Jezebel: Ungaro

Kanye On The Horrors Of Lohan's Ungaro Collection

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:01:00 EDT

Ever tactful, he compared Lindsay Lohan's attempts at high-fashion design to the worst-ever act of terrorism on American soil. But that show was in Paris, Kanye! If you're going to be offensive, get the insignificant details right. More »

Kate Moss Said To Be Investigating Career As An Innkeeper

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:45:00 EDT

The crack team at the British tabloid brain trust has concocted a cackle of a story for us this Monday morning: Kate Moss is quitting modeling and moving to Cornwall to run a bed and breakfast with Jamie Hince. [Star]

Rachel Zoe: "It's Called The Rachel Zoe Show, Not The Brad Goreski Show!"

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:37:57 EDT

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Supposedly Brad Goreski left Rachel Zoe's employ because he was on the cover of the Times Style section during fashion week and Rachel Zoe must be the star of everything. Further proof the Style section ruins everything. [PopEater]

Orlando Bloom And Charlize Theron Shill For Cheap Cashmere Blends

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:40:00 EDT

Orlando Bloom and Charlize Theron are the new faces of Uniqlo. Bloom is practically as adept in front of the camera as his wife, while Theron drives an old Citroen and looks attractively wistful in her video. [Nicola Formichetti]

Kimora Fired From Baby Phat For Racking Up Retouching Costs

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:36:59 EDT

"Sources" are saying that Kimora Lee Simmons didn't leave Baby Phat, the fashion line she founded — she was fired. Allegedly, she was kicked out for being too spendthrift. For example: "It costs thousands of dollars to airbrush her."

American Apparel Is On Notice, Courtesy Of NY Stock Exchange

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:32:00 EDT

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]

Halle Berry's Vogue Cover Revealed!

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:44:00 EDT

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Halle is the first black woman to make the cover of Vogue's September issue since 1989. "What that means for a woman of color and what that means in the fashion world, what that means to pop culture," she says:

McQueen Names New Designer; Gaultier Out At Hermès

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Sarah Burton, who has worked for Alexander McQueen since 1996, was named its new creative director. Cathy Horyn came out in support of Burton as a potential McQueen successor in March. Burton was previously head of women's wear. [WWD, Telegraph]

Naomi Disinvites Model Rival; Marc Still Lovably Neurotic

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Naomi Campbell allegedly insisted that model/Sean Penn date-r Jessica White not be admitted to her 40th birthday party. [P6]
Cash-strapped Annie Leibovitz is shooting for Jones New York with Jessica Stam, Hillary Rhoda, and 20-odd other models today. Allegedly. [WWD]

McQueen's Psychiatrist Testifies At Inquest; Pat Field Claims Credit For Leggings

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:20:00 EDT

The inquest into Alexander McQueen's death has revealed that before he hanged himself, the designer took a lethal quantity of cocaine, as well as tranquilizers and sleeping pills. He also slit his wrists. He left a note, which read:

Eva And Posh Get Airbrushed To High Heaven; Rachel Bilson New Face Of Sunglass Hut

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Eva Longoria Parker and Victoria Beckham are looking extraordinarily unlike themselves, even by the debased standards of airbrushed celebrity pictures, in these print ads for some LG phone. [SB]

Jacobs & Martone Split; Katy Perry's $2,500 Jimmy Choos Light Up

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Marc Jacobs and his fiancé, Lorenzo Martone, are reported to have broken up. Jacobs flew solo last Tuesday at the wedding of his business partner, Robert Duffy. [NYPost]
Duffy and his husband, Alex Cespedes, made the Times' weddings section. [NYTimes]

Anna Wintour Says Irving Penn "Seductive," Catherine McNeil Engaged To Girlfriend

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Last night at Pratt, during a lecture from which many members of the media were banned, Vogue's Anna Wintour discussed fashion bloggers and her "intellectual crush" on photographer Irving Penn:

Eva Joins Ranks Of Snuggie Lovers; Anna Wintour Lecture Bans Reporters

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Eva Mendes wore a Snuggie at a party for Flaunt magazine. [P6]
According to one study, the luxury sector is projected to grow everywhere in the world this year, with the exception of Japan. [Independent]

Ungaro Manages To Produce Ugly Clothes Without Any Help From Lindsay

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:20:00 EST

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Lindsay may be out at Ungaro, but a very Lohan aesthetic of short, bright, tight dresses — a style kindly described as "flirty" — dominated the collection. Does Estrella Archs have the vision to hold the house together? More »

Lindsay And Ungaro Part Ways; YSL Designer Sues Paper For Reprinting His Racist Comments

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:40:00 EST

"She's not involved in this collection," said Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah just before his show commenced this afternoon, Paris time. He was referring, of course, to "artistic adviser" Lindsay Lohan, whose future at Ungaro had long been in doubt. [WWD]

Christian Audigier Sued By Marc Jacobs; Lindsay Poses As Jesus Christ

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EST

Marc Jacobs is suing Christian Audigier for trademark and trade dress infringements. The company says Ed Hardy's Extra Large Quilted Jana Tote Bag, right, is too similar to its own Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Tote. [IPTrademarkAttorney.com]

Lindsay's Clothing Line As Tacky As You'd Expect; Carla Bruni Frees French Coke Smugglers

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST

Sketches of Lindsay Lohan's full clothing line were released today, along with the expected wholesale and retail prices of the items. Holy 75-85% markup, Lilo! The Ungaro-dabbling starlet Tweeted her excitement. And yes, kneepad leggings are included. [WWD]

Michelle Obama Wears Naeem Khan, Orders French Thigh-High Boots

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:20:00 EST

Michelle Obama wore a sterling-silver sequined dress by Indian-born designer Naeem Khan to a state dinner in honor of India's prime minister. [USAToday]
Desiree Rogers wore Comme des Garçons. Which makes this the most fashion-forward administration, ever. [Mrs. O]

Retailers Treat Ungaro Like A Hot Potato; No Fashion Line For Ashley Tisdale

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

And now, the cold, hard, retail reality sets in: Neiman Marcus and Net-A-Porter are dropping Ungaro for Spring. Barneys and Saks also aren't ordering. Lindsay Lohan and Mounir Moufarrige, what have you wrought! [Style.com]

Lindsay Lohan, Couturiere; People Are Angry At Ralph Lauren

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Lindsay Lohan, finally addressing her disastrously received first Ungaro collection, says, "I am learning." But she will be back in Paris for the next show! "It's already in January. I thought it was in March." January? January means couture.

Lindsay's Parents Argue Over Intervention; Mischa Needs A Drink

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Michael and Dina Lohan will work together on getting Lindsay Lohan off of pills. Says Michael Lohan. [Radar Online]

Katy Perry Loves Muppets; A Hilarious Story Involving Kate Moss, Journey, & A Man In A Thong

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Katy Perry, like Lady Gaga before her, has succumbed to the charms of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's fall collection. The singer wore this dress to the label's spring show — which is like wearing the band t-shirt to the concert. [People]

Lady Gaga Loves Human Hair; Marc Jacobs Doesn't Mind The Knock-Offs

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Lady Gaga, in a show of uncharacteristic sartorial restraint, wore a chiffon-and-human-hair Holly Russell dress that more or less covered her legs to an awards show. She thanked her publicist. [WWD]

Lohan's A "Living Doll" Says Ungaro CEO; Siriano Gets His Own Reality Show

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Ungaro's CEO says Lindsay Lohan was appointed creative director because, "Celebrities today attract lots of attention and having a moving, dancing, swinging, living doll is, we hope, going to bring down the age group at Ungaro while keeping the DNA."

Does Lindsay Lohan Deserve To Guide A Major French Fashion House?

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:20:00 EDT

In the old days, fashion houses were where wealthy women could find one-of-a-kind garments from highly skilled, well-trained designers. Now? Lindsay Lohan is on the creative team of Paris fashion house Emanuel Ungaro… partly because Tim Gunn sang her praises. More »

Fashion's Bloody Furry Night Out; Rodarte For Target Leaks To EBay

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 EDT

PETA will protest Anna Wintour, Michael Bloomberg, and the cast of Hair as they kick off Fashion's Night Out in Queens. [PETA]
Betsey Johnson will spend tonight driving between her stores in a pink convertible, holding up big signs. [WWD]

Abercrombie Loses Another Discrimination Suit; Lindsay Lohan Is New Ungaro Artiste

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:30:00 EDT

After barring a woman from helping her autistic sister try on clothes at the chain's Mall of America outpost, Abercrombie & Fitch was fined $115,264 for discrimination. Now we can say it definitively: Abercrombie doesn't like disabled people. [StarTrib]

Michelle Obama Loves Fashion Again; Beckham Brings In New Designers For Denim Line

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Michelle Obama may have skipped the CFDAs, but she'll celebrate the National Design Awards at the White House on July 24. The winners, chosen by the Smithsonian and including Francisco Costa, will participate in events around Washington. [WWD]

Supermodel Applauds Size Zero Stance; Jimmy Choo For H&M Announced!

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Helena Christensen is one of the many hailing British Vogue's Alexandra Shulman. "Obviously I am of the same belief," said the supermodel photographer. "Aren't we in a business that is supposed to explore all kinds of shapes and silhouettes?" [WWD]

Holy Itshay, What Is That Big Black Man Doing On The Cover Of Vogue?!

Jennifer — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:30:55 EDT

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Gisele appears on the cover of the April Vogue with...Lebron James. This is may seem like an historic event on par with, say, a black president, but that would belie how far we've come as a nation, revealed by the dead-first comment reacting to the news on our brother blog Deadspin: "That cover would have been much more fantastic if he had been dressed a la Andre french vogue. Oh Anna, Anna, Anna." Our take: Lebron probably exercises more influence over footwear and apparel sales than Anna Wintour and Gisele and Karl Lagerfeld combined. If Vogue really wanted to think outside the (heh) box, they'd make over Lebron's mom. [Deadspin]

Suri Cruise Is Going To Grow Up So Grounded

Jennifer — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:30:00 EST

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2-year old Suri Cruise has custom-made Christian Louboutins, making her the red-soled footwear company's youngest client ever. [NY Post]

Paris Hilton Must Be Stopped

Jennifer — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:09:35 EDT

We are Nietzsche and God is dead: Paris Hilton's stint in jail saw her fragrance sales rise 30% higher than where they were at this time last year. [WWD, sub req'd]