The country that made a huge splash with its All black Vogue edition last year, fell short....very short on leading with action when it came to leveling the balance of ethnic diverse models in its fashion shows. Of course Milan fashion week is a
Earlier this week The Glamour Gift Guide posted these new fun, trendy, boho charm bead bracelets from Juicy Couture. They range from $68-98 and can be bought from ShopBop.com in the US they also have FREE ground shipping and they do ship internationally!!
Pastry Kicks has been going strong for two years and every year they add more lines to their collection. Introducing Double Delight, i think they have a Jordanesque feel and pretty colors? Do you like them? Im not too sure at the moment but they may look better in person (or more detailed pics). They are available to buy now from the Pastry Store for $74.99
The Cut has reported that Lyndsey Scott has scored a Calvin Klein exclusive although not opening or closing the runway show;
Lyndsey Scott became the first model of color to score an exclusive
with the brand that's usually known for a white-and-whiter runway cast.
Just to put it in perspective: Scoring an exclusive for Calvin is like
being picked Model MVP — it immediately launches your career and
elevates your status.
Some fashion blogs are excited and some are asking if she is worthy of the exclusivity, and i ask why not??
Ford Models' Ariel Meredith, Jessica White and Damaris Lewis and others out at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue launch. Tyra Banks broke barriers down for these ladies to be considered for a feature in this issue and they have a fab job...well done!!
Check out some of the SI, lauch pics and video after the click
Celeb fav Christian Louboutin has a limited edition shoe (36 pairs to be precise) made in conjuction with embroiderer Jean-Francois Lesage of the House of Lesage, inspired by Marie Antoinette. The Fashion Police.Net reports that
Kimora has her business head on in these economic times, although she coined the term 'Fabulosity', the Baby Phat brand has not succeeded on this alone is also takes great business acumen. WSJ are reporting a big change in the Baby Phat fashion show, less of a ' Let's Put on the most fabulous show in the world' and more ' get buyers and orders' type of show. Not to mention that the fab lady herself is pregnant and the scale back will be much easier for her, as we have seen that she likes to be very hands-on.
M.I.A's ontstage look wasn't a custom made maternity look but designer Henry Holland's creation worn by Agynes Deyn. Although heavily pregnant M.I.A did put her own spin on it, so who wore it better?
“I was a bit worried about what the patch was going to cover with the
belly involved, but she wore a little skirt with it,” Holland told the
Cut by phone from his London studio. Holland is keen on gauging the
proletariat’s reaction. “
Thing your going to miss your UGG boots when the weather warms up? Well don't worry because the UGG Cardy Crochet Boots will be released in Pastel colors to fit with your spring wardrobe.
I'm
happy for Kanye that he got to go from just calling himself the Louis
Vuitton Don to well actually being one, it's wuite inspiring if you
think about it.
Kanye's sneaker line for Louis Vuitton includes a female line, where does his knowledge about female sneaker design come from? This is what he had to say in his recent blog...
The Nike Dunk Vandal High in Black / Neon Pink is to be released in the next couple of weeks and will carry a price tag of $110.00, I like this colorway! What do you think? More details after the click
Earlier this month we showed you the new Glam Pie releases from Pastry Kicks, they are now available to buy online from the Pastry site. More info after the click
If you love to wear Hof D or the junior line Dereon, you can now (from Spring/Summer) get intimate too with the release of the House of Dereon Intimates line.
The great Nitrolicious has posted details and a pic of these FAB rain boots, i'm not a big splurger or a big rain boots fan but these are hot. The price tag on these are $395.00 and will be available in store @ Jimmy Choo and online.
Last week we released some previews of Nike's Womens spring 2009 collection, Now Adidas has released a preview of its Spring 2009 line. I'm not getting too excited by this preview, but i like the silver hi tops and the color way of the Respect M.E's. What do you think?
In these economic times which are testing especially on Luxury brands, companies can't afford to take chances and are going back to basics. By basics we mean the SuperModel, as Versace is usuing two of the biggest Supermodel's for their spring 09 campaign.
Some more releases of Pastry Apparel for Spring, Playful Kisses Jersey Tee in yellow with purple kisses. The Bull Denim Pant is tight fitting jean in purple. Both very bright colors, what do you think ? Are bright colored clothing still in for the 09?
Womens Air Max 1 Safari Pack 2009
This pack is not set to be released until Fall 2009, long wait but
we're liking the colors especially the red and the purple so it will be
worth the wait.Thanks to www.nitrolicious.com
We feature so many Pastry releases that we thought it was fair to balance it uo with some other releases. Take a look at the colorful and creative sneakers that Nike has to offer us fem's for 2009.
The French Connection sale started today!!! Go to www.frenchconnection.com, some things are 50% off!
Check out my best picks below (currency is in GBP but is available in your local currency), & watch this space because i think there is going to be more lines added and more reductions coming!!
Gossip Girl stars Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford
joined forces to help relaunch Ray Bans “Clubmaster” shades at NYC’s
Bowery Ballroom last night. Known for its distinctively cool and
classic 1950s design, the “Clubmaster” was worn by legends as disparate
as Malcolm X and Katherine Hepburn. It seems only fitting that the Gossip Girl stars would help rebirth it. Other stylish stars in attendance included Diane Kruger, Joshua Jackson and Maggie Gyllenhaal. We can’t wait to get our hands on a pair. You can get your own pair of “Clubmasters”, $130 / £110, at a Sunglass Hut near you.
Who
isn't so proud of these girls, V & A have become role models to
young people around the world. First seeing them on run's house,
pitching, creating and growing their line 'Pastry' and now speaking at
the Essence Young Women's Leadership Conference. We have pic's for you and hopefully footage coming up soon...did anyone attend? How was it?
The shoe lines will be called 'Fergie' & 'Fergalicious'.
The 33-year-old Fergalicious shoe designer said, “I have always
loved fashion because it’s a great way to express your mood. And I’m
definitely a shoe lover. The right pair of shoes can change the feel of
an outfit, and even change how a woman feels about herself. A woman can
wear confidence on her feet with a high stiletto, or slip into weekend
comfort with a soft ballet flat.”
Both fancy footwear brands for Brown Shoes will debut in stores in February 2009.
How must it feel to be married to the president elect and on top of that have all the major designers in the fashion world submitting sketches to be the one to create your inauguration dress. Dubbed Lady O, Michelle Obama will have some tough decisions to make as first lady but before she will have an even tougher decision picking between these fabulous designs. Wouldn't it be funny if she just picked something ready to wear??
Take a look at my favorite and check out the rest after the click
Thierry Mugler has
focused on making fragrances since he closed his couture line in 2003.
But he plans to return to fashion for none other than metal-glove-waving, Gareth Pugh–wearing, ex-single-lady Beyoncé Knowles. Mugler won't just costume newly semi–avant garde Beyoncé in, according to WWD,
"approximately 58" of his designs, but will also serve as "creative
adviser." He'll direct three segments of the show —
"Dangerously in Love," Ave Maria," and the finale — and help
with choreography and lighting. Beyoncé fell in love with Mugler after
viewing his work in the Costume Institute's "Superheroes" exhibit in
May. Since then we've seen her in Mugler's motorcycle bustier
(pictured) and metal glove, which also appeared in George Michael's
"Too Funky" video, directed by
Back in September we posted pics of Victoria Beckham's new dress line, now her debut 10-piece dress
collection
hit the racks of Selfridges this week with this movie serving as a
timely reminder of her fashion credentials and reportedly cheeky sense
of humour.
The video see’s various models taking inspiration from Posh’s own ads for Marc Jacobs last season
by hiding themselves all over a large mansion – behind drawers, in
carrier bags, hanging behind doors, turning themselves into lamp shades
and transforming themselves into an elephant.
Victoria only makes a brief appearance, only to disappear again at a blink of an eye.
Celebs like Kerry Washington, Rosario Dawson, Halle Barry & more are apart of Coach Cares, a program designed to celebrate the spirit of giving. This fashionable and philanthropic group has selected their must-have
holiday items and now through December 31st 20% of proceeds of those
items will be donated to that celebrity’s charity of choice. The customer gets some insight into the chairty of choice & what they do, they can also directly donate to the charity.
Lush portraits of black boys against paisley prints may be what artist Kehinde Wiley
is known for, but it's time to get reacquainted. Wiley is now branching
out into clothing, combining his signature Africa-inspired prints with
urban modern classics. His debut collection will include everything
from snorkel coats to baby clothes. He will also introduce a line of
signature suits, one of which he proudly wore to the Saturday opening
of "Down," his recent solo exhibition at Deitch Projects.
"We don't have exact dates for the launch," said Wiley at the event,
"But it will be some time at the end of this month or early next month."
On November 15th 2008Fila released the Melrose and Melrose Scarf, two
models made exclusively for Women. The color-ways for the Fila Melrose
are Metallic Silver / White and Black / Light Rose / Metallic Silver.
The Fila Melrose Scarf color schemes are Black / Chinese Red /
Metallic Gold and Black / Patrician Purple / Metallic Silver. Materials
used are synthetic leather and textile leather. They are available online @ shop.fila.com for $70.
Along with the economy, the luxury market faces a major upheaval.
Yes, really. Former Morgan Stanley luxury analyst Claire Kent, who is
now an industry consultant, spoke in London last week at the Luxury
Briefing conference (where, we imagine, attendees examine each other's
summer yachting photos on their Prada
phones … through monocles). The luxury market has been booming for
fifteen years, but all good things must come to an end. Sound scary?
Fancy this:
[Kent] pointed to “luxury fatigue” and the growing fear of
debt, and said consumers would increasingly be spending more money on
fewer items. As a result, “masstige and aspirational brands will suffer
the most,” she told the audience, adding that the handbag bubble is
bursting now. “An ‘It’ handbag will become an embarrassment — a clear
sign that you don’t have your own view of fashion,” she said.
Check out Jordan Sparks dress collection for WetSeal below, and @ www.wetseal.com
“I am so
excited that Wet Seal and I have been able to create a line of clothing
that will appeal to more girls than ever before! The holiday season is
my favorite time of year, and I can’t wait to see girls look cute, feel
good and celebrate in style!,” Jordin says. Jordin’s “Sparks” line of dresses is already available online at wetseal.com. The dresses range in size from XS to XL and in price from $30-55.
Wetseal now accepts paypal so maybe international orders can be accpeted?
The American Idol winner can now add designer to her list of accomplishments. Jordin Sparks is the newest celebrity designer with a line of holiday dresses for Wet Seal. Jordin is in good company, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz also did a T-Shirt line
with the teen-favorite retailer. Jordin’s line , appropiately called
“Sparks”, will begin with an assortment of holiday dresses delivering
to stores just in time for Thanksgiving and will later include casual
apparel and accessories. “I am so excited that Wet Seal and I
Firstly, we don't think the following phenomenon means the modeling
industry no longer has a problem
with diversity. Our excitement, in
fact, should suggest otherwise since seeing people of color in
prominent fashion glossies shouldn't warrant attention because our
world is, well, not comprised of human beings that all look the same.
That
said, models of Indian decent are finally having what they call a
"moment" in fashion right now. Lakishma Menon, who just snagged the
Hermes and Givenchy campaigns, was recently snapped by Mario Testino
for Vogue Paris and Patrick Demarchlier for La Wintour's tome. Also,
IMG newbie Kangana Dutta was recently shot for Harper's Bazaar.
Hopefully, this isn't just a temporary thing because these girls are fire! [via Page Six]
In this economic climate it is certainly time to diversify and what the 'Barbie' brand plans to do just may work:
At age 50, Barbie is to be marketed as a fashion brand next year. According to WWD,
“Mattel is lining up new partnerships with Bloomingdale’s, Vera Wang,
Jeremy Scott, IMG and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The
company plans a runway show in February, as part of fashion week in New
York, with 50 as-yet-undisclosed designers who will produce life-size
outfits inspired by Barbie. A new line of beauty products — bearing
cheeky names such as “All Doll’d Up” for color cosmetics and “Plastic
Smooth” for skin treatments — is set for 2009.” Projects in the works
include “a life-size wedding gown designed by Vera Wang, priced at more
than $15,000, which includes a Barbie wearing a miniature version of
the dress. Jeremy Scott will
E Online confirms that J Hud rep confirmed 'Hudson has given her blessing to use the image'.
Hudson was given the option to back out, according to Gap
spokesperson Olive Doyne. "She said she wanted to be a part of it and
that we should move forward," Doyne says.
Hudson was photographed for the ad by Michael Thompson back in July in New York City.
If you have been seeing the name Comme des Garcons around and in your local H&M store but not sure
what the line is about or who the designer is, read on.
The Label
What began as a side business making
costumes for styling assignments in Tokyo in the late sixties has
morphed into a $150 million fashion empire with over 200 franchises
around the globe. With rustic denim womenswear inspired by Japanese
peasantry, Rei Kawakubo set up over 100 Comme des Garçons (French for
“like some boys”) shops across Japan in the seventies. Then, in 1981,
she brought her first collection to Paris. Bathed in black, it featured
strong but conflated silhouettes—in crumbled silk, scrubbed cottons,
and boiled wools—that honored provocation over fit. The mystery (and
the austerity) has continued with
This vivid pack includes two separate contrasting packs in itself (as
far as colorways). A mix of purple, orange, and pink is featured on one
set of the Nike Air Max ‘87 and Blazer whereas the other set sports a
blend of sky blue, green,
and white. Both Blazers feature a patchwork design on the upper with
detailed embroidery throughout the sneaker. The Air Max ’87’s have been
designed with a combination of leather and ripstop nylon. Applaud Nike
for keeping the women in mind for the winter season! [source]
Chanel Iman TV is already the 17th most subscribed this week (global) and the Channel is all for her fans. It will be aimed at giving fans a closer look at Chanel Iman and her life as a young women doing what she loves & living her dream.
November Issue of L'UOMO Vogue will be a dedicated African issue:
'The
all-black Italian Vogue issue released this past September was a
smashing success. It sold-out instantly on news stands, leading Conde
Nast to quickly release another 10,000 copies, which unsurprisingly,
disappeared just as fast as they were rushed into stores.
Attempting
duplicate that same kind of success once again and shine a light on
another disturbing social phenomenon, Italian Vogue editor-in-chief
Franca Sozzani will dedicate the November issue of L'Uomo Vogue -- the
European style tome for men -- to Africa, with half of the advertising
revenue generated from the issue being donated to Africa-related
charities'.
I have to ask, If the issue was so successful why is it still so hard for black models in the modelling industry? And why aren't other leading fashion markets (UK & USA) following the Italian Vogue?
Beyonce was out to present her new House of Dereon Collection with Tina @ Bloomingdales. She also made a cheeky appearance on Jay-Z's set @ Power 105.1's Powerhouse, performing a snippet of the single ladies dance to the crowd.
Take a look @ House of Dereon Dresses available at bloomingdales.com, sizes start from (US) 0 to 12, Priced from $310 to $420.
Did everyone get to see the Michelle Obama interview on Jay Leno, if not you can watch it here.
She looked lovely in a yellow J Crew 'ensemble' , more importantly she showed what an amazing and active First Lady she will be!!! Those who can.. VOTE!!!
As usual in the entertainment world this week saw 'celebs' hitting the red carpets. We wanted to know who was rockin' the red carpet and do they look better formal or casual?
Melanie Thornton (PCD), D Woods ( Former Danity Kane Member) & Ashanti & Nelly out for fun.
Skinny and curvy celebs alike love to wear Herve Leger, now more than ever the bandage dress is seen on
red carpets around the world. Celebrities from Rihanna to Catherine Zita Jones wear them for their evening wear solution to Mariah and Iman wearing Herve wedding gowns.
The latest celeb to rock the signiture Herve dress is Leona Lewis @ the after party for Justin Timberlake & Friends performance.
Steal her style by buying the real deal Herver Leger dress, websites like Net-a-porter.com sell the dress for £1,125 ($1,900)
Or Bebe.com has bandage style dresses for fashionista's on a budget (most of us!!) for $98.00
After the click, check out other celebs rockin' Herve Leger.
Pastry Kicks have released the images of their Pastry Boots, which are out in December. The calf length boots feature 'leather', patent, check plaid and colour. They come in four colours check them out below. Do you think these boots will be as successful as the rest of the Pastry Kicks?
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