Donatella Reborn, Juicy Air, And More…
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: [...]
Overalls—Do They Work For You?
Come spring, the jumpsuit will be facing some tough competition from overalls. The utilitarian standbys got a makeover on the catwalks, with Ralph Lauren leading the way. The designer showed both beat-up denim versions and a glam satin style for after-dark, and he wasn’t the only one to sex up the look from its pedestrian [...]
Gaga Galaxy, Celebs Never Learn, And More…
Beyoncé and Lady Gaga in a video?! As a wise woman once said, “I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly.” [Grazia Daily]Happy Birthday, Mr. Lauren. We hope that when we turn 70 we’ll be celebrating it somewhere like the Boom Boom Room (sorry, but we’re just not calling it QT). [WWD]OMG OTK. An impassioned [...]
Established & Sons: Vanity Fair’s New And Next
As much as we love lists, we also love predictions. Yesterday, Vanity Fair gave us both, releasing its annual New Establishment ranking along with an appendage of on-the-verge comers, the Next Establishment. Along with power elite in finance and technology, etc, there’s a sizeable fashion industry factor. On the first are obvious choices like Bernard [...]
Yea, Nay, Or Eh: Your Overall Opinion Of Alexa Chung
Some scratched their heads when Ralph Lauren opted for a silk overall-style gown to close his Spring 2010 show last week, but there’s at least one celeb who can be counted on to call it in for a red-carpet event. Alexa Chung has been spotted recently in NYC sporting a vintage denim bib-front dress and, [...]
Quoted And Noted: Marci Klein At The Art Of Fashion In the Hamptons
Designers with ties to the East End of Long Island were the guests of honor at a gala opening and reception at East Hampton’s Guild Hall on Friday night. But Marci Klein, Calvin Klein’s daughter, went unrecognized at the check-in desk. “I’m the daughter of one of the honorees,” she said. “I’m Donna and Ralph’s [...]
Ford’s Film, Garance’s New Gig, And More…
Tom Ford is taking his A Single Man to Venice. The designer’s first film, which he directed and produced (what, no starring role, Tom?), will debut at the festival in September. Try and figure out how you can be there and in New York for RTW at the same time. [WWD]
Garance Doré is [...]
Wearing Sasha Fierce, Shooting Madonna, And More…
Beyoncé and her mom are launching a junior apparel label inspired by the singer’s alter ego, Sasha Fierce. The line will hit stores just in time for back-to-school shopping. Principals, you’ve been warned. [WWD]
Madonna ditches the hard-body look in her new ads for Vuitton and gets the solarization treatment. For photography neophytes, this is [...]
Ralph Lauren And Richard Branson Celebrate Wimbledon
The first sight that greeted us at Ralph Lauren’s annual Wimbledon party at London’s Kensington Roof Gardens was model David Gandy, i.e., the face of Dolce & Gabbana and owner of those abs. Gandy didn’t seem bothered about the news of Jesus Luz walking exclusively for Dolce: “We’re all cool. I have a long-term relationship [...]
Celebrating The Four Seasons’ Big 5-0
Back in 1999, Four Seasons co-owner Julian Niccolini told Charlie Rose that while cultivating a sort of rarefied ambience was key, it wasn’t “only about see and be seen.” Fast-forward ten years and Niccolini’s still keenly aware of who’s coming and going. “I’d say I know about 95 percent of the people here,” the proprietor [...]




