A 'Common Bitch' Who Made It: The Story of Kate Moss and Corinne Day
The following is excerpted from Maureen Callahan's new book, Champagne Supernovas.
These Genius Earrings are Hiding a Grosstastic Secret
Fashion: It's quirky, it's fun, it's whimsical while also serious and very frightening. Whenever I think of fashion, I think of Nina Garcia sternly lecturing me about my love for the color green. Meadham Kirchhoff are a little bit more conceptual. (And gross.) (And Awesome.)
Oscar de la Renta, for the Sugary Sweet Country Club Princess in You
Spring 2015, as far as Oscar de la Renta is concerned, is much like the Spring of the mid-fifties: Fit-and-flare shapes, pretty-as-a-picture pastel hues, and a general sense of optimism.
Carolina Herrera, for the Sophisticated Patron of the Arts in You
Carolina Herrera's Spring 2015 collection — shown yesterday at New York Fashion Week — is beautiful and graceful, with a modern twist.
Tracy Reese, for the Romantic Garden Party Glamour Girl in You
New York Fashion Week marches on, and yesterday, Tracy Reese presented her Spring 2015 collection, which had plenty of lush botanical prints, shimmery sequins and some whisper-light sheers.
Chanel Fashion Show Thieves Thwarted, the Internet Does Not Rejoice
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Karl Lagerfeld hosted Chanel's recent fashion show in a fabulous market, one with designers teas and other items that would probably fetch bank on eBay. But if you were hoping to snag some Chanel swag from Lagerfeld’s latest foray into luxury grocery-cum-fashion shows, we regret to inform you that your dreams are…
J. Mendel, for the Frosty Social-Climbing Starlet in You
Despite the copious amounts of fur in the fall 2014 collection from J. Mendel, there's something cold about the designs. Pretty, but not a ton of joie de vivre. That said: If you like filmy gowns and plush coats, this one's for you.
Ralph Lauren, for the Olivia Pope on a Fancy Ski Vacation in You
While the fall 2014 collection shown today by Ralph Lauren doesn't contain a ton of new ideas, the ensembles — slinky column gowns, sleek power suits, fluffy chubby jackets and luxe tailored coats Olivia Pope would die for — are really freaking beautiful.
First-Ever Model in Wheelchair Featured at New York Fashion Week
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Dr. Danielle Sheypuk made history last week, becoming the first model in a wheelchair to grace a New York Fashion Week runway.
Solange Knowles and Anna Kendrick Are Fashion Week BFFs
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Solange Knowles (4th L) and Anna Kendrick (2nd R) attends the Milly By Michelle Smith fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014 at The Salon at Lincoln Center on February 10, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
Donna Karan Uses 'Real People' in DKNY Runway Show
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Donna Karan celebrated New York by using "real people" in her DKNY runway show on Sunday. As opposed to the animatronic cyborgs that have permeated the modeling industry who feed off designer clothes to fuel their bloodlust before the impending invastion of Earth, I guess.
Joe Jonas Is Blogging About Fashion Week
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While his brother Kevin is off having a baby/renting out his house on Airbnb and his other brother Nick is taking endless shirtless selfies (never stop, Nick), Joe Jonas has moved on from his debaucherous young lifestyle and decided to write a diary about his experiences during New York Fashion Week for New York …
Attention Gate Crashers: Technology May've Ruined Fashion Week
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Forget Sochi, the real competition began today and it’s called gate-crashing New York Fashion Week parties. The only problem is, for folks who aren’t on the guest list, life just got a little tougher thanks to apps like Fashion GPS and ZFace, which is part of Zkipster.
Farewell to a Fashion Critic: Cathy Horyn's Greatest Hits
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New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn resigned Friday, mere days before New York Fashion Week begins. WHAT?! The fashion world has been rocked to its very core.
Serkan Cura, for the Exhibitionist Theater Nerd Drama Queen in You
If you're the girl who's always learning Clytemnestra/Black Swan/Ophelia/Antigone/Queen of the Night/Medea monologues despite the fact that you weren't even cast in the damn show, this one's for you.
Elie Saab, for the Breathtaking, Oscar-Winning Ethereal Beauty in You
One word to describe the dreamy, floaty, stunning haute couture gowns in the Elie Saab collection shown in Paris today: GORGEOUS.
Kanye West Debuts Second Collection for A.P.C. With Lengthy Speech
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Kanye West debuted his second capsule collection over the weekend at A.P.C.'s headquarters in Paris. Presenting six different menswear looks, Kanye first gave a five minute monologue, with some confusing analogies, about how he wishes that people would see him as more than just the best rapper in the world.
Dior Haute Couture, for the Fragile Modern-Day Princess in You
Often a dress is described as "breezy" when it's lightweight and moves with the air. But at the Dior Haute Couture show in Paris today, the models could literally feel a breeze — all the dresses had freakin' holes in 'em.
Versace Couture, for the Domineering Space-Age Sexbot in You
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It's Couture Week in Paris, and last night, Donatella Versace presented a Versace Couture show for Spring 2014 that was just what you'd expect: slinky, sexy, skin-baring, leggy, fur-covered, sparkly and bold.
London Fashion Week: The Future of Menswear Is Feminine
Even if you consider yourself open-minded, some of the pieces from the Autumn/Winter mens' fashion week 2014 collections in London may give you pause.