Over the weekend, Lara Stone married David Walliams in a dream wedding at Claridges Hotel in London, with a glitzy after party at Shoreditch House. Provoking the jealousy of women everywhere, Lara wore not one, but two, custom Givenchy dresses. The first, a white lace dress with gold trim for the ceremony, was much more Read more →
Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry is a startup advisor and writer based in Paris. He really, really likes luxury and fashion. And sorry ladies, he’s married. You can follow him on Twitter though, at @pegobry. From an economic perspective, luxury is a sector as fraught with peril as it is with reward. The rewards are immense: The best Read more →
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It might be May, but fashion’s diving head first into fall. Pants and jackets should hit shelves next month, September cover girls are probably being discussed and most houses have started, if not finished, shooting their fall ad campaigns. Ricardo Tisci cast a co-ed crew for his runway last season, and he’s carried the theme Read more →
Unlike celebrity-designed fashion labels, we love designer collaborations. Whether it’s about mixing up high- and low-end or simply bringing together two brilliant minds, there’s something inherently special about two great brands producing something new. Next up, it’s Isabel Toledo for Payless ShoeSource. The designer is creating a line of affordable shoes and handbags for the Read more →
There aren’t even enough dresses for us to make a best dressed graphic. Last night’s red carpet was disastrous. Worse than bad, it was boring, save Gaga’s purple Armani constellation, Ciara’s layered black Givenchy, Rihanna’s Elie Saab couture and (we can’t believe we’re typing this) Fergie’s electric Peter Dundas Pucci – it’s like no one Read more →
Shop-a-holic: Eddie Borgo’s jewelry is on Gilt today for unbelievable prices. (The jewels at left aren’t there, they’re spring, but they’re pretty.) {Gilt} More Kelly: Kelly Cutrone calls out the fashion industry for its “whoredom” in this interview. Meanwhile, she’ll be at Barnes & Noble’s Lincoln Center store signing books next Tuesday, from 7:00 to Read more →
“The collection was almost too compressed, as though Mr. Tisci could not leave enough time to savor a thought before taking another bite. But it was strong, upscale and without the street feel seen in his previous collections — nor the louche vision of the 1970s channeled by Tom Ford at Gucci in the 1990s.The Read more →
“Givenchy update: Natalia V is walking in Tisci’s couture show tonight. She’s pinch-hitting (pinch-musing?) for MariaCarla, who can’t make it.” –Derek Blasberg’s tweets are like the eye of the couture storm.
I don’t know much about men’s fashion – other than what I do and don’t like – but I’m making an effort to learn. Step One: Study GQ.com. So far, I’ve learned that men’s runway collections are even less realistic than women’s, but also that major trends for women, from SS10 in this case, influence Read more →
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< ? $caption[1] = "Why is Phoebe Philo such an amazing designer? Of course her pedigree helps--St. Martins, Stella as a mentor--but there's more to it. It's her deep understanding of street style; her ability to apply the ideas behind organic trends to a more refined type of fashion. With her pre-fall line for Celine, Philo has yet again created perfect clothes that women didn't even know they wanted to wear. In this case, that means a pair of of nubbly grey wool tights or a leather rain poncho. But what I really loved was the color. I hope the saturated blues, reds and greens make their way into the next collection. –Lauren Sherman” ?>
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< ? $caption[2] = "There's something about Ricardo Tisci's work that's unsettling. Maybe it's his unabashed ignorance of the rules. (I'm thinking, in particular, about the year he put gladiator sandals on the men's runway.) Essentially, he makes things that you'd probably consider naff under the hand of any other designer look innovative. First, it's a maid's uniform made to look sexy yet surprisingly tasteful. Then, a tea stain-colored baby doll blouse is reinvented when paired with leather pants and thick boots. Even his use of stark white wool tights against an otherwise sleek and chic ensemble is jarring. Yet I can't look away. Maybe Tisci gives us what we're afraid to say we want. –Lauren Sherman” ?>
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< ? $caption[3] = "No one makes a coat quite like Christopher Bailey, and for their Pre-Fall 2010 presentation, the coat was Burberry’s shining star.
S/S 10 offered heavy draping and ruching, but Bailey's taken a very different route for fall. Military influences are obvious, but not overstated; the coats are structured and strong, but not too stiff. Blues, blacks and olives dominate the significantly darker palette. Also included in the mix was the most amazing aviator jacket I have ever seen.
If Bailey wants to lead us down a more somber path for fall, I want to follow. –Kate Kaunitz” ?>
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< ? $caption[4] = "Proenza Schouler continues to lead us down memory lane. From 90s era, grunge prints to the school-girl plaids in their latest Pre-Fall collection, Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez have recaptured my childhood.
They kept the tie-dye from S/S 10 and added plaids, pleats and oxfords. It’s collegiate meets California surf. And it’s perfect.
I am thrilled to see these guys tackle the challenge of fusing two very different aesthetics, and I can't wait to see the full collection when it debuts in February. I just hope they show more looks like #10 because it feels the ideal synthesis the designers were looking for.
If my plaid skirt and button-down had been this pretty when I was in school, I would have been happy to abide the uniform. –Kate Kaunitz” ?>
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< ? $caption[5] = "Louis Vuitton's pre-fall collection wasn't my favorite, but it left me wanting more. The first look, with the grey swing coat, fur collar and thigh highs, set the tone for the 60s theme woven throughout Marc Jacobs' dresses. Look three, a black and white cape, is cut from an actual vintage Louis blanket. Marc's theme deserves a whole runway, and Katie Grand's touch. –Britt Aboutaleb” ?>
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< ? $caption[6] = "Why do I want Nicholas Ghesquiere's pre-fall collection for Balenciaga to continue on next month's runway? Mostly becuase I want to see ten different versions of the striped shearling jacket. But also because it pops with spring colors. Almost everything - from sculpted jackets to piece-y skirt suits - lands atop jewel toned tights (which by the way will retail for under $100). Plus, most of these prints look like they belong in a museum. –Britt Aboutaleb” ?>
