> Casting Chanel: Alessandro Nivola (above) has been confirmed to play a dashing Arthur "Boy" Capel to Audrey Tatou's Coco Chanel in the upcoming big screen biopic.
> Steven Alan opens in Brooklyn: For anyone in search of perfectly tailored basics, when price is no option.
> Will the Pope go naked rather than wear fur? The Italian Association for Defense of Animals and the Environment has launched an online petition appealing to Pope Benedict XVI, as an animal lover, to stop wearing robes trimmed with ermine.
> Artist Ryan McGinley's animalistic Wrangler ads:Banned in the US for appearing to glorify the murder and rape of young women, but still seen all over Europe (and online). Mission accomplished?
> The map to Barneys men's section: Some useful details to navigate the warehouse sale.
> See Jake run: Photos from the set Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time -- based on the popular computer game about a sixth century
prince -- show off Gyllenhaal's newly upgraded guns.
> Make grilled cheese sandwiches in your toaster: Feed your sandwich into reusable bags. All the gooey goodness, half the mess that might end up on your shirt.
> Lutz & Patmos team with West Elm: Knitwear designers collaborate with affordable chic homemakers West Elm on luxe line of pillows and throws.
> Invisibility cloak?: Scientists say they are a step closer to developing materials that
could render people and objects invisible.
> Project Runway sneak peek: Bravo hosts icon Brooke Shields as a guest judge, and our guess is the designers' challenge will relate to her character on sister station NBC's Lipstick Jungle.
> Nelly's new underwear ads revealed: This is the first time Sean Jean appoints a spokesperson for underwear -- but why is Nelly (who will strip down shirtless with little provocation) still wearing pants in this campaign?
> Justin Timberlake to show during New York Fashion Week: The pop star will grace the stage at Roseland Ballroom to perform in tandem with the runway presentation of his William Rast line.
> Barneys Warehouse Sale: Don't miss this yearly event. Doors open on Thursday, August 14 at 8 a.m. sharp!
It is your Stylelist's job to report that 80s fashion is, in fact, back. But, fear not, cast your painful fashion memories of nights at The Palladium and unfortunate prom nights aside. A few years time has proven helpful in editing out the good trends from the way bad, meaning you won't end up looking like Flock of Seagulls. [NYT]
David Beckham and his now infamous bulge (it's like a Kielbasa down there) drop our jaws again for round two of his Armani Exchange underwear campaign...[Towleroad]
...unfortunately the same cannot be said for perennial over compensator, Mario Lopez. [Towleroad] [dlisted]
Pharrell Williams funked up Harvey Nichols last night with the new-season collections of the sportswear lines he co-founded in
2005 with Japanese design star NIGO: Billionaire Boys Club and Ice
Cream. There was chilled Moet, Mr Chow canapés and...Mischa Barton. Nice to see she's getting out. Ya know, making friends. [British Vogue]
Stockholm-based footwear label Gram Design, has conceptualized a shoe that is not only a sneaker but also a hiking boot. Maybe I'll get a pair, head out to a mountain path and perhaps run into a bear or two? [Refinery 29]
Axe, who continues to have us believe that their body sprays and washes are meant to seduce hot horny girls, has debuted their rather phallic male body washer The Axe Detailer Shower tool; and we are yet again convinced they're ultimately working for the boys. [The Moment/NYT] -- SETH PLATTNER
If you've been keeping up with your issues of Out, you know that bold sunglasses are one of summer's must-have accessories. For some truly bold shades, check out Raf Simmons' sunglasses for Linda Farrow. Raf Simons, creative director of Jil Sander and his own eponymous lines, collaborated with the folks at Linda Farrow to design a collection of futuristic eyeglasses that blend a little Mad Max with a dash of 80s pop resulting in styles that would make Kanye West (and his throngs of emulating fans) giddy. Think thick plastic aviators in bright hues, geometric metal versions with lenses that resemble shards, and strips of leather along the temples. Trust me, you won't see every queen in the Castro rocking the same shades come Pride.
$300-$325, Raf Simons for Linda Farrow Sunglasses, at Barneys New York
We all might as well admit that we like to dab a little powder on our faces now and then to cover up unsightly blemishes, dark circles and (gasp!) wrinkles, and now, to better combat the latter, Peter Thomas has announced the launch of a new anti-wrinkle powder in his popular Un-Wrinkle range. Using a synthetic ingredient called SYN-AKE, the pressed power contains ingredients that act as muscle relaxers who's results are "similar to the paralyzing effects of snake venom." If it's going to stop those crow's feet, then bite me baby. [BellaSugar]
Petey, the winner of V Magazine's latest modeling competition, may have already dropped his last name in a move of pretentious self-promotion, but it's not hard to see through those chiseled abs and glass-cutting cheekbones to the aw-shucks-boy-from-Tennessee inside. Hedi Slimane may have shot him for the mag, proving yet again that everything he touches turns to fashion gold, but Petey admits not only that Jim Carrey is his biggest hero, but also that he aspired to be on the cover of WWE magazine. Our advice: shut up and just look pretty, k? Thanks. [The Cut]
It's an all out stage war, bitches! First, we heard that Mario Lopez was feeling a little inadequate when his cast mate from A Chorus Line, Nick Adams, showed up with better biceps, requesting that Adams wear a long sleeved shirt so as not to upstage Lopez, and now eye-candy underwear company 2(x)ist is cashing in on the controversy by featuring Adams in their latest ad campaign instead of their original choice (you guessed it), Lopez. We say put the both in the ad campaign and let the battle of the bulge continue. [NYP]
First John Varvatos goes to Milan with his collection, and now Ralph Lauren is set to take his Purple and Black label to Paris at the end of this month. We get it--our dollar is weak, our President sucks, and everyone is getting fatter by the minute, but, please! Spare us our fashion dignity! [Haute Concept]
Let's play word association. Is say "Croatia" and what do you think of? Right--sexy beaches and land mines. OK, it turns out the country is famous for something else too: the birth of the neck tie! Croata, one of the countries premiere tie boutiques, is issuing a limited-edition series of designs called the "Croata 4" to hopefully get the world thinking about something other than dismembered (albeit tan) bodies when it comes to their home country. [Material Interest]
We get a lot of silly products sent to us here at Out. Some are great, some are lame and some are downright hillarious! Subtle Butt definitely falls into the last category and has been giving us hours of laughter as it gets passed (no pun intended) around the office.
Subtle Butt are disposable gas neutralizers. You stick the carbon filters to the inside of your underwear to neutralize the noxious odor caused by the bean burrito or chili dog you ate for lunch. We haven't put them to the test yet(We are too stylish to have gas. Okay, the truth is that we prefer to drink lunch. Martini, anyone?) but we will happily to send them to a willing (and gassy) volunteer for a completely un-scientific test drive.
Who wouldn't want to take the stink of out the silent but deadlies?
The question remains: Is Subtle Butt a stroke of genius or just a great gag gift?
Give your Google a stylish makeover with skins designed by Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta, Tory Burch, Phillipe Starck, Todd Oldham, Jeff Koons, The Beastie Boys, Jackie Chan and many more. Now you have another reason to procrastinate at work. [Nylon]
Does Matthew McConaughey have B.O.? One derm says he doesn't wear deodorant and really should consider it. Thank god the man has a flaw! [Derm Blog via The Cut]
Tired of the Anya Hindmarch knock off bags that say "I am not a plastic bag?" Try this one instead: It reads "I am not a douche bag." [Fashionista]
Ah, Spring! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and guys are starting to take their favorite spring clothes and accessories out of hibernation for another hot season of beach getaways, rooftop soirees, and pool parties.
Catch spring fever and lighten up your look with Louis Vuitton's canvas and leather Cabas bag! The light and airy handheld tote comes in Vuitton's beautifully textured Damier Lune canvas with a cotton lining, aged-brass hardware, ivory suede and brown leather accents. It's the perfect bag for toting your MacBook to a meeting with the higher-ups or for carrying your flip flops, bathing suit, trashy novel and sunscreen to the beach on Fire Island for a meeting with Mother Nature.
Cabas Bag, Louis Vuitton, $1,530, call 866-VUITTON or visit LouisVuitton.com
Spending a fortune on dry cleaning bills? John Pearse's latest wash-and-go suit can be washed at home in the shower before bed and will be bone dry by morning—perfectly creased and all—thanks to some fabric ingenuity. God bless technology! [Independent]
OMFG. Model/Rich Girl Lydia Hearst is getting in the Gossip Girl action. She'll play a small role in an upcoming episode. Do model/actor crossovers ever go well? [Page Six]
"Which celebrity stylist, who should know better, has been blabbing in L.A. that a particular designer has tumbled off the wagon - again?" Juicy! Wouldn't you like to know? Post a comment with your guess! [NYDN]
Phone-throwing, alleged-spit-hurling supermodel Naomi Campbell (pictured left with YSL's Stefano Pilati) apologized to police offers at London's Heathrow airport for throwing a tantrum that led to her arrest. Can you say PR stunt? She'll be back to her tantrum-prone ways in no time. [NYDN]
Does this 24K Gold and Sapphire MacBook Air belong to: A)A coke dealer B)An expat businessman living in Dubai C) A Las Vegas Showgirl D) Dolce & Gabbana E) Someone with too much time and money on their hands. [Gizmodo]
Need a digital camera for under $150? Gizmodo makes it a snap to find one that fits in your budget and your pocket. [Gizmodo]
This is what happens when gadget geeks try to be fashionable. [Engadget]
Up your style quotient this Spring with carefully edited high-end accessories that can add polish to any outfit. Choose from stunning chelsea boots, cufflinks, watches and sleek wallets.
Even though you might prefer to hide behind the dark lenses of your sunglasses, they should still say something about your identity and personal style. In the spring and summer, shades are the most important of accessories. Not only are they they first line of defense against the evil eye but a protective cover for covert glances at good looking beach bums.
What they say about you: You're a club kid who has been up all night and you probably have a piercing thats not visible while clothed. Sunglasses, Gucci, $320, at Gucci Boutiques
What they say about you: You wear motorcycle boots to black-tie events, rock concerts and the leather bar. Sunglasses, 55DSL, $150, visit SolsticeStores.com
Each week, the fashion editors at Out.com answer your fashion questions! Visit Out.com for new advice or seek answers to your own style quandaries by sending an email to fashionadvice@out.com!
Q: I’ve
noticed a lot of bowties showing up in stores like Club Monaco lately.
Are they back in style or are these stores just reaching out to older
customers?
A:After
years of skinny ties and mod style, designers like Ralph Lauren, Etro,
Paul Smith, Thom Browne and Band of Outsiders all featured bowties in
their spring runway presentations. But the nerdy-chic classic isn’t
reserved for math geeks and history professors, it’s making inroads
among younger, trendy guys.
If you want to give the nerdy-prep-school look a shot, pick up a solid
bowtie and pair it with a button down shirt and a light-weight spring
cardigan, v-neck sweater or vest. If you are feeling particularly
brave, tie on some bolder patterns and colors. But do yourself a favor
and avoid the pre-tied clip-on. If you’re man enough to work a bowtie,
you can figure out how to tie the thing properly or you’ll go from
nerdy-chic to plain geek.
Auditioning for Project Runway: freak show or fashion show? You decide! [NY Times]
Inside last week's Louis Vuitton/ Murakami event at the Brooklyn Museum. Canal Street's gritty counterfeit markets are recreated inside the museum only the wares on the blankets are real Vuitton and cost their usual price. So, rich people can pretend they visit the Lower East Side. [NY Times]
Working in fashion is stranger than fiction— Ugly Betty and Devil Wears Prada just scratch the surface. But if you want to work in fashion, here are some low rung jobs that might suit your resume—or not. iPod Nanny? Dress Namer? Pecil Pusher? Send in your application now! [Independent]
Is Sasha Baron Cohen working on a new film as his alter ego, Bruno, a gay Austrian fashion journalist? The rumor mill says it could be out as soon as October. [Variety via Fashionista]
Would you pay $425 for a pair of Emporio Armani roller skates? Only if they could guarantee that I didn't fall on my ass. [Fashionista]
Take a video tour of John Varvatos' newest store that used to be Manhattan's legendary punk haven CBGB's. [NY Mag]
Timo Weiland and Out Editor in Chief Aaron Hicklin.Photo: Jeremy Kost, roidrage.com
Working in fashion isn't always work exactly. While 75 percent of it is actual blood, sweat and tears, the other 25 percent is all about the parties. Last week, Out partied with Timo Weiland to preview his Fall/Winter 2008 collection of fantastically vivid graphic TIMO! Wallets at Piero Lissoni’s showroom—which used to be the penthouse loft of hotelier Andre Balazs and Katie Ford.
TIMO! Wallets are a brilliant collection of ultraslim,
skinny-jean-friendly, accessories (including bifold and tri-fold
wallets, passport holders, and luggage tags) crafted from recycled and
sustainable materials. Each piece features bold graphics from abstract
paintings, sketches, photography and pixelated images that add a little
stylish flare to items that are often overlooked and kept out of sight.
Most recently, Frosti örn Gnarr Gunnarsson, an Icelandic rocker,
graffiti artist, cartoonist, and graphic designer, created a collection
of illustrations in collaboration with TIMO! Wallets.
Guests included Phillip Lim, Frank Tell, Subversive Jewelry's Justin Giunta, Liam and Patrick McMullan, Jeremy Kost, Mickey Boardman, Luigi Tadini, Calvin Klein model Garrett Neff—and our very own fearless leader Aaron Hicklin.
With the glut of RFID chips on your credit cards, passports, drivers license and office ID, your identity could easily be swiped by digital pickpockets. The solution? Metal-lined wallets that block radio frequencies. Trend or paranoia? "As weird as it sounds, wrapping your passport in tinfoil helps. The tinfoil people, in this case, happen to be correct." [WaPo]
Gucci goes high-tech with ads in Japan. Scanning barcodes in Gucci advertisements give customers access to a special site that allows them to download icons, photos, and wallpapers for their phones and browse Gucci's Joy Collection of accessories. The Japanese have all the fun with gadgets! [WWD]
Tom Ford, diet guru: "If I gain more than two or three pounds, like I have right now, I’m
going to eat vegetables tonight. I don’t ever cut out vodka and tonics.
My trick is that if I eat vegetables at night three or four days in a
row, I quickly snap back to my ideal weight." [Fashionista]
Banana Republic launches BR Monogram, a line of classic Banana Republic styles, so you'll always have a place to find a cardigan for an unexpected dinner date. [Fashionista]
Wii-mania, Guitar-hero-addiction and Rock Band-fever have struck the hotel industry. Some hip hotels offer Wii and Xbox rentals to entertainment-deprived guests. [Engadget]
See Michael Kors love Dolly Parton and American Idol. See Michael Kors attend American Idol taping when contestants singing Dolly Parton songs. See Michael Kors tape a public service announcement for Idol Gives Back. [WWD]
Jason Preston, Marc Jacobs' on-again-off-again-boyfriend, likes to set the record straight when gossip blogs screw up the facts. After a Gawker tipster described a sighting of Preston carrying "loads of heavy shit" and wearing "combat boots," Gawker reports that Preston left a voicemail describing his outfit in detail to clear up any notions that he carries his own luggage or wears common combat boots. Meanwhile, Marc Jacobs was spotted in L.A. with his new rebound boy toy. [Gawker]
Hot boys in their underwear make silly faces for a camera. The videos will debut at a video installation at the Tribeca Grand. God, I love art. [Fashionista]
Bloggers are finally getting some much-needed respect in the fashion industry as designers are granting more access to shows and launch events. What a relief! Sneaking in to these fabulous events Mission: Impossible-style is getting more difficult as the bouncers get bigger and meaner. [WWD]
Now listen up! Henry Holland wants to collaborate with Beth Ditto from The Gossip. Yes, please! [British Vogue]
What's in your manbag? Four Londoners empty their bags and reveal that everyone is more stylish in the U.K. [Guardian UK]
Don't mess with Karl Lagerfeld while he's working! While snapping photos of Jay-Z for a new Fendi campaign, a sneaky member of the paparazzi quietly began taking some pictures of his own until Lagerfeld's bodyguards served him an ass beating. I imagine that Karl just snaps his . [Page Six]
The "It Bag" has been on the lips of every woman since Sex and the City first hit the airwaves and validated every woman's obsession with shoes and bags. Now, men—especially gay men—are catching on to the "It Bag" idea, tossing aside their usual black leather or canvas messenger bags and reaching for totes, weekenders and briefcases with a little more eye-catching style—in bold hues, large patterns, exotic skins, super soft leathers, shiny patents and metallic fabrics—while still maintaining an overall masculine look—okay, so it's not as masculine as your gym bag.
Men are finally breaking the mold and embracing accessories that make a statement. This spring is all about statement pieces including bags, scarves, jewelry and shoes. While monochromatic color palettes and minimalism are back in a big way, add a dash of eye-popping color, or an indulgent snakeskin bag for a little drama that will immediately up your style quotient.
Check out the python skin bag by Leonello Borghi above. While the natural python print is subdued by the dark dye, the skin gives the bag excellent texture. Snakeskin used to be taboo for men, evoking images of Las Vegas lounge lizards in pimped out suits and pointy snakeskin shoes, but the exotic skin that has been a longstanding favorite in womenswear, has been redeemed. If you're feeling a bit more ballsy, reach for the natural python skin with light brown leather handles. It's sure to cause a scene.
Rogue Python Carry On Bags, Leonello Borghi, $2,484, at Barneys New York, or visit leonelloborghi.com
Richard Chai to design a capsule collection of womenswear for Target as part of it's GO International program. Previous participants include Proenza Schouler, Rogan, and Jovovich-Hawk. Chai's collection is due out in August, but it won't be any fun for us boys. [Fashion Week Daily]
Abercrombie & Fitch tries to give back to the community by donating $10 million to a children's hospital, but the hospital might return it (with a receipt) because of pressures from 15 organizations like the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, Parents for Ethical Marketing and several doctors who work at the hospital, claiming it sends the wrong message. Their ads and clothes are just too sexy, they say. I think it's safe to say A+F won't be posting any ads in the delivery rooms. [Fashionista]
New York Fashion Week will pack it's bags and move the tents from Bryant Park to the 10th Avenue Rail Yards after 2010. Talk about moving from the Penthouse to the Poor House. You can hear the confused fashionistas thinking "There's a 10th Avenue in Manhattan? I thought that was Jersey." Okay, so by then, the rail yards will be redeveloped into some prime real estate...maybe. [NY Daily News]
Riding high on the successful Richard Prince collaboration, Louis Vuitton is rumored to debut a new line of accessories tentatively called "Monogramouflage" (seriously!)—featuring the LV mongoram and a camouflage print designed by Takashi Murakami and our BFF Marc Jacobs—at the Brooklyn Museum of Art pop-up store on June 1st as part of the opening of Murakami's exhibit. [Fashion Week Daily]
In other Marc Jacobs-related news, his fiancé/boyfriend Jason Preston got in a late night scuffle outside a Chelsea club on Sunday after a drunken homo threw his drink at another queen and hit a woman instead. Preston, whose chivalry scores major points with me (Go Jason!), asked the guy to apologize to the woman and was fed a knuckle sandwich instead. The fight continued outside but Jason reports he's A.O.K. [Page Six]
For a designer whose clothes are often described in fashion magazines as "urban" and "sophisticated," it's a bit surprising that Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders' first foray into shoes has nothing to do with mules, platforms or peep-toe pumps. Instead, he teamed up with 100+ year old sneaker company Gola to create a line of equally sophisticated kicks for men and women this Spring.
The Spring 2008 collaboration, which starts hitting shelves in Bloomingdale's stores this week, features high- and low-tops in Saunders' signature bold color palette in hues of primary reds, blues and yellows along with neutral gray, black, brown and beige. Saunders also mixes matte and patent materials such as suede, patent leather and herringbone fabrics. The result is a line of charming shoes that perfectly captures Saunders' unique eye for unusual combinations, while running the gamut of chic and restrained to eye-catchingly bold.
Sneaker enthusiasts and fashionistas are already foaming at the mouth to get their hands on them.
Gola by Jonathan Saunders, $160—$230, visit golausa.com
The NY Times captures the It bag for men in Paris: the leather carryall. Homos everywhere toss aside their Jack Spade canvas messengers and head straight for something a little more butch...almost. [NY Times]
Are text messages dangerous for pedestrians? The City of London thinks so! Text-obsessed Londoners have apparently run into so many lamp posts while sending a message to their mates that the city has installed pads on many lamp posts. Well, this is the same city that thought giving pubs 24-hour drinking licenses would curb binge drinking and alcohol-related violence. What will they do to stop the walking-while-chewing-gum injuries? [Engadget]
Does Baby Phat designer Kimora Lee Simmons demand that someone stand beside her at all times during personal appearances to refill her champagne when her glass is less than one inch full? The NY Post thinks so. And come on, us size queens could always use a few more inches. [NY Post]
The New York Daily News reported today that Marc Jacobs was seen rubbing his finger up and down his boyfriends abs in a bar. Wait, why is this news? It would be news if Marc did that to Anderson Cooper. Must be a slow news day for Rush & Molloy. [NY Daily News]
Tim Gunn & Christian Siriano hold a walk-off. Clearly Miss Ferocia Coutura wins and tells Gunn that his walk is "not fierce!" [Mollygood via Queerty]
Just when you thought your mobile phone did everything you could ever hope, Adidas and Samsung have teamed up to create the F110 miCoach, a phone that tracks your heart rate, tells you when you're not running fast enough, counts your strides and holds 1GB of music. Now, if they could only figure out a way for it to run for me. [Engadget Mobile]
New York City Police raided three Chinatown buildings and shut down over 30 retailers for hawking counterfeit designer goods. Police seized over $1 million worth of knockoff accessories like faux-Prada bags, Burberry umbrellas, Louis Vuitton wallets, Rolex watches and more. Tourists openly weeped until they realized when you shut down one counterfeiter, three more pop up. It won't be long before they start knocking off Gucci's "I Heart NY" bags just to ruffle NYPD feathers. [WWD]
Residents in the West Village are upset that Yohji Yamamoto's new Y-3 store is wasting valuable energy by leaving its massive garage door wide open in the dead of winter. They hope to lure customers into the store with the heat. Not sure what residents are complaining about if they don't have to pay the heating bill. [Gothamist]
Label whore or coke whore? You decide! A new exhibit of work by Comenius Roethlisberger at Colette in Paris features chocolate bars engraved with designer logos—and filled with a mix of powdered sugar and cocaine. That's just asking for a court battle or a break in. [Fashionista]
Zac Posen will create a capsule collection of red carpet looks for Target...in Australia. Sadly, he's only making womenswear. [Fashion Week Daily]
Did Cashmere Mafia get the kiss of death from Lipstick Jungle? Rumor has it that Cashmere Mafia has been put on moth balls. [Fashionista]
Former Dior Homme designer Hedi Slimane is rumored to be in talks with former employer LVMH to start his own design house. We love you Hedi! [DNR News]
Prada to sell itself on the Milan Stock Exchange. [DNR News]
Pantone picks Blue Iris as "Color of the Year." The World continues to turn. [NY Times]
GF Ferré, the younger (read: more affordable) Gianfranco Ferré line that you probably haven't heard of, has two new designers at the helm: Stefano Citron and Federico Piaggi. [WWD]
The NY Times hops on the holiday sweater bandwagon. See? Your Stylelist isn't completely off. [NY Times]
Grooming gadgetry helps you brush better. That means, less stanky breath and more kisses under the mistletoe. [NY Times]
Cole Haan will celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2008 with collaborations with designers from architecture, industrial design, jewelry and sculpture. Perhaps the footwear and accessories brand will finally break free from its laced-up image. [WWD]
Amazon.com just got a little gayer. While ordering your copy of the Hairspray DVD, you can indulge your urge to show your queer pride with some carefully-placed accessories. After all Mary, those pride rings you've been sporting since San Francisco's Gay Pride Parade in 1995 are looking a little...well...tired.
The online super-retailer just added fagtastic jewelery company Love & Pride to its arsenal of jewelry offerings. Now it's easy to get your commitment rings, watches, bracelets, rainbow-themed bling, Reichen's "Fly Naked" aviation-inspired jewelry, and other accessories inspired by your favorite gay soap operas like The L Word and Queer as Folk. Who said you can't buy love?
Amazon.com offers 150 pieces ranging in price from $30 to $5,000.
Visit the online store and browse the selection by clicking here.
Christian Lacroix designed glass bottles for Evian. Get your ready-to-wear bottle for $6 and your "couture" bottle for untold sums. Personally, I prefer to drink my water than to wear it, but to each their own! [Fashionista]
Starbucks and Apple begin their joint quest for world domination as iTunes rolls out in Starbucks locations across the Universe. [Engadget]
Scent of a man! Do you really need to wear antiperspirant and deodorant each day? The NY Times explores the American obsession with battling B.O. and suggests that little man stank goes a long way. [NY Times]
Gift Bags, long lines, supermodel poses, designer cameos and cat fights over leopard prints! That sums up the scene at H&Ms across the world that revealed the Roberto Cavalli line to the world today. I would have been in line this morning, but I didn't want to get trampled to death. [Fashionista]
Are members of the general public the harshest fashion critics? What do you expect when you invite plebeians to attend fashion shows? [NY Times]
Verizon welcomes pre-orders for LG's latest Voyager and Venus clamshell and slider phones starting today! Because some people don't actually want an iPhone. [Engadget]
Project Runway goes interactive and takes a page from Fantasy Football. Pick your favorite designer during each show and see how they do when the judges hurl insults and shred them to pieces! Fun! [Fashionista]
Hogan taps Thakoon Panichgul to collaborate on a special project beginning Fall 2008. So much for the rumors that Thakoon would take over design duties at the Italian brand. I guess that's why they call it a rumor. [WWD, sub req'd]
Isaac Mizrahi, everybody's favorite Target Designer and Red Carpet Groper, is producing a T.V. show for the CW (that network you secretly watch). Apparently, the show will be called "The Collection" and will be based on Mizrahi's own experiences in the fashion world. [Fashionista]
How much are you willing to pay for a bespoke suit? How about $90,000? That's what one Savile Row tailor charges for the "Ultimate Bespoke Suit" that is made from luxurious cloth that is designed and woven in a traditional English mill. The Mens Warehouse will have a knock off in about two weeks. [Daily Mail UK]
Ah, the scarf. The Fall/Winter staple that ups your style quotient and keeps your sensitive neck toasty while braving the bitter bitter cold. Each season, scarves get a makeover—not too long ago, the long, skinny wrap reigned supreme and more recently, thicker, impossibly long versions grew in popularity. This year, the scarf gets chunky and reaches new heights in size—in other words, the cowl neck is making a comeback. Check out the cashmere cowl neck scarf from Michael Kors.
Let's be honest, the length doesn't always matter as long as it's thick enough to keep you satisfied.
If you're not familiar with the cowlneck, think of it like a loosely-knit tube sock for your neck. Madeleine Vionnet made the style popular in the 1930s among women and it has remained a staple style for sweaters among the fairer sex. Now, it's jumping the gender divide to wrap itself around the necks of men. Straight guys won't dare to sport the style it for a couple more seasons because they might feel like an uncircumcised penis. It's a great style. With a cowl neck scarf, you won't have to rewrap it each time the wind meddles with your carefully styled accessory—and you're less likely to lose it, too. Check out another photo after the jump!
Cashmere cowl neck scarf, Michael Kors, $695, call 212-452-4685
Breaking news! The NY Times proclaims the return of the necktie! Everyone act surprised. [NY Times]
In true German style, efficiency is everything. Berlin-based label ADD adds a menswear collection that your fag hags can borrow—if you let them. [Fashionista]
Is model of the moment Agyness Deyn planning to follow in Kate Moss' footsteps and design a collection for Top Shop? But let's hope she avoids the blow. [Vogue UK]
President Bill Clinton is trying his hand at fashion...er..his wrist anyway. The maybe future first husband and the Clinton Foundation are teaming up with luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet to create a limited-edition line of watches. Fashion and design were always the role of the first lady. [WWD]
Dana Thomas, author of Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster, has been banned from Louis Vuitton shows and events for calling the esteemed brand "the McDonalds of the Luxury industry." Do you want fries with that? [Fashion Week Daily]
Pharrell Williams will unveil his line of jewelry for Louis Vuitton in January...seriously...seriously? [WWD]
O.J. Simpson shopping on Canal Street? The Juice's Rolex watch that was awarded to Fred Goldman in lieu of damages was returned because it's a fake. I hope O.J. got a real good deal on it. [Radar]
Photographers booed Marc Jacobs before the Louis Vuitton show began late on Sunday at the Louvre. Why are people surprised by the tardiness? Jacobs is always fashionably late. Next time, bring a book, or the latest issue of Out. [WWD]
Is Hogan feeling up Thakoon Panichgul for the role of creative director? Rumor has it that Thakoon is in not-so-secret talks with the brand. [WWD]
Meet fashion's newest odd couple. Dior's John Galliano teams up with Diesel to design a line for kids? A match made in heaven? [WWD, sub req'd]
Fashionista explores the shining question: Can a man wear metallic clothing? You decide! [Fashionista]
Rumor has it that Giles Deacon could be chosen to resurrect the design house of visionary surrealist Elsa Schiaparelli? Yes, please! [Vogue UK]
Kanye West is entering into the business of bling. At Wednesday night's Givenchy presentation, he was spotted wearing a "gold Manga-style diamond-studded pendant," says WWD, that was designed by West and Takashi Murakami. Bling is so five years ago. [WWD]
Roberto Cavalli will design the costumes for the Spice Girls reunion tour. Thank God the rumors that David Beckham would stitch the outfits himself were falsies—just like Posh's boobs (so they say)! [Vogue UK]
Calvin Klein dishes to Vogue Hommes International about his feelings about the clothes sold under his name, and his interest in pursuing architecture. I mean, designing buildings can't be any harder than designing a chic dress, right? [WWD]
The London Moped Gang strikes again! FrostFrench is the latest victim in a string of high-end boutique robberies including Luella, Marc Jacobs, Roger Vivier and Brora. The bandits nabbed thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. At least they have good taste in clothes. [Vogue UK]
Two John Varvatos Models Get Shady.All photos: Courtesy of John Varvatos.
Sunglasses have long reigned as a symbol of cool—just look at any celebrity who attempts to dodge the flashbulbs of hungry paparazzi by shielding their eyes with a stylish pair. Glasses are a year round must have accessory. To step up your look—with smart specs or stylish shades—check out frames from John Varvatos, whose line of eyewear blends vintage cool and nerdy chic with a little rock n' roll.
Jil Sander, the acclaimed designer who left her eponymous company after disagreements with the parent company Prada, might pen a book about her life. Unfortunately, the title 'The Devil Wears Prada" is already taken. [WWD]
The NY Times gives readers a not-so-glamorous sneak peek at Dsquared's early morning rehearsal for yesterday's show. [NY Times]
Are you watching Gossip Girl? Now you, too, can show your Brooklyn pride and wear a shirt inspired by the show. [Radar]
Rihanna wants to design a clothing line...Does four or five hit singles give one enough star power to support a fashion line? Maybe she should stick to umbrellas. Chances are Rihanna will burn out before the line even hits racks. [WWD]
Chicken Poop lip balm? A mystery cure-all balm called Egyptian Magic? I've got a Brooklyn Bridge I'd like to sell you. [NY Times]
Karl Lagerfeld plans to show stage Fendi's Spring/Summer 2008 fashion show on the Great Wall of China...literally...seriously. ""I have a lot of people working for me, like Mao," Lagerfeld told Fashion Week Daily in February. [WWD]
Fashion brands from Tiffany to 3.1 Philip Lim bring specs-y back (bad joke, I know) and hop on the luxury eyewear bandwagon, so even the little (read: less wealthy) people can get a piece of luxury brands...right between the eyes. [IHT]
Karl Lagerfeld will debut his new line of eyewear on Wednesday. The collection will hit stores in January with an optical line to follow in April. Fans optional. [WWD]
The Times on Lars Nilsson, heir to the Gianfranco Ferré throne. [NY Times]
NY Times' Guy Trebay and Cathy Horyn are still banned from attending Dolce & Gabbana's runway show in Milan. The moral of the story? Don't piss off the fashion queens—they know how to hold a grudge. [Fashion Week Daily]
The current state of fashion models: still thin, still young and still smoking like chimneys in winter. [NY Times]
As reported yesterday, Giorgio Armani opened his virtual store in the virtual world, Second Life. According to WWD, "Style.com's Candy Pratts Price's avatar will interview Armani's avatar in the Second Life store about fashion and innovation." Seriously? This is getting to be ridiculous. I want to virtually slap someone. And how do you know it's not some middle-aged perv pretending to be the Italian designer? [WWD]
Uniqlo teams up with color-gurus Pantone to create a line of cashmere sweaters in 20 various shades for the Fall. If you don't know Uniqlo, it's Japan's answer to the GAP if it were cool again, and they sell cashmere sweaters for $129. [Fashion Week Daily]
Being a fashion critic is no longer reserved for the halls of esteemed fashion magazines. Instead, unlikely (and sometimes unqualified) critics appear in the oddest of places—including William Sledd on YouTube—to blogs. Hey, wait a minute! [NY Times]
Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham unveiled a line of makeup in Japan today called "V-Sculpt." You too can look like an alien with a little spackle and gloss. Luckily, the makeup will stay in Japan for now. [WWD]
Andre 3000 of OutKast announced plans to launch a line of menswear. Yet another celebrity tosses their hat into the fashion ring. Yawn! [WWD]
Dean and Dan Caten, the Canadian designers behind Dsquared, felt a little Fergalicious in Fergie's new music video for her song "Clumsy." The designers are featured in the video as Fergie Ferg struts the Dsquared runway and becomes fashion roadkill after a stumble. Dean and Dan will also feature fellow-pop-diva Rihanna on their runway show tomorrow in Milan—perhaps she'll carry a Dsquared umbrella-ella-ella? [WWD]
Armani opened his virtual store in Second Life today. But who wants their virtual self to dress better than they do in real life? [Fashion Week Daily]
In other Armani news: Take a look at the new Giorgio Armani designed Samsung mobile phone! It won't unseat the iPhone but maybe it will beat Prada's mobile for second place—or not. Personally, I prefer the look of the Prada phone. [Engadget]
Read up on the new head of Gianfranco Ferré, Lars Nilsson. His resume includes working for Chanel, Dior, Ralph Lauren, Christian Lacroix, Nina Ricci and Bill Blass. Where hasn't this guy worked? Maybe his next gig will be Baby Phat. [Fashion Week Daily]
Luxury watch and jewelery brand David Yurman will launch an eyewear line for men and women next Spring. Jewel-encrusted shades anyone? I thought the era of bling had passed but apparently I was wrong. [WWD]
Milan's battle against underweight models and anorexia took the fight a bit further with an in-your-face billboard campaign showing a nude, anorexic woman. The photo shows the horrors of anorexia but it doesn't exactly move you to make a sandwich. [Daily Mail UK]
The stripper who snapped photos of boxing hottie Oscar de la Hoya feels remorse. In a voicemail to photo agency X17, she said, "I can't believe we did this! For $70,000 you let them take advantage of
me? What is going to happen to me? I've crushed a million hearts of
kids . . . People look up to [de la Hoya.] . . . I'm really upset. I
can't eat. I can't sleep." Oh, cry yourself to sleep on your $70,000 pillow. You knew what was going to happen. [NY Post]
Lars Nilsson to take the helm of Gianfranco Ferre. The Swedish designer who previously worked for Nina Ricci will present his first collection in January. [WWD]
Fashion icon smack-down! Did Kate Moss accuse Sienna Miller of stealing her style? Ooh, catfight! My money is on Kate. She's a waif, but she's had a rough few years and could probably teach Jude Law's ex a thing or two. [Daily Mail UK]
While you're recovering from the long weekend of backyard barbecues and binge drinking, try not to think about the fact that Labor Day represents a last hurrah for Summer.
For many, Labor Day means returning to school or the end of half-days on Fridays. But more importantly, Labor Day means it's time to face some pressing fashion questions: What should we do with our white shoes? Can we still wear them? What about that long-standing rule about wearing white shoes after Labor Day? These are serious matters. Have you watched Serial Mom?
Luckily, Dolce & Gabbana showed winter whites on their Fall 2007 runways. Consider that a license to continue indulging your obsession with white Chuck Taylors and Jack Purcells—at least until the first signs of rain.
Each time you flip through a celebrity rag, every star hides from the paparazzi behind the same tired styles of sunglasses—a large, plastic, Jackie O' number or barely-there framed aviators . While the frames might be thin, the pieces that slide over your ears are usually massive and overly bedazzled with a designer's name or monstrous logo.
That's why we love Dior Homme's ultra-sleek, two-tone, thin-framed specs. The metal and resin frames aren't just slim around the lenses, but the width is consistent throughout. And don't worry about obnoxious logos taking center stage on your temples, the Dior Homme frames feature a pared down "CD".
The color combinations also tickle our love for Dior Homme. A deliciously '80s black metal and red resin with smokey gray lenses reminds us of Michael Jackson in Thriller. The pair in black metal with khaki resin if you live in your chinos or fancy a pair that compliments your military-inspired garb. The silver palladium metal with black resin compliments the trends of metallics that appeared in numerous collections—including D&G's fall collection.
It seems that the fine folks at Diesel have caught Transformers- fever! The company's new Puzzle Shoe is a brilliant example of their robo- obsession.
The low-top easily transforms Voltron-style into a high-top or boot by lacing together the two additional pieces. Dial it up to a serious 10-eye boot or keep it casual with an 8-eye high-top or 6-eye sneaker that any skater will admire.
The mix of black leather and patent leather is equal parts punk rock and futuristicglam—so it fits in with some of the season's biggest trends. Dior Homme also offers a high-top sneaker that is similar to the boot style, but it is not convertible.
Let's face it, some outfits require serious standout footwear.
If you're not a shoe fanatic and only buy one pair of sneakers this season, these versatile sneaks could instantly expand your shoe collection by leaps and bound in just one swipe of the plastic. You're getting six shoes in one!
More photos after the jump!
$295, at Diesel Stores Nationwide. Visit Diesel.com for store locations.
Levi's unveils its first Warhol Factory X jeans designed in collaboration with artist Damien Hirst. Think black skull shaped rhinestone designs on black denim. [Fashionista]
David Chu debuted his Spring 2008 collection of luggage for Tumi—including trunks, suitcases and hat boxes for a classic style. Can hat boxes fit in an overhead compartment? [Fashion Week Daily]
Heatherette reschedules their Fashion Week show and swaps locations to avoid a conflict with Condé Nast's Fashion Rocks event that takes place at the same time. Will Lily Allen walk the Heatherette runway alongside Amanda Lepore? Oh the rumors are flying! [Fashionista]
Barneys New York will carry clothes from Topman—the mens line from Topshop, U.K.'s fast-fashion, cheap-chic retailer that's a little better than H&M. I said "a little." [DNR]
