We already know who Time‘s 100 most influential people are–now it’s time to find out which of them was best dressed at last night’s gala! From Rihanna‘s voluminous pink Marchesa gown, to Tilda Swinton‘s chic Celine (not Haider Ackermann!) jumpsuit, last night’s attendees proved that they’re as stylish as they are influential. Click through to Read more →
This was a banner year for weddings. We can’t imagine that 2012 could possibly top it. From the three big K’s (Kate, Kate, and Kim) to a few less-hyped but nonetheless gorgeous nuptials, it really was an amazing year for tying the knot. And at least 9 of the 10 featured here are still married. Hooray for love!
Click through to remember the gowns, the grooms, and everything in between from the most fashionable weddings of the year.
Johnny Weir Designs a Collection of LBDs: The figure skater is launching a collection of little black dresses for eDressMe.com on April 30th. The garments will be modeled at the “Ice Dreams” skating show in Illinois. Expect lots of sequins and feathers. {WWD, subscription required}
The Best Virtual Dressing Rooms: Now you don’t ever have to leave home. {The High Low}
Proenza Schouler Fragrance on the Horizon: Proenza Schouler CEO Shirley Cook tells beauty blog Into the Gloss that they’ve been researching scents and perfumes. “Eventually we’d like to have one,” she said. {Into the Gloss}
Yesterday the fashion elite trudged through the snow, changed out of their snow boots and slipped into their four-inch heels, to attend the Fashion Group International’s 14th annual Rising Star Awards at Cipriani’s in midtown.
While Fashion Group International’s (FGI) annual celeb-saturated “Night of Stars” event tends to grab more column inches and flashbulbs, host Jamie Pallot, Condé Nast Digital’s editorial director, stressed the importance of “Rising Stars” for recognizing emerging talent that needs the exposure more than the established design stars feted on “Night of Stars.” But Norma Kamali, who gave the opening remarks, questioned stardom. “What happens if you don’t become a star?” she asked. “I never wanted to be a star…I’m just my own little constellation doing my thing and I love it a lot.”
Whether yesterday’s winners will become “stars” remains to be seen. But what is clear is that the winners and all the nominees in categories ranging from fine jewelry to interior design to men’s and women’s apparel are talented folks whose careers will hopefully benefit from their nods from FGI. The stars came in the way of presenters–Lauren Bush, Linda Fargo and Catherine Malandrino were all on hand to doll out awards.
So who took home a Rising Star award?
David Lauren and Lauren Bush are engaged, the NY Post is reporting. The fashionable couple started dating six years ago after they met at the Vogue Costume Institute gala, so it was fitting that Lauren proposed Friday night at the Met.
It is truly a union of fashion and pedigree. Lauren is the 39-year-old son of Ralph Lauren and Bush is a model, designer (she has a line called Lauren Pierce), and is most known today for her FEED bag charity whose bags and other products combat hunger.
We’ve been awaiting this union because if Lauren Pierce Bush (W’s niece) takes her future husband’s name she’ll be Lauren Lauren. And that will be hilarious.
Tim Gunn Hates Everyone, and Doesn’t Hide It: Granted, everything he says is usually spot on. Gunn just shot an episode of Gossip Girl and had some not-so-nice things to say about Taylor Momsen, including: “She was pathetic, she couldn’t remember her lines, and she didn’t even have that many. I thought to myself ‘why are we all being held hostage by this brat?’” {E! Online}
Brad Goreski, on the other hand, had nicer things to say about a former co-worker named Taylor. He spoke of Ms. Jacobson’s split from the company (which happened a really long time ago, but people are still about it): “I hear she’s doing really really well and I think that’s great. I wish her all the luck in the world.” {Hollywood Life}
Obama Gets Bush’s Approval: That would be Michelle Obama, who has the style approval of former first niece Lauren Bush. Bush attended Carolina Herrera’s show and said of Mrs. O, “I think [her sense of style] is great, I think it’s wonderful that she’s supporting young designers I think that’s very cool.” {Daily News}
Tonight’s the Fourth Annual Ball to benefit Charity: Water. It boasts a stellar host committee, including Kyra Sedgwick and Adrien Grenier, but on the fashion front it includes Jessica Stam and Blake Mycoskie of Tom’s shoes. Lauren Bush, Sessilee Lopez and recent CFDA finalist, Monique Pean are on the guest list, too. Charity: Water’s a Read more →
The year 2007 practically glowed green with environmental concerts, initiatives and celebrity spokespeople taking over the world. The fashion industry followed suit with an influx of recycled/recyclable, organic and vegan designer bags: Anya Hindmarch’s caused a stampede in Union Square; Lauren Bush’s hung from her shoulder at every red carpet event; Marni’s $800 “grocery tote” Read more →
Lauren Bush’s clever FEED Bag will soon hit Harrod’s, where thousands of luxe London shoppers can help fund the World Food Programme. Now we hear the FEED Bag might also retail in our favorite American wunderstore, Barneys. “Lauren Bush has been trying to match the FEED Bag with the right upscale retailer, and it will Read more →
