Andre Leon Talley is one of the most beloved, larger-than-life (literally and figuratively) personalities in the fashion industry. So it's fitting that he was the latest fashion figure to sit down at the 92Y with Fern Mallis for her "Fashion Icons" series.
Things keep looking up for the publishing industry. Magazine ad pages (with some notable exceptions) have been steadily increasing over the past few years--a trend that, according to WWD, we can expect to continue: The trade reports that this year's September issues are the biggest since 2008, right before the recession hit.
If you're anything like us at this time of year, you've spent hours traveling by plane, train, or automobile to the town--tiny or not--that you grew up in order to spend some relaxing days with your family and friend. Left with no work assignments to complete (we hope), and having accomplished all your gift giving goals you desperately need a fashion fix...and boy have we got you covered. What follows is a comprehensive list list of the most fabulous of fab fashion films to get you through those cold hard winter nights in EverywherebutNewYorkville, USA. Add your own suggestions in the comments. Happy couching!
Looks like Anna Wintour is finally ready for her closeup. The famously private Vogue EIC is set to be the subject of a forthcoming HBO documentary, according to The Daily Beast. Tucked into Robin Givhan's lengthy piece (worth a read in itself) on what role Wintour will take on post-Vogue--be it political or otherwise--is this little tidbit:
It looks like Lauren Conrad isn't the only one using The September Issue as inspiration for a new TV show. Amy Astley revealed months ago that Teen Vogue was developing a new television serious, though no other details were spared. However, we recently learned that The September Issue director, R.J. Cutler, is working on a TV show about the fashion industry as well. Now The Cut is reporting that the two projects are connected and that the show is off to a bumpy start. Cutler seems to be having trouble finding industry insiders who are interested and willing to make the commitment.
...and she published it on her tumblr. Here is that beautiful photo, shot by Steven Meisel and styled by Grace Coddington for Vogue's September 2007
Wannabe: Ellen von Unwerth shot Victoria Beckham's March cover for Glamour, which is probably why it's so great. The designer poses in glamorous aro
2009 has been the year of new ventures and expanding résumés for some of fashion's finest. From Valentino's documentary to The September Issue and Tom
The Tribeca Film Festival hit Doha last week and my mom finally saw The September Issue. She loved Grace, loved Raquel, and wanted to know if Thakoon
In this morning's WWD writer Jacob Bernstein poses an interesting question about whether or not fashion's intense global exposure takes away a bit of
Holy Hotness: Current girl crush Georgia May Jagger looks smokin' on the November cover of British Vogue. Maybe the staff at American Vogue should tak
In Vogue: We're a sucker for epic young Hollywood portfolios in any magazine, but Teen Vogue's is always styled best and has the most fashion - this
It's like every morning brings news of a yet another fashion person on film. While this month's been devoted to The September Issue and we're most loo
We just asked RJ Cutler (who you should know by now directed The September Issue) if there were any similarities between the way Vogue is run and the
Last night marked Anna Wintour's television debut. Vogue's editor-in-chief landed on Letterman's Late Night couch to promote The September Issue and F
Bend it Like the Other Beckham: Heidi Mount plays Posh Spice in this on-line only editorial from V. Though "chasing her kids all day," really? {V}
The only movie that's made me laugh harder than The September Issue this year is The Hangover. Anna Wintour is funny; my mascara is smudged from tears
The September Issue is finally sneaking its way into the world. There was The Daily's black market viewing and a secret Brooklyn show this weekend but
Kate Reigns: Just in case you thought Kate Moss would ever be less sartorially influential, think again. Here's a rundown of all the resort shows ins
Put This In Your Pipe & Smoke It: Malin & Goetz have made a cannabis candle. Meanwhile, Abby just told me that Anna Wintour once disappeared with Bo
Heart Chloe: Reports filtering in that 30% will be knocked off almost all of uptown Bloomingdale's Chloe handbags May 6th & 7th. {Racked} Get Me to
Anna Wintour's having a bit of a love affair with the cameras lately. The September Issue's just debuted and according to Gawker, Vogue's Editor-in-Ch
Ever since the news that The September Issue would hit the Sundance circuit, our hopes of seeing it on A&E - as originally intended - dwindled. But ac
Reader Danielle found herself at Sundance's premiere of The September Issue and knew she had to share. Her favorite part? When Bee (Anna Wintour's dau