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Entry: The Green Goes On
posted by urple
Mar 18, 2008 2:52PM
In the current market it is hard to differentiate whether the company truly believes in these practices or if it just a marketing ploy. Companies need to really understand what is going on and take the first step towards cleaning up their practices to create a better planet for the benefit of their customers, not to benefit themselves by making a profit off of them. Hopefully, as time goes on, this 'trend' will gain more credibility and become a classic practice by all companies.
Entry: Nordstrom Goes Green
posted by urple
Mar 17, 2008 12:49PM
amen to stop sending so many catalogs! i've actually e-mailed urban outfitters to stop sending me their catalogs along with anthropologie. anthro stopped, but i still get urban- at two different places i live at! they are nice to look at, but such a waste of paper and energy spent mailing them!
Entry: Ghesquière: Scary or Brilliant?
posted by urple
Feb 27, 2008 4:52PM
Yes, it's true that some of the pieces would be startling off the runway (latex coats)... but I'm sure there are some women out there that can pull it off. I can't wait for these looks to hit the streets. I want to see other people beside Jennifer and Nicole wearing the SS08 collection. There are also very wearable pieces that I really liked - the sweaters, skirts, and pants. In general, I really liked his collection, for its wearable and unwearable pieces.
Entry: Feb 26, 2008 @ 1:31pm
posted by urple
Feb 26, 2008 6:42PM
check out the detail shots for look two for yohji yamamoto's collection. all those fashion shows must be making them tired because one of the detail shots is for look three.
Entry: Nov 14, 2007 @ 1:41pm
posted by urple
Nov 14, 2007 3:11PM
That opening page with the black & white picture of the Zac Posen dress from behind is gorgeous! The lighting, the flowing train of the dress... beautiful!!
Entry: Never Been Missed
posted by urple
Nov 19, 2007 11:06PM
An updated (or copied) version is available at Urban's- Lux After Sunset Dress:
Entry: Fakes Are Never in Fashion
posted by urple
Dec 11, 2007 6:19PM
thank you for this post! just read the WWD articles they had. they were very informative and interesting. i've always been interested in this subject and wanted to know more. next time some i know wants to buy a fake i'll let them no what else they are supporting!
Entry: A Retail Conundrum
posted by urple
Jan 22, 2008 1:44PM
even though there are some neg comments thank you for also bringing attention to the economic side of the industry! don't do away with your other subjects and style ever! :)
Entry: "Blue Jeans are the Most Beautiful Things Since the Gondola"
posted by urple
Jan 23, 2008 2:49PM
Ahh i know how you feel! I'm almost 4'11" and have size 4.5-5 feet. At least you fit the petite length. I go into try on jeans in the short length and the sales lady tells me, "we have those jeans come in short if you want me to get a pair for you." Hah, I am wearing the short!
Entry: DIY: Lacroix Leggings
posted by urple
Jan 29, 2008 7:30PM
so cute! is it a coincidence that susie bubble has a post today about dip dye too? great minds think alike!
Entry: Mar 20, 2008 @ 3:40pm
posted by urple
Mar 21, 2008 3:14AM
When I first saw it I also thought of that Vogue Italia shoot with all the floral prints and tattoos.
Entry: Explain: Cover Headlines
posted by urple
Apr 04, 2008 2:53PM
Yes, those headlines kill the cover!!! I love looking through old Harper's Bazaars and Vogues when the covers were treated as works of arts and didn't pump out the usual cover shot of a gorgeous model/actress/whatever. It would be amazing to get a headline free cover for subscribers, except I don't subscribe to any because they always arrive in the stores before I get them in home (blame it on living in Hawaii where a ocean separates us) and I hate throwing them away and have no room for them.
Entry: Italian Vogue Says 'Black is Beautiful' !
posted by urple
Apr 23, 2008 4:47PM
Next, they should do one with all Asians... just saying. :)
Entry: Apr 25, 2008 @ 12:55pm
posted by urple
Apr 25, 2008 1:45PM
Haha, nice surprise, I prefer him sans facial hair though...
Oh, and I like how that spread looks like it's moving and has multiple layers.
Entry: Apr 25, 2008 @ 1:48pm
posted by urple
Apr 25, 2008 2:10PM
Ooohh!! What magazine and month are these from?
Entry: Rogan for Target at Barneys
posted by urple
May 09, 2008 2:11PM
Loooooove that romper! I think I'm going to buy it when it goes online since I don't have access to an actual Target... or Barney's! :)
Entry: Would You Wear Boat Shoes?
posted by urple
May 09, 2008 2:50PM
In the beginning of the year I was thinking about getting them, but chose not to when my friends got them later. I'll stick to my love for gladiator and, as my friends refer to them, "Jesus" sandals. I've loved them since high school (which is three years ago)!
Entry: Fashion Film Fest!
posted by urple
Mar 19, 2008 2:48PM
Aahh, I wish I could be there to see it all! I would looove to hear Cathy talk about the Internet's influence on fashion. I'm sure there will be posts about what she says, but being there in person would be so much better. Is there any chance Diane's videos will be posted somewhere that non-NY's can watch?