Fashion News Alert: Lagerfeld Sued, Kate Moss’ New Look, and Melissa McCarthy’s Fashion Line

June 9, 2014 by 1 Comment
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Kate Moss knows how to mix it up. And this ability keeps her fresh and employable

The 40-year-old supermodel yet again has landed another campaign. 2014 has been a banner year for Moss with several campaigns under her belt. And Kate again joins forces with the French hairstyling brand Kérastase Paris in new ads for their luxury collection.

Kate Moss conjures up images of Brigitte Bardot for Kérastase Paris’ summer 2014 luxury collection. Kérastase Paris artistic director and hairstylist Luigi Murenu in a press release stated, “The Brigitte Bardot ‘mussed-up’ 60’s look is both quintessentially French and completely universal. Kate Moss is the Brigitte Bardot of today. She epitomizes the freedom that every woman wants.”

Vive La Kate Moss!!

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Image courtesy of fashionmag.com

Letter Liability

It has come down to letters on sneakers!! That’s right, a big alphabet on the side of sneaks.

New Balance is suing Karl Lagerfeld for putting the alphabet “K” on the side of sneakers in his namesake sneaker line similar to the alphabet “N” on the side of sneakers on New Balance sneakers.

On June 3, New Balance filed a suit for copyright infringement. In a statement released by the footwear company, “New Balance filed a lawsuit against Karl Lagerfeld to protect our intellectual property rights related to our iconic Lifestyle footwear designs.”

Image courtesy of elle.com

Image courtesy of elle.com

McCarthy’s Payback

Necessity is the mother of invention, or so the adage goes. Melissa McCarthy is paying suit. After being snubbed by designers for the 2012 Academy Awards, McCarthy is taking up the case of plus-size women by creating her own plus-size line.

McCarthy is a 2012 Oscar nominee, Emmy winner and Elle cover girl. So, you think designers would line up to dress her. Wrong!!! “Two Oscars ago, I couldn’t find anybody to do a dress for me,” McCarthy told Redbook in an interview appearing in their July Issue. “I asked five or six designers—very high-level ones who make lots of dresses for people—and they all said no.”

So, McCarthy is taking matters into her own hands by collaborating with Daniella Pearl on a plus-size line. “I went to school for clothes and textiles,” she told Us Magazine in 2011, “so I always thought I was going to do women’s clothing anyway. [Then I went] from FIT to doing stand-up, so I feel like I am going back to it.”

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Extra: Women & Fashion FilmFest

June 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment

WOMENFASHOK, you think another film festival, blah, blah, blah!! And that is perhaps an appropriate response with so many film festivals in New York City. New York City is host to some of the biggest and most diverse film festivals in the world. From the renowned Tribeca Film Festival to New York Film Festival to the sometime spicy Latino Film Festival to the always-spooky New York City Horror Festival, New York City is a hotbed of creative ideas, concepts and perspectives seen through the lens of mainstream and independent films, film shorts and documentaries.

So you ask why another film festival? Well, I will tell you why. In the fertile landscape, New York City, that hosts so many film festivals, surprisingly there has never been a festival that celebrates, highlights and gives voice to women in fashion and cinema.

The Women & Fashion FilmFest (WFF) is part film festival and part conference that gathers leaders in fashion, entertainment and media to support women. WFF is integrated with a new UNITED NATIONS initiative MARITAGE, focusing on empowering women and creating opportunities for women artisans and artists.

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From June 3-7 will hosts films and panel discussions as encompassing and diverse as James Belzer’s “Make It in America: Empowering Global Fashion,” to Sara Ziff’s “Tangled Thread,” to panel discussion on Diversity in Fashion and Media hosted by Audrey Smaltz to Can You Make It in NYC?-a panel discussion on resources available to emerging designers in NYC.  From actress Heather Matarazzo to supermodel Pat Cleveland to former Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley to celebrity stylist Philip Bloch to Tony-nominated actress and singer Vivian Reed, and many others, there will be an array of top fashion and entertainment industry professionals hosting WFF events and on panels.

For more information, go to womenfashfilm.com.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Pepsi’s Fashion and Football, Gucci’s Cosmetic Launch, and Tait Wins LVMH Prize

June 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Image courtesy of pepsi.com/capsulecollection

Fashion, football, and Pepsi Cola, hmm, a weird combination, you might think,!! Then, at second thought, perhaps not.

Pepsi has enlisted a crew of international designers and stylists to design the company’s first capsule collection. Original Penguin by Munsingwear, B & O Play, Gents, Goodlife, Del Toro and Shut are among the designers and stylists chosen to be a part of this interesting collaboration.

Pepsi’s capsule collection will be a fashion extension of the company’s “The Art of Football” campaign. “We were inspired by the link between the sport of football and the world of art—both places where passion leads to great acts of creativity,” said Kristin Patrick, Pepsi global chief marketing officer of Pepsico Global Beverages Group. “Motivated by our 2014 global football campaign, the Pepsi ‘Live for Now’ capsule collection brings the best of art and football to life.”

The “Live for Now” capsule will be available in five stores in the US, including Bloomingdales, Colette in Paris and various e-commerce sites.

Thomas Tait image courtesy of fashionmag.com

Thomas Tait image courtesy of fashionmag.com

Thomas Tait Wins Top Prize

Canadian fashion designer Thomas Tait has won the first-ever LVMH Prize. The prize includes a cash award of 300,000 euros and mentorship for a year.

“He’s an extremely talented designer. I am delighted that LVMH can help in developing his brand,” said Delphine Arnault, assistant general manager of LVMH’s flagship house LVMH as reported on fashionmag.com. “I have no doubt though all the other Prize finalists will have an amazing journey and I wish them luck,” she added.

The LVMH jury included Nicolas Ghesquière (Louis Vuitton), Marc Jacobs (Marc Jacobs) Karl Lagerfeld (Fendi), Humberto Leon (Kenzo), Phoebe Philo (Celine), Raf Simons (Dior), and Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy). Applicants for the next LVMH Award can apply in November.

Charlotte Casiraghi. Getty Images

Charlotte Casiraghi image courtesy of  Getty Images

Gucci’s Upcoming Launch

Gucci is adding another star to its constellation of clothing and accessories. According to WWD, Gucci is launching a cosmetic collection in Septemenber. The collection will include skincare, lipsticks, and eyeshadow.

Style icons Lauren Hutton and Jane Birkin are the inspiration behind the collection. Charlotte Casiraghi, Princess of Monaco, will be the face of Gucci Cosmetics.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Altuzarra and Target Team Up, JLo and David Gandy, and FIT Honors Christian Louboutin

May 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment

joseph-altuzarra-fpe0067400_article_gallery_portraitJoseph Altuzarra is the latest designer to design a collection for the affordable megastore Target. Altuzarra follows in the footprints of Peter Pilotto, Anna Sui, and Isaac Mizrahi.

 “As a designer, I believe firmly in the transformative power of fashion. It has the ability to not only change how you look, but also how you feel,” Altuzarra told The Telegraph. “I’ve admired the elegance that Target brings to fast fashion. By working together on this capsule collection, we hope to instill a sense of power, confidence, and beauty in women everywhere.”

Joseph Altuzarra’s collection for Target will be comprised of over 50 pieces that will include ready-to-wear garments, footwear, and accessories with prices ranging from $17.99 to $89.99. The collection is due to launch in Target on September 14 in Canada and the US.

David Gandy and Jennifer Lopez image courtesy of vogue.co.uk

David Gandy and Jennifer Lopez image courtesy of vogue.co.uk

Lopez’s New Love

Jennifer Lopez has a new love; a new boyfriend in her new music video that is. Supermodel David Gandy plays Lopez’s love interest in her new music video for single First Love, from her new album AKA.

“I can’t be too specific about the video at this point as it’s not out yet, but I play her love interest,” Gandy told vogue.co.uk. “I’ve been asked if I’d take part in music videos before and I’ve always said no, but I jumped at the chance of working with a music icon such as Jennifer. The conditions to shoot in were very challenging due to the weather—we were in the desert outside LA and the winds were incredibly strong and we had to deal with plummeting temperatures and sandstorms—but the atmosphere on set was great and we all had a lot of fun.”

Though Gandy is still the face of Dolce Gabbana, he has a couple of film projects lined up. “I have the largest project of my career happening later this year,” he revealed. “I can’t say much at the moment, but we are working heavily on that right now.”

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Image courtesy of fashionweekdaily.com

Doctor Louboutin

As a part of its 2014 commencement ceremony, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) honored famed footwear designer Christian Louboutin with an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts.

“I have three words,” stated Louboutin, “friendship, freedom, and keep your doors open.” Also in his speech Louboutin talked about the importance of having more than one dream and taking advantage of every opportunity.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Extra: Sunny Skies for Rachel Roy?

May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Image courtesy of lifeandtimes.com

It is not sunshine and lollipops yet for Rachel Roy, but there may be some light behind the dark clouds.

In March, The Jones Group, Roy’s fashion label’s parent company, attempted to sell Roy’s fashion brand and trademarks and stopped production of Roy’s fall 2014 collection. Inside sources detailed that The Jones Group felt that Roy’s label no longer fit in with the strategic direction of the parent company. Rachel Roy’s fashion label was to celebrate its tenth year anniversary.

Today, Rachel Roy won an injunction against The Jones Group after filing a petition against the parent company in April. “When it comes to trademarks, when it comes to designs, it’s very personal in nature, and I got that sense from reading Miss Roy’s affidavit,” New York Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Oing said. This winning injunction prevents the sale of Rachel Roys’s fashion label and trademarks and practically ensures the lawsuit will go to trial.

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All this is great news for Roy who has also has had her name bandied about in the recent fracas between Solange Knowles and Jay Z after Solange had a tete a tete with Roy at the 2014 Met Gala. Not quite blue skies yet for Rachel Roy, but a definite relief from recent storm clouds!!

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: John Galliano Is Back, Armani Grabs the Reins, and Cannes Biopic Examines YSL’s Dark Side

May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment

 

A/X Armani Exchange summer 2014 ad campaign. Image courtesy of fashionmag.com

A/X Armani Exchange summer 2014 ad campaign. Image courtesy of fashionmag.com

Giorgio Armani recently announced that he is taking 100% control of his fashion-forward brand A/X Armani Exchange. In a bold move, Armani acquired additional 50% of shares added to its 50% already acquired shares from Como Holdings, the company owned by the Singaporean tycoon Ong Beng Seng Singapore.

“It is essential to maintain control over a brand that is so important, especially in the American market. This acquisition will allow us to expand distribution and have more say in the brand’s products and image,” said Giorgio Armani in an interview with Il Sole 24 Ore.

A/X Armani Exchange was launched in 1991 and caters mostly to an American market. The line consists mostly of affordable men’s and women’s jeans, tee shirts, and shirts.

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Is Galliano really back?

According the Russian perfume company, Etoile, John Galliano will take the helm of its eponymous brand on May 22.

Since Galliano’s racial slur in 2012, the renowned designer has been without a home, other than at his own eponymous brand. Etoile may change that.

Etoile has over 850 stores in Russia and distributes over 150 brands as well as its own its stores. According to Le Courier de Russie, in 2013 company revenue was up 16%, putting revenue at 1.61 billion.

"Saint Laurent" Image courtesy of hollywoodreporter.com

“Saint Laurent” Image courtesy of hollywoodreporter.com

Yves Saint Laurent’s Nitty Gritty

Bertrand Bonello’s film “Saint Laurent” examines the underbelly of Yves Saint Laurent debuted at the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend.  In contrast to the biopic released earlier in the year that had the full support and approval of Pierre Berge, Yves Saint Laurent’s business and romantic partner, “Saint Laurent” reflects back on the iconic designer’s personal life, a life filled with depression, drugs, illicit sex, and misogyny.

French actor Gaspard Ulliel who portrays YSL in the film told reporters “Yves was born a depressive almost. He had suffered from depression from adolescence at least … His homosexuality also exposed him to mockery and hasty judgments, as did his fragility and slenderness. Part of his success undoubtedly comes from taking revenge on the hand life had dealt him.”

In “Saint Laurent,” Bonello looks back on the designer’s life in the years between 1967 to 1976, conjuring up the wild, hedonistic years before the AIDS epidemic. “Saint Laurent” is one of 18 films in competition for the top Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

—William S. Gooch

Diane von Furstenberg Every Week, Christy and Calvin Together Again, and Jay Ott Body Found

May 12, 2014 by 1 Comment

diane-von-furstenberg-vem-ao-Brasil-2__LindizzimaReally, another fashion reality TV show? OK, we lived through “Under the Gunn,” we tolerated “The Fashion Fund,” and Betsey Johnson’s XOX Betsey Johnson had its moments, but is not returning.

Well, Diane von Furstenberg has now jumped into the fashion reality TV fray. The question being asked is will viewers want Diane in their homes every week? Fashion Reverie guesses a rip roaring YES!!

The DVF Project will air on the E! Network and will feature burgeoning fashion industry professionals competing for a brand ambassador role at the global DVF brand. “I am so thrilled to partner with E!, and to grant young women the opportunity to become the women they want to be!” said von Furstenberg in a statement.

“There is a magical, somewhat ‘Willy Wonka’ aspect to the world Diane wants to create with this show. That is if Willy Wonka were a fabulous, glamorous fashion icon willing to share her secrets with talented young women dedicated to learning them,” said Jeff Olde, E!’s executive vice president of programming and development. The DVF Project is slated to air in the fall of 2014.

DvF and Willy Wonka? Hmm, stay tuned!!

Image courtesy of Calvin Klein Inc.

Image courtesy of Calvin Klein Inc.

Calvin, Christy and Ed?

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Twenty-six years ago, supermodel Christy Turlington was the face of the Calvin Klein fragrance, Eternity.  This time around Christy is again the face of Calvin Klein’s latest fragrance, Eternity Night, but she will have an interesting bedfellow.

Turlington will front the Eternity Night ad campaign with her actor/filmmaker husband Ed Burns. “Christy and Ed are the ideal couple to represent our timeless Eternity Calvin Klein fragrance, as we continue to support the brand with a new global advertising campaign and an expanded offering with Eternity Night Calvin Klein,” said Tom Murry, chief executive officer of Calvin Klein Inc.

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Jay Ott image courtesy of Facebook

An end to the search

Brooklyn fashion designer Jay Ott’s body was found Thursday morning floating in New York Harbor near Pier 4 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Ott had been missing for two months, last seen at his Bushwick home on March 24.

The 31-year old designer had previously worked for J. Mendel and the Row, a fashion brand established by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.

The police do not suspect foul play.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Cavalli Sketches Katy, the Met Gala’s Strict Dress Code, and Martin Margiela Maison and Mykita Team Up

May 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
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Image courtesy of NYTimes.com

Anna Wintour does not play, especially when it comes to this year’s Gala at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute.

Recently renamed the Anna Wintour Costume Center, for this year’s gala honoring the work and legacy of legendary American couturier Charles James, Ms. Wintour has asked all male attendees to come in full evening dress with decorations. For those who don’t know what full evening dress is, it means being donned in a black tailcoat, a waistcoat, a wing-collared shirt and white bow tie.

Though some welcome the “putting on the ritz” attire, Marc Jacobs is nonplussed about all the pomp and circumstance.  Jacobs, according to Vogue UK feels that this Met Gala is “much more straightforward,” and “not as exciting as wearing a lace dress and boxer shorts.” Hmm, didn’t Marc Jacobs flaunt that look at the 2012 Met Gala.

Still, getting a black tailcoat and waistcoat is no small feat, even in NYC. And what are the LA lads going to do? Fashion Reverie will keep you posted.

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Image courtesy of huffingtonpost.com

Cavalli and his outrageous sketches

Three seems to be the charm for Roberto Cavalli. First he sketched a gown for Beyonce’s, next he sketched an onstage costume for Miley Cyrus, and now he is doing the same for Katy Perry.

For Perry’s Prism tour, the ever-evolving pop phenomenon will be wearing Cavalli.  We know the onstage outfits will be sexy and elegant, with just the special touch of Katy Perry flava!!

Miley Cyrus in Mykita MMM EESS006 sunglasses. Image courtesy of Williamson PR

Miley Cyrus in Mykita MMM EESS006 sunglasses. Image courtesy of Williamson PR

It’s all about teamwork

Collaborations seem to be the order of the day in fashion and European brand Maison Martin Margiela has taken up the banner by collaborating with sunglass brand Mykita for a spring/summer 2014 unisex sunglass collection.

Known for ultra-light eyewear made from metal plates and assembled without screws, Mykita in its collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela seeks to reinterpret historical forms through construction and an unconventional approach to materials. Miley Cyrus has even jumped on the bandwagon by tweeting a photo of her wearing the new shades.

The “MMMESSEOO6” sunglasses retail for $550, and available only at  Mykita and Maison Martin Margiela stores.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion Reverie Reaches 20 Million Hits

May 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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Though Fashion Reverie likes to keep its readers informed of what is going on in the fashion industry globally, we think it is equally important to keep our viewers up to date with all the changes within the company.

First and foremost, Fashion Reverie would like to celebrate reaching 20 million hits. It has been an arduous journey, but well worth the time, hard work, and dedication. And it would have been impossible without the support of our online audience, Fashion PR associates, fashion industry professionals, and the many friends, colleagues, and family members we have stuck by us. Thanks and thanks again!!

Recently, Fashion Reverie has added some new additions to the staff. Carl Ayers is the new managing editor at Fashion Reverie. Carl comes to Fashion Reverie with an extensive background in fashion and entertainment and is a welcome addition to the staff.

Janine Silver is our new beauty editor and I am sure our readers having been enjoying her timely and on-trend beauty stories. She helped out so much with curating the bridal beauty looks for our recent bridal editorial with Miss USA, Erin Brady.

Though Lisa Briffel has only been with Fashion Reverie a few months, she has put good use to her time at Fashion Reverie as our Director of Sales and Marketing. She has helped us with the rebranding of the company across all our social media platforms, as well as brainstorming on our new logo. We expect great things from her.

And last, but not least we have added Sissy Yee as our new graphic and media layout artist. She comes to Fashion Reverie with an extensive arts background and we are excited and blessed to have her.

Karyn Collins has been promoted to the position of Editor-at-large. With over two decades of experience in the industry, we are confident that she will be brilliant in that position recently vacated by Jeanine Kim.

As we celebrate promotions and new additions to our staff, sadly and regrettably some contributors have moved on to other opportunities. John Woody, Will Cisco, and Francesca Simon have parted ways with Fashion Reverie. We wish them continued success in their creative endeavors.

—William S. Gooch

Breaking Fashion News Alert: Is it Jail Time for D&G?

May 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Dolce-GabbanaOn April 30 a Milan appeals court upheld the design duo of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s earlier conviction of failure to pay 40 million euros owed to the Italian government. They have been sentenced with 18 months in prison by a lower court. In addition to 40 million euros owed in back taxes, Domenico and Stefano have been hit with an additional fine of 500, 000 euro.

The luxury fashion design team is now seeking an appeal by Italy’s Supreme Court of Cassation.

VenturelliHmm, while serving their term, maybe D&G will come out with chic, baggy jailbird palazzo/cargo pants.  Singing right along!!

—Staff

 

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