Ann Romney isn’t the only politican’s wife worth watching at the 2012 RNC–VP candidate Paul Ryan’s wife Janna is turning out to be quite the fashion plate herself. But while Ann seems to prefer high-end labels like Oscar de la Renta and Reed Krakoff, Janna has so far been known to rock much more affordable Read more →
Vogue Italia EIC Franca Sozzani has snatched the title of UN Goodwill Ambassador. She’ll be working with industry insiders to promote sustainable development and much more. {Telegraph}
World-renowned milliner Stephen Jones will be fabricating fascinators for Raf Simons’ Dior Haute Couture premiere. Jones called the collection “exciting, beautiful and new,” but wouldn’t say much more than that. {Vogue UK}
At last year’s Webby awards, Anna Wintour told us that “sometimes geeks can be chic,” and the rise of fashion-forward online games only reinforces her statement. {WWD}
Mary Katrantzou, reigning queen of jaw-droppingly beautiful digital prints, won’t, or rather can’t, show pre-fall or resort collections because her intricate patterns take too long to produce (hint: four days to make a single print). {Vogue UK}
Karl Lagerfeld Gets Sporty:The Kaiser’s second guest collection for Hogan is a sporty and urban line of RTW, shoes, and accessories that will debut during Paris Fashion Week. WWD, subscription required.
Julianne Moore Helps Reinvent Talbots: The actress stars in Talbots’ Spring 2011 ad campaign shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and the clothes actually look kind of cool. People StyleWatch
Bargain vs. Vuitton in Japan: Unlike the generation before them, the country’s younger set is choosing fast fashion over labels. WWD, subscription required.
Kate Spade Goes Viral: The New York based brand commissioned music video director Kinga Burza to create an adorable short film about a girl, a boy, and Spade’s colorful spring collection. Style.com
