Jezebel: Thakoon

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."

Fashion Week Diversity By The Numbers

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:47:51 EDT

In September of 2007, it was reported that of all the 101 shows that took place during New York fashion week, one third employed zero models of color. Since then, we've tried to track diversity on the runway every season. More »

Naomi Opens Up To Oprah; "Cougars" Drive Sales Of Lingerie

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:40:00 EDT

Naomi Campbell taped an episode of Oprah. It must be tremendously comforting to be able to confess one's blood-diamond-mongering sins with warlords to Oprah's stern-but-spiritual countenance. Oprah also extracted from Campbell a pledge to stop throwing phones. [WWD]

Kell On Earth Future In Doubt; SJP "Can Do No Worse Than Lindsay Lohan," Says Fashionista

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT

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Will Kell On Earth be renewed? "I don't really know what's going on," says Kelly Cutrone, and Bravo would not reveal the show's future. But Cutrone says she's already signed "a major deal" for a scripted network TV venture. [PRNewser]

Britney "Through The Lens"; Posh The MILF; Beyonce Sued

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EST

As if Britney, for Candie's, at Kohl's, wasn't enough, the fallen pop-princess will be immortalized by Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson. Why not?! [People]
For Johnny Weir, not following fashion week would be like giving up water." [WWD]

Beyoncé Smells Like Money; Russell Simmons Loses His Shit Over Where To Sit At Charlotte Ronson

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:20:00 EDT

As predicted, Beyoncé will have a fragrance by springtime. For the rights to her name, Sasha Fierce is set to earn up to $20 million over the next three years. [WWD]

The September Issue: Anna Wintour Is The Madonna Of The Fashion World

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT

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R.J. Cutler's documentary about Anna And The Giant Magazine, The September Issue, may not really have a climax, but it has a number of great scenes. Like when designer Thakoon Panichgul (left/above) compares the Vogue editor to Madonna. More »

Lagerfeld Is Shockingly Vain; Angelina's Stylist Spills Secrets

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:30:00 EDT

In a stunning revelation that will surprise no-one, Karl Lagerfeld's ex-assistant says the Kaiser is "an unbelievable narcissist." Who "needs an eternity to get ready in the morning." [Blackbook]

Victoria Beckham Is A Birkin Addict; Michelle Wears Mizrahi, Alaïa

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Victoria Beckham reportedly owns 100 Birkins, with a $2 million value. Although Posh's penchant for the carryalls isn't in question, we do nonetheless note this story has two pictures of her holding Kellys. [Daily Mail]

First Lady And Topshop Engage In Trans-Atlantic Exchange Of Fashion Know-How; Angry Mob Surrounds Luxury Goods Chief Exec

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Michelle Obama wore tidy Thakoon in D.C., and vivid yellow Jason Wu in London. New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn wonders what it all means. [On The Runway]

Theyskens Sticks To His Guns At Nina Ricci; Retail Bigwigs Trade Insults

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:20:00 EST

Olivier Theyskens is holding true to the fundamentals. “When the economy changes, it’s not like you want to start eating bad-tasting chocolate,” he said, after showing his pre-fall collection for Nina Ricci. [WWD]

BCBG Bends, Shapes Olympian Nastia Liukin

Sadie Stein — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:30:00 EST

Nastia Liukin's long-awaited and appropriately bendy BCBG ad is the business! [Popcrunch]

Model Erin Wasson Can Only Imagine Depth of Her Own Generosity

Sadie Stein — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:30:00 EST

Moddle Erin Wasson declares that in '09, "I'm definitely devoting myself to saving and adopting more animals... Yes, I can only imagine how crowded my house will be by 2010!" [Refinery29]

Dov Charney's Sexual Harassment Woes Are A "Grave Injustice"

Sadie Stein — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST

In a video, skeevy CEO Dov Charney claims that "there's a conspiracy against celebrities in the Hollywood area" and that "the judges are generally patriarchal, they don't want to give celebrities a chance." Down with the patriarchy! [The Street]
Word is, Katie Holmes shot her Miu Miu campaign yesterday. [Fashionologie]
More inaugural gown sketches! We're not feeling 'em. [Politico]
Colombian bulletproof jackets were inspired by our trigger-happy Veep. “This is a new market for us. Dick Cheney has helped raise awareness of accidents." [Think Progress]
Thakoon, maker of Michelle Obama's "reverse kimono" DNC dress, has discontinued the design. [WSJ]

Michelle Obama In Vogue: What Should She Wear?

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:00:00 EST

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The rumors are flying that Michelle Obama will grace the cover of the March 2009 issue of Vogue. What sort of ensemble will editor-in-chief Anna Wintour (and, presumably, Barack Obama supporter and editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley) choose for the First Lady? Good question. They'll certainly have to choose an American designer. It probably won't be Narciso Rodriguez; even though she wore a dress by Rodriguez on election night, people didn't love it, and the other items from his collection don't seem First Lady- or cover-worthy. Still, there are other American designers whose Spring 2009 collections could work. Some suggestions, after the jump. More »

Michelle Obama: Fashion's Newest, Hottest Muse

Sadie Stein — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST

Designers like Donna Karan, Elie Tahari and Thakoon are fighting to get to Michelle Obama. [WWD]
Even though her Narciso Rodriguez dress drew mixed reviews. [NY Times]
According to polls, 65% considered it a "Don't." [USA Today]
Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough on the election. “A shout-out to the gays? I mean, never, ever, ever in an election or an acceptance speech has a President-elect said something like that. To hear that, for me personally, is so fantastic. Barack Obama is exceptional. Exceptional!” [Style.com]
Exceptional enough to inspire a "Yes. We. Did." thong. [Babble]

The Olsen Fashion Aesthetic: Twin-Sets No More?

Sadie Stein — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Rumor has it that the mini moguls' "lifestyle differences" are tearing their fashion collabs asunder. “Ashley really wants to be a respected businesswoman and be taken seriously...MK does too, but she hasn’t been willing to give up her lifestyle and act like an adult for their job.” Result? MK is being "distanced" from the business end. [LA Times]
Gossip Girls Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Michelle Trachtenberg have all "designed" Stuart Weitzman heels for charity. "Blake's candy-themed kicks (no doubt courting comparisons like "sweet" and "confectious") are going for the highest of the three at $300 - Leighton's in the middle and Michelle's on the right." [Fashionista]
A petulant Oscar de la Renta is skipping the Metropolitan Opera's opening night for the first time in 20 years. He "was none too happy to learn that Renée Fleming’s onstage frocks for the affair were designed by Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano and Christian Lacroix." Um, is his ticket going begging? Sounds better than fashion week! [WWD]
Markets rebound a tad; retailers still panicky. [WWD]

Jessica Simpson Is "Alluring," "Romantic," "America's Sweetheart"

Sadie Stein — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Jessica Simpson's perfume is coming out. It's called "Fancy" and the following description doesn't even need to be parodied. '“Fancy is as alluring, feminine and romantic as Jessica Simpson herself. Her talent, charm and values have made her America’s sweetheart and have shown her to be the kind of person that women of all ages can admire,” Parlux chairman and CEO Neil Katz said in a statement.' Have at it, ladies! [Cosmetics News]
Thakoon's new line is awesome. Which is good, because here's the part we really care about: they're doing a line for Target! [Glamour]
Perhaps we underestimate Cavalli's influence? Kate Moss dropped from Grazia's best-dressed list. Maggie Gyllenhaal (yay!) is on it! [NY Mag]
Wait. Victoria Beckham is showing at Fashion Week after all. "In the spirit of elitist designers like L'Wren Scott and Marchesa, Posh opted to show her frocks during New York Fashion Week to top editors and buyers by appointment only." Is this better or worse than a real show? [FabSugar]

Diddy Is "The Only Reason" Roberto Cavalli Came To Fashion Week

Jennifer — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:30:00 EST

Who knew Roberto Cavalli was such a big Diddy fan? Said the Italian designer at the Sean John show: "The only reason I'm still in New York is for Puffy. He is an artist and always puts on a real show. Maybe someday he will come to my show." [WWD, 7th item]

Amy Winehouse To Save The Children Who Gave Her Hair

Jennifer — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Amy Winehouse is reportedly making donations to a Romanian orphanage as a token of appreciation for donating the hair that makes up absurd/awesome monstrosity on her head. [Sassybella]

Marc Jacobs & Suzy Menkes: The Custom T-Shirt For Peace Plan

Jennifer — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:00:00 EDT

OMG! International Herald Tribune fashion critic Suzy Menkes and designer Marc Jacobs have somehow settled their seemingly-insurmountable differences! After their tiff in New York over Marc's really late fashion show, Marc left Menkes a Marc Jacobs T-shirt with a pretty bow on her seat at Louis Vuitton on Sunday. And what was on the T-shirt? A "love letter," says Marc. Coy! [Fashion Week Daily]

Do You Doo.Ri? And Other Adventures At The Gap

Jennifer — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:18:18 EDT

When we sent our own Jenny G down to The Gap in Times Square at 8:55 am this morning, she was anticipating hordes. Droves. Masses of both professional (ahem, Conde Nast-y) and amateur fashion folk, flocking to snap up the limited edition Vogue/Council of Fashion Designers of America-sponsored, white dress-shirt inspired pieces commissioned from the labels of Thakoon, Rodarte, and Doo.Ri. More »