On behalf of their director Phoebe Philo, the PR team at Celine says the label’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection is, simply, “a continuation of the Céline wardrobe.” How refreshing! Now I’m no stranger to being seized with inspiration after taking in an exceptional book, album, or landscape. So I understand when designers are moved to...
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TFC has been out of the business of fashion week chasing for a time now. When a favorite walks by, however, we can’t resist posting a few indulgences. Accordingly, take a look at some cult favorites from Jil Sander SS12, which walked at Milan Fashion Week recently. Of note: the ultra crisp whites and...
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It goes without saying that seeing snaps of a runway show pales in comparison to seeing the clothes in person. And, of course, this truth is amplified when you are referring to haute couture. Still, those of us with neither the budget nor the media sway to gain access to these gratuitous displays of...
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Is this what Katy Perry wore to marry Russell Brand recently in a wedding ceremony in India? The Cut seems to think so. If so, it’s a right good choice – the finale look from Elie Saab Couture, Fall 2010 collection. Saab consistenly floors us with his incredible gowns, season after season – even...
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In honor of tonight’s finale of Project Runway season 8, we feature Season 6 alum Althea Harper‘s latest collection for Spring-Summer 2011. Harper, who narrowly lost the win to designer Irina Shabeyeva, showed a much matured and polished version of her reality TV self at a presentation during New York Fashion Week in September....
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When I saw the excessive, lopsided, and over-sized cuffs on the Viktor & Rolf runway they struck a chord somewhere deep in my nostalgia centers, and I started craving candy corn and Treehouse of Horror episodes (might be the weather, too). Then it hit me: “It’s tucked into my socks!” The wonky collars and...
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Rick Owens protege Gareth Pugh has made incredible strides in distinguishing himself in the fashion community. He may not have the commercial success of Alexander Wang, for example, but among emerging designers he definitely sets the avant garde pace. Pugh was one of the first to do the fashion film, which is quickly heading...
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Ever wonder what Donatella Versace & Christopher Kane’s love child would look like? If you’re curious, look no further than the Versus Spring 2011 collection. Though it’s Versace’s second fiddle brand, some people are saying that the line – designed by British fashion star Christopher Kane – is outshining the main Versace line itself....
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Max Osterweis started Suno in 2008 after years of visiting Kenya and collecting textiles from the east African country. He later teamed with Erin Beatty to design collections in New York City and employ Kenyan artisans to produce the clothing, which is as of Fall 2010 was exclusively available in the U.S. The A/W...
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First, allow me to admit that I haven’t watched a single second of this season’s Project Runway. The show went sour for me a few seasons ago (with some particularly obnoxious and clearly producer-influenced judging decisions). And despite its fashtastic content shows like it and The Rachel Zoe Project have become increasing less worthy...
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