Brooklyn-made products are the new luxury according to a new piece in the Observer, featuring fantastic quotes like, “None of my clients want Christian Louboutin shoes anymore, because the Kardashians are clomping around in them at breakfast.”
A true end is in sight for the now-18 month long Louboutin vs. YSL trademark case, thanks to YSL being super cool about everything.
YSL is being the nice guy for once (we kid) and filed a motion today to dismiss all counterclaims against Louboutin, a lawyer for YSL has confirmed.
Need a little recap on the red-sole lawsuit? We’re here to help.
Tim Gunn is generally an all-around nice guy, so it’s no surprise that he feels bad critiquing the looks of famous people. The one celeb he makes an exception for? Kim Kardashian. {NYPost} Speaking of Kim Kardashian’s sartorial choices, rumor has it she’s working out “like crazy” to fit into beau Kanye West’s clothing line. Read more →
Kim Kardashian tweeted a photo of herself in a white dress by Pucci, that some say resembles a bridal gown. OMG!! Does this mean Kimye are going to make it official? We kind of hope so. {HuffPo} Katie Holmes celebrated her divorce by purchasing 15 pairs of Louboutins. That’s right Katie, you are now free Read more →
Oscar de la Renta is switching it up in his latest ad campaign – after featuring Karlie Kloss for four consecutive seasons, Candice Swanepoel and Katryn Kruger take center stage this fall. {WWD} The September Issue? That’s so 2009. The editors at W are unveiling their very own behind-the-scenes docu web series, which takes you Read more →
Back in April it was announced that Christian Louboutin had been tapped to design a modern day “glass slipper” in honor of Disney releasing the Diamond Edition of Cinderella this fall. We’ve been wondering how he was going to render such impractical footwear in real life, and, well, now we know.
For whatever reason, shoe designer Christian Louboutin felt the need to dispel the fairly ridiculous notion, stemming from a previous quote, that he wants his ubiquitous red-soled shoes to be uncomfortable. While that may be the case for these fetish shoes, discomfort, believe it or not, isn’t his goal when designing footwear.
“I have been misquoted,” he told Vogue UK.
Place Your Bets on Charlotte Casiraghi for Gucci: The Royal daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco (and granddaughter of Grace Kelly) may be the next face of Gucci. Considering that Gucci provides the 25-year-old with her equestrian kit, this rumor has a lot of horsepower behind it. Plus this blue blood has a Blue Ribbon in fashion: she regularly sports Gucci and Chanel Haute Couture, and she covered the September issue of Paris Vogue. Nothing official yet, so we’ll just have to wait for the photo finish. UPDATE: It’s confirmed, reports Vogue UK. She’ll appear in a four-part series to be shot by Peter Lindbergh, all with a horsey theme. {Telegraph UK}
Daphne Guinness to Auction Her Clothing: After buying the late Isabella Blow’s entire collection to save it from the auction block, Guinness will now auction off 100 of her own unique pieces on June 27. The auction will be handled by Christie’s and the proceeds will go to the new Isabella Blow Foundation, which supports young art and fashion talent. Pieces from the likes of Chanel, Balenciaga, and McQueen will go on display from June 23 to the day of auction. Guinness is known for her incredible wardrobe, so start saving your pennies now! {Vogue UK}
Spotted: John Galliano in the Marais: One figure staying quiet in the Dior debate is former creative director Galliano. He’s been spotted in Paris keeping a low profile – well, low for Galliano – reportedly wearing a beanie over his signature blond locks and a pencil thin 20′s style mustache. He was leaving a café tout seul on Rue de Turenne Saturday night. {WWD}
It’s officially mid-November, which means it’s probably time to start shopping for holiday gifts…or at least thinking about it. Not sure what to get your fashion-obsessed loved one? This year, we’d recommend a pretty fashion book, especially because there are so many good ones that have come out recently.
Who wouldn’t want a photographic look back at the house of Gucci or Carine Roitfeld’s career sitting on their coffee table? We certainly do, so we’ve compiled what we believe are the 10 best fashion books to have come out this year. And if you end up buying one of them for yourself, that’s okay. We won’t tell!
We love Zach Galifianakis, but really? Designing a handbag? We thought he just carried one in the movies.
We never saw it coming but it’s true. The comedian has been tapped by Keith Richards’ wife Patti Hansen to design a one-of-a-kind handbag for her line Hung On U, which will be auctioned off for charity at the bag line’s Barneys launch party. Proceeds will benefit the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation
Galifianakis isn’t the only unlikely guest celebrity designer:
In today’s Times Style section, there is a piece titled “Dress Codes in New York Clubs: Will This Get Me In?” The author attempts to reveal the sartorial secrets for getting in to New York City’s most exclusive nightclubs. Apparently, to get into all the hip NYC spots like The Mulberry Project and Provacateur, all you have to do is wear tight jeans, 5-inch heels and forgo stripes.
Here are the most hilarious quotes author and his interviewees’ (NYC club owners) advice for what will “get you in”:
Last week we told you about a mysterious blogger photo shoot involving Jane Aldridge, with Garance Dore serving as the photographer. The Sea of Shoes star wouldn’t reveal more than those two details, but we’ve done some digging to get the scoop.
According to our sources, Aldridge was seen shooting at the Christian Louboutin boutique in New York’s Meatpacking District, and that the film permit said Glamour magazine.
So, contrary to what we originally assumed, this might have been an actual editorial photo shoot. Or it could be the second promotional shoot Dore’s done for Glamour. Last year, it was a fantastic street style spread that ran as an advert in the magazine.
