7 posts tagged "Style.com"
Introducing Style.com’s Latest Upgrades
See Fashion First. That tagline was firmly in place when I arrived at Style.com seven years ago, and speed has always been one of the defining elements of the site. Of course, the definition of speed has changed over time. In the old days—and by old days I mean four years ago—people used to express amazement that we could post runway photos within 24 hours. Each season since then, we’ve posted the images more quickly than the one before, and today I’m pleased to announce our latest upgrades, designed to ensure that you won’t find a faster or higher-quality fashion viewing experience. These include:
Instant shows. Starting with the Spring 2013 ready-to-wear season, we will be transmitting runway images directly from the venues for multiple shows a day. Now you’ll be able to see the top looks in as close to real time as possible.
Dramatically enhanced runway slideshows. We’re introducing bigger, richer images, added functionality like zoom, and more intuitive navigation. (You can find more details below.) As much as we value speed, we’re also focused on the depth and quality of our coverage.
These are the first in a series of new initiatives that you’ll see on the site in the coming weeks. If you have any comments or come across any technical issues, please e-mail us at info_style@style.com. Your feedback is vital as we continue our commitment to be the place where you can both see fashion first and see fashion best.
Sincerely,
Dirk Standen
Editor in chief
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Introducing Instant Runway Photos And Bigger, Bolder Fashion Picks
See Fashion First. That tagline was firmly in place when I arrived at Style.com seven years ago, and speed has always been one of the defining elements of the site. Of course, the definition of speed has changed over time. In the old days—and by old days I mean four years ago—people used to express amazement that we could post runway photos within 24 hours. Each season since then, we’ve posted the images more quickly than the one before, and today I’m pleased to announce our latest upgrades, designed to ensure that you won’t find a faster or higher-quality fashion viewing experience. These include:
Instant shows. Starting with the Spring 2013 ready-to-wear season, we will be transmitting runway images directly from the venues for multiple shows a day. Now you’ll be able to see the top looks in as close to real time as possible.
Dramatically enhanced runway slideshows. We’re introducing bigger, richer images, added functionality like zoom, and more intuitive navigation. (You can find more details below.) As much as we value speed, we’re also focused on the depth and quality of our coverage.
These are the first in a series of new initiatives that you’ll see on the site in the coming weeks. If you have any comments or come across any technical issues, please e-mail us at info_style@style.com. Your feedback is vital as we continue our commitment to be the place where you can both see fashion first and see fashion best.
Sincerely,
Dirk Standen
Editor in chief
Continue Reading “Introducing Instant Runway Photos And Bigger, Bolder Fashion Picks” »
We’d Lend To You, Chloë
The red-carpet dressing game involves about as much intrigue and politicking as you’re likely to find at the U.N. And in a new story in Out, Chloë Sevigny (pictured) reveals that she isn’t the global superpower you might expect. Despite being generally worshipped by the fashion community—and a sometime designer in her own right—Sevigny told the magazine that labels often won’t lend to her, even for big premieres. For one recent carpet, she requested 20 dresses. She was sent two. As Out has it:
“Aren’t I one of the top searches on Style.com, for crying out loud?” she says with mock disgust. “How hard is it to get a fucking dress from Valentino?” When it’s noted that that quote will definitely make it to print, she clasps her hands together and lets out a raspy laugh.
For the record, we love you, Chloë. Next time a premiere rolls around, our closet is your closet.
Style.com’s Killer App 2.0
Style.com’s iPhone application made headlines last season for putting our exclusive fashion show pictures and reviews—not to mention our up-to-the-second Style File blog and runway videos—in the palm of your hand. As if you needed another reason to download it, we’ve now added party pics to the mix, as well as coverage of the men’s shows. Which means hours more front-row fun for you and your friends. What are you waiting for?
Note: If the Fall 2009 shows fail to display on your device, you may need to download the latest iPhone software update from iTunes.
Full-Screen Slideshows: Now Even Bigger And Better
Last season Style.com was the first to bring full-screen slideshow viewing to fashion show coverage. Now we’ve added to the experience by introducing enhanced navigation. You can still move in sequence from one runway shot to another by clicking the “previous” or “next” buttons, but our new thumbnail browser also allows you to jump back and forth quickly between different sections of the collection. And the “click to view latest shows” link lets you access the rest of our coverage without leaving the full-screen environment. To launch a full-screen slideshow, just click on the link located beneath the main image on the review page. Trust us, this is going to be huge.