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Fashion news: Liam Gallagher to do womenswear, Mark Fast parties with the Queen and John Varvatos’ musical funhouse

Posted March 17th, 2010 | 12:01 pm | By Lara Tobin | 1 Comment

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is all set to launch a womenswear line, under his label, Pretty Green, which already has a men’s range. Oh my. [The Cut]

Actually, let’s let Miss J tackle this one with a quote on celeb lines: “My biggest problem is if you’re going to hire a celebrity to design a line and if they don’t know what they are doing, then they need to hire the right person to sketch and oversee the line. It’s an insult to the fashion industry for people who have studied this craft, researched it, traveled the world looking for inspiration compared to someone who just pulls something out of their closet and changes the color.” [PopEater] Read the rest of this entry »

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Paris: Alexander McQueen’s final collection

Posted March 10th, 2010 | 9:58 am | By Jennifer Campbell | 8 Comments

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Fall 2010. Photos via WWD

The last looks Alexander McQueen created before his suicide last month were presented in Paris yesterday. The 16 pieces were “cut on the stand” by McQueen, though the finishing touches were completed by the designer’s team after his death. Gucci Group president and CEO, Robert Polet, told WWD:

“It was a very moving experience to take a deep and serious look at his last collection. It showed Lee’s unique talent to create pieces of beauty that touch many of your senses, leaving one enriched,” Polet said later, after composing himself. Then he added, “Although the sense of loss afterwards, I found overwhelming.”

See the full collection below.

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Fashion news: LiLo is a no-show at Ungaro, Gareth Pugh won’t be taking over McQueen, Payless beauty, and more

Posted March 8th, 2010 | 11:57 am | By Lara Tobin | 1 Comment

Designer Estrella Archs with Lindsay Lohan taking their bow at the Spring 2010 Ungaro show. Photography by Peter Stigter

Lindsay Lohan was a no-show this morning at the Ungaro show in Paris. The details are still hazy but we’re gulping down the juicy gossip: WWD has reported that Lilo does still hold the title of artistic director, while chairman Asim Abdullah reported backstage that she was not involved in the Fall 2010 collection. To be continued. [Telegraph]

We don’t discuss the federal budget too much here on FASHION Diaries. In fact, this is probably a first: The 2010 budget, announced Friday by finance minister Jim Flaherty, includes the elimination of import duties—that had sometimes been up to 14 per cent—on raw materials used to manufacture apparel. [@NOWLifestyle]

Rumours of Gareth Pugh taking on the role of Creative Director at Alexander McQueen can be put to rest. A statement from the designer’s PR said this morning, “Further to speculative reports, Gareth Pugh is not in discussions with Gucci Group about a creative director role at Alexander McQueen.” [Vogue UK] Read the rest of this entry »

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Fashion news: Roitfeld vs. Balenciaga, Aquascutum designers resign and photogs banned from McQueen show

Posted March 5th, 2010 | 12:30 pm | By Lara Tobin | No Comments

Photography by Joris Bruring @ Team Peter Stigter

Photographers will not be allowed at the presentation of Alexander McQueen’s Fall 2010 collection. [@BinkleyOnStyle via Fashionologie]

Seems that there’s some tension between the Balenciaga house and Carine Roitfeld; the Vogue Paris editor-in-chief was not allowed at the label’s show in Paris, with Rotfield telling WWD, “We’re blacklisted…It’s too bad, it’s a beautiful house and it’s French. I hope that it’s not forever.” She offered the bait, saying that the label no longer advertises in the magazine or lends it clothes, but when asked why, all she had to say was “Ask them.” [Racked] Read the rest of this entry »

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Fashion news: McQueen’s funeral, Prada live stream today, Wintour’s portrait, Karl’s luxury safe and more

Posted February 25th, 2010 | 12:20 pm | By Lara Tobin | No Comments

Alexander McQueen at his Spring 2010 show. Photography by Peter Stigter

A private funeral service for Alexander McQueen will be held today in London. A spokeswoman for the label said that a public memorial for the designer will take place later this year, and that right now the label is focussing on their Paris show in March. [The Cut]

Milan fashion week begins today and starts with a bang: Prada has announced that they’ll be streaming their show live. Go to prada.com at 1 p.m. EST to watch the show live. [Vogue UK]

H&M is launching an organic skin care line, hitting stores in April. In typical H&M style, no product is priced over US$8! [Stylelist] Read the rest of this entry »

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Fashion news: McQueen label to carry on, models-turn-DJs, Anna Wintour abandons the Diesel show, and more

Posted February 18th, 2010 | 12:26 pm | By Lara Tobin | No Comments

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Spring 2010. Photography by Peter Stigter

One week after the news of Alexander McQueen’s suicide, the Gucci Group confirmed that the designer’s label will continue. GG President and CEO Robert Polet said, “We believe in the future of the brand…Lee was very proud of the people working in his company, and so am I.” [Vogue UK]

Meanwhile the British Fashion Council will pay tribute to McQueen at London Fashion Week, setting up a wall in the main tent where guests can pin notes written to the designer and his family. At the end of the week, the BFC will compile the notes into a book and give it to the McQueen’s family. [WWD] Read the rest of this entry »

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Fashion news: Madonna set to design, Alexander McQueen’s Paris show is supposedly still a go and Anna Dello Russo reveals the true price of beauty

Posted February 16th, 2010 | 1:56 pm | By Lara Tobin | No Comments

Photo via My Fashion Life

Material girl Madonna is reportedly set to brings her lyrics to life and design a collection to be sold exclusively at Macy’s. The unconfirmed rumour is that the line will include clothing, accessories, lingerie and shoes. [Vogue UK]

In the wake of Alexander McQueen’s death, the question of “what now” is obviously on everyone’s mind. While long-term plans remain unknown, his upcoming Paris show is supposedly still scheduled to be presented. The collection was apparently completed a week prior to the designer’s death, and sources say that there is no change to the delivery dates of showpieces commissioned specifically for the runway. [Frockwriter] Read the rest of this entry »

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Fashion news: McQueen’s maple leaf scarf, Alexander Wang show to stream in Times Square and SJP in TO

Posted February 12th, 2010 | 12:30 pm | By Lara Tobin | No Comments

feb10readsmcqueenscarf A limited edition scarf by Alexander McQueen has been selling quickly at Holt Renfrew. The $450 scarf featured McQueen’s signature skulls adorned in red maple leaves—a tribute to the 2010 Olympics. In a ghoulish bit of profiteering, someone is selling one of the scarves–purchased just yesterday–for $2,000 on Kijiji. [The Globe and Mail]

Sarah Jessica Parker is heading to Toronto in her official capacity as Halston president and chief creative officer, here for a party at The Room, the high-end section of the Bay’s Queen Street location. [Toronto Life]

Alexander Wang will be live streaming his Fall 2010 show to a billboard in Times Square. If you’re not in New York or don’t want to stand in the cold, you can also watch the stream on SHOWstudio.com tomorrow at 5 p.m. [WWD] Read the rest of this entry »

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Remembering Alexander McQueen

Posted February 11th, 2010 | 2:30 pm | By Jennifer Campbell | 3 Comments

Photography by Peter Stigter

News of Alexander McQueen’s death, apparently by his own hand, at the age of 40 has sent a wave of sadness and shock through the fashion world, who were just sitting down to the first collections at New York Fashion Week. Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who reportedly rushed out of the BCBG show upon hearing the news, issued this statement:

“We are devastated to learn of the death of Alexander McQueen, one of the greatest talents of his generation. He brought a uniquely British sense of daring and aesthetic fearlessness to the global stage of fashion. In such a short career, Alexander McQueen’s influence was astonishing — from street style, to music culture and the world’s museums. His passing marks an insurmountable loss.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Alexander McQueen commits suicide

Posted February 11th, 2010 | 10:34 am | By Jennifer Campbell | 8 Comments

Alexander McQueen at his Spring 2010 show. Photography by Peter Stigter

Alexander McQueen has committed suicide, according to a report by the Daily Mail. There are no details yet, but the office of the 40-year-old London designer has confirmed his death.

UPDATE: McQueen’s office has released the following statement:

“On behalf of Lee McQueen’s family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home.

“At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee’s family.

“Lee’s family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this.”

Alexander McQueen, UK fashion designer, found dead [BBC]

British fashion icon Alexander McQueen commits suicide
[Daily Mail, via The Cut]