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McQueen Will Go On + Designer Left a Note

February 18, 2010
McQueen Will Go On + Designer Left a Note

The latest news in the suicide death of Lee Alexander McQueen is that the designer’s namesake label will continue despite his death. Additionally, the McQueen Fall/Winter 2010-11 collection will be shown in Paris next month. From The Baltimore Sun: Alexander McQueen’s namesake label will continue despite the death of the designer, the parent company PPR SA...
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Remembering McQueen *VIDEO*

February 11, 2010
Remembering McQueen *VIDEO*

See the playlist below for 18 shows from Alexander McQueen, dating back to 2005. Get your own piece of fashion history: Shop clothing and accessories for men and women by Alexander McQueen. Alexander McQueen – 1106403Q012 (White/Black) – Accessories Zappos.com is proud to offer the Alexander McQueen – 1106403Q012 (White/Black) – Accessories: You’ll howl over this hauntingly...
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Get A Job! Fashion Gig Tipsheet

January 29, 2010
Get A Job! Fashion Gig Tipsheet

********* Public Relations Director, Editor, Graphic Artist and Marketing Coordinator *Ideeli (members-only shopping community)* *New York, New York* Job Description ideeli, the fastest growing on line sample-sale shopping site in the U.S, is hiring. The company has surpassed one million members and recently closed $20 million in financing. ideeli is founded on creative innovation, passionate camaraderie and the fun-loving competitive spirit of...
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Galliano Diffusion Line Launches in Milan

January 21, 2010
Galliano Diffusion Line Launches in Milan

The sartorial talent of John Galliano has just become a bit more accessible for men: WWD: What are the design influences in this debut season? John Galliano: It is pure Galliano. It is inspired by the attitude and anarchy of the London rock scene. It’s a very urban attitude. It shares the same DNA as John...
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Kate Moss Designs for Longchamp

January 15, 2010
Kate Moss Designs for Longchamp

Kate Moss is adding another established label to her design credentials. PARIS – The model, star of the French accessories’ firm’s advertising for the past four years, worked with Longchamp artistic director Sophie Delafontaine on a collection labeled Kate Moss for Longchamp. It will arrive in its boutiques and select department stores starting Feb. 11....
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SJP for Halston?

January 13, 2010
SJP for Halston?

Word is Actress Sarah Jessica Parker may take on a creative role at Halston. Folks are comparing the rumored appointment with that of Lindsay Lohan at Ungaro, but Goodness-willing, it will be better than that! Parker already has some design experience under her belt via her low-priced line “Bitten” for Steve & Barry’s, which...
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Now Men Can Love Matthew Williamson, Too

January 12, 2010
Now Men Can Love Matthew Williamson, Too

Matthew Williamson is launching a menswear line in earnest now. The new pieces due out this Spring are casual, but luxe – the kind of thing a girl would borrow from her mate. February will see the debut at retail of Williamson’s first men’s capsule collection, featuring items such as cashmere sweaters in vivid green,...
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Luxury Brands to Use DNA in Anti-Counterfeiting Tactics

January 8, 2010
Luxury Brands to Use DNA in Anti-Counterfeiting Tactics

Luxe brands are going to brand new heights to justified a car-sized price tag for a cat-sized handbag. A New York state-based company has announced it will be adding genetic material to some high-end products. Applied DNA Sciences, based in Stony Brook, N.Y., said it has reached an agreement to supply a European luxury goods...
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People’s Choice Awards 2010: Best Dressed

January 7, 2010
People’s Choice Awards 2010: Best Dressed

In no particular order: Sandra Bullock in Vivienne Westwood Taraji P. Henson wearing Alberta Ferretti Kate Walsh in vintage Ginnifer Goodwin wearing Christian Lacroix Olivia Wilde Hayley Willliams of Paramore Kelly Rutherford Carrie Underwood wearing Christian Cota Dress IDs via RedCarpet-FashionAwards.com
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Beauty Pioneer Yves Rocher Dead at 79

December 28, 2009
Beauty Pioneer Yves Rocher Dead at 79

PARIS — Yves Rocher, founder of the eponymous French natural beauty company that he developed into an international powerhouse, died of a stroke on Saturday. He was 79. French President Nicolas Sarkozy paid homage to Rocher, calling him a “great French industrialist, inventor of plant-based cosmetics and pioneer of catalogue sales,” in a statement published...
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