Earlier this month we got a glimpse of J.Crew’s CFDA collaboration–featuring designs from this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion finalists Jennifer Meyer, Tabitha Simmons and The Elder Statesman. Today the complete collection landed in our inbox.
The partnership that gave us Prabal Gurung and Joseph Altuzarra at accessible price points is back.
For the third year in a row, J.Crew is partnering with the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund to bring industry-recognized excellent design to the masses.
Here’s a sneak peek at what Greg Chait of The Elder Statesman, Tabitha Simmons and Jennifer Meyer have designed for J.Crew.
Over the last few years we’ve seen countless luxury brands stage fashion shows in China–in Beijing, Shanghai, on the Great Wall–in addition to staging their shows in Paris, London, New York or Milan. With Chinese surpassing Americans as the biggest consumers of luxury goods, designers are focusing more than ever on China.
Of course, for smaller labels that aren’t part of luxury conglomerates, China is a market that’s harder to tap into. Enter the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s latest initiative, “Americans in China,” which will bring Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, and Marchesa (three former CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists) to China to present their fall-winter 2013 collections at the Ming Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, at the Great Wall of China, in Beijing.
Macy’s is debuting a totally adorable juniors’ line inspired by Marilyn Monroe. {Macy’s}
We wish we were the “friend” holed up drinking wine with Jennifer Lawrence in Hawaii in these pap shots. Call us, Jen? {US Weekly}
Beyoncé had a pair of Isabel Marant wedge sneakers customized by PMK in exotic skins that include anaconda and stingray. Guess who’s upset? (Spoiler: It’s PETA). {HuffPo}
Rumor has it Kerry Washington abandoned a custom Marchesa gown for Miu Miu on Oscar night (risking the ire of Harvey Weinstein in the process–yikes!). Public apologies seem to be de rigueur, Kerry… {NYPost}
Here’s everything you need to know about the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund x Nordstrom collab and why it’s a good idea.
This week, Greg Chait of The Elder Statesman took home the top prize at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, earning a $300,000 investment, mentorship, and the official endorsement of Vogue.
The fact that The Elder Statesman’s cashmere sweaters and The Row’s perfectly-constructed t-shirts have beat out the more fanciful and intricate designs of their contemporaries is a telling indication of what direction the luxury market may be headed in–namely, back to basics. After years of increasingly over-the-top runway looks and a lightening fast trend cycle, discerning consumers seem to be searching for items with more permanence–and they’re willing to pay a premium price for it.
When Greg Chait of The Elder Statesman was named the winner of the ninth CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund we’re not gonna lie–we were a little surprised. His line of luxurious hand-spun cashmere blankets and knits beat out bigger brands with more buzz like SUNO, Wes Gordon, and even Voguette Tabitha Simmons.
So who is Greg Chait and how did he manage to snag one of the most prestigious awards in fashion? We caught Chait on the phone yesterday before he headed back out to Los Angeles, where his five-year-old line is based, to ask him. From interning with Whitney Houston to making blankets, Chait’s journey into the fashion industry may not have been direct but it just won him $300,000 and some serious recognition.
Often, when someone meets a designer or famous person, we’re bombarded with stories of how ‘real’ these mythical characters actually are in the flesh. But Burberry‘s Christopher Bailey is here to debunk those ridiculous relatable fables once and for all–and we are so, so grateful.
The designer dished on Donna Karan’s nocturnal working schedule (including 3AM massages, naturally), and what Tom Ford was wearing–or rather, not wearing–when he interviewed to be senior designer at the label.
One of our favorite things about the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards besides, you know, celebrating some of the best new talents in the industry, is seeing what fashion’s inner circle will wear on the red carpet. Because when it’s a real fashiony event, like this one, everyone steps up her game.
Click through to see what everyone was wearing.
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has named its latest round of winners.
Models School Us On Swimsuit Shoots: We chatted with bikini babes Erin Heatherton, Chrissy Tiegen and more to bring you their secrets on getting the best beach photo possible. Hint: standing on your toes works wonders. 10 Secrets From The Modeling Industry: The industry’s most recognizable faces are featured in HBO’s upcoming doc About Face: Read more →
Vogue and the CFDA have assembled another promising bunch of young labels to compete for a chance to win the coveted CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund this year. As usual, the 10 finalists represent various aesthetics, categories, and levels of prominence. Some may be more well-known than others, but given the number of applicants those judges have Read more →
