Fashion News Alert: Jay Z Moves Forward in Barneys’ Collaboration, Pitbull’s Perfume, and Burberry’s Helping Hand

November 18, 2013 by 1 Comment

Jay_Z_04The saga continues. On Friday, via a statement on his website, Jay Z announced his decision to move forward with Barneys’ on their holiday collaboration.

“I am in a unique position to use my voice to affect change to this disturbing issue. The easy position would have been to walk away and leave policy making to others hoping that someone addresses the problem. I will not leave the outcome to others. I will take this into my own hands with full power to recommend, review and revise policies and guidelines moving forward. I am choosing to take this head on,” explained Jay Z.

The rap mogul’s luxury, limited-edition collaboration with Barneys, which contains products by Lanvin, Balmain, Proenza Schouler, Balenciaga, and Rick Owens does has some new requirements.  Jay Z will have “a leadership role and seat on a council specifically convened to deal with the issue of racial profiling.” And 100 percent of the sales from the collaboration will go toward the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, up from the original 25 percent.

Really? So, how does Barneys make any money from this collaboration? Hmm, we shall see.

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Getting a little help from friends

Christopher Bailey will be getting some much needed help at Burberry. As the recently named chief executive of the 157-year old British mega brand, the added responsibilities coupled with his job as creative director might  spread the 42-year old Bailey’s talents too thin.

“I think they are being very sensible about it, they’ve calmed people down a bit,” one top 30 shareholder in the firm anonymously told Reuters. “He’s [Bailey] surrounded by good people and they came internally … I’m feeling reassured.”

Luc Goidadan, who has worked alongside Bailey for 12 years, will help Bailey mitigate some of his added duties in Goidadan’s new role as creative design officer. “This will allow me to continue to remain fully involved in setting the creative direction and vision for the brand,” says Bailey.

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Pitbull’s sweet smells

Another celeb launching a fragrance; when is enough, enough? We have survived Jennifer Lopez’s JLove, Forever Glowing, Still, Love & Glamour, and Glow; Heidi Klum’s Shine; America’s Next Top Model’s Dream Come True, and even Donald Trump’s Success by Trump.

Well, move over Donald Trump, JLo, and any other celebs, recording artist Pitbull has thrown his hat into the fragrance ring. Aptly named, Pitbull, WWD reports that Pitbull will be launching a pair of women’s and men’s fragrances at a Miami concert on New Year’s Eve.

“When we started talking about it, it was about very sexy smells. The woman can wear the men’s cologne and the man can wear the women’s perfume,” explained Pitbull to WWD.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Formichetti’s Bondage Appeal at Diesel, Elle Brazil’s New Kind of Woman, and Adele Shuns L’Oreal

November 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

nicola-formichetti-2Diesel artistic director Nicola Formichetti sets provocation on its head in the brand’s new accessories campaign. Since his arrival at Diesel in April, Formichetti has focused his creative juices on redefining the denim brand’s DNA.

Dubbed “Erotica,” Diesel’s capsule accessories line gives a nod to bondage and a little slap and tickle. Divided into themes “Bullet” and “Bondage,” the accessories line features shoes, bags and other accessories. The faces of the all-black accessories line are top model Tessa Kuragi and Formichetti’s new muse underground rap artist, Brooke Candy.

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Not just another pretty face

We all admit that Adele is a plus-size beauty, and L’Oreal thought so too by offering her a $12 million dollar campaign as the new face of L’Oreal. Though both parties were close to signing a deal, the British pop star backed out.

In an interview in the UK’s Telegraph, Adele stated,” “I think it’s shameful when you sell out. It depends what kind of artist you wanna be but I don’t want my name anywhere near another brand. I don’t wanna be tainted or haunted.”

Hmm, let’s hope she keeps selling lots of albums and not be haunted by the $12 million she just passed up.

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Brazil’s transitioned beauty

Brazil has had a history of beautiful women who started life out genetically as men. Still, none of these wonders of gender re-assignment can match the beauty and success of top model Lea T. Brazilian transsexual Lea T graces the cover of Elle Brazil’s December 2013 issue.

Though this is not the first cover landed by the Brazil top model—she landed the cover of Love Magazine, kissing Kate Moss—this is her first cover of a major fashion glossy. She has had featured editorials in Vogue Paris, Hercules, Interview, Love and Cover magazines.

The face of Givenchy in 2010 and a favorite of Givenchy’s creative director Riccardo Tisci for her Elle Brazil cover, Lea T is adorned in a Givenchy tropical print jacket and dress. Lea T is the daughter of popular Brazilian football player Toninho Cerezo.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Move Over David Beckham, Ralph Lauren’s Homegrown Olympic Wear, and Blake Lively Serves Face

November 4, 2013 by 2 Comments

 

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Image courtesy of CR7underwear.com

Move over David Beckham; make room for Christiano Ronaldo. Since retiring from soccer, David Beckham has upped the ante on his modeling career with multiple underwear campaigns with H&M, as well as some fragrance ads. But it appears that there is another soccer player in town that is making temperatures rise and hearts flutter over his recent underwear ads for the CR7 underwear collection.

The brainchild of Portuguese soccer superstar, Christiano Ronaldo and menswear designer Richard Chai, CR7 is an underwear line in black and white for men and young boys, recently launched in Madrid, Spain. Danish underwear and sock company, JBS, is the company behind CR7. JBS is Scandinavia’s largest underwear and sock manufacturer.

Currently, Christiano Ronaldo is the highest paid soccer player in the world. Ronaldo plays for the Real Madrid team.

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Image courtesy of L’orealparis.com

Blake’s new job

Blake Lively joins actress Julianne Moore and Freida Pinto has one of the new faces of L’Oreal Paris. Lively came to prominence on the hit television series, Gossip Girls and in 2011 was the face of Chanel’s Mademoiselle bags.

“Blake embodies all the modern codes of Hollywood glamour. She is flashing a substantial swath of upper elegance and sensuality,” said Cyril Chapuy, brand global president of L’Oréal Paris. “Today, this strong charismatic and definitely glowing actress is joining the L’Oréal Paris family. And we’re so proud to welcome her.”

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Image courtesy of latimes.com

Ralph Lauren makes good with the Winter Olympics

Outsourcing is not in the cards for Ralph Lauren. Well, at least it’s not when it comes to making the United States team’s 2014 Winter Olympic uniforms.

After the much talked about and debated scandal concerning the American team’s 2012 Summer Olympic uniforms—designed by Ralph Lauren—being made overseas, six United States Democratic congressmen introduced the “Team USA Made In America Act of 2012.” Public outrage over the U.S. Olympic teams uniforms being made overseas caused Ralph Lauren’s company to issue a statement vowing to design, source and manufacture the Olympic uniforms stateside.

Lauren debut the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic uniforms recently on NBC’s Today Show with a five-minute video detailing the 40 American production partners. Ralph Lauren, licensed by the United States Olympic Committee, has been making Team USA’s apparel for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies since 2008.

See, some public outrage and a little protest can get the job done!!

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Another Kate at Topshop, Jeremy Scott’s New Job, Andrew Cuomo Signs Child Model Law, and Jil Sander Departs

October 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Kate-Bosworth-7Make room Kate Moss there is another Kate in town. Well, at least there is at Topshop. For several years supermodel Kate Moss has been the Kate du jour at Topshop,  but now plus-size model Kate Bosworth is making her presence known with a new winter Topshop collection.

Bosworth has already had an affiliation with the British multinational retailer by modeling their holiday collection in 2012. However, for fall/winter 2013 Bosworth has unveiled a higher priced line for Topshop with such items as leather pants and sheepskin coats that range in price from $590 to $995, respectively, all under the name, The Collection.

WWD has described Kate Bosoworth’s line as “luxurious pieces with a strong minimalist approach” [that remained faithful to] “the mix of masculine-feminine balance that exists in my personal aesthetic.” Still, I don’t think Kate Moss has to move over quite yet.

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Iconic Italian brand Moschino has a new creative director, Jeremy Scott. Seems like a good match. The LA–based Scott will head up a brand known for its irreverence and edgy aesthetic, similar to Scott’s own, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, the-fashion-world-be-damned, rebellious point of view.

Scott will make his runway debut for Moschino in February for the fall 2014 season. “It’s the closing of one chapter and the beginning of a new one,” explained Scott in a phone interview with style.com.

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Cuomo protects child models

Recently, New York Governor Mario Cuomo signed into law stricter labor protections for child models. The new labor protections establishes the following:

  • Designers have to ensure 15 percent of the model’s fee is funneled into a trust account until he or she is 18.
  • If they miss three or more consecutive days of school, they must also be provided a tutor.
  • Models under 16 must also be provided a chaperone and a nurse with pediatric experience should be on hand.
  • Employers or guardians who break the rules will face fines of between $1,000 and $3,000.

One of the sponsors of the new law, State Senator Diane Savino, expressed the following comments in a news conference, “We have brought an end to the rampant exploitation and sexual abuse of child models by giving child models the critical protections.”

While child advocates and many fashion models hail the new legislation, others like the CFDA has expressed concern over how the new law will affect casting during New York Fashion Week.

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Jil Sander says goodbye, again

OK, we have been through this before, but it looks like this time it might really stick. Jil Sander recently announced that her spring/summer 2014 collection was her last collection for her eponymous label. The 69-year old Sander’s cited that her departure was “motivated by personal reasons.”

This is not the first time Sander has exited her brand; in fact, this is the fourth time. Founded in 1968, Sander sold her brand to a Japanese company in 1999, leaving a year later, but returning for a short stint in 2003, exiting short after her return to work at Uniqlo. Sander was back on board once again 2012, but after just 18 months, Sander wants to hit the road again.

“On behalf of the group I want to thank Jil Sander for her remarkable contribution to the brand over this period,” said Jil Sander CEO Alessandro Cremonesi. “Her outstanding design and creative leadership have been crucial in reinforcing the brand and positioning it to foster further prosperous growth,” he added.

Happy trails Jil Sander!!

—William S. Gooch

Breaking Fashion News Alert: Shopping While Black and Jay Z

October 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Barneys_NY_09You may have heard of “driving while black.” Well, “shopping while black” has now come front and center as a lawsuit by Trayon Christian, an African American college student, was filed on Tuesday in a Manhattan Supreme Court claiming that Christian was racially profiled while purchasing a $350 Salvatore Ferragamo belt at Barneys New York last April.

Trayon Christian was stopped by undercover cops that were tipped off by a Barneys’ sales clerk after Christian purchased the belt, according to the New York Post. The lawsuit states that the NYC College of Technology freshmen was asked how he could afford the purchase and was then handcuffed and booked at a local precinct.

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Trayon Christian

Michael Palillo, Christian’s attorney told the New York Post, “Christian was told that his identification was false [though he had showed his debt card and ID] and that he could not afford to make such an expensive purchase.” Christian had saved up money from his part-time job to purchase the belt. Trayon Christian has since returned the belt and plans never to shop at the Madison Avenue store again.

In response to the racial profiling claim, Barneys has released the following statement, “Barneys New York typically does not comment on pending litigation. In this instance, we feel compelled to note that after carefully reviewing the incident of last April, it is clear that no employee of Barneys New York was involved in the pursuit of any action with the individual other than the sale. Barneys New York has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination and we stand by our long history in support of all human rights.”

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Image courtesy of eurweb.com

Coincidentally, Jay Z has been pulled into the recent “shopping while black” fray. The rap mogul has come under increasing pressure to pull out of his holiday collaboration with Barneys. As reported on Fashion Reverie, Jay Z’s and Barneys’ collaboration is “a Christmastime promotion that will include limited-edition products by designers such as Lanvin, Balenciaga, Balmain, Rick Owens, and Proenza Schouler. And 25 percent of the sales will go to Jay Z’s non-profit foundation the Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship.”

An online petition and a barrage of messages on Twitter from fans have called on Jay Z to withdraw from his collaboration. Jay Z contends that is not making any money from the collaboration with 25 percent of the sales going to his foundation.

Defending himself, the rap mogul offered several statements. “I move and speak based on facts and not emotion,” the statement said. “I haven’t made any comments because I am waiting on facts and the outcome of a meeting between community leaders and Barneys. Why am I being demonized, denounced and thrown on the cover of a newspaper for not speaking immediately?” explains Jay Z.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Terry Richardson’s Scandals, Opening Ceremony Collaborates with Spike Jonze, and Kate Moss Adds Another Title

October 21, 2013 by 1 Comment

terry-richardsonChange.org has started a petition against famed fashion photographer Terry Richardson. The petition call for all industry insiders and fashion magazines to stop hiring Richardson due to many claims against his misconduct on the set of editorial sets.

Alice Ehrenfried of Southhampton has launched this change.org petition entitled “Vogue, H&M, Mango, Supreme, & all other brands: Stop using alleged sex offender Terry Richardson as your photographer.” The petition explains that Richardson has exploited models, produced and “degrading pornographic imagery.”

Though Richardson has been praised over the years for his photographic genius and recently directed Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” video, several models including Coco Rocha, Rie Rasmussen, and Jamie Peck have alleged Richardson’s unprofessional behavior and sexual misconduct during editorial shoots.

So far, 5,000 people have signed the petition.

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Kate’s new job

Supermodel, designer and entrepreneur don’t seem be enough titles for Kate Moss, so she has added another. That’s right anther title and job. Recently, the prolific Kate Moss has signed on as contributing fashion editor at British Vogue.

Kate has appeared on the cover of 33 editions of British Vogue, and she will take her rightful place with other editors contributing ideas and concepts for stories and editorial spreads.

British Vogue editor-in-chief Alexandra Schulman has stated the Moss’“depth of fashion knowledge and understanding of what makes a wonderful image will be exciting to see used in the pages of British Vogue.” Kate Moss will have a story in the 2014 spring issue of British Vogue.

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Opening Ceremony’s new capsule collection

Opening Ceremony is widening its scope by producing a capsule collection based on the new Spike Jonze’s film, Her. This is the second time the brand has collaborated with Jonze on a collection based on one of his films. The first collaboration was inspired by Jonze’s 2009 film, Where the Wild Things Are. Her stars Scarlett Johanssen and Joaquin Phoenix.

The capsule collection will launch on December 1 exclusively online and in stores in New York and Los Angeles.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Lauren Conrad’s Big News, The Exclusivity of the Met Gala, and Another Factory Fire

October 15, 2013 by 1 Comment

Anna_wintour_05When is too much too much? Is it when you can no longer afford the weekly chow session at your favorite restaurant or when the increase in rent cuts into your wardrobe budget? Small change compared to the prices they will be charging to the Met Gala in 2014. According to Page Six of the New York Post, the ticket price to the Costume Institute’s Met Gala will increase from $15,000 to $25,000. “Increasing the ticket price will make the Met Gala even more high-fashion, even more exclusive and even more aspirational,” an inside source told Page Six. Maybe the high price will keep out reality television show fashion posers. (You know the crew I am talking about.) That said; Anna Wintour always approves the guest list, but maybe with the steep price the lists will be easier to manage. A garment worker inspects a factory belonging to Tung Hai Group, a large garment exporter, after a fire in Dhaka. Another Factory Fire in Bangladesh Enough is enough!! Fire destroyed another Bangladeshi garment factory, killing 9 and seriously injuring 50 workers less than a week ago. This particular factory manufactured clothing from several western retailers, including Hudson Bay Co. The fire started in the Aswad Composite Mills factory knitting section. According to Hudson Bay’s spokeswoman Tiffany Bourre, Hudson Bays’s last order was placed in October 2012 for an April 2013 delivery. Bourre confirmed that Hudson Bay would no longer place orders with the Aswad Composite Mills factory.   Lauren_Conrad_01Lauren Conrad’s Engagement Reality television star, fashion editor and fashion designer Lauren Conrad can add another title to her many titles, fiancé. That’s right, over the weekend Conrad announced her engagement to rock musician, William Tell. Conrad, 27, on Sunday wrote on her blog, “I am very excited to share with you guys that William and I got engaged over the weekend.” On her blog Lauren Conrad also showed off a stunning diamond next to a perfectly placed Sydney Evan “Love” ring.  The sweet and sentimental 14k gold and pave diamond ring has been a staple in Lauren’s fashionable wardrobe and added an extra sparkle to her magical moment. —William S. Gooch

New York International Bridal Week Fall 2014

October 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Fashion_Reverie14Though everyone loves a spring bride, at any time of the year a beautiful wedding can be a  fantasy come true. And the fall bride is no exception. Fashion Reverie always keeps its readers informed on the latest bridal styles and trends from bridal favorites Vera Wang, Amsale, and Monique Lhuillier to bridal mavericks Austin Scarlett and Angel Sanchez to the more traditional designs of Theia and Alfred Angelo.

Remember, with all the hustle and bustle, and stress of modern life, brides start planning their weddings sometimes over a year in advance. So, what you may currently be looking at in bridal magazines is already out of step with what you will find at the upcoming nuptials of friends and family.

Fashion Reverie always aims to keep its readers ahead of curve. So, luxuriate in the froth and fantasy of Bridal fall 2014.

—Staff

Fashion News Alert: Versace’s Knock Off, Kate Moss Reunites with Topshop, and Cavalli’s New Design Director

October 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Versus-Versace-X-M_2694755aThe Lifetime biopic House of Versace is not the only Versace knock off. Versus, the Versace lower-priced line, has partnered with hip-hop recording artist M.I.A for a capsule collection that is based on bootleg Versace, literally.

“I adore the energy of the street, so when M.I.A. proposed to expose the issue of counterfeit Versace pieces by creating a collaboration inspired by these items, I thought it was an incredible idea,” detailed Donatella Versace in a recent WWD article. And M.I.A. concurs, “Versace’s designs have always been copied, now it’s Versace that copies the copies, so those that copy must copy the copies.”

The capsule collection is expected to hit stores on October 16.

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Reunited and it feels so good

After a three-year absence from Topshop, supermodel Kate Moss has decided to return to the British retailer. Since 2007, Kate Moss has co-designed more than 14 collections for Topshop with creative director Kate Phelan and in-house style Katy England.

“I have really missed being involved in the design process, and working with the team at Topshop,” Moss said. “Now more than ever, with London being at the forefront of fashion … it feels like I’m back home working with Topshop.”

The Kate Moss Collection was put on pause in 2010 some speculate due to sagging sales. However, the new collection from Kate Moss will be back in the stores and online in time for spring 2014.

 

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Cavalli’s new appointment

Yvan Mispelaere has been named the new design director at the Italian fashion house of Roberto Cavalli. Mispelaere replaces Norwegian creative director Andreas Melbostad whose last collection for the iconic Italian fashion house is the spring 2014 collection.

Mispelaere was formally the artistic director for Diane von Furstenberg up until 2012. Mispelaere has held positions at Claude Montana, Lanvin, Chloe, Prada, and Valentino. Mispelaere will work alongside the label’s creative director Eva Cavalli.

 

—William S. Gooch

Breaking Fashion News Alert: Marc Jacobs Departs Louis Vuitton

October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment

marc-jacobs_0After 16 years Marc Jacobs may be leaving Louis Vuitton. According to a high-level executive at Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), Jacobs is leaving Louis Vuitton to concentrate on his own fashion lines. Inside sources contend that Marc Jacobs confirmed his departure backstage at the Louis Vuitton spring 2014 in Paris.

Jacobs is contributed with invigorated the iconic French fashion house which is now accounts for 7 billion dollars in sales and more than half of LVMH’s operating budget. It had been reported that LVMH has had major difficulties with Jacobs in the past and that Jacobs has been in contract negotiations with Louis Vuitton since January.

Many contend that Jacob’s recent Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week  was an indication of his departure from the iconic fashion house. Folies Bergere costumes paired with jeans, and one jumpsuit with “I Love Paris” graffiti may have been an indication of his goodbye.

“It was an ode to Paris and to all the people I have been involved and work with. This city has been so great,’’ said Jacobs of his Paris show in The New York Times.

—Staff

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