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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Round-Up: Sex and the City 3 is a possibility, Alexander Wang’s FNO Plans, Tom Brady and Gisele Richest Celebrity Couple

Third time’s the charm? SJP told Parade that “There is [a chance there will be a third Sex and the City]. I know what the story is. It’s a small story, but I think it should be told.” {Parade}

It’s official: American Apparel is cursed. A factory employee for the retailer was crushed by an industrial knitting machine and subsequently died. {Gawker}

Some people really do have all the luck: Forbes has just named Tom Brady and Gisele as the wealthiest celebrity couple in the world, making the couple not only gorgeous, happily married, but filthy rich. {Forbes}

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Trendspotting

Trendspotting: Puffer Power

By Leah Chernikoff Friday, Feb 25, 2011 / 3:53 PM


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Menswear

Ervell Fall 2011: A Force to Reckon With

I’m just going to say it: Patrik Ervell should have won the CFDA/GQ New Menswear Designer of the Year. Quite simply, and I use the word “simply” intentionally here, no one is making menswear like Patrik Ervell. The refinement of his suits are unmatched, and his apparel retains an absolutely effortless sexiness and masculinity without losing even a touch of its elegance. And yet his materials are forward-thinking, without needing to get all up in your face with their avant-gardness. For my money, in terms of young, or “new” designers, he is the one to beat.

Ervell’s F/W 2011 collection began against a backdrop of white billowing parachutes, flowing with gusts of wind provided by fans. The minimal, dramatic set was a precursor for what was to come: the stage outline of the film Dogville, or those first, sparse piano notes that introduce Kanye’s Runaway.

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  • John Ortved
  • Monday, Feb 14, 2011 / 4:00 PM
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Menswear

Riviera Club Fall 2011: Polished Dishevelment

“Tough beat, boys.” That’s what I had to say to Joe Sadler, Greg Ullery and Derek Buse, the trio behind Riviera Club, who were recently nominated for GQ and the CFDA’s New Menswear Designer of the Year award. Riviera Club lost out to Alexander Wang, but I can see why they were nominated in the first place. They say their collection is “nestled at the intersection of blue collar chic and polished dishevelment,” and I’ll buy it. This is a coherent, handsome collection, punctuated by sparks of color, work wear and Americana.

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  • John Ortved
  • Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 / 6:30 PM
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Fashionista 50: Who’s Next?

They might not have made this year’s list, but they most certainly can’t be ignored. Keep your eye on these guys in 2011:

Emily Weiss, creator of Into the Gloss and fashion assistant extraordinaire, makes beauty interesting…Deborah Lloyd is taking The Cut, reminds us that fashion’s not everything…P.S. I Made This’ Erica Domesek keeps us crafty…Tony King gives his old company, Createthe Group, a run for its money…Katie Ermilio is the next It designer…Alexander Wang is the next global lifestyle brand.

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Fashion Shows

The 10 Most Ridiculous Looks From the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Victoria’s Secret put on their annual runway show spectacular last night and, as usual, the highly produced event was an assault of sparkles, feathers, cleavage and legs for miles. There was a “Tough Love” theme that involved lingerie with a hard motocross edge followed by “Game On” which featured Isabeli as a weightlifter, and then “Country Girl” where Angels got to where wings made of straw and wheat. The “Pink Planet” segment–the VS Pink portion of the show–seemed like a tribute to Rainbow Brite, which was not a bad thing.

The front row and after party was packed with a very amusing range of celebs including some fashion ones. Carine Roitfeld, Alexander Wang and Zac Posen were all there. So was Adrien Grenier and Vin Diesel. Vin Diesel was very enthusiastic about the show and on his feet for most of it. Not that we can blame him. There was a lot of hot ridiculousness to be gawked at.

Here are some of the most insane get-ups from the show.
Photo credit: Victoria’s Secret and NY Daily News.

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Karl’s Crazy Fashion Island, ADR’s Rules to Wearing Fruit on Your Head and Fashion’s Night In

A Women’s Right To Headpieces: This fantastic blog post by Vogue Nippon editor Anna Dello Russo includes a photo montage of the fruit-inspired headwear she’s been sporting lately, the frenzy around which has inspired her to explain her 10 RULES to wearing headpieces. Our favorite pieces of advice: “4. Try the LOOK! At the end you have to look pretty in your face.

” and “9. Don’t take off the hat when you get inside, 
it’s part of your LOOK!

” {ADR}

Matthew Williamson Diffuses: Diffusion lines are all the rage these days and now British designer Matthew Williamson is no exception. The collection, which will sit next to the likes of Marc by Marc and See by Chloe, is set to debut next Februrary. “It will carry all the essence of the Williamson woman but it’ll be for her younger sister and at a lower price point,” said Williamson. Sounds good to us. {Vogue UK}

Fashion Island: It looks like Karl Lagerfeld and his fabulous friends will have somewhere other than Saint-Tropez to take fabulous breaks from their fabulous lives. Check out Isla Moda (yes that’s really what it’s called), a man-made fashion-centric island off the coast of Dubai that Karl himself is helping design. There are now renderings of the island and s*** looks crazy. {NY Mag}

Teenage Dream: Katy Perry will be performing live at this year’s Victoria’s Secret Angels fashion show. The show, which airs November 30 at 10pm on CBS, will be a whole to do including a red carpet, model profiles and behind-the-scenes exclusives. There will also of course be a $2 million bra worn by Adriana Lima. We hope the show also includes those Victoria’s Secret “halloween” costumes and that Katy Perry wears something ridiculous. {Victoria’s Secret}

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Betty White’s Style Evolution, Givenchy at Disney and Men in Makeup

Superintern: Some interns spend their entire internships getting coffee and making copies. Others, like this Alex Wang intern, have their doodles featured in their boss’ Spring ’11 collection. {Nylon}

Betty White’s Golden Years: Check out a slide show that chronicles Betty White’s “style evolution.” We all know the actress is not lacking in personality and she’s certainly never been afraid to take fashion risks. {Style List}

Dazed and Some Shoes: Dazed & Confused/Another Magazine publisher Jefferson Hack has worn many hats throughout his career and now might try is hand at designing shoes. The collection, intended for Spring ’11 delivery, will reportedly be revealed in Miami. {Elle UK}

Givenchy at Disney? Givenchy will reportedly open their first U.S. perfume boutique…in Disney World. You can find it in the faux France section of Epcot. I’ve never been to Disney World, but this sounds pretty out of place, no? {Fashion Indie}

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Events

Fashion’s Night Out: The Show

Last night, I got a taste of what New York Fashion Week would be like if it was produced by Anna Wintour. Every show would begin on time. Only the best of the best designers would be invited to participate. And the music would be very, very good.

That pretty much sums up Fashion’s Night Out: The Show, which took place last night at the courtyard in Lincoln Center. Over a 1,000 looks–styled by Tabitha Simmons and Edward Enninful–stomped down a twisting runway that must have been a quarter of a mile long in total. Everyone–from Alex Wang to Balenciaga–was featured. Simmons and Enninful chose to style the models as they were originally styled, meaning Prada‘s girls got boufants, and Balenciaga’s wore pastel eyebrows. It was unoriginal, but with so many looks, understandable. Pretty much every model working today walked, including favorites of mine like Dree Hemingway and Ashley Smith. Gisele even made an appearance near the end, shortly after NERD performed in the center of the venue.

The paper program was masterful, save for a weirdly photo-shopped Lara Stone on the cover. (A friend said that her waist “looked tinier than Karly’s–creepy.”) Every single clothing credit was included, which is a two day-long job on its own.

All in all, it was a successful event. Especially for those who hadn’t seen these looks come down the runway last February.

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Mood Board

September Mood Board

By Steff Yotka Sunday, Sep 5, 2010 / 11:31 AM

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