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Friday March 1st, 2013

André Leon Talley Calls the 2013 Oscars Red Carpet the ‘Dullest, Saddest’ Yet
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André Leon Talley Calls the 2013 Oscars Red Carpet the ‘Dullest, Saddest’ Yet

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When it comes to good quotables, André Leon Talley can give Karl Lagerfeld a run for his money. And now, with all the new projects ALT has in the works (like a late night TV talk show), he’s been talking a lot.

The Vogue contributing editor sat down with WWD for a chat about why he took his new Russian Numéro gig (hint: ka-ching!), his relationship with Anna Wintour, yet another new project he’s working on, and his no-holds-barred take on the recent Oscars red carpet.

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Published at 10:15 AM

Thursday February 28th, 2013

Tuesday February 26th, 2013

Alexander Wang Says He Doesn’t Speak Mandarin, Is ‘Doing Something Quite Different’ at Balenciaga
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Alexander Wang Says He Doesn’t Speak Mandarin, Is ‘Doing Something Quite Different’ at Balenciaga

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There are just two days standing between us and what’s arguably this fashion month’s most highly-anticipated event: Alexander Wang’s debut for Balenciaga. So Suzy Menkes talked to him, Anna Wintour, PPR CEO François Henri Pinault, and, um, Danielle Steel to dig up some backstory, debunk some rumors, and find out what to expect from Wang’s elevated new role.

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Published at 2:30 PM

Thursday February 21st, 2013

Old Hollywood Glamour, Prada Style
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Old Hollywood Glamour, Prada Style

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You never know what you’re going to get with Miuccia Prada. I mean this is the woman who made plain nylon bags–and massive Geisha-inspired platforms–a thing. Prada is the rare designer who can dart between over-the-top editorial-bait (see: Spring 2013, Spring 2010), and understated, quiet luxury without ever seeming like she’s lost her way. For fall 2013, she went with the latter: A moody, yet surprisingly wearable, collection.

Everything from the slightly unsettling shadow play moving on the walls–a cat’s tail swishing, fans slowly turning, and a woman posing as if for a mirror–to the suspenseful music set the tone for darkly cinematic collection.

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Published at 7:00 PM

Thursday February 14th, 2013

What We Saw at New York Fashion Week, Day Nine
Fashion Week

What We Saw at New York Fashion Week, Day Nine

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It’s over! New York Fashion Week wrapped up today with shows by New York fashion’s heaviest hitters: Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Marc Jacobs.

At Ralph we caught Anna and Grace sitting front row, at Calvin we took in the structured looks as the models whizzed by, and we got our tans on at Marc since he managed to lasso the sun for his fall show.

Click through to see what we saw on the last day! Now, to sleep.

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Published at 11:45 PM
Fashion Editors, Anti-Defamation League Rush to Galliano’s Defense After ‘Hasidic Outfit’ Fall-Out

Fashion Editors, Anti-Defamation League Rush to Galliano’s Defense After ‘Hasidic Outfit’ Fall-Out

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There’s much to be said about John Galliano and his return to fashion.

Fashion industry leaders, like Anna Wintour and Oscar de la Renta are all for it (it was Wintour, after all, who asked de la Renta to host Galliano in his studio). A select few members of New York’s Jewish community quoted in yesterday’s reactionary New York Post story, are against it. But whatever camp you fall into, there’s certainly a lot to discuss–and that’s precisely what top fashion writers like WWD‘s Bridget Foley, the International Herald Tribune‘s Suzy Menkes and the New York Times‘s Eric Wilson have done today.

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Published at 10:50 AM

Monday February 11th, 2013

Sunday February 10th, 2013

What We Saw at New York Fashion Week, Day Five
Fashion Week

What We Saw at New York Fashion Week, Day Five

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Today we hit the midway point in the New York fashion week madness, with shows from Derek Lam, Victoria Beckham, DVF, Zac Posen, and many more.

We got a pretty good seat behind Anna and Grace at Thakoon and spied Bryanboy and Fashionista contributor David Yi rocking matching looks at DKNY. We also caught dreamgirls Crystal Renn and Coco Rocha being beautified backstage as Zac Posen (as if they needed it), and models vogueing backstage at Derek Lam.

Check out everything we saw and snapped from day five of New York fashion week!

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Published at 9:25 PM

Wednesday February 6th, 2013

Fashionista 50: The Most Influential People in New York Fashion Right Now
The Business

Fashionista 50: The Most Influential People in New York Fashion Right Now

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To survive in this business, you’ve got to have more than talent. You’ve got to be shrewd, savvy, determined—and a crazy-hard worker.

So here’s our list of the 50 most influential people working in New York fashion right now. To compile the list, we used our own knowledge of the industry combined with advice from inside sources.

Let us know what you think: You’ll find the entire Fashionista 50 list below. Click on the person’s name to read a full bio. And if you really want to click through the whole slideshow, you can do so here.

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Published at 12:40 PM

Tuesday January 29th, 2013

Peter Dundas Designs Rita Ora’s Tour Costumes, Taylor Swift Shills Coke, & Juicy Couture Founders Get a Book Deal
Fashion News Roundup

Peter Dundas Designs Rita Ora’s Tour Costumes, Taylor Swift Shills Coke, & Juicy Couture Founders Get a Book Deal

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Rita Ora has been really friendly with the fashion set lately (Cara Delevingne, anyone?), and now Emilio Pucci creative director Peter Dundas has designed these stunning outfits for the singer’s Radioactive Tour wardrobe. Fashion icon in the making? {Vogue UK}

The co-founders of Juicy Couture are writing a book about their entrepreneurial journey from tracksuit to full-on lifestyle brand. {WWD}

Uh oh. Anna Wintour’s boyfriend owes a ton in back taxes. {Telegraph}

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Published at 3:00 PM