Jezebel: Hermes

This Is What A $7,000 Kelly Bag Looks Like Taken Apart

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:50:00 EDT

Swiss writer Jeroen van Rooijen uses a seam-ripper to take apart iconic fashion items. Here, from his book Zerlegt ("Dissassembled") is a picture of an Hermès Kelly bag. More »

Jane Birkin Uses Her Birkin Bag As A Cat Bed

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Jane Birkin, for whom the $5,000 Hermès tote was named, has only owned four Birkins in her lifetime. "I never have more than one bag at a time. I think one is already quite enough," she says. But they get a lot of use. "Any bag that's with me will take the same course as I will. It will take the same airplanes and will be squashed in the same way and will be used as a cushion in the airports. There's no fun in a bag if it's not kicked around, so that it looks as if the cat's been sitting on it — and it usually has. The cat may even be in it! I always put on stickers and beads and worry beads. You can get them from Greece, Israel, Palestine — from anywhere in the world. I always hang things on my bags because I don't like them looking like everyone else's." She's auctioning of the current Birkin to raise money for disaster relief in Japan. [Vogue UK] More »

Kate Moss And Jamie Hince Enter 19th Tabloid Betrothal

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

Supposedly, Kate Moss and Jamie Hince are engaged. According to tabloid reports, they were spotted leaving a jewelry store recently, so it must be true! Can't you see this is the body language of a newly engaged couple?

Gemma Ward Talks About Her Relationship With Heath Ledger For The First Time

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:44:00 EST

For the first time, Gemma Ward has publicly confirmed that she had a relationship with Heath Ledger. "I have taken a break from the media spotlight for the past few years and it was something spurred by Heath's death."

Inside Kimora Lee Simmons's Diamond-Filled "Satellite" Closet

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:05:00 EST

The hourglass Simmons keeps in her wardrobe is filled with "over 5000 little diamonds. And they're real." ("Over 5000 cubic zirconias" doesn't have the same ring.) This, her "satellite closet," she warns is only "a smaller version of the Mothership." More »

Get Ready For Snooki Jeans, Snooki Perfume, And Snooki Lingerie

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:30:00 EST

To further her plan for wold domination, Snooki — author, slipper-wearer, and cultural touchstone to millions — will soon be pimping a slew of licensed products, including jewelry (a NYE ball necklace!), clothing, and sunglasses. [NYPost]

Emmanuelle Alt May Be Carine Roitfeld's Successor At French Vogue

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:39:00 EST

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Stylist Emmanuelle Alt, Carine Roitfeld's longtime right-hand-lady, is said to be leading the field of candidates to take over as editor-in-chief, while editor/novelist Virginie Mouzat may still be under consideration. (We previously looked at both candidates in more depth.) [WWD]

Zoolander Sequel Really, Really, Really Happening

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:10:00 EST

Zoolander II news! Owen Wilson says he and Ben Stiller are at work on the the long-awaited sequel, which should be released in 2012. Wilson also says he wants Lady Gaga to make a cameo. [Monsters&Critics]

The World Is Chanel's Billboard

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

Chanel is apparently turning the Musée D'Orsay in Paris into a giant, sparkly, 2,890 square foot billboard for No. 5 perfume. We hope the museum is being rewarded handsomely for its services as a host for corporate messaging. [WWD]

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]

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]

Lesbian Model Infiltrates World-Famous Nude Calendar [NSFW]

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:45:00 EST

Karl Lagerfeld's Pirelli calendar is getting lots of press for his inclusion of Julianne Moore in the famous nude periodical, and for his introduction of naked men. But what's potentially more interesting is Lagerfeld's gender-bending depiction of Freja Beha Erichsen. More »

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]

Bloodsucking Insects Infest Juicy Couture

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST

After taking down Victoria's Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and Elle magazine, the dreaded bedbugs are now ensconced at the Fifth Avenue Juicy Couture store. We're picturing bedbugs in tiny velour tracksuits, talking on tiny pink bedazzled cell phones. [Gothamist]

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]

Lindsay Poses For Teen Oligarch Fashion Line

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

Lindsay Lohan is leaving rehab today for a very special reason: to shoot a campaign for Kira Plastinina, the bankrupt-but-now-revived fashion label designed by a Russian orange juice oligarch's teen daughter. Remember when Lindsay did campaigns for Miu Miu? [TMZ]

Proof That Ladymags Cater To Designers Who Advertise

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:35:00 EST

Here is an internal Harper's Bazaar document that lists the brands to feature in upcoming editorial spreads, ranked according to priority — and helpfully divided between "Advertisers" and "Non-Advertisers." This is how your ladymag sausage gets made. More »

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!!!

America's Next Top Model Judge Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

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Stylist and sometime America's Next Top Model judge Nolé Marin has been accused of sexual misconduct by a male model, who says that Marin fondled him at two photo shoots, and offered to kick-start his career in exchange for sex.

Why Courtney Love Matters

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EST

Courtney Love — stripper, actor, rock star, widow, drug addict, Nelson College for Girls alumna, deadbeat mom, author, litigant, blogger, vintage enthusiast, and all-around Bad Girl — is an individual who seemingly has an uncommon devotion to making bad choices. More »

Kardashian World Fashion Takeover Proceeding According To Plans

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:37:00 EDT

There is a surfeit of Kardashian-reated news this morning! The Sisters K have, variously, a newly opened store, a broken toe, a Christian Louboutin reaction quote regarding said injured digit, and a new credit card with their faces on it:

Today In Expensive Shit: The Hermès Helicopter

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:48:00 EDT

Sorry, it's actually l'Hélicoptère par Hermès. Price: $10 million. It shuttles between downtown Tokyo and Narita airport for $700. One way. First or business class travelers might be able to ride for free. Scarf not included. More »

Dov Charney Doesn't Want Your Help With American Apparel, Thank You

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT

American Apparel is struggling along. But in addition to its other problems, it is facing a "cash crunch." Dov Charney is reluctant to sell to more outside investors, however, because he wants to hold onto his 53% majority stake. [NYPost]

Isabella Blow's Widower Lashes Out At McQueen

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Detmar Blow on Alexander McQueen: "Money changed him and then drugs changed him. I remember reading of how he had flown his boyfriend somewhere for £130,000. What did Issie get? Some clothes. I find that quite shocking."

Bieber Perfume Will Smell Like Boy Sweat, Twitter

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Another reason to avoid Wal-Mart the Friday after Thanksgiving: Justin Bieber's foray into perfume, a unisex scent called My World, will be launching to much teenaged squealing. Bieber said over IM (natch) that he personally picked out the fragrance. [WWD]

Hermès: For The S&M-Loving Gaucho In Your Life

Sadie Stein — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:22:00 EDT

Hope you feel like some beef! Hermès took us to the cattleyards, and we don't just mean the leathah: from the hats to the chaps to the tough-gal attitude, we got the point: you used to make bridles. More »

Karl Lagerfeld Can School You In Algebra, Apparently

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:15:00 EDT

Alexa Chung says His Kaiserness Mr. Karl, The Gloved One "is actually really easy to talk to because he knows everything. So if you're stuck you just say, 'Um, tell me about Medieval times.'" [The Cut]

Anna's A Proud Mama, Tyra's Scared Of Fauna, And Fashion Week Looms!

Sadie Stein — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Anna Wintour's daughter, apparently a chip off the iceberg, runs things at home. Says mum,"Bee is in charge of assigning bedrooms, and heaven forbid you treat her poorly, or you'll find yourself sleeping in a closet." [Telegraph]
Fashion-Weekapalooza! [NY ]

Italian Vogue 3D Cover Stars Miranda Kerr And A Puppy

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:34:00 EDT

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Miranda Kerr nabbed the September Vogue Italia cover, which is her first. Shot by Steven Meisel, the cover and its accompanying editorial is in 3D. Kerr's Yorkie puppy, Frankie, shares the honors. Who can argue with a puppy? [Models.com]

Christina Hendricks As The Face Of London Fog

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:33:00 EDT

Etsy isn't the full extent of Christina Hendricks' modeling — she is the new face of London Fog. Previously, the company's campaigns have featured Tony Parker and Eva Longoria, and Gisele Bündchen, whose pregnancy the company Photoshopped out. [NYDN]

The Situation Previews His Tastefully Bedazzled Fashions

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Mike "The Designer" Sorrentino had his buddy Jonny "The Unit" Manfre model a bedazzled wifebeater from his soon-to-be-released "clothing" line. [Facebook]
Jackie O's triple-strand of faux pearls is up for auction, and may fetch as much as $55,000. [LATimes]

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."

Selfridges Takes Down Tasteless Alexander McQueen Hanging Display

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:38:00 EDT

Someone at Selfridges has a terrible eye. After suspending an Alexander McQueen dress from what looked like a hangman's noose, the U.K. department store chain Tweeted a non-apology-apology saying any offense caused was unintentional. The display has been removed. [CocoPerez]

Bellucci, Dolce, And Gabbana Take Rome

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Monica Bellucci, who gave birth just six weeks ago, Domenico Dolce, and Stefano Gabbana shot a La Dolce Vita-themed Martini Gold ad together in Rome. Stefano tweeted the whole thing. [Daily Mail, 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]

Karl And Claudia Do Blackface; Rihanna Might Book D&G

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

To fête the 60th anniversary of the German photography magazine Stern Fotografie, Karl Lagerfeld shot six different covers featuring Claudia Schiffer. We could have done without the blackface one and the yellowface one. [SB]

Lady Gaga Talks Music And Fashion; Plus-Size Models In French Marie Claire

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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Lady Gaga spent two hours answering questions live online. "I need fashion for my music, and I need music for my fashion," she said. [SHOWStudio]
That Gaga: Always destroying her Birkins. [Fashin]

McQueen Names New Designer; Gaultier Out At Hermès

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Sarah Burton, who has worked for Alexander McQueen since 1996, was named its new creative director. Cathy Horyn came out in support of Burton as a potential McQueen successor in March. Burton was previously head of women's wear. [WWD, Telegraph]

Proof That Anna Wintour Knows Joy; Plus-Size Models Protest Fashion Week

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 06 May 2010 12:40:00 EDT

The Met Ball may be more fun than we ever imagined — most parties are after everyone is wasties! Here's Anna Wintour, almost smiling. And dancing with P. Diddy. Wait, is Katy Perry crowd-surfing or just on a table? [VillageVoice]

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]