Fashion First
Six jam-packed show days, condensed into 28 eye-catching looks. From Gucci’s flapper moment to Pucci’s signature print-swirled lace — the best of the best from Spring 2012 Milan Fashion Week below.
In the aftermath of the Alexander Wang for Dior rumors, Vogue UK reports that LVMH may have been expressing interest in Wang for another reason, instead: “While no investment has been confirmed, or even properly discussed, it seems Wang’s burgeoning brand has caught the eye of LVMH — and rumors suggest that the designer could follow fellow New Yorker Marc Jacobs into the conglomerate’s luxury stable.” [Vogue UK]
Well, this is interesting…and it’s about time. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered Reebok to provide $25MM in refunds to consumers who bought their various toning shoe products,WWD reports.
According to a complaint filed by the FTC, Reebok claimed that their shoes can increase strength by 11-28% in your calves, legs, and butt muscles compared to exercising in regular old shoes. Except none of that is backed up by any actual science. Oops.
David Vladeck, the director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection told WWD, “The FTC wants national advertisers to understand that they must exercise {Ed.note: Ha! Pun intended?} some responsibility and ensure that their claims for fitness gear are supported by sound science.”
If you’ve coughed up $60 to $100 for Reebok’s EasyTone walking shoes or flip flops, or their RunTone running shoes, you can get your hard-earned dollars back either directly from the FTC or through a court approved class-action lawsuit. Now you can take that money and put it towards a new bike or proper gym membership. 😉
While pilfering from the guys is nothing new — the Fall 2011 runways of DKNY, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs were chock-full of menswear-inspired styles, from tuxes to tweed — I’ve taken the concept one step further and gathered up some of the coolest meant-for-men pieces around. In fact, these styles are so chic, it would be a crime to let the boys keep them to themselves; there’s a chartreuse Jil Sander “document holder” that would make the perfect oversized clutch, a slim-cut teal blazer that would look so chic over a floral dress, and much, much more. Check out the pics below 😉
As part of Miu Miu’s Fall 2011 ad campaign — which shows Hailee Steinfeld lounging in grass, munching on pizza, and sitting on a railroad — Bruce Weber also captured the actress in motion for his new five-minute short film for the brand, “Portrait of Hailee.” See the ad images in motion in the video, and starting in October, MiuMiu.com will host an “animated web book” of images taken on the Miami set while the campaign was captured in May.
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Balmain–and its new diffusion line Pierre Balmain–is all about rock n’ roll. So who better to embody that sensibility than the awesomely rad, platinum-haired Abbey Lee, who in addition to being an A-list model, also fronts the band Our Mountain. Sigh. Could she be any cooler? (Answer: no)
Shot and by directed by Inez and Vinoodh in their signature black-and-white, the video follows Abbey Lee and her band–including boyfriend and the band’s front man Matthew Hutchinson–around Brooklyn and Manhattan as they set up for a gig and frolic around the city, while, yes, looking devastatingly cool, clad in Pierre Balmain.
SEE VIDEO HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=e1eYjjVIMIk
After watching the sleek video, it’s possible I’m even more excited for the diffusion line to hit stores this coming spring. Now if only we could figure out a way to purchase Abbey Lee’s rock n’ roll lifestyle, too…
 Courtesy Target |
It’s bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
Styles won’t arrive until Nov. 13, but I have a sneak peek of Gwen Stefani‘s upcoming Harajuku Mini collection for Target.
The retailer has released the first official photo featuring the pop star (and mom-of-two!) with an adorable little girl modeling an outfit from the line. And everything is beyond cute!
“Harajuku Mini is a dream come true,” Stefani, 41, told WWD. ”I’ve always wanted to do a cool children’s fashion line inspired by the supercute and playful kid’s clothing you find in Japan.”
Available in sizes 6 months to 16Y, the collection will range from $4 to $30.
And it will include everything from graphic tees and zip-up hoodies to tutu skirts and ballet flats.
“Target has given me the creative freedom to design kid’s clothing that is different than most anything you usually see out there with great quality, attention to detail and most of all, available at amazing prices,” Stefani said.
Photos courtesy of Forever 21
Forever 21 and Sanrio announce their first exclusive collaboration, a limited-edition Hello Kitty fashion collection featuring women’s apparel, intimates, hosiery, jewelry and accessories. The Forever 21 for Hello Kitty Exclusive Collection will make its debut on November 18th. Super cute collection!!
The limited-edition styles includes everything from adorable accessories such as jewelry and bags to socks and tights, also pointelle sweaters, logo tees, cardigans—even a maxi-dress! Priced from $3.80 to just under $30, the limited-edition Forever 21 for Hello Kitty Exclusive Collection will be available in stores and online.
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