If you didn’t unwrap a box of brand new shearling-lined booties this December 25th, consider yourself a rarity: In spite of some rough financial times as recent as last year, Uggs have somehow managed to top the list of the most searched-for presents in 2012.
Only André could make wearing Uggs sound like a transcendental experience: “Uggs for me are a moment of utilitarian comfort that keeps you anchored in the reality of today’s world, which is very important.” Deep.
Name: Inny
Occupation: Writer/ Actor
Who’s your favorite actor? I love Edie Sedgwick.
What was the last thing you bought? A new pair or Matiko wedges.
What would you never wear? Uggs.
Sasha Pivovarova gave birth to a cute little “fairy princess” named Mia Isis… Collective awwww. {Twitter} Naomi Campbell cares about “good vibrations” and spent her birthday lighting candles in a church in Jerusalem. {Racked} PR All Stars host Angela Lindvall and new ANTM judge Rob Evans get involved in some sexy lucha libre for V Read more →
Name: Emma
Occupation: Works in medical research
Where are you from originally? Canada.
What was the last thing you bought? A black, sort of boho, flowy dress.
What would you never wear? Uggs.
Name: Alex
What would you never be caught wearing? Uggs!
What’s your favorite song? Anything Chopin.
Where are you headed now? Work!
Despite the fact that when we ask our street style subjects “What is the one thing you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing?” most of them answer “Uggs!” the shoe is still in hot demand–so much so that they’ve being counterfeited by the hundreds of thousands…until now.
Deckers Outdoor Corp., Uggs‘ parent company, was recently awarded a whopping $686 million in two lawsuits against, wait for it, over 3,000 China-based websites selling counterfeit Uggs, according to WWD.
Get ready to be a little disturbed this Wednesday afternoon: See that image above? That giant line of over-eager, sherpa-booted shoppers waiting to stampede a Manhattan UGG store? It’s not a throwback from the 2001 digital archives. It’s actually a photo taken yesterday- yesterday!- by NYC blog The Shophound.
Ugg-ly Footwear Losing Stock Value The end of a fashion epidemic?? Stock in the comfy-yet-unfortunate looking booties has fallen a nearly unheard of 39% in the past week, and Crocs aren’t doing so hot either. It’s time to put them away, people. Forever. {Racked}
Tom Ford’s Documentary Airs Next Week : Tom Ford: Visionaries will air October 23 on OWN, offering a rare “intimate” look at Ford’s creative process and daily life. He apparently takes more than three baths a day. While we’re really excited about this doc, we’re secretly wishing this were a segment of now-defunct Oprah Winfrey Show– if only to hear Opie belt out a satisfying “Tooooom FoooOOOooord!!!” {Marie Claire}
Fashionable TwitPics of the Week: Revealing phone pics of Kim K. doing hookah, Hilary Rhoda’s store bought cookie dough, and Lily Donaldson on a very tiny horse. There’s even one of Doutzen Kroes doing her best Scarlett Johannson impression… well, almost. {FabSugar}
Chanel Model on France’s Dancing With The Stars Male model, Karl’s muse, and sometimes-”pop star” Baptiste Giabiconi is a contestant on France’s version of DWTS. He’s often shirtless… and wearing body glitter. Wonder if Karl tunes in every week for inspiration? {OhLaLa}
January Jones Has a Bun in the Oven: Though we can’t say who the father is, we’re hoping the kid turns out something like Sally Draper. {The Frisky}
Designers Weigh In on Kate’s Dress: Jason Wu thought it was stunning, Issaac Mizrahi, flattering, Prabal Gurung, appropriate, Lela Rose, didn’t like the lace and Valentino was reminded of Grace Kelly. {WWD subscription required}
Nicole Richie Has a Client at the Met Ball: Nicole Richie will be dressing top model Britt Maren for the Met Ball. We’re not sure what to do with this one just yet…but needless to say we’re excited to see if the former-reality-star can hack it. {Styleite}
Katy Perry’s Royal Manicure: The pop star tricked out her nails in honor of the royal wedding putting tiny pictures of Prince William on just about every nail (Kate nabbed one nail). {Racked}
Just in case you needed another reason not to purchase Uggs there’s this: they increase your risk of foot fungus.
At least that’s what one podiatrist is claiming. Dr. Olivier Zong, DPM, the director of surgery at NYC Footcare, says that “fungus breeds in dark, wet environments–conditions that are usually seen inside trendy sheepskin boots.” Whats more, Dr. Zong says that once the fungus gets into your toe nails it’s hard to get rid of. Fun!
Luckily for Ugg-fans the world over, not all podiatrists are in agreement about whether Uggs put their wearers at increased risk for foot fungus.
“I take it all back: LONG LIVE the Ugg boot!” –Vogue Italia EIC Franca Sozzani heaped high praise on the footwear that’s more often met with disdain by fashion folks. Sozzani, stuck in a blizzard-hit Paris (can I be stuck in a blizzard in Paris, too?), blogged about the necessity of Uggs and down puffer Read more →
