shefinds (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
While the minimalist designer helms Uniqlo overall, she also created a special line, +J, for the store. Now it seems it’s done so well the Japanese retailer wants her to do another, Fashion Week Daily reports. Our only trouble is that we can’t get the goods online. We’re rooting for that to change (ahem, Uniqlo) but [...] More Like This: News: First Look At Anna Sheffield For Target,...
Blog de Tendances (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
After discovering jewellery wonders at London Fashion Week and all those trends of embellishment, studs and pearls, I think I can officially say that jewellery is making a come-back. However, the sales figures seem to disagree, since it is apparently one of the sectors which suffer the most from the crisis (LVMH announced a 34% [...]
Grazia Fashion (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
As relaxes in the Hamptons (like Helmut Lang did when he left his name-sake label), or tends to his garden (a la Jil Sander), there must be interviews galore at the Maison MM. After all when Renzo Russo, creator of Diesel and majority shareholder of Margiela, announced after Paris Fashion Week earlier this month that Martin was no longer at the design helm of the brand (although...
The Blay Report by Zandile Blay (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
REPLACING AN ENIGMA Who's Going to Take Over Maison Martin Margiela's Duties? (New York, NY/Paris) Jil leaving Jil Sander, Helmut leaving Helmut Lang, Veronica Webb leaving Tim Gunn's Guide to Style--- all signs of imminent destruction. Well after much speculation, affirmation from ownership and a questionable showing during Paris's Spring 2010 fashion week, it is no secret Maison Martin Margiela...
Show & Talk - New York Fashion Week Blog - New York Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Karlie Kloss. • John Galliano cast Karlie Kloss to star in his spring 2010 Christian Dior campaign. And she's only 17! [ WWD ] • Martha Stewart is expected to visit the Brooklyn Flea on Saturday. [ Racked ] • Dominicana Moda 2009 Fashion Week awarded Arlenis Sosa with the Dominicana Moda International Award for Achievement in Fashion by a Dominican. [ Modelinia ] • A new poll reveals...
I want - I got (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
I was reading the Retailers React to Paris Collections on wwd.com. It talked to some buyers about footwear trends for Spring 2010. Bridget Cosgrave, Fashion & Buying Director, Matches, London Strongest Trends: Refined ethnic influences Mixes of color such as red and gold with leopard print or beading Lots of metallics Directional Styles: “The new tribute from YSL with a triangular [...]
The Business of Fashion (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
LONDON, United Kingdom – As four weeks of fashion shows came to a close last week in Paris, it was hard to believe it had only been a month since the start of a fashion week season that had many designers, editors and buyers holding their breath. Thankfully, optimism reigned supreme as the industry finally [...]
FashionFame (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
Paris Fashion Week usually gives rise to emerging runway stars, but this season truly overran with tried-and-true favorites. Some newbies managed to chalk up a few opening and closing slots, but the old guard showed up in force. Natalia Vodianova, Eva Herzigova, and Daria Werbowy all made special appearances when they opened and closed Stella [...]
Trend.Land (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Milan Fashion Week, well it was Milan Fashion Week - classic and chic at its best and the rest does not really matter. Jil Sander's suits with the contrasting fabric on the upper body was probably my favorite feature of the runways. Marni did not feel super Marni to me [...] -> More info & pics for: Milan Fashion Week SS 2010 Runway Review
Roberta E blog (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
Reporting from Milan - This season, Italian designers reclaimed the jet set, challenging the dominance of French labels such as Balenciaga, Balmain and Givenchy in driving this flashy, body-conscious moment in fashion. Although two strong collections suggested an alternative recipe for seduction -- Raf Simons' passionate take on deconstruction at Jil Sander, and Tomas Maier's spare and sculptural approach,...
Show & Talk - New York Fashion Week Blog - New York Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
Milan had two faces last week: One was fresh, clean, and light — it is spring 2010, after all. Alberta Ferretti, Bottega Veneta, and Marni all used a light palette, clean design, and airy silhouettes to put us in the mood for a new decade. The other face, meanwhile, was decidedly more mod — sixties mod to be exact. Prada's Lucite-covered girls (from head to toe) very clearly showed that...
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
PARIS FASHION WEEK:WHAT MADE fashion news in Paris at the weekend wasn’t the prevalence of lingerie as outerwear on the catwalks or references to the 1980s, but the opening of Uniqlo, the Japanese casual clothing brand in a huge store near the Opera.
The Independent (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
(Relaxnews) - With the fashion week season coming to an end in the most important fashion capitals (New York, London, Milan, Paris), October belongs to the 'underdogs' and new markets. The Middle East is gaining importance for Western brands, hosting a broad range of international events this month, and Tokyo and Moscow are gearing up for their fashion weeks. And Jil Sander finally comes to Uniqlo!...
Show & Talk - New York Fashion Week Blog - New York Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
With runway regulars Raquel Zimmermann , Coco Rocha , and Catherine McNeil missing in action, Milan proved to be a battleground for the new class. After a breakout fall 2009 season, Russian model Jac opened for Bottega Veneta and Pucci , closed Gianfranco Ferré , and did both at Etro . Alla Kostromicheva was the first face at the Rami Fernandez and Maida Gregori Boina–cast Jil Sander...
The Daily Beast (Free subscription) | 09/30/2009
From mesh tops at Versace to sex tapes on the Jil Sander runway, VIEW OUR GALLERY of the hottest looks at Milan Fashion Week. Spring, as they say, comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. And so too did Milan Fashion Week: Collections ranged from the...
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