By Randy Miller
London’s calling, and the message is fashion! With <a target=_blank href=" https://www.coronationfestival.com/the-event/festival-highlights/65-catwalk-show?startdate=2013-07-12
“>Buckingham Palace’s announcement of its upcoming public garden-side runway shows, details are trickling in of who and what we can expect to see beginning July 11. …read more
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With as many different options as are included in Pre-Fall collections – which are in stores now – deciding what pieces to buy can be a challenge. But Chloe designer Clare Waight Keller believes Pre-Fall should be a shopper’s go-to collection for strong basics.
“Pre-Fall should deliver timeless staples that anchor the main collection,” Keller said in an interview with Net-a-Porter’s online magazine The Edit. “It’s the best time to buy investment pieces because the main collections consist of more challenging cuts. Think of the ‘pre’ pieces as building blocks.”
She also explained that her inspiration for Chloe’s Pre-Fall 2013 collection – a vintage guitar book – informed not only the colors in the collection, but also its mixture of feminine and masculine shapes.
“I loved its eclectic ’60s palette. The baby-blue against cream, pink and brown created a cool English vibe,” she said. “Which in turn led me to explore the idea of ’60s guitar girls and their androgynous style – the contrast of a tailored silhouette against a feminine softness fascinated me.”
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By Randy Miller
Prepare for a case of fashion déjà vu! Upon seeing the stills of Naomi Watts dressed in iconic looks for the upcoming September 2013 film Diana, we had an instant flashback to the ’90s. The resemblance between the actress and princess is an especially sparkling one, thanks to the addition of Chopard jewels.
The Geneva-based firm worked directly with the film’s costume designer, Julian Day, to compile a collection that the Princess of Wales may have selected for herself – jewels conceived to suit her haircut, match her sapphire engagement ring, and complement her fair complexion. Of the process, Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s co-president and artistic director, said, “I was thrilled because, to me, she was a person blessed with extraordinary charisma and great elegance, both in her personality and her style.” Click through to see all the eye-catching sparklers that will stay on your mind long after the film leaves theaters.
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Jay-Z‘s newest album Magna Carta Holy Grail, which makes its retail debut on Tuesday, has no shortage of fashion mentions on its tracks. But it also includes an entire song dedicated to one of the rapper’s favorite designers, Tom Ford. (He’s wearing a suit by the designer in the photo above.)
“I am completely flattered,” Ford said in an interview with Billboard. “I mean, come on, who would not want a Jay-Z song named after them?”
And while namechecking a brand isn’t a new trick for a musician, dedicating an entire song to a designer doesn’t happen every day. So in honor of Jay-Z’s epic tribute to Ford, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite fashion allusions in modern music. …read more
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Lynn Yaeger: The Highs and Lows of Paris Couture As contributing fashion editor to Vogue.com, Lynn Yaeger knows a thing or two about Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. From the “slut-Holly Hobbies” at the Ulyana Sergeenko show to Maison Martin Margiela’s dehumanized models and Jean Paul Gaultier’s jungle-cat-themed show space, Yaeger shares the highlights (and lowlights) from last week.
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By Randy Miller
When Dolce & Gabbana throw a party, two things are certain: the crowd will be fabulous, as will the clothing. And when the label closed Haute Couture Fashion Week with a Venetian bash at the Palazzo Pisani Moretta, the stakes were even higher. Fashion favorites like Caterina Murino, Paloma Faith, and Daisy Lowe – all pictured above – were on hand to celebrate, as were Karen Elson, Giovanna Battaglia, and Anna Dello Russo, who spared no detail for Alta Moda Un Ballo in Maschera.
The men of the hour, Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce, got particularly into the spirit, posing with guests in full matador and jester regalia, respectively. Click through to see all the outlandishly festive party garb!
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It’s not very often that we get excited about a sale like this one. Vente-Privee (a members-only ecommerce site that you all need to join immediately) is set to launch a flash-sale boutique of iconic Chloé bags tomorrow at 10 a.m.
We’re talking the Paraty, the Marcie, and the Paddington – all at over 50 percent off. If you’ve been looking to invest in a classic bag, this is your chance. Of course, if one thing’s certain, it’s that these won’t last long – so set your alarms and get your credit cards ready. Check back tomorrow to see the full collection on offer, but until then, here’s a teaser to wet your accessories appetite.
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By Randy Miller
The US Woolmark Prize finalists are in, and calling it a crowded field would be a bit of an understatement! The award, which promotes awareness of Merino wool fiber and contributes $100,000 towards winning designers’ collections, has gone to past notable winners including Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent. Though we can’t say for sure whether design stars like Bibhu Mohapatra, Wes Gordon, Joseph Altuzarra (all pictured above) will join the ranks of Lagerfeld and Saint Laurent, the prize (which will be determined on July 9) certainly puts them on the right track!
The recipient will compete against finalists from Australia, China, India, and Europe in Milan next year for the International Woolmark Prize, another $100,000, and the chance to have their label carried in Harvey Nichols, 10 Corso Como, Joyce, Eickhoff, and David Jones! With Creatures of the Wind, Daniel Vosovic, Giulietta, Ohne Titel, Timo Weiland, Tucker, and WHIT rounding out the field, America has a stellar chance of taking home the ultimate prize!
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Another day, another designer-critic feud playing out online. Last week, Jean Paul Gaultier posted an open letter on his Twitter account, responding to Tim Blanks’s review of his Fall 2013 Couture show. In the review, Blanks called Gaultier’s casting “down-market” and said his designs had a “man-eating subtext.”
Take a look at the words some of the men exchanged below and tell us whose side of the argument you support. …read more
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By Randy Miller
Could Coco Rocha be the new face of “geek chic?” The self-proclaimed “gadget junkie” gave Google Glass a whirl while on assignment as contributing writer for PC Magazine. After spending an hour with the prototype and shooting an adorably enthusiastic video (above), the model added another suggestion for wearable tech (contact lenses!) and compared the sensation of wearing Google Glass to “sort of like the Wright brothers’ flying machine – that we still have a way to go before we get to something more like a Lear jet.”
Of course, the true commentary came in the form of a fashion roundup. Coco, who admitted to feeling “self-conscious” in the frames (not a good sign for us mere mortals!), suggested a partnership with “established eyewear designers such as Tom Ford or Ray-Ban to create something truly aesthetically pleasing that people would want to wear.” After her Spring 2013 runway show, might we also suggest DVF throw her name into the ring!
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By Hannah Weil
The fashion crowd is never fully dressed without their accessories. For every wow-worthy outfit moment on the streets of Couture Fashion Week, there was a statement-making pair of heels, jewels, or an enviable bag behind it. The proof is all right here – from a cheeky Charlotte Olympia clutch to a bold pair of lace-up heels, the accessories were as distinct as the showgoers. Just click through for a closer look at the style set’s coolest supporting details.
– Additional reporting by Jennifer Michalski
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Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy have accomplished a lot in their 30 years working together, but they’ll make industry history this fall when they win the Fashion Group International’s Superstar Award.
It’ll be the first time the trophy has been given to a duo instead of an individual designer. Jacobs and Duffy will be in good company: Donatella Versace, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Nicolas Ghesquiere have won the award in the past.
So why recognize both men? FGI president Margaret Hays called the duo “a partnership that changed the course of fashion design.” She told WWD, “The enduring collaboration of Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy is the foundation for one of the most influential and successful brands on the planet.”
Jacobs has credited working with Duffy – who has been his business partner almost since the beginning of his design career – as the reason he’s had so much success.
“We always stood by each other,” Jacobs said in a WSJ Magazine profile in 2011. “It’s not about what I do and what Robert does. The two of us together are Marc Jacobs. The two of us together are Vuitton. I don’t think without him or without me we could achieve all that we’ve achieved.”
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By Randy Miller
North West isn’t Kanye’s only labor of love this summer – A.P.C. and the fashion-forward rapper have just announced a collaboration set to hit stores on July 14. The Parisian label confirmed the news on Instagram this weekend. The matchup will add a seemingly denim-centric line to Kanye’s forays into fashion, which already includes those $1,625 Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
Placing his name on a notable list that includes Chloe Sevigny, Kate Moss, and of course, Lindsay Lohan, Kanye is just the latest celebrity to tick off the “designer” box on his resume. If Yeezus is any indication, this capsule collection is sure to be a hit.
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If you plan on laying on the beach in August, you’re in luck – the glossy fashion magazine covers due out next month promise lots of beautiful things to look at, and lots of fun articles to read, too.
Case in point: Michelle Dockery of Downton Abbey fame looks stunning on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar UK, and in the coordinating interview she talks about her “love affair” with being on the show. Freha Beja Erichsen’s cover of British Vogue promises a look inside the “glamour, galas, and glitz” of Roberto Cavalli‘s world. And Teen Vogue – which features Emma Watson on the cover – takes a look inside Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen‘s fashion empire.
Take a look at those covers here in the gallery, and keep checking back for more of August’s best magazine images.
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Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2013.
Our full review is coming soon.
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Saint Laurent CEO Paul Deneve will end a 15-year stint working in the fashion industry when he joins Apple as a vice president in September.
And while there’s no official word yet on what his role will be there (a statement from the company says he’ll work on unspecified “special projects”), it’s hard not to believe his experience at brands like Lanvin, Nina Ricci, and Courreges won’t get put to good use. Herein, a few fashionable things we’d love to see Deneve get done at Apple. …read more
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