Ann Romney Designer Alfred Fiandaca Dead at 72
Alfred Fiandaca, known for dressing Ann Romney for much of the Presidential race, has passed away at age 72.
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Tuesday November 6th, 2012
The Biggest Fashion Stories from the 2012 Presidential Campaign
From Michelle Obama’s flawless style and support of young designers to the fashion industry’s fundraising efforts, this has easily been the most fashiony election season of all time.
In fact, the fashion industry is seen as playing a vital role in this election. But, we’re not just talking about designers’ hefty donations and Anna Wintour-hosted dinners. For instance, there was that time Ann Romney wore a $900 Reed Krakoff shirt and who could forget Cathy Horyn attacking Paul Ryan for wearing an ill-fitted jacket?
As ballots continue to be cast and counted, let us take a look back at the biggest fashion stories to come out of the 2012 presidential election, which will soon, finally, come to an end.
Poli-tips: A Look at Some of the Best Political Nail Art
Today is Election Day, and while some people keep their political opinions to themselves, others wear their loyalties proudly on their sleeves. Or rather, on their nails. Nail art was a big hit at the Olympics this past summer, and the trend of supporting your team seems to be carrying over into politics.
Celebs like Katy Perry haven’t been shy about stumping for Obama via their fingertips, and lots of regular citizens are following suit.
Thursday October 25th, 2012
So About that Mitt Romney Spray Tan Rumor…
Back in September, Mitt Romney caught some flack when he appeared at a Univision event with a very, very, tan face. Some speculated as to whether Mittens had fake baked. The Univision makeup artist, Lazz Rodriguez, later defended his honor by saying that he used a little bit of powder on the candidate, but that Romney’s tan was au natural.
Or was it?
Heidi Klum’s Halloween Costume Revealed, Dame Judi Dench’s Neck Tattoo, and Lady Gaga’s ‘Mouthy’ New Editorial
Kenzo and Maison Kitsune will be the next guest designers at Pitti Uomo and Pitti W, respectively. {WWD, subscription required}
Taylor Swift and boyfriend Conor Kennedy have reportedly split, which is a bummer for them, but it can only mean another awesome breakup anthem for us to jam out to. {Us Weekly}
Oh look: Lady Gaga is crawling out of a giant mouth in this editorial for Harper’s Bazaar Spain, shot by Steven Klein. {ONTD}
Every year Heidi Klum goes all out for Halloween, and this year she’s giving us a look at how it gets done. Take a peek at this video of her not-quite-finished Cleopatra costume. {AOL}
Tuesday October 23rd, 2012
Debate Fashion Round Three: Nipped Waists and Repeat Outfits
That’s it. Last night marked the third and final presidential debate. Which, for us, means it’s our last chance to compare and analyze Michelle Obama and Ann Romney‘s outfits as if they were in a show down.
But if the President won last night’s debate it’s harder to declare a sartorial winner between the wives.
Wednesday October 17th, 2012
Why the Fashion Industry Won’t Embrace Ann Romney
Ann Romney has all the makings of a political wife fashion icon: She’s pretty, she’s blonde and, unlike past aspiring first ladies, she has at least a passing interesting in fashion. She’s worn new and established designers (Reed Krakoff, Oscar de la Renta, respectively) as well as contemporary cool brand J.Brand, and we think she always manages to look pretty great (if conservative). But despite all this, the fashion industry is noticeably cooler towards Romney.
We receive press release upon press release about Michelle’s campaign wardrobe. It’s become a major coup for a designer to dress Michelle Obama. But we’ve yet to receive one–one–about Ann Romney’s.
A Conversation About Barack Obama and Mitt Romney’s Presidential Debate Tie Switcharoo
We’ve already discussed Michelle Obama and Ann Romney’s shocking Schiaparelli pink outfits at last night’s Presidential debate. So let’s get to the men, shall we?
For the latest installment in our series of GChat conversations with Current TV’s Jo Piazza, in which we glibly analyze the candidates’ style and what it all means, we tackle: Last night’s ties. The President wore Republican red, Mitt Romney wore Democratic blue. What does it all mean?
Let’s open our binders, shall we?
Wednesday October 10th, 2012
Mitt Romney Sometimes Picks Out His Wife’s Clothes and Other Things We Learned from Ann Romney’s Favorite Designer Alfred Fiandaca
For most of the campaign trail, Ann Romney has worn designs by a little-known (until now) Boston-based designer named Alfred Fiandaca. While most designers would jump at the chance to make the most of the publicity, Fiandaca wasn’t really known as the man behind Romney’s frocks until recently, and has only just granted his first interview to WWD.
Fiandaca seems like a really nice, refreshingly un-media-trained guy, and the interview sheds light on Romney’s style philosophy, her preference for American designers (something she has in common with Michelle Obama), and how, um, Mitt Romney sometimes picks out Ann’s outfits.
Here’s what we learned:
Monday October 8th, 2012
Prince Harry Is Tatler‘s ‘Man of the Year,’ New Yorkers Should Now Mind the Gap, and Lena Dunham Just Got $3.5 Million Richer
That other royal hottie, Prince Harry, makes his cover debut on Tatler. The often-scandalous prince has been dubbed their “Man of the Year.” {HuffPo}
New Yorkers, were you tired of those drab yellow MTA subway tickets? No longer: the Gap is the first company to buy front-of-ticket adspace. Bonus: it’s also a coupon! {Observer}
From Biden’s hair to Romney’s “tan”–here’s how the candidates get their game faces on. {BuzzFeed}
Thursday October 4th, 2012
Democrat vs. Republican: Who Was the Sartorial Winner at Last Night’s Presidential Debate?
Last night at the first presidential debate, we got to see the candidates–and their wives–in the same room at the same time for the first time ever. While we will leave the discussion of who “won” the debate to the pundits, we think we’re more than qualified to weigh in on some of the fashion choices happening last night.
Tuesday September 4th, 2012
Fashion News Roundup: Anna Dello Russo Made a Music Video for H&M, Kristen Stewart Lands Another Vogue Cover, and Alber Elbaz Is Making Macarons with Laduree
Kristen Stewart just landed her first Vogue UK cover. She wears a bra, talks about being clumsy, and does not mention R.Patz. {HuffPost} Opening Ceremony’s country of focus this year will be Korea; expect tons of cool Korean labels in the store. The initiative launches during FNO, where you’ll be able to karoake with the Read more →
