The outspoken and sassy Italian Vogue editor-in-chief is looking rather mysterious on the cover of the latest issue of Industrie. Sozzani follows in the footsteps of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and, before that, Marc Jacobs in drag for Issue 4 of the glossy, which is published twice yearly.
Pope Benedict XVI goes to Africa and speaks about the value of women, the need for their emancipation, and the importance of achieving equality between men and women. Holy Father, wouldn’t it be more important that the Church started taking action instead of theorizing? There are many missions and laymen running foundations that help women Read more →
Want an Italian Vogue byline? If so, you’re in luck, as they are apparently pretty easy to come by these days.
A few months ago, Italian Vogue editor in chief Franca Sozzani posted an open call for pitches on her blog for a vague new online project. Even though it wasn’t at all clear where she was going with it, tons of people sent in pitches (via the comments section) and she even publicly critiqued almost every one.
The recently-launched Vogue Encyclo seems to be the result. (Thanks to WWD for bringing to our attention.) It is not unlike American Vogue‘s Voguepedia in that it identifies fashion’s important people, places and things, encyclopedia-style. However, like Wikipedia, Vogue Encyclo’s articles are all reader contributions, as in anyone can participate and, pending review from Vogue staffers, will receive a byline.
Is FNO Doomed? Vogue “insiders” reportedly dished on what we noticed too: the event is too much work for not enough revenue. Speculation says this might have been the last year–will you miss it? {Page Six}
Celeb Style From LFW: Peep what the famous are wearing during London’s shows; who looks better, Kate Moss or K.Stew? {FabSugar}
Marissa Webb Leaves J.Crew: The former VP of women’s design is heading out to “pursue other opportunities;” she’ll be succeeded by Tom Mora, head of the weddings and special occaisions who has been with the company for 10 years. {WWD
Tavi’s Looking For a Managing Editor: Launch managing editor Emily Condon is leaving the fledgling Rookiemag.com to return to her day job at This American Life. She was only on board for the launch. Who do you think is right for the job? {WWD subscription required}
Cathy Horyn Ruffles Feathers Again: Horyn published a “must-see” list of shows for NYFW, which included many young designers but left out several big name players like DVF and Oscar de la Renta. Some were indifferent, but more than a few felt slighted. {WWD}
Franca Sozzani Thinks Dior Should Hire John Galliano Back: The Italian Vogue editor says, “ I understand [Dior's] point of view…and they couldn’t just say, ‘Bad boy! We forgive you! Come back!’ But it’s really a pity. And I will never believe he believed what he said.” {The Daily Beast}
ANTM All-Stars Starts Wednesday, Tyra Still Crazy: If this commercial is any indication of what’s to come this season, we can expect it to be a totally engrossing shitshow. {Fashin}
Franca Sozzani took to her Vogue Italia blog this week to introduce a new online project. The self-professed hater and, then, lover of blogs is planning to launch a new channel to Vogue.it, which currently has four: V Talents, V Curvy, V TV and yes, V Black. In her post announcing the project, she is as unfiltered as ever.
Here is how she describes the new channel:
As from September a new project will be launched, or better, a new channel. And for all those who love to write this channel will be ideal. We will be speaking about fashion, photography, designers, fabrics, accessories, purses, shoes, jewelry, and hairstyles. And more, fashion, cinema and art, news from the world always linked to fashion, customs, traditions and the history of a Country.
So basically…everything? And yes, she is crowd sourcing for contributors, which wouldn’t be that weird if she wasn’t making the entire pitching and editing process public on her blog.
Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani seems to have a lot of opinions about, well, everything, but she’s had a lot to say on the subject of bloggers lately, some of which has been a tad contradictory.
She dug herself into a little bit of a hole in January when she ranted on her own, um, blog on Vogue Italia’s site, about how bloggers were an “epidemic” who “don’t hold a real importance in the business.”
She was quick to dig herself out of said hole when influential blogger Liberty London Girl gave her the chance in a recent–and very interesting–interview at an event at Harvey Nichols. It was part of “Vogue Experiences,” a series of events with panels and discussions where young creatives show up to get advice and network. Despite the aforementioned rant, Franca seemed to have no idea why people think she dislikes bloggers:
Hussein Chalayan to Launch a Diffusion Line: The line, called Grey Label, will hit stores in the US in September and feature more accessible items. The designer also announced that his main collection will now go by simply, Chalayan. {Vogue UK}
You’re Invited to LVMH: In October, 22 of the conglomerate’s brands will open their distilleries and ateliers across Europe to anyone who is curious in an attempt to allow LVMH to communicate with the public. {WWD, Subscription Required}
Allegra Versace Prefers to Be a “No One”: The niece of the late Gianni Versace owns half of the Italian fashion house, but has spent her life escaping the family name. She now works for an unknown designer where she enjoys being out of the spotlight, behind the scenes. {Telegraph}
Franca Sozzani on Her Plus Size Model Cover: The cover of Vogue Italia’s June issue features three plus size models clad in lingerie. Sozzani says she while she doesn’t expect the cover to incite any drastic changes in the fashion industry, she does hope it will make people think. Women with real bodies, she says, are much more interesting than those skinny teenage models. {The Cut}
Missoni Appoints New CEO: Alberto Piantoni, who has previously worked with Italian brands like Bialetti and Richard Ginori landed the gig. {Missoni}
I respond, “They can go to hell.” I say that I’m sick and tired and I won’t write my blog anymore, then they say, “Oh, continue.” I write what I think and we can’t all agree; if we all did, where would controversy be? If there is no controversy, there is no opinion. If there Read more →
Ricky Martin and Giorgio Armani Collaborate: Armani will be designing all the outfits for Ricky Martin’s upcoming tour titled “Musica + Alma + Sexo.” The looks will include punk, Twenties jazz, Afro-Brazilian. Sexo, indeed. {WWD, subscription required}
A Manager at Elie Tahari Is Suing the Company for Making Him Work In New Jersey: Thomas Horodecki is suing Elie Tahari for $2 million, citing the smog and bad fashion in New Jersey (where he’s based for work) as justification for his suit. No mention of Snooki, et al. {Above The Law}
Vogue Italy Starts A Petition Against Pro-Anorexia Websites: Franca Sozzani wants to abolish so-called “pro-ana” webistes and blogs. {Vogue Italia}
That Magnum Ice Cream Shoot with Karl Lagerfeld Is a Big Deal: Karl filmed three separate short films starring Rachel Bilson and Baptiste Giabiconi for “luxury ice cream brand” Magnum. The films will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21. {Facebook}
Yesterday Vogue Italia EIC Franca Sozzani took to her blog to voice her thoughts about Galliano’s anti-Semitic tirade caught on video:
In the midst of this week’s shows there are some truly interesting conversations going on at Milk Studios. I’ve been fortunate enough to sit in on two of them.
Thursday night, it was the Proenza Schouler talk at the IFB conference. Design duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez sat down with the Business of Fashion‘s Imran Amed to discuss The Web. (As in bloggers, e-commerce, and viral campaigns.)
