Friday, 5 March, 2010
The film industry award season culminates this Sunday with the 82 annual Academy Awards. It is the awards show of the season and the Red Carpet to end all Red Carpets.
In anticpation of the event and in honor of fashion and films longstanding and symbiotic relationship, let’s revist some of the memorable fashions of Academy Awards gone by.
Michelle Williams in Vera Wang (2006)
Gwyneth Paltrow, Ralph Lauren (1999)
Bjork in Marja Pejoski (2001)
Julia Roberts in Valentino (2001)
Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive (2009)
Halle Berry in Elie Saab (2002)
Charlize Theron in Gucci (2004)
Penelope Cruz in Atelier Versace (2007)
Wednesday, 3 March, 2010
Though New York Fashion Week is history, there is still much to talk about. Take for instance the buzz surrounding The Green Shows that featured sustainable and recycled clothing lines.
The Green Shows, sponsored by natural beauty line Weleda, opened this year with a Gary Harvey showcase. Harvey’s recycled couture line feature gowns made of newspapers, laundry bags and re-worked baseball gear.
Harvey, who previously served as creative director for Dcokers Europe and Levi Strauss says, “Too many garments end up in landfill sites. They are deemed aesthetically redundant and get discarded at the end of the season when there are often years of wear left.”
While a newsprint dress may not be your style, encouraging sustainability in an industry that generates massive amounts of waste simply by its ever-changing nature is essential.
For more information on eco-friendly designers and Green Shows, visit thedailygreen.com.
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Tuesday, 2 March, 2010
Good news: the bun is back!
Finally, a hair style we can all safely do in the privacy of our bathrooms. And, what’s more, it’s the perfect fix for a bad hair day!
To achieve this look that’s all the rage in Hollywood, pull your hair into a high pony-tail, twist the hair from base to end and wrap it in circular motion around the base of the pony tail. Secure with pins. You can do your bun messy, sleek or braided. Top it off with a headband.
Saturday, 27 February, 2010
Once again, people are given heads up on what the most popular and worn pair of jeans for the upcoming year. As people watch the models, fashion entrepreneurs and celebrities of the audience that perhaps has a pair of stylish and comfortable G-Star Jeans on themselves! Yes, the jean styles are for either male or female, so often times the runway models wear G-Star jeans throughout the highly anticipated New York Fashion Week.
G-Star jeans are often used to display different fashions during several other fashion shows, but to pass New York City Fashion Week crowd means nothing but an A rating. To wear a pair of these jeans is nothing short of a “dream-jean” experience! Made from the finest material that is actually soft, the illusion of a rugged harsh look appears when put on. This blend is what makes G-Star jeans a top seller in the name brand department. Becoming more sought after when people see them worn on a celebrity such as Liv Tyler who kicked off the G-Star jeans 2010 Ad Campaign. The bottom line is if you are in search of a jean that will boost your self-esteem, confidence, and leave you feeling like a rock star, then you are searching for a pair of G-Star jeans!
As we look around at the latest trends jeans have become apart of everyday fashion and it is jeans such as G-Star that has made this possible. Being able to put on a pair of denim jeans, a nice shirt and a couple of additional accessories, you are ready to go land that promotion at the office! To be able to work in such a comfortable style use to be an illusion, but has made way to reality with name brand jeans such as G-Star.
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Saturday, 27 February, 2010
Anyone who knows the fashion industry knows of the quality and practicality Ben Sherman clothing. Another decade is here and so is Ben Sherman clothing which remains to follow the new trends of simplicity, comfort, quality fabric. All of these combinations can leave consumers dressing up just like the real rock stars, which happens to be a type of signature these clothes are known. Ben Sherman over the years has always adjusted to the consumer’s demands of trendy clothing, accessories and shoes. All Ben Sherman clothing has designs that have both, strong appearance of contemporary yet a comfortable fit.
Arthur Bernard Sugarman is the original founder of Ben Sherman clothing that took off in the 1960’s with creations of popular tie-dye tee shirts made out of his first shirt factory! The legacy of Sugarman continues to carry the same passion for yet another decade, with trendy fashions that can have you looking and feeling just like a real rock star. Do not be intimidated by the title this line has for being a “brand name”. Ben Sherman clothing caters to the customer’s needs, placing the focus on simplicity, comfort and practical prices. People in today’s society seek simplicity in almost everything they do and that includes the quality in the clothes they wear. This is something the Ben Sherman Company understands so very well and the reason of their strong dedication to customers worldwide.
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Thursday, 25 February, 2010
Vogue Editor-at-large and fashion god, Andre Leon Tally is going on the record about up-and-coming designer LaQuan Smith. You read about LaQuan on this blog as a fashion week breakout and now Leon Tally has given him the seal of approval.
Speaking of LaQuan, Tally says, “He showed 15 looks at New York Fashion Week for the first time this season and it was simply outstanding. His point of view was totally contemporary. He makes clothes for urban ladies. Lady Gaga and Rihanna have worn his leggings. He had the courage to go ahead and his father, a retired postal worker, gave him the wherewithal to pull that fabric together and turn it into magic. I went to that show and I saw magic. I can only hope that one day we’ll see our first lady wearing LaQuan Smith.”
Congrats, LaQuan, you have arrived!
Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
Style guru Tim Gunn recently told MSN’s Wonder Wall he doesn’t put a lot of stock in celebrity designers.
He had some particularly colorful things to say about the Kardashian’s line for BeBe stating, “I just think the Kardashians have an absence of taste and I don’t think that that should be perpetuated.”
Gunn, who is well respected in the industry, is good to remind us of the unfortunate fact that all it takes these days to launch a fashion line is 15 minutes of fame.
Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
Sarah Jessica Parker was in NYC last week for a presentation of her newest scent, SJP NYC. Just typing those six letters sends a thrill up this blogger/SATC fanatic’s spine, but what of the scent?
Says Parker, “What I really wanted to do was capture an image, a snapshot in my head of Carrie Bradshaw, that sort of freeze-frame of her of her walking down any New York City street at an idyllic time of year in a floral-print dress on her way to meet somebody or do something, or surrounded by her women friends.” In other words, SJP NYC is a blend of wild strawberry, gardenia, and vanilla notes in a bottle custom designed by Oscar de la Renta to match the dress Parker wears in the ad campaign.
Smelling like Carrie Bradshaw may just be the perfect way to tide us over until SATC 2 (May 2010).
Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
Once again, people are given heads up on what the most popular and worn pair of jeans for the upcoming year. As people watch the models, fashion entrepreneurs and celebrities of the audience that perhaps has a pair of stylish and comfortable G-Star Jeans on themselves! Yes, the jean styles are for either male or female, so often times the runway models wear G-Star jeans throughout the highly anticipated New York Fashion Week.
G-Star jeans are often used to display different fashions during several other fashion shows, but to pass New York City Fashion Week crowd means nothing but an A rating. To wear a pair of these jeans is nothing short of a “dream-jean” experience! Made from the finest material that is actually soft, the illusion of a rugged harsh look appears when put on. This blend is what makes G-Star jeans a top seller in the name brand department. Becoming more sought after when people see them worn on a celebrity such as Liv Tyler who kicked off the G-Star jeans 2010 Ad Campaign. The bottom line is if you are in search of a jean that will boost your self-esteem, confidence, and leave you feeling like a rock star, then you are searching for a pair of G-Star jeans!
As we look around at the latest trends jeans have become apart of everyday fashion and it is jeans such as G-Star that has made this possible. Being able to put on a pair of denim jeans, a nice shirt and a couple of additional accessories, you are ready to go land that promotion at the office! To be able to work in such a comfortable style use to be an illusion, but has made way to reality with name brand jeans such as G-Star.
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Tuesday, 23 February, 2010
The Italian designer has once again kept up with the latest in footwear trends with his shoe collection, known as Alessandro Dell Aqua Sneakers are exploding in shoe sales. Keeping up with the demand of quality coordinated with different fabrics and colors, Alessandro Dell Aqua Sneakers are in high demand. Adding a pair of theses sneakers to your wardrobe will provide you with a sneaker that gives the feeling of personal empowerment.
The collection of Alessandro Dell Aqua Sneakers not only are used to turn heads on the fashion shows but can have heads turning your way as well. The solid colors get a touch of various details that are made in low tops as well as high tops with thick durable rubber soles. The fine Italian designed details provide the empowering look to theses sneakers because everything from the high quality suede velcro closings on top to the small metal button details, make this sneaker one of the top sellers in the shoe department. This collection of sneakers is available for both men and woman in a wide variety of stylish choices.
From bold colors of Orange to basic black or white, the Alessandro Dell Aqua Sneaker can provide you with a feeling of energy as you proudly walk in this collection of shoes. Wearing a denim outfit, then this is a great chance to enhance that completely basic denim look and spin it into an empowering outfit with adding a pair of Allessandro Dell Aqua Sneakers.
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Thursday, 18 February, 2010
For those of you thinking the Olympics is all about sports, I give you American figure skater Johnny Weir. Known almost as much for his off-ice antics and unapologetic flamboyance as his skating, Weir has just announced that he’ll be starting his own fashion line and opening several retail stores.
Weir is featured in the Sundance Channel’s reality series Be Good Johnny Weir and has been co-designing his costumes with Stephanie Handler. Handler tells WWD that Weir has a good understanding of the industry and is very involved in each detail of the design process.
While figure skating costumes and their sequins and feathers may not be the best indicator of an eye for fashion, Weir’s reputation for pushing boundaries and taking risks are two qualities found in some of our most iconic designers.
Oh, and for those of you interested in the sports, Weir turned in a fantastic short program on Tuesday night putting him in 6th place before the long program. (Low scores if you want my honest opinion.)
Monday, 15 February, 2010
LaQuan Smith is not your typical Fashion Week designer. He has no formal training and does all his pattern making, cutting and sewing in a bedroom of his grandparent’s home with the help of a mannequin named Ivanka.
At the tender age of 21, Smith is making his Fashion Week debut at a townhouse on the Upper East Side. He’s hoping to entice editors and buyers away from the Bryant Park tents with his seashell shaped jackets, studded leggings and tank tops of lace and scuba fabric.
Smith’s just the kind of underdog the world likes to root for and with Rihanna and Lady Gaga already wearing his designs, it’s likely that this young designer will soon find himself in a real studio with a staff and an assistant.
Monday, 15 February, 2010
Fur has made a rather surprising return to the runway for fall 2010.
Spanish label Custo Barcelona, debuted their fall 2010 line that was inspired by, “hairy metal.” “Hairy metal” as it turns out, is mix of psychedelic print, woven sparkling strips and fur wrapped across the body.
This particular line of super short mini’s, leather hot pants and cropped fur jackets is adventurous even by Custo’s standards and left many wondering how it will translate for buyers and the Custo faithful.
Friday, 12 February, 2010
Rebecca Minkoff presented her Paris inspired Fall 2010 collection in NYC this week.
The apparel collection consisted of street-chic little skirts, blazers, biker jackets and dresses. Minkoff updated her famous Morning After bag in electric shades of red, purple and pink. Hobo bags and clutches also made a strong showing in deep hues with metallic embellishments.
Makeup was simple and pretty. The concept was to make it look like the models were just coming in from the cold with flushed cheeks, pink lips and lots of lashes.
The City’s Erin Lucas and Agyness Deyn were in attendance.
Thursday, 11 February, 2010
In the the height of Fashion Week a gray cloud is over casted by the sudden death of top designer Lee Alexander McQueen. Below is a post from Alexander McQueen web site…
“ON BEHALF OF LEE MCQUEEN’S FAMILY, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TODAY ANNOUNCES THE TRAGIC NEWS THAT LEE MCQUEEN, THE FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF THE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN BRAND HAS BEEN FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME. AT THIS STAGE IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO COMMENT ON THIS TRAGIC NEWS BEYOND SAYING THAT WE ARE DEVASTATED AND ARE SHARING A SENSE OF SHOCK AND GRIEF WITH LEE’S FAMILY.
LEE’S FAMILY HAS ASKED FOR PRIVACY IN ORDER TO COME TO TERMS WITH THIS TERRIBLE NEWS AND WE HOPE THE MEDIA WILL RESPECT THIS.”
One of his most recent highlight was the design of the 10inch stilettos, which Lady Gag wore in the “Bad Romance” video.
Thursday, 11 February, 2010
The tents at Bryant Park opened this morning. Reviews and gossips to come…In the meantime, head over to the NY Times for a great article on the history of the event.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/11/fashion/11BRYANT.html?ref=style
Thursday, 11 February, 2010
Word on the fashion street is that this springs hottest nail color is a neutral hue somewhere between beige, brown and mauve. Glamour is calling it “smokey beige.” Discerning eyes may have caught it on spring 2010 runways and Sandra Bullock’s nails as she gripped her Golden Globe.
Chanel is taking credit for first producing the color (Chanel Particuliere), but I might suggest Avon’s Nailwear Pro in Nocturnal (something I’ve been wearing and recommending since early fall) as a more economic option ($5).
The color, regardless of what brand, is a nice transition from the dark polishes of fall and winter to the brighter colors we tend to see in spring. It’s verstatile and just different enough to catch the eye.
Tuesday, 9 February, 2010
Ever have a chuckle at a starlet tripping over the name of her designer gown? Find yourself skipping over a designer’s name when reading your favorite fashion rag (blog)? Well, fret no more! Glamour Magazine is here to help with their alphabetical pronunciation guide for some of the fashion world’s most perplexing names.
(Remember, speak slowly and annunciate.)
Abaete: Ah-bye-ah-tay
Andrew Gn: Andrew Jen
Anna Sui: Anna Swee
Ann Demeulemeester: Ann De-mule-eh-meester
Badgley Mischka: Badge-lee Meesh-kah
Balenciaga: Bah-len-see-aga
Balmain: Bahl-mahhhhn (IMPORTANT NOTE ON FRENCH WORDS: LET YOURSELF TRAIL OFF AT THE END, SO YOUR MOUTH IS IN A ROUND SHAPE AND YOU DON’T QUITE GET TO THE “N”; APPLICABLE IN “LANVIN” AS WELL)
Behnaz Sarafpour: Beh-nozz Sa-rah-fur
Bottega Veneta: Bow-tay-guh Vah-netta
Christian Lacroix: Christian Luh-qua
Comme des Garcons: Comb-day-gar-sewn
Dries Van Noten: Drees Van Know-ten
Gareth Pugh: Gareth Pew
Giambattista Valli: Gee-am-bah-tease-ta Valley
Gianfranco Ferre: Gee-ahn-franco Feh-ray
Givenchy: Jee-von-shee
Hermes: Er-mez (ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT THE SAME PRONUNCIATION AS THE GREEK GOD HER-MEES)
Hussein Chalayan: Hoo-sane Sha-lion
Issey Miyake: Iss-ee Mee-yah-key
Jean Paul Gaultier: Zhon Paul Go-tee-ay
Junya Watanabe: June-yah Wot-uh-nah-bee
Lanvin: Lahn-vahhhh…n
Louis Vuitton: Louie Vwee-tahhhhh…n (AGAIN, TRAIL OFF AT THE END WITH THE “N”)
Maison Martin Margiela: May-sohhhh…n Martin Mar-jhell-ah
Marchesa: Mar-kay-sah
Miu Miu: Myoo Myoo
Monique Lhuillier: Monique Loo-lee-ay
Moschino: Mos-key-no
Olivier Theyskens: Oh-liv-ee-ay Tay-skins
Proenza Schouler: Pro-en-zuh Skool-er
Rochas: Row-shah
Rodarte: Row-dar-tay
Sonia Rykiel: Sewn-ya Ree-key-el
Thakoon: Tuh-koon
Versace: Vur-sah-chee
Yigal Azrouel: Yee-goll Az-roo-el
Yohji Yamamoto: Yo-gee Yom-ah-mow-toe
Yves Saint Laurent: Eve Sane Laurennnnn…t (THE T’s IN BOTH “SAINT” AND “LAURENT” SHOULD BE BARELY AUDIBLE)
Tuesday, 9 February, 2010
The next time you google “fashion” your search results may generate just that.
Google sponsored a contest asking designers to create high-end pieces inspired by the world’s favorite search engine. The three finalists, Gary Graham, Ohne Titel and Waris Ahluwalia, will have their designs reproduced for a limited time sale to benefit the Vogue/Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Fund.
Get yours at the online Google Store.
Sunday, 7 February, 2010
The LA Times reports that Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier will produce a line of simple, vintage t-shirts. The tees will be printed in neutral and earth tones and be free of the logos, graphics and embellishments Audigier built an empire on.
The line will be launched at the Project Las Vegas trade show February 16. In a news release Audigier likens the line to, “your favorite pair of jeans, you will want to live in these clothes.”
A website for the new collection will launch in March and 20 retail stores are in the works. The first store is slated to open on Melrose Avenue later this month. The t-shirts are expected to retail for $32-$92.
