About this time every year, we find ourselves spending an inordinate amount of time day-dreaming about our summer vacations–and even more time fantasizing about what we’ll wear on them. Somehow dressing for vacation is just always more fun than dressing for real life. That being said, it’s often hard to find exactly the right of Read more →
Issa, the designer label that Kate Middleton put on the map, is coming to a high street store near you.
The London-based brand is collaborating with Banana Republic on a 40-piece collection to hit stores August 6.
According to recent quarterly reports Gap’s recent turnaround efforts seem to have paid off. Big time.
The holiday party season is in full swing now, but it’s still not too late to put together that perfect outfit. We already gave you a headstart with our guide to dresses under $100 and the sparkliest collection of party shoes ever, but you’re not quite done yet. You need a bag!
Thom Dolan may be a little known up-and-coming label, but designer Thomasine Dolan is actually an industry vet with 20 years under her belt. After years and years of working for big names like Ralph Lauren, Armani and Banana Republic, Dolan decided she was finally ready to tell her own story. In 2010 she launched her label with a few retro swimsuits, which quickly grew into a complete range of classic, masculine-meets-feminine pieces in high quality fabrics.
The busy New Yorker balances being a mom of three with running her growing business, both of which she does from her Broome St. apartment. She invited me into her amazing home (her studio is the floor below), and it was easy to get sidetracked as we discussed everything from her love of The Sound of Music to her dismay over the Kardashian phenomenon. One thing is certain, if you haven’t heard of this designer, who is as honest and witty as her designs, it’s time to take note. Read on to learn more.
Hitchcock, the Oscar-vehicle starring Anthony Hopkins as Hitch and Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh, hit select theaters this past weekend. There hasn’t been much fashion buzz about the film aside from Scarlett Johansson’s Psycho-themed V cover, which focused more on her scream than her clothes (as well it should have), but we’ve always had a soft-spot for the fashion in Hitchcock’s films.
Narciso Rodriguez has been quite the busy bee as of late. After recently designing a collection for Kohl’s Design Nation, Rodriguez has landed a new covetable gig at another mainstream powerhouse: Banana Republic. According to a press release, Rodriguez will begin an ‘advisory role’ with Banana Republic, in an effort to “build upon the strengths Read more →
Banana Republic‘s next collaboration is taking fashion to new heights–35,000 feet in the air to be exact–thanks to a new partnership with Virgin America. The retailer, who has a habit of collaborating with less-than-expected partners, has designed uniforms for the airline’s 2,000 airport teammates, pilots and in-flight teammates. According to the press release, the uniforms, Read more →
Jade Jagger was married over the weekend in a self-designed wedding dress. Click through to see the gown, Mick Jagger’s awesome suit…and a picture in which Kate Moss does not look amazing. Gasp! {Grazia}
Perfume and cosmetics giant, Coty, has filed for a seven million dollar IPO. The company controls beauty lines for many different brands like Marc Jacobs and Rimmel London. {WWD, Subscription Required}
Banana Republic is launching a Anna Karenina inspired clothing line in collaboration with the film’s costume designer, Jacqueline Durran. It is set to be in stores for the holiday season. {Fashionista Inbox}
Beyonce accepted the BET award for Best Female Artist in Stephane Rowland Couture last night. She looks flawless, per usual. {Red Carpet Fashion Awards}
Back in the 90s, Shalom Harlow was everywhere–from Chanel campaigns to couture, she was one of the supers, (along with Kate Moss, Karolina Kurkova, Amber Valetta et al) and a particular favorite of the fashion set. In the early 2000s, she still worked steadily and added the “slash actress” to her resume, appearing in films Read more →
One of the best parts (and my favorite part) of Florence’s famed menswear trade show Pitti Immagine Uomo is the incredible street style on display. If you thought preening and peacocking was purely a women’s fashion sport you are so, so wrong. The men of Pitti show the women of Paris fashion week up. And Read more →
Gucci is launching Sustainable Soles, an eco-friendly shoe line made of biodegradable plastic– Though hopefully they don’t biodegrade too quickly. {WWD}
Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart channel fierce, beautiful dolphins caught in a tuna net on the June/July cover of Interview. {Fashin}
Dennis Basso asked Coco Rocha to star in his Fall ad campaign after she wore Liz Taylor’s yellow suit to the Met Ball. {WWD}
Cynthia Nixon wore a green Carolina Herrera gown to marry her forever-partner Christine Marinoni this weekend. Mazel!! {Refinery29}
There’s buzzzz that Anna Wintour’s daughter Bee Shaffer has split with her long-time comedy-writer beau Jake Hurwitz. Sad. {NY Daily News}
