First, it was Tracy Feith. Then, Lyell. Now, Daily Front Row reports that Abaeté, the dress label best-known for its shoe collaboration with Payless, has closed. Production of designer Laura Poretzky’s collection ceased in October 2009. While the other two brands mentioned had somewhat of a cult following, we were never really sure who actually Read more →
If the fact that it just snowed on the first day of spring is as confusing to you as it is to us, then you know there’s only one real response: shop! This weekend’s a particularly good one for sales, so here’s a little guide for those of you who may have missed our sale Read more →
Beauty inspiration backstage can run the gamut from “English Rose” to “Post-Apocalyptic Bladerunner Chic.” But this season, it looks like the name of the game is mostly just rock ‘n roll. Rock as an inspiration is nothing new – it pops up every season. But this time around things feel a bit different. Those that Read more →
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We don’t have to tell you that Fashion Week starts a week from tomorrow, but here’s what we do have to tell you about Abaete: The show will include a live performance from Priestbird, the band formerly known as Tarantula A.D. Known fans include Daria Werbowy, who we’re hoping makes a surprise front row appearance, Read more →
A few years ago, Tinkerbell got licensed out for a clothing line, famously hyped by Paris Hilton and fused on jewelry and cashmere sweaters at Kitson. The collection was such a success that it spawned others: Tweety Bird got her own “fashion line” repped by Harrison & Shriftman and starring pink plastic flip flops. Disney Read more →
For Marchesa, Abaete and Erin Fetherston, the 20th century is so nine years ago, and it’s time to party like its 1599. With Joan of Arc, Juliet, and Queen Elizabeth influencing fall collections, you may want to start practicing your best damsel in distress act – or at least rent the Claire Danes version of Read more →
A running tally of our favorite Fashion Week sightings this morning / afternoon… Jessica Stam chatting with Patrick Demarchelier backstage at BCBG today. All we could think of was “Miranda, I have Patrick!” Cintia Dicker in the Abaete show. “Noted fashion photographer” Nigel Barker at Toni Maticevski, “being whisked away by an entourage so quickly Read more →
Things Laura Poretzky has that we want: 1. A dress form named “Gemma
How do you pronounce Gareth Pugh, anyway? You asked and Faran answered (Pugh is said like pew), and then we thought – designers are difficult, and maybe we need a cheat sheet – or else face the fate that Faran once witnessed, when a fashion director heard a potential assistant say “Ralph Lauren” and never Read more →
WWD reports that Payless and Alice + Olivia will team up next year, marking the fourth diffusion line for the mass market brand. Abaete, Lela Rose, and Patricia Field have Payless collections already. The latest announcement comes after a fame rush for Alice + Olivia, which began when The Times profiled designer Stacey Bendet , Read more →
We’re always looking for the perfect summer dress, and this one is definitely a contender. Mary Kathryn Wells’ new line Smart Fitzjerrell hints at some of the summer’s top trends (i.e. nautical, color blocking.), without taking it too over the top. Our current obsession is this cotton pique and peau de sois navy and white Read more →
