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Monday June 10th, 2013

Cathy Horyn on John Galliano’s Comeback, Roberto Cavalli Pens an Autobiography, and Kendall Jenner Gets a Times Profile
Fashion News Roundup

Cathy Horyn on John Galliano’s Comeback, Roberto Cavalli Pens an Autobiography, and Kendall Jenner Gets a Times Profile

No more hand-holding: Cathy Horyn thinks John Galliano needs to earn his second chance in the fashion world all by himself. {New York Times}

Mark your calendars: Roberto Cavalli’s candid autobiography will be released in October. And if it’s any bit as hilarious as he has been on Twitter, this book is not going to disappoint. {VogueUK}

Ever wonder what genius is responsible for Target’s brilliant designer collaborations? Meet Gigi Guerra, Target’s Curator of Design Partnerships. {Refinery29}

Beyoncé proves once again that she is most definitely not preggers in a midriff-bearing Topshop ensemble she wore to Kanye West’s birthday party. {US Weekly}

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Friday June 7th, 2013

Thursday May 30th, 2013

Street Style: Julia Is a Sucker for Funny Jewish Men
Streetwalker

Street Style: Julia Is a Sucker for Funny Jewish Men

Name: Julia

What do you do? I’m the founder and CEO of NMRKT.

What was the last thing you bought? Actually this Opening Ceremony x Adidas sports bra.

What are you currently obsessed with? Assembly New York’s entire collection. Their store has been an obsession for a long time, but since fall I haven’t been able to keep my eyes and hands off their new line, to the point where the sales associates anticipate me coming in weekly.

Who is your celebrity crush?

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Tuesday May 28th, 2013

Wednesday April 17th, 2013

Head Over Heel-less
Part Nouveau x Fashionista

Head Over Heel-less

New blog Part Nouveau, or ‘partly new’, delves into fashion history to showcase the inspiration–be it art, photography or design–behind some of today’s biggest fashion moments. It’s fascinating and impossible not to get lost in, so we asked the site’s founder, Lilah Ramzi, to give us a little history lesson each week.

This week’s lesson? Those heel-less shoes Lady Gaga and Daphne Guinness love so much have been around for a loooong time.

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Tuesday March 26th, 2013

Friday May 4th, 2012

Tuesday April 10th, 2012

Street Style: Fay Looks Different Every Day
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Street Style: Fay Looks Different Every Day

Name: Fay Leshner Occupation: Designer, Stylist What’s your nickname? “Every Day Fay.” Because every day I look different. I have to feel like the best version of myself every day. What would you never be caught dead wearing? Uggs, jeans and a T-shirt. If you see someone wearing that, it’s most likely not me!

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Friday December 2nd, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Male Models Deliver Madonna’s Perfume to Editors, Tel Aviv Hosts Its First Fashion Week, and Kim Kardashian Upsets Australia
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Male Models Deliver Madonna’s Perfume to Editors, Tel Aviv Hosts Its First Fashion Week, and Kim Kardashian Upsets Australia

Madonna’s Perfume Delivered by Male Models: Madge apparently sent some studly male models to hand-deliver her new Truth or Dare fragrance to beauty editors in NYC. Sadly, our notably male-deprived office was not included in this gesture – leading me to believe that Madonna is in on some Mean Girls-esque, four-for-you,-Glenn-Coco-and-none-for-Gretchen-Weiners reverse-psychology scheme to subconsciously make us want her perfume even more. Damn you, Madonna, and your sneaky mind games! {Telegraph}

RIP Master Embroiderer Francois Lesage: The Frenchman who led the embroidery atelier that served Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, and Bill Blass, has died at age 82. Lesage was known for being a true couture artisans, attaching every single bead by hand – a tradition that is now only utilized by a handful of designers. {NY Times}

An Account of Tel Aviv’s Very First Fashion Week: Lucky Mag contributer Ray Siegel reflects on Tel Aviv’s first-ever fashion week, hosted by Roberto Cavalli. Apparently each favorite look was immediately followed by avid applause – guess that’s faster than waiting to read the reviews! {Lucky}

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Friday July 29th, 2011

Thursday July 14th, 2011

Wednesday May 18th, 2011

Adventures in Copyright: Chris Benz is Jeffrey Campbell’s Latest Victim
Adventures in Copyright

Adventures in Copyright: Chris Benz is Jeffrey Campbell’s Latest Victim

We were just tipped off that someone–namely, frequent AIC offender Jeffrey Campbell–has ripped off those ingenious Alejandro Ingelmo for Chris Benz woven wedges. The original is a classic tawny style–perfect for floor-skimming trousers and dresses–and retails for $795. Apparently Jeffrey Campbell thought they were perfect, too, and made an identical shoe for $148. Aside from being a semi-hideous orange mustard color, the copy is also really awkward looking, with a thicker strap and a square top. Where the original is elegant, this one is just… cheaper, and not in the awesome, I-just-scored-a-sweet-deal way.

For more than $600 less, the knockoff is definitely more affordable, but is it really worth $150?

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