Live Dispatches from Day 4 of Fashion Week
Check back all day for reviews of the shows at New York Fashion Week, hot off the press.
Check back all day for reviews of the shows at New York Fashion Week, hot off the press.
At the top of the Standard Hotel, in an exquisitely tiny jewel-box of a presentation space, we happened upon Alejandro Ingelmo's Spring 2014 assortment. The Cuban craftsman's way with a sexy stiletto could not be more relevant, as single-sole constructions and "lady" silhouettes are shaping up to factor quite centrally within the industry's top trend-stories of this season.
New show reviews and galleries are in! Check out Lela Rose, Alejandro Ingelmo, and Jonathan Simkhai.
It was as dark as a Meatpacking District nightclub inside the Alejandro Ingelmo men’s and women’s presentation at the Standard Hotel on Saturday nig
It's Thanksgiving! The one day a year the fashion world puts aside its fad diets and smizes in favor of that extra slice of pumpkin pie and some awkward yet so-necessary family photos. To keep things light on this day of heavy feasting, we asked some of our favorite people in the industry what fashion things (what else?) they're thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Brown Thursday--all the sales days associated with Thanksgiving are starting to blend together into one big giant shopping-fest. It feels like the anxiety of getting the best deals has replaced the anxiety of roasting the perfect bird (and having to chat with your drunk uncle). Don't worry--we're here to help.
Hurricane Sandy is upon us--but the fashion industry isn't letting this Frankenstorm bring them down. We checked in with some of our favorite people in the industry--from The Man Repeller's Leandra Medine to Kelly Cutrone to DKNY PR Girl Aliza Licht--to find out how they prepped for tonight's storm. For an industry that's supposed to shun carbs we are collectively loaded up on them--as well as candy, nail polish, and fashion mags to read by scented candle light. Click through to see how everyone is getting ready. And above all, everybody stay safe!!
Mark Zuckerberg is having quite a month. The Father of Facebook just turned 28, bought out Instagram for $1 billion and is now facing the most lucrative point in his career: Going IPO on Friday. We’d offer him a congratulatory “poke” but sadly, that option’s no longer available. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the IPO acronym, it stands for Initial Public Offering-- meaning that the company will finally be open to stock holders where the likes of Wall Street—-and even you!—- can purchase a part of the social media company. But with the estimated $100 billion that’s supposedly coming his way, we’re wondering whether the Harvard dropout will invest in a new wardrobe. Will he finally change out of his usual uniform consisting of dowdy college hoodies, sweat-drenched Adidas shower flip flops, and tattered baggy jeans, into something more uh, dapper? Better yet, the question posed is this: Can all the money in the world transform someone from HTML geek to sartorial chic? Fashionistas can only hope! To give him an extra boost, we’ve enlisted the help of several fashion experts from designers like Carlos Campos, Alan Eckstein from Timo Weiland and Simon Kneen of Banana Republic, to editors from GQ and Esquire, to buyers and the likes to see what kind of advice they’d shed onto Silicon Valley’s hottest star. And regardless of whether he takes our suggestions or not (note to Marky Mark: you really, really should!), happy IPO Day! We’d definitely like to send you a congratulatory poke soon—- this time, live and in-person.
Theory, Helmut Lang Deal: At least 60% off samples and irregulars for both sexes from Theory, and for women from Helmut Lang When/Where: Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28. Mon 11am—8pm, Tues—Thurs 11am—7pm. Clothingline, 261 W. 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (no phone) Links: www.theory.com, helmutlangjournal.com Ends: Thursday, 28 Jul 2011 Resurrection Vintage Deal: Up to 70% off vintage designer clothing and accessories When/Where: Through Saturday, July 30. Daily 11am—7pm. 217 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts Link: www.resurrectionvintage.com Ends: Saturday, 30 Jul 2011
Alejandro Ingelmo Deal: 40% off all spring/summer shoes When/Where: Ongoing. Mon closed, Tues—Sat noon—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 51 Wooster St between Broome and Grand Sts (646-692-8184) Link: www.alejandroingelmo.com Ends: Sunday, 31 Jul 2011 ABC Carpet & Home Deal: Up to 75% off original prices of select furniture, rugs and accessories at the store's Summer Tag Sale. When/Where: Monday, June 27 through Sunday, July 17. Mon—Sat 10am—7pm, Sun 10am—6pm. 888 Broadway at E. 19th St (212-473-3000) Link: www.abchome.com Ends: Sunday, 17 Jul 2011 Neiman Marcus Deal: Enter code JULYFS at checkout to get free standard shipping on any order Link: NeimanMarcus.com Ends: Monday, 18 Jul 2011
"Who actually wants a physical lookbook these days?" Chris Benz asks as he hands me a rubber band with a USB chip attached at the end. Not I, especially not when I'm looking at these candy clothes close-up, in all their splendor, at the designer's studio on 37th Street. "We were inspired by Bermuda--or rather, the idea of Bermuda," Benz tells me. Indeed, there are bermuda shorts, nubbly twills, even a few chambray pieces, all made for the lady on holiday who doesn't take dressing up--or herself--too seriously. It's all about having fun, from the painterly leopard print to the Alejandro Ingelmo x Chris Benz sneakers in pretty patterns to the label's bright collaboration with jewelry brand The Woods. (There are even a couple of swimsuits--a first for the designer.) But what I loved most about Benz's take on Resort 2012 was his ability to let go. Despite New York's current penchant for acid green, the King of Color has moved on, incorporating even fresher-looking mustard, tangerine, and periwinkle. **All photos courtesy of Chris Benz.
Nancy Pelosi Wears Thierry Mugler? The House Minority Leader wore a white two-piece set with a ribbed jacket and floor grazing skirt to Tuesday night's state dinner for German Chancellor Angela Merkel, accenting with a multi-strand pearl choker and jeweled clutch with matching heels. Even better, it's her own vintage; she says the outfit is "very old." Check the photos, what do you think? Does Obama have a style rival? {Huffington Post} Alejandro Ingelmo Launching E-Commerce: The two-time CFDA/Swarovski nominee will sell his standard mens and womens footwear lines directly from the new site, starting with the Fall 2011 collections, as well as designing a few exclusive pieces only available online. To celebrate the launch, the designer also created a short, noir-style, black-and-white film highlighting certain specially shod feet as they traipse through SoHo. {AlejandroIngelmo.com} Karl Lagerfeld Adds Glasswear to Laundry List of Design Titles: The Kaiser-of-All-Trades sketched some pieces for Swedish company Orrefors, including architectural-style champagne flutes, wine and water glasses, and coasters. Perhaps he'll use them to sip his favorite bubbly, Diet Coke. {WWD}
The CFDA Awards are a time to reflect on the amazing work of American fashion designers and industry professionals. (And a chance to wear an evening gown, which doesn't come around as much as I wish it would.) In honor of tonight's ceremonies, we've rounded up our favorite looks from this year's CFDA nominees and I've got to say, they're all pretty amazing. From Pamela Love's hefty gems to 3.1 Phillip Lim's quirky dudes, the CFDA noms are a diverse bunch. Hurry up and click through to see the best of the best of American fashion and place your bets on tonight's winners.
Parson's grad Alejandro Ingelmo might be fairly new to the shoe design scene--he launched his first collection in 2006--but he's had almost instant success, scoring a CFDA nom this year for the Swarovski Award for Accessories and was a nominee in 2008, too. Designers like Chris Benz and Cushnie et Ochs call on him to shod their models for their runway shows. So it follows that Ingelmo opened his first stand-alone brick and mortar store this past fall at 51 Wooster St. in Soho. We chatted with the designer about his sexy spring collection (currently in store), his thoughts on collaborating, and his exciting new business plans for this summer.
Another year, another CFDA Awards. Tonight Diane von Furstenberg and Steven Kolb announced the nominations for 2011's awards. But before she began to read out the names, DvF told the crowd at her packed studio that the organization would be putting together an auction for the victims of the Japan natural disasters. "We're going to put together big packages. Designers, clients, suppliers--everyone is getting involved." As for the nominees and honorees, there were very few surprises, except for maybe one.
Labor Day weekend used to mean back to school shopping. Now it means beer and BBQs and maybe, if we can stand it, back to Fashion Week shopping. But
If you're in New York City this weekend and looking to drop some cash in anticipation of your tax return, there are some pretty good options: - There'