The Best Style Moments From the Inauguration
Inaugural style went beyond just one gown: from the First Family to the celebrities, everyone brought their A-game to D.C. this weekend.
J. Crew
Tuesday January 22nd, 2013
What’s With the To-Do Over Michelle Obama’s Add-On J.Crew Belt?
Every single piece of Michelle Obama’s extensive inauguration weekend wardrobe has been thoroughly scrutinized, but there’s one item in particular that’s gotten everyone extra fired up: The J. Crew Valentina belt the First Lady added over her Thom Browne coat.
Jenna Lyons Says Obamas’ Off-the-Rack Shopping Habits Don’t Help J.Crew’s Sales
It’s no secret that the First Family has a thing for J.Crew. All three of the Obama ladies–Michelle, Malia and Sasha–wore at least one item from the retailer this Inauguration weekend. But just because they live in the White House doesn’t mean the Obamas get special treatment from the brand.
Monday January 21st, 2013
Mickey Drexler on Jenna Lyons’s ‘Slightly Scandalous’ Period
Lyons addresses the speech, in which she acknowledged her relationship with Courtney Crangi, for the first time, saying,
It’s just as surprising to me as it probably is to everyone else. It certainly is strange to wake up, at 44, and look at the person next to you and think: ‘Oh! This wasn’t what I expected.’ But I don’t think love works that way, and I am O.K. with that.
Mickey Drexler also weighed in.
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Sasha and Malia Obama Wear the Same Fashion Brands as Mom Michelle
Everyone has been noticing and commenting on how much the Obama girls have grown up and matured in the last four years. While they look like a blend of their parents, their style inspiration clearly comes from one source: their mom, Michelle.
Thursday January 17th, 2013
Mickey Drexler ‘Hijacks’ Financo Forum, Says Luxury Labels Aren’t Telling the Truth about Outlet Sales
Mickey Drexler, the outspoken and charismatic CEO of J.Crew, made a whole bunch of fashion company CEOs super uncomfortable at yesterday’s Financo forum.
According to the Financial Times, Drexler “sensationally hijacked” a meeting about retail strategy to rail about how luxury companies don’t acknowledge how important outlet sales are to their business.
Sunday January 13th, 2013
Where to Sell Your Clothes Online, an Analysis of Downton Abbey Fashion, and a Missoni Heir Goes Missing
Renew Your Closet: We compiled the best sites for retailing your clothes online, so you can put that new money toward your updated, 2013 wardrobe!
Learn from the Best: J. Crew’s Mickey Drexler revealed some secrets of his success at this week’s WWD CEO summit.
Fashion Family Tragedy: In unfortunate news this week, a plane carrying members of the Missoni family went missing, amid rumors of a possible kidnapping. However, the company has decided that the menswear show must go on, so it is still scheduled for Sunday in Milan.
Monday January 7th, 2013
J.Crew’s Mickey Drexler on Secrets to His Success
J.Crew CEO Mickey Drexler started his career as a Bloomingdale’s buyer some 40 years ago. Today at WWD‘s CEO Summit, the “man who dressed America” shared some pretty valuable life lessons. His caveat? “Most of what I say relates to the fashion retail business, most of what I say does not pertain to startup business.”
Still, we say you’ll get something out of his talk, no matter what you’re currently working on.
Sunday January 6th, 2013
Monthly Mood Board: January 2013!
For the start of 2013, we’re clamoring over vintage photos of Audrey Hepburn, anticipating Season 2 of Girls, and looking to try out some neon makeup looks and new leather booties.
Click through to see more of our mood board.
Thursday December 27th, 2012
Madonna Maybe Copies Patricia Field, Kate Winslet Secretly Marries, and J. Crew’s $1,500 Bag
Did Madonna steal from Patricia Field? The “Vogue” hats being sold as merch on her MDNA tour look a little too familiar, according to Field’s camp. (Then again, Madonna did come up with the song. There’s also that magazine…) {Patricia Field Tumblr}
Why did Life and Style use a three-year-old bikini pic of Kourtney Kardashian for their cover story about her post-baby bod? {HuffPo}
Club Monaco has released their first Spring 2013 ad campaign, styled by Aleksandra Woroniecka and shot by Venetia Scott on the streets of NYC, and the images are gorgeous! {Fashionista Inbox}
Tuesday December 18th, 2012
Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent Scores Another Vogue Cover, Gossip Girl is Revealed, and a Transgendered Model Serves Up Her Best First Lady
OMG!! The Gossip Girl finale was last night. So who was GG? That’s one secret I’ll never tell (but US Weekly will!). {US Weekly}
Transgender model Connie Fleming stars as Michelle Obama on the most recent cover of Candy, the magazine that covers “transversal style.” {HuffPo}
Winter blues may be all around, but this sneak preview of Chanel’s spring make up line is giving us serious cheer. {Refinery29}
Nails, INC’s leather effect nail polish, spotted on Alexa Chung, sold out at Sephora in “just minutes.” {SheFinds}
Wednesday December 12th, 2012
Hilarious (and Fake) Christmas Cards From Anna Wintour, Hedi Slimane and More
We thought the holiday season was the perfect time to spread a little love throughout the fashion industry–but since we don’t see Hedi Slimane sending Cathy Horyn a Christmas card anytime soon, we decided to use our imaginations.
