Jezebel: fashion zoe

Jennifer Garner, Rachel Zoe's First Celebrity Client, Talks Fashion

Tracie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:40:00 EDT

It's official: Rachel Zoe has totally won me over. I think this is the first time in the history of reality shows that putting yourself out there can actually change people's perception of you for the better. (Other than the first season of The Osbournes.) And say what you want about Zoe, but the woman knows her shit. The fact that big-time celebs were willing to be interviewed for her dinky reality show to laud her taste and sense of humor is a testament to how well-liked she must be. Last night's finale of The Rachel Zoe Project showed the pinnacle of her work year — the Oscars. Her first client, Jennifer Garner — whom I can't remember ever seeing on "Worst Dressed" lists — was set to present at the awards, so her outfit was extra important. In the clip above, Jennifer gives a funny description of what Oscar day is like.

Rachel Zoe's Assistant Is Cruel And Unusual

Tracie — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:00:00 EDT

If you've been following The Rachel Zoe Project, then you know all about her assistant Taylor, a girl with messy bleached hair, heavy eyeliner, and huge chip on her shoulder. She seems like a competent enough employee, but the way that she talks to people — particularly to her coworker Brad — is so harsh that it's hard not to redirect the annoyance and hatred she projects back on to her. On last night's episode, Rachel decided that she wanted to throw a last minute party for her 10-year wedding anniversary, right in the middle of Oscars week. It certainly seemed like an annoying task that she wanted help with, but aren't all assisting tasks annoying? It's kind of unbelievable the way that Taylor reacts to Rachel's request. Clip above.

Rachel Zoe Has A "Spending Problem"

Tracie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EDT

The bone that a lot of people like to pick with Rachel Zoe is that she represents the exact kind of consumerism, greed and irresponsible spending that has gotten our economy into the shitstorm it's in right now. On last night's episode of The Rachel Zoe Project, Rachel went on a vintage shopping spree, and while the final tally wasn't revealed, it must've been in the high five digits. She secretly charged it to her husband's credit card, and when the credit card company called him to verify the charge, he got pissed. She said that it's not a problem because "the beauty of credit cards is that you can pay later." So does this mean that she's living hand-to-mouth? Clip above.

Rumors And Mean Websites Make Rachel Zoe Weep

Tracie — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Seeing someone cry about a blog post written about them hurts my heart really badly. I'm not being facetious. On last night's episode of The Rachel Zoe Project, Rachel went to fashion week in NYC and was featured on a number of blogs that covered the shows, since she's a prominent front row figure at such events. One of the blog posts, from New York magazine, brought Rachel to tears, even though I've seen far worse stuff written about her (including content and comments on this site). No amount of "You need to have a thicker skin" or "They're just jealous" makes one feel any better in these situations. In the clip above, Rachel talks about the rumors that she distributes diet pills from Mexico to her clients so that they will look better in clothes.

Rachel Zoe Goes Back To The Time She Was A Twenty-something Blushing Bride

Tracie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:00:00 EDT

While I'm not fond of people being cruel about others' looks, it has been widely-suggested that Rachel Zoe rose to fame looking a bit…weathered. I only mention it because on last night's Rachel Zoe Project, she discussed her wedding to her husband, investment banker Roger Berman, 12 years ago, which — if Wikipedia can be trusted about the year of her birth — would have made her about 25 years old, which was hard for me to imagine. In the clip above, she discusses how she picked her wedding dress (Isaac Mizrahi), and we get to see a couple shots of her as a young bride.

The Rachel Zoe Project: Zoe-isms

Tracie — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:40:00 EDT

The Rachel Zoe Project premiered last night. Two things were shocking: 1. Her assistant, Taylor, is a terrifying, intimidating bitch. 2. Rachel seems to be a really nice person with relatable anxiety issues. Also, she's so fucking catch phrase-y. Her faves seem to be the violent "kills it," "I die," and "shut it down," which she at times softens with "loves it," with a slice of "bananas" in between. Above is a clip of all of her Zoe-isms.

Celeb Stylist Rachel Zoe Gets Humanized In New Reality Show

Tracie — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

A 20-minute preview of The Rachel Zoe Project, the Bravo reality show about the celebrity stylist, has leaked on online — and it's good. And here's the thing: She's actually really likable, which is kind of a difficult task to pull off on a reality show, which can make anyone, particularly someone who is already so despised, look bad. Admittedly, I went into that preview ready to rip her to shreds, but all I can come up with is the Nomi Malone mantra of she "doesn't suck." Zoe actually seems like a great, fair boss, a hard, passionate worker, and — oddest of all — funny. I do have one backhanded compliment to dish out though: The low-res of the clip above is an attractive look for her.

FABTV: 21 Minutes With The Rachel Zoe Project [FabSugar]