The first official day of “spring” is tomorrow. Apparently. (With another snow day yesterday we’re starting to doubt spring will ever come.) Even though the weather is still kind of miserable, we’ve already started our spring shopping lists. Here’s what we’re all craving if warmer weather ever happens. Fingers crossed.
Patrick Robinson has finally made his first move after being fired from his creative director position at Gap almost two years ago. And we can pretty much guarantee it’s not what you’d expect.
John Malkovich is partnering with Yoox for a capsule under his Technobohemian menswear label. Seriously. {WWD}
Cartier is (unsurprisingly) less-than-happy about the unauthorized line of beanies that turned their name into something naughtier. They’re threatening to see the maker in court–presumably not next Tuesday. (C-U-Next-Tuesday–get it?) {HuffPo}
Michelle Obama is supposedly going to wear Reed Krakoff for her rumored April Vogue cover. {Washington Post}
I collect grey sweatshirts the way Dhani collects black booties. You might think you only need one of these seemingly utilitarian garments, the truth is that no, one is not enough. Sometimes you need a roomy one, or one you can spill coffee on, or a hoodie. Now I’ve found the perfect one for spring.
According to recent quarterly reports Gap’s recent turnaround efforts seem to have paid off. Big time.
Duchesses, they’re just like us! Kate Middleton was spotted shopping for jeggings at Gap. Gotta love her accessible maternity style. {HuffPo}
Hey Russell Crowe, Britney Spears called! She wants that little blue hat you wore in Les Miserables back. Now. {US Weekly}
Is Beyoncé responding to her lip-synch haters sartorially? See for yourself. {E! Online}
Fendi is giving some love to its hometown with a four-year plan to restore a selection of Rome’s fountains, including the famous Trevi. Bonus? A possible Trevi-backed runway show in 2015. {WWD}
Kate Moss looks positively joyful in the new Rag & Bone campaign. {ELLE UK}
Name: Kacy
What do you do? I’m a student.
What was the last thing you bought? A pair of Muji slippers.
What’s your New Year’s resolution? To stop freaking out!
What was the last song you listened to? A random K-Pop song by a 14-year-old.
What would you never be caught wearing? All mesh!
What are you wearing?
In 2012, the fashion universe sort of reset itself. Raf Simons got what he deserved—Dior—while Alexander Wang got what very few could have predicted: Balenciaga.
Now, the question is: What sort of seismic shifts will happen in 2013? From brand expansion, to designer debuts, here are the 10 labels you’ll want to keep an eye on this year.
Click through to see which brands we think will make a splash in 2013 and why.
Gap kicked off the new year with a new luxury retailer in its portfolio.
Gap‘s longtime turnaround efforts seem to finally be yielding some positive results. So much so that another retailer might be looking to it for help.
Yesterday, we found out that Stella McCartney topped the UK’s Google Zeitgeist list in the fashion category. Today brings us the results from our side of the pond.
Gap, a brand that was once able to cash in on a perfect balance of cool, accessible and chic, has spent the past few years trying to reclaim their ’90s success. And after a few screw ups, it sounds like they might finally be getting close–thanks to some refocusing, clearer advertising and the effects of fast fashion fatigue.
According to a cover story in AdAge heralding the retailer’s “brand resurgence,” sales and stock are increasing and Gap’s decline has reversed. Some stats:
