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> 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!
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Making waves across the pond is Prince Charles'--yes, that Prince Charles--five piece organic skin treatment set called Highgrove, named after his estate in Gloucestershire. It's already widely sold out across the continent, and we hope it works miracles because God knows Camilla's hurting for one. [WWD]
Annoyingly ubiquitous Justin Timberlake will headline the Conde Nast benefit, Fashion Rocks, on September 5th, which is oh-so-coincidentally the start date of NY Fashion Week. Sounds like someone could use a little lesson in saturation. [Fashionista]
The tattoo-inspired inaugural fragrance launch from Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier was so successful he'll launch a follow up pair of men's and women's fragrances this December. Nothing like a new scent for the holidays to cover up the desperate smell of alcohol and bitterness. [WWD]
While at first they were glad to get some well-received coverage when Agnyess Deyn fronted for one of their songs, bandmates of Five O'clock Heroes are now getting a little tired of being overshadowed by all the attention her one tune, "Who," is getting. The model shadow does loom large indeed. [Contact Music]
As if designing clothes isn't time consuming enough. ADAM designer Adam Lippes will launch a blog on his website, shopadam.com. I'm sure it will be great and all, but never forget where your allegiances lie, bitches...[WWD]
To commemorate the brand's 40th anniversary, Calvin Klein will stage a full-scale menswear show next February during New York Fashion Week. Normally shown in Milan, it's about time Mr. Klein shed that hoity-toity attitude and came home. [DNR]
-- SETH PLATTNER
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When designers branch out into markets that are hardly their own, it's always fun to see if it's going to be a success or a train wreck. With that in mind, who's not excited to see the mock-ups of Roberto Cavalli's new dance club in Dubai? The rendering looks cheap, and we don't see any animal print in the interior decoration! Honestly, Roberto--abandoning you morals so quickly? [The Cut]
Simon Doonan and longtime partner Jonathan Adler will tie the knot in California in mid-September. Ever the quipster, Doonan is foregoing a big bash, saying "I always thought we were married, so I don’t feel like celebrating the
fact that the government’s allowing me to think I’m married. It’s more
like paying a parking ticket.” A long, long overdue parking ticket, sir. [The Cut]
Christian Siriano, everyone's favorite androgynous pixie, has unveiled his new line on Bluefly.com as part of his winning package from last season's Project Runway. It's cute stuff if you need to suggest a few things for the drab hag in your life, and each piece has Siriano-esque names such as "Posh" (who is one of his biggest supporters) and "Transylvania." As long as there's no "fierce" I'm fine. [NYT]
Men's Fashion Week is underway in New York, and I'm sitting here blogging about it rather than sitting there watching....which was not the case last year...excuse me while I make a few calls. [Material Interest]
In case you were wondering, Girogio Armani wears a speedo. You go, girl! [Socialite Life]
Mike Albo goes on a gay shopping adventure in Provincetown for The International Herald Tribune...and doesn't make it much farther than Marc by Marc Jacobs. [IHT]
-- SETH PLATTNER
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While we are sometimes uncomfortably aware of the ubiquitous black framed glasses, Sol Moscot is offering their signature frames in a variety of fun, fruity colors such as peacock, cerulean, orchid, and golden olive for the summer. Note to consumers: the colored frames retail for $220 while the black versions are only $169. The rainbow road can be rough sometimes, no? [Material Interest]
As when any celebrity attends a designer fashion show, pictures of the notable star in attendance go public in no time, much to the pleasure and gratitude of the lable. But, it turns out Kanye wasn't galavanting around Paris just to see clothes, but rather to debut his own. Many of the looks he wore throughout the week were actually sneak peek items form his upcoming line, Pastelle. [LA Times]
Olympic medal hopefuls Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte swam a few laps, romped in the shower, and, of course, did it all topless and in speedos for a Men's Journal photo shoot. It all feels a bit softcore, and we're entirely ok with that. [Towleroad]
Roberto Cavalli, citing bad market timing, has opted not to sell his company. Stripes, leopard print and paisley forever! [WWD]
-- SETH PLATTNER
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Sometimes brand new jeans are just too stiff, and those "vintage" type jeans are just too, well, vintage. Leave it to denim superstars A.P.C. to develop a middle man. Newly introduced are their Butler Worn Out series of denim, which are pairs of jeans worn exactly one time before being sold to consumers. [Material Interest]
Naomi Campbell will not be going to prison for her violent outburst on a British Airways flight. Instead she just lands a spread in Vogue Italia. [WWD] and [Fashionista]
New York City was named, for the fourth year in a row, the best fashion city in the world according to a survey by a U.S.-based language use group. Like, duh. [tmtbox]
Those ever resourceful Indonesians are using leftover, discarded and found materials to make trendy and affordable garments in a new movement called "trashion." The bag lady on my corner who drinks bleach told me "homeless-chic" would be all the rage this season. [MSNBC]
I noted last week that Stockholm was embarking on their annual fashion week as well; and, though noticeably overshadowed by the big boys in Milan and Paris, Acne S/S 09 showed some muscle in Sweden. Maybe next year they'll move to the majors? [Material Interest]
-- SETH PLATTNER
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The men's shows in Paris ended yesterday and we're still in a fashion flurry. Word on the rue is that Galliano's show was not to be missed...for whatever reason. [The Cut]
Photographer Nick Night got out his address book to hit up some of his fabulous designer friends for their "talents" in the deejay booth. He'll feature some big names (Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Naomi Campbell among others) to spin live on his website, Showstudio.com, starting July 9th. The thought of Naomi Campbell with an EP in her hand is a scary thought. Heads could literally roll. [WWD]
Prada had skirts for men last Spring; this season we've already seen man clutches and man wedges; and now, the latest feminine trend to show in Europe? Man leggings. And I always thought menswear set the trends for womenswear. Lindsey Lohan must be so excited. [The Cut]
Kanye West was seen around Paris with a mystery fashion friend in tow. Who could he be? A female presence has been noticeably absent in Kanye's life, and if the boy finally did finally pick up the bat for the other team, let's hope it's not this guy. [The Cut]
Speaking of Mr. West, he's now reportedly working on his own shoe line with Louis Vuitton, which will be followed by a womenswear line this fall. Kanye, baby, we're all waiting for you outside that big fashion closet you so resiliently reside in. [Fashionista]
Thom Browne and Brooks Brothers have extended their deal to keep Mr. Browne on as a guest designer until at least 2011 for the Brooks Brothers Black Fleece collection. He's also expected to reveal plans for a freestanding Black Fleece store in NYC's Greenwich Village. Wall Streeters now have three more years to look a little bit cooler. [DNR]
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Spring fashion continues with new collections from some of our favorite designers in Paris (Louis! Dries! Dior!). And--good news--man purses are showing up in the City of Light, too! [The Cut] and [Men. Style.com]
And, here's a nice tidy round-up of the trends from Milan because we were too busy celebrating gay pride with tens of thousands of our closest friends to write one of our own. [Refinery 29]
Two more images from David Beckham's Armani underwear campaign have been released, much to our excitement. He's just so so yummy. [Towleroad]
The poster boy also wrote a nice little blog about his bulge. We've noticeable already done so...[David Beckham Blog]
--SETH PLATTNER
A member of the Milan council is lashing out against Vivienne Westwood's use of Roma gypsies in her most recent fashion show, saying she is adhering to a "romantic"
image of the Roma that "no longer corresponds to reality." Romantic? Last time I was in Rome my cellphone was snatched off a table by one of these gypsie folk, so I say put them on the catwalks and keep them off the streets! [Telegraph UK]
Perhaps one of the most anticipated campaigns in the fragrance world, Justin Timberlake's shots for Givenchy are getting out there. Gosh, he's just done so well getting that pensive model look down that says "I'm better than you." [Just Jared]
In other fragrance campaign news, now that JT is flaunting Givenchy, Josh Harnett has now been completely forgotten in the Armani Diamonds for Men ad. Shafted again. [Now Smell This]
With Roger Federer hammering his way through Wimbledon right now, Anna Wintour has been seen gallivanting throughout Milan with 300 hottie Gerard Butler. She claims it's to attend a Men's Vogue event in honor of Butler and also to scout a location for a Vogue photo exhibit, but, even the nastiest of succubus need to get some. Go on and getcha some! [Fashionologie]
Rumors have been flying, and now they are substantiated that Michael Jackson is working on a unisex clothing line (collective "oh no..." please). Working with Christian Audigier, the designer said “It’s the merging of the King of Pop with the king of fashion. Something explosive is going to happen.” Yeah, something explosive like diarrhea. [The Cut] via [Off the Rack]
It's not too often that men consider the "stance" of their shirt buttons, but Jerry Seinfeld didn't mention "the second button" in the final episode of the series for nothing. As he said, “it literally makes or breaks the shirt.” [NY Times]
One of the biggest trends coming from Milan during the men's fashion shows? Torso tattoos. Yes, it turns out designers like Vivienne Westwood, Etro and Giorgio Armani are inking the tightly toned and tan bellies of their runway models. Ugh, back to the gym. [The Cut]
Masculinity was the name of the game for most of Milan's designer fashions, and, as the shows have wrapped up, the reviews are now pouring in. Take notes, boys. Here comes Paris. [NY Times]
-- SETH PLATTNER
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Fulfilling reports last month, Josh Harnett can now be seen in the new fragrance campaign for Emporio Armani's Diamonds for Men. Meant to look like Harnett's being hounded by paparazzi, it comes off as wishful thinking because, really, who's following him around these days? [WWD]
Not only did Marc Jacobs drop the female gliterrati from his ad
campaigns, but it looks like he is doing away with female models all
together! For his Fall/Winter 08 collection he shot mens and womenswear on it-boy model Cole Mohr. With legs like his he should have been the one dangling them from a bag. Sorry, Posh. [Models.com]
Men's Spring 2009 ready-to-wear kicks off today in Milan, bringing next year's warm weather trends just as I'm getting ready to beef up my wardrobe with all the looks I saw for fall. I'll try not to get ahead of myself and stay in season, but Neil Barrett's collection is already pretty inspiring. [Men.Style.Com]
Slated to preview this week during the men's ready-to-wear shows in Milan is Prada's new men's fragrance, Infusion d'Homme. It hit's counters in September...[WWD]
...And Gucci will be ready with a rebuff. Frida Giannini had crafter her own scent for men that will also go public in September, and, with sales expected to reach $180 to 200 million, Prada better be ready for a throwdown. [WWD]
Creative Director Ricardo Tisci did wonders for womenswear at Givenchy, and now he is taking his eye for detail to his men's looks.
“My concept is to design styles for real men. Elegant, sharp, masculine clothes with a twinge of Latino street boy confidence." Que bueno. [DNR]
-- SETH PLATTNER
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Can't find the light switch? Just turn on your wallpaper. A new wallpaper shown at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan emits light in charming branch designs. It beats a mirror on the ceiling. [Engadget]
Oscar de la Renta designed First Daughter Jenna Bush's gown for her May 10th wedding. Someone is actually willing to marry into the family? Good look to that guy. [WWD]
Will Project Runway's move to Lifetime ruin the show? Will Sally Field become a guest judge? Will contestants design outfits for a Lifetime Original Movie? [NY Times]
Australian Fashion Week organizers have decided to ban models under the age of 16—but eating disorders are still okay. [WWD]
Rumors of Nina Garcia leaving Elle are still circulating like wildfire! [Jossip, WWD, FWD]
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Japan Fashion Week finishes tomorrow but we've got another sneak peek to help you make it through the weekend. For Gut's Dynamite Cabarets Fall/Winter 2008 Collection, the runway was packed with everything we love about Japanese fashion: vibrant colors, awesome patterns, piled-on accessories, and metallics galore! From the looks of it, the presentation is a tad reminiscent of Heatherette's over-the-top style.
More photos after the jump!
[Earlier: Japan Fashion Week Sneak Peek: Under Castle]
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Fashion Week in Japan is in full swing and features a ton of designers you've probably never heard of. The Japanese are such incredible innovators when it comes to technology and fashion—they did bring us Yohji Yamamoto, Junya Watanabe, Rei Kawakubo, and Harajuku style—so here's a sneak peek at what strutted down the runways in Tokyo for Under Castle's Fall/Winter 2008 collection.
More photos after the jump!
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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]
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Givenchy confirmed that Justin Timberlake will be the face behind their newest fragrance—slated to launch this fall. Does anyone still care about J.T.? What has he done lately other than give menu recommendations to unsuspecting patrons at his Manhattan restaurant? [Fashion Week Daily]
Boy band and reality TV refugee Nick Lachey threw a diva-style hissy fit at a JC Penney's launch event that he was paid to attend. He's just bitter that he only gets invited to D-List events. [Page Six]
Christian "Ferocia Coutura" Siriano, the peacocked hair diva designer Project Runway front runner, was awarded the title of "Fan Favorite" during last night's reunion episode and went home with a $10,000 check as big as his ego. Of course, I totally voted for him. [Popnography]
Editors at the Gucci womenswear presentation complained that the bold-patterned carpet on the runway made them nauseous from motion sickness. But I guess you'd have to actually eat something if you're going to lose your lunch. [Fashionista]
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Fashion Week is always a frenzied event. Designers rush like go go boys on diet pills to put the finishing touches on their collections, cast models, style the clothes, and make sure everything looks just right. As spectators, we aren't always privileged to see what happens behind the scenes and only watch the serene-faced models strut somberly down the runways. Luckily, legendary skincare and beauty brand Kiehls gave Out a backstage tour of all the last-minute preparations (with famed stylist Orlando Pita) at the Derek Lam show (yes, it's womenswear, sorry guys), where they tested their newest additions to the Ultra Facial collection of products—including the Ultra Facial Wash and Toner—on models. It beats animal testing.
More photos after the jump!
For more information about the Ultra Facial Collection, visit Kiehl's.com
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New York Fashion week might be over, but we're still bringing you the best from the tents. Better late than never!
Rag & Bone's Fall/Winter 2008 show was quite possibly the most buzzed-about presentation at Fashion Week. The darlings of the fashion industry, British expats David Neville and Marcus Wainwright blended American romance, classic English schoolboy charm and military utilitarian style into one beautifully cohesive, crave-worthy collection.
Continue reading "On The Runway: Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2008" »
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Nothing screams high-fashion like a great drag queen. Take New York City drag queens Brandy Wine and Brenda A. Go-Go as prime examples. Their getups for Marc Jacobs' Fall 2008 presentation Moet & Chandon party on Friday night left even the most daring of fashionistas feeling a bit tame when they eyed Brandy's cotton-candy pink wig (the higher the hair, the closer to Jesus, I like to say), the metallic silver handbag, the prism-like dress and sensible heels. And Brenda almost fits right in with the fashion crowd in her two-tone pumps, pleated skirt and keylime top.
CORRECTION: Sorry Lady Bunny! Getty Images mislabeled the image.
Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, Victoria Beckham and Heidi Klum judge one of the final five. Photo: Getty Images
Project Runway recorded its final fashion show today in Bryant Park! It was a celebrity-studded with Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham (the guest judge), Tyson Beckford, Niki Taylor, Padma Lakshmi, Harvey Weinstein, and many Project Runway alums in attendance. For the first time, five designers showed collections—so as not to spoil the next episode. After the episode that aired on Wednesday night, Rami, Chris, Christian, Sweet P, and Jillian were still vying for the top three spots but all five showed collections in the tents this morning.
Attending the show was quite exciting. Nine-hundred Project Runway fanatics filed into the Tent at Bryant Park abuzz with the latest gossip from Wednesday's show when Ricky was sent home. Every person in the room whispered their guesses for the final three and most people seemed in agreement that it would be Christian, Rami and Jillian. So, imagine the surprise when the first designer to walk onto the catwalk this morning was Sweet P, whose tearful introduction charmed the audience.
Here's what your Stylelist saw on the runway this morning:
Sweet P: Sweet P's collection was much more refined than much of what we saw on the show but it also came across as a little mish-mashy with fits of plaid and ruffles. It had a youthful feel but sadly lacked a real wow-factor that Sweet P fans were hoping for.
Chris: Chris March's collection was surprisingly vampish and gothic—and of course, a little costumey. Tons of velvet, jeweled crosses,and smoldering red hues.
Jillian: Jillian always delivers ultra-wearable and consumer-friendly pieces that always feature excellent details. It certainly had a Ralph Lauren/Club Monaco feel at times (which is not surprising considering she worked for Ralph Lauren prior to the show).
Rami: Always glamorous with flowing, draped gowns, Rami is a red carpet dream. His collection was stunning, with a deep blue and green color palette. Woven details, beautiful layering,
Christian: Always up for the dramatic. Christian took a major couture-style turn with some jaw dropping looks complete with exaggerated ruffle skirts and collars, oversize hats, and tons of feathers.
Stay tuned for more photos as they hit the wires!
UPDATE! More photos after the jump!
The sea of Project Runway fans inside the tent before the show. Photo: Nick Burns
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Here's a sneak peek or the Fall/Winter 2008 Marc by Marc Jacobs collection!
What do you think? Post a comment with your critique!
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Diesel unveiled it's much-anticipated higher-end Black Gold collection to much fanfare yesterday on the runways in Bryant Park.
In a pared down presentation, the collection, designed under the creative direction of Wilbert Das, was displayed on a stormy gray runway with real photographers on one end and a wall of fake paparazzi—complete with flashing strobe lights to mimic the flashbulbs—on the other.
Overall, the collection was a love letter to the 80s with a Mad Max twist, and included soft lines, voluminous silhouettes, tons of layering, awesome subtle detailing, neutral colors, oversize shirts and coats, and denim-on-denim looks. Most obvious in the mens looks were the elongated silhouettes of long, untucked shirts and knitwear (cardigans and plunging v-neck sweaters). It was a mature collection in the way that it that it focused on subtle details, hidden hardware and a reserved color palette.
Diesel Black Gold is a fantastic collection that truly captured Diesel's subversive and irreverent style for a higher-end customer that appreciates edgier, fashion-forward looks but doesn't necessarily want to dress a young 20-something.
More photos after the jump!
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Aspen will never be chic-er than next fall. Nautica's fall/winter 2008 ski-inspired sportswear was something that every snow bunny must have. Bright colors carried over from this spring will heat up the slopes. A sure way of catching someones eye so you can heat up the sheets. —Seth Howard
More photos after the jump!
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In the slow but steady takeover of New York Fashion Week by reality television, the boys from Bravo's Make Me A Supermodel hit the tents in Bryant Park to walk the runway for R. Scott French's Fall/Winter 2008 collections. If you haven't been watching, Make Me a Supermodel is hosted by the always-hot Tyson Beckford and Niki Taylor, and gives viewers the ability to pick who gets voted off and who stays another week. In that spirit, we're giving you a chance to vote for your favorite.
After the jump, check out the boys' looks from this morning's runway show. Who looks like supermodel material to you? Post a comment with your vote!
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As if New York City wasn't cold enough, Yohji Yamamoto decided to import huge blocks of ice into a parking garage at Pier 40 on Manhattan's West Side for his Y-3 collection for Adidas.
After handing out fleece blankets and hand warmers, the show began with a mix of cherry reds and tartan plaids. The authority of sporty chic produced an amazing show (although I couldn't feel my toes) and at least the collection was hot—even if spectators needed a little thawing out after. —Seth Howard
More photos after the jump!
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Rock & Republic is always up for putting on a great show. The black lacquered runway, the live orchestra, and of course a grip of well-known models and celebrities sitting front row (Out's very own Aaron Hicklin sat next to Russell Simmons). For the brand's Fall/Winter 2008 collection, he took inspiration from Film Noir of the 40s and 50s. With that in mind, the clothes stuck to the color palette of the silver screen with touches of vibrant color that were reminiscent of black and white films with technicolor touches added years later.
Overall, the collection was fantastic and lived up to its rock roots while being totally wearable. The brand, known mostly among guys for its denim (and a brief stint of Victoria Beckham cutting her design teeth in a collaboration with the brand), upped the bar with beautifully detailed and luxurious looking suits, trenches, officers jackets, James Dean-worthy leather coats, fedoras and shoes.
More photos after the jump!
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Most runway shows operate on the idea of creating excitement for the clothes by providing a club-like atmosphere complete with thumping techno, hot men and chic clothes. But Duckie Brown turned the usual show on its head. While the audience waited patiently for the show to begin, the DJ blared a Roxy-style soundtrack until the first model's foot hit the runway. The 21 looks trotted down the runway in complete silence—save for the hum of the heater and the occasional cell phone ring.
What ensued was a beautiful moody collection of classics (two button suits, shearling coats, narrow trousers and a ton of pinstripe, herringbone, windowpane check) with a dash of modern fabrics and schoolboy elements (oversize knit caps, nylon coats and backpacks). And the designers through in a couple curve balls with their sheer, lace sweater and extensively beaded top that had a chainmail like effect.
Most of the casual shirts and sweaters played with proportion, extending well below the coat and the belt, elongating the torso. And the more classic button downs continued with the trend of the hidden placket—skipping the tie altogether. The trench (pictured above) was crafted from a stiff fabric (nylon?) that gave it a crinkled paper-like appearance that earned oohs and aahhs from the audience.
Overall, it was a wonderful collection of beautifully tailored menswear with which Duckie Brown has become synonymous.
Continue reading "On the Runway: Duckie Brown Fall/Winter 2008" »
Photo: Courtesy of Samantha Pleet
New York Fashion Week is in full (and soggy) swing, but one of our Undercover Stylelist operatives braved the elements and pounded the pavement in her Chanel heels to catch a downtown designer's Fall/Winter 2008 presentation. Designer Samantha Pleet, makes her first foray into menswear with a tiny line called Patrick Pleet.
Elisa Kosonen got the scoop:
On the eve of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, I took a detour through Nolita to the Samantha Pleet Autumn/Winter 2008 runway show at Openhouse. I was a little wary being invited to "view mugshots under the influence" as the invitation promised, but thankfully Ms. Pleet had other plans. The toast of the night was Samantha Pleet's launch of a small men's line called Patrick Pleet.
Interspersed with Samantha's eponymous women's wear line, a total of five men's looks were shown. With the music turned up and the bass line heavy, models trotted through the whitewashed loft space and posed before an old-school police line-up in looks with varied and heavy influences, creating an odd cast of characters. A slim navy cotton three-piece suit had a Williamsburg-approved mod 60s vibe with a shrunken waistcoat, while a light chocolate corduroy suit paired with a purple plaid shirt took on a life of a rogue professor. Even the classic t-shirt and jeans 'straight guy' made an appearance in a comfortable and surprisingly Gap-like cargo khaki jacket.
Plaid also showed up on a flannel shirt harkening back to 90s grunge—complete with shit-kicking biker boots. It was clear that the designer’s first foray into menswear left Samantha unable to decide which direction to pursue for the collection as a whole, but each individual look had a distinct vision. —Elisa Kosonen
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The tents are set and final preparations are underway for Friday's kick off of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York! In just three days, models will work the runway presenting designer collections for Fall/Winter 2008.
Your Out.com Stylelist will bring you updates and photos from the front rows of the best, brightest and up-and-coming designers so stay tuned!
During ENK/IMG's Men's Fashion week at Pier 92 in Manhattan on Monday, I caught Buckler's Fall/Winter 2008 presentation. Designer Andrew Buckler always delivers a fun-filled fashion show with rock n' roll theatrics that capture the spirit of his designs.
For Andrew Buckler's latest collection, the looks ranged from the wild rock star metallic leather pants and bondage-inspired leather suspenders with copper chains to refined knit two-tone sweater vests (or was it a cardigan?) and two- and three-piece suits that could almost fit into a collection for Michael Kors.
The collection truly ran the gamut cherry picking iconic styles from 60s mod, 70s glam, 90s minimalism and even some futuristic looks were reminiscent of Nicholas Ghesquiere's future-perfect looks from his Spring 2007 ready-to-wear collection.
Denim was also a big part of the collection as Buckler has made his name hawking the work wear. Despite my prayers for a break from the skin-tight styles, skinny jeans still looked fresh in bold white, gray and oil-slick black hues.
Outerwear was the real star of the show. The cream-colored trench and fur-trimmed hooded coat looked incredibly chic without losing that rocker edge.
Overall, despite a couple seemingly random looks and a little trouble with overall cohesion, the collection offered something for every rock star from Marilyn Manson to Brandon Flowers—and every rock star wannabe. Some of the statement pieces in the collection would amp up any dull look though they aren't for the meek.
More looks after the jump!
Earlier: On the Runway: Yoko Devereaux
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If you didn't brave the frigid cold and walk your longjohn-clad body over to Pier 92 in Manhattan this weekend, you missed some good fun! ENK and IMG teamed up to showcase up-and-coming menswear designers with a series of fashion shows. Among them, Yoko Devereaux, Buckler, Conference of Birds and Distilled—with a non-runway presentation of Le Coq Sportif.
Yoko Devereaux's collection was a crowd favorite. At the helm of Yoko's Fall/Winter 2008 collection, Andy Salzer created some classic and expertly tailored slim silhouettes with modern details—including short-sleeve, shawl collar cardigans, a navy and black herringbone blazer, and a black fleece hooded overcoat. There was also a dash of youthful 80s-style designs that will keep the
Williamsburg hipsters clamoring for more, such as the leaf-printed
hoodies and colorblock panel t-shirts.
Salzer even managed to make pleated trousers look flattering on a skinny frame with an extra lean cut and ankle-baring length. Personally, I've always thought guys in pleated trousers looks like they had hips big enough to squeeze out a litter, so I was shocked to think that the new takes on pleats might actually rescue them from the rubbish bin.
In keeping with Yoko's tenets, the collection is also quite wearable thanks to Salzer's choice in fabrics—fleece, jersey, tweed and wool. Overall, it was a strong collection for Yoko and Salzer.
More photos from the show after the jump!
Earlier: Designer Interrogation: Yoko Devereaux
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Miu Miu will discontinue its men's line after it's Spring 2008 collection in order to focus on womenswear. Buy it up while you can, boys! Can you say collectors item? [WWD]
Kate Moss turns 34—but still refuses to act her age. [Vogue UK]
Rihanna is making the rounds among fashion mags in New York this week to promote the launch of her Umbrella line for Totes. Come on, we all saw this coming, right? Macy's will be the exclusive retailer this Spring. [WWD]
Isaac Mizrahi joins Liz Claiborne as Creative Director. Now he can hang out with Tim Gunn and spread water cooler gossip. Hopefully, he won't grab any of his coworkers breasts. [Fashionista]
Miuccia Prada has it out for men! Following the presentation of her latest collection for men (see photo), debuted in Milan on Sunday, Prada told International Herald Tribune fashion editor Suzy Menkes, that "the collection was revenge on men for the social and sartorial contortions they impose on women." I'm not sure that's the best way to sell clothes but the surreal double-collars are visible pseudo-jock straps were certainly new territory. [NY Times]
Alessandra Facchinetti, the new head honcho at Valentino, picked Ferruccio Pozzoni to head menswear design for the legendary fashion house now that Valentino has stepped down. Of course, that's all just gossip until the real announcement comes later today. [WWD]
I went to a Datarock concert and fell in love with some Norwegian men in red jogging suits. [Popnography]
You've probably watched it over and over again, but here's the video of the model falling in a runway pothole. It's almost as funny as Carrie Bradshaw becoming fashion roadkill. [YouTube]
Fallout Boy's Pete Wentz admits the he doesn't know much about fashion even though he owns a clothing line and is collaborating with DKNY. Thanks for letting us know. We are way ahead of you. Your greasy hair, lack of bathing, sloppy faux-punk style and arm candy girlfriend already tipped us off. [NY Daily News]
MTV hops on the Project Runway bandwagon with an online fashion reality series that follows three "up and coming" fashion designers as they prepare to show their collections at MAGIC—the behemoth trade show in Las Vegas. But will the three designers live in a house and have their lives taped while they make skirts out of corn husks? Probably not. I'll wait for Project Runway. [WWD]
Alcohol Monitoring Ankle Bracelets are so in for Spring 2008. Just ask Karl Lagerfeld! [Fashion Week Daily]
Patricia Field calls Meryl Streep fat! Cat fight! During a panel discussion on costume design during The New Yorker Festival, Field discussed dressing Streep for The Devil Wears Prada. "I don't copy and document, it's too boring. Meryl Streep is a German,
big-boned, different woman. No way I was going to apply Anna Wintour's
look to Meryl Streep; it would have been a mess." [WWD]
Marc Jacobs and International Herald Tribune critic Suzy Menkes buried the hatchet at the Louis Vuitton show. Menkes, who wrote that she "wanted to strangle Marc Jacobs" with her bare hands after his tardy show in NYC, received a peace offering from Jacobs at the LV show—what looks like a t-shirt featuring a drawing of Menkes strangling Jacobs. [Fashion Week Daily]
How does a celebrity counter all those rumors that Popnography keeps spreading like a kid on a playground? They start their own blog! Here are 66 celebrities who hit the keys to spread their own gospel in true celebrity style. PR reps are so out this season. [Celebrity Cowboy via Radar]
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]
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Did Halloween come early in Paris this year? No! Those are protesters from People fro the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protesting the use of fur in fashion at Paris Fashion Week. Trick or treat but watch for red paint!
Kate Moss' ex Pete Doherty popped the question to model of the moment Irina Lazareanu, who was spotted sporting a diamond engagement ring on her finger and bragging of her engagement. Weren't Irina and Kate friends? Oh, this so calls for a walk-off! [WWD]
Refinery29 gets the scoop on Yigal Azrouël's chic new collection for men. I'll take one of everything please! [Refinery29]
Vogue smothers a cigarette on the face of anti-smoking legislation and refuses to stop printing Tobacco advertising in its pages citing "freedom of the press." Besides, how else can aspiring models learn to suppress their appetite and get down to a size zero? [WWD]
Karl Lagerfeld says Valentino should not retire because retirement is for sissies and the Italian designer would find it boring. C'mon Karl! Let the guy enjoy some golf, knitting and a few cruises. [AP]
Try one on for size! Need help picking the perfect coat? Check out Refinery29's picks for braving the elements in style. [Refinery29]
Kris Van Assche tapped Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld to photograph his first Dior Homme advertising campaign, further severing the ties between Dior Homme and Hedi Slimane—who used to photograph the collection in addition to his design duties. Divorce can be so cruel. [WWD]
Is Topshop moving to NYC? Rumor has it that England's cheap-chic answer to H&M (and purveyor's of Kate Moss' line) will sign a lease for a Manhattan store in December. Yay? [Fashionista]
Dai Fujiwara, creative director of Issey Miyake, loves his Dyson vacuum cleaner so much that he designed a stage set with the cyclone/wind tunnel idea in mind. Now that is a runway presentation that I would love to see. How many waifish models will withstand the winds and not topple over? It's like Survivor meets America's Next Top Model! [WWD]
Did Coach rip off Hermés' horse and carriage logo? Signs point to yes! [Fashionista]
Each week, it seems like another celebrity announces their plans to hop into the fashion world to produce a line of mediocre clothes. The latest to join the fun? Kanye West, who desribes his line, "Pastel," as "classic with a touch of Pop Art." Could Kanye please say something that doesn't sound like a purse flying out of his mouth? The man isn't helping his hetero street cred when he says things like that. [WWD]
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]
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