Comme Together, Beyoncé Stays Local, And More…

November 6, 2009  12:18 pm

The highly anticipated William Rast retail rollout has begun, and it’s “aggressive.” Sounds like Justin’s bringing sexy back again. [WWD]

Finally, an uplifting recession scorecard report: Shoe sales are way up. We swear we had no idea. [NYT]

The first Comme des Garçons/Beatles collection image is out. We were hoping for less apple and more strawberry field. [WWD]

It looks like we may get to keep Beyoncé all to ourselves. Her Malaysian concert was a no-go, and now Egypt has declared her tour an “insolent sex party.” Sounds horrible, right? [USA Today]

Donatella confirms rumors that Georgia May Jagger (our latest Beauty Icon) is the face of the new Versace campaign. This, plus Daisy Lowe’s new Louis Vuitton booking, means we are officially in hot British rocker progeny overdrive. [WWD]

Karlie Kloss totally knows how to change your oil. Explore the inner workings of models’ minds on www.modelsaresmart.tumblr.com. [HuffPo]

Escada: Saved! The label has finally been acquired. [WWD]

tags: Beyonce, Comme des Garcons, Daisy Lowe, Escada, Georgia May Jagger, Karlie Kloss, Louis Vuitton, Versace, William Rast

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Donatella Reborn, Juicy Air, And More…

November 5, 2009  11:38 am

Koi Suwannagate is heading to Anthropologie, which is fast becoming this season’s serious high-low contender. Suwannagate’s offerings will register on the higher end of high, with prices stopping just shy of $300. If her gorgeous detailing comes through, we think it’ll be worth it. [WWD]

For Donatella Versace, whose company just underwent a major reshuffling (read: layoffs), the recession is no big thing: “Die and born again, die and born again….It’s the story of my life.” [NYT]

Ralph Lauren’s Olympic designs include a newsboy cap, a “shawl-collar sweater with antique buttons,” and plaid for the men. Is this for the pheasant-shooting competition? [HuffPo]

Juicy Couture will soon be invading your air space. The mega-brand is set to open four airport shops starting in December, which means you’ll never have an excuse for wearing a mismatched tracksuit again.
[WWD]

tags: Anthropologie, Donatella Versace, Juicy Couture, Koi Suwannagate, Ralph Lauren

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Tom Binns’ Dirty Decade, Chanel Gets Her Wings, And More…

November 4, 2009  3:04 pm

Cintra Wilson on Tom Binns’ new West Village store: “[He] proves he has no problem dredging all the desirable filth out of the ’80s and adding a bit of his own.” Yes, this is a compliment. [NYT]

Milla Jovovich is Tommy Hilfiger’s newest hire. The newlywed designer/actress/model has been tasked with creating the next limited-edition Breast Health International bag. [WWD]

From the lips of Narciso Rodriguez: “You need a pair of clogs and a jumpsuit.” Go forth. [HuffPo]

Tom Ford will never let a bad day affect his love of crocodile. And by crocodile we’re pretty sure he means shoes. [NY Post]

Chanel Iman and Lindsay Ellingson are among Victoria’s Secret’s newest angels. We’re not sure if this is more or less baffling than Miranda Kerr at Balenciaga. [Fashionologie]

Anna Wintour and Sarah Jessica Parker have been named to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Uh-huh, that President. [Vogue U.K.]

tags: Anna Wintour, Balenciaga, Chanel Iman, Lindsay Ellingson, Milla Jovovich, Miranda Kerr, Narciso Rodriguez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Binns, Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger

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Britain’s Fashion Fund, MObama’s Best Outfits, And More…

November 3, 2009  12:52 pm

The British Fashion Council and British Vogue want a piece of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund action. The newly launched BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, which will help foster design talent in emerging labels, is accepting applications until December 2. Central Saint Martins grads, start your engines. [Telegraph U.K.]

Kate Winslet wins $40,000 for not exercising a lot. This woman rules. [People]

Gisele is one step closer to getting her (non-angel) wings. [People]

From the shorts to the gown, a roundup of FLOTUS’ 14 most memorable outfits since the election. [HuffPo]

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, the woman who for so many years organized the Costume Institute Party of the Year, is Lincoln Center’s new fashion week czar. She has until September 2010 to make us forget that LC is not walking distance from our office. [FWD]

Karolina Kurkova had a boy—Tobin Jack Drury. We congratulate the supermodel on going with an only slightly fancy-pants name. [Modelinia]

tags: Gisele, Karolina Kurkova, Kate Winslet, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff

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Real EBay, L’Wren Collab, Klum’s Crow Costume, and More…

November 2, 2009  12:49 pm

Clothes from Norma Kamali and Anthropologie, shoes from L.A.M.B., bags from Michael Kors and Dooney & Bourke, and makeup from MAC will all be available at eBay’s holiday pop-up in NYC, timed to entice shoppers over the Thanksgiving holiday. This could be your chance to come face-to-face with shopper ilovechanel817. Don’t let her outbid you again. [WWD]

L’Wren and Lancôme: partners. It could happen. [WWD]

Even reading about ten minutes in the life of Karl Lagerfeld is exhausting. The designer was the subject of a French television documentary, The Blonde and I, that aired this weekend. [WWD]

Heidi Klum, renowned Halloween costume-wearer, managed to include the latest controversial modeling trend in this weekend’s outfit. And we don’t mean the feathers. [HuffPo]

Rumor or truth, the fact that someone claims A-Rod has a self-portrait in the likeness of a centaur over his bed is some of the best gossip we’ve ever heard. [Us]

Victoria Beckham’s got a new do. According to the accompanying timeline, this is her ninth in about as many years. Thanks for keeping us watching, Posh. [Daily Mail]

tags: Anthropologie, Heidi Klum, Karl Lagerfeld, Michael Kors, Norma Kamali, Victoria Beckham

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Americans In Milan, Lara For Louis, And More…

October 30, 2009  12:05 pm

Today in Milan, hundreds, maybe thousands, of Italians are remembering why America is the best country ever. Two words: Abercrombie; Fitch. [WWD]

Daily Candy joins the Gilt Groupe group with Swirl, its own members-only e-commerce site, set to launch next month. We’re going to shop our way out of this recession if it’s the last thing we do! [WWD]

Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2010 face is rumored to be Lara Stone, which means the Dutch treat is taking over the mantle from Madonna . It’s a monogrammed mantle, and it comes with tasseled clogs. [WWD]

Just in case you’ve been misled by supermarket tabloids, Mary-Kate Olsen and Nate Lowman are not engaged. Although it did sound like an awfully nice proposal. [People]

tags: Abercrombie & Fitch, Lara Stone, Louis Vuitton, Madonna, Mary-Kate Olsen

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Gaga Wins, Premium Jeans At Unpremium Prices, And More…

October 29, 2009  12:39 pm

Marc Jacobs and Lady Gaga will reunite this Monday at the ACE Awards, where Jacobs will present Miss Gaga with this year’s Stylemaker Award. Fingers crossed she’ll come in a Louis Vuitton Afro, which is totally this season’s bunny ears. [WWD]

Good news: Your $300 jeans are now $200. But don’t get too crazy in low-triple-digit territory. Anything below $148 is “no longer premium.” Well, heavens forbid. [NYT]

Nipple pasties for everyone! Scant images from Sonia Rykiel’s line for H&M have emerged, and we do mean scant. [Nitrolicious]

tags: Lady Gaga, Marc Jacobs, Sonia Rykiel

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Gookie by Gookie, Versace Cuts, and More…

October 28, 2009  4:25 pm

tags: Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Gucci, James Franco, Kate Moss, Riccardo Tisci, Versace

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Ruffian Encore, Scarlett To The Stage, And More…

October 27, 2009  1:17 pm

Ruffian is loving the high-low life. Designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais, whose Mise en Scene line is in stores now at Anthropologie, are scheduled to design a men’s line for Macy’s. Called Threads & Heirs, the line will launch in March, with prices ranging from $24 to $99. [WWD]

Scarlett Johansson joins the exodus of Hollywood types to Broadway. She and Liev Schreiber will star in Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge in January, with Johansson putting her doe eyes to use as a 17-year-old. Somewhere deep inside, Naomi Watts is nervous. [Broadway Buzz]

Is Thierry Mugler coming back? Reports from Volvo Fashion Week in Russia suggest that Rosemary Rodriguez will soon show a womenswear collection for the brand. Fingers crossed for PVC in Spring 2011. [Fashion Week Daily]

tags: Anthropologie, Liev Schreiber, Macy's, Naomi Watts, Ruffian, Scarlett Johansson, Thierry Mugler

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Trump Nuptials, Olsenboye Bakes, And More…

October 26, 2009  12:50 pm

Ivanka weds. The bride wore Vera Wang and went for a hike the morning of the big day. We’re assuming she had someone attending to all those pesky last-minute details. [NY Post]

More details (and pics!) emerged today about Olsenboye, Mary-Kate and Ashley’s contemporary line for JCPenney. First up: cupcakes. [WWD]

A London Times journalist prepares for her day with La Lohan by asking the big question: “Will she actually turn up?” She does. Late, but still. [Times Online]

Kate Moss parties in her wardrobe. Because it’s that big. [Guardian U.K.]

tags: Ashley Olsen, Ivanka Trump, Kate Moss, Mary-Kate Olsen, Vera Wang

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