• christian siriano

    From Frenzied To Fierce: Behind The Scenes With Christian Siriano

    Friend-of-Jezebel Brad Walsh, whom we have hired in the past to photograph shows during Fashion Week, happens to have a very talented boyfriend: Christian Siriano, the winner of the fourth season of Project Runway — and the show's youngest winner. Twenty-two year-old Christian showed his Spring 2009 collection last week, and Brad was there, from beginning to end. He's put together some images (and words) for us. The dresses, the shoes, the hair, the drama — with no tickety-tack hot tranny mess, after the jump. More »
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    Comment by lalaland13: And this is one reason why I'm not watching PR this season. I can't see it getting any better, in... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • black models

    Some Designers Still Don't Feel Like Using Black Models

    New York Fashion Week may be over, but a few media outlets have kept an eye on how many black models walked in the shows, much like we did last season. Diane von Furstenberg, president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, sent a letter to designers, urging them to seek diversity when casting models. Reuters reports that though von Furstenberg used many black models on her runways — as did Tracy Reese and DKNY — there were still some labels for which only one — or no — black models were used. More »
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    Comment by kelsium: The moral of the story here is that DVF is the shit. Okay, so that's not the moral. This is... 8 Responses | Other threads

  • badgley mischka

    Fashion Show: Badgley Mischka

    20 years into their collaboration, Mark Badgley and James Mischka are still turning heads with their commitment to pure glam. While the current collection kept the voltage high, the gowns on parade skewed a bit lighter and rather less sparkly than in the past - albeit still with a serious emphasis on 1980s excess. The parade of impeccably-groomed models embodied flawless glitz and sported looks that made no bones about the jet-setting lifestyles of the clothing's intended audiences. It's good to see these red carpet fixtures (the gowns, not the guys) keeping the flame alive. Click on the image at left to see the gallery. More »
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    Comment by TheJerseyDevil: Badgely Mischka is much like Valentino is the sense they know exactly what their mission is, and they execute it... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • donna karan

    Fashion Show: Donna Karan

    Donna Karan has made her name on a relaxed, sophisticated aesthetic that blends comfort with artistry. This signature collection was no exception, bringing us a parade of flowy, body-conscious pieces that scream rich bohemian in an an appealingly muted palette, with a few soft menswear-inspired pieces as a gentle nod to the current vogue in 8os power dressing. It's classic DK, but at the end of the day, that's probably what her customer wants! Click on the image at left to see the gallery. More »
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    Comment by yellow_dog: Pretty boring stuff. I don't think she could win Project Runway. And the boring factor was increased by the selection of... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • Project Runway season 5

    Inside The Tent At The Project Runway Fashion Show

    Hey guys: We've got some random shots from inside the tents at the Project Runway fashion show this morning: See Leanne, Jerell, Blayne, Jay McCarroll, Suede and more. More »
    09/12/08
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    By Dodai

    Comment by YorubaGirl (nee MakeLoveToTheJudgesWithYourEyes): Heidi looks fab in that dress. Anyone know if it's RM? 3 Responses | Other threads

  • Project Runway season 5

    Project Runway Fashion Show: Leanne

    Twenty-seven year-old Leanne hails from Yuba City, California, although she was born and raised in Portland. She's a graduate of FIDM in San Francisco and calls her line "Leanimal." When she walked out onto the runway this morning at Bryant Park, it was clear that the crowd loved her: She received a warm round of applause; and people were clapping as her garments came down the catwalk, as well. Her collection — almost entirely in blue and cream — is really in a different league. It's structured, yet ethereal; dreamy, but defined; whimsical yet wearable. She toys with ideas and shapes and repeats themes but twists them so that each piece is completely different, fresh and new. And, in a word: Gorgeous. You know you want to see for yourself! The show starts after the jump. More »
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    Comment by I, Zombie Normal: Comparing this to Suede's collection, it's like the Goofus and Gallant of fashion. 8 Responses | Other threads

  • tadashi shoji

    Fashion Show: Tadashi Shoji

    Japanese designer Tadashi Shoji has stated that his goal "is to design classic clothing with a democratic price point that woman can wear regardless of age, body type, or season." That's certainly refreshing, and from what you can see in the Spring collection, about half true! The line seemed split between sharp, architectural pieces crafted with origami-like precision, and softer, drapier evening wear that, while less intellectually engaging, is certainly the more wearable component, especially in the same palate of neutrals, with the occasional jolt of cobalt or puce. More »
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    Comment by cloryfreeborn: The website within a website thing is making me feel sick. That blue dress sure looks airy and wearable... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • Project Runway season 5

    Project Runway Fashion Show: Korto

    Originally from Liberia, Korto went to fashion school in Canada. But now she lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with her husband and daughter. This morning when she presented her collection at Bryant Park, she said she was inspired by nature, and there certainly were a lot of green dresses on the runway. But Korto's genius is in the details, and while you may not be able to tell in the pictures, she folded, pleated and twisted her rich fabrics in interesting ways to create a series of hot, tropical looks. Check it out: The show starts after the jump. More »
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    Comment by peperony and chease: Korto's collection reminds me of an earthier version of Chloe's. Why is Bianca seemingly the most successful ANTM alum? I couldn't... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • zac posen

    Fashion Show: Zac Posen

    Is Zac Posen still considered a "wunderkind" at 27? I guess he is, given that after only six years in the spotlight he's one of the most celeb-beloved and established designers on the scene. Normally he's known for his tailoring, but this collection went in a different direction entirely. There was some definite weirdness - padding (which actually made the models look voluptuous), plastic, metal decoration - but some of the evening wear and the bombshell-ish animal prints were just completely glam. See if you don't flip over that sea green gown! Click on the pic at left to see the entire gallery. More »
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    Comment by ilovemaps: Zac Posen is 27?!? Jesus, what have I done with my life...? 1 Responses | Other threads

  • Project Runway season 5

    Project Runway Fashion Show: Kenley

    Twenty-five year-old Kenley from Pompano Beach, Florida is the daughter of a tugboat captain and the youngest of three girls. This morning when presenting her collection at Bryant Park, Kenley said she was inspired by Alice In Wonderland and had designed her "dream wardrobe." She played with ruffles, feathers, color and volume — showing skirts both full and sleek. Quirky party dresses for girls who like to play dress-up! Judge for yourself: The show starts after the jump. More »
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    Comment by ammre: I love fascinators. I want them to in super style asap, because I want to wear huge ones. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • Project Runway season 5

    Project Runway Fashion Show: Joe

    Hailing from Detroit, Michigan and being the show's only straight guy, Joe has actually worked at Bugle Boy and Ralph Lauren. His collection is inspired by "Americana," which means bustiers and skirts in denim and leather, with turquoise belts. Kind of like Ralph Lauren or Tommy Hilfiger 16 years ago. Even if his pieces were not terribly innovative, they were quite wearable. The leather bustiers had interesting details. There is a woman who's the perfect audience for some of this stuff, and her name is Jessica Simpson. But that's just my opinion: Judge for yourself. The show starts after the jump! More »
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    Comment by SnowWhitesLegacyofLies: Would I wear most of it? No. But, at least his collection is cohesive...it's an actual collection. It may not... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • model.live

    Vogue's Model.Live Sets New Online Series Record For Time Taken To Jump The Shark

    The latest episode of Model.Live could not have been a greater disappointment. After teasing us with promises of uncensored, unguarded behind-the-scenes dish, Vogue's reality series finally reaches New York Fashion Week — and dissolves into a simpering collection of jump-cuts and runway footage and generically exciting music. If there was ever a time I'd be willing to tolerate jaunty, more or less harmless fashion boosterism, now would be it; but I'm unhappy to be left contemplating empty-headed B-roll of the city that looks spliced from Project Runway and not much else of substance. More »
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    Comment by bansaiiiiii: Did anyone else count four cabs rolling by behind that model? 1 Responses | Other threads

  • Project Runway season 5

    Project Runway Fashion Show: Suede

    On the Bravo site, Suede claims his "fashion must" is a "great hoodie." This "edgy" and "alternative" designer from Seven Hills, Ohio presented a collection at Bryant Park this morning that was pretty much just like cotton candy: Sugary, pink and tacky. Some of the ideas — like kicky little car wash skirts or frothy tulle party dresses — were fun, in theory, but none of it seemed to fit or flatter. Judge for yourself: The show starts after the jump. More »
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    Comment by Penny: Is his mentor Jessica McClintock? 7 Responses | Other threads

  • Project Runway season 5

    Project Runway Fashion Show: Jerell

    Jerell was the first Project Runway contestant to show a collection this morning at Bryant Park. He is a former model from Houston, Texas, and his collection was sequin-heavy, with layers of sheer tulle. There were some stripes and some jackets that added a military or pirate vibe, but the final gown at the end — a whipped cream confection with yards of tulle peeking from underneath — was the best piece. Judge for yourself: The show begins after the jump! More »
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    Comment by bria: Damnit damnit damnit. I didn't know who the final 3 were yet. 22 Responses | Other threads

  • calvin klein

    Fashion Show: Calvin Klein

    Calvin Klein, as we all know, is renowned for his classic minimalism. Francisco Costa's spring line was distinctively CK, but not necessarily his most wearable: it was aggressively architectural, and while some of the origami-like pieces, in their muted white, nude and cobalt palette, were very pretty, others just looked like stiff silk faille boxes plunked on top of incidental bodies: read, not exactly flattering. What say you, friends? Click on the picture at left to see the gallery. More »
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    Comment by Mafalda para Presidente: His intention was obviously to create more fashionable hospital gowns. Because that's what most of those dresses look like.... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • new york fashion week

    Work It! The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Of New York Fashion Week

    As everyone knows, the best action at Fashion Week doesn't happen on the runway. So we bring you a GBU from yesterday's tents! It's hard to say exactly what the dress code is for fashion shows, since some people wear cocktail dresses at 9 am. What's not hard to say is that some fashionistas look like total ass, which, it's true, might be a dress code memo I didn't get. And it's gotta be hard to figure out who you're going to wear when you're hitting several high-profile shows in a day, so you have to feel for them. Tinsley Mortimer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Aubrey O'Day, Joy Bryant, and some seriously awesome dandies — after the jump! More »
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    Comment by fluxus flucker: Bernadette Peters can wear whatever she wants: She's a beautiful, talented actress of stage and screen. I think she's working that... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • Project Runway season 5

    Live From New York: The Project Runway Fashion Show & The Case Of The Missing J. Lo

    This is it! The moment every Project Runway designer dreams of: a moment in the spotlight during Fashion Week at NYC's Bryant Park. Who will show a collection? Who is an actual finalist? Who is a decoy? Where is Jennifer Lopez??? The live blog begins after the jump. More »
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    Comment by MisterHippity: Folks, all the designers left on the last-broadcast episode alway show at Bryant Park. That way, they don't give away... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • rebecca taylor

    Fashion Show: Rebecca Taylor

    I was gonna live-blog this for ya, but that's kind of hard to do when you're in "standing seating" and sort of overwhelmed by how young the models are! I read the designer's description of "The Rebecca Taylor girl for Spring 2009" as "a bohemian world traveler...she mixes her inherited couture pieces from her French actress mother with great finds gathered from exotic locations around the globe." If one of those locations was "1985" I guess I can see that! Because there were several flat-out 80s animal prints along with the more expected romantic boho flowing shapes and dainty florals. Rebecca Taylor is a super-girly designer, and the flowy, flirty pieces were my favorites. What say you, kids? Post-jump! More »
    09/11/08
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    Comment by anibundel: I feel like I'm somehow betraying my moral standings by saying this but: THOSE BLUE SHOES. I WANT... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • modelslips

    In Which Tatiana Discovers That Fashion Week Is Kind Of Great

    I realize I use these column inches more often than not to write about the drawbacks of being a model — the situations and encounters that make me feel, as casting superagent James Scully said earlier this summer, “Like [a] greyhound we plan to shoot after a race.” Today is a little different. More »
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    Comment by Pope John Peeps II: I realize I use these column inches more often than not to write about the drawbacks of being a model Yes.... 18 Responses | Other threads

  • anna sui

    Fashion Show: Anna Sui

    Born in Detroit to immigrant parents — her mother a painter, her father an engineer who graduated from The Sorbonne in Paris — Anna Sui's first runway show was in 1991. Some seventeen years later, she's still known for mixing girly and quirky and her love of flea markets is reflected in her upbeat, funky designs. For Spring 2009, Sui drew inspiration from handmade "ethnic" clothing — at various times, items from the collection seemed like they could be Polish, Chinese, Indian, African, Mexican or Spanish. A traveling gypsy show for modern women on the go? You be the judge: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
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    Comment by The Hand-Walking Queer (texascrude): 6 Responses | Other threads

  • milly

    Fashion Show: Milly

    Last year, the New York Times ran a spectacularly obnoxious Styles piece about being "downgraded" by economic necessity from big-name designers to "minor talents." One fashionista writes, “Last summer I had to buy a dress for an engagement party, and I actually bought a Milly — a Milly. Four years ago, I would have sawed off my left pinky toe before considering such a purchase.” Ever since, I've felt protective of Michelle Smith's line, and its pretty, 60s-inspired clothes. Yeah, maybe she's not setting the world on fire with Spring 09; maybe early-60s tailoring is done to a turn and boho chic's been pretty much beaten into the ground by Tory Burch, but the clothes on the Milly runway, if not exactly barrier-breaking, are frequently pretty, good for lots of bodies, and things I'd be happy to wear - if I could "upgrade" to them, that is. What say you? More »
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    Comment by Princess Leela: See, for me, this Milly collection falls into the category of "I don't get why it would cost anywhere near... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • doo ri

    Fashion Show: Doo.Ri

    Thirty-six year old Doo Ri Chung is known for her "smart, slouchy sophistication." Before winning some cash from the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund a couple of years ago, she'd been working out of the basement of her parents’ New Jersey dry-cleaning store. For Spring 2009, her collection is fairly simple: Despite some interesting, droopy pants, her strength is in dresses. Whether drenched in color, embellished with sequins or left deceptively neutral, all of her frocks have an easy, just-throw-it-on appeal that jibes with the way women like to get dressed. Judge for yourself: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
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    Comment by Miss Smith Drank Your Vodka: I would rock that blue dress so hard. Concern though - here dresses are giving the modelz curves where I know... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • oscar de la renta

    Fashion Show: Oscar de la Renta

    Born in the Dominican Republic, educated in Spain, trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and friends with the late Diana Vreeland, Oscar de la Renta is basically a legend in his own time. His designs are always poised, refined, classic, elegant and timeless, and his collection for Spring 2009 absolutely delivers. These are incredibly sophisticated, lady-like visions for women of class and rank. Fit for a First Lady! The hardest part when looking through the strapless gowns is deciding which is the most divine. Judge for yourself: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
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    Comment by Red-headed bookworm: Wow, just...wow. So beautiful. Trully what couture should be. I'm not a flowery, pink person but that dress is just... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • new york fashion week

    Fashion Show: Marchesa

    If you're feeling like a dose of fantasy, then Georgina "Mrs. Harvey Weinstein" Chapman is your woman. Her latest collection for Marchesa alternates between sleekly romantic Grecian and a lacy, voluminous, Flamenco-scented little girl's dream come true. (Well, a sophisticated little girl who likes black.) You can totally see why any billionaire bride would choose a Marchesa — they're literally showstopping. Click the picture at left to view the gallery. More »
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    Comment by sarah.of.a.lesser.god (aka Mrs. BrutallyHonestHobbit): Seriously love these...can I get Georgina Chapman to design my wedding gown? 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nanette lepore

    Fashion Show: Nanette Lepore

    Born in the Midwest, Nanette Lepore traveled a lot with her family as a kid and says it gave her a "gypsy spirit." This is reflected in her clothes, which have a detailed chicness one would associate with an international line. For Spring 2009, Nanette Lepore's collection was heavy on the florals, shown with muted stripes and ruffles. The monochromatic pieces seemed stronger, but judge for yourself: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
    09/10/08
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    Comment by Buffalo_Gal: I wnat that coat, but need to provide my child with food and shelter. Oh well. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • new york fashion week

    Fashion Show: Michael Kors

    In his Spring 09 show, Top American Designer Michael Kors channeled Miami retiree. No, seriously: the models are wearing sun visors. And while a great many of the crisp looks on display were unabashedly, wildly frumpy, there were moments of great charm. Almost to a look, though, you can just see these on a well-turned-out, cosmpolitan Grandma who comes up to New York to see museum exhibits and takes her grandkids to Europe when they turn ten. More »
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    Comment by rednrowdy: the clothes are fine, but i am kind of hating the makeup on that one blonde - i wonder if... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • halston

    Fashion Show: Halston

    Roy Halston Frowick, born in 1932, died in 1990. In the mid to late '70s, his designs were extremely popular amongst the jet set Studio 54 types like Bianca Jagger and Anjelica Huston. This Spring 2008 collection, designed by an "in-house team" after head designer Marco Zanini was fired in July, is very clearly Vintage Halston. The shape of every piece is long, lean, languid, drapey and right out of a discotéque. The colors, however, are very Now: Persimmon, cobalt, rose petal. The combination of energetic colors and lounge-y clothing evokes a detached, international cool. Judge for yourself: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
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    Comment by labeled: Also, the coat?dress?coatdress? First, everyone looks good in orange, second, I would even look fucking fantastic in this. Possibly confusing,... 16 Responses | Other threads

  • marc by marc jacobs

    Fashion Show: Marc By Marc Jacobs

    After Monday's rad Marc Jacobs show, it's no shocker that the younger, slightly lower-end Marc by Marc Jacobs ready-to-wear collection is a delight and a despair. Like MJ, it's eclectic and belt-heavy. But it's also young, fun and completely wearable, from the flirty silhouettes to the bold prints. Yeah, some of it skews a little Gossip Girl - you can just see some wealthy 14-year-old flouncing down Madison Avenue in one of these delicious frocks and a little patchwork jacket - but every single one of us is going to be able to rock the H&M iterations that should be appearing in two days or so! Drool with me, by clicking on the photo at left to begin the gallery. More »
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    Comment by Sukie in the Graveyard: I think the feeling of youngness from the clothes is actually from the 14 year old models. It's faux-young. Still,... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • betsey johnson

    Fashion Show: Betsey Johnson

    She may be 66 years old, but Betsey Johnson has always been young at heart. Her designs consistently showcase whimsy, ruffles, tulle and a playful girlishness that she herself exhibits by doing a signature cartwheel on the runway at the end of a show. For Spring 2009, Betsey's kooky vision is part Gothic Lolita, part "let's run away with the circus!" and part Scarlett O'Hara: The Lean Years. With some pirate booty thrown in. Take a deep breath and plunge into the madness: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
    09/09/08
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    Comment by Never_Nude: Oh shit, what does it say about me that I really like the skull leggings? Hippiechick would be mortified to... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • new york fashion week

    Fashion Show: Rodarte

    The sisters behind the young label Rodarte, Kate and Laura Mulleavy, are kinda fashion It Girls right now. And it's hard not to dig designers who are inspired by Zelda Fitzgerald's paper dolls. Not only have they netted tons of highbrow fans and glowing reviews for their meticulous craftsmanship and whimsical detailing, but get this: Agyness Deyn walked in their Spring show. So, the show itself was...how shall I put this...highly conceptual. S&M details duking it out with craftsy, Stevie Nicks-ish hand-knits; flesh-toned kilts with perversely dowdy 80s shapes; and then some dramatic gowns that are just flat-out stunning. I'm guessing High Fashion's gonna swoon. You'll just have to draw your own conclusions! More »
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    Comment by lydia_gwilt: So, so beautiful. But then I'm a sucker for the most unwearable of runway designs. 1 Responses | Other threads

  • derek lam

    Fashion Show: Derek Lam

    Derek Lam is known for hearkening back to power dressing with his crisp, sporty pieces, so it's funny that now that everyone else is going 80s, Lam jumped it up a decade: from the styling to the clean lines to the palate, this Spring collection felt totally, well, 90s! And while this was basically refreshing, there were moments when he definitely channeled some kind of horrible Germanic LizSport hybrid that brought back less fond memories of the late decade. What say you? Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
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    Comment by katie.bar.the.door: I hate fashion week. Fifty-one weeks of being non-materialistic, not too covetous, fairly low on the commercialism front - it... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • matthew williamson

    Fashion Show: Matthew Williamson

    British designer Matthew Williamson is known for making beautiful clothes drenched in color and his collection for Spring 2009 certainly delivered: There was juicy apricot, fresh-squeezed lime, and intense Jolly Rancher hot pink. But there were also soft, minty pastels and easy, palette-cleansing neutrals. And the cut of each garment told the same story: Here is a woman who's strong, smart and not afraid to steal the spotlight. Judge for yourself: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
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    Comment by marimari: the suits and jackets remind me of the Project Runway winner from 2-3 seasons ago 2 Responses | Other threads

  • maghag

    Notable/Quotable

    The Daily, often called the "Us Weekly" of Fashion Week, had an "Election 2008" issue over the weekend. The magazine dispatched a reporter to ask some fashionista-types a very important question, one they had surely never been asked before: Do you eat moose? Click to enlarge, and to see the answers.
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    Comment by DontFearTheReefer: "eating moose" sounds like a sex act to me. a really gross one. anyone else? anyone? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • monique lhuillier

    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, think bows, think the fantasy getup you'd wear if you were going to, I don't know, that New Year's Eve ball they have in Vienna. Basically, any event more formal than anything you'll ever go to. It's getting to be that time of the afternoon when we can all use a pick-me-up: have some spun sugar! Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
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    Comment by thenewmasses: OMIGOD! All the models wore the exact same shoes to the show! How embarrassing!! 1 Responses | Other threads

  • new york fashion week

    Bloomie's After Dark: Kind Of Like Bloomie's During The Day Plus Booze & Nigel Barker

    Kids! As I may have mentioned, I am somewhat disillusioned by fashion week parties. But last night, out of pure love, I attended the opening party for AmericanPHOTO's "first ever fashion issue" and, more to the point, Nigel Barker's fashion photos, "Moon Warriors." The party (co-hosted by Elle) was at Bloomingdale's SoHo (which was still open when we got there, allowing me to purchase a MAC eyeshadow in "Jest.") I couldn't get anyone to go with me, so my boyfriend came. I was also in work clothes and shlepping around a computer all night, but at least I was sporting my (new) signature glasses chain! What follows were a couple of Housewives, much humiliation, some LU biscuits and a lot of waiting on line. Our adventure, after the jump! More »
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    Comment by callheralaska: Sadie, you look great. Nigel isn't even smiling with his eyes! more » | Other threads

  • proenza schouler

    Fashion Show: Proenza Schouler

    If you're feeling nostalgic for Nancy Reagan chic, you've come to the right place, baby, cause Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez , the minds behind Proenza Schouler, were feeling 80s power in a major way. Yes, you've got the shoulders, the glitz, the jumpsuits. But there's also a major nod to the "eccentric art patron" great-aunt type - you know, the one in the huge glasses with "avant-garde" tastes. If the collection feels slightly schizo, well, maybe that's a nod to that other period icon, Bret Easton-Ellis. And yes, we are talking about the rubber gloves. Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
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    Comment by bmorefool: Why do people insist in putting brown women in awfully unflattering shades of lipstick? I couldn't even look at the... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • marc jacobs

    Fashion Show: Marc Jacobs

    If you're among the people who "get" Marc Jacobs, you may love the collection he showed last night for Spring 2009. We've seen a lot of cobalt blue and yellow on the runways so far, and his show last night was no exception. But Marc Jacobs uses color — and patterns, and layering — in ways that no one else does. He creates new silhouettes, new ideas, new images, by mixing and matching familiar cues: You'll see items that look French, English, American, Asian, '80s, menswear, ladylike, soft and hard all in the same show. Maybe in the same outfit. Interesting. But is it wearable? Flattering? Fun? Judge for yourself: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
    09/09/08
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    By Dodai

    Comment by brendastarlet is on it: did Marc Jacobs go to Michigan :) Seriously, cobalt blue is next year's purple. When it popped up during the supermarket... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • new york fashion week

    Fashion Show: Jill Stuart

    To call Jill Stuart's spring line "diaphanous" is a major understatement: it's a total Greek goddess wardrobe, layers of chiffon and sea foam gowns and Isadora Duncan-worthy tunics. And then, out of the blue, this random gym outfit. It's a lot of romance, kids — besides the gym outfit, I mean — and cynics shouldn't even apply. But for the rest of you, dust off your Bullfinch's Mythology and get ready to embrace your inner deity. More »
    09/08/08
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    By Sadie

    Comment by katie.bar.the.door: WHY OH WHY did they kill the beautiful black dress by attaching diaphanous jodhpurs to it? It was so pretty!... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • ny fashion week

    Moddle Behavior

    Dodai here. I went to three fashion shows over the weekend, and each had its own vibe, but the Patricia Field show was the most fun. After the runway presentation, the models stayed on the catwalk and started dancing. It was kind of cool to see them let loose and act like nineteen or twenty-something young girls and not the "characters" they were made up to be. I was inspired to shoot a little video of the ladies gettin' down — one was still holding the steering wheel she'd used in the show — and you'll find the clip if you click on the photo at left. (You may spy the flame-haired Patricia Field walking around in the footage, too.) More »
    09/08/08
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    By Dodai

    Comment by justcallmeangel: What is the song playing?? I really like it. more » | Other threads

  • carolina herrera

    Fashion Show: Carolina Herrera

    Venezuelan-born designer Carolina Herrera has been known for her chic, international, sophisticated, lady-like ensembles since the 1980s — she even dressed Jackie Kennedy Onassis in the last 12 years of her life. For Spring 2009, Herrera does not stray from her elegant, woman-of-the-world view; these are classy gowns for classy dames. Sure, there's some Hollywood glamor thrown in, but it never turns trashy, funky or outrageous. Carolina Herrera is a Goodwill Ambassador, and these are the kind of clothes a woman can proudly meet a head of state or UN delegate in. See for yourself: Click the photo at left for a gallery; then click any picture to start the show. More »
    09/08/08
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    By Dodai

    Comment by KathrynwithaY loves Joan Collins: Such pretty clothes. I want all of 'em. 1 Responses | Other threads

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