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Thursday May 19th, 2011

Racked Dealfeed: Theory Women (and Men), Lela Rose, Philosophy, and More
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Racked Dealfeed: Theory Women (and Men), Lela Rose, Philosophy, and More

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Lela Rose
Deal: 50% to 80% off dresses, tops, pants, belts, and costume jewelry
When/Where: Wednesday, May 18 through Friday, May 20. Weds 9am—7pm, Thurs—Fri 9am—6pm. 224 W. 30th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, 14th floor (212-947-9204 x14)
Link: www.lelarose.com
Ends: Friday, 20 May 2011

Theory Women
Deal: Up to 65% off work-friendly basics. There’s a slim chance some Theyskens might appear. (Men’s sale this way.)
When/Where: Tuesday, May 17 through Sunday, May 22. Tues—Fri 10am—7pm, Sat—Sun 10am—4pm. Clothingline, 261 West 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (212-947-8748)
Link: www.theory.com/womens
Ends: Sunday, 22 May 2011

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Thursday April 21st, 2011

Thursday February 17th, 2011

10 Things We Learned at New York Fashion Week: Fall 2011

10 Things We Learned at New York Fashion Week: Fall 2011

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1. Sometimes, Tumblr tumbles. Despite the awesome access the Tumblrs received, including a private party at Donna Karan, breakfast with Nina Garcia, and more, the week’s events were reportedly badly organized.

2. Strippers are the new new thing. From go go girls at Rag & Bone‘s after party to casino hostesses at Karen Walker, topless dancers haven’t been this big since Striptease.

3. If you are under 21, you can still DJ an over-21 party. Thanks for the lesson in NY State law, Tavi.

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Tuesday February 8th, 2011

Fashionista 50: The Most Influential People in New York Fashion

Fashionista 50: The Most Influential People in New York Fashion

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How do you measure influence?

Is it through website hits? Or sales? Through ad dollars? Or the number of mass retailers who’ve knocked off your work?

The answer is all of the above and none of the above. Influence is an intangible thing that just happens when you know your craft and you work hard at it.

To determine who belongs in the Fashionista 50–our list of the most influential people working in New York fashion–we used our own knowledge of the industry, combined with advice from industry sources. We also considered each candidate’s consumer reach–through sales, media, etc.

To be considered, candidates had to live and work in New York for most of the year.

What’s Fashionista’s definition of influential? It describes people who are shaping the direction of the New York fashion industry, both aesthetically and in terms of how the business works.

You’ll find the entire Fashionista 50 list after the jump. 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 12:01 AM

Tuesday February 1st, 2011

Racked Dealfeed: Theory & Helmut Lang, MoMA Design Store, Kisan Store, Paul Frank and More
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Racked Dealfeed: Theory & Helmut Lang, MoMA Design Store, Kisan Store, Paul Frank and More

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Kisan
Deal: 50% to 70% off Vanessa Bruno, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Ports 1961, and more at Kisan’s seasonal sale.
When: Saturday, January 29 to Sunday, February 6. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun 12pm—6pm. 125 Greene St between W. Houston and Prince Sts (212-475-2470)
link: www.kisanstore.com

Theory and Helmut Lang
Deal: Markdowns on both brands, including Helmut Lang jeans for $69 and Theory dresses for $109
When: Saturday, January 29 through Sunday, February 6. Mon—Fri 8am—8pm, Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 93 Mercer St between Spring and Broome Sts (no phone)
link: www.theory.com, www.helmutlang.com

The MoMA Design Store
Deal: At least 50% off art and design books, including many hard-to-find and out-of-print titles.
When: Tuesday, January 25 through Tuesday, February 15. Midtown: Sat—Thurs 9:30am—6:30pm, Fri 9:30pm—9pm, open till 9:30pm the first Thursday of every month. 11 W. 53rd St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-708-9700.) Soho: Mon—Sat 10am—8pm, Sun 11am—7pm. 81 Spring St between Crosby St and Broadway (646-613-1367.)
link: www.momastore.org

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Thursday January 27th, 2011

Theyskens’ Theory is Available to Buy Online and in New York Starting Today; Will Be Released Globally Next Week
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Theyskens’ Theory is Available to Buy Online and in New York Starting Today; Will Be Released Globally Next Week

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I’ve got to admit, I was a bit bearish on the idea that Olivier Theyskens would be designing for Theory. But I’m happy to report that I was off the mark–the clothes look amazing (poga pants, anyone?) and are priced reasonably, with trousers hovering around $400 and blouses starting at about $250. (No, that isn’t cheap, but when you consider the caliber of the design and the product, it makes sense.)

While the collection won’t be available globally until next week, you can buy them on Theory’s US website and in the brand’s Meatpacking Distrtict flagship (right across from Pastis) starting today.

My top picks are the blazers, the poga pants, and the pointy velvet flats. That’s right, I said it. Velvet can look good. At least under Olivier’s supervision.

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Monday January 10th, 2011

Dream Designer Collaborations for 2011
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Dream Designer Collaborations for 2011

by Zandile Blay

For the New Year, we’ll forgo resolutions about what we will do and focus instead on what others should. (Less personal responsibility always better.) Since we’re all for the welfare of this industry and the designers who fuel it, we’ve crafted a list of dream collaborations which could generate huge buzz and dollars. Or maybe not. Read on, enjoy and pray with us that the Fashion God’s make this happen.

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Tuesday December 14th, 2010

Street Style: Stephanie Would Get Her Dog’s Face Tattooed
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Street Style: Stephanie Would Get Her Dog’s Face Tattooed

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Name: Stephanie

Age: 27

Occupation: Works for Inyourclosetnyc.com

How would you describe your style? I love the ’80s, but I try to keep it updated and modern.

What is on your holiday wish list? New pumps and lingerie

What is your favorite dessert? Strawberry shortcake

If you were to get a tattoo today, what would it be? My dog’s face, he’s a French bulldog

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Friday December 10th, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: Haider Responds to Karl, Kate & Wills T-shirts Banned and Opening Ceremony x Sofia Coppola
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Haider Responds to Karl, Kate & Wills T-shirts Banned and Opening Ceremony x Sofia Coppola

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Death at Soho House: Fashion designer and former Marc Jacobs intern Sylvie Cachay died Thursday in a bathtub at the Soho House in New York. The cause of death has yet to be determined. {Huffington Post}

Kate & Wills T-shirts banned: A list of guidelines has been issued to determine what royal engagement memorabilia is acceptable. Apparently, t-shirts with pictures of the couple have been banned, along with “tea towels” and aprons. However, seat cushions, mugs and plates are totally fine. {Stylelist}

OC x Sofia Coppola? Opening Ceremony, no stranger to film collaborations, is creating a “special piece of memorabilia” with Sofia Coppola to celebrate the launch of her film Somewhere. {OC Blog}

Shipley & Halmos Make Cool Things: Yes, we already knew they made clothes, and some pretty cute ones at that. But now they make other things and sell them on their cool new e-commerce site, literally called “Things!” At our panel discussion, Jeff Halmos told us they wanted to do things other than fashion. Highlights include playing cards with famous people like Woody Allen and Barack Obama on them, an exclusive Moleskin notebook and a leather wallet with a penholder and notepad inside. {Shipley & Halmos}

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Monday October 25th, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: Olivier Theyskens Named Creative Director at Theory, A Look at Kate Moss’s Last Topshop Collection & Kelly Osbourne’s Clothing Line
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Olivier Theyskens Named Creative Director at Theory, A Look at Kate Moss’s Last Topshop Collection & Kelly Osbourne’s Clothing Line

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Olivier Theyskens Lands at Theory: Theyskens charmed the fashion world with his designs for Nina Ricci and Rochas, and now he’ll be designing for the business-chic masses as Theory’s new artistic director. This is in addition to his Theyskens for Theory collaboration line for Spring 2011. Not exactly what we expected from the Victorian/Goth-inspired designer, but hey, a job’s a job and this seems like a good one. {WWD subscription required}

A Look at Moss’s Last Collection For Topshop: After 14 collections for Topshop, Kate Moss’s winter collection will be her last. T‘s got a video featuring the collection, which is set to hit stores November 2nd. {T Magazine}

Naomi Campbell Says EIC Was Fired for Putting Her on the Cover: Last year, Naomi Campbell claimed that the advertising industry was using the recession as an excuse to skimp on diversity. Now Campbell has come forward to say that the editor-in-chief of an Australian magazine was fired for putting her on the cover. {Telegraph UK}

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Saturday September 11th, 2010

The Rag & Bone Experiment
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The Rag & Bone Experiment

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Rag & Bone is many things. But if they were one thing, it would be a wearable, salable brand. Yesterday’s show in a meatpacking district warehouse showed that they’d like to be more than that. While there were plenty of marketable pieces, there were also plenty of totally unmarketable ones. And that’s okay, because designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville took some risks. And with the near-perfect collection they put out last season, they couldn’t do anything but.

There were Rag & Bone staples–a pair of oatmeal drawstring football pants, a red and tan blazer that I’ll be surely ordering–mixed in with some less-predictable items. A mushed up watercolor print, bike shorts with garters, and a few bandage harnesses. It all read as a modern interpretation of early ’90s street culture.

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