It Gets Worse: Alexander McQueen’s collection was practically finished before he passed away last week, but frankly we’re disturbed by rumors Gucci Group might try to carry on the brand without him. {Fashionologie} Criticizing the Critic: Dirk Standen got serious with Cathy Horyn right before Fashion Week started. They talk about the future of the Read more →
“I was just upset about the whole Golden Globes dress thing. I thought she looked so gorgeous. And that New York Times blogger saying that, it’s so ridiculous.” –Christina Hendricks’ husband takes on some blogger, also known as Cathy Horyn, in People.
“I’ve always felt, in some ways, like an outsider. But that is the fashion industry…The creative one at the school, the outsider, the goth or the gay guy — whatever it is, they always get made fun of. I feel like they all got together and moved to New York City and made the fashion Read more →
This morning, The New York Times broke the news that Jeffrey Monteiro’s been chosen as the latest in a string of designers to creatively direct Bill Blass. We thought last year’s dramatic fail and Peter Som’s exit actually did mean the end of the all-American brand, but now, under the new holding company Bill Blass Read more →
Oh So Pretty: There’s really nothing new here re: Jason Wu, but I just really love the picture. So, happy Friday. {TheMoment} Virtual Reality: Ralph Lauren’s staging a runway show for Rugby, online today, that he calls a cross between “Harry Potter and Rock Band.” The models are walking on a treadmill in front of Read more →
Abbey Love: Numero‘s December cover features a striking image of Abbey Lee Kershaw shot by Miguel Reveriego. Charlotte Gainsbourg and an Irving Penn tribute are inside. {Models} On the Other Side: Meanwhile, Rachel Wiesz is on the cover of January’s British Vogue. She’s wearing Louis Vuitton and her head, kind of strangely, is behind the Read more →
“But some farmers insist that the newfound frugality of the Gucci set cannot by itself explain the absolute washout of the alligator business.” –The New York Times investigates the skin industry & the near extinction of $4,000 Manolos.
“People are getting really excited about social media without really asking themselves if there is any reason to really get excited.” –The founder of Paris-based consulting company, Luxe Corp in The New York Times on fashion’s internet clusterfuck.
Foreign Explanations: Of all the nutty fashion people, explaining Olivier Zahm to the unsuspecting masses is most entertaining. If the post itself doesn’t make you giggle, the comments definitely will. {Gawker} Royal Snap: Kate Middleton’s taken a job assisting photographer Nikolai von Bismark while Prince William takes royal tours to Australia and New Zealand. It’s Read more →
Forget the latest phone technology or Prada pumps, Anna Wintour got politics for her birthday yesterday. American Vogue‘s Editor-in-Chief was named to President Obama’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. She’s joined by a handful of ‘private’ citizens including Sarah Jessica Parker, Edward Norton, architect Thom Mayne and former New York City Ballet dancer Damian Read more →
Best Of: Now that Fashion Month is actually and officially over (too many forgot about Giles yesterday), the best of the month’s fashion’s been rounded up for your viewing pleasure and consequent envy. {Style} Watch Out: Just in case you were trying to ignore her, two days after Becka Diamond was named NylonTV‘s newest host, Read more →
Two days after Nicole Phelps’ positive and curious review of Yohji Yamamoto’s spring collection, the house has filed for bankruptcy. She wondered whether or not the designer was scaling back; he invited less people, kept the clothes commercial and put all of his avant-garde might into the hair and makeup instead of the pieces that Read more →
