New blog Part Nouveau, or ‘partly new’, delves into fashion history to showcase the inspiration–be it art, photography or design–behind some of today’s biggest fashion moments. It’s fascinating and impossible not to get lost in, so we asked the site’s founder, Lilah Ramzi, to give us a little history lesson each week.
This week’s lesson? Terry Richardson takes a tip from Guy Bourdin.
We’re not exactly sure how it happens (is a memo sent out or something?) but each season there’s always a few key pieces or amazing style tricks that all the editors are sporting during fashion month. It’s almost as if they adhere to a set of rules–or commandments if you will. Click through for our Read more →
Name: Jason Exeter
What do you do? Marketing for a Pharmaceutical company
What would you never be caught wearing? A suit with a shirt un-tucked or a tie with a shirt un-tucked.
What was the last thing you bought? A cappuccino.
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? To get a promotion.
What are you wearing?
Name: Christopher Griffin
Occupation: Student
What would you never be caught wearing? Sneakers. I’ll always wear shoes.
What was the last song you listened to? “We Own the Sky” by M83.
What was the last thing you bought?
Holiday party season is well underway and since we already helped you pick out a pretty frock to wear, we’re turning our attention to your feet. From glittery stilettos to shiny gold platforms, we’ve got all the trends of the holiday season covered. Click through to see our picks.
Lady Gaga is teaming up with Terry Richardson again, this time on a line of fizzy drinks. Pop Water brought on Uncle Terry as the creative director and Gaga to be the face. Coincidentally, the CEO is Gaga’s manager… {THR}
Brad Kroenig might be super hot, but even he can be upstaged by an adorable kid–in this case, his son Hudson, who pops into an interview to talk about walking for Chanel. {The Cut}
The Kate Middleton nude photo scandal is far from over, with the photographer responsible set to be arrested by French officials. {HuffPo}
Kim Kardashian never wants Halloween to end, apparently. After dressing up as a golden-haired mermaid this weekend, rumor has it she wants to dye her own locks blonde. {US Weekly}
Name: Abaul Atozi
How would you describe your style? Preppy, suits… lots of preppy stuff.
What was the last thing you bought? A pair of khakis.
What would you never be caught wearing? Baggy jeans, ever.
Madonna’s already successfully infiltrated the world of mainstream fashion with her “Material Girl” juniors’ line, and a few months ago we reported that she was doing a line for grown-ups called “Truth or Dare.” Her fragrance of the same name kicked off this new endeavor, and now she’s started rolling out other categories, starting with Read more →
Name: Emma
Occupation: Works in medical research
Where are you from originally? Canada.
What was the last thing you bought? A black, sort of boho, flowy dress.
What would you never wear? Uggs.
Katy Perry Makes a Funny at PFW: When asked about the revealing mini dress the Smurfette-tressed pop star donned recently in Paris, she replied, “It’s either Vegas hooker or Balmain.” And upon meeting Conde Nast chairman Jonathan Newhouse, Katy blurted out, “Newhouse– much better than old house!” Maybe the windows weren’t cracked quite enough during all those blue hair dying sessions, but we can’t say we mind the entertainment. {NY Mag}
Mila Kunis Shoots for Dior: Mila’s on a boat–or should we say, un bateau. The gorg actress and latest face of Dior was spotted looking tres chic as she shot a new campaign for the Parisian fashion house on La Seine. {Telegraph}
Alexa Chung Will Host Scottish Fashion Awards: Great Britain’s greatest Brit (fashion wise, anyway) is set to bring her quirky-cool brand of humor to the 7th annual Scottish Fashion Awards, in association with InStyle, this June. The awards celebrate the best of Scotch talent, and past honorees have included Christopher Kane, Holly Fulton, and Jonathan Saunders. Here’s hoping the program allows for multiple wardrobe changes for Alexa, a la Anne Hathaway at last year’s Oscars. {InStyle}
Name: Sabrina
Age: 23
Occupation: Store Manager, French Connection
What is one trend you would never be caught wearing? Low-rise jeans, never! Strappy, shiny, sequined heels and kitten heels… either wear heels or flats.
Age: 21
Occupation: Owner of Vi-Vintage
How would you describe your style? Vintage.
What was the last thing you bought? This shirt.
