Tavi and Rodarte for Target.
Ok we realize this is basically a commercial for Target, but it also happens to be a pretty cute little segment. Our big takeaway: her name is pronounced “TAH-vi” not “Tay-vi”.. Work it.. girl!
Balenciaga, Gaultier via Style.com
Givenchy, Comme des Garcons viaStyle.com
Rodarte via Shoe Obsessed
Yves St Laurent, Chanel via Style.com
THE CRAZIEST SHOES FROM THE SHOWS
In this instance, a picture really is worth a thousand words.. Merci Refinery29!
HOLY POODLE SKIRTS MJ!
Here, a brief snapshot of what WWD called a “misstep” for Jacobs, his Fall runway collection for Louis Vuitton, and the last of the Paris shows.
Looks like the only thing good to come from this collection were the bags.. Jacobs redid the 80 year-old Speedy, which had originally been called the “Express” by re-imaging the bag in incredible treatments- flocked and sequined monograms, cloque, lace and Damier checks re-created in fox fur and hand-painted croc.. Mais Oui!
Photos: WWD
Celine, Stella, Givenchy and Lanvin crushed it.. the retailers are all buzzing about those brands..
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| — | FASHION SPY from Paris, talking about the shows this week |
PRETTY GIRLS, Boring Clothes
Add Chloe to the ever-expanding list of designers trying to appeal to a broader fan base via online streaming video. Not long after yesterday’s FW 2010-11 runway show, Chloe sent out a link to their subscribers to see it first-hand on their site.
Fair warning.. it’s not a short clip (it’s the entire show). And Hannah MacGibbon gives us a menswear inspired collection more reminiscent of Woody Allen’s Annie Hall than the ‘boyfriend jeans’ and ‘boyfriend shirts’ that we’ve been seeing as of late. The sea of boxy grays and browns requires a true visionary to style the pieces with the right accessories in order to make them street ready.
But we’re posting the link to let you decide for yourself…
Botkier Venice Hobo
Botkier Howard Street Satchel
Botkier Logan Satchel in Khaki
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A BUYER?
Congrats to Sara Cornell who picked all three Botkier styles that we are carrying this Spring. And thank you to everyone one who entered. Judging by the response to this contest, we will definitely do it again for Fall with another featured designer.
Sara picked the Howard Street Satchel in Fuschia, featured above as her prize, but all three bags are currently available on designersocial.com.
DESIGNER PROFILE: JEREMY SCOTT
Inspired by none other than Kelly Cutrone last night on Kell On Earth, we decided to probe a bit and put the spotlight on a designer who is off the beaten fashion path, and always left of center. His iconic collections feature wild, outrageous pop art themes, and this latest (FW2010) was no exception.
Admittedly, what caught our attention was the kitschy collaboration pliage bag that he has done with Longchamp since 2006 for his front-row clientele and uber-quirky fan base. Here, a photo of the most recent creation rests comfortably under Leigh Lezark’s feet:
In uncovering some of his genius we remembered seeing the muppet diva, Miss Piggy at one of his shows a few seasons back. (She has claimed- along with Agyness Deyn, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, that he is her favorite designer.) Karl Lagerfeld has also said that “[he] Scott was the only designer who could ever take over after him when he leaves Chanel” (LeMonde).
Photo: Nitrolicious
Word on the street is that [She] consults, or did consult, for the Italian brand, Max Mara. She allegedly asked Balenciaga for samples for an editorial shoot, and one of the coats ended up at Max Mara’s design studio where it was copied and then sent back to Paris.
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| — | Fashionista.com’s Britt Aboutaleb, on why French Vogue Editor, Carine Roitfeld was blacklisted from Balenciaga’s show this season.. shame, shame!! |
ALT’s tweets are getting better..
Sunday: “Oscar placement? Who did the seating? Why is all of Precious lumped in a corner? If I don’t say ,who will. Wrong! So wrong!”
-Stay with it Andre.. we’re proud.
McQUEEN’S FINAL COLLECTION
The industry gathered solemnly yesterday at Francois Pinault’s headquarters to view the 15 piece collection that will be his last. As always, he manages to push the envelope (even now) ever so slightly forward by evolving his successful collection from last season with digitally engineered prints that embody the spirit of “Avatar-esque” futurism.
Buyers will be invited to view the entire 160 piece collection at his showroom Thursday, and parent company, PPR has said the line will continue where he left off. Rumors have swirled about bringing Gareth Pugh- who’s most recent collection was coined “the Wizard of Oz meets Predator” for his stark modernist interpretations. However, Pugh’s people flatly deny that.
EDITORS PICK
Ok so Lucky’s Fashion News Director, Jen Ford picked it first (featured here a short while ago- carrying it for Haute Girls-Haute Bags)- we hear the camel version made the April issue.. And we love it too.
Available now on designersocial.com in black and camel. Use code: LUCKY at checkout for 30% off this week.
Virginia (Smith) does it again..
She went and picked another winner. Our favorite bag this month is this Alexander McQueen snake-print clutch from the March issue of VOGUE.. fierce. And only $495. Available at AMQ, NYC.
A look from Gurung's Fall Show
Another look from Gurung's show
Chanel
Versace
Givenchy
Dolce
Prabal Gurung at his Fall 2010 Show
THE EVOLUTION OF NUDE.. Black & White?
Thanks in large part to fashion’s new prodigy, Prabal Gurung, we suspect that the ever subtle and universally flattering current nude trend may literally fade.. to black and white in short order.
$10 bucks says we see at least three features on it in April and May issues..
