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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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Fashion news: Nicholas Kirkwood for Liberty, Modern Amusement shutters and Ciara booed at Givenchy

Posted January 27th, 2010 | 12:07 pm | By Lara Tobin | 1 Comment

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A 50th anniversary is reason to celebrate, and that is just what Nicholas Kirkwood is doing. In honour of the UK-based store Liberty of London’s Carnaby Street location, the brand is using two of their best-known floral prints-the Bounty and the Santa Maria-and covering a pair of their signature heels with the prints. Fingers crossed these styles make their way across the pond. [Fashionista]

Recent attempts made by the trendy label Modern Amusement, including the departure of it’s CEO and company-wide layoffs, weren’t enough to save the brand. The company known best for it’s crow logo has has shut down operations, leaving boutiques and department stores without their spring shipments. [WWD] Read the rest of this entry »

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Fashion news: Victoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs do fur, designers create Swarovski dresses and more

Posted December 15th, 2009 | 11:59 am | By Anna Cipollone | 1 Comment

Photo via The Cut

Victoria Beckham was recently spotted lunching with Marc Jacobs and LVMH exec Edo Jae, whom tweeted that “they’re talking about a line with fur” post-meeting.
[Elle UK]

Chanel has a secret club of fashion friends who are tapped for feedback on collection previews. DJ Leigh Lezark revealed she test-drives products for Chanel, along with Caroline Sieber and Poppy Delevigne. How do we sign up? [The Cut]

The release of Mattel’s So in Style collection of black dolls, the first ever with wider noses, fuller lips and in a variety of skin shades, has been met with disappointment. Parents are saying the prevalence of green and blue eyes as well as long, fine hair is not representative of the race. Mattel is listening though, and is working on the fall 2010 collection, adding a doll with more of an Afro hairstyle. [WSJ] Read the rest of this entry »

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A cache of Audrey Hepburn’s clothes is up for auction

Posted December 4th, 2009 | 9:50 am | By Anna Cipollone | 1 Comment

A Givenchy haute couture jade velvet cocktail dress from 1967. Audrey was photographed wearing the dress while dancing with Mel Ferrer.

A pristine collection of some of the most recognizable pieces worn by Audrey Hepburn during the 1950s and ’60s will be up for auction on December 8 in London. The curator of the Passion for Fashion sale, Kerry Taylor (kerrytaylorauctions.com), has some of the most elegant pieces on offer, many designed personally for Hepburn by couturier Hubert de Givenchy. Hepburn has often been regarded as Givenchy’s muse, though she is known to have worked alongside the famed designer, who credited her eye for selecting and sometimes toning down the detailing of his garments as the key ingredient in her timeless style. (Gallery after the jump) Read the rest of this entry »

Fashion » Models

Suddenly Iris Strubegger

Posted June 26th, 2009 | 12:12 pm | By Jennifer Campbell | 3 Comments

From Valentino's Fall 2009 campaign

When I saw this Fall 2009 Valentino ad recently, my first thought was, Wow Kristen McMenamy has some great legs. While I’m sure she does, the legs in question actually belong to Austrian model Iris Strubegger, who is suddenly popping up everywhere. Read the rest of this entry »

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Daily reads: Givenchy glo and those socialites in the first row

Posted May 14th, 2009 | 1:27 pm | By Siofan Davies | No Comments

Photo via Nitrolicious

Givenchy’s newest jewels make for some bright nights. [Nitrolicious]

Not all heirs and heiresses have time to star in MTV reality shows, some are very busy… horseback riding. [Vanity Fair]

Architect Philippe Starck is set to draft up a collection of sweaters. [Fashionista]

Fashion » At the shows

Paris: Andrew Gn, Emanuel Ungaro, Dries Van Noten and Givenchy Fall 2009

Posted March 9th, 2009 | 6:26 pm | By Leah Rumack | 1 Comment

DRIES VAN NOTEN Fall 2009. Photography by Peter Stigter

At Andrew Gn (cool daywear in black, tweed, copper and white made edgy with leather and snake trims and massive earrings, and uber-glam eveningwear like miles of belted column dresses) I bump into Nicholas Mellamphy who recently had to shutter his cool Yorkville boutique Hazel. Guess what? Now he’s working for the Bay as part of their new fashion-forward strategy. Look out, Holts!

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