Fashion Reverie Reaches 3 Million Hits

January 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Fashion Reverie is starting off 2013 with a bang. Since our inception, Fashion Reverie has reached over 3 million hits. Fashion Reverie would like to thank its dedicated readers who keep coming back day after day, perusing Fashion News Alerts, Celebrity Style articles, Editor’s Picks, Editorials, and Lifestyle and Culture articles that take our viewers from the front lines of fashion to the front row.

We have accomplished quite a few things in 2012 and there are new initiatives to look forward to in 2013. In 2012 with our feature, “The Demise of Made in the U.S.A,” Fashion Reverie took a concentrated look at the state of manufacturing in America. And we have already continued this perspective with two articles in 2013, “The Human Cost of Cheap Labor” and “The Adoni Factory Group: The Promise and Fulfillment of Made in the U.S.A.”

In 2012, we covered Mercedes-Benz Fashion Weeks fall/winter 2012 and spring/summer 2013, as well as Miami Fashion Week 2012.  In February expect more inclusive coverage of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week fall/winter 2013 with more runway/presentations reviews, backstage images, video-taped backstage interviews, exclusives and street fashion.

Now, let’s look at our esteemed executive staff. With the additional of fashion director Nolé Marin, Fashion Reverie has produced fashion-forward, sexy cool, beautiful fashion editorials. Our creative liaison Coco Mitchell has brought her wealth of knowledge and industry sensibility, resulting in our bi-weekly forum “Conversations with Coco.” Look for her art direction on editorials in 2013.

Jeanine Jeo Hi-Kim, our editor-at-large, has brought her expanded knowledge of not only fashion, but film, art, and theatre. Cory Orlando, our managing editor, has been a stalwart, rock-solid force that has contributed his technical acumen, as well as a fresh perspective of where fashion is heading. Fashion Reverie would not be the online magazine it is today with his skills.

In 2013, look for our monthly newsletter, Reverie, videotaped interviews as a part of “Conversations with Coco,” more monthly giveaways and promotions, as well as our continued, insightful coverage of all things fashion.

—William S. Gooch, editor-in-chief

Fashion News Alert: Lady Gaga Announces, J.Crew Unveils, and the Current/Elliott Departure

January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Duo Emily Current and Meritt Elliot are leaving their namesake label Current/Elliott.

Although there is no stated reason for the sudden departure, the ladies will continue to work together.

“We are so proud of what we have accomplished with Current/Elliott. Parting ways has been a difficult decision, but we are thrilled for our next chapter in design and to perpetuate our whimsical Americana aesthetic across multiple categories,” states Current and Elliot.

Both ladies were inducted into the CFDA this year and have stated they already are working on a few projects.  Despite their departure from Current/Elliot fashion pundits and fashionistas should key their eyes on this dynamic denim duo.

Lady Gaga Announces 

Pop singer Lady Gaga has announced that fashion photographer Terry Richardson is  making a movie about her.  Via her personal Twitter account on Dec. 25, Gaga expresses her deepest appreciation to Richardson for his collaboration.

 

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“Merry Christmas little monsters! Terry Richardson @Terry_World is making a #LadyGagaMOVIE documenting my life, the creation of ARTPOP + you!,” tweets Gaga.

Richardson has made a name for himself  shooting campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent, Aldo, and others, as well as having editorials in Vogue, Vanity Fair, i-D, GQ, Rolling Stone, and Vice.

Gaga also released that her fourth studio album, ARTPOP, would be released in this spring. No dates have been announced on the launch date of the documentary or album release date.

J.Crew Unveils 

Commercial brand J.Crew has been showing at New York Fashion Week for several seasons . and is now taking steps to extend the brand to include more luxury  items.

Photo courtesy of J.Crew

Earlier this month J.Crew launched an alligator purse, retailing at $1,500, that forwards their high-end mission. The purse is made of alligator and resembles the style of their signature Edie purse.

According to J.Crew, they will only manufacture and release nine of these luxury bags. The alligator bag is currently being sold exclusively at J.Crew’s Madison Avenue location.

—Cory Orlando

Fashion News Alert: Conde Nast Surprises, Chanel Launches, and Posen Replaces Kors

December 23, 2012 by 1 Comment

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A collaboration I am sure you thought you would never see  is the new business relationship between retail giant, Walmart, and publishing company, Conde Nast.

According to Women’s Wear Daily, Walmart will be featuring in their stores their own beauty/fashion magazine, Beauty Scoop .  Inside the magazine, readers can get tips, how-to’s, and stories written by editors from Glamour, Allure, and Lucky.

Walmart is looking to push their products in a more “tasteful” manner by looking to a bigger publishing company for assistance. Conde Nast is not the only publishing company to work with Walmart, Time Inc. also has a long standing relationship with the megastore.

Chanel Launches 

Chanel is taking spring 2013 back to the kind of luxury that gives their brand that timeless chic appeal. Starting with their makeup line, Printemps Precieux de Chanel, the cosmetic collection is inspired by Coco Chanel’s simple and sophisticated aesthetic.

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Elegant neutrals and plush pinks team up with bold and vibrant polish shades to give a line of contrasting colors. The new collection will include powders in soft peach and warm beige shades ($68), Quadra Eye Shadow palettes ($59), eyeliners with new shades of brown ($30), the Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Color ($34), and classic pink, polished brown or pink-red Le Vernis Nail Colors ($27).

The Chanel spring 2013 makeup line will be available at department stores and on chanel.com in January.

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Posen Replaces Kors 

Project Runway judge, Michael Kors, is bidding auf wiedersehen after ten seasons with the fashion reality show. It has been revealed that designer Zac Posen will be taking his spot as a  judge.

“So excited to be the new judge on @ProjectRunway Season 11!! Joining @heidiklum @ninagarcia and @TimGUnn,” Posen tweeted on his personal Twitter account.

Kors departure to the show is apparently due to scheduling conflicts but do not worry, it will not be for too long. Kors is planning to make a guest judge appearance at the season finale.

—Cory Orlando

Fashion News Alert: Jonathan Adler Collaborates, H&M Goes Eco-Friendly, and Chris Benz Teams Up

December 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

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Home decor icon Jonathan Adler will be merging his presence into a completely different demographic, cosmetics. Adler is partnering with bareMinerals for a limited edition  cosmetic set, Happiness by Design.

“It’s intended to evoke the promise that both brands distinctly and consistently make to their customers: that every single product we create should make your life better, easier, cooler, way more interesting, way more entertaining… or in one word, happier,” says Leslie Blodgett, bareMinerals founder.

The limited holiday set will include an oversized version of the beauty brand’s original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 and a Handy Buki Brush.

The design guru’s chevron pattern in pink set will be available in select retailers in February for $60.

H&M Goes Eco-Friendly

Remember the eco-friendly red carpet line H&M launched back in April? Well, they are at it again, except this time the company will tacklen the challenge of textile waste. At 48 global H&M market locations you will be able to recycle unwanted clothes in exchange for H&M discount vouchers to use in their retail stores. The clothes will then be taken by I:Collection, a partner of H&M, which will enable the garments to be reprocessed and reused.

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“Our sustainability efforts are rooted in a dedication to social and environmental responsibility. We want to do good for the environment, which is why we are now offering our customers a convenient solution: to be able to leave their worn out or defective garments with H&M,” states H&M’s CEO Karl-Johan Persson.

Starting in February, H&M will begin collecting unwanted clothes in many of their global stores. It will be the first store to ever roll out a collecting event worldwide.

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Chris Benz Launches Collection

Fashion designer Chris Benz has teamed up with Anthropologie’s Made in Kind monthly collaborations. Made in Kind is a brand new e-commerce platform from retail giant Anthropologie that offers exclusive designer collections each month.

“It’s a little something fun to spice up ladies’ wardrobes before the holidays. Our intent was to bring unique pieces that embody my aesthetic– rich in color and print,” Benz told The New York Times. 

The exclusive line will include chic separates, drappy blouses, big off-the-shoulder bows on a variety of playful party dresses, all in time for the holidays. Check out this one-of-a-kind collaboration in an Anthropologie store near you!

—Cory Orlando

Fashion News Alert: Alexander Wang Confirmed, Karl Lagerfeld Collaborates, and Monique Lhuillier Hits NYC

December 3, 2012 by 1 Comment

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After much speculation on who would take over as creative director at Balenciaga, Alexander Wang has been confirmed. The French fashion house announced Wang will also continue to design for his own label alongside his duties at Balenciaga.

“I am deeply honored to embark on this new role for a brand and house that I have such great admiration and respect for,” Wang said in a recent press release.

Wang will replace Nicolas Ghesquiere who had been the helm of Balenciaga for several seasons.

Karl Lagerfeld Collaborates

Karl Lagerfeld latest collaboration will be with Brazilian-based footwear brand Melissa. Melissa has a very prominent collaboration history with Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Alessandra Ambrosio featuring Melissa’s fun jelly shoe designs.

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“We are very excited about the partnership with Melissa who have been great in translating Karl’s inspirations and designs into truly iconic and fun fashion products that many women in the world will happily wear,” states Lagerfeld’s CEO Pier Paolo Righi.

Releasing in March, Lagerfeld will be designing capsule collections featuring various styles for Melissa over the next four seasons.

Monique Lhuillier Hits NYC

It has been a long time coming, but Monique Lhuillier has officially opened her New York City flagship store. The two floor boutique showcases the ready-to-wear and accessories on one floor with an intimate bridal salon on the second.

Photo courtesy of elle.com

“The New York Story marks an exciting new phase in the growth and development of Monique Lhuillier as a global luxury lifestyle brand. It is a dream come true for Monique to have significant retail footprint in New York,” said Monique Lhuillier CEO, Tom Bugbee.

With grey suede walls and Waterford chandeliers with tiers of crystals, be sure to check out the new boutique located at 19 East 71st Street, between Madison and Fifth Avenues.

—Cory Orlando

Fashion News Alert: Cacharel Evolves, Yoko Ono Designs, and Repetto Pirouettes

November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

 

After appointing Richard Aibert as the new CEO of  Cacharel, there are some major changes being made company wide to  the Parisian brand.

The brand’s name will be changed from Cacharel to Cacharel Paris, debuting the name change in Fall 2013. Another major change to the brand is the plan to drop prices by 30% to 40%.

With  new price points  just off $650, this high quality design label could make a smash hit this coming February.

Yoko Ono Designs

Yoko Ono will be collaborating with Opening Ceremony to create a limited edition menswear line, Entitled Fashions for Men. The inspiration for this limited edition menswear line  is Ono’s sketches for wedding to  former Beatle  John Lennon.

The collection will feature18 different funky looks with prices ranging from $75 to $750. Launching next week, every piece will include a copy of a book featuring Ono’s drawings.

Repetto Pirouettes in a New Direction

 The iconic French ballet-slipper brand Repetto has decided to launch their first ready-to-wear collection this month. The ready-to-wear collection is inspired by dancers’ clothing which  includes flowing skirts and stretchy garments.

Emilie Luc-Duc designed this 18-piece collection.

“We see a big enthusiasm for ballet,” Repetto’s chief executive Jean-Marc Gauchet said. “After ballet flats and leather goods, [ready-to-wear] was important to complete the silhouette.”

With this new launch and the addition of two new stores, Repetto hopes company growth will be significant.

— Cory Orlando

Fashion Reverie Announcements

November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Fashion Reverie is proud to announce the launch of our monthly newsletter, Reverie. Reverie will look back at some of the most interesting articles of the month, give a sneak peek into upcoming feature articles, as well as give our readers a behind-the-scenes purview of some of the fabulous fashion events and runway presentations attended by Fashion Reverie staff. Reverie will also include never-seen images from our editorial shoots and well as additional images not published in our feature articles. Reverie will be available to viewers who subscribe to the publication. Viewers can subscribe by registering though fashionreverie.com.

Fashion Reverie has promoted the following staff. Cory Orlando has been promoted from fashion news editor to managing editor. Chandia Brennen has been promoted from contributing fashion editor to senior fashion editor. And Dana E. Givens has been promoted from contributing fashion writer to associate fashion editor.

—William S. Gooch

Fashion News Alert: Rihanna’s Fragrance, Renting Nail Polish, and Kate Moss’ Documentary

November 19, 2012 by 3 Comments

This month Rihanna will launch her third fragrance, Nude,  following her two prior fragrances Reb’l Fleur and Rebelle.

The fragrance will include notes of guava nectar, mandarin, pear, orange blossom, gardenia petals and vanilla orchid. The mix of floral ingredients stays true to the singer’s Bajan roots.

Nude retails for $49 to $59, and will be available in Macy’s stores nationwide on Black Friday .

Lacquerous Rents Nail Polish

Renting high-end designer garments and looks from the runway is not new to the fashion industry. Recently, the beauty industry has adopted  this concept evidenced in the  new online site, Lacquerous.

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Lacquerous is an invite-only site where members will pay a flat rate fee of $18 a month and are sent three designer shades of nail polish. After 30 days the members will send the polish back with a prepaid postage label and three new polishes will be delivered in a few days.

The Lacquerous site will feature 70 shades and nine brands to chose from including Tom Ford, Deborah Lippmann, NARS, Butter London, OPI, Chanel, MAC, Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana. For more information on becoming a member visit www.lacquerous.com.

Kate Moss’s Documentary

Though she has modeled for over 25 years, Kate Moss is not known for being open about her private life.Rarely giving interviews in the past, Kate Moss is no set to reveal a lot about her life in her own documentary.

Recently, Moss has been speaking about her new role as the face of Mango and her relationship with Johnny Depp, including the launch of her new book, Kate: The Kate Moss Book.

Although there is no news on when the documentary will be hitting the big screen, cameras have been currently following Moss as she promotes her book and works on auctioning off prints next year. We can only hope that there will be a little modeling in there, too.

—Cory Orlando

Fashion News Alert: Nordstrom’s Finalists, Versace Collaboration, and Disney Animates Fashion

November 13, 2012 by 2 Comments

CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist

Although there is only one winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, the top ten finalist designers will have collections sold at six Nordstrom pop-up shops.

“It’s a great opportunity for our 10 designers have an in-store presence with a major retailer,” contends  CFDA chief executive officer Steven Kolb .

Many of the designers are already sold in smaller boutiques, making this opportunity for an even bigger exposure nationwide. The Nordstrom pop-up shops will feature the CFDA finalists in February 2013.

Versace’s New Collaboration

Singer M.I.A. has revealed that she would be representing the iconic Italian fashion house. M.I. A was spotted at  Versace’s haute couture show this past summer.

M.I.A. has a niche for over-the-top glamour that would make for an exciting collaboration with Versace. At an artist’s talk at the Muesuem of Modern Art, M.I.A. unveiled an image of her desktop which included folders titled “Versace Prints”, “Bootleg Versace”, and “Versace Outlines.”

Although no details of the collaboration have been  explained, it would be safe to say that M.I.A. is going to be more then just a face for Versace.

Disney Animates Barneys New York

The highly anticipated “Electric Holiday” campaign for Barneys New York will be unveiled tomorrow. Along with some of the most popular Disney characters getting a runway makeover, many of  the fashion community’s   industry insiders will be getting an animated new look.

 

From left to right: Vogue Paris editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt, Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Glenda Bailey

From Pat McGrath, Sarah Jessica Parker to Anna Dello Russo, this year Disney has partnered with Barneys to combine the Magic Kingdom with high fashion. Small brief cartoons will be produced and played on loop in the windows of the flagship store location on Madison Avenue.

The cartoon will also feature Minnie Mouse’s  Paris Fashion Week fantasy.

— Cory Orlando

Fashion Sneak Peek: Chanel Iman Embraces Smart Chic in Amazon.com’s Holiday 2012 Campaign

November 6, 2012 by 1 Comment

Most of us know Chanel Iman for campaigns with Victoria’s Secret and for being a model of choice for several seasons for Chanel, Philip Lim, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, John Galliano, Tom Ford, Michael Kors and countless others.  Though Chanel Iman has graced the catwalk for renowned couture fashion houses, her editorial campaigns has extended to such commercial brands as The Gap, Express, and Target.

For holiday 2012, Chanel Iman has expanded her ever-growing commercial campaigns to include Amazon.com. Amazon.com looked to smart 60’s chic for their holiday 2012 campaign as they did in their fall 2012 campaign. “The looks are classic, iconic, timeless, and smart,” says Amazon’s Fashion Creative Director, Dennis Leggett. “We wanted to feature ladylike dresses that represent the season.” Chanel Iman embraces this point of view with looks that include holiday metallic dresses, chic flirty frocks, and sophisticated lightweight jackets.

Images courtesy of HLGroup

Fashion Reverie was also given access to backstage images from Amazon.com’s fall 2012 campaign editorial shoot. Photographed by Matthew Rolston, Amazon.com’s “Smart Is Beautiful” holiday 2012 campaign features looks by Rebecca Minkoff, Kate Spade,  Kenneth Jay Lane, Anne Klein,  MAXAZRIABCBG, Tracey Reese, and Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent.

—Staff

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