Fashion News Alert: Galliano Loses Honor, Powerful Fashion Women, and Andy Warhol’s Nar Collection

August 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

John Galliano, former creative director of Christian Dior, has been stripped of his French Legion of Honor award. The Legion of Honor is one of the highest distinctions a civilian can be awarded in France.

Galliano was awarded the Legion of Honor on behalf of his services to French couture in 2009.

After being accused of assault and making anti-Semitic remarks outside a French café last year, Galliano resigned from the House of Dior.

“What he said made him unworthy of wearing this decoration. There are some convictions that aren’t compatible with the award,” states Richard Prasquier, president of CRIF.

Powerful Women of Fashion

This year’s Forbes 100 most powerful women list has included some of the most  prominent women in the fashion industry.

The Forbes 100 list includes: CFDA president Diana von Furstenberg (#33), Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts (#45), American Vogue cditor-in Chief Anna Wintour (#51), designer Miuccia Prada (#67), and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen (#83).

The presence of fashion and its influence is clearly shown when such icons luminaries are included . Congratulations to some of the fashion industry’s most powerful women.

Andy Warhol & Nars

The beauty brand, Nars, will carry an Andy Warhol-inspired cosmetic line this fall.

Ranging from a Debbie Harry cheek and eye palette to a lip gloss set packed into a soup can container, this exclusive collection is set to launch October 1 in Sephora. A second line will also hit department and specialty stores on November 1.

Both lines will include a 16-piece holiday collection encompassing nail polishes, lip gloss, brushes, shadow pencils, and eyeliner.

– Cory Orlando

Fashion News Alert: Phillip Lim Animates, Designers Join ‘The Face’, and Will.i.iam Gets Eco-Friendly

August 20, 2012 by 2 Comments

Designer Phillip Lim has teamed up with writer John Ostrander and Star Wars artist Jan Duursema to put together a comic book to parallel Lim’s Fall 2012 collection, Kill the Night.

“The Fall 2012 collection is inspired by the spirit of comic books such as Sin City and V for Vendetta and the neo-noir heroines who embody it. The comic book became the natural medium to tell this story,” press releases state.

The comic officially launches on September 6th – a.k.a Fashion’s Night Out. 3.1 Phillip Lim shoppers that night will receive a signed copy with their purchases both in store and online.

Top designers join model search

Naomi Campbell is set to start filming her new model search reality show, The Face, in New York City next month.

Campbell now has the help of two top designers, Marc Jacobs and Zac Posen, to find the next modeling sensation. The reality show will also include models Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha to evaluate the aspiring talent.

The main prize is a contract to become the face of a major fashion brand. Although the show is not set to air until 2013, this all-star fashion cast is sure to turn heads.

Will.i.am collaborates with Coca-Cola

Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas is collaborating with Coca-Cola Company to launch an eco-friendly fashion line featuring clothing and accessories.

The eco-friendly line, Ekocycle, strives on awareness of the importance to recycle and to make products more sustainable. The brand is set to launch an exclusive pair of headphones with Beats by Dre in the fall.

“People can recycle, take action, inspire others, and then go to Ekocycle.com to look at the products and even suggest products that they might like to see,” says Will.i.am during a news conference.

A collection of caps featuring Ekocycle partnered with New Era is set to launch in 2013.

– Cory Orlando

Fashion News Alert: Nicole Richie’s Macy’s Collection, Reem Acra’s First Fragrance, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Designs Lingerie

August 13, 2012 by 1 Comment

In her first collection for Macy’s Impulse, Nicole Richie stays true to her fashion point of view by featuring angular prints and slouchy basics.

The collection’s price range is from $49 to $149, making it affordable, but still retaining Richie’s signature bohemian chic style.  “I am thrilled to partner with such an iconic retailer for this collaboration which was an exciting, new way to challenge my creativity,” states Richie.

The 24 to 30 piece collection will be available starting mid-September in over 100 Macy’s locations, as well as Macys.com.

Reem Acra’s First Fragrance

After founding a bridal collection in 1997, Reem Acra’s first perfume is set to launch this October.

Originally from Beirut, Lebanon and now living in Nashville, Tennessee, Acra has stayed true to her  Lebanese roots  by incorporating exotic middle eastern scents into the fragrance. The scent features top notes of orange blossom, pear and bergamot; a heart of ginger, jasmine, lily of the valley and blooming peony, a dry down of amber, cedar wood, patchouli, and warm musk.

The scent (30 ml. for $35, 50 ml. for $90 and 90 ml. for $125) will launch at Saks Fifth Avenue, followed by additional stores throughout the US and UK.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Designs Lingerie

Ex-Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has made her first foray into designing her very first lingerie collection.

The model-turned-actress-turned designer will be collaborating with British retailer, Marks & Spencer for a 33-piece intimates collection, “Rosie for Autograph.”

“I love everything about lingerie, I’ve always had a thing for it. It’s completely feminine, it’s something for women, it’s our little secret,” Huntington-Whiteley says. “I think that we’ve struck a really great balance between it being young and modern whilst still being classic and sexy but it’s feminine, and I hope people enjoy it in that way.”

The collection will launch in select stores August 30 and will feature camisoles, kimono style robes decorated with rose-print motifs and deco-inspired detailing.

– Cory Orlando

Special Fashion News Alert: Betsey Keeps Singing and Anna Piaggi Transitions

August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

It aint over til the fat lady sings. And in Betsey Johnson’s case, the rotund woman is still crooning.

Though it looked as though Betsey Johnson was out of the game for the New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2013 season, Betsey Johnson, with the help of the Levy Group, is launching a new affordable dress line that will be in stores in the spring. Johnson will also showcase this new line during the upcoming New York Fashion Week. “We are [pleased] to be working with Betsey on her new dress collection. It was a natural progression to continue into another category,” stated Levy Group’s president Suzy Chin to WWD.

The fashion community was shocked in April when Johnson filed for bankruptcy forcing her to close all of her 63 stores and lay off 350 workers. With the bankruptcy Johnson retained the title of creative director and would continue to design accessories and moderately priced sportswear that is sold is major retail stores like Macy’s.

Johnson’s new collection will include solids, prints and flouncy dresses and will retail between $99 and $249. Keep singing Betsey!!

The Fashion Community Mourns Anna Piaggi

Iconic editor of Vogue Italia, Anna Piaggi passed away in her Milan home on Tuesday. Known for introducing the double page, a two-page collage of text and photos, Piaggi was just as well-known  for her colorful wardrobe as her work at Vogue Italia. According to the Telegraph, Piaggi also contributed to La Settimana Incom, Vanity, Epoca, Linea Italiana, Annabella, Panorama, and L’Espresso.

In 1986 Karl Lagerfeld sketched 10 years of Piaggi’s wardrobe in his fashion journal. And in 2006 London’s Victoria and Albert Museum exhibited thousands of her gowns and shoes.

Anna Piaggi was 81 years old.

—Staff

 

 

 

Fashion News Alert: Christian Siriano Opens Store, Sarah Jessica Parker Stars on ‘Glee’, and H&M Home Comes to the US

August 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Season four Project Runway winner, Christian Siriano announced that he is opening his signature store in New York City. Although Christiano opened the NYC store with a “soft launch” in late July, the signature store will open to the public on September 5th.

“I have always wanted to open a space where my customers can shop exclusive pieces curated by me and my team. The store is a great showcase for the collection to be seen each season, and I’m hoping this will be the first of many Christian Siriano retail locations,” states Siriano.

The boutique will feature garments from his runway collections, as well as  accessories, home décor, and much more.

Siriano’s boutique is located at 252 Elizabeth Street in New York City’s Nolita area.

Sarah Jessica Parker Joins ‘Glee’

Sarah Jessica Parker joins vogue.com, sort of.

Last week Glee co-creator Ian Brennan announced the actress is set to play an online editor for Vogue.com in the television series Glee. Her character is described as being “sort of frazzled, eccentric and hilarious.”

Series main character Kurt Hummel, played by Chris Colfer, will be contributing as an assistant to the vogue.com editor. Revealed via Twitter by Colfer, Parker’s Glee wardrobe will be handpicked by Anna Wintour.

Catch the new season airing Thursday September 13th, 9 p.m. EST on Fox.

H&M Brings Houseware to US

According to Women’s Wear Daily, H&M is set to launch its Home collection in the US in early 2013. The houseware collection has been sold exclusively in Europe since 2009.

H&M will offer three main collections that will be inspired by runway trends featuring accessories every two weeks. The collections will include linens, decorative storage, and various home décor pieces

Now all we need is H&M to create an online store for the US.

–Cory Orlando

 

Fashion News Alert: Yves Saint Laurent’s New Logo, Monique Launching Footwear, and eBay’s Holiday Collection

July 29, 2012 by 1 Comment

Yves Saint Laurent creative director, Hedi Slimane, has announced that the fashion house will drop “Yves” from its name.

It is hard to imagine such a well-known brand dropping part of their iconic name. Luckily, the change will only affect the ready-to-wear line. The rest of the fashion house will continue using the YSL logo originally designed by Adolphe Mouron Cassandre in 1963.

The famous interlocking YSL logo will now be replaced with a simpler white block design with the lettering, Saint Laurent Paris.

Monique’s designs are worn by many celebrities including Teri Hatcher.

Monique Says ‘I Do’ to Footwear

Bridal and ready-to-wear designer, Monique L’huillier will soon debut a line of shoes. L’huillier has been designing shoes for her collections for the past three year, but none of  the shoes seen in her collections were available for purchase.

Starting next spring there will be a 15-style footwear line encompassing day, evening, and  bridal looks.

“I’ve always wanted to dress women from head to toe,” L’huillier told  Women’s Wear Daily.

L’huillier uses animal skins, lace and intricate cut-outs in her shoes, which compliment many of the garments in her shows. She plans to launch an even bigger line of shoes for fall 2013 than her spring 2013 line with prices ranging from $595 to $1,195.

eBay Creates Holiday Collection

Looks like Target and Neiman Marcus aren’t the only ones joining forces for the holiday season.

The online shopping site, eBay, has just announced it will be releasing a limited edition designer collection for the holiday season.

EBay has decided to collaborate exclusively Billy Reid, Chris Benz, Fallon, Jonathan Adler, Ruffian, Steven Alan, and Tibi. All the designers have created at least five gifts for the over 40-piece collection.

Available starting November 12 through eBay’s Fashion Vault, pieces will vary from men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry to home décor, travel, and electronic accessories.

Price points will range anywhere from $50 to $100.

– Cory Orlando

Special News Alert: Nigel Barker’s Next Venture

July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Is there life after America’s Next Model? Some of the former contestants might argue that their modeling career after ANTM is tepid at best, while others have gone on to live out their modeling aspirations.

For former judge Nigel Barker, life after ANTM is turning out to still be sweet. After the abrupt exit of Barker, Jay Alexander, and Jay Manual, blogging and industry tongues have wagged about the future of the ANTM triumvirate. The future of the two Jays remain in question, but  Nigel Barker has moved own to greener pastures as the host of the highly anticipated The Face, Oxygen’s new model reality series.

Barker will be joined by supermodels Naomi Campbell, Coco Rocha, and Karolina Kurkova on The Face where aspiring female models compete to be the new face of a well-known brand.

In addition to being a judge on ANTM, Barker is a former model and as a photographer his work has appeared in GQ, Lucky, Tatler, Town & Country, Interview, Seventeen, and Cover magazines. Barker is also involved with the USO and is a celebrity ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Do Something organization, the United Nations Foundation and Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.

The Face is scheduled to air in 2013.

—Staff

Fashion News Alert: Andrej Pejic’s Reality Show, Jason Wu Introduces ‘Miss Wu’, and Rihanna Designs UK Collection

July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

It’s confirmed! Androgynous Serbian-Australian model Andrej Pejic will have his own reality show.

According to his agency, DNA Models, “It’s still in the early stages, but yes, there is a show being developed around Andrej.” The show will follow Pejic as he goes on go-sees and jobs over a few months.

It is rumored that Pejic’s mother, Jadranka Savic, will also be making an appearance in the show. Pejic is best known for currently being the only male model who successfully models both men and women’s garments in print and on the runway.

A piece from the ‘Miss Wu’ collection

Jason Wu’s New Line for Nordstrom

In January, Nordstrom will exclusively sell Jason Wu’s new line “Miss Wu.”

“I always see Jason Wu [the collection] as my aesthetic, my design sensibility. Miss Wu is my personality. It was really fun to explore that facet of who I am –slightly more downtown, and with a more relaxed attitude,” states Wu.

This 40-piece line will range from $195 to $795 compared to Wu’s other lines that have an average cost of $1,700. Designs will include A-line mini dresses, silk bow blouses, mod circle prints, and striped paired with feminine florals.

Although the exclusive deal is only set for one year with Nordstrom, it will sell  in other retail stores after the one-year deal with Nordstrom, with an accessories line in stores for 2014!

Rihanna designs UK Fashion Line

Rihanna is trying very hard to get us Yanks to shop in England.

After announcing her new reality show, Styled to Rock, which will only air in the UK, it has also been confirmed that she will be designing a clothing line for the UK.

Rihanna’s fashion line will be for British retail chain River Island.

Photo courtesy: Rihanna/Instagram

“I’ve been wanting to design my own collection for some time…River Island is the perfect partner for me to collaborate with and working with a British, family-run business also really appealed to me,” details Rihanna about her capsule collection.

Launching in Spring 2013, we can only hope  that her line will hit  retail stores stateside or online.

—Cory Orlando

Fashion News Alert: UGG Gets Edgy, Brian Reyes Returns, And Lady Gaga’s New Perfume

July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Why sacrifice fashion for comfort this fall when UGG’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection is sexy, warm, and comfortable. UGG takes shoe concepts to the next level for this fall season, revamping the classic boot and bootie.

“The inspiration behind pre-fall is all music and women who rock, like Stevie Nicks and Joan Jett, who were some of my idols growing up. So pre-fall is a reflection of rock of the 70’s while the core Fall collection is all about New York City,” said UGG creative director Leah Larson.

Included in fall 2012 is a continuing collection of edgy accessories from leather wallets and cross body bags to tech gadget covers. Look forward to fall 2013 as UGG plans to reveal a travel collection featuring overnight and weekend pieces.

Brian Reyes Designs at Calvin Klein

The ready-to-wear favorite, Brian Reyes, has signed on as vice president and head of global design at Calvin Klein Underwear after a one-year industry hiatus.

For his first collection for Calvin Klein Underwear, Reyes sought inspiration from exotic locales such as Patagonia.

“The underwear category is unique in that it is a fundamental basic but has so much possibility to be intriguing, sexy, and desirable,” Reyes told Women’s Wear Daily.

Lady Gaga to Launch Signature Perfume

Lady Gaga revealed that she will be releasing her own perfume, Lady Gaga Fame, in two different versions, an affordable small bottle ($30) and a larger version, Le Masterpiece, at $70.

The perfume has been described as the first-ever, black eau de parfum.Though black in color, the perfume sprays on the body clear and is invisible airborne. It also has an innovative “push pull technology” which allows the perfume’s sensory notes to work together, leaving no top or base notes.

Lady Gaga Fame consists of, “tears of belladonna, crushed heart of tiger orchid with a black veil of incense, pulverized apricot and the [combination] essences of saffron and honey drops.”

The anticipated fragrance will hit Macy’s starting August 22, pre-orders start July 26.

– Cory Orlando

Fashion News Alert: Jessica Simpson Designs Gowns, Alaia Opens Store, Target and Neiman Marcus Collaborate

July 11, 2012 by 1 Comment

Jessica Simpson is not designing for just toddlers, but also soon to be brides. Simpson is reported to be launching a bridal gown line to add to her nearly $1 billon fashion company. According to Simpson, she wants to design dresses for every bride, not just size 6s.

“If she does something that’s going to be memorable for decades, then certainly her wedding line is going to be successful because girls will want to mimic it!” states Fashion Star stylist Daniel Musto.

The 32-year-old is engaged to former NFL-er Eric Johnson and they are set to marry some time later this year.

Musto predicts that Simpson’s own wedding gown will give fashion insiders a look as to how Simpson might design her own line of gowns.

Alaïa Plans New Store

Azzedine Alaïa is set to open his first store since 1992!

Alaïa has revealed plans to open a flagship store near Avenue Montaigne in Paris, reports Financial Times’ Vanessa Friedman. The store will be a part of a five-floor hotel with an interior courtyard and garden that will function as a store, showroom, and some offices.

After the closing of many of his stores and the luxury line became more client-based, a flagship store this size is sure to grab attention.

The store is set to open next March.

Neiman Marcus joins Target in Holiday Collection

A Neiman Marcus and Target collaboration might sound like Christmas in July for lots of fashionistas. Retail stores Neiman Marcus and Target will be collaborating together for a limited edition Holiday 2012 collection.

Together they will feature pieces from 24 CFDA designers, including Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg, Jason Wu, Oscar de la Renta, Eddie Borgo and others.

“This is kind of ground-breaking. Neiman Marcus and Target share a passion for great design and delighting customers in new and unexpected ways,” states president and chief executive officer of Neiman Marcus, Karen Katz.

Beginning December 1, both retail stores will sell the Holiday collection online and in-store with designs ranging in price from $7.99 to $499.99.

— Cory Orlando

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