Brassieres, briefs and other mid-century-style unmentionables help turn a chore-filled afternoon into a retro fashion affair.
NYFW backstage beauty: The Chinese military meets ’40s Hollywood at Jason Wu
NYFW style snaps: We’re at Peter Som and Jason Wu, and so are Grace Coddington, Kate Lanphear, and Olivia Palermo
NYFW diary: The dispatch from day one including Jason Wu’s updated Mao jacket, Rag & Bone’s granny mishmash, and Suno’s sweet, sweet garden print
They said/We said: Kate Moss battles good and evil (like, really evil!) in a new W photoshoot
NYFW style snaps: We spy many fur coats, lots of studded leather, and is that Waris Ahluwalia?
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Fashion
Spring cleaning: Check out FASHION’s retro lingerie photo shoot and go behind the scenes with the team in Montreal!
Fashion
They said/We said: Apparently men are totally into wearing high heels now
Photo by Amy Dickerson for The New York Times
Men in high heels. We won’t lie—we heard whisperings of this micro-trend, but had not quite believed it until we saw an article in last week’s New York Times. (If it’s in the NYT style section it’s gotta be newsworthy, right?)
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Fashion
Power Lines: Some of Canada’s most successful fashion families gain their power from within
From footwear to outerwear, these engaging Canadian fashion ventures are keeping it in the family.
By Laura deCarufel
THE WEINBERGS | ALDO | CANADA GOOSE | BROWNS | DANIER | JACOB | LAURA CANADA | THE ASSARAFS | LA CANADIENNE
Shopping
Boots & shoes: We round up the best for Fall 2011
For fall, we’re loving high-heeled hikers, mannish loafers and cozy shearling accents.
Shop the best bets for boots and shoes for fall »
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Fashion
Fashion news: Oscar de la Renta and Olivier Theyskens are caught in the Rumour web
Rumours have been circulating that Oscar de la Renta is not well enough to work, after having hip replacement surgery in September. Not true, according to his his representatives, who added that “there is no plan whatsoever to even think of replacing him as the creative head.” [Styleite]
Nars is opening its first stand-alone shop in New York (of course). The new boutique will be located on Bleecker Street and is slated to open in Spring 2011. [Racked NY]
Olivier Theyskens seems to be caught in a web of gossip these days. The latest story to emerge from the rumour mill: Theyskens has turned down Dior,Oscar de la Renta and Valentino in hopes of taking the top spot at Lanvin. [The Cut]
Fashion
Fashion news: Kate Moss speaks, Madonna to launch lingerie, and US Airways loses lots of vintage Gucci
It’s always a treat to hear models speak. One who rarely seems to chat for the cameras is Kate Moss, so it’s a double treat to hear her talk about her collaboration with Longchamp, what keeps her grounded and her most poignant fashion moment. [Jezebel]
Yesterday at an event at Macy’s for Lourdes’ Material Girl line her mama Madonna revealed plans to launch a workout and lingerie collection for adults. [WWD] Read more »
Fashion
Fashion news: Anna Wintour’s big show, Gucci does speedboats and is Prabal Gurung next up for Target?
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Conde Nast
Anna Wintour and co. threw a huge fashion show last night at Lincoln Centre as a lead-up to Friday’s Fashion’s Night Out. Gisele opened, Naomi closed and Coco Rocha, Karlie Kloss and Adriana Lima helped round out the cast of 150 models showing 170 looks. [Huffington Post]
Will Prabal Gurung be the next designer to collaborate with Target? [Fashionista] Read more »
Fashion
Fashion news: Marc Jacobs poses nude, Tavi is number 1 and the perpetual catfight between Ford and Next
rPhoto via WWD
If you think animals fight for their mates, you should see Ford and Next go at it over models. Ford has sued Next three times for stealing models, and now Next is counter-suing, after one of their agents (with three of their prized models) jumped to Ford. Drama! [The Cut]
Taking one for the team, Marc Jacobs is the model for his first men’s fragrance in a decade. Aptly named, Bang, it’s first ad features a lubed-up Jacobs lying naked with an oversized cologne bottle between his legs. Lets just hope none of the older, leathery designers decide to follow suit. [Huffington Post] Read more »
