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Friday August 12th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Jay-Z and Kanye’s Fashion Filled Lyrics, an Excerpt From Tyra Banks’ Book, and the True Identity of @CondeElevator Remains a Mystery
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Jay-Z and Kanye’s Fashion Filled Lyrics, an Excerpt From Tyra Banks’ Book, and the True Identity of @CondeElevator Remains a Mystery

The Identity Of @CondeElevator Remains a Mystery: Lucky editor and Fashionista contributor John Jannuzzi was accused of being the Conde employee behind this week’s Twitter obsession, but let the records show, it’s simply not true! In other Conde Nast elevator news, WWD remembers Gawker’s Elevator Chronicles back in 2003, where employees blogged about their elevator encounters with Anna Wintour. {Lucky and WWD, Subscription Required}

The Revival of Rent Gets a Costume Upgrade: The musical’s original costume designer, Angela Wendt, updated her creations for the new Off-Broadway production by garnering inspiration from designers like Viktor & Rolf. {Styleite}

Jay-Z and Kanye Rap About Fashion A Lot on Watch The Throne: Margiela, Gucci, Dries, Christian Louboutin, and Hermes all get shout outs on the album. {MTVStyle}

Breaking News–Rachel Zoe Never Wears Sneakers: Obviously. {People StyleWatch}

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Thursday May 19th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Help Out Oxfam, Abercrombie in Paris, and Charlotte Gainsbourg is Preggers
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Help Out Oxfam, Abercrombie in Paris, and Charlotte Gainsbourg is Preggers

Fire Destroys Oxfam’s Warehouse: The charity lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in donated products that would have been sold in stores and at festivals across the globe, including a fair amount of vintage fashion items. Their machinery was also severely damaged, and the company has sent out a distress call for emergency donations. To help, donate via their website.

Charlotte Gainsbourg is Pregnant: We had no idea, but were so informed with pictures from Cannes, where she appeared in definitely atypical maternity gear. {The Cut}

Kim Catrall Isn’t the Biggest Supporter of SATC3 or the Rumored Prequel: Despite Sarah Jessica Parker’s insistence that there is “one more story to tell”, Catrall isn’t really that convinced and refreshingly admits that the sequels are nothing but an excuse to make money. Best line: “We can’t play twenty-year-olds anymore”. Amen, Samantha. {MovieWeb}

New York’s Sonia Rykiel Boutique Is Closing: Soft weeping will be heard throughout the city on Saturday, as the Upper East Side Madison Avenue boutique will shutter it’s doors on Saturday. The merchandise is heavily discounted though, and a new location is in the works. {Racked}

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Wednesday December 22nd, 2010

Racked Dealfeed: Apart, Built By Wendy, Native on Franklin
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Racked Dealfeed: Apart, Built By Wendy, Native on Franklin

Apart
Deal: Up to 80% off tops, leggings, and outerwear from the European label. Mention Racked at checkout for an additional 10% off.
When/Where: Sunday, December 19 through Wednesday, December 22. Sun 3pm—5pm, Mon 8am—7pm, Tues 8am—7pm, Weds 8am—6pm. 313 W. 37th St between Eighth and Ninth Ave (no phone)
Link: www.apartsyle.com

Built By Wendy
Deal: 30% to 50% off select items from fall/winter 2010
When/Where: Friday, November 26 through Friday, December 31. Mon—Sat noon—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. Soho: 7 Center Market Pl between Broome and Greene Sts (212-925-6538.) Williamsburg: 46 N. 6th St between Wythe and Kent Aves (718-384-2882)
Link: www.builtbywendy.com

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Wednesday October 27th, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: A New Chanel Shade, Hells Angels Sue McQueen, and Kelly Breaks Her Silence About Andrew Mukamal
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: A New Chanel Shade, Hells Angels Sue McQueen, and Kelly Breaks Her Silence About Andrew Mukamal

The New Jade? A new Chanel color called Riva, which debuted in Karl’s St. Tropez resort show, will be released December 1. The gorgeous super pale blue is limited edition. Expect a frenzy at Chanel counters. {Daily Front Row}

Hell Freezing Over: We never thought Alexander McQueen would be a defendant in a copyright law suit, especially against the Hells Angels. Yes, the motorcycle gang is suing Mcqueen’s brand along with Saks Fifth Avenue and Zappos.com, for selling Hells Angels-inspired McQueen items. The items in question: the “Hells Four-Finger Ring” and the “Hells Angels Jacquard Box Dress.” {Racked NY}

Kate’s Loves: Everyone loves Kate Moss but what does Kate Moss love? Starting today, she wants to tell you all the things she loves. Kate’s first Love was the novel Geek Love by Katherine Dunn. Check in daily for the rest. {AnOther Magazine}

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Wednesday July 7th, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: DVF For The Rockettes, The Bed Bugs’ Revenge & More
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: DVF For The Rockettes, The Bed Bugs’ Revenge & More

White Light, White Heat: Upscale L.A. brand Fred Segal has partnered with Akomplice to sell a Paint Project-friendly kit to promote positive environmental decision-making. How, you ask? If everyone painted their roofs white (thereby lowering cooling costs by reflecting the sun’s light instead of absorbing it), the amount of energy saved would be comparable to taking every car in the world off the roads for 11 (!) years. Looks like white just may be the new black. {Coolhunting}

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Published at 12:40 PM

Thursday June 24th, 2010

Exclusive: Inside the New (and Very Naked) A&F Quarterly

Exclusive: Inside the New (and Very Naked) A&F Quarterly

The provocative Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly magazine is back after a seven year hiatus, and we’ve got an exclusive look at the well-toned abs and bare asses inside.

The mag was shot by famed photographer Bruce Weber, and the theme, according to an Abercrombie & Fitch spokesperson, is “backstage at the A&F screen test.”

Unsurprisingly, clothing is optional backstage on the A&F set, and the actors are feeling lusty. The models–wholesome and chiseled–are classic Abercrombie, and the photos–sultry, voyeuristic, black and white–are classic Weber.

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Friday May 21st, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: Ugly Jeans, Sick Shades, and The Dalai Lama
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Ugly Jeans, Sick Shades, and The Dalai Lama

Shield Your Eyes: This slideshow of ugly jeans will probably make you feel sick. It’s unbelievable what designs exist. {Refinery 29}

Shades to Die For: New sunglasses line Illesteva seeks to produce the illest shades ever. Their campaign models are old men from Miami. It’s unclear what definition of “ill” they’re going for. {Style.com}

Summer Love: Behati and her real life boyfriend, Jamie Strachan, get intimate for the summer issue of i-D. It’s steamy, sexy, and probably NSFW. {Fashion Gone Rogue}

Tyra Does McQueen: Tyra created a tribute spread to Lee McQueen in her online magazine. It features André Leon Talley, and Tyra, of course. {Tyra.com}

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Tuesday May 11th, 2010

Thursday February 4th, 2010

Monday August 17th, 2009

Models

Elettra Weidemann for G-Star

Elettra Wiedemann’s landed a new campaign for fall. Isabella Rossellini’s daughter has posed for Abercrombie & Fitch, Bill Blass, Samsonite, Lancôme, Hogan and now, adding to what might be the most scattered modeling portfolio ever, she’s the face of G-Star Raw’s AW09 collection. She’ll star in their print ads through December; they chose her since Read more →

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Friday July 17th, 2009

Wednesday June 17th, 2009

Abercrombie Loses A Limb

Poor Abercrombie’s been having a hell of a time with this whole recession thing. Last winter they refused to cut prices pre-Christmas which led to devastating losses and now, they’ve announced they’re closing Ruehl. A good friend worked at Abercrombie’s Ohio headquarters while Ruehl launched and here’s why, according to her, it bombed: “At first Read more →

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