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Wednesday February 6th, 2013

Fashionista 50: The Most Influential People in New York Fashion Right Now
The Business

Fashionista 50: The Most Influential People in New York Fashion Right Now

To survive in this business, you’ve got to have more than talent. You’ve got to be shrewd, savvy, determined—and a crazy-hard worker.

So here’s our list of the 50 most influential people working in New York fashion right now. To compile the list, we used our own knowledge of the industry combined with advice from inside sources.

Let us know what you think: You’ll find the entire Fashionista 50 list below. Click on the person’s name to read a full bio. And if you really want to click through the whole slideshow, you can do so here.

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Published at 12:40 PM

Friday December 28th, 2012

Tuesday November 20th, 2012

Your Guide to the Best Online Brown Thursday/Black Friday/Cyber Monday/General Thanksgiving-Themed Sales
Sales

Your Guide to the Best Online Brown Thursday/Black Friday/Cyber Monday/General Thanksgiving-Themed Sales

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Brown Thursday–all the sales days associated with Thanksgiving are starting to blend together into one big giant shopping-fest. It feels like the anxiety of getting the best deals has replaced the anxiety of roasting the perfect bird (and having to chat with your drunk uncle).

Don’t worry–we’re here to help.

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Published at 1:30 PM

Wednesday November 14th, 2012

Thursday November 1st, 2012

From Free PB&Js and Charge Ups to Red Cross Donations, Retailers Show Post-Sandy Compassion
Retail

From Free PB&Js and Charge Ups to Red Cross Donations, Retailers Show Post-Sandy Compassion

Retail (and life in general) is starting (trying?) to get back to normal after Sandy. Barneys opened yesterday and today, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Saks and Macy’s opened their doors along with plenty of other stores in areas with power. And we’ve been happy to see that many of our favorite retailers are showing a compassionate side, while obviously also trying to generate much needed sales.

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Published at 5:15 PM

Thursday October 11th, 2012

Why Are So Many Editors Leaving Magazines for Retail Brands?
Media

Why Are So Many Editors Leaving Magazines for Retail Brands?

Yesterday, WWD reported that Anamaria Wilson, the fashion features director at Harper’s Bazaar, would be leaving her post at the magazine to join Michael Kors as senior vice president of global corporate communications.

Wilson is something of a veteran in the publishing industry, building her career over the past twenty years at such prestigious titles as WWD, W Magazine and, of course, Harper’s Bazaar, so her recent move to Kors is somewhat unexpected–and it’s definitely a change of pace. But Wilson isn’t alone: Several big-name editors have recently made the jump from editorial to brands. NYLON‘s Faran Krentcil is now at Clarins and Shopbop; New York Mag’s Jenny Kang is now at J. Crew; GQ‘s Sean Hotchkiss is also now at J.Crew; Glamour‘s Jenny Feldman is now at Amazon; Lucky‘s Jen Ford is now at Kate Spade; Marie Claire‘s Taylor Tomasi Hill is now at Moda Operandi; and the list goes on.

So what’s going on? Why are all these editorial-minded individuals leaving publishing to work for retail brands?

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Published at 5:27 PM

Tuesday August 7th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Lana Del Rey Holds a Cat in Vogue Italia, Pink Becomes a Covergirl and Michelle Obama Gives Style Tips
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Lana Del Rey Holds a Cat in Vogue Italia, Pink Becomes a Covergirl and Michelle Obama Gives Style Tips

Despite the fact that pretty much everyone is already like, totally over Lana Del Rey, the songstress continues to make appearances in some of our favorite fashion glossies. This time she’s in Vogue Italia, photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth and holding a cat. {Vogue Italia} Louise Grey x TopShop is officially happening. It’s launching August Read more →

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Published at 2:55 PM

Tuesday April 10th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Erin Wasson Models for Rockport Shoes, a New Balenciaga Exhibit Debuts, and Ralph Rucci Gets Lifetime Achievement Award
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Erin Wasson Models for Rockport Shoes, a New Balenciaga Exhibit Debuts, and Ralph Rucci Gets Lifetime Achievement Award

Erin Wasson to front Rockport Campaign: The model-turned-jewelry designer is going back in front of the camera as the face of Rockport’s Fall 2012 campaign. The shoe brand hopes that Wasson will help emphasize the “stylish” aspect of these shoes, which are worn mostly for comfort. {WWD subscription required}

Beard and Mustache Accessories Are a Thing?: It seems hipster girls are always trying to (ironically) look as unattractive as possible, thus making them more attractive to male hipsters. Refinery 29 found some chained accessories that attach to sunglasses, and hang down to create a “beard.” Weird. {Refinery 29}

Paris’ Galleria to Unveil Balenciaga Exhibit: To honor the 40th anniversary of the designer’s death, the Galleria in Paris will debut a Balenciaga tribute this Friday. The show, “Cristóbal Balenciaga, Collectionneur de Modes” (“Cristóbal Balenciaga, Collector of Fashion”) features a wealth of 18-20th century Spanish clothing, which was a great inspiration for the designer. {WWD subscription required}

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Published at 2:15 PM

Monday December 5th, 2011

14 Designer Versions of the ‘Ugly’ Christmas Sweater
Shopping

14 Designer Versions of the ‘Ugly’ Christmas Sweater

Taking fuddy duddy, traditionally American things and turning them into high fashion seems to be a budding trend. (See: Glamping.) The latest target of the luxury fashion world’s makeover is everyone’s favorite holiday tradition: The Christmas Sweater.

Somewhere between classy (as defined by Derek Blasberg) and campy (as defined by Corky St. Clair) is this list of Christmas sweaters from big name designers like Stella McCartney and Marc Jacobs. It’s the best new mix of high and low, plus you’ll probably wear these Christmas sweaters again, as opposed to the one your mom made you with yarn and a hot glue gun. (Sorry, Mom!)

Check out the festive options available for Christmas and get in the holiday spirit!

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Published at 6:32 PM

Friday November 4th, 2011

Here Are 10 Great Bags That Cost Less Than $300 (We Even Found an Alexander Wang)
Accessories

Here Are 10 Great Bags That Cost Less Than $300 (We Even Found an Alexander Wang)

Sometimes it feels like everyone in New York City is carrying either a Proenza Schouler PS1 or a huge Chanel bag. While dropping $2,000 on a bag is an “investment” for some people, for others it’s just plain out of reach. We were convinced that there had to be fantastic, high-quality, well-designed bags out there for less than $300 (which don’t make you resort to buying Kardashian knock-off bags.) And we were right!

From the high street stores to some of our favorite designers–like Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs–we found 10 bags to fit most budgets (we’re talking $300 or under here) and pretty much any style.

Click through to see our finds.

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Published at 6:43 PM

Thursday July 14th, 2011

Exclusive: Charles Henry’s Holiday Look Book (Plus We Catch Up with the Former “How I’m Making It” Designer)
Look Book

Exclusive: Charles Henry’s Holiday Look Book (Plus We Catch Up with the Former “How I’m Making It” Designer)

We love to follow our “How I’m Making It” subjects through their career trajectories, and it’s particularly gratifying when they’re doing well and thriving. One such success story is Meredith Fisher and her Charles Henry line. When we first wrote about her in January, she’d just launched Charles Henry (after a successful run with her first line, WAYF). We caught up with her this week to see what’s new.

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Published at 6:00 PM