British GQ editor Alex Blimes thinks Beth Ditto is hardly more than a fat lesbian, unworthy of all the attention she's getting in the fashion world. [The Cut]
In Karl Lagerfeld news, he had this to say about Heidi Klum and Seal: "I am no dermatologist but I wouldn't want his skin. Mine looks better than his. He is covered in craters." Ouch. But, his teddy bear is now available for just $1,000! You can bet Seal won't be purchasing. [Sun UK] and [Racked]
Joseph Abboud got his name back. After settling a two year old legal battle, the designer can now use his name in association with his menswear line, Jaz. [WWD]
How exactly do you pronounce Thierry Mugler and other foreign designer names? The Moment gives you tools so you don't look like a fashion fool. [The Moment]
Scarlett Johansson may be the face of Mango's women's line, but for their menswear campaign they chose Max Irons. That would be the son of British actor Jeremy. [WWD]
This little sit down at Il Cantinori with Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs is too cute. [Style]
To honor this years CDFA awards nominees, the organization kicked the model-as-muse idea and instead asked designers themselves to pose in their own creations for the CFDA Journal that accompanies the award season. Creatively directed by Trey Laird, styled by Karl Templer and shot by Craig McDean, the instruction from Diane von Furstenberg was "Capture fashion -- do something fabulous." And what could be more fabulous than Marc Jacob's pulling off those bunny ears in a way that Madonna only wishes she could have?
Marc Jacobs is giving the New York economy his own little jolt of support with his new collaborative hat collection with LES fave Still Life. Each and every hat is made entirely in New York, with everything besides the straw material also being produced in New York. The hats are perfect summer ditties in subdued colors and cropped bills -- way more simplistic than what you would normally find at Still Life, but stylish nonetheless. They'll go on sale next week in Marc Jacob's NYC boutique.
Continuing their quest to be forever and always the fashion label associated with high art, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs fave Richard Prince are at it again in Hong Kong, where Prince has wrapped the Hong Kong Museum of Art with enlarged replicas of pulp fiction novel covers. This is all to draw attention to the featured exhibit "Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation" that will be displayed inside the museum from May 22nd to August 9th as part of HK's annual French May Arts Festival. Expect to see pieces from the permanent collection of the Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Création as well as featured works by Jeff Koons, Bertrand Lavier and, naturally, Stephen Sprouse. There's going to be a big fancy opening ceremony with all the LV all-stars there, including Marc Jacobs, Princ, Takashi Murakami, Frank Gehry and LVMH Moët Hennessy chariman Bernard Arnault all in attendance. Kanye West will probably show up too.
Marc and Lorenzo are finalizing their nuptials. The ceremony will likely take place in June in Provincetown, MA and the party not until December in St. Barts. [Cityfile]
Contrary to speculation, Jesus Luz will not appear alongside Madonna in her new Louis Vuitton ad. But, he is their friend... [The Cut]
What's with Karl Lagerfeld and his obsession with quirky female artists? First Beth Ditto and now he's tapped Lily Allen to star in the new Chanel handbag ad campaign. [WWD]
A day in the life of Steven Alan. Factoid: he can't sketch. His cats look like goats. [Fashionista]
Alber Elbaz, always good for a soundbite: "I don’t have children. I’m always pregnant, but I never had kids. Obviously I’ve never been through labor, but I think that having a collection is the closest thing to it." [Fashionologie]
Michael Kors wants Spanx for men. It could do a few bodies good. [The Cut]
Before you scoff at another Marc Jacobs' line, you'll do well to note that the Jacob by Marc Jacobs line about to hit stores actually has a purpose: the collection -- which features totes, t-shirts and wallets -- was all created by artists with disabilities, and all proceeds go to the Creative Growth Arts Center. Shopping for a purpose -- what could be better?
Toronto. So close, yet so far away -- and thus missing out on the designer shopping orgy that is Sydney. Sydney, for the uninitiated, is a clean, well curated place: Raf, Dries, Marc, Rick, et al. Now, the store has launched an e-commerce site. Phew. And what with this pesky recession, they're even offering 10% off online purchases through the end of the month.
Thom Browne was reportedly in danger of bankruptcy, but now the designer claims that isn't so. He would still appreciate a financial backer, however, to grow. [WWD]
The same cannot be said, however, for Marc Ecko. The Post is reporting that he owes investors upwards of $170 million and has to make cuts across the board. The lable says the situation is not "life-threatening at all." [NYP]
Thierry Mugler's costumes for Beyonce's tour have been revealed. They're being labled "Sasha Warrior" and, yes, it still incorporates that metal glove thing. [The Cut]
Matthew Williamson has this to say about his new menswear line: "For the first time in 12 years, I could think of what I’d want to wear myself. I went to my wardrobe and picked out my favorite pieces and reworked things I’ve collected. The vibe is British boy on holiday in Cuba returning to England by way of Ibiza or one of the Greek islands.” [NYP]
West Side Story chic? The New York Times investigates the timeless style in the wake of the revived musical. [NYT]
Gossip Girl is inspiring a Bravo reality show. It's rumored to be called NY Prep and is currently filming on New York's Upper East Side. Feed the beast, Bravo, feed the beast. [WWD]
Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone might be adopting a baby girl while in Brazil. Suri and Shiloh would have no chance of out-dressing any daughter of Marc Jacobs. [Made in Brazil]
Speaking of Marc: his wheel rat is back at the Bleecker street store. [Racked]
House of Style has returned to MTV. Sadly, it's a big snooze. But Stam looks great! [Jezebel]
Back in the fall, menswear got a small but delectable taste from the freshman S/S 09 collection from Common Utilities, a gentlemen-ly line bred of design duo Anthony Keegan and Richard Christiansen. Now, with a full second collection for F/W 09, CU is molding into a label many may not know, but surely soon will.
Keegan and Christiansen are a couple of commonwealth-ers themselves -- Keegan a Canadian, Christiansen, Australian -- who found one another working in a dive bar in 1995. Keegan is a clothing designer who gained cred at labels like Armani, Versace and Donna Karan. Christiansen is the founder of Chandelier Creative Design Agency, a firm that works in film, publishing and advertising. With such a comprehensive background between them they were able to fashion a line that is as sexy as it is smart, classic as it is contemporary, all with that slight edge that is fueling the industry right now, and -- as their party pics indicate -- are peaking Marc Jacobs' interest.
Beyond the clothes themselves, Keegan and Christiansen have done well to construct what is basically the Commonwealth Utilities lifestyle. Their website opens with the line "a gentleman gets dressed up," and includes not only lookbooks and online shopping, but also a section with various life-stuff that inspires their designs. There' another called "Concierge" that answers questions like "how do I tie a bow tie? and "who serves the best cocktail." Another perk of their site? Right now they are running a streaming video of a good-looking lad in various stages of dressing and undressing in one their great suits. Apparently a gentleman also gets undresses as well.
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