The final Alexander McQueen collection designed by the label’s founder was seen in Paris today. Just sixteen pieces were shown to an intimate guest list in a gilded room at Francois Pinault headquarters. Though the collection was short, the impact was enormous – both because McQueen delivered a stunning couture-like pieces with immaculate embroidery...
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The nominees for best dressed include women that didn’t play it safe in pretty, but managed to be gorgeous and forward with their fashion. They are Zoe Kravitz It’s too bad Zoe Kravitz isn’t a bigger “name” because her amount of coverage was nil compared to many of her more famous red carpet counterparts....
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In a world that online sample sales are becoming more common and more trashy, Gilt Groupe stands out as one of the best. The members-only shopping site originally offered mostly women’s fashion, but now has dedicated sites for mens fashion, lower-priced brands, and travel packages. Now Gilt has something for art lovers, with a...
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I’ve spent plenty of time in my personal conversations and on this blog defending fashion as an art. But now I’d like to propose that fashion is also a sport. And in that sport Christopher Bailey is London’s star quarterback. For the A/W 2010-11 shows live streams are a common thing. But yesterday Burberry...
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Private shopping pioneer ideeli.com has partnered with Style Coalition to create the Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards, which seeks to recognize labels and brands that are doing the best job at utilizing social media. Winners will be chosen with the help of online shoppers, blog readers and fashion lovers en generale. There are 7...
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To every Cult there is a dark side, and the Fashion Cult is no different. I remember stories in the 90s of kids getting shot on the street for their high-priced sneakers. Are a pair of Jordans really worth your soul? Crazy. Now it’s denim that inspiring folks to a life of crime. The...
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Another season of Haute Couture has just closed and the fashion ultra-elite are placing their orders. The market for the highest form of fashion is smaller than ever these days, with a mere 200 women bestowed with the means and access to don the most honored vestments of the Fashion Cult. My how I...
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Jennifer Hudson was simple chic and looking amazing in a Victoria Beckham Spring 2010 LBD. There was plenty of old Hollywood-type glamour on the red carpet, but Jennifer Nettles stood out in a vibrant pink modern gown. Rihanna once again proves that drama in fashion doesn’t have to preclude elegance. She shines in an...
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We’ve caught a glimpse at some of Givenchy’s ads for Spring/Summer 2010. Their nice, but they don’t make me swoon like the runway presentation did. Model Mariacarla Boscono has made the leap from catwalk to campaign. She’s paiedr with Natalia Vodianova and a bevy of male models. The two women are an interesting combo:...
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When I saw the photos of Zoe Saldana at the “Avatar” premiere I thought, Wow – she looks amazing in that dress (Roland Mouret?). And sure enough she’s getting net buzz today, but not for her stellar style choices. Folks have chosen Zoe as their latest “OMG-she’s-so-skinny” target. These, I’m sure, are the same...
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