Nicolas Ghesquiere

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In Honor of David Beckham’s Foray Into Fashion Here are the 13 Hottest Dudes Designing Today

David Beckham might not be a real designer in the way that his wife has turned out to be–but you’ll still be able to buy his clothes at H&M come fall, when his bodywear line (read: undies) launches.

So in honor of Becks and his flawless bod (not to mention chiseled jaw line) joining the fashion fray, we decided to round up all the hotties designing right now. There are really some good looking men out there making clothes for ladies. We couldn’t list them all, but here’s a start. Take a look:

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Label News: Pringle Hires a Balenciaga Designer as Its Creative Director; Sigerson and Morrison Leave Sigerson Morrison

There’s been lots of moving around at fashion houses as of late, and this week is no different. First, Pringle announced that it’s bringing on Balenciaga alum Alistair Carr as its new design director.

Carr, who most recently worked directly under Nicolas Ghesquiere, has also done time at Marni, Cacharel, and Chloe. This is a big get for Pringle, and a chance for Carr to make a real name for himself beyond the industry’s core. (He is also a mentor/friend of Fred Butler’s; you can learn quite a bit about him on her blog.) Indeed, Pringle just became a hot London Fashion Week ticket.

Stateside, Sigerson Morrison founders Kari Sigerson and Miranda Morrison have announced that they’re leaving the company.

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The Business

Balenciaga Hires LVMH Alum Katherine Ross to Refocuss Its US Communications Strategy

Balenciaga, part of PPR’s Gucci Group, may be well-regarded for its trend-withstanding handbags and innovative runway shows. But when it comes to marketing, the luxury label typically takes the traditional route, choosing the occasional magazine advertisement as its main source of communicating its brand to clients. At least those living in the US.

Until now.

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Shopping

Fashion’s Night Out: Where The Major Designers Will Be

Fashion’s Night Out is two weeks from tomorrow! There is more going on than we can even wrap our heads around. Having trouble deciding where you want to go and who you want to see the most?

Well, if you’re interested in catching a peak of one of your favorite designers, here’s a roundup of where some of the biggest and the best will be on September 10. We’ve excluded most of the people we’ve already reported on. Also, it’s almost safe to say that if someone isn’t on this list, they will probably be at Barneys.

Michael Kors
Michael will be at his lifestyle store on Madison and 61st in New York City. He will be joined by TONY Award winner Idina Menzel, whom Michael will accompany on a selection of songs. Michael will also make an appearance nearby at Bloomingdale’s 59th street, where the “World of Michael” will be created to kick off a new Michael Kors handbag shop-in-shop.

Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy will be kicking off FNO and his brand’s 25th anniversary at Macy’s Herald Square. As we’ve reported, Macy’s will house “The Ultimate Tailgate Party” as inspired by Tommy’s most recent ad campaign. Tommy will be accompanied by Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren. He will also make an appearance at his Fifth Avenue store, where shoppers can have their purchases personalized with an exploding monogram while they shop, listen to DJ Toddlerone and drink up.

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: The Same Miu Miu Dress Lands Three August Covers, Ghesquière Named Superstar, and Vena Cava Collabs With Bloomingdale’s Aqua

Ghesquière Superstar: The Fashion Group International has named Balenciaga’s Nicolas Ghesquière their newest “Superstar.” {Vogue UK}

Too too Miu Miu: Oops. The same version of an appliqued Miu Miu dress is on the covers of the August editions of British Vogue, Elle UK, and W. Guess the fashion world isn’t as small as we thought? {The Guardian}

(More) Affordable Vena Cava: Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai of Vena Cava have teamed up with Bloomingdales for a limited-edition collection for the department store’s in house line, Aqua. Vena Cava for Aqua is set to launch late August. {Elle.com}

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Beauty

Nicolas Ghesquière On Balenciaga’s New Fragrance, Paris

Balenciaga’s just released their first fragrance in twelve years, Balenciaga Paris. The scent, which is powdery, light, and perfect for someone who doesn’t want to smell like they’re wearing perfume, launches at Bergdorf Goodman on the 15th. We expect Charlotte Gainsbourg’s Steven Meisel-shot campaign to pop up everywhere this spring, but for now, you can [...]

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News From Balenciaga-Land

We hear Balenciaga’s readying to shoot their new campaign. Not a celebrity in sight this time around though. Charlotte Gainsbourg’s at home in Paris and Jennifer Connelly’s snug in New York because Nicolas Ghesquière chooses models this season. The line up so far includes Kasia Struss and “three unknowns.” Whether they’re grouped together or on [...]

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Quote of the Day

“And new-millennium Balmain has definitely caught the fashion moment, as well as the attention of a whole wide world of bloggers, Tweeters and cyberspace image makers. They see in Mr. Decarnin the vibe of the moment: love it, grab it, own it, have fun with it. MySpace is his space.” –Suzy Menkes in her interesting [...]

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Shopping

Balenciaga-aga-aga

What’s the only thing better than Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière? Balenciaga by Cristobal Balenciaga re-interpreted by Nicolas Ghesquière. Too much? What we’re trying to say is, the French house has picked nineteen pieces from their archives and re-constructed them with modern techniques for the latest ‘collection’ of Balenciaga Edition (an on and off concept for [...]

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Beauty

Gainsbourg Bells, Balenciaga Smells

“Balenciaga has become my second home,” Charlotte Gainsbourg told WWD. Gainsbourg – actress, French music royalty and (official) face of the brand for the past year – is working on a fragrance with Nicolas Ghesquiere and Coty. Executives were quick to point out that she was chosen based on her almost indivisible ties to the [...]

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People Are Talking

Morley Safer, Snarky Fashion Commentator?

Honestly, one of the things that we found most revealing from Anna’s long-awaited 60 Minutes interview is that Morley Safer seems to be a bit of a hater. Not of Anna, per se, but the fashion world in general. We understand this is not his normal beat. But sit downs with the likes of Nicolas, [...]

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Explain

Domino Credits Page, A Dissection

We love Kelly Wearstler, the adorable interior designer who’s quickly becoming her own lifestyle brand, especially since she shows up in Vogue in odd Marni pieces and the really editorial Marc stuff. And we love her Domino cover, especially because her shoes are shiny and gold like her incredibly expensive bric-a-brac at Bergdorf, and she’s [...]

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