Jezebel: Coach

Fashion's Most Obnoxiously Privileged Designer

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:00:00 EDT

What a thrill it is, every once in a while, to read a rip-roaring take-down! Today's specimen is Reed Krakoff, the Coach designer who launched his own super-expensive namesake brand last year, who is profiled by Ariel Levy in this week's New Yorker. Levy — whose last fashion profile was an exceptionally warm psychological portrait of Lanvin's Alber Elbaz — seems not to have been so taken with Krakoff. 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."

Taylor Swift And Blake Lively Are The Worst Ladymag Cover Stars

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:35:00 EST

Worst-selling, that is. Swift's April Elle issue sold the fewest copies of the year, and her covers of Glamour and Marie Claire were nearly as bad. Blake Lively bombed on Vogue and Esquire, but weirdly sold well for Allure. [WWD]

Blake Lively For Chanel?

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:35:00 EST

Blake Lively is rumored to be the face of an upcoming Chanel handbag campaign. [E!]
Having Linda Evangelista in its ads has apparently driven up Talbot's quarterly profits by 17%. [WWD]

Amy Winehouse's Line For Fred Perry Is, Predictably, A Mess

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:35:00 EDT

Amy Winehouse's line for Fred Perry is out, and the clothes look a little like the kind of argyle-tastic thing André 3000's girlfriend would have worn to go boating in 2003. Only shorter. [Yeeeah]

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]

Adriana Lima's Baby Is A Covergirl; Celebrity Perfumes Made By Workers Earning $3 A Day

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Adriana Lima, husband Marko Jaric, and baby daughter Valentina posed for Hola! brazil. The Victoria's Secret model discussed her pregnancy, which was plagued with complications including preeclampsia. Valentina was born prematurely. [HuffPo]

Gaga "Never" Walks Red Carpets; Naomi Celebrates 40th In France

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

"I don't give a fuck about red carpets, and I never do them," lies Gaga. "I don't like them. First of all — how could any of these outfits possibly look good with an ugly red carpet under them?" [ToL]

Anna Wintour Says Irving Penn "Seductive," Catherine McNeil Engaged To Girlfriend

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Last night at Pratt, during a lecture from which many members of the media were banned, Vogue's Anna Wintour discussed fashion bloggers and her "intellectual crush" on photographer Irving Penn:

Angelina's Old Modeling Pictures For Sale; Media Piles Onto Richardson Allegations

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:20:00 EDT

Pictures of a 15-year-old Angelina Jolie modeling for photographer Harry Langdon will be auctioned in California on Friday. [Vogue UK]
Karl Lagerfeld dressed Simone Veil in Chanel for her induction into the Académie Française. [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]

Top Model Judge Slams Plus-Size Contestant; JWOWW Gets A Clothing Line

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EST

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An Australia's Next Top Model judge rejected a plus-size applicant who had made it to the second round of competition because "she would end up doing catalogues for Target." [NineMSN]
Milla Jovovich might've booked the next Ann Taylor campaign. [P6]

Gisele Spawns Baby Boy; Counterfeit Crackdown Hits Canal Street

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST

Gisele Bundchen has given birth to a baby boy. Husband Tom Brady has a two-year-old son with actress Bridget Moynihan. [People]
A Chantilly lace LBD worn by Audrey Hepburn in How To Steal A Million sold for $97,000. [AP]

Victoria Beckham Expands Her Reach; Valentino Doc Financed On Credit Cards

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST

Victoria Beckham opens up to Women's Wear Daily about everything from the childhood bullying she endured to why she couldn't bring herself to tell Marc Jacobs she was starting a fashion line. Clearly, someone wants to be Taken Seriously:

Pretty Woman Makes Money; Sephora Soon To Hit Vending Machines

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST

Julia Roberts will become a face of Lancôme, appearing in ads beginning early next year. Roberts earns up to $20 million per film, and could realize a similar amount from her first major beauty contract; the company won't say. [WWD]

Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Michelle Trachtenberg is designing a line of jewelry for Coach's Poppy brand. Expect "colorful crystals." [WWD]
Zac Posen is doing a lower-priced line, Z Spoke, which will be available exclusively through Saks Fifth Avenue come spring. It starts at $78:

Jean-Paul Gaultier Right On Target; Mad Men Women's Wear On Its Way

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

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Jean-Paul Gaultier is doing a collaboration with Target that will hit stores next spring; stay tuned for pricing information and images as they inevitably leak. Please let there be lingerie-as-outerwear! [WWD]
Agyness Deyn might star in a short film. [P6]

Kardashians Kall The Shots; Megan Fox Said To Rake In $2 Mill From Armani

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:40:00 EDT

The Kardashian sisters are going to put on their thinking kaps and hopefully kome up with a kollection for Bebe. [Kim Kardashian]
Which makes about as much sense as Jermaine Jackson's rumored clothing line. [Times Of India]

Lady Gaga Loves Human Hair; Marc Jacobs Doesn't Mind The Knock-Offs

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Lady Gaga, in a show of uncharacteristic sartorial restraint, wore a chiffon-and-human-hair Holly Russell dress that more or less covered her legs to an awards show. She thanked her publicist. [WWD]

Emma Conjures Clothes, Versace Tweets, Jackass Kickboxes

Sadie Stein — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:30:00 EDT

"It has been the most incredible gap-year project," says Emma Watson on her new ethical fashion line. What happened to Habitat for Humanity? [WWD]

Karl Thinks Feminists Are "Ugly"; Posh Spice Gives Up On Armani

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EDT

For the September issue of Harper's Bazaar, the magazine interviewed Karl Lagerfeld, speaking as Coco Chanel. In character, the Grand Teuton shared such idiotic reflections as: "I was never a feminist because I was never ugly enough for that." [FWD]

Vogue Might Get Makeover; Lily's Chanel Ads Are Out

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EDT

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Change! Stately old American Vogue is apparently seeking to revamp itself. Says Wayne Sterling, the mag wants "a new circle of models, an influx of fresh, young photographers and a desire for 'unpredictability' in the stories." Unpredictability. In Vogue. [TI]

'90s Supes Are Unstoppable; Christian Audigier Picks On Posh Spice

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:30:00 EDT

42-year-old Kristen McMenamy, whose deeply unconventional beauty shone in many of the most memorable fashion photographs of the early '90s, was chosen by Steven Meisel for the new cover of Italian Vogue. [FWD]

Michelle Obama Loves Fashion Again; Beckham Brings In New Designers For Denim Line

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Michelle Obama may have skipped the CFDAs, but she'll celebrate the National Design Awards at the White House on July 24. The winners, chosen by the Smithsonian and including Francisco Costa, will participate in events around Washington. [WWD]

Malkovich Does Menswear; Lagerfeld's Ballet Costume Gets Booed

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

John Malkovich has a clothing line. Who knew? His collection, branded Technobohemian, is actually the actor's second foray into fashion, he launched a line called Uncle Kimono in 2002. We hope his Milan show models all wear Malkovich masks. [WWD]

Michelle Obama To Receive Fashion Award; Salma To Do Skincare

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Michelle Obama will receive a CFDA award — but CFDA president Steve Kolb isn't certain she'll attend. "We'll do whatever we can to get her here, but the award isn't about getting her to come." [AP]

Slumdog Star Freida Pinto Makes Cover Of Indian Vogue

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:30:00 EST

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Freida Pinto looks fantastic on the March cover of Vogue India. [ONTD]

Oh, God: Pixie Geldof Gets Cover Of Italian Vogue

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:30:00 EST

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It's too early for this heartbreak. Pixie (Pixie!) Geldof got the March Italian Vogue cover. Have Franca Sozzani and Steven Meisel lost their minds? The cover line is "So young, so cool." So barf. [Telegraph]

Dolce & Gabanna's Domenico & Stefano Are Devout Designers

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:30:00 EST

Sometimes the morning brings good news: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are going to play Italian priests in the movie version of Nine, which was inspired by Fellini's 8 1/2. Priests! [Elle UK]

First, Lady GaGa Came For Your Pants, And You Said Nothing

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:30:00 EST

Women, gird your loins: Lady GaGa wants you to share her personal, pants-optional, control-top-hose-and-neon-and-sunglasses-at-night style of dress. Because in the future, everyone will have a clothing line. [Sassybella]

Ritchie & Rachel Are Frenemies Once More; Marc Jacobs Breaks Hearts

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:30:00 EST

Rachel Zoe and Nicole Ritchie hugged while cameras for Zoe's reality show rolled. Presumably they made up based on their shared love of airtime and handbags the size and price of compact cars. [WWD]

Ms. Obama: Oh, This Old Thing?

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:20:00 EST

Michelle Obama wore Tracy Feith yesterday. She has yet to warn any designer what she's wearing — which is kind of awesomely normal. It must be the best surprise one could get. [WWD]

Peaches Geldof Joins Sister Pixie In Attempt To Take Over Fashion Industry

Sadie Stein — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Rumored brat Peaches Geldof — sister of model Pixie — can add designer to her resume of insta-careers. "Designing for PPQ has been fun and inspiring. I've always loved their clothes, the way Amy can pull off the perfect arty dress over and over again. I love that my collection came out exactly as I wanted, blending new romanticisim with gothic undertones," quoth the VJ-bride-rich-person-It-Girl. [VogueUK]
Displaying their usual impeccable taste and penchant for dated trends, American Apparel suggests a bloodied Monica Seles costume. [American Apparel]
According to one manufacturer, Obama tees are outselling McCain 54.1 to 45.9 percent. [SeattlePI]
The crucial fashion designer demographic is, at least, solidly for Change. [WWD]
After punching, groping pilot, Hermes heir is allowed to fly. Well, after posting an additional mil in bail. [New York Magazine]

No, You Can't Have Suri Cruise's Shoes

Sadie Stein — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Suri Cruise's custom Roger Vivier flats: Cute, or creepy and decadent? "Bruno Frisoni, the creative director of the French luxury label and pal of Tom and Katie, made Suri her very own pair of iconic buckle flats (made famous by Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour)." Oh, and if you want your own toddler to look like a Parisian hooker? Sorry, they were a one-off. [People]
Paris Hilton continues her career as political satirist with some advice for Sarah Palin: "You've got a hot bod; don't keep it to yourself...Why wear a pantsuit when you can wear a swimsuit? Welcome to the Lower 49, girlfriend." Or maybe that wasn't satire. [New York Post]
Media reports that Gisele sends moola to her family in Brazil so now the fam are at risk for kidnapping. [Daily Express]
That Van Cleef & Arpels suit against Heidi Klum's jewelry line has been dismissed. [Sassybella]

Halle Berry Heroically Addresses Shortage Of Celebrity Perfumes

Sadie Stein — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Addressing the alarming shortage of celebrity fragrances, Halle Berry, who is releasing her own, proclaims: "It’s a real, true expression of who I am — I was involved in all aspects of making it." [WWD]
Oh, those wags at PETA! In another devastating jab at their fur-sporting nemeses, the animal rights wits have produced "Trollsen Twins" masks for us to wear on Halloween! "To complete the "Hairy Kate" and "Trashley" look, PETA recommends Starbucks, cigarettes and boho chic gear." [MollyGood]
Hey! Wanna go to the Viktor & Rolf show? It's online! (No, you still can't afford anything.) [NY Mag]
Kaiser Karl is coming to America! Specifically, Vermont. Quoth Lagerfeld, “I love it. It’s very much Emily Dickinson." [WWD]
Leighton Meester "does her part to end domestic violence" by walking in a celebrity fashion show. [People]

Olympic pole vaulter Jenn Stuczynski isn't...

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:20:00 EDT

Olympic pole vaulter Jenn Stuczynski isn't bothered by coach Rick Suhr chewing her out on camera after winning a silver medal, but she is upset by the public's reaction. On Saturday, Stuczynski defended her coach, explaining that the cameras didn't capture her asking Suhr what she'd done wrong, the fact that he was screaming over 91,000 fans, or their celebration afterwards. "I don’t ask for him to be a cheerleader,” Stuczynski said. “I don’t want him to carry pompoms and tell me I’m great when I’m not. That’s not the athlete I want to be. I don’t want the constant stroking of my ego. I want someone to be honest and fair. That wasn’t an attack, it wasn’t even criticism. It was the facts. That’s the way I took it." She added, "I’m 26 years old. I can think for myself. I’m a strong girl. My parents raised me to be strong and I was not even remotely sad that night." [The Buffalo News] More »

First Time Olympian's Coach Criticizes Her For Taking Silver

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EDT

On Monday night, U.S. pole vaulter Jenn Stuczynski, 25, came in second place to Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva, who took the gold while raising her own women's pole vaulting world record to 16 feet, 6 3/4 inches. You would think that Stuczynski's coach would be thrilled that she came in second only to Isinbayeva, who's won 14 consecutive major competitions since 2003. But, in the clip above, a mic picks up coach Rick Suhr chewing out Stuyczynski, saying "It's the same old, same old" and shrugging his shoulders dismissively. Even NBC's commentators are taken aback by his accusatory tone, asking "Didn't she just win the silver medal? Where's the joy?" Four years ago, Suhr spotted Stuczynski playing basketball for Roberts Wesleyan College and asked her to pick up the pole for the first time. Do you think he's being cruel, or just expressing his disappointment in a strange way? Jenn Stuczynski Athlete Bio [NBC Olympics] More »

Is Marc Jacobs Married Or Not!!!???

Sadie Stein — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Whom to believe?! Page Six? "Marc Jacobs is a newlywed. The designer and his hot Brazilian love, Lorenzo Martone, were married in a civil solidarity pact Sunday in France. "He's totally excited," said an insider. "He said he's head-over-heels in love with Lorenzo. His life is coming together now." Civil solidarity pacts were instituted in France in 1999, but they are not legally binding. Jacobs isn't taking his honeymoon yet - he's busy with his show for New York Fashion Week in September." [Page Six]
...or Perez Hilton?! "Despite erroneous reports to the contrary…Sources reveal exclusively to PerezHilton.com that design god Marc Jacobs and his hot new Brazilian boyfriend did not get married in Paris on Sunday. However, insiders close to the couple tell us that M.J. and Lorenzo Martone (pictured above) are "very happy" together." They're both such infallible sources! [Perez Hilton]
Model Jodie Kidd on being busted for drugs by the tabloids: "I was just someone minding their own business, plodding on in life. They had no need to do it because I'm not a bad person. I was very shocked. It was totally out of the blue," [Telegraph]

Your Clothes Are Not Made In America, Which Is Why You Can Afford Them

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

How much did you pay for the last item of clothing you purchased? Was it a bargain? As The New York Times reports: "As consumers adjust to soaring prices for gasoline, food, education and medical care, just about the only thing that seems a bargain today is clothes — mainstream clothes, anyway." Part of the reason stuff is so affordable? Most of it is made overseas. In a piece for Forbes, Lauren Sherman writes: "Unless you're a 19-year-old with a closet full of American Apparel items, it's very rare to see the words 'Made in the U.S.A.' stamped on the tag of your shirt." Even Coach bags are made in China. More »

Designer Divas Naomi Campbell And Sharon Stone Get Spanked

lesleyarfin — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Naomi Campbell has finally been charged for her April freakout at London's Heathrow airport. “Campbell is accused of three counts of assaulting a constable, one count of disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and one count of using threatening, abusive words or behavior to cabin crew, according to reports.” Her court date is set for June 20th; does anyone think that maybe a stint in juvie could set her straight? [The Guardian]
Christian Dior cosmetics spokesmodel Sharon Stone continues to pay for her ridiculous remarks regarding last week's earthquake in China: Dior is pulling all ads starring the Hollywood wackadoo "from all of the department stores and from all of China". Karma, baby! [NY Times]
Andre Leon Talley is returning to the Savannah College of Art and Design to speak at the school's May 31 commencement ceremony. Think he'll wear the "floor-length red satin robe and silver crown accented with red 'rubies'" this time around? [Paris Parfait]