Gaze Upon the Wild and Wondrous Styles of Bridal Fashion Week
Bridal Fashion Week, where several designers unveil their wedding finery for the upcoming fall, just drew to a close here in New York City. Take a peek at the styles you'll be seeing at weddings for months to come. Piles and piles of tulle! Flower crowns! Hemlines that would make a showgirl blush!
Monique Lhuillier, for the Romantic, Optimistic Vampire in You
On Saturday, Monique Lhuillier presented her Fall 2014 collection as part of New York Fashion Week, and although there were a couple of white, frothy frocks, there was lots of black: Lacy black, black net, black feathers, and a sweeping black cape with crimson embroidery.
Monique Lhullier's Gowns Leave Audience Gasping In Awe
Monique Lhuillier designs for the red carpet, so it's no wonder that the the front row was propped up with boldfaces scouting for awards season. Or that, by the end, the crowd's wonder was audible.
American Apparel Is On Notice, Courtesy Of NY Stock Exchange
- 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]
Anna's Political Ambitions; What Lindsay Likes, Lindsay Takes
- Waiting, with Diane Von Furstenberg, for Mayor Bloomberg to arrive in Queens, Anna Wintour said, "If he doesn't show, Diane and I will run on a joint ticket and take over the city." Was that a...joke? Then Lindsay Lohan stole.
Project Runway: No One Wants Chicken Thighs
On last night's episode, the designers had two days and $100 to create an outfit for Rebecca Romijn, who was pregnant with twins. Malvin's ensemble was based on the old dilemma: "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"
New Ads Help Keira, Posh & Becks Make Rent; Kate Gosselin's Clothing Line On Hold
- Posh and Becks are in an underwear ad, together! David seems to be deep in thought, perhaps pondering the wisdom of letting Armani give him hair that belongs on a Lego newscaster. Narrate Victoria's inner monologue in the comments! [Telegraph]
Why Are The Germans Being So Mean To "Heavy" Heidi Klum?
- German fashionisto: "She's is no runway model. Heidi Klum is simply too heavy and has too big a bust. And she always grins so stupidly. That is not avant-garde - that is commercial." Me-ow! [VogueUK]
New Beckham/Armani Briefs Advertisement Debuts
- Before we tackle today's inevitable layoffs, liquidations and bankruptcies, look at David Beckham. Look at semi-naked David Beckham. In his very important new Emporio Armani ad. Why, good morning to you, Dave. [People]
What Michelle Obama Should Wear To The Inauguration
Today, Style.com ran sketches for Michelle Obama's inaugural wardrobe by designers Derek Lam, Vena Cava, Doo.Ri and more Fashion Fund winners. Which means: more styles for everyone to choose from!
Model Sues Google After Random Blogger Calls Her "Old Hag"
- Versace model Liskula Cohen is suing Google after a blogger called her a "skank" and "old hag." Cohen hopes the defamation suit will unmask the mudslinger. [New York Daily News]
Urban Outfitters Pulls Prop 8 Tee; Continues To Sell Crap
- Pseudo-alt schlockmeisters Urban Outfitters have pulled a tee from their California stores bearing the words "I Support Same Sex Marriage," while presumably continuing to carry shirts that say "Lebowski 08." Urban remains unrepentant. [Racked]
- Can you stand it? Probably: Now you can see the full ten minutes of Karl…
Designer, Animal Activist Russell Simmons Likes Cuddly Creatures, But Not That Much
- Russell Simmons may be vegan but admits, "my clothes are not especially animal-friendly." [BlackBook]
- In a somehow perfect/distasteful marriage, Gwen Stefani and L.A.M.B. will be designing the uniforms for W Hotel employees. [Portfolio]
- We've been burned by Target's accessories collabs before, but hopes are running…
Fashion Show: Monique Lhuillier
When you think Monique Lhuillier, you think "pretty dresses," and she rarely disappoints. Sure, there were the few obligatory 80s silhouettes, a dash of jet-set resort, but there's a reason the Filipina designer is a Big Name in Bridal: her gowns are unabashedly romantic, Grace Kelly-worthy confections. Thing lace,…
Suddenly, Disney Bridal Doesn't Look So Bad
The latest season of bridal shows began on Friday, and already we are mildly concerned with what we see. While really big name Badgley Mischka is, um, one of the really biggest names in this market, I found the whole collection to be 1) ugly 2) dated and 3) kitschy. Seriously, the Disney bridal dresses looked better…
