Finally more images of the Mulberry for Target has released, thanks to reader lucy92 for sending me shots she took of the ad and feature from Teen Vogue’s October 2010 issue. The bags look really cute but I’ll need to see them in person and feel them out. What’s your thoughts? Do you love it [...]

SHOWstudio really threw down the gauntlet during the opening of their newest exhibition “In Wolves Clothing: Re-imagining the Doll.” Command central for legendary photographer Nick Knight‘s pioneering fashion video works, SHOWstudio also serves to extend the shelf-life of the incredible and oft-disposed of art produced for his elaborately styled shoots.  Focusing on the doll as [...]

This NY Fashion Week marks the one-year anniversary of Richard Chai’s Love collection. This time around it was still the good girl/tomboy we’ve seen before, but toughened up just a bit with hits of leather and charcoal accents.

Chai sent a total of twenty-nine looks down the runway, each averaging about three pieces per look, some with up to five separates, which will amount to a hugely salable bevy of goods. Almost every look included a sheer nude fabric that acted as either the main focus of the garment or as an accent or trim. As for the color palette, if the spring 2011 ‘Love’ collection is any indication of what we’ll be wearing next season, it’ll be a stormy few months; lots of neutral beiges and nudes, cloudy navy blues, and light grays.

Flowing drop-hem dresses, below-the-knee skirts, and voluminous pants all in light-weight and sheer fabrics make for a very comfortable and wearable collection, yet the accents of black and gray leather in the bandeau tops and crop tanks toughened up the overall airiness. For each super feminine dress, there was a dark blazer or other element of menswear to harden it up. True to Richard Chai’s aesthetic, there was nary a high heel in sight–each model wore a lace-less, flat oxford. Certainly the “good-girl-with-an-edge-who-sometimes-wears-her-boyfriends- clothes” attitude was made even more evident by the music choice: a DJ mix of songs by The Arcade Fire.

Former Hills star Kristin Cavallari and her mom, Judith, were driving in a Chicago suburb when they were pulled over. Turns out that both Judith and Kristin were too drunk to drive. Not only that, but Kristin left while her mom was being given a Breathalyzer. She claimed that she … More »

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Christian Siriano has become the great Project Runway success story—at least commercially. He’s got a Payless shoe collection, a cosmetics line for Victoria’s Secret Beauty and, of course, a clothing line that still packs the New York Fashion Week tents. Yesterday’s crowd included Katrina Bowden, Alan Cumming and Veronica Webb, the latter of whom said, [...]

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Picture Perfect: Photographs reveal an intimate sneak peek of Glee’s sophomore season. [NYT Magazine]The Tudors’ Sarah Bolger joins gothic drama The Moth Diaries. [The Hollywood Reporter]Bright Young Thing: Twenty-four-year-old writer Lena Dunham teams…

We take a detailed look at the new Levi’s Workwear by Billy Reid Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. The line is made up of denim, fleece jackets, washed out crewneck sweaters, shirts, t-shirts and a tote bag. We really like what we are seeing and admire how Levi’s balances these days their mass market and more focused [...]

I’ve had some crazy experiences in my life, but the last place I expected to find myself on the first day of New York Fashion Week was in a Midtown dance studio watching Naomi Campbell bust a move. But it happened. And it was kind of amazing.

Naomi and a gaggle of young models were rehearsing their Fashion’s Night Out performance, which will take place tonight at Dolce & Gabbana’s New York flagship on Madison Ave. The dance, put together by Campbell’s friend Laurie Gibson, features Naomi fist-pumping to Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West in “Run this Town.” Gibson, who’s made a name for herself choreographing tons of music videos, including Lady Gaga’s, is so positive and encouraging I almost wanted to jump in there. “It doesn’t have to be perfect, just honest” she tells the girls. “Except for the marches–those have to be perfect–you’re models!”

The theme of Dolce & Gabbana’s FNO party is, simply, Naomi. She’s been in the business for 25 years, so they’re celebrating with limited edition t-shirts featuring iconic images of Naomi taken by the likes of Patrick Demarchelier and Steven Meisel. I got the chance to chat with the Super for a few minutes. She was very humble and genuinely excited about the whole thing. “It’s such an honor to work with Laurel,” she told me. “I studied dance and I always wished I could do dance or performance. But I chose a career as a model instead. This is a dream come true.” As for what she thinks about an entire evening dedicated to her career: “The whole thing is just really fun. It’s a celebration.”

Click through for my photo diary of the rehearsal.

Last month Nicky Hilton gave us a sneak peek at the first pair of Jimmy Choo x UGG boots, thanks to Bergdorf Goodman we now have another look at three more pairs from the limited edition collection. The 5-piece collection is slated to release in October, prices will range from $595 to $795 and the [...]

>> Speaking of designers experimenting with technology, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who are old pros at the fashion film, have launched a new one for The Row – with a twist. They enabled a video of their Fall 2010 show, shot backstage by KT Aule…

If the name Reed Krakoff is familiar to you, there’s a very good reason why: as president of Coach Inc., Krakoff is often credited with turning the company around making it into the handbag behemoth that we know today.… Read the rest

>> Ally Hilfiger Makes Foray into Styling; Tommy Hilfiger Reportedly Denies The Strokes Plus-Ones at After Party -The Strokes’ friend group includes Kirsten Dunst, Drew Barrymore, and Agyness Deyn, but we hear Tommy Hilfiger has nixed the band’s…

Who: Erica Schwarzberg What: Drab green and chambray make a perfect utilitarian pair. Wear: Isabel Marant vest, Helmut Lang shirt, Urban Outfitter shorts, vintage boots, Ray-Ban sunglasses

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, After what seemed like an interminable summer, my two daughters, ages 5 and 7 have gone back to school. Can you recommend some cute shoes for them? Diane Manolo says, this is the question that should perhaps be [...]

It’s the Tommy Hilfiger brand’s 25th birthday this season, and on Sunday we’re in for what is sure to be a fabulous runway show, followed by a big party where The Strokes are rumored to be playing.

But until then, Tommy wants to get into your head. The company has launched a new ad campaign entitled Meet the Hilfigers–you might have noticed it in the September books–featuring Fall 2010 runway looks. But this isn’t your typical print campaign. Each model plays a character, from wannabe actor Noah to off-kilter socialite Issie. (You can read all about them here.) Starting today, the Hilfigers will begin making public appearances. First at the US Open, then at Fashion’s Night Out.

Here’s the social media bit: Each of the characters–Chloe, Noah, Jacquelyn, and Lea–will be broadcasting their “lives” via Twitter. Their handles will be announced shortly via the official Tommy Hilfiger Facebook and Twitter pages.

This is all kind of goofy, but in a good way. (Plus, it doesn’t hurt the Hilfiger boys are all pretty cute.) So many big brands–luxury, mass, and in-between–are ultra lazy when it comes to social media. They think throwing up a Facebook page and calling it a day works–it doesn’t. We applaud Tommy for doing something different and are eager to see how it pans out.

Project Runway: Mondo, Richard Chai LOVE, Vena Cava
And we’re off! The first day of Spring 2011 Fashion Week brought us 20+ collections, including Vena Cava, Christian Siriano, Ruffian, Richard Chai LOVE, Cushnie et Ochs, and the infamous Richie Ri…

Right before the opening of his next solo show, artist TAC presents the below video, giving us an inside look into the last preparations of the show. Opening on September 18th, Mark Dean Veca presents six new large scale paintings at Western Projects, of which we can preview a couple today already.
Mark Dean Veca
“When The [...]

The original Nike Air Huarache Trainer is updated for 2010 with a Zoom Air insole and a strong red and orange colorway that draws inspiration from DC comic book character The Flash. Stay with us for looks at Superman and Green Hornet color ups. The Flash model is now available through Nike’s 21 Mercer flagship [...]

For the 25th anniversary of Japanese retailer Oshman’s, they got together with Asics to reproduce the Gel Lyte Yeti. The shoes feature an easy on and off lacing system, which makes them especially interesting. They come in two colorways, each limited to 500 pairs worldwide and will release soon.
More detailed images of the boots follow [...]

Yesterday was the first day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and it was quite exciting to be at Lincoln Center, the new venue is pretty amazing. One of the shows I attended was Christian Siriano, I was excited to see his collection especially his new Payless collection. I’m sure a lot of you guys are fans [...]

>> Is MIA Performing at Alexander Wang’s After-Party? -Courtney Love performed at Alexander Wang’s after party last September, and the designer has been known to bring MIA to red carpet events – this year’s Costume Institute Gala included – so th…

>> The livestream is becoming mainstream this season, based on the number of designers incorporating the democratic viewing experience for Spring 2011. Sophie Buhai of Vena Cava, whose show was livestreamed today, gushed: “Oh, my God. It wou…

Sadly, none of these people are Ellen DeGeneres.
Little is left to the imagination as Crayola-colorful models exit the runway at Richie Rich’s show at The Studio at Lincoln Center.

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