Just What These Times Need: Dolce & Gabbana’s Glorious New Coffee-Table Book
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
Dolce & Gabbana recently released a stunning new coffee-table book called Diamonds and Pearls devoted to just that — diamonds and pearls. The designers selected clothing and accessories from their archives bedazzled with all manner of sequins, gemstones, and pearls to photograph on very lifelike mannequins. The giant book probably weighs about twelve pounds, but the photographs are so gorgeous we lugged it to the scanner with our noodle arms to bring you a taste of it in the slideshow. Or purchase it in Dolce... [Read the full story]
Get Your $8,250 Louis Vuitton Skateboard Tomorrow
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
Chanel makes a $14,000 fly fishing rod and a $12,000 bicycle, so why shouldn't Louis Vuitton make an $8,250 skateboard with a fancy case? It's part of the Stephen Sprouse collection, and Louis made only three of these suckers. They go on sale in the Louis Vuitton Soho store tomorrow with proceeds benefiting the Free Arts NYC program. Imagine — you, Williamsburg, the spring, a warm breeze, money flapping out of your pants pockets … we see it. [the.Life files] Read more posts by Amy Odell Filed Under:... [Read the full story]
Wrinkle-Cream Ads Pulled; Carolina Herrera Likes Short Hair on 40-Plus Women
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
Carolina HerreraSKIN • Ads for Estée Lauder's Tri-Aktiline Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler, which promised to make wrinkles "disappear instantly," have been ruled misleading and must be pulled. [Telegraph] HAIR • Carolina Herrera: "Long hair after 40 is out in my book as it looks too messy and too young. Women need to learn how to age gracefully." [Times UK] • Philosophy's Falling in Love Shampoo and the Body Shop's Deep Sleep Mist are among those products designed specifically for people who shower... [Read the full story]
Buyer’s Guide: Shopping at Duo
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
Charlie flats by Keller.Sisters Wendy and LaRae Kangas opened East Village boutique Duo last month, packing the racks with independent designers and selective vintage wares for discerning downtown shoppers. A brick fireplace, antique light fixtures, and creaky wooden floorboards lend a timeworn feel to the space, and the sisters punch out price tags by hand on an antique twenties typewriter. The stock stresses local talent: Kelly Clark of Keller fashions chic ankle boots out of Williamsburg, knitwear designer (and Bendel... [Read the full story]
So Far, 30 Fewer Designers Than Last Season Are Officially Signed Up for Fashion Week
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
Takers?Last season IMG Fashion, which organizes Fashion Week, boasted more than 80 designers on its schedule. However, only 52 have been confirmed for February Fashion Week so far. The lineup won't be finalized for another two weeks, but IMG senior vice-president Fern Mallis still expects a "full schedule." We hope Mallis is right — a rep for Zac Posen told us the label still hasn't decided how they'll show their collection. Other designers could be in a similar position, but if we don't have 500 million places... [Read the full story]
Check Out Thakoon’s New Line
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
Afternoon, Michelle Obama! Style.com has a first look at Thakoon Addition, the spinoff of Thakoon Panichgul's runway line with an emphasis on wearability. It's chock-full of his signature prints, beloved by Michelle, including micro-florals and micro-leopard. It also includes a couple of skirt suits that could be great for the First Lady–elect. [Style.com] Read more posts by Amy Odell Filed Under: first looks, thakoon addition, thakoon panichgul Read More →
Kick Off the New Year by Browsing 112 Sneakers
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
From left, Visvim x Supreme Boot, Undefeated x Converse, Married to the Mob x Nike Dunk, Zoome Quick Sister+ by Nike, Dynarunner by AdidasKick off the New Year with a new pair of kicks. For our latest Shop-A-Matic, we asked Sky Gellatly of the streetwear- and sneaker-fanatic Website Hypebeast.com to help us pick 25 of the hottest pairs on the market. We also added another 87 to make your sneaker shopping even easier. From low-tops to high-tops to athletic sneakers, we bring you 112 options to search. Even if you aren't following... [Read the full story]
You Need This
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
You can download ringtones of Anna Wintour giving fashion advice and André Leon Talley giving career advice over at CityFile. You're welcome. [CityFile] Read more posts by Amy Odell Filed Under: andre leon talley, anna wintour, nonsense Read More →
Vivienne Westwood Wants to Write the Next Sex and the City Movie
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
Don't you just want to slap her a high five?We pretty much know the Sex and the City sequel is a go. (We love the clothes, but does it feel too soon to revisit all that pink spangly hype to you, too?) Apparently Vivienne Westwood, who designed Carrie's wedding dress in the first movie, wants to write the script. She has reportedly written to the producers and called Sarah Jessica Parker to plead her case, marking another reason Parker is the luckiest girl on earth (see aforementioned clothes). A spokesman for Westwood said... [Read the full story]
White Zombie’s Sean Yseult Has Moved Onto Fifth Avenue
January 7, 2009
Originally posted on: The Cut
Sean Yseult is best known as the colorful, long-haired bassist in White Zombie. Once the band split in '96, she moved to New Orleans and eventually started making super-poppy graphic silk scarves that now sell at Henri Bendel. A far cry from the nineties alternascene. We sat down with Yseult to find out how exactly she made the move from Zombie to Fifth Avenue and what else she's got up her sleeve.When did you start making these scarves? I started in 2006, shortly after Katrina hit. I was living in New Orleans, and that... [Read the full story]
