Fashion News Alert: Kendall Jenner’s New Job, Tom Ford’s Male-Inspired Lipstick, Condé Nast’s Intern Lawsuit Settled, and Christian Lacroix’s Shoe Deal

November 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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On Saturday it was announced that Kendall Jenner has been signed as the new face of Estee Lauder. This announcement comes on the heels of the fashion model/reality TV star’s birthday, celebrated two weeks prior.

“I still can’t believe it myself,” declared Jenner as she tweeted the news to her 15 million Instagram followers. Legendary fashion photographer, Patrick Demarchelier, will take a second campaign image of Kendall Jenner.

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Ford’s Male-Inspired Lipstick

Lipstick inspired by men? Now that is a stretch. But, if it is a Tom Ford product, fashionistas will stand up and pay attention.

“I like the idea of lipsticks named after boys,” explains Ford. “Why commit to one when you can have several?” as reported in fashionmag.com.

The Lips & Boys collection will feature 50 different male names inspired by Tom Ford’s male friends, male family members, collaborators and men that inspired Ford. All 50 male-inspired lipsticks—costing around 33 euros—will go on sale for one day on November 28, reappearing in Tom Ford stores and stockists on December 26.

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For Condé Nast unpaid costs big bucks

Although the Condé Nast intern class-action lawsuit was settled out of court in April, the amount of the settlement, $5.8 million, was not determined until last Thursday.

The lawsuit—filed in June 2013 by Matthew Leib, a former intern at The New Yorker, and Lauren Ballinger, who interned at W. Condé’s internship program—stated that interns were underpaid for their work. The settlement equates to approximately $700 to $1,900 per intern.

“While we continue to believe the internships that were offered at Condé Nast provided experiences that were among the best in the media business, we determined that settling the lawsuit is the right business decision for Condé Nast, as it allows us to focus our time and resources on developing meaningful, new opportunities to support future up-and-coming talent,” said CEO Chuck Townsend in an internal memo that went out to Condé staffers on last Thursday as reported in fashionweekdaily.com.

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Lacroix’s shoe affection

Christian Lacroix has branched to the men’s footwear market. Christian Lacroix has signed a licensing deal with parent company and owner National Standard brand.

The men’s shoe collection will contain 30 models with price points of 230 to 300 euros. Shoes will be manufactured in Portugal and hit stores for the spring 2015 season. The shoes will be available in multi-brand stores from Mexico to Oslo to France with the collection available in the men’s section of French store Printemps.

—William S. Gooch

Breaking Fashion News: Ralph Rucci Leaves Label

November 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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As reported in WWD today, Ralph Rucci leaves the label he founded two decades ago. Although there is no official reason for Rucci leaving his own eponymous label, rumors have been circulating since late August that things were not honky dory at the fashion brand.

“We recognize the contribution, vision and talent of Mr. Rucci, and wish him well,” said company CEO Joey Laurenti in a wwd.com report. A new creative director will come on board by year’s end with the first collection debuting for Resort 2016. The pre-fall 2015 and fall 2015 collections will be designed by an in-house team.

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Chado Ralph Rucci fall 2013 images courtesy of Ernest Green/fashionreverie.com

Ralph Rucci’s fashion label was changed from Chado Ralph Rucci to Ralph Rucci in 2013. Ralph Rucci was the only American designer that has shown consistently during Couture Week in Paris since Charles James.

—William S. Gooch

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Fashion News Alert: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Announces Models, Marco Zanini Leaves Schiaparelli and Vogue’s Shopping App

November 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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The 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion show is just a month away; December 2 to be exact. And though the much-hyped show has moved across the big pond to foggy London town, the lineup of super models is no less prestigious.

So far the confirmed list includes Angels Karlie Kloss, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Aldrige Candace Swanepoel, Doutzen Kroes, Behati Prinsloo, and Lindsay Ellingson alongside newcomers Kelly Gale, Shanina Shaik, Josephine Skriver, Devon Windsor, Elsa Hosk, and Eniko Mihalik.

Though the list is not complete, hopefully British super models Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevinge will be added to the list. The 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion show airs on CBS on December 9.

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Vogue’s New App

Vogue has jumped on board as the first glossy magazine to be a part of the Spring mobile shopping app e-commerce platform. The mobile app will include magazine subscriptions, prints from Vogue’s archives, gifts with the emblazoned Vogue stamp, a Beyonce store, as well as product from Helmut Lang, Opening Ceremony, and Carolina Herrera.

“We’re always looking for new brands that create a better and more unique experience for our customers,” said Katz, who is Spring’s CMO. “You will also see more global labels, an expansion of our mens’ offerings, and more beauty and lifestyle brands in the coming months.”

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Zanini Says Goodbye

Legendary fashion house Schiaparelli announced the departure of creative director Marco Zanini. Zanini who was appointed creative director in September 2013 revitalized the fashion house founded in the 1930s by Elsa Schiaparelli. During Zanini’s short tenure the brand returned to Couture Fashion Week in Paris last January after a 60-year absence.

“Schiaparelli is announcing the end of its collaboration with Marco Zanini. The House is looking towards the future while transcending the aesthetic codes created by Elsa Schiaparelli. It follows a dynamic where a contemporary spirit meets its founder’s daring personality,” said the house in a statement in fashionmag.com, adding that a new creative director will be announced “soon”.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Tyson Beckford Bumps and Grinds, Chris Benz’s New Job and Made in the USA Gains Ground

November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Tyson Beckford bumping and grinding? Yep, that’s right; in “Chocolate City” 43-year old supermodel Tyson Beckford is showing off his six pack, sculpted physique, and bumping and grinding for sex-starved ladies.

Riding off of the heels of “Magic Mike,” “Chocolate City “ follows a college student (Romeo Miller) as he is roped into the world of amateur stripping by club owner Michael Jae White. Tyson Beckford is reported to even have some bare ass scenes.

Tyson Beckford joins a very hunky cast including singer Ginuwine, Romeo Miller, Darren Dewitt Henson, Robert Ri’chard and Michael Jai White. “Chocolate City” is scheduled to hit movie theaters in early 2015.

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Benz’s new assignment

Chris Benz has been tapped as the new creative director of Bill Blass. The brand is scheduled to relaunch in spring 2015. Benz follows of long list of designers—Peter Som, Lars Nilsson, Michael Vollbracht, and Jeffrey Monteiro—that have held the reigns since Bill Blass’ retirement in 1999 and death in 2002.

Chris Benz’s namesake brand has been out of the spotlight since spring 2013. With this new job, Fashion Reverie is excited that Benz will bring his version of sassy youthfulness to this iconic brand. 

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Onshore manufacturing

Stateside clothing manufacturing appears to be up. Compared to previous reports American manufacturing that has relocated from China has increased from 13 to 16% to 20%. This increase is across as US manufacturing sectors.

“We have been advising companies to look at the overall cost of production in the United States for a long time, and to consider the entire supply chain and not just obvious factors, like the cost of labor,” the Boston Consulting Group explained in a fashionmag.com article. “When companies adopt a holistic vision, the increasing benefits of the USA become obvious, especially if the productions are destined for the American market.”

This return to onshore manufacturing will result in 5% manufacturing job increase from American workers. According to the Boston Consulting Group this job increase will result in 600,000 to one million in 2020.

—William S. Gooch

Breaking Fashion News: DSquared2’s NYFW Rumors

October 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment

blog_dsquared_radioWhat is New York Fashion Week missing? Dsquared2. Well, that all could change in February 2015. Dean and Dan Caten, the design brains behind Dsquared2 recently intimated that they might show in their fall 2015 collection in New York City.

“We thought it was an interesting idea to really promote the brand,” explained Dean Caten in a fashionweekdaily.com. “We’ll have three American stores by then [they just opened a boutique in Beverly Hills], so we’re entertaining the idea. If we get a good date, get a good space and everything falls into place, I’d love to show there. If it doesn’t fall into place, that means it shouldn’t happen right now. Maybe later. February is around the corner…”

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Dsquared2 pre-fall 2014 image courtesy of fashion risers.com

Dean Caten also revealed that if they show in NYC they forgo showing their men’s collection in Milan in January, and their showing in NYC will include both men’s and women’s collections. We should only be so lucky!!

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Beyonce and TopShop, Courts Overturn D&G Conviction, and Kim and Kanye Crowned

October 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Beyonce and British retailer TopShop announced today collaboration on an athletic street wear line that will be available sometime next year. The line will include clothing, footwear, and accessories across dance, fitness, and sports categories.

“Creating a partnership with Beyonce … who spends many hours of her life dancing, rehearsing and training is a unique opportunity to develop this category,” says Philip Green, head of Arcadia Group, which owns TopShop as reported in fashionmag.com.

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D&G found not guilty

The Italian Supreme Court of Justice found Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana not guilty of tax evasion.

In April the design duo was found guilt of transferring control of their brand to a shell company in Luxembourg to avoid paying Italian taxes. The evaded taxes came to a total of 200 million euros ($277 million dollars).

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana appealed the conviction, and on Friday, April 24 the Italian Supreme Court of Justice annulled the conviction, declaring that the prosecution case was “unfounded” and ending the case.

“We have always been honest and we are extremely proud of this recognition by the Italian Court of Justice,” the two fashion house chiefs said in a statement, as reported in fashionmag.com.

Both designers were to serve 18-months in jail.

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Family affair

OK, Vogue contributing editor Andre Leon Talley has declared Kanye, Kim, and daughter North West the “First Family of Fashion.” Really? Come on Andre, we know you have love affair with the media-crazed couple, but don’t you think naming them the “First Family of Fashion” is a bit of a stretch?

In a recent article Talley explained his choice. “The three were a force of iconic moments as they pivoted around Paris, the mecca of fashion during the last fashion shows this month [Paris Fashion Week in September] …[They are] the Nick and Nora Charles of our time, the Liz and Dick Burton, without the brawls.”

Stay tuned as Fashion Reverie’s celebrity style editor Tijana Ibrahimovic gives her picks as the “First Family of Fashion.”

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Kate Moss Topless, Alexander Wang Designs for H&M, and Oscar de la Renta Transitions

October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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At 40, Supermodel Kate Moss still has a banging body. And she’s not afraid to show it off, as evidenced in the November cover of W Magazine where she is topless with six other models.

Looking ageless and particularly svelte, Moss also details some of her beauty and fitness secrets on W Magaine’s website. “Born Beautiful” is the theme of W Magazine’s November issue and Kate Moss definitely fits the bill.

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Sporty Alexander

Being Balenciaga’s creative director doesn’t seem to be enough for Alexander Wang, so he has taken on designing a sporty collection for H&M.

Wang’s sport and technology-themed capsule collection for H&M includes breathable tops, lifejackets, leggings, as well as other sports-referenced garments. The collection includes items for both men and women and comes in a neutral color palette of matte and glossy black hues with variations on gray. The collection will be available online and in H&M stores on November 6.

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Au Revoir Oscar

Iconic fashion designer Oscar de la Renta passed away Monday morning.

Born into a prominent Dominican family, Oscar de la Renta studied art in Spain, later switching to fashion working along side Cristobal Balenciaga. De la Renta came to prominence in the 1960s by dressing First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and establishing his business in NYC in 1965.

Known for creating very feminine silhouettes of full skirts and cinched in waist, most recently de la Renta designed the wedding dress for Anal Clooney for her marriage to Oscar-winning actor George Clooney. “George and I wanted a wedding that was romantic and elegant, and I can’t imagine anyone more able than Oscar to capture this mood in a dress,” Amal Clooney told Vogue magazine.

“So sad for the loss of this legend. Oscar de la Renta, thank you for all the beauty and inspiration you shared with us,” tweeted Nina Garcia, the Marie Claire creative director and judge on TV’s fashion designer competition “Project Runway.”

Due to his ongoing battle with cancer, it was recently announced that Nina Ricci’s artistic director, Peter Copping would join de la Renta as creative director in early November, working alongside the esteemed de la Renta.

“Our industry has not always done the best job when it comes to changes in design leadership,” de la Renta said in a statement on Copping’s appointment. “My hope is that, in leading this selection, and actively participating in the transition, I can ensure the right design future for our company and brand.”

Oscar de la Renta is survived by his wife, Annette. He was 82 years old.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Georgia May Jagger’s New Job, Benetton’s Russian Explosion, and Tyra Banks Expands

October 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Georgia May Jagger has a new job. Already the face of Minelli, Jagger adds the face of Mugler’s Angel to her growing list of campaigns.

“Today, we want to offer Angel an ambassador worthy of its audacity and avant-gardism. Georgia May Jagger, daughter of Jerry Hall, Thierry Mugler and Angel’s icon 19 years ago,” explains Sandrine Groslier, President of Clarins Fragrance Group, in a fashionmag.com article.

Sources believe that Jagger was chosen as the new face of Angel for her ability to attract young consumers and her huge social media following. Angel is one of the top ten women’s fragrances sold.

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Tyra’s Empire

If “America’s Next Top Model” (AMTM) and a New York Times Bestseller were not enough, Tyra Banks, supermodel-cum-media mogul, has expanded into the beauty industry with the launch of her makeup line, TYRA.

“I wanted to make a makeup line because of my personal story,” the 40-year-old Banks told the Daily News. “Believe it or not, I don’t wake up looking like a supermodel,” she continued. “My beauty is enhanced by things in a bottle … Makeup is the great equalizer.”

“I didn’t want to do just a mascara or any blush,” Banks told the Daily News. “We’re obsessed with being first, unique or best. All of our products took a long time to develop …”

Seems like your time at Harvard Business School was well spent, Miss Tyra.

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Benettons Everywhere

Despite a down US stock market, the Russian economy seems to be booming, evidenced by the 40 new Benetton stores due to open in the country of Pushkin, samovars, and the Bolshoi Ballet.

On October 9, the Italian brand opened its flagship store in Moscow. The forty new stores will open over a three-year period with new stores opening this fall in Moscow and the Moscow region.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Giselle Tops the Pack, Prabal Gurung Collaborates with MAC, and Ralph Lauren Launches Polo Line for Women

August 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Prabal Gurung teams up with MAC Cosmetic for his first venture into the beauty market.

“I was fascinated by the packaging and the beautiful boxes … It was almost magical. I’d see my mom come home from work and put on all this makeup, and it would be a total transformation happening, and [I saw] the confidence that came with that,” explained Gurund in a recent WWD interview.

Prabal Gurung’s 14-piece cosmetic collection with MAC Cosmetics will officially launch on November 26. This collection has been two years in the making and will feature a bronzing powder, eye shadow duo, lipstick and more.

“I can’t wait to give [the collection] to my mom,” he says. “It’s almost like a full-circle thing for me, because that’s where my fashion dream started.”

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Gisele Leads the Pack

The number eight seems to be the charm for supermodel Gisele Bundchen. According to Forbes.com, Gisele Bunchen is the highest paid model for the eighth year in a row.

Topping at $47 million dollars, the 34-year old Brazilian supermodel outpaced supermodels Doutzen Kroes, 29 and Adriana Lima, 33 at $8 million a piece, as well as Kate Moss, 40, at $7 million and 22-year old Kate Upton.

Bunchen has contracts with fashion retailer H&M, the French fashion house Chanel and designer Carolina Herrera, among others, and has design deals for lingerie and sandals.

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Ralph Lauren Expands

When you are a megabrand it is necessary to tap all available markets. And Ralph Lauren is doing just that with his Polo line for women.

This new line will offer everything from black minimalist schoolgirl dresses to tweed jackets to leather looks that reflect the Western Frontier.  And the iconic Bruce Weber will shoot the videos for this new venture.

“We tried to make something like a suit,” said the photographer and videographer in a recent fashionmag.com article, “a little bit of classic mixed with a lot of street smart and what’s relevant now to us in our lives.”

Bruce Weber has shot for Ralph Lauren for over 30 years.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Vogue’s September Issue Cover Leaked, Nasty Gal’s Denim Label, and the Museum at FIT’s Tribute to Lauren Bacall

August 18, 2014 by 1 Comment
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Bryan Boy, you talk too much, and we love it!!

As the much-anticipated last fashion issue before MBFW, American Vogue’s September issue is the largest and biggest seller of all the fall glossy fashion bibles. And recently, blogger extraordinaire Bryan Boy leaked the September issue Vogue cover on his Instagram.

On the cover of Vogue’s September issue is the model triumvirate of Joan Smalls, Cara Delevingne, and Karlie Kloss. Bryan Boy wrote on his Instagram, “Blockbuster American Vogue cover!!!! Bravo! Blew everyone out of the water! Return to fashion!!!! Models!!”

Supermodels on the cover of a fashion magazine; now that is a novel idea!!

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Lauren Bacall Exhibition

Award-winning actress, model and style icon Lauren Bacall passed away on August 12. And in tribute to her contributions to film and fashion, Valerie Steele, director of The Museum at FIT will curate an exhibition dedicated to Bacall in 2015.

When asked if she donate personal garments to the exhibition, Bacall told Steele, “Yes, it’s fine, as long as it’s high-quality—Diana Vreeland style,’ recalls Valerie Steele. “Bacall gave FIT roughly 700 garments,” continues Steele.

The Bacall exhibition will center mostly on her looks from the 1950s and 60s. With clothes from Norman Norrell, Yves Saint Laurent, Ungaro, Marc Bohan for Christian Dior, and Pierre Cardin.

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Nasty Gal Expands

Recently, it’s been all about the junk in your trunk for L.A.–based retailer, Nasty Gal. Nasty Gal has expanded into the world of denim by launching its own in-house denim label.

In a recent press release the brand describe their denim line as for “breaking out and breaking in and having the best butt ever in.”

The six-piece collection will include boyfriend jeans, flares, a mini skirt, and a skinny jean with prices ranging from $48 to $185. The line in purchasable now on the Nasty Gal website.

—William S. Gooch

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