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May 25, 2012 10:30 am
Lara Stone, a space cadet? In electro-pop duo Hot Chips’ latest music video, the gap-toothed model and face of CK One (pictured) took her strangest role to date, dressed in a pointy-shouldered jacket and low-cut bustier as the captain of a spaceship, alongside legendary actor Terence Stamp. Stone landed the gig on behalf of British comedian Peter Serafinowicz, the video’s director and friend of Stone’s husband, David Walliams. [Telegraph]
Stella McCartney is going for the gold. Less than a year after opening her Soho store, the designer is opening her first-ever standalone Adidas by Stella McCartney outpost. The shop will be located in South Kensington’s Brompton Cross, which houses stores for McCartney’s mainline and childrenswear. The designer is the creative director of the Adidas Team GB Olympic uniforms. [Vogue U.K.]
We’ve all seen Angelina Jolie’s engagement ring, but what jewels does she have to pair with it? Just ask Robert Procop. The jeweler is setting up a showcase in the South of France this summer, where his Style of Jolie collection (designed in collaboration with the actress), along with pieces from his own Exceptional Jewels collection, will be on display. [WWD]
If Bryanboy’s front-row seat wasn’t close enough to the runway, he just got a little closer. The blogger is reportedly joining the cast of America’s Next Top Model alongside judges Kelly Cutrone and model Rob Evans. This cast change is just one of several made in the past few months, since Tyra Banks gave mainstays J. Alexander, Jay Manuel, and Nigel Barker the boot. [Styleite]
The director of the year-old Brigitte Bardot fashion label, Sarah Ohana, has enlisted the help of industry insiders, including André Saraiva, Paris retailer Maria Luisa Moumaillou, and French fashion editor Viviane Blassel to create one-off items for charity. Some of the wares up for sale are a white silk gown, a gingham dress, and a black leotard, all playing off of pieces that Bardot wore in her films. A portion of the profits will be donated to the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals. [WWD]
tags: Angelina Jolie, Brigitte Bardot, Bryanboy, Lara Stone, Robert Procop, Stella McCartney
Marc The Money Machine? And More Of Today’s Top Stories
May 24, 2012 12:03 pm
It’s a good day for Louis Vuitton. For the seventh year in a row, the label helmed by Marc Jacobs (pictured) has been named the most valuable luxury brand in the world. According to Millward Brown Optimor’s 2012 Top 100 BrandZ study, LV is worth $25.9 billion, which accounts for approximately one third of LVMH’s market capitalization. [Telegraph]
Just a few days after posting an intimate topless photo of her very-pregnant body, Sasha Pivovarova has taken to Twitter again, sharing the first picture of her newborn baby girl, Mia Isis. The 27-year-old model gave birth to her first child with husband photographer Igor Vishnyakov last week, and was showered with congratulatory messages from her 14,454 followers. [Telegraph]
Architect Greg Lynn is taking his talent from buildings to baubles. Lynn, who worked with Nadja Swarovski on an installation in 2009 at Design Miami, has now created a jewelry collection for the Atelier. Named after his favorite beaches, Pescador, Zuma, Dana, and Catalina, the range includes earrings, bracelets, rings, and necklaces that echo sea creatures such as periwinkles and barnacles. [T]
J.Crew is under fire on the Web today for its latest Bali-themed catalog. The preppy American brand packed up its summer looks and took them to Bali, where it enlisted local Balinese children to pose alongside models in traditional religious ensembles. While some are calling it misguided, it should be noted that the catalog includes details about Balinese tradition and culture. [Huff Po]
tags: Greg Lynn, Igor Vishnyakov, J.Crew, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Mia Isis, Sasha Pivovarova
Kanye “Cannes” Do Film, Too, And More Of The Day’s Top Stories
May 23, 2012 12:00 pm
Kanye’s at Cannes (Kim Kardashian in tow, naturally), and he’s not going to let the film set steal the limelight. Therapper-slash-designer is debuting his own movie (which he wrote, produced, and directed), entitled Cruel Summer, tonight at Le Palm Beach Casino. The film, described as “unlike anything West has ever attempted before,” stars comedian Aziz Ansari and Lebanese actress Razane Jammal. [Page Six]
Is there another baby Bündchen on the way? Rumors are circulating that the Brazilian beauty and her husband, Tom Brady, are expecting their second child, after various news outlets have reported that the supermodel told Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci, who dressed Bündchen for the Met gala, that she was two months along so he could adjust the dress accordingly. If you ask us, there doesn’t seem to be any bump in sight, but then again, she’s Gisele. Stranger things have happened. [Telegraph]
The partnership between Marc Jacobs and Yayoi Kusama first started when the Japanese artist painted her defining dot motif on the Louis Vuitton Ellipse bag in 2006, and now, six years later, Kusama’s dots are going to be on LV goods worldwide. The duo is set to launch a line of clothes and accessories on July 10, just two days before a Kusama retrospective opens at the Whitney Museum in New York. [WWD]
At last, a first look at the trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby,starring Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio. Look out for flapper dresses and vintage clothing (many of the dresses are from Ashley Olsen’s personal collection) as well as music by Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Jack White. Oh yeah, and the chemistry between Mulligan and DiCaprio. [Grazia Daily]
Georgia May Jagger, a material girl? Madonna and her daughter Lourdes say yes. Taking over for Kelly Osbourne, the 20-year-old gapped-tooth model has been tapped as the new face of Madonna’s Material Girl fashion line, making her debut in the upcoming back-to-school campaign. [WWD]
tags: Aziz Ansari, Carey Mulligan, Georgia May Jagger, Gisele Bundchen, Jack White, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, Louis Vuitton, Madonna, Marc Jacobs, Material Girl, The Great Gatsby, Tom Brady, Yayoi Kusama
Hedi In Hiding? Designer’s First Men’s And Resort Collections To Be Shown To Buyers Only, And More Of The Day’s Top Stories
May 22, 2012 11:21 am
Good things come to those who wait, right? Hedi Slimane must think so. The French designer, who recently took over Stefano Pilati’s post at Yves Saint Laurent, has decided to present his debut collections for the house, women’s Cruise and Spring menswear, only to buyers. The rest of the world will see his debut during Paris women’s fashion week in September. [WWD]
Just on the heels of the New York City Ballet’s spring gala, which debuted ballets with costumes by Rodarte and J. Mendel, Valentino Garavani has announced he’s getting on his toes. Or, at least, he’s designing for those that do: He’s created all of the costumes for NYCB’s fall opening. [Valentino.com]
Queen Elizabeth II’s crown is getting a makeover. Luxury labels Bulgari, Mulberry, Valentino, and more have taken a stab at reinterpreting the iconic crown in celebration of her upcoming Diamond Jubilee, 31 of which are on display at Harrods department store in London. [NY Daily News]
Since Adam Yauch’s death on May 4, fans have paid countless tributes to the late Beastie Boy. But now, Brooklyn residents arelooking to pay a different kind of homage with something permanent. Residents of Brooklyn Heights have petitioned to rename Squibb Park, which is currently undergoing renovations to become a skateboarding facility, in honor of Yauch. [The Hollywood Reporter]
tags: Adam Yauch, Bulgari, Hedi Slimane, Mulberry, New York City Ballet, Queen Elizabeth II, Rodarte, Squibb Park, Stefano Pilati, Valentino, Valentino Garavani, Yves Saint Laurent
Lagerfeld And Weinstein Collaborate In Cannes, And More Of Today’s Top Stories
May 21, 2012 10:00 am
How would you like to star in a film produced by Harvey Weinstein and directed by Karl Lagerfeld? That dream could become a reality if you are ready to shell out the big bucks. The designer and movie mogul have dreamed up the prize for the highest bidder at the upcoming amfAR AIDS gala in Cannes. [Page Six]
After this weekend, Mark Zuckerberg is going to have to change his status. The Facebook founder, who celebrated his 28th birthday and the launch of the social networking site’s IPO last week, married his longtime girlfriend of nine years (the couple met at Harvard), Priscilla Chan, in the backyard of his house. Chan wore a $4,700 Claire Pettibone dress and Zuck did not wear a hoodie—he wore a suit! [Grazia]
The British Fashion Council is bringing the industry yet another fashion week. Today, officials announced that they are filling the gap between February and September fashion weeks with a new event called the London Collections: Women. Much like the three-day London Collections: Men, this showcase will highlight growing designers selling mainline or Resort collections during this time. [Telegraph]
RIP Robin Gibb. The Bee Gees co-founder, who defined the disco era, died at age 62 on Sunday after a long battle with cancer. [Washington Post]
Michael Kors is set to take Taiwan by storm. Following Wednesday’s announcement of a rapid, five-year expansion in the region, the American designer opened his first store in the booming city of Taipei on Friday. To celebrate the 2,800-square-foot outpost, Kors held a runway show on a specially built runway inside a skywalk bridge with local models showing off looks from the Fall 2012 collection. [WWD]
tags: amfAR AIDS gala, British Fashion Council, Harvey Weinstein, Karl Lagerfeld, London Collections: Women, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Kors, Robin Gibb, The Bee Gees
It’s A Good Day To Friend Mark Zuckerberg, And More of the Day’s Top Stories
May 18, 2012 12:19 pm
It’s probably been a pretty happy birthday for Mark Zuckerberg (pictured), Facebook’s baby-faced CEO, who turned 28 this week: The company’s initial public offering today is targeted to raise $16.4 billion and be the third largest in financial history. (The initial share price is $38.) Could a trade-up from his much-maligned hoodies be next? [WWD]
Zuckerberg isn’t the only guy smiling: U2 front man Bono is reaping the rewards of Facebook’s IPO as well. Through his private equity firm, Elevation Partners, Bono owns 2.3 percent of Facebook. This morning’s offering will earn a reported $1.5 billion and make the man the world’s richest rocker—a title he takes over from Sir Paul McCartney. [The Hollywood Reporter]
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is getting a shot of street culture thanks to KAWS, who has been tapped to create his own balloon. The artist (a.k.a. Brian Donnelly) plans to inflate his Companion character, who originally made his debut last summer when he was positioned at the entrance of the Standard hotel in New York. [NYT]
Sixties fashion icon Peggy Moffitt is still rocking her signature look—five-point haircut included—and she shows it off in a Phil Pinto-directed film shot at her Los Angeles home. The model and muse, who worked closely with designer Rudi Gernreich and photographer William Claxton (her husband), reminisces about her favorite fashion memories. [NOWNESS]
tags: Bono, Facebook, KAWS, Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, Mark Zuckerberg, Peggy Moffitt, Sir Paul McCartney
Gaga No More—Lopez Takes Top Spot On Forbes’ 100, And More Of The Day’s Top Stories
May 17, 2012 10:30 am
The world, it seems, is no longer gaga for Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. The pop singer, who was named the world’s most powerful star in Forbes‘ annual Celebrity Power 100 List for 2011, has been replaced by none other than Jennifer Lopez. With her Kohl’s clothing line, a new fragrance, and her role on American Idol, it’s no surprise that Jenny from the block is taking the reins (even edging out Oprah for the top spot on the list). [Forbes]
It’s a girl! Congratulations to Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, who just recently gave birth to her first child with boyfriend, model Robert Konjic. With Carine Roitfeld as her grandma, we’re guessing this is going to be one well-dressed baby. Does Givenchy come in pint sizes yet? [Huff Po]
Karlie Kloss is putting her iconic walk to good use—except this time, it’s not on the runway. The model of the moment has teamed up with designer friend Jason Wu to raise money for the 2012 AIDS Walk in New York this Sunday. The duo will walk the 6.2 mile course, in hopes of making $50,000 to donate to the cause. Help them raise money, here. [Vogue U.K.]
In the latest issue of Vman, photographer Bruce Weber pays homage to his close friend Elizabeth Taylor, with a diary-style, photo-centric feature. The lensman traveled to Taylor’s hometown of Los Angeles for the project, where he met up with Taylor’s granddaughter Naomi Wilding (who acted as fashion editor for the project). The two captured images of Quincy Jones’ daughter Kenya, Prometheus star Logan Marshall-Green, and Revenge actor Joshua Bowman for the tribute to the late icon. [Telegraph]
tags: Bruce Weber, Elizabeth Taylor, Jason Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Karlie Kloss, Lady Gaga, Naomi Wilding, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Bless Us, Lagerfeld, For We Have Sinned! Karl In Paradise, And More Of The Day’s Top Stories
May 16, 2012 12:30 pm
Mein Gott! Karl Lagerfeld has a starring role in singer Jean-Roch’s new music video—as a kind of angel. A white-clad Lagerfeld floating on a cloud appears at the beginning of the clip. “You were never told Saint-Tropez is paradise?” Lagerfeld quips. [Fashionologie]
Kate Moss is exercising her charitable muscles. Last night, the fashion icon made an appearance at Claridge’s Hotel, where she helped auction off a painting by her close friend Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones. The auction took place as part of a fundraiser in honor of Marie Curie Cancer Care, and the painting—a portrait of Rod Stewart—sold for £12,000. [Telegraph]
Agyness Deyn’s not ending her acting career on the stripper pole. The model-slash-actress, who plays a stripper in the upcoming remake of the 1996 cult-classic Pusher (due out this summer), has just been chosen to star in the screen adaption of the legendary Scottish novel Sunset Song. This time around, she’ll play Chris Guthrie, “the resilient heroine.” [Vogue U.K.]
Amanda Lepore wants her Louboutins, and she wants them now. The famous transgender artist and nightlife personality stopped by the shoemaker’s New York sample sale yesterday and upset more than a few people when she decided to walk in ahead of the reportedly 300 women and men already waiting in line. Understandably, only ten at a time were being let in and shoppers were limited to a max of eight shoes. [Page Six]
Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, and Maison Martin Margiela are getting a new neighbor. This November, Temperley London is opening its first flagship store—a six-floor Georgian space on Bruton Street, in London’s Mayfair. The store will house all three of the designer’s collections, including Temperley London, Alice by Temperley, and Temperley Bridal. [Temperley London]
tags: Agyness Deyn, Amanda Lepore, Chris Guthrie, Christian Louboutin, Karl Lagerfeld, Maison Martin Margiela, Matthew Williamson, Pusher, Stella McCartney, Temperley London
Mrs. Marley, We Presume? And More Of The Day’s Top Stories
May 15, 2012 1:00 pm
It’s wedding bells for Brazilian supe Isabeli Fontana. The model is engaged to Rohan Marley, one of late reggae legend Bob Marley’s 11 kids. Fontana and her fiancé don’t have a date yet, but they are reportedly planning to tie the knot in the birthplace of the Rastafarian movement: Ethiopia. [Vogue U.K.]
In other Brazilian bombshell news, Gisele Bündchen is already back on a Paris Vogue cover. She was Emmanuelle Alt’s first cover girl when Alt took the reigns of the mag with the April issue, and now, a little over a year later, she’s back and (barely) bikini-clad. [Huff Po]
Sir Paul Smith is set to build an empire in China. The Brit designer has just announced his first Shanghai store (opening in December), with 24 shops in China to follow over the next five years. He’s already huge in Japan: There are over 200 Smith stores there. [Telegraph]
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations have turned into a full-fledged designer affair. The likes of Vivienne Westwood, watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Harrods have already created special collections in honor of the big event, and now Nicholas Kirkwood has unveiled his limited-edition, Swarovski-encrusted pump for the occasion. [Vogue.fr]
tags: Bob Marley, Emmanuelle Alt, Gisele Bundchen, Harrods, Isabeli Fontana, Jaeger LeCoultre, Nicholas Kirkwood, Paris Vogue, Rohan Marley, Vivienne Westwood
Johnny Depp’s Big Head Causes Drama On Set, Plus More Of The Day’s Top News
May 14, 2012 11:00 am
Tim Burton’s remake of Dark Shadows, starring Johnny Depp (pictured), hit theaters this past weekend. There has been plenty of buzz surrounding three-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood’s clothes for the film, but the L.A. Times recently learned the hardest part about putting the wardrobe together—finding the right pair of vintage sunglasses (a key wardrobe piece) for Depp, because apparently, heads back in 1972 were a bit smaller. [L.A. Times]
Bergdorf Goodman is showing its age—proudly. The store will kick off its 111th birthday festivities on Fashion’s Night Out (September 6), and continue the celebrations with a book, documentary film, and special collection of products from labels including Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen, Oscar de la Renta, and more. [WWD]
Valentino Garavani, on the other hand, rang in his birthday over the weekend at a surprise party, complete with a (false) fire alarm, thrown in his honor by Giancarlo Giammetti; Anne Hathaway, Nacho Figueras, and Countess Georgina Brandolini d’Adda were all there to celebrate. [Page Six]
While the Costume Institute’s Schiaparelli/Prada exhibition is going strong here in New York, London is getting ready for a fashion display of its own. Opening tomorrow at the Victoria and Albert Museum, over 60 dresses from six decades will be on exhibit as part of Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950. The show, curated by Oriole Cullen and Sonnet Stanfill, features vintage gowns from Vivienne Westwood as well as designs straight off the runway from Antonio Berardi, Mary Katrantzou, and Erdem. [Art Info]
Italian fashion designer Romeo Gigli is staging a(nother) comeback. Gigli, one of the hottest names in eighties fashion, is returning (despite his ongoing legal battles with previous owners) with a men’s and women’s collection for Asian retailer Joyce, debuting on the chain’s Web site July 1. [WWD]
tags: Alexander McQueen, Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950, Bergdorf Goodman, Colleen Atwood, Dark Shadows, Oscar de la Renta, Romeo Gigli, Tim Burton, Victoria and Albert Museum
