In 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that designers and manufacturers could fight to control how much a retailer was allowed to discount its goods. On Thursday, that decision was overturned by the Senate, who said that retailers could charge whatever they damn well please. Why is this so important? Well, three years ago when the [...]
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Alex Wang, Marc Jacobs, Up for Big CFDAs
Nadja Swarovski and Diane von Furstenburg announced the 2010 CFDA nominees at Diane’s studio last night. Diane called Nadja the “godmother” of fashion, and when Nadja suggested that title belongs to Diane, Diane countered, “No! I’m the grandmother!” And she did sound maternal, correcting Nadja’s mispronounced designer names. After reading the nominees, Stephen Kolb took [...]
Read more »It seems like fashion has never been more obsessed with getting married. J.Crew‘s been doing bridal for years now. Anthropologie recently hopped on the bandwagon. Cynthia Rowley just announced that she’s creating a collection of bridesmaid dresses. Even Rodarte–hardly the brand you’d associate with weddings–showed several chapel-appropriate gowns for Fall 2010. In a sort of [...]
Read more »While the city of Paris will participate in the second annual Fashion’s Night Out come September 10, 2010, those eager to do a spot of shopping while there this fashion week should visit Palais Royal’s party this evening. The chic shopping center, which includes stores like Stella McCartney, Acne and Marc Jacobs, will stay open [...]
Read more »It only took us a few days to figure out why Rachel Zoe was heading back to LA post-Milan instead of hopping on a flight to Paris: the Oscars are on Sunday. So we’ve picked out the dresses we want the nominees to wear–Best Actress & Best Supporting Actress–and ignored what they’ll probably wear, because [...]
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Fall 2010 Milan
Fall 2010 Milan
Prada’s Pristine Pack
This was my first Prada show. It did not disappoint. The set. The patent loafers. The waxed leather suits. The Hitchcockian hair that was too modern to actually be called Hitchcockian. And the knee highs, oh the knee highs. But I think Kate summed it up best: Lauren: Did you like it? Kate: YES. Loved [...]
Read more »Last week, Britt told you all about her favorite things from New York Fashion Week AW10. This week, Lauren and I tell you all about ours. I’m up first! 1. ADAM fur-lined, hooded anorak. This is not your average anorak; the fur takes it up a few notches. Now it’s a luxurious utility. 2. Thakoon [...]
Read more »We need to talk about velvet–the fabric is everywhere. It first reared its ugly head at Cushnie et Ochs and Jen Kao. Then, on Saturday, it was like having a bad song stuck in my head when it appeared first at Prabal Gurung, then Alexander Wang, followed by Elise Overland, and finally Altuzarra. Sunday, at [...]
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Fall 2010 New York
Fall 2010 New York
Marc Jacobs: A Timeline
7:35 Hop out of cab, into snow, past the barriers and into a giant cardboard box. 7:40 Find a spot. On the way, I hear the girls have been ready for two hours and have very bare faces. 7:45 Marc’s afterparty? For staff only. He’s flown in almost 400 from around the country–from store employees [...]
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Fashion News Roundup
Fashion News Roundup
Fashion News Roundup: Emily Blunt Wears Mark Fast, Donatella Talks Models & Marc Smells Good
All Hail Fast: The more Mark Fast, the better. Emily Blunt looks incredible in the cream feathered mini, and she sounds just as perfect in this interview. {LATimes} Most Coveted: Great, now we can’t stop thinking about a YSL bag that doesn’t even really exist yet. “Chyc” might be the worst name, but the shape [...]
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