Name: Lisa
Age: 29
Occupation: Planner for a retailer
How would you describe your style? Simple.
What was the last thing you bought? This coat from Zara.
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Fashion News Roundup
Fashion News Roundup: Kermit the Frog Wears Brooks Brothers, Versace for H&M Hits Ebay, and Bid on Kate Moss’ ‘Best Photo Ever’
Kermit the Frog is A Fashionisto: I mean, homeboy rocks custom-made Brooks Brothers tuxedos, and has inspired a pair of Adidas kicks. Could Kermie be fresher than Kanye West? Looks like somebody better watch his throne. {LA Times}
Céline Store in Paris Gets the Kidult Treatment: Style-conscious graffiti artist Kidult tagged “SK8″ on the Céline store in a cotton candy pink hue. “SK8″ is a direct reference to the brand’s Fall 2011 campaign. Subtext. We like! {Styleite}
Versace for H&M is Already on Ebay: Here’s a wonderful opportunity to pay significantly more money than you need to for Versace x H&M pieces. Pay $349 for a dress you might have purchased for $200 less. {The Cut}
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Last week, while in search of cheap jewelry for my Halloween costume, I stumbled across something pretty weird and confusing: a necklace that is basically a cartoon character version of a “traditional” Native American girl hanging from a chain. She has tanned skin, rosy cheeks, long, dark side braids, and a somewhat stereotypical-looking Native American dress. I looked over to see, in addition to the Native American girl, several similar necklaces that displayed traditionally-dressed Asian girls.
Apparently, Forever 21 thinks that people want to wear outdated, cultural stereotypes as necklaces, and that it’s okay to sell them. Unfortunately, it gets worse. Later, I perused their website and found that one of the necklaces is literally called “Oriental Girl Necklace.” Seriously. Because why not slap on an offensive and outdated descriptor to your offensive culturally-insensitive jewelry?
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Fashion Shows
Fashion Shows
Forever 21′s Hologram Fashion Show was Amazing–Is It the Future of Fashion?
By Leah Chernikoff
Yesterday Forever 21 presented their fall collection on the runway. Models walked the catwalk, as they do, strutting, smiling, and then, they started walking upside down. On the ceiling. And then down invisible stairs. These are things you can do when the models are holograms.
Forever 21 is growing globally, with new stores in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, so what better way to introduce the brand to new customers than with a dazzling hologram fashion show? And really, it was dazzling. At one point neon rain started to fall and models sprung up out of the raindrops.
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Fashion News Roundup: Lady Gaga Sued Her Own Fan, Angela Missoni Didn’t Graduate High School And Hello Kitty for Forever 21
June Ambrose is Getting a VH1 Show: The stylist to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys will get her own show in early 2012, but don’t expect a Rachel Zoe copy; she’ll dress her big clients but also give style and brand advice to emerging talents. {Stylelist}
Your Exclusive Prada Bag Is Actually Made in India: Prada used to source their materials from India and ship them to Italy, but now they’re cutting out the shipping costs by making them at the source and then charging more for the cheaper-made piece. They’re reasoning? The “Made In India” label is exclusive. {Racked}
Lady Gaga Sued Her Own Fan Site: Gaga’s team sued the operators of LadyGaga.org (est: 2008) claiming they “intentionally registered the domain name to capitalize on Lady Gaga’s fame.” But the site doesn’t actually make any money, only gives love to their Queen, so the courts ruled against it. Odd for someone who claims to love her fans so much, don’t you think? {Styleite}
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Broke and the City
Broke and the City
Broke And The City: Our Guide for How to Get all the Fall Looks on the Cheap
The woes of adapting to a new season never seem to end when you’re short on savings and want everything that shows up on the runways. It’s tough to update a wardrobe without spending a ton, especially in this city. The key is prioritizing: decide what’s worth splurging on, what you’re going to skip (you don’t need to sport EVERY trend–you’ll look maniacal), and what’s trendy but not worth a large price tag. Easier said than done? Here’s a guide to some of the season’s biggest looks from easily-accessible retailers, all under $50 (with a few exceptions).
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Name: Florencia Galarza
Age: 26
Occupation: DJ
How would you describe your style? Classic, nostalgic… it can get weird sometimes.
What’s currently on your iPod? Trina, Hall & Oates, Selena.
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Name: Jenny Albright
Age: 20
Occupation: Model
Agency: New York Models
How would you describe your style? I pick pieces from my travels.
What is the most prominent color in your wardrobe? Black.
What is currently on your iPod? Lil Wayne.
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Name: Alam
Age: 21
Occupation: Makeup Artist
How would you describe your style? Girly, boyish…. I like mixing pretty things with boyish stuff.
What was the last thing you bought? A purse from Brandy Melville.
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Remember how Forever 21 tried to shut down Rachel Kane’s satire blog WTForever 21 essentially because they didn’t like her being mean about their store (Forever 21 accused Kane of “unfair competition and dilution” of their brand among other things)?
Well a few lawyers and cease-and-desist letters later nothing much has happened, so Kane has resumed blogging. Here’s Kane’s welcome back letter explaining why she’s keeping on keeping on (and we’re glad she is):
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I’m a huge advocate of staples. Most of my wardrobe is dedicated to button downs, blazers and black tights, which I jazz up with semi-insane accessories (including a collection of fedoras, men’s denim biker vest with an eagle on the back, leopard fur coat). I’m of the opinion that a solid white tee and crisp, cuffed jean shorts can make the best outfit when styled right. But not all staples are created equal, and it can be difficult to navigate one’s way through a sea of solids. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of the basics at several accessible retail giants.
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