The Fashion Cult – a network of fashion-focused blogs – was targeted by an unknown group of Website hackers that have been attacking high-profile WordPress blogs. Cult Webmistress Mary Egbula first noticed something wrong with the flagship site TheFashionCult.com (a.k.a. TFC) when a the Avast anti-virus software on her office PC began to abort...
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Loyal followers may have noticed a dearth of posts on the Cult lately, and for that we apologize. Eighty Jane, your resident mistress of ceremonies is in high demand these days, lending her expertise to those in need. But don’t fret! The Fashion Cult team is growing and we’re bringing some exciting new features...
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After just one savagely criticised collection, Lindsay Lohan has been dropped from the house of Ungaro like the hot, carb-filled potato Estrella Arch above clearly never eats. The Spring 2010 collection that the tabloid star contributed to via “artistic direction” not only flopped critically, but caused stores like Neiman Marcus to drop the label...
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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...
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Women’s Wear Daily is reporting that Madonna is forging a deal to start hawking womenswear, lingerie, and accessories branded with the popstar’s notorious moniker(s). Frankly, the Cult finds this to be about two decades tardy, as ’91/’92ish may have been the peak of Madonna’s fashion relevance. Granted, there’s a definite 90s revival brewing –...
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He was just 40 years old. McQueen’s death comes just days after the death of his mother, Joyce. UK’s Daily Mail online reports that he hanged himself. McQueen’s diffusion line McQ was set to show today – the first day of New York Fashion Week – at Milk Studios. The designer’s presentations were always...
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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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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....
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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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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...
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