March 2009
118 posts
February 2009
78 posts
Fashion Week - slightly less white! →
Non-white models comprised 18% of girls in New York Fashion Week, compared to 12% last year. Some highlights of Jezebel’s work:
22% of shows had 10% or fewer models of color. Culprits include a LOT of heavy hitters, including BCBG, Calvin Klein, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, Donna Karen, Herve Leger, and Reem Acra.
Ironic “black list”: Alexandre Herchcovitz, Behnaz Sarafpour,...
“I would never say anybody is a ho, I’d say that’s ho style.”
– Simon Doonan on ANTM, cycle 2.
“Desirée was in New York on a fact-finding mission. She’s acting as a cultural...”
– A White House aide on Social Secretary Rogers. Um, can I have this job?
juliaallison:
Fall 2009 fashion trend prediction: RIDICULOUSLY GIANT FUZZY HATS!
1) Michael Kors ridiculously giant fuzzy neon pink hat and ridculously giant fuzzy neon orange hat 2) Milly ridculously giant fuzzy hanging pom-poms hat 3) DVF ridculously giant fuzzy multi-colored pompom hat
Now, what have we learned from the NYT Style section? Three is a trend!
Correction, FOUR. Did we...
Blind item!
WHICH kooky fashion figure asked for illegal substances on her contract rider? She said in order for her to appear at a fashion show, she needs two bottles of Cristal and “cocaine - a lot of it.” NY Post
Is Kate Moss that stupid? Probably not. Maybe Donatella? As Rachel Zoe obviously puts her lawyer to a bit of use, I’m going to rule her out.
Things I find as exciting as fashion, part 1.
Trivia. I’ve been waiting all day to hear how my friend did on Jeopardy! This is the single coolest bit of friend trivia I’ve ever been able to recount. Do you know anyone who has been on Jeopardy? Probably not.
His Final Jeopardy cateogory: American Legends.
Answer - According to Chippewa legend, so-and-so (paraphrased, obviously) got so tired of this person tearing up trees...
“The T-shirt can be impeccable, and the jeans, too. The body has to be...”
– Karl Lagerfeld on pulling off the white tee/distressed jeans look and dieting.
“Edit, look, reduce and fix.”
– Sage advice from Michael Kors that can be applied to fashion shows and appeal briefs.
