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Monday January 14th, 2013

Kate Middleton Due in July, Matthew Williamson’s Latest Collab, and Justin Timberlake’s New Single Is All About Style
Fashion News Roundup

Kate Middleton Due in July, Matthew Williamson’s Latest Collab, and Justin Timberlake’s New Single Is All About Style

The royal palace announced that Kate Middleton’s due date is in July, but there’s still no word on the baby’s gender. {HuffPo}

It sounds like Justin Timberlake is already kicking off a stylish new comeback: “Suit and Tie,” the first single from his upcoming album The 20/20 Experience, was released at midnight and includes a verse from Jay-Z about tuxes and Alexander Wang. {US Weekly}

A 28-year-old Harvard grad has started a new web site for “our mothers” called Halsbrook.com, with an aim to make women over 40 “chic but not intimidating.” {NY Times}

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Friday January 4th, 2013

Street Style: April Mixes Vintage with Her Comme des Garcons
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Street Style: April Mixes Vintage with Her Comme des Garcons

Name: April

What do you do? I work for COMME des GARÇONS.

What was the last thing you bought? A pink, knit, Topshop sweater.

What would you never be caught wearing? Crocs. Never.

What are you currently obsessed with? White, everything.

What was the last song you listened to? Xeno and Oaklander “Sentinelle.”

If you were to get a tattoo right now, what would you get? An invisible one.

What are you wearing?

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Tuesday September 25th, 2012

Monday February 7th, 2011

Racked Dealfeed: Edon Manor, Armani Exchange, Skinstore and More
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Racked Dealfeed: Edon Manor, Armani Exchange, Skinstore and More

Edon Manor
Deal: 60% off shoes and accessories from labels like Alaia, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, and Joseph Altuzarra.
When: Ongoing. Mon—Sat noon—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 391 Greenwich St between Beach and N. Moore Sts (212-431-3890)
link: edonmanor.com

Armani Exchange
Deal: Enter code GETLOVE at checkout to save $10 off any online purchase
When: Ongoing through Feburary 14th.
link: ArmaniExchange.com

Skinstore
Deal: Save 25% to 60% off a selection of shoes and accessories from Marni, Rodarte, Pierre Hardy, more
When: Monday – Saturday, 11am to 7pm; Sunday, noon to 5pm. 1112 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
link: Skinstore.com

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Tuesday January 18th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Alber Spreads Romance, One Royal Chooses Her Wedding Dress, and Jimmy Choo for Dudes
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Alber Spreads Romance, One Royal Chooses Her Wedding Dress, and Jimmy Choo for Dudes

Alber Elbaz Steals Our Heart Again: To celebrate the upcoming summer wedding of Prince Albert of Monaco to Charlene Wittstock, Elbaz has teamed up with the Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo in Monaco to create a romantic package for two that features Elbaz-designed cocktails and treats, a Lanvin Gift, and helicopter ride over the French Riviera. Swoon.
{Vogue UK}

Jimmy Choo For Dudes: All the men out there who have ever envied a woman’s shoe collection can now sport their own Jimmy Choo’s. Tamara Mellon has designed a men’s line that includes a range of high tops, biker boots, gentleman’s evening slippers, and even those croc Hunter wellies. The collection will be available to order online in July.
{Telegraph}

An Abrupt End to Tao Comme Des Garcons: Tao Kurihara’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection shown in Paris last October will unfortunately be her last. The designer will instead focus on the Tricot Comme Des Garcons label shown twice a year in Tokyo.
{Fashionologie}

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Tuesday July 27th, 2010

Ask Chris Benz: Can You Give Guys Some Style Advice?
Ask Chris

Ask Chris Benz: Can You Give Guys Some Style Advice?

Dear Chris,

Right now, you only design for women. I’m a guy, but I love your aesthetic. How do you dress? Who are your favorite designers? Inquiring minds want to know!

Thank you

Dear Guy -

Thanks for the compliment!

I am usually exhausted by the time I have to think about my own clothes, so I tend to dress simply/haphazard. My go-to is a navy blue blazer, because it’s completely classic and looks perfect with everything. I think men should really restrict themselves to wearing a white shirt, navy blazer, and Levis 501s with a Converse Chuck Taylor, and call it a day. That is–until there is CB menswear, and then they should wear mustard pleat-front shorts, chiffon tuxedo shirts, sequined blazers, and loads of friendship bracelets, natch!

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Thursday June 17th, 2010

The Best Long Skirts and Dresses Out There
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The Best Long Skirts and Dresses Out There

The long skirt (and dress) comeback is steadily gaining momentum. Whether it’s a backlash against the plateauing popularity of minis, or just another ‘90s trend revival, we’re kind of digging this look. And, given its prevalence on the Fall ’10 runways and even Resort, this trend isn’t dying down anytime soon. But we wondered: Can everyone pull it off?

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Finding Your Ideal Creative Director Is Tough, So We Offer Some Suggestions

Finding Your Ideal Creative Director Is Tough, So We Offer Some Suggestions

Finding a new creative director for a brand is a painstaking process. Not only do you want someone whose aesthetic lines up with the brand’s image, but there’s contracts, availability, and a ton of paperwork before a collection sets foot on the runway.

In this process, sometimes bad decisions are made. Like Alessandra Falchinetti at Gucci or Marco Zanini at Halston, short lived, unprofitable directorships are plenty in the fashion industry. Not every decision puts a Giles at Ungaro, nor is every rumor about a Pugh at Mugler.

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Published at 10:00 AM

Sunday May 30th, 2010

Father’s Day Gift Ideas
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day is quickly approaching and your dad–or the dad of your children–deserves a little appreciation. We’ve talked to a lot of guys and scoured the internet to come up with some gift ideas. Whether your dad is classy, sporty, brainy, or just plain weird, we think we have him covered.

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Published at 2:45 PM

Wednesday May 19th, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: Face Time With YSL, Tea Time With Prada, & Business Time With Preen
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Face Time With YSL, Tea Time With Prada, & Business Time With Preen

Buy–and Hang out With–Matthew Williamson. Simultaneously: The British designer’s colorful wears go on sale today at noon on Gilt Groupe. Before you buy, watch this awesome video of Matthew hanging out at his Meatpacking District Store. {Gilt Blog} Wear Your YSL on Your Sleeve: Just in case you feel the need to profess your undying Read more →

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Wednesday May 12th, 2010

Finally! FarFetch.com Brings American Rag Online
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Finally! FarFetch.com Brings American Rag Online

Even for the smallest boutiques, e-commerce is a requisite these days. But organizing and operating an online store is more laborious than one might think. That’s why Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, owners of well-known e-commerce sites RevolveClothing.com, ForwardForward.com and ReverseReverse.com, decided to launch the US division of FarFetch.com, a UK site that offers items Read more →

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Monday December 7th, 2009

Fashion Is Fun

Comme des Garçons Does Barbie

Barbie’s been having a fashion resurgence for quite a while now. From Italian Vogue to foosball tables to designer editions. But this just may be our favorite yet. Rei Kawakubo is dressing Barbie in a photo print dress (which we would kill to own ourselves) that is tied into Comme des Garçons “Jingle Flowers” holiday Read more →

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