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Fashion » Fashion News

Fashion news: Burkas on the runway, glaciers at Chanel and Amy Winehouse for Fred Perry

A few designers flipped the French government the bird during Paris Fashion Week: In the midst of a heated ongoing debate in the country regarding banning burkas, designers Marithé and François Girbaud and Jean Charles de Castelbajac incorporated interpretations of burkas into their shows. [Independent UK via The Cut]

Amy Winehouse is set to design for Fred Perry. Apparently she’s always been a huge fan, but…seriously Amy Winehouse is designing a collection for Fred Perry? Anyway, it hits stores in October. [Vogue UK]

Chanel had a 265-tonne man-made glacier shipped from Sweden, but you can’t import water into France, so they had to ship it back after the show. [The Cut] Read the rest of this entry »


Fashion » At the shows

Gallery: London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week closed yesterday. Check out our gallery for recaps of Burberry Prorsum, Pringle of Scotland, Mark Fast, Erdem, Aquascutum and more.


Fashion » Fashion News

Fashion news: Polaroid goes gaga for Gaga, a new prez at Holt Renfrew and Louise Goldin does spiky shoes for Topshop

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Matthew Williamson will launch a men’s capsule collection next month. The line, which features tees, cashmere sweaters and silk scarves in the UK designer’s signature prints and vivid colours, will expand to a seasonal collection. [Vogue UK]

Lady Gaga has been named creative director of a specialty line for Polaroid. You may be scratching your head as to why, but just think about the innovation: a camera that adjusts for those wearing an eye patch, or, as our Halifax blogger Nadine suggested, one “that only works when you happen to have forgotten to put on your pants.” [Racked]

Oh, but Jason Wu is also going to be designing cameras, so maybe this is going to turn into a thing. The designer will launch a line of digital point-and-shoots at New York Fashion Week next month. [Styleist] Read the rest of this entry »


Fashion

Video: Matthew Williamson’s return to London Fashion Week

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Matthew Williamson’s Spring 2010 collection contained barely a hint of the flowy boho that made him famous. The parade of skinny pants, sharp chartreuse jackets and body-con dresses in arty prints and wild colours–that much hasn’t changed–was harder and more structured than previous efforts. Williamson also seemed thrilled to be showing at home–that way, he says, his parents can make it to the show. Video after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »


Fashion » Fashion News

Daily reads: Karl vs. swans, astronauts in Vuitton and Kate Moss on the brain

Christopher Bailey. Photography by Peter Stigter

Christopher Bailey. Photography by Peter Stigter

First Burberry and now Matthew Williamson are taking their spring show to London. [Vogue UK]

Speaking of Christopher Bailey, a Q&A! [Hint]

Since we find Eminem and Bruno equally irritating, we’re officially neutral on the bum incident at the MTV awards. [NY Post]

Can Condé Nast survive in the new media world? We haven’t read the article yet, but we do know they talk to Anna Wintour. [NY Mag]

13 past poufs by Christian Lacroix, who may be down, but he’s not out. [Guardian, Yahoo!] Read the rest of this entry »


Fashion » Fashion News

Daily reads: Costume Institute guest list, “fantasy” hair and a piece of the Golden Girls

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Picture it: Los Angeles, 2009. Bonhams is auctioning off the estate of Estelle “Sophia Petrillo” Getty on June 14. Choice item’s include Sophia’s glasses and straw handbag. [W]

Video from the Matthew Williamson for H&M party, complete with a clip of Grace Jones’ performance. It feels just like we were there. Except we weren’t. [My Fashion Life]

Fantasy hair: Don’t try it at home. Or ever. [The Frisky]

“It’s emotionally activated? What happens when you put it on your lips at the wrong time of the month or when you’re pregnant? Will your lips explode?” and other things overheard at Sephora. [Allure]

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Fashion » Fashion News

Daily reads: Kane for Topshop, Beckham for Adidas and bacon in a tube

Karlie Kloss. Photography by Peter Stigter

Karlie Kloss. Photography by Peter Stigter

Christopher Kane is doing a line for Topshop again, but being super cryptic: There “may” be colour and apparently we’re gonna go nuts for it. [Grazia]

Karlie Kloss loves the swag. Models: They’re just like us! [Fabsugar]

Matthew Williamson and H&M are hosting a Hudson River cruise this evening with entertainment provided by Grace Jones. Tickets are available at… yeah right. Fashionista]

Will we ever tire of a fashion cage match? Probably not. [The Cut]

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Fashion » Fashion News

Daily reads: American Apparel maternity and the world’s most expensive suit

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Happy Matthew Williamson for H&M Day: The collection sells out in minutes in New York and Mischa Barton refuses to sell her vest. [The Cut] [Style.com]

Kate Moss doesn’t cry over split Balmain. [NY Daily News]

Fashion’s own version of The Onion goes biweekly, starting in with a Met Ball-themed issue. We can’t wait for the onslaught of Anna Wintour jokes. [The Cut]

What a great time to create a $103,000 suit. That’s pretty much pocket change! [The Cut]

Richie Rich feels taken advantage of. [The Cut]

American Apparel does maternity wear. There really are no words. [Jezebel]

DSquared is going to be honoured by Canada’s Walk of Fame. Do you think their star should be next to Linda Evangelista or Daria Werbowy? [Vogue UK]

Parisian authorities n’aime pas the Coco Avant Chanel movie poster. [Daily Mail UK]


Fashion » Fashion News

Daily reads: Erin Wasson’s treehouse, small feet no longer cool, and Coco Rocha, rockstar

mar09readbeyonceThe costumes for Beyoncé’s upcoming tour (designed by Thierry Mugler) look exactly like what you’re imagining–lots of gold, silver and of course that metal glove. [The Cut]
 


Coco Rocha plays Guitar Hero…or possibly Rock Band. Oh, who are we kidding? It totally doesn’t matter what you call it as long as you watch it. [Oh So Coco, via Fashionista]
 


Going, going, gone. Size 5 shoes are apparently so démodé. [Glamour]
 


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Fashion » At the shows

New York: Matthew Williamson, Rodarte, Derek Lam, Diesel, Max Azria and Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2009

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MATTHEW WILLIAMSON Fall 2009. Photography by Peter Stigter

Theme for the day: Running in heels. And no, I am not speaking of Marie Claire’s highly anticipated new reality show, but rather my crazy day. My late-night Walgreens run for gel foot cushions will have been worth it.

Up first was Matthew Williamson where front-rowers included Rachel Zoe, Monet Mazur, Joy Bryant (who is quickly becoming the female Kanye West of Fashion Week by showing up to absolutely everything). Oh, and I can’t forget Eva Longoria Parker looking petite but packing some major bling power. Read the rest of this entry »


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