April 2009
126 posts
March 2009
118 posts
No, no, no, no, no
Dear God, what have we as a society done to deserve this heinous onslaught of celebrity “fashion designers”? We’ve dealt with everyone from Lindsay Lohan to Gwyneth Paltrow to Avril Lavigne. Now we get Pamela Anderson. Seriously people. Enough already. Please leave fashion to the professionals. If you don’t stay away from my stores, I might have to start staying away...
“It was all a bit ‘LA comes to New York’ for me. He acts up to this...”
– Peaches Geldof on meeting Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick. ME-OW.
T-minus 46 hours until Topshop madness begins. ...
We’ve finally made it, mere hours until Topshop flings open it’s doors to the crazed masses. Nitrolicious has shots of the interior, if you’d like a little preview of the merchandise. Personally, I’m still leaning toward avoiding what I insist will be a mess. On the other hand, I’m quite curious to see just how crazy things will get. The Guardian is even offering...
I want a man, not a boy who thinks he can.
With luminaries like Tom Ford and Hedi Slimane no longer sending menswear collections down the runway, men’s fashion has received considerably less press lately. Even more unfortunate considering the increasing numbers of boys going adrift, and for lack of a better word, remaining boys. A sense of decorum, becoming a man and “proper” dressing seems to be lost of large swaths of...
If Blair can't do it, should you even try?
Though I adore and feel naked without a pair of 4 inch plus heels, I have always maintained it’s not for everyone. I loath designers that produce shoes profesionals can’t even manage to wear without taking a spill. It boarders on maschocism and projects a highly unrealistic image of beauty and style. More evidence today from the set of Gossip Girl to back up my position, from New...
3/30/09
isgossipgirlnewtonight:
YES.
With Chanel Iman making an appearance! Let’s hope she comes across a little more alive than in her unfortunate House of Style debut.
“Luxury is lovely…who wouldn’t want it if they could afford it?”
– Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue. Via The Business of Fashion. My thoughts exactly. I may occasionally deride the excesses of the fashion industry, but I admit I’d probably be less snarky if I could afford to indulge. On the other hand, I’m pretty sure no matter my income,...
What?! No Marc Jacobs??
Time Magazine announced the 204 finalists for their 2009 100 Most Influential People issue. There were a number of questionable inclusions (Octomom at #76, Tucker Max at #24, moot at #1), but a few members of the fashion community managed to make the cut.
Stella McCartney #81
American Apparel sleazebag Dov Charney #95
Marc Jacobs collaborator Takashi Murakami #113
Tom Ford #128
...
“Working out is modern couture. No outfit is going to make you look or feel as...”
– Um, ok. Interesting sentiment from a clothing designer. Rick Owens to Details.
Valentino: The Last Emperor
Regrettably, I was not able to catch Valentino: The Last Emperor until it had been open more than a week. Thankfully, it was well worth the wait. It is, throughout the course of the film, breathtaking, hilarious, tense and ultimately, heartbreaking.
Matt Tyrnauer accomplishes what the makers of recent fashion documentaries Lagerfeld Confidential and Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton did not - a...
Wearers of short pants - rejoice!
Yesterday, news broke that Thom Brown was in danger of filing for bankruptcy. Though he is still seeking financial support, he tells WWD that the rumors of a dire financial state are false. Sales are apparently up and orders are shipping out on-time. Despite Thom’s claims of “all is well,” there are still some dubious signs. Apparently, Thom Browne doesn’t own the...
Per Se À La Carte Menu →
I’ve been looking for a reason to break out my Valentino dress! Until I can fulfill my dream of dining at French Laundry (I’ve had recipes from Keller’s French Laundry cookbook and let me tell you, even the homemade version are to die for), I think I could settle for this.
T-minus 8 days until Topshop arrives.
America’s first Topshop location finally opens its doors on April 2 after considerable delay. New York has been atwitter since the initial announcement, but I’m skeptical, to say the least. The Cut points out that a large allure of owning Topshop pieces was their rarity in the States. My apprehension is related - once New Yorkers invariable rush and raid Topshop, those once allusive...
“Beth (Ditto) decided to execute a celebratory stage dive, a move that I can only...”
– Hamish Bowles on Beth Ditto’s stage dive during the Fendi party. Cannot stop laughing. The Cut/Style.com
German officers banned from wearing Ben Sherman
Ben Sherman and Fred Perry - popular among Hitler enthusiasts. Who knew?
While on duty, Berlin’s police officers are now banned from wearing 10 labels deemed to be popular among neo-Nazis. The brands Fred Perry, Ben Sherman, ACAB, Alpha Industries, Consdaple, Lonsdale, Pit Bull, Outlaw, Troublemaker and Thor Steinar have all been put on a black list.
Via WWD.
Fashion Pet Peeve
Men over the age of 21 regularly wearing sneakers when not engaged in physical activity.
“Lauren Conrad’s fashion line fails and the economy is blamed. I think...”
– Michael K. of Dlisted. Amen.
The beginning of the end?
First, we got known repeat fashion offender Beyonce on the cover, now Vogue is pairing up with Bebe for events? What is the world coming to??
“I could just design something and not have to worry about it—not have to market...”
– Jason Wu on his days at Parsons. Boo hoo. If I’m correct, he may very well be able to return to such carefree days. One (mediocre, imo) famous dress does not a famous label make. Once Obama madness dies down and the average grocery-store-tabloid reader forgets Jason Wu’s name, will...
Style.com's Top 10 Fall Collections
Balenciaga: The collection was quiet good, but the best of the season? I think not. Not even Balenciaga’s best collection of the past few years.
Bottega Veneta: The clothes were very pretty and obviously flawlessly constructed, but I did not find them innovative.
Donna Karen: YAWN. If they wanted to recognize classic, American style, this spot should have gone to DvF.
Dries...
House of Style
If you didn’t catch the 3pm premiere and are over the age of 14, don’t bother. Bar Rafaeli is like the Katie Lee Joel of fashion show hosts. Chanel Iman appears for maybe two minutes - to tell you about customizing iPods. She briefly reappears in a painful dinner party segment with Erin Featherston. The big “trends” showcased included jelly shoes and friendship...
Anna Wintour stands by her man
Anna addressed Nina Ricci’s decision not to renew Olivier Theysken’s contract April’s Vogue.
….I am very concerned that the business of fashion is undervaluing the most important asset our industry requires: creative visionaries. There’s a reason we continue to see Theyskens’s influence everywhere, from catwalks to the mall. He’ll be back, but fashion...
“What are you, on Gossip Girl or something?”
– President Obama reacting to the boisterous applause mysteriously awarded to one questioner at a town hall in Los Angeles today. Gossip Girl, offically the greatest show ever. Via NY Mag.
“Project Runway season 5 finalist Kenley Collins is in jail right now for...”
– um. (via meredithnyc)
I saw her at a bar in Williamsburg - mutual friend tried to introduce us and she basically ignored me. Furthermore, she’s a terrible terrible copycat.
Now you can afford Rodarte!
Sort of. Rodarte is teaming up with Lippmann Collection to produce a nail polish used during the F/W collection called Moon Marquee - “a gunmetal silver shade with huge chunks of sequin.” The shade goes on sale in June and will run you $15.
Mark your calendar, set your TiVo!
The new House of Style, featuring Chanel Iman and Bar Rafaeli, returns to MTV on Saturday, March 21st, at 3pm.
