In news that will surprise no one, Nicola Formichetti is officially headed to Diesel.
According to a press release, the designer will serve as the brand’s first artistic director and will be responsible not only for product design but marketing, communications and interior design.
“I finally met somebody as crazy as I am,” said Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel.
Australian model Jarrod Scott bares it all for his Vogue Hommes International S/S 13 shoot. Like, all of it. NSFW, obv. {The Fashion Spot}
Zac Posen designs a 24-karat gold dress—with a price tag of $1.5 million!—in honor of an ice cream bar. MAGNUM’s new gold ice cream bar, to be precise. {HuffPo}
Fashion brands want to be a part of Coachella! From hosting parties to sponsoring the festival itself, brands like H&M, A/X Armani Exchange, and Diesel + Edun are taking their wares to the desert. {WWD}
Revolutionizing home shopping is Shazam’s new fashion ID app, which will allow users to track down a TV character or personality’s outfit with just one tap. {The Guardian}
According to Page Six, “sources” say Formichetti is about to be named Creative Director at Diesel. When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Diesel would only say “no comment.”
That’s not exactly a denial–and there might be some truth to this one.
Apparently people are now getting plastic surgery for fat toes. That seems toe-tally messed up. {HuffPo}
Are style blogs the new magazines? Discuss. {Racked}
New York City is a pretty fashionable place, so check out the girls who beat out the rest for a spot in Vashtie Kola’s roundup 50 Most Stylish Women in New York. {Complex}
When people say “everything is made in China these days,” they aren’t kidding. This includes the newest US Olympic uniforms. {HuffPo}
As we reported earlier, Hailee Steinfeld’s fall 2011 Miu Miu campaign, which depicted her sitting near a train track, was banned in the UK for being “irresponsible because it depicted a child in an unsafe location.”
By that logic, the following ad campaigns, some of which depict actual dangerous situations, should never have made it to print. I mean, I can’t believe we aren’t hearing about people hurting themselves every day by climbing the Eiffel Tower in high heels and standing on top of volcanos. Although, death by attempting to recreate a Dior campaign would be a pretty chic way to go. Fashin has some excellent “irresponsible” ad campaigns with some hilarious captions here. Click through for 10 more examples.
It’s Miami Swim Week! Also, Kristin Cavallari is apparently still relevant–or at least Diesel thinks so. They chose the former Hills star to walk in a glass swimsuit at their swim runway show at The Raleigh yesterday. It’s a blue one-shoulder cut-out one piece accented with shards of glass. What was the inspiration, you must be wondering?
America’s Worst Dressed: GQ rounded up the 40 worst dressed cities in America. They call the poll they used “deeply scientific.” Do you live in one of these cities? If so, you should probably move. {GQ}
Stenciled Dip Dye, Coming To A Salon Near You: Bleach is a Brit salon that specializes in zany hair color treatments, including bleaching, rainbow dip dying, and even stenciled words. They originated as a stand in London’s WAH nails but now have their own place in the Oxford Topshop and are making plans to come stateside. Looks like Lauren Conrad was ahead of the curve after all. {Pop}
The First Cartoon Supermodel: UK modeling agency Premier just signed Polly Bean, a character from the satirical comic strip Supermodels to its Special Division. The 20-year-old strip has earned fans like Phillip Treacy and the late Isabella Blow through Bean’s witty commentary on the industry. {Vogue UK}
Seat Changes At Vogue: Rickie De Sole has been promoted from accessories editor to Filipa Fino’s old position of senior accessories editor. Sole’s position will be filled by Leith Speer Barton, Anna Wintour’s executive assistant. So now the question is, who will be Nuclear Wintour’s new Anne Hathaway? {WWD}
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A Very Pregnant Kerr Covers Australian Vogue: Vogue Australia landed its first pregnant cover girl and it’s none other than Miranda Kerr. After being photographed preggers and nude for W, it was only a matter of time before she ended up on a cover. {Catwalk Queen}
LiLo Poses for Kira: Yeah, Kira Plastinina still exists in some parts of the world. And Lindsay Lohan is the new face of the brand. {TMZ}
Greetings From Zac Posen: The designer has sketched a dress that looks like a Christmas tree for his very own holiday card. Buy a box–the proceeds will benefit New Yorkers For Children. {Tiny Prints}
Brooklyn Law School Is Not Stupid: By now, we’re sure you’ve seen Diesel’s “Be Stupid” campaign. Well, Brooklyn Law School rented out their library expecting a tasteful shoot. Instead, they got pictures of young models running around in their underwear grinding against bookshelves, books, and other models. The dean is not happy. {New York Post}
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About a week ago, I received a package in the mail from Gap, stuffed with two of the brand’s new t-shirts. The “Perfect T” collection, which launched July 1, includes tri-blend knits, micro modal tanks, and a soft, relaxed burnout fabric. Most styles are just $19.50.
Of course it’s nice to receive a gift, but more than that, I was intrigued by the feel of the shirts. They felt, well, expensive.
Which leads me to my point. Thank you, The Row. Thank you, James Perse. But above all, thank you, Michael Stars–the original “I can’t believe these t-shirts are that expensive” brand–for raising the quality bar in the t-shirt category.
Now, don’t misunderstand my gratitude. I would never, ever spend more than $50 on a tee. (Yes, I know that’s still kind of expensive, but if it’s a silk blend I can excuse it.) But I am glad that these brands exist. Why? Because it pushes less pricey labels to create better product at a lower price. Do you remember what t-shirts used to feel like? They were thick, took years to soften, and often became a funny shape after a wash or two.
Why the change? Consider a brand like James Perse.
I’m not going to go crazy at James Perse every time I walk in, but I have spent money when there’s been a good sale. My reasoning: Why would I spend a few dollars less at a specialty retailer if I can get higher quality on sale? Suddenly, the Gaps and J.Crews and even Old Navys of the world are not only competing with each other, they’re competing with LNA, Kain, and Splendid as well.
So we must thank those ridiculous brands for offering up $500 t-shirts. We might not be buying them, but they’ve improved the quality of t-shirts we do buy. Here are a few of Fashionista’s favorite tees for midsummer.
Model Behavior: Modelinia polls some of their favorite models about their plans for this holiday weekend… and many of them aren’t as glamorous as you might think. {Modelinia}
A Slick New Look: Proenza Schouler drops its latest web-exclusives– an “oil slick” necklace and bracelet. Too bad it reminds us of the state of the Gulf….Poor timing? {Proenza Schouler}
Stupid Is As Stupid Does: Diesel’s “Be Stupid” ads got a lot of attention when they debuted in the U.S. back in March, but it seems the U.K. is not a fan. The campaign has been banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for indecency and for fear they could “be seen by children and might encourage bad behavior.” Ok, U.K., you hold on to your “Keep Calm And Carry On”; we’ll keep our “Be Stupid.” {The Huffington Post}
