Elizabeth Taylor: The Collector
“I wanted to share my collection with others so they could get a glimpse of the joys, the thrills, and the pure happiness that these beautiful creations have given me,” Elizabeth Taylor once said. It’s a line that now covers one of the purple walls at Christie’s New York, where the Hollywood legend’s jewels, clothes, [...]
Alber Elbaz Decks The Claridge’s Halls, The Vatican Doesn’t Like Benetton’s New “Unhate” Campaign, Rankin Debuts A New Magazine, And More…
John Galliano designed the Claridge’s Christmas tree for the past two years, but this year, Alber Elbaz has taken over the job. The tree will be decked “with marionettes wearing Elbaz’s take on Claridge’s staff uniforms.” The tree will be on display at the London hotel from November 22 through January 22. [WWD]United Colors of [...]
Olympia Le-Tan To Show At Pitti W, Unis Heads West, Bid On Elizabeth Taylor’s Jewels Online, And More…
Olympia Le-Tan will be a guest designer for Pitti W’s next ready-to-wear and accessories trade fair in Florence. On January 12, Le-Tan will debut a collection of bags “inspired by a number of Italian literature masterpieces—a longtime passion of hers.” [WWD]The John Galliano label has launched an e-commerce shop [www.gallianostore.com]. Offerings on the site include [...]
Reebok In Trouble For Toning Shoes, A Sneak Peak at Pierre Balmain, People Still At La Perle, And More…
Reebok touted the toning capabilities of its walking and running shoes, and the only one left feeling sore is Reebok. The company is being forced to pay $25 million to resolve charges for advertising that its EasyTone and RunTone shoes would shape up customers because there is no “sound science” to support those claims. [WWD]The [...]
Kate And Jamie: The Wedding Photo
As predicted, Kate Moss said “I do” in a custom John Galliano dress. Jamie Hince wore a double-breasted, sky blue Yves Saint Laurent suit by Stefano Pilati. And now, let the music festival (and what’s sure to be several outfit changes at least) commence.
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Happy Wedding Day, Kate Moss
After date-changes, fake-outs, and enough press to keep the U.K. tabloids in the black for a year, Kate Moss and Jamie Hince are getting married today—possibly at the moment, in fact. The duo and friends are currently holed up at Moss’ estate in the Cotswolds, where last night, they made their last appearance outside their [...]
Galliano Goes to Court, Campbell Designs for Fiorucci, Moss’ Festival Wedding, And More…
John Galliano’s trial begins today in Paris. As he awaits his verdict, the fashion world mourns the loss of another Dior designer, Frédéric Castet, who died at the age of 81. The Frenchman made furs for the house for more than three decades. [WWD]Kate, Gisele, and Claudia have all tried their hands at designing; now [...]
More From Carine, No Alaïa At Dior, André’s Next Act, And More…
It remains to be seen whether Carine Roitfeld has a new magazine up her couture sleeves, but she seems to have several styling gigs in store. First there was her Chanel Fall 2011 ad campaign, and now a Jean Paul Gaultier spot, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin with Kristen McMenamy, has hit [...]
This School House Rocks, More Stars At The CFDAs, Freja The Bard, And More…
John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton, and Christopher Kane are just few of the famous alumni schooled on London’s Charing Cross Road, Central Saint Martins’ HQ for 72 years (not to mention, the venue for the first Sex Pistols show ever). To celebrate the building’s storied halls before moving to new digs on Kings Cross, [...]
Vintage Cardin For Sale (Cardin Included), Galliano Goes It Alone, Sartori Explores New Sartorial Frontiers, And More…
Got a spare $1.46 billion dollars? The Pierre Cardin label could be yours! Monsieur Cardin has put his namesake brand up for sale—only catch (or bonus, depending on your point of view): Cardin himself comes with. [WSJ]John Galliano’s trial is set to begin next week—without Galliano’s lawyer, Stephane Zerbib. Rumors circulating earlier had Zerbib quitting, [...]






