Jezebel: Balenciaga

Kim Kardashian Knocked Off More Handbags For Her Kollection

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:40:00 EDT

Kim Kardashian flew to Australia not only to "escape" media scrutiny following her announcement that she was divorcing her husband of 1728 hours, Kris Humphries: she also went there to launch her Kardashian Kollection handbag line. Which apparently includes the Kardashians' versions of some of the world's most knocked-off bags: Balenciaga's "Part Time," Chloé's "Marcie," and Foley + Corinna's "City Bag." Earlier this year, the Kardashian Kollection knocked off a well-known Botkier bag. In the graphic above, each Kardashian Kopy is on the left. Kim kapitalized on the konfusion between kopy and kreation by karrying an actual Balenciaga at her first Australian public appearance. More »

Designers, Gisele Will Refuse To Wear Your Insane Ankle-Breaker High Heels

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:45:00 EDT

Balenciaga creative director Nicholas Ghesquière says that when Gisele Bündchen (pictured here in Balenciaga's seasonal campaign), Amber Valletta, and Carolyn Murphy refused to wear his high heels, he decided to design some flat shoes. We're picturing some kind of supermodel superdelegate triad descending on the Balenciaga headquarters, and laying down the law for Spring '11. Ghesquière has always favored elaborate, sky-high heels, but he came to realize the shoes were causing his models pain. "When I saw the show and I saw how [the heel height] makes them very mechanical, I understood sometimes the pain on the feet," he explains. "It's old to have those girls walking like that, so I tried to stop that craziness." Also, Amber, Carolyn, and Gisele, "they said no for high heels. They were not used to walking with heels anymore. Gisele was worried; she would not walk with my heels." So he made flats. For one season! At its very next runway show, Fall 2011, Balenciaga was back to the 4.5-inchers. "They were a bit too high," says Ghesquière, before adding, wistfully we imagine, "They were beautiful." In other news of Nicholas Ghesquière actually taking some of what his models tell him into consideration, the best-selling (and frequently knocked off) Balenciaga "Lariat" motorcycle bag almost never made it into production. Ghesquière was asked to consider producing a couple bags under license, and none of the production prototypes pleased the executives — but one bag made an impression on Balenciaga's models. "Every girl who was walking [the show], including Kate [Moss] came in and was like, ‘What is that? Is it vintage? Is it something that you found at the flea market?' I was like ‘No, it's a handbag that we prototyped but just didn't produce.' We didn't produce it because I think when I showed the prototype to the people who asked me to do it, they weren't happy with it." And do you remember those "Sportiletto" plastic multi-colored sandals from 2007? They broke the mold. Literally: Ghesquière says that the molds used to make them exploded more than once during the design process. [WWD] More »

Check Out Nicole Richie & Her $1700 Gym Bag

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:05:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, April 13. Image via Pacific Coast News Online.] More »

Ladies, Tom Ford Would Do You Too

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:36:00 EST

Artist John Currin interviewed Tom Ford, and joked that sometimes innocent statements are "The small acorn that will grow into a great oak of a scandal later." Well! Ford then claimed, "I'm one of the least materialistic people that exist."

"Calvin Klein, Go Back In The Closet!"

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:46:00 EST

Village Voice nightlife columnist Michael Musto has sharp words for Calvin Klein, seen here with boyfriend Nick Gruber. "Get a grip on yourself, girl, and nail some dignity to the floor before this kid steals it all away from you."

A Heavily Photoshopped Khloe Kardashian Does Most Random, Bondage-y, Fashion Cover Ever

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:30:00 EST

Khloe Kardashian, her late, lamented red hair, and a mask apparently made of plastic packing straps and a packet of studs from the nearest Michaels star on the cover of NY skate shop Yellow Rat Bastard's in-store mag, YRB. [Racked]

Vogue Editor Can't Be Racist, Says Vogue Editor

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:36:00 EST

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Carine Roitfeld finally addressed her infamous blackface editorial: "We take risks. Painting Lara Stone in black, for example. We were accused of being racist, which was totally untrue, since I once did an entire issue on a black model." [WWD]

Was Carine Fired? And Who Will Replace Her?

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:40:00 EST

French Vogue editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld's shock announcement that she's leaving the magazine has spurred one juicy rumor: that she was fired. As the story goes, luxury brands were threatening to pull their advertising, and so Roitfeld was pushed out. More »

Valentino Collection For Gap Is A Big, Ruffled Mess

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:08:00 EST

A tragic explosion at a ruffle factory in rural Italy led to the release of the complete khaki hideosity that is the Valentino for Gap collection. Ruffled jackets, ruffled hoodies, ruffled t-shirts, and ruffled cargo pants are included. [Daily Mail]

Dolce & Gabbana's Tax Evasion Case Is Getting Serious

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have reportedly been indicted on tax evasion charges in Italy. In 2004, the duo transferred their brands to a holding company; they could be found liable for $1 billion worth of taxes and fines. [WWD]

Gorgeous Couture By A Spanish Master

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:33:00 EST

Cristóbal Balenciaga, the elder statesman of the avant-garde, Spanish Civil War refugee, designer mentor to Hubert de Givenchy and André Courrèges, died in 1972. But a new exhibit of some of his best work sheds light on his complicated life. More »

Somehow Blake Lively Is Vogue's Best-Dressed

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:44:00 EST

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Blake Lively has gotten the cover of Vogue's best-dressed issue. Really?

Competing Isabella Blow Biographers Attack Each Other

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

Detmar Blow and Tom Sykes are trading jibes with Lauren Goldstein Crowe over their dueling Isabella Blow biographies, both of which hit U.S. bookstore stores this week. Everyone is sniping at everyone over the email, sometimes in ALLCAPS!!!

The Jackson Family Started Working On A Clothing Line A Week After Michael Died

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy Jackson — and their late brother's estate — have an apparel line under the Jackson 5 name hitting stores in February. It naturally includes a version of the "Thriller" red leather jacket. [WWD]

Heidi Klum Cuts Ties With Victoria's Secret

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:58:00 EDT

Heidi Klum is turning in her diamond-encrusted bra. After 13 years, she is officially resigning as the head Victoria's Secret Angel. Angels Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima are reportedly being considered for promotion. [NYDN]

Rachel Zoe: "It's Called The Rachel Zoe Show, Not The Brad Goreski Show!"

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:37:57 EDT

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Supposedly Brad Goreski left Rachel Zoe's employ because he was on the cover of the Times Style section during fashion week and Rachel Zoe must be the star of everything. Further proof the Style section ruins everything. [PopEater]

A Drinker's Guide To Fashion's Night Out

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:08:00 EDT

Anna Wintour will tell you, Fashion's Night Out tonight isn't about sales. Or about trying to catch a glimpse of an Olsen, or even mini-manicures or astrological readings. You know the score: it's all about getting sozzled on Fashion's dime. More »

Balenciaga Gets Trippy, Courtesy Of Cindy Sherman

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:00 EDT

Balenciaga asked Cindy Sherman to create a series of six of her trademark in-character self-portraits for the brand. In each, naturally Sherman wears Balenciaga head-to-toe. [The Cut]
Pop covergirl Britney Spears might perform at the magazine's FNO party. [DFR]

Is Fashion Smart?

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:38:00 EDT

Paper editor Kim Hastreiter and incoming T editor Sally Singer dance around a key question in this long, fairly insightful conversation: Is it really possible to be a smart person and like fashion? More »

Artsy Queers Freja Beha Erichsen And Cass Bird, United At Last

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:54:00 EDT

Danish model Freja Beha Erichsen's reign over the summer and fall covers continues. For its fall issue, Dossier got photographer Cass Bird to take Erichsen's portrait in Woodstock, New York. Interestingly, Bird and Erichsen are both queer. More »

Designer Lindsay Lohan Publishes Her Mission Statement

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:45:00 EDT

Apparently, the last thing Lindsay Lohan did before she went to jail was wrangle a commitment out of Blackbook to publish her ramblings about fashion, personal style, and that feeling you get when you're cutting up a Gucci dress. Herewith:

The 12 Best Johnny Weir Quotes Of All Time

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:12:00 EDT

The best thing about Johnny Weir? Not his skating, his artfully coiffed hair, or his unabashed love of Chanel. It's his ability to create instant soundbites. Weir has a gift for spouting insane, enjoyable, marvelous proclamations. More »

Naomi Campbell Nails Down A Date With Justice

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:36:00 EDT

On August 5, Naomi Campbell will testify in the trial of accused war criminal and all-round horrible guy Charles Taylor. Campbell allegedly accepted a blood diamond from Taylor in 1997; prosecutors hope to tie him to the diamond trade. [AP]

George Clooney Testifies Against Celebrity Clothing Lines

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:37:00 EDT

Not only does George Clooney not have a clothing line, he is so offended by the notion that he would have one that he's testifying against three guys who claimed that he was launching a line called "GC Exclusive."

Richie Sambora's Clothing Line As Tacky As Expected; Sketch Of Madonna's Juniors Collection Released

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:40:00 EDT

Richie Sambora's latest collection for his line White Trash Beautiful, includes this snake-print "zip-crotch leotard," perfect for lounging. [Vogue UK]
Gary Coleman was planning a children's clothing line when he died, allegedly. Sounds like a project for Scott Baio! [Radaronline]

Sex And The City Full Of Expensive Shit; Lady Gaga Wants Fashion Internship

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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Carrie wears a $50,000 karaoke outfit, and there are lots of Maybachs. "Like in the Great Depression, I thought Hollywood should take people on a big vacation that maybe they couldn't afford themselves," says writer Michael Patrick King. [WWD]

Kate Hudson's In At Almay; Interview's Controversial Spread; Noémie's Okay

Sadie Stein — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

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Kate Hudson is the new face of Almay. Take that, Cam! [WWD]
Big news. Two cup sizes, to be exact: that's what a new super-wonderbra promises to deliver. Says a Marks & Spencer lingerie designer, "Our bra is revolutionary." [DailyMail]

Cruz & Kruger Corral Campaigns; Anarchists Attack American Apparel

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 03 May 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Penelope Cruz is replacing Kate Winslet as the face of Lancôme's fragrance Trésor. [People]
And Diane Kruger will be the face of a new Calvin Klein scent, Beauty. Kruger is accompanying Francisco Costa to the Met Ball, too. [WWD]

Posh Poses; Tara Wants To Design Again; Erin Wasson Has Style Tips For Britney

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Victoria Beckham got an 18-page spread in the new German Vogue. [FGR]
Tara Subkoff, now recovered from her brain tumor, says, "I've decided to bring back Imitation Of Christ in its most basic incarnation: easy-to-wear staples with an edge." [Harper'sBazaar]

Posh Wants To Dress Michelle; Supermodel Calls Women's Day "Absurd"

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:20:00 EST

Posh had a dream client, and her name is Michelle. "I would love to dress Mrs. Obama absolutely absolutely absolutely! I just think she's incredible and she's a very strong woman and she's beautiful," she said after the Oscars. [Fox]

Lindsay And Ungaro Part Ways; YSL Designer Sues Paper For Reprinting His Racist Comments

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:40:00 EST

"She's not involved in this collection," said Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah just before his show commenced this afternoon, Paris time. He was referring, of course, to "artistic adviser" Lindsay Lohan, whose future at Ungaro had long been in doubt. [WWD]

Solange, Zooey, & Leona Book Campaigns; Balenciaga Blacklists Vogue Editor

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EST

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Zooey Deschanel and Solange Knowles are joining Kate Moss, Coco Rocha, and Georgia May Jagger as the faces of Rimmel. [WWD]
Meanwhile, Leona Lewis is the next face of American cotton's long-running "The Fabric of Our Lives" campaign. [Sun]

"I Probably Fit The Sample Size Once — When I Was 11": Sizing Up The Fashion Industry

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:20:00 EST

Last night, Zac Posen, Aerin Lauder, Vogue's Tonne Goodman, agency executive David Bonnouvrier, casting director James Scully, and model Doutzen Kroes sat around a table in Chelsea discussing models' health and tiny sample sizes. Nobody uttered the words "eating disorder." More »

Valentino's Fugly Patchwork Technicolor Mess

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:20:00 EST

One criticism leveled against Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli is that they're too deferential to the aesthetic of the house's ex-designer, and therefore are boring. Well. The good news is they no longer have that problem. More »

Stylist Says V's Plus-Size Issue Goes Too Far; St. John Drops Angelina Jolie

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EST

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A London stylist says the upcoming V size issue is "such an extreme response to the size-zero hoopla...I don't think using outsize models is really the way to change perceptions." Others, however, are more positive:

Spring/Summer Fashion Ad Campaign Leaks: Shades Of The Last Decade

Irin Carmon — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST

Certain European fashion houses are upset that blogs have posted their Spring/Summer ad campaigns before they break in February fashion magazines. Are we really still having this debate? More »

Nude Supermodel Aims To Foster Self-Esteem; Kelly Cutrone Has Choice Words For Dudes Who Dump Her

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST

Aussie model and former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins posed naked for the cover of Marie Claire's Australian edition. This may surprise you, but her photo wasn't Photoshopped. The issue, which goes on sale today, benefits an eating disorder foundation. [TheAge]

Jessica Simpson Shows Bikini Line; Condé Nast Sues Blogger

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:20:00 EST

Jessica Simpson's swimwear line is here! Simpson says it's inspired by the jet-setting getaways she dreams about. [Stylelist]
Since snow ruined the last shopping weekend before Christmas for the Northeast, expect stores to offer extended hours and other enticements. [WWD]

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Lacroix?

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST

Consider the curious case of Christian Lacroix: A wildly influential designer who never turned a profit. A master of color who never did a makeup line. A couturier who never made an it-bag. Here's what might befall him in bankruptcy. More »

Megan Coming To A Billboard Near You; Betsey Wants To Be On TV

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:20:00 EDT

Victoria Beckham is out at Armani, and Megan Fox is in. The actress has just been photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for next January's Emporio Armani underwear and Armani Jeans campaigns. [WWD]