Can you tell that we’re seriously, unabashedly obsessed with the Olympics here at Fashionista? Well, we are. It’s difficult not to be–what with Ryan Lochte running swimming around all shirtless and Gabby Douglas being generally adorable, it’s a major exercise (ha!) in our willpower to focus on anything else. And we aren’t alone! In addition 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 →
While we still travel to big halls and complexes with tents and sit on benches while models walk down a runway in clothes that wont be sold until six months later–5-10 times per day for a week–fashion week has changed a lot over the past few years. Much if not all of that change is Read more →
If anyone were to launch a definitive creative agency to foster and coordinate fashion industry partnerships, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff is probably one of the only people who could do it.
She used to be Vogue‘s director of special events, which means she basically organized the Met Ball every year, in addition to myriad other events, partnerships and initiatives that likely required the movement of mountains to make happen. And, as of 2010 she’s been the first ever fashion director at Lincoln Center, where she was responsible for consulting on all coordination between LC and the fashion industry, which sounds like a giant headache, but, as anyone who’s been to a show at the tents should know, she made it work.
Now, Winston Wolkoff is stepping out on her own…
If you’ve watched Bridezillas, you know it’s difficult to plan a wedding. Every detail is mulled over ad nauseam: the music, decor, seating arrangements, the dress, and, of course, the invitations.
Fashion Week is kind of the same way. Design houses are in a frenzy, burning Lana Del Rey MP3s, obsessing over the set design, sitting in on model castings, making sure the most prominent editors get choice seating, and sending out creative invites to garner excitement (rather than panic attacks) over the several shows they will have to sit through and ultimately, report on.
Just as every bride wants her invitations to capture the essence of her wedding, designers are behooved to get a little creative with their invites. To show you how funky some brands get, we’ve compiled the most interesting invites we’ve received. From embossed flasks to digital picture frames, click through for the fashion show invitations that got us most excited.
Show Packages: think of them as baseball cards for the fashion set. For casting directors, they’re pertinent to their jobs in the days leading up to Fashion Week, but for the rest of us… well, they’re another excuse to ogle pretty faces, and take a look at who will be gracing the runways during the upcoming week. The biggest agencies are rolling out their strongest lineups this season…and while some present rather basic packages featuring simple photos of their models, there are a few that take creative license in the best way.
Lauren’s flying back from Italy, but in case you didn’t get a chance to fill up on Milan Fashion Week coverage this weekend, we’ve put it all in one place.
FW09 was the season of the Bad Girl, epitomized by Balmain’s super-short mini dresses and edgy shoulders. Nowadays, the masses are sporting studs, metal hardware, chunky black boots, etc. It’s an overall hardcore look that’s available to purchase everywhere from Barneys to Forever 21. So naturally it’s time for a black backlash. Technically the backlash Read more →
Fall/Winter shows can get a bit drab after you’ve seen your hundredth black coat walk a runway, but Rachel Comey does not suffer one bit from seasonal gloom. Her FW10 collection, presented alongside band Hex Message‘s jamming, was abundant with colorful prints, quirky proportions, and leather socks. The colors varied from burnt orange to lilac Read more →
Fashion show music is often neglected by reviewers, rarely mentioned to the outside world. But runway music can make or break a show’s success. Most designers choose happy, fun dance music to get the audience’s attention, while others goes for a more subdued, beautiful vibe. Either way, here are ten songs we hope turn up Read more →
Fashion Week starts tomorrow, sort of, and we’ve spent the weekend resting, hydrating, exercising, eating and gathering our survival packs. Some things – water, caffeine, internet access – are obvious necessities. Everything else – scarves, candy, inspiration – stuffed into our bags is there to keep us sane, smiling and looking at least somewhat pulled Read more →
These Are A Few of Our Favorite Girls: Really, we just wanted an excuse to post this picture, so we’re making this the first item. {FashionGoneRogue} Denim Deal: Creative Artists Agency has invested in J Brand jeans company. This makes us happy because we love their jeans and would like them to stick around for Read more →
