Jezebel: Gucci

Designer Copies Last Year's Gucci Dress as if We Wouldn't Notice

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:25:00 EST

Here we have pictures of two dresses. One, on the left, was made by Gucci, shown on the runway last spring, and worn by Jennifer Lopez to last year's Met Ball. It's a bright pink halter-neck chiffon gown, with long, trailing ties at the neck that can be tied up almost any which way you want. There's a vertical slit running down the center of the bodice. The other, on the right, was made by Giambattista Valli, and shown on the runway in his Paris couture show yesterday. It's a bright pink halter-neck chiffon gown, with long, trailing ties at the neck that can be tied up almost any which way you want. There's a vertical slit running down the center of the bodice. More »

Gucci Spring 2012, For The Angry, Yacht-Owning Flapper In You

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:25:00 EDT

So many fashion weeks! Now it's Milan's turn, and things kicked off yesterday with a moody, sparkly presentation for Gucci. Time to channel your inner pissed-off Italian lady who cruises the Mediterranean on her yacht with a scowl on her face and the Charleston in her heart. More »

Did Gucci Defraud Rihanna Because She's Caribbean?

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:25:00 EDT

A former member of Gucci's legal team who is now suing the brand for racial discrimination alleges that once her boss found out Rihanna was from Barbados, he said that Gucci would find a way to bilk the star out of 30% of her fee for endorsing a line of accessories. "When [Gucci international tax counsel Stan] Sherwood discovered that Rihanna was from a Caribbean island," reads the lawsuit, "he told [complainant Josephine] Robinson to ‘tax the hell out of her' and find a way to allow Gucci to withhold 30 percent of her fee." Rihanna's ads for Gucci's "Tattoo Heart" collection bowed in 2008; she was paid an undisclosed fee for her services, but Forbes put her 2008 income at $15 million. Gucci denies Robinson's allegation. [NYPost] More »

Gucci Wants To Take You Dancing At Studio 54 This Fall

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:20:00 EST

Gucci designer Frida Giannini showed a fall collection that owes a heavy debt to the '70s. It includes chiffon dresses, bell-bottomed suits, and lots and lots of fedoras. More »

Does Oprah's New Sister Need To Be Approved By Gayle?

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST

As we know, Oprah found her long-lost sister. They laughed, they cried, they went on teevee and held hands. But what we don't know is how Oprah's BFF Gayle King feels about all this.

"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."

The Biggest Fashion Stories Of 2010

Jenna Sauers — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:44:00 EST

The fashion industry in 2010 was rocked by everything from untimely deaths to unlikely unionization efforts. Money, sexual harassment, suicide, and shocking resignations: here's what changed fashion this year. [NSFW] More »

Target Reneges On Promise To End Anti-Gay Donations

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:15:00 EST

After Target, which styles itself an LGBT-friendly employer, was caught giving thousands to rabidly anti-gay political candidates, it said it would stop. Well: Target has since given over $30,000 to anti-gay-rights candidates and causes. [The Awl]

Kate Middleton's Wedding Attire As Imagined By Designers Who Will Never Dress Her

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:15:00 EST

Who has a lot of opinions about what Kate Middleton should wear the day she becomes a princess? Designers, that's who! From Karl Lagerfeld, who favors "high boots," to Christian Lacroix, who designed an Elizabethan bodice, everyone has a fantasy. More »

Mila Kunis, The Other Black Swan Star, Covers Nylon

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:32:00 EST

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Mila Kunis, who's also in that movie about the ballet dancers or whatever, is Nylon's covergirl. "It's always trippy to walk into a room and be confronted with a life-size cardboard image of yourself," she joked at the party. [WWD]

Estée Lauder Signs Its First Black New Face In God Knows How Long

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:35:00 EST

Joan Smalls — a model whose career we've been tracking for years — bagged an Estée Lauder contract. The Puerto Rican's ads will debut next spring. "We are rejoicing in the importance of global beauty," said Aerin Lauder. [WWD]

Angelina Jolie Lends Her Name To Crazy-Expensive Jewelry

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:45:00 EST

Angelina Jolie is shilling fine jewelry again, with former Asprey executive Robert Procop. This black necklace she wore to a Salt premiere is one of their pieces. The jewels will be "priced individually," with proceeds going to Jolie's charity. [WWD]

Naomi Campbell Stars In Blasé Commercial For Russian Condo Complex

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

One of the perks of having an international supermodel for a girlfriend must be that you get to cast her in ads for your funny Moscow apartment development. Naomi Campbell's performance here seems more dutiful than inspired, however. [Copyranter]

Antoine Dodson Thoroughly Charming On Lopez Tonight

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:18:00 EST

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His hair looks amazing, his boots are adorable, his "I live!" is to die for. His new single, "Stupid, You So Dumb," drops soon. More »

Teens Protest Abercrombie & Fitch's Cologne-Filled Stores

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:34:00 EDT

Today, brave teenagers and students will protest Abercrombie & Fitch's Fifth Avenue flagship for pumping that hideous stench into all of its stores, and transforming them into retail hellscapes. They contend that the disgusting cologne is an environmental hazard. [StyleList]

And This Is How You Totally Dominate The Cover Of Vogue Paris

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:45:00 EDT

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Here's Russian model Natasha Poly, rocking brown hair and bright eyeshadow on the November cover of Vogue Paris. [@VogueParisLive]
Victoria Beckham Tweeted a super-close-up picture of her husband looking hunky and wearing a pair of her new sunglasses. [@victoriabeckham]

Michelle Obama Fundraises With Donna Karan, Pisses Off PETA

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:54:00 EDT

Michelle Obama wore Donna Karan to the $10,000-a-head fundraiser Karan threw her. PETA protested the event, because Karan uses fur, and PETA will do anything for a headline. "She is gorgeous and smart," said guest Diane von Furstenberg. [WWD]

McQueen's New Designer: "I Can't Try And Pretend To Be Him"

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:52:00 EDT

"His ideas came from everywhere. It was never about, ‘Oh let's look at the Seventies,'" says Sarah Burton. (Why, whoever could she mean?) "Lee was about feeling, and he was a storyteller. It has to come from within you." More »

Madonna To Expand Clothing Line, Try Her Hand At Lingerie

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:52:00 EDT

Madonna went to Macy's yesterday with Lourdes and her "muse" Taylor Momsen to launch her Material Girl juniors' line. But that's just the start of Madge's licensing deal: Expect separately branded, grown-up geared lingerie and workout clothes next. [WWD]

Gucci's "Intellectual" "Exotic" "Tribe" Mentality

Sadie Stein — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:07:00 EDT

Frida Giannini, Gucci's creative director, described the Spring collection as being for "modern amazons; an intellectual tribe of exotic women, seen through an urban lens." What this translates to, apparently, is "tribal" detailing, equestrian styles, and lots of color. More »

Lara Stone's Breasts Nab French Vogue Cover

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:47:00 EDT

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Paris Vogue's 90th anniversary issue is 622 pages. Lara Stone is, ahem, prominently featured. There's new photography from David Sims, Mert and Marcus, and Steven Klein, but the magazine also reprints archival work from the likes of Helmut Newton. [Fashionologie]

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]

Ubiquitous Bono Models For Vuitton With Wife Ali Hewson

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:50:00 EDT

Bono and Ali Hewson star in the newest of Louis Vuitton's "core values" ads. The couple, who were shot in South Africa, wear clothing by Edun, Hewson's sustainable fashion line. LVMH owns 49% of the brand. [WWD]

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:

American Apparel Is On Notice, Courtesy Of NY Stock Exchange

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:32:00 EDT

American Apparel has received yet another delisting warning from the New York Stock Exchange. The troubled company has been late filing its first two quarterly reports, and recently had its auditors quit. Its stock is currently trading at 0.71 [WWD]

Brangelina Wants To Dress Your Kids

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:37:00 EDT

A rumor has Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt starting a children's fashion line inspired by the sartorial choices of their kids, with the proceeds going to their Jolie-Pitt Foundation charity. [Hindustan Times]

Emily Blunt Politely Declines The Photoshop, Thanks

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:05:00 EDT

Emily Blunt told British Elle that Photoshop is over-used. "I don't like it when they stretch you out and make you all long and skinny. It makes you look like a Barbie. Who the hell looks like that?" [Elle UK]

Photoshop Crackdown Discussed In U.K.

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:34:00 EDT

"Children and young women should be informed about airbrushing, so they don't fall victim to looking at an image and thinking that anyone can have a 12in waist. It is so not possible," said Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone. [Guardian]

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]

Swimwear Week's Most Brilliant And Unfortunate Styles

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:15:00 EDT

Miami's annual festival of spray-tan and spandex, otherwise known as swimwear fashion week, packed up its bronzers and stiletto sandals yesterday. While there were some pretty suits, there was also a whole lotta fug. More »

Christy Turlington Hated The Catwalk

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Christy Turlington says, "There's nothing rewarding about modeling. It was a fun opportunity that allowed me to see the world but spiritually and intellectually there is nothing rewarding about the profession at all."

McQueen's First Collection Without McQueen

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:10:00 EDT

Since Gucci named Sarah Burton the new creative director of Alexander McQueen, the world that had so appreciated the late Scottish designer's talents has been waiting to see Burton's first move. More »

Lady Gaga May Not Have A Penis, But She Makes An Attractive Man

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Is Lady Gaga getting her butch on modeling for Vogue Hommes Japan under the pseudonym "Jo Calderone"? Nicola Formichetti styled — he works with Gaga regularly — and Nick Knight — ditto — published the pictures online. So. [ONTD]

Jersey Shore Stars Aim High; Vera Wang Designing Chelsea's Wedding Gown

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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JWOWW wants Snooki to collaborate on a sunglasses collection. "I'm a good designer, but she's great with ideas. She tells me…and I can put them on paper," said JWOWW. Also, JWOWW would like Lady Gaga to wear her swimsuits. [People]

American Apparel "On The Cusp Of A Total Collapse"; Every Jersey Shore Star Designs "Couture"

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:40:00 EDT

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American Apparel — plagued by debt, sales declines, production delays, and that discrimination kerfuffle — warned that its stock may be delisted. "American Apparel is unique because they're on the cusp of a total collapse," says one analyst. [MSNBC]

Evan Rachel Wood Gets Gucci; Noémie Lenoir Returns To Work

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Evan Rachel Wood will front an as-yet-unnamed Gucci fragrance. [WWD]
Noémie Lenoir is back at work. Ana Beatriz Barros tweeted this photo of herself and the French supermodel shooting for Russian Vogue. Lenoir reportedly attempted suicide last month. [TwitPic]

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]

Rachel Bilson Shills Sunglasses; Men's Wearhouse To Open Women's Store

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Rachel Bilson, the new Sunglass Hut "style director," posed for pictures in, you guessed it, sunglasses. "It's fun to wear [aviators] with something a little more dressy because it adds a little edge to your outfit," opines the actress. [People]

Lara Does Calvin Klein; Gaultier Wishes He'd Invented Condoms

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Calvin Klein confirmed Lara Stone is the new face of its main brand, Calvin Klein Jeans, and ck Calvin Klein for fall. Stone will walk no other runways, and appear in no other advertising campaigns for the fall season. [WWD]

Wintour Hates Jerk Chicken; PETA Is Pissed At Brooke

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Anna Wintour is going all NIMBY on restaurateur Serge Becker. Becker has a new Jamaican restaurant opening near Wintour's West Village townhouse, and she's warned him not to plan any parties there that might generate noise — or smells. [PX]