Iris Apfel, fashion's most beloved icon, wears Balenciaga and Alexis Bittar jewelry, arriving with the CFDA award winning designer. Carmen Kass and Tonne Goodman rock Michael Kors, while models Jamie Bochert and Stella Tennant wear Marc Jacobs and Reed Krakoff, respectively.
Tonight at the CFDA Awards, actor Anthony Mackie said that the event really is like the Oscars of fashion. As one of the few people in the crowd who has attended both ceremonies, he should know. And it did seem like an abbreviated, less-hokey Academy Awards. There were skits--Diddy starred in a short that introduced the menswear nominees--celebrity presenters--Isabella Rossellini, Jessica Biel--and even some heartfelt speeches. Stay-tuned tomorrow for our round-up of the evening's best-dressed. And now, the winners:
If you've ever read Advanced Style, one of my favorite blogs, then you're probably familiar with Iris Apfel. Iris is without a doubt one of New York's most treasured style icons, darting around the city in her trademark spectacles, decked out in accessories while remaining light and effortless. At Monday's CFDA awards, Ms. Apfel told the story of how she once worked for WWD and earned a salary of $15 per week. True, that was a standard wage back then but we still shudder to think about it. After her time at WWD she began working in the textile industry where she further honed her style and sharp eye for prints, textures and patterns--it's no wonder she has unmatched style. Before presenting Alexander Wang with his Accessories Designer of the Year award, Ms. Apfel proclaimed that she is indeed a fan of the accessory. All it takes is a Google image search to see that she wasn't lying.
Refinery 29 chatted with Alexis Bittar this weekend at his San Francisco shop, and the jewelry designer dropped an exciting tidbit of information. Bittar revealed that his fashion week plans involve "doing a collaboration with Iris Apfel." It has only been a matter of time before this epic partnership between the two--both known for over-the-top baubles--became a reality.
Rebecca Minkoff Is Doing Jewelry and Eyewear! Minkoff fever is going to reach an all-time high. The It-Bag designer is expanding her brand to include eyewear, jewelry and cold weather scarves starting at the very affordable $50. The new merch debuts September 12 during her NYFW show. {WWD} Stella Tennant Looks Deliciously Creepy On Vogue Italia: Steven Meisel shot Stella Tennant for this pretty but slightly creepy Hitchcock-esque September cover of Vogue Italia. {Fashion Gone Rogue} Get Ready For The Iris Apfel Documentary: Directed by Albert Maysles of the original Grey Gardens, the film will highlight the 90-year-old's career and eccentric style, from her time at WWD to her work as an interior designer and jewelry collaborator. {Telegraph} Tommy Hilfiger To Show On The High Line: Hilfiger will show his Spring 2011 line on NYC's ready-made runway on September 9th at 5:30pm (dusk at the High Line is gorgeous), making him the first to do so for an official Fashion Week show. {WWD} Gwyneth Paltrow Sans Makeup!: The actress showed up to her East Hampton book signing just hours before Irene hit wearing a bathing suit, flip flops, and totally makeup free. She's just like us! Only she looks flawless without makeup! {NY Daily News}
