Best Dressed: Kirsten and Diane in Chanel, Jessica and Olivia in Gucci, and More
moreThis week it was all about legendary European brands. Kirsten Dunst looked perfectly lady like at the Chanel couture show, while Diane Kruger stun
moreThis week it was all about legendary European brands. Kirsten Dunst looked perfectly lady like at the Chanel couture show, while Diane Kruger stun
Pastels and nudes seem to have been the palette of choice at this years' Golden Globe Awards. Emma Stone looked perfect in her peach-colored Calvin K
Slane Deal: 50% off jewelry, with rings for $60 (were $120) and freshwater pearl necklaces for $165 (were $330) When/Where: Tuesday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 22. Daily 10am—6pm. 48 W. 25th St between Broadway and Sixth Ave (212-691-5820) Michael Kors Collection Deal: Fall ready-to-wear is half off, and fall handbags, shoes, belts and accessories are 40% off. When/Where: Ongoing. Mon—Sat 10am—6pm. 974 Madison Ave between 76th and 77th Sts (212-452-4685) Bird Deal: 25% off fall 2010 merchandise from Suno, Swedish Hasbeens, Phillip Lim, APC, and more When/Where: Friday, November 26 through Tuesday, December 28th. Mon—Fri noon—8pm, Sat noon—7pm; Sun noon—6pm. Cobble Hill: 220 Smith St at corner of Butler Street St (718-797-3774). Park Slope: 316 Fifth Ave between 2nd and 3rd Sts (718-768-4940). Williamsburg: 203 Grand St between Bedford and Driggs Aves (718-388-1655). Opening Ceremony Deal: 30% to 50% off labels like Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, and Proenza Schouler When/Where: Begins Friday, November 26; ongoing. Soho: Mon—Sat 11am—8pm, Sun noon—7pm. 35 Howard St between Broadway and Crosby Sts (212-219-2688.) Ace Hotel: Sun—Tue 10am—9pm, Wed 11am—7pm, Thu—Sat 11am—10pm. 1190-1192 Broadway at 29th St (646-695-5680.)
A few weeks ago, Seren van der Woodsen, er, Blake Lively landed a Chanel campaign. And now Blair, we mean, Leighton Meester, has snagged herself a hig
SoHo was cold and packed with Christmas-crazed tourists Thursday night, but that didn't keep me from scurrying over to the Apple Store and to Anna Sui's boutique for two really exciting events celebrating two of fashion's finest (who also happen to be friends.) First stop? Apple, to see one of my icons (not just in fashion but in life), Sofia Coppola, speak about her latest film Somewhere, as part of Apple's Meet The Filmmaker series. And while Marie Antoinette will forever reign as my favorite of her films (okay, maybe my favorite movie ever?), I have high hopes for Somewhere, which stars one of our favorites, Elle Fanning. After about an hour of camping out in my chair so that no one else snagged it, Sofia finally walked in wearing a heather gray cashmere sweater scrunched up to her elbows, a pair of fitted blue jeans, and what looked like a pair of Chloe wedges. Her hair was perfectly tousled and the only jewelry she had on was a diamond tennis bracelet and a slim black leather watch. Sofia spoke about the challenges she faced, the similarities and differences between all of her films, and what inspired her to do Somewhere. "All my previous films had been from a girl's perspective, so I really wanted to do a film from a man's point of view." she said.
The Pre-Fall 2011 collections are trickling in one by one and we've gathered our favorites so far. From Chanel's Byzantine-inspired looks, to Zac Posen's bold and colorful pieces, we're impressed. Take a look at our top ten.
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The Man Repeller: Leandra Medine, the blogger behind The Man Repeller says she got the idea to start her blog while looking through all the man-repelling clothes Topshop has to offer. That's her in "home-made Margiela." {The New York Times} Time's # 1 Fashion Statement Of 2010 Is...Time magazine named Lady Gaga's meat dress the #1 fashion statement of 2010. Really, Time? {Racked} Stylecaster Jive Jive Jives: Stylercaster's video Jive! Jive! Jive! was directed by Bon Duke and starts male models rocking out at Don Hill's in New York City. It's pretty awesome. {Stylecaster}
Elizabeth Gillett Deal: 60% to 70% off scarves, sweaters, and jackets sold at Anthropologie. The designer will be on hand to help with selection. When/Where: Tuesday, December 14 through Wednesday, December 15. Daily 10am—5pm. 242 W. 38th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, ninth floor (no phone) Sunner Deal: Sample sale on coats, dresses and more. Winter coats are $75, silk tops and dresses are $30—$50, and cotton tops and tunics are $25. When/Where: Tuesday, December 14 to Wednesday, December 15. Daily 8:30am—7pm. 265 W. 37th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, ninth floor (646-290-6409) Prairie New York Deal: Up to 75% off retail, which means cute on-trend dresses for $60 to $75 and tops for $40 to $55. When/Where: Monday, December 13 through Thursday, December 16. Daily 11am—7pm. 306 West 38th between Eighth and Ninth Aves, second floor (212-967-8166 or customerservice@prairieny.com
Karl Lagerfeld, The Actor? Karl Lagerfeld can now add actor to his growing list of occupations. Uncle Karl is set to star in a series of Volkswagen commercials which will premier December 22 in Germany. {Racked} 'Tis The Season To F**k Off: It seems that a Harrods employee got a little upset after he was fired from his position as the toy departments "Father Christmas." The employee barricaded himself in the store, located all the corresponding switches of the light display outside, and spelled out "F**K OFF" with the lights. Apparently, he had been drinking --the reason he was fired in the first place. {Tumblr/Dashperiod} H&M Sales Soar In November: H&M's sales jumped 8% last month --the same month Lanvin x H&M hit stores. Do we smell more designer collaborations? {Retail Week} False Lashes Claims? Claire Danes recently hopped on the Latisse bandwagon when she became a spokesperson for the eyelash growth treatment. However, things didn't go (or grow?) so smoothly. Sources are claiming that Danes suffers from skin hyper-pigmentation, one of the side effect of Latisse. And while Danes did say in an online video diary she saw a little bit of redness under her eyes, both Latisse's and Danes' reps are claiming that it's all untrue. {Page Six}
McTega, the jewelry and clothing line best known for its colorful and eccentric necklaces, is hosting a really cool contest. The L.A.-based label, the brainchild of two former Rodarte interns, is offering Facebook friends a chance to purchase a necklace (valued at $100) for only $20. The buying period starts today and will last until January 13. Once the buying period is over, Mctega wants you to send in photos of how you styled your new necklace.
Tory Burch Deal: Roughly 60% off fall clothing, shoes and bags in what's always one of the craziest sales of the season When/Where: Thursday, December 9 through Monday, December 13. Thurs—Fri 11am;7pm, Sat—Sun 11am—4pm, Mon 11am—7pm. Clothingline, 261 W. 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, second floor (no phone) Opening Ceremony Deal: 30% to 50% off labels like Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, and Proenza Schouler When/Where: Begins Friday, November 26; ongoing. Soho: Mon—Sat 11am—8pm, Sun noon—7pm. 35 Howard St between Broadway and Crosby Sts (212-219-2688.) Ace Hotel: Sun—Tue 10am—9pm, Wed 11am—7pm, Thu—Sat 11am—10pm. 1190-1192 Broadway at 29th St (646-695-5680.) Bird Deal: 25% off fall 2010 merchandise from Suno, Swedish Hasbeens, Phillip Lim, APC, and more When/Where: Friday, November 26 through Tuesday, December 28th. Mon—Fri noon—8pm, Sat noon—7pm; Sun noon—6pm. Cobble Hill: 220 Smith St at corner of Butler Street St (718-797-3774). Park Slope: 316 Fifth Ave between 2nd and 3rd Sts (718-768-4940). Williamsburg: 203 Grand St between Bedford and Driggs Aves (718-388-1655).
On the right, we have Natalie Portman's January 2011 Vogue cover. On the left, her Vogue cover from May 2002. Nine years apart, but pretty similar, n
The Resurrection Of Worth: The Wall Street Journal spoke to designer Giovanni Bedin about the renovation and resurrection of the House of Worth. {WSJ} Givenchy's Spring/Summer Ads: Known for mixing things up when it comes to casting models for the Givenchy ads, designer Riccardo Tisci has cast Stephen Thompson, an albino model, for Givenchy's spring/summer ads. {WWD - Subscription Required} Swimsuit Designer's Boyfriend Charged: Nicholas Brooks has been charged in the murder of his girlfriend, swimsuit designer, Sylvie Cachay. {The New York Times}
Think your fashion photography is any good? Well, powerHouse Books is seeking submissions for an upcoming book featuring under-the-radar photogs. The book's purpose is to expose lesser-known photographers and models--a risk few publishers are willing to take. powerHouse Books is asking for photographers to submit the strongest shots of their favorite muses, whether it be a model or a girlfriend. Black and white, color, or film--it doesn't matter --as long as the photograph and the fashion and beauty elements are of equal importance. Acquisitions editor, Wes Del Val, along with other notable guest editors, will be selecting the photos showcased in the book.
Bebe Waves Buh-bye to Kardashians? The Kardashians by Bebe line might be coming to an end. “The sisters do still have relevance,” said Bebe president, Emilia Fabricant, “but at Bebe we need to move with fashion and we want to be first in the fashion world with everybody else and not fall behind. We are definitely assessing the situation.” {WWD subscription required} Kanye Wants To Tour in Balmain: Hint is reporting that Christophe Decarnin for Balmain will design all of West's costumes for his upcoming tour. {Hint} The 12 Days Of Giving: Starting Friday, December 17, Theory will be having a 12-day flash sale featuring one item from their current collection per day at 50% off. The sale will run through the 28th, and will include both women's and men's clothing. {Theory}
Breaking News! Lace Is In: The New York Times reports that lace is in. Hasn't lace been in? {New York Times} Juicy Couture Sans Velour Track Suits Juicy Couture's non-compete with Liz Claiborne Inc. expires in a few months and co-founders, Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy are dropping some hints on their next venture. “It will reflect the way we dress now...We have outgrown our track suits and grown up.” {WWD subscription required} Lula's Latest Issue: Rodarte's Laura and Kate Mulleavy guest edited the Fall/Winter 2010 issue of Lula, and brought on some amazing collaborators like Charlotte Gainsbourg and Nan Goldin. {Fashionologie} A High Fashion Royal Photo Shoot: Vogue UK is reporting that Mario Testino photographed the official engagement pictures of Kate Middleton and Prince William. The shoot took place last month and the photos will be released just before Christmas. {Vogue UK}
Sick of shopping for others already? Want to score something for yourself? Live in New York or Los Angeles? Then you're in luck: Mackage, the Canadian outerwear brand known for cool coats that don't break the bank, is opening its first US brick-and-mortar store in New York City. To celebrate, they're hosting an opening event tonight as well as a shopping event on Saturday, December 4. The shopping event will take place at their new store on Mercer Street in SoHo. Customers who spend $150 or more will receive a fancy leather case. (It's a pretty nice gift, we must say.) They'll also get a chance to chat and be fitted by Mackage founders Elisa and Eran.
We all know that Grace Coddington is the ultimate fashion cat lady (though the industry as a whole has got a thing for cats). Not only does she have two cats --a Calico named Pumpkin, and a Blue Persian named Bart--but she also penned the masterwork Catwalk Cats. And, of course you all remember the Vogue spread Coddington styled featuring Karen Elson dressed up as Grace, posing with a litter of kitties. So we were taken aback when Coddington admitted that she might bring a dog into the mix.
Conan and Tim Gunn on Majeggings: Tim Gunn was on Conan O'Brien last night and the host asked Gunn what he thought about man jeggings. His response? "Men don't wear jeggings!" {Racked} Has The Royal Wedding Dress Designer Already Been Chosen? Rumors are floating around that Kate Middleton has chosen the designer who will make her wedding dress. According to the bookmakers, Bruce Oldfield, who dressed Princess Diana, will be designing the royal gown. {Catwalk Queen} Proenza's Web-Exclusive Accessories: Proenza Schouler's has released a web-exclusive mochila tote and wallet available for purchase only on their e-commerce site. The totes and wallets come in an array of colors and are reasonably priced. (Lauren already scooped up the teal wallet.) {Teen Vogue}
Assembly New York Deal: 30% to 50% off all collections in-store and online When/Where: Friday, November 26 through Monday, November 29. Daily noon—9pm. 170 Ludlow St between E. Houston and Stanton Sts (212-253-5393) Stella McCartney Deal: 40% off ready-to-wear and accessories, including the camel chunky wool cardigan (was $1095, now $695) and the beige and black faux suede boots (were $1045, now $629) When/Where: Tuesday, November 30 through Sunday, January 9. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun 12:30pm—6pm. 429 W. 14th St between Ninth and Tenth Aves (212-255-1556) Blue & Cream Deal: Up to 75% off styles from Preen, Elizabeth and James, Rag & Bone, and 3.1 Phillip Lim plus another 20% all Black Friday merchandise online When/Where: Friday, November 26 through Monday, November 29. Daily 10am—8pm. 1 E. 1st St at Bowery
Kane's Menswear Collection: Christopher Kane will be launching his first ever menswear line at Dover Street Market. The full collection comes after a successful trial collection consisting of just t-shirts. The line will debut in early December. {Vogue UK} A Very Naked Daria Werbowy: Vogue Paris's 2011 calendar, stars Daria Werbowy naked in Louis Vuitton jewelry. {VogueParisLive/Twitter} Emma Watson's Vogue UK Shoot: Racked posted a behind the scenes video of Emma Watson's shoot for British Vogue shot by Mario Testino. It's short but sweet. {Racked}