Karl Lagerfeld’s period film Once Upon a Time, which stars Keira Knightley as Coco Chanel, is finally here–all 15 glorious minutes of it.
The designer-cum-director reportedly gave the actors, including Knightley, Clotilde Hesme, Lindsey Wixson, Stella Tennant, Tallulah Harlech, their lines just moments before shooting–which makes a lot of sense when you watch the film.
Karl Lagerfeld’s kitten Choupette celebrated her first birthday today and boy, what a year it has been. That diary must be 1,000 pages by now. The white, fluffy Birman beauty has catapulted to fame more quickly, we’re pretty sure, than any other cat in history (and even many humans for that matter) and we feel Read more →
Kim Kardashian Gets a Little Messy: This is definitely not the kind of flower flour girls like receiving. After spending probably three hours in hair and makeup, poor Kimmy K was flour-bombed (think pie-d before the ingredients are mixed) by some disgruntled onlooker at her fragrance release event. Turns out that suspected culprit PETA was in fact not responsible for this half-baked (hehe) sabotage– but a rep made sure to tell TMZ that they were pretty pleased just the same. {Styleite, TMZ}
Dov Charney is An ‘Innocent’ Man: Could 2012 be the year of Dov Charney’s comeback? After being on the constant brink of bankruptcy, American Apparel’s founder and CEO can say adieu to another legal hurdle. A Brooklyn judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought on by a former employee last year claiming that Charney had used her as a “sex slave.” {HuffPo}
American Idol Becoming Fashion Forward: Following the announcement that Tommy Hilfiger will be the reality show’s new “style advisor,” it’s been revealed that American Idol will be releasing its new ‘Authentic Icon’ clothing line at Kohl’s in April – also home to AI judge Jennifer Lopez’s own clothing range. It seems even Idol alum (and Smash star) Katherine McPhee is getting in on the fash game: She was reportedly seen sprinting to the Conde Nast building to “meet Miss Anna Wintour” on Wednesday– though we’re betting there was nary a mention of ‘Kohl’s’ in that meeting. {NY Mag, NY Post}
Were you eagerly awaiting Baptiste Giabiconi‘s follow-up single to his hit “Showtime”? Yes? Well then you’re in luck because the model-turned-singer has just released a teaser for his new music video for super-original song “One Night In Paradise” (via Styleite). I know, where does he come up with this stuff? Dude is a lyrical genius.
Ugg-ly Footwear Losing Stock Value The end of a fashion epidemic?? Stock in the comfy-yet-unfortunate looking booties has fallen a nearly unheard of 39% in the past week, and Crocs aren’t doing so hot either. It’s time to put them away, people. Forever. {Racked}
Tom Ford’s Documentary Airs Next Week : Tom Ford: Visionaries will air October 23 on OWN, offering a rare “intimate” look at Ford’s creative process and daily life. He apparently takes more than three baths a day. While we’re really excited about this doc, we’re secretly wishing this were a segment of now-defunct Oprah Winfrey Show– if only to hear Opie belt out a satisfying “Tooooom FoooOOOooord!!!” {Marie Claire}
Fashionable TwitPics of the Week: Revealing phone pics of Kim K. doing hookah, Hilary Rhoda’s store bought cookie dough, and Lily Donaldson on a very tiny horse. There’s even one of Doutzen Kroes doing her best Scarlett Johannson impression… well, almost. {FabSugar}
Chanel Model on France’s Dancing With The Stars Male model, Karl’s muse, and sometimes-”pop star” Baptiste Giabiconi is a contestant on France’s version of DWTS. He’s often shirtless… and wearing body glitter. Wonder if Karl tunes in every week for inspiration? {OhLaLa}
Did you ever think that Baptiste Giabiconi looked good enough to eat? Seems Karl Lagerfeld did–hence, sculpting his muse out of chocolate.
Don’t Hate On Us Franca: In her, ahem, blog de direttore, Vogue Italia EIC Franca Sozzani unleashes about her disdain for fashion bloggers. Here’s a sampling: “Do we need all these bloggers? They don’t offer an opinion but only talk about themselves, take their own pictures wearing absurd outfits. What’s the point?” and “These aren’t people who have been working in fashion too long to end up criticizing everything, the shows, and they don’t have a background in fashion so they are not conditioned by their knowledge or interests. There [sic] comments are naif [sic] and enthusiastic. They don’t hold a real importance in the business. Of course not.” Ouch. This kind of blanket smack down seems more than a little unjust. {Refinery29}
Cathy Horyn on the Michelle Obama “Witch Hunt”: We thought it was kinda tssk-tssk-y for the CFDA and ODLR and WWD to shame Michelle Obama for wearing a foreign designer to the China state dinner. So did Cathy Horyn. And she’s got some very valid points: “I’m afraid the C.F.D.A., while wanting to act like a family, really represents individuals with very different interests. The truth is many of its members, including its president, Diane Von Furstenberg, manufacture a significant portion of their clothes outside the United States, mainly in Asia. Why wasn’t that mentioned in the WWD articles?” She also voices concern that Mrs. O will be known only for her dresses and not her brains and the good work she’s been doing as FLOTUS. Preach, Horyn! Only why back down from the original title of your post? Horyn originally titled her post “Witch Hunt” and now it’s headlined “About that McQueen Dress.” {On the Runway}
Baptiste on Karl: Karl Lagerfeld’s muse Baptiste Giabiconi covers Dansk magazine (who did they to him!?) and opens up on his relationship with the Kaiser: “One day I went up to Karl and said: ‘Why me? What is it you see in me? Why do you only work with me?’ And he told me it’s because he sees something in me that he doesn’t see in other people, something in the way I carry myself. Karl said: ‘I see both a man and a woman in you at the same time.’” {Models.com}
In Defense of Helena Bonham Carter: Carter says her mismatched Golden Globe shoes were all about having fun with fashion. Personally, we love her for breaking the mold. {The Cut}
Mary Katrantzou for Topshop, Again: The eccentric designer’s second capsule collection for Topshop hits stores in February. {Grazia}
Rachel Zoe Is Dying for White:The stylist insists that white is the new black. {Stylelist}
Modern Family Star Spices up Kmart: Sofia Vergara has designed a line for Kmart that will include all the usual suspects of a celebrity collection: jeggings, miniskirts, and tight party dresses. The line hits stores this fall. {WWD, subscription required}
H&M E-Commerce is Coming!: The fast fashion retailer is FINALLY making online shopping available to US residents at the end of next year. H&M, you just made our day! {@hmusa}
Baptiste Giabiconi, better known as Karl Lagerfeld‘s muse, has been working on a music career for some time. Giabiconi’s single “Showtime” dropped in October and today Christmas came early (or we got a late Hannukah pressie) with the release of his first music video. Giabiconi is that rare pop star whose accent doesn’t disappear when Read more →
Isabella on Film: John Galliano is producing a film about the late, great Isabella Blow. Galliano will play himself, but who will play Isabella? {Vogue UK}
I took my wife to a wife-swapping party, I had to throw in some cash: Richard Prince, artists beloved by Marc Jacobs and Sonic Youth, has recreated 31 of his most famous works on T-shirts stretched over wood or canvas. Head to Salon 94 Bowery, 243 Bowery, to check it out. {The Moment}
Singapore Style: Singapore is working to establish themselves as a fashion capital. They already have a mini-fashion week, complete with gorgeous designs. {JC Report}
Coke & Karl: We’re surprised this didn’t happen sooner: Karl Lagerfeld has collaborated with Coca-Cola Light. He designed a silver aluminum bottle, which features a hot pink cap and his iconic silhouette. The cola campaign stars Coco Rocha and Baptiste Giabiconi and will be released across France on April 28. {WWD} Peeping Todd: Style.com turned Read more →
