"A kind of contemporary minimalism" is how Phoebe Philo described her spring 2010 collection for Celine, and Zara is one leather tee shirt away from taking a little too much inspiration from that editorially-priased runway show. Zara goes for the same chic utilitarianism and simple silhouettes in wide-leg pants, crisp menswear shirts, and leather shorts—all in Philo's muted palette of camel, beige, and white. Click below for images.
Donatella Versace thinks the current crop of runway models are boring robots: "Now we need something. We need a special personality. We need to feed the egos of these girls. Somebody like Kristen [McMenamy] who had a huge ego. Beautiful."
Andre Leon Talley had Ralph Rucci custom make 13 capes for his judging season on America's Next Top Model.
Clockwise from left all Marc Jacobs from The Outnet: Embellished jersey dress was $2,100 now $525, Heart-print silk dress was $950 now $332, Halterneck jersey jumsuit was $995 now $248, Silk jacquard dress was $975 now $341,Silk satin rose skirt was $995 now $248, Silk satin tulip skirt was $850 now $255, Cashmere blend sweater was $895 now $313, Glitter resin bangle was $380 now $95.
Marc Jacobs' spring 2009 collection presented a mash-up of of American themes—from the New Frontier to Nineties grunge—all paired with piled on accessories and armfuls of bangles. We've selected some of the most wearable looks to be discounted at the Outnet this week, inspired by the Valentine's Day weekend and ready for the spring season.
Leopard spots, snakeskin, and tiger stripes—designers took a walk on the wild side for pre-fall 2010. Animal prints showed up on bags, boots, scarves, and gloves (at Dolce & Gabbana and Emilio Pucci); metallic and sequined skinny trousers, one-shoulder dresses, and jumpsuits (at Stella McCartney); and head-to-to looks (at Lanvin). Whether its an accent accessory or a full-on statement, we're guessing spots will be a continued theme for fall 2010.
Tavi talks slumber parties and Barbie shopping carts, and we learn how she cried while looking at online images of Rei Kawakubo's Comme des Garçons fall 2009 collection. She loves Bob Dylan and Doc Martens, would buy spring 2010 Miu Miu and a copy of Visionaire if $15,000 magically appeared in her possession, and is adorably self-aware of her name dropping when recalling favorite fashion week memories—Lagerfeld, Galliano, Kawakubo, Mulleavy!
As for the future, she would like to have a band and a magazine, be in movies and act on stage. So it seems this little fashion ubiquity is not going anywhere anytime soon, and we all might as well get used to it. Click here for more from the source.
Montauk hangout Surf Lodge pops up at Milk Studios during fashion week, serving teas, vapor waters, and Bloody Marys. The wait staff will be outfitted in custom Loomstate apparel.
Olivier Theyskens will not be entering a new retail venture with Christopher Burch, as previously reported.
As fashion week begins and our eyes are bombarded with unattainable bodies, Crystal Renn will be on ABC's Nightline discussing her happier, healthier model story.
When Sandra Bullock wears a gown on the red carpet, it sells. Carey Mulligan not so much.
Giorgio Aramani launches a new digital home for his seven brands, which hosts company news, shopping links, and a new twitter account.
Recently appointed creative director of Cheap Monday, Anne Sofie-Back hasn't ignored her own namesake collections. She presented the fall 2010 lineup for her diffusion line, Back, in Stockholm this week, showing everyday wearable pieces in black, white, and gray. The fabrics used for her slighly askew basics—an oversized wrap coat wiht bell sleeves, padded-knee trousers, cropped jackets, and cutout capes—were soft and slouchy, comfortable fashion.
For her mainline Anne Sofie-Back collection, which will debut during London Fashion Week, Back took inspiration from her Second Life avatar—an unsuccessful, lonely stripper. Dazed Digital has more on both collections.
Creative director Nathan Jenden leaves Diane von Furstenberg in order to focus on his own collection. His successor is Yvan Mispelaere, who has worked with Pheobe Philo and Frida Giannini.
It's been a busy 2010 for Milan-based, French sport brand Moncler. On top of news they will be unveiling a new line, called Grenoble, during New York Fashion Week and after launching Moncler V (a vintage-inspired collection by Japanese streetwear designer Hiroki Nakamura) during the men's shows in MIlan last month, today Moncler announced a new collaboration with Comme des Garçons.
Named Moncler 365, the Comme des Garçons partnership will produce special products and a retail concept in Tokyo's Aoyama neighborhood. The store will be open on March 25.
Kate Moss has been making the rounds promoting her collection of handbags with Longchamp (last week she hit Pais during couture), and Selfridges will be her next stop later this month. The Mirroris reporting that Moss has ruffled a few feathers over her demands for a lounge-style VIP and smoking area for her and her friends at the London event. We say, give the girl a break. . . and a smoke. Images from the complete look book can be found in the gallery below. We're all over the sturdy Gloucester duffle (above right in zebra print)—perfect for travel.
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It's been a busy 2010 for Milan-based, French sport brand Moncler. On top of news they will be unveiling a new line, called Grenoble, during New York Fashion Week and after launching Moncler V (a vintage-inspired collection by Japanese streetwear designer Hiroki Nakamura) during the men's shows in MIlan last month, today Moncler 
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