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Wednesday May 8th, 2013

Suzy Menkes Talks Blogger Backlash, the Perils of Fast Fashion, and Getting Flashed by Madonna
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Suzy Menkes Talks Blogger Backlash, the Perils of Fast Fashion, and Getting Flashed by Madonna

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Last night, Fern Mallis sat down with Suzy Menkes for the latest installment of her “Fashion Icon” series at 92Y.

The noted fashion critic candidly (and sometimes hilarious) addressed everything from catching an upskirt view of Madonna sans underwear at the Met Gala, why she didn’t like Punk: Chaos to Couture, and why she was surprised by the negative response to her controversial “Circus of Fashion” piece.

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Published at 1:00 PM

Tuesday March 12th, 2013

Tim Blanks on the Street Style Phenomenon: ‘It Makes Monsters, It Doesn’t Make Gods’
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Tim Blanks on the Street Style Phenomenon: ‘It Makes Monsters, It Doesn’t Make Gods’

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And the fashion circus debate continues.

The latest to weigh in is Garage magazine–except instead of bemoaning or celebrating the street style phenomenon one way or another, they merely explore it in this thoughtful new video featuring Tim Blanks, Tommy Ton, Phil Oh (in a bathtub!), Susie Lau and many others.

As one might expect, opinions run the gamut.

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Published at 5:30 PM

Friday March 8th, 2013

Saturday February 23rd, 2013

The Princess and the Peacock: We’re Still Not Over Suzy vs. Susie
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The Princess and the Peacock: We’re Still Not Over Suzy vs. Susie

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“So do you want to talk about this?” asks Leah.

This being Suzy Menkes’ “Circus of Fashion” article from T, which turned into this “Blog is a Dirty Word” manifesto from Leandra Medine, which rolled into this “Sad Clown” response from Susie Lau. (A Times story called “My Look, My Ego, My Brand” snuck in there, as well, as did a piece questioning whether fashion bloggers have gone “too far” on The Daily Beast.)

So what do I think about this? I think I need some whiskey.

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Published at 2:24 PM

Monday February 4th, 2013

Wednesday January 23rd, 2013

The Most Influential Personal Style Bloggers Right Now
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The Most Influential Personal Style Bloggers Right Now

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Some say the age of the personal style blogger is over.

Today, the girl needs more than an outfit, a boyfriend, and a camera. Bloggers need to think about production quality, editorial strategy, and affiliate programs to really gain a foothold on the web. They are more like editors, creating publications worthy of a million-person audience than a few thousand super-fans.

Yet it still comes down that camera. Nine times out of 10, the bloggers who move merchandise, who get people talking, who attract repeat advertisers, love to strike a pose.

So we say the personal style blogger isn’t going anywhere—-in fact, she’s more powerful than ever.

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Published at 4:46 PM

Thursday October 11th, 2012

Taylor Swift Collabs with Keds, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is Coming to Broadway, and Donatella Versace Talks Being ‘Tacky’
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Taylor Swift Collabs with Keds, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is Coming to Broadway, and Donatella Versace Talks Being ‘Tacky’

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Taylor Swift is teaming up with Keds on a line of limited edition kicks to coincide with the release of her new album, Red.
Guess what color the shoes will be? {WWD}

Susie Lau had a chat with Donatella Versace and dared to ask the designer what she thinks about people who think Versace is “tacky.” {Style Bubble}

Daenerys Targaryen Emilia Clarke will play Holly Golightly in the Broadway production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Our minds are still spinning. {Just Jared}

Politicos were none too pleased with the Vogue-ification of Democratic National Committee chairperson Debbie Wasserman Schultz. {Refinery29}

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Published at 1:30 PM

Wednesday September 19th, 2012

Thursday September 13th, 2012

Proof that Street Style Has Lost Its Authenticity
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Proof that Street Style Has Lost Its Authenticity

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At some point “street style” referred to stylish people wearing their own clothes that they bought and put together in outfits themselves and then just went about their business. Now, there are stylists, PRs, agents, staged shoots, and more factors coming together to take the authenticity out of street style, especially during fashion week.

How soon before they just cut the charade of spontaneity and set up an actual red carpet in front of the tents?

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Published at 12:51 PM

Saturday September 8th, 2012

Jen Kao Spring 2013
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Jen Kao Spring 2013

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The Clothes: Sporty futuristic. Kao re-imagined her signature mini-prints and geometric cuts in origami inspired pieces that were less body con than usual, which was a lovely change. There were tons of boxy dresses with chevron prints on the front paired with cute baseball caps in coral, denim, and khaki and skirts with triangular pieces Read more →

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Published at 12:12 PM
SUNO Spring 2013
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SUNO Spring 2013

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The Clothes: Demure, almost prairie-like separates in dust tones. Boxy tops were paired with oversized bottoms for a loose, summery silhouette, and most dresses featured a tiny cut out to reveal a slice of skin. As always, there were tons of prints; this season saw blue and white stripes, florals in orange, metallic, and pastel, Read more →

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Published at 11:56 AM

Tuesday July 24th, 2012