From left: Baha Blockprinted stole $180, Dimona Blockprinted scarf $180, Chesil Blockprinted stole $205
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A Peace Treaty Does Great Spring Scarves
feature · April 16, 2009 · 0 Comments
feature · April 10, 2009 · 0 Comments
Liya Kebede Launches Lemlem With J.Crew This Spring
Not only does JCrew's website look like it's received some much needed maintenance, its also showing off their recent partnership with clothing line Lemlem. Lemlem launched back in 2007 at the hands of supermodel and Goodwill Ambassador Liya Kebede. The line is mostly for children but there are scarves and kaftans for women too. The clothing is handmade in Ethiopia from natural cotton and is beautifully light and vibrant with color. Kebede started the clothing line in order to inspire economic independence in the communities who produce these beautiful clothes while supporting their ancient tradition. Click on the title link to check out the range on J.Crew's website.
feature · April 9, 2009 · 0 Comments
Buy Gwyneth Paltrow's Gently Used Proenza Platforms For A Goop Cause
Gwyneth Paltrow sent out a Goop newsletter today announcing that she'd done some spring cleaning and that her "most treasured" pieces would be sold off on eBay for charity. Said Goop store is posting these gently used designer pieces with extremely low starting bids. We're pretty sure that by day six, when the auction ends, the pieces will reach a more deserved price point but still. In the name of fashion philanthropy we had to at least mention it. Click on the title link above to buy Paltrow's Proenza platforms, the entire cost of which will be donated to the Robin Hood Foundation.
MAC Viva Glam Releases New Liptstick, Fights AIDS
Since it first launched in 1994, MAC's Viva Glam program has donated over 130 million dollars to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS all over the world. With 100% of the selling price going towards the MAC AIDS Fund, MAC has earned the reputation for being a major leader in this important cause. The newest shade of Viva Glam lipstick was launched by pop singer Fergie earlier this week and will hopefully bring MAC to their remarkable 150 million dollar milestone. The new shade (left) will be available starting March 19th everywhere that MAC is carried. Click on the link above for more.
Fashion In 50 Seconds 02/18/09 Armani Donates A Million Dollars & More
feature · February 18, 2009 · 0 Comments
In honor of the opening of his Fifth Avenue store, Armani is making a donation of one million dollars to The Fund For Public Schools...
The designer also blogged for New York Times' The Moment and covered such topics as clubbing in the Mepa and the difference between American and European window treatments.
Andre Leon Talley acted a true gentlemen at yesterday's Tracy Reese show, refusing to push anyone out of the fully seated front row.
Ecko going out of business? Well, they're definitely not opening that mega-flagship they've been paying rent on for four years.
New York Fashion Week: Heart Truth Fall 2009
runway, Gallery, Designer · February 13, 2009 · 0 Comments
New York 02/13/09. Photos by Scott Gries/Getty Images. For more on Heart Truth, click here.
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feature · February 2, 2009 · 0 Comments
W Hotels Want To Know: "Where Will You Be During Fashion Week?"
W Hotels is commodifying Fashion Week again this year offering a package to visitors which includes, for $799, a room in one of their suites, a BLISS energizing mask, and two tickets to a Bryant Park runway show. Carolina Herrera, Max Azria, Nicole Miller are already sold out, but tickets to Miss Sixty and Lacoste are still up for grabs. Laid off? Missing the Marc Jacobs show because you're not one of the 700 people who "need to be there"? At least you can throw some money at Fall 2009 and make it all go away. The redeeming part is that of the $799, 10% will be donated to a not-for-profit called Dress For Success.
Fashion Dinner For AIDS In Paris
Gallery, lifestyle · January 30, 2009 · 2 Comments
Paris 01/29/09. Photos by Dominique Charriau/WireImage
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Los Angeles D&G Store Opening: Celebs Aplenty And A Good Cause
Last night in Beverly Hills a slew of California-dwelling celebs came out to celebrate the opening of a D&G Flagship on Robertson Boulevard. Hosting the event was Rachel Bilson, and, in honor of the store opening, Dolce and Gabbana took an opportunity to give back. From December 15th through January 15th, 15% of sales at the store will be donated to The Art of Elysium; a non-profit which develops creative projects for children battling serious medical conditions. Check our gallery from the event below, and, the Spring 2009 D&G collection, right here.
Fashion In 50 Seconds 12/02/08 Gemma Ward's Film, Cyber Numbers Roll In, Marni Changing Format, Designers Give Back
feature · December 2, 2008 · 0 Comments
Gemma Ward's new film, The Black Balloon, will open stateside this Friday, following its March release in Australia which came with a slew of positive reviews...
Cyber Monday has come and gone but consumer spending online should continue, despite all odds, to grow. WWD reports on the build up of Cyber Monday and the Thanksgiving numbers that brought us there.
Marni has announced its Fall 09 menswear show will take place by way of a presentation rather than the usual runway spectacular. The company has articulated their ongoing focus on menswear, despite deciding on this rather subdued format for next season.
A collaborative project called A Little Piece of Mind has the likes of Giles Deacon, PPQ, and Luella Bartley designing squares of quilts that will be auctioned off, in New York and London, for charity. Debuting this March, proceeds from the auction will go to Shelter in the UK and the Bowery Mission in New York.
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