovers Maternity Jeans, and Tops Come Off at Paris Fashion Week
Fashion News Roundup

Band of Outsiders Gets Investors, Kim Kardashian Discovers Maternity Jeans, and Tops Come Off at Paris Fashion Week

by

Outsiders no more: Band of Outsiders is going into expansion mode with new backing from some as-yet anonymous investors. {WWD}

Another model mama in the making! Caroline Trentini is expecting a baby with her photog husband. {Vogue Italia}

Kanye West went gorillas at his surprise concert in Paris last night, which obviously included more Maison Margiela masks. {High Snobiety}

Meanwhile, West’s baby mama Kim Kardashian has finally discovered the joys of maternity jeans! Amen. {Kim Kardashian’s blog}

Read more →

Published at 2:30 PM

Tuesday February 26th, 2013

Kim Kardashian Covers Cosmo, Another Controversial ‘Blackface’ Fashion Spread, and Madewell’s Spring Denim Look Book
Fashion News Roundup

Kim Kardashian Covers Cosmo, Another Controversial ‘Blackface’ Fashion Spread, and Madewell’s Spring Denim Look Book

by

Model Ondria Hardin can’t seem to stay away from controversy: Her “African Queen” spread for Numéro has many accusing the mag of using blackface. {HuffPo}

Can baring your lady parts make you more confident? The Large Labia Project thinks it will (yea, that’s a thing). {The Cut}

Shailene Woodley dyed her locks red for The Amazing Spiderman 2–guess who she’s playing? {US Weekly}

Kim Kardashian covers April’s Cosmopolitan and tells the glossy about her growing empire. {Cosmo}

Read more →

Published at 3:30 PM

Monday February 25th, 2013

Karl Lagerfeld Makes Jelly Shoes, Heidi Klum Talks Boobs, and Natalie Portman Goes Rosy for Dior
Fashion News Roundup

Karl Lagerfeld Makes Jelly Shoes, Heidi Klum Talks Boobs, and Natalie Portman Goes Rosy for Dior

by

Does Karl Lagerfeld say no to anything? The ubiquitous designer is collaborating with purveyor of plastic shoes, Brazilian footwear company Melissa for four seasons. {WWD}

Sally Field had a Kristen Stewart-esque surprise hiding under her gorgeous Valentino gown at the Vanity Fair Academy Awards after party. {HuffPo}

Natalie Portman’s latest Dior ad, directed by Sofia Coppola, has us seeing “La Vie en Rose.” {Telegraph}

Read more →

Published at 3:10 PM

Friday February 22nd, 2013

Princess Diana’s Dresses Go Up for Auction, Karlie Kloss Covers Muse, and London Fashion Week’s Top Model Was…
Fashion News Roundup

Princess Diana’s Dresses Go Up for Auction, Karlie Kloss Covers Muse, and London Fashion Week’s Top Model Was…

by

Want to own a piece of fashion history–and history history? Ten of Princess Diana’s most iconic dresses are going up for auction on March 19. {Vogue UK}

Watch the great Karlie Kloss in action on the set of her seductive spring 2013 Muse Magazine cover shoot. {Fashion Gone Rogue}

This poor girl’s YouTube hair tutorial is legitimately the stuff of nightmares. Ergo you must watch it. {HuffPo}

Cara Delevingne was the top model at London Fashion Week, but who’s surprised? See who else did pretty well for themselves. {The Cut}

Read more →

Published at 2:35 PM

Thursday February 21st, 2013

Marchesa Comes to JCPenney, Manolo Blahnik Disses Anne Hathaway, and Kate Upton Shares Her Favorite Body Part
Fashion News Roundup

Marchesa Comes to JCPenney, Manolo Blahnik Disses Anne Hathaway, and Kate Upton Shares Her Favorite Body Part

by

Marchesa at prom: Not just for Blair Waldorf anymore! More deets on Georgina Chapman’s “special occasion” gown and dress collection for JCPenney. It’s called Pearl. {WWD}

More designers are finally starting to pay models for walking in their shows, instead of just gifting them clothes. But you’ll never guess who’s still holding out…{BuzzFeed}

Kate Upton talks to Ellen DeGeneres about shooting her Antarctic Sports Illustrated cover, plus her favorite body part–but it’s not what you’re thinking. {HuffPo}

This hurts more than a blister: Manolo Blahnik tells Interview Magazine that he doesn’t find “anonymous girls” like Anne Hathaway or Amanda Seyfried very memorable. Burn. {Page Six}

Read more →

Published at 3:00 PM

Wednesday February 20th, 2013

Michael Kors Owns the Internet, Deborah Needleman Apologizes for T‘s Lack of Diversity, and Models’ Salaries Exposed
Fashion News Roundup

Michael Kors Owns the Internet, Deborah Needleman Apologizes for T‘s Lack of Diversity, and Models’ Salaries Exposed

by

Ladies love (cool) Michael Kors. The mega-designer and much-missed Project Runway judge beat out Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, and Tory Burch as the most sought-after American fashion brand on the Internet. {WWD}

How much cheddar do models actually make? And no–we aren’t talking Gisele. Hard facts this way… {Refinery29}

Ok, now we are talking Gisele: Watch the supermodel mama look gorgeous and glowy as ever in this teaser for her new Chanel beauty campaign. {Grazia}

T Magazine’s new editor Deborah Needleman says she’ll try to include more people of color in future issues (there was one in her first), but what the hey? Good journalism is more important than ethnicities anyway! {NY Times}

Read more →

Published at 2:30 PM

Tuesday February 19th, 2013

Karl Lagerfeld Etches with Fire, New York Fashion Week Lacked Diversity, and Rihanna Goes Retro for Her River Island Campaign
Fashion News Roundup

Karl Lagerfeld Etches with Fire, New York Fashion Week Lacked Diversity, and Rihanna Goes Retro for Her River Island Campaign

by

The multi, multi-talented Karl Lagerfeld used acid and fire to etch portraits into giant glass panels for his latest art exhibit in Switzerland. He would. {WWD}

Startling and unsettling statistics: Jezebel’s extensive research shows that New York’s runways were less racially diverse than previous seasons, and a number of brands had no models of color at all. {Jezebel}

Greetings, Earthlings! Was Sarah Jessica Parker the victim of an alien-esque Photoshop fail on her March cover of Harper’s Bazaar China? {HuffPo}

They found love… Sports Illustrated model and Adam Levine ex Anne Vyalitsyna has apparently moved on to dating DJ and Rihanna collaborator Calvin Harris. {US Weekly}

Read more →

Published at 2:32 PM

Monday February 18th, 2013

Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn Do the Harlem Shake, Galliano Leaves New York in Style and Richie Rich Denies He’s Homeless
Fashion News Roundup

Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn Do the Harlem Shake, Galliano Leaves New York in Style and Richie Rich Denies He’s Homeless

by

Page Six has an item about its new favorite person, John Galliano, leaving New York. Apparently it was a process that took many hours, many vehicles, and many many Louis Vuitton luggage bags and hat boxes. {Page Six}

Gwyneth Paltrow wants to build an empire just like Jessica Simpson’s. So says a “source.” {Us Weekly}

Kate Bosworth and Topshop are up to something. That’s about all we know. {Belfast Telegraph}

It was only a matter of time until a fashion “Harlem Shake” video hit the interwebs. See how Cara Delevingne, Jourdan Dunn and Rosie Tapner get down. {YouTube}

Read more →

Published at 5:15 PM

Friday February 15th, 2013

Dueling Yves Saint Laurent Movies, Grammy Red Carpet Mini Me’s, and Kate Upton’s Exercise Regimen
Fashion News Roundup

Dueling Yves Saint Laurent Movies, Grammy Red Carpet Mini Me’s, and Kate Upton’s Exercise Regimen

by

Two different Yves Saint Laurent biopics are in the works, and the rivalry is starting to heat up. Who do you think will come out on top? {WWD}

While everyone else is talking about the looks they can’t wait to wear from the New York fashion week shows, here are the wildest and least wearable ones. {HuffPo}

The red carpet mini-me’s we saw after the Golden Globes are back with a Grammys edition, and they’re just as cute. {US Weekly}

Ever wondered how a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model prepares for her big cover? Here’s what Kate Upton did to look her best. {People StyleWatch}

Read more →

Published at 4:30 PM

Thursday February 14th, 2013

Joanna Coles Disses Porn, Marc Jacobs’s Diet Coke Cans Revealed, and Beyonce Covers A Gentlewoman
Fashion News Roundup

Joanna Coles Disses Porn, Marc Jacobs’s Diet Coke Cans Revealed, and Beyonce Covers A Gentlewoman

by

Two things Cosmo‘s EIC Joanna Coles isn’t too fond of: Internet porn and sex advice from gay men. Allow her to elaborate… {The Cut}

These new Marc Jacobs-designed Diet Coke cans are way too cute to be recycled. {WWD}

Beyonce proves once and for all who run the world, looking flawless in Dior for The Gentlewoman‘s spring/summer cover. {Fashion Bomb Daily}

Velour no-more: LeAnn Nealz is taking off her tracksuit and stepping down as the chief creative officer of Juicy Couture next month. {Vogue UK}

Read more →

Published at 3:15 PM

Wednesday February 13th, 2013

Anna Dello Russo Gets Stuck in Snow, Kim Kardashian Goes Kloset Krazy, and Vittorio Missoni’s Bag is Found
Fashion News Roundup

Anna Dello Russo Gets Stuck in Snow, Kim Kardashian Goes Kloset Krazy, and Vittorio Missoni’s Bag is Found

by

Blame it on the rain snow to explain Anna Dello Russo’s late arrival to New York fashion week… {Styleite}

Kim Kardashian bought herself a blue Birkin to commemorate her brother-in-law Lamar Odom getting traded… and other revelations from this video tour of her closets. (Yes, there are multiple closets.) {Us Weekly}

Kleinfelds’s dream come true? Chrissy Teigen says she’s found four wedding dresses–but no venue–to marry her longtime beau John Legend. {The Cut}

Read more →

Published at 4:15 PM