Fashion First
Zara’s lookbooks always makes me want to run to the store and buy everything, I love the styling. If you love bright colors and color blocking then you must stop by the store this month and check out the new products. Lots of bright orange, yellow, blue, pink and green colors, perfect for spring/summer. I’m in love with the snakeskin print pants and the red leather jacket . I gotta run and get my pieces before they are all sold out 😉
There was already a line outside of Lov-Lab Harajuku by the time the event started, with Tokyoites out in force to show their support for the victims of the recent disaster. Yone, Kyary, and Sebastian made sure that everyone had a good time and that each person left with a cool photo to remind them of their good deed. There were quite a few people from various Tokyo shops, brands, and other organizations offering support for One Snap For Love – including Spinns, LaForet Harajuku, Ravijour, Asobi Style, MaiSassyGirl, DJ Yumemi Nemu, the 6%DOKIDOKI shop girls, and many others.
TokyoFashion.com photographer Kira attended the event and took photos to share with us that couldn’t attend. If you are in Japan (or plan to visit in the near future), Yone will be holding other One Snap For Love fund raising events in the coming months. Definitely keep an eye on his blog for announcements.
On a personal level, everyone here at TokyoFashion was really happy to see so many people – young, old, and everywhere in between – coming out to show their support for – and donate to – earthquake relief.
When people think of Harajuku, they most often think of the amazing fashion that we all love. But events like this show something else that we’ve known all along – that Harajuku has a big heart beating below all of those cool clothes.
At each stop, the 6%DOKIDOKI crew are planning to do their “Harajuku Kawaii Experience” fashion show (with the amazing shop girls directly from Harajuku), a talk show with Sebastian, and a pop-up shop featuring lots of amazing items. This tour will also include the MIGHTY HARAJUKU Project post-earthquake effort to help those in need and keep up the spirits of everyone in Japan. 6%DOKIDOKI will have “We Vow To MIGHTY HARAJUKU!” pins at each stop on the tour!
Here are all of the details of the Harajuku Kawaii Experience 2011 Tour (with MIGHTY HARAJUKU Project). This tour is coming up very soon, so please keep an eye on 6%DOKIDOKI’s Facebook page for updates or changes!
Los Angeles, California, USA
6%DOKIDOKI in Los Angeles Facebook Event Page.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
6%DOKIDOKI in Vancouver Facebook Event Page.
Seattle, Washington, USA
6%DOKIDOKI in Seattle Facebook Event Page.
All Seattle 6%DOKIDOKI events are happening at @Sakura-Con.
External Links for the Harajuku Kawaii Experience 2011 Tour:
John Galliano, who was fired as creative director at Chistian Dior following mounting allegations of racism and Antisemitism and a leaked video that showed the designer saying “I love Hitler,” has been ousted from his eponymous label, WWD is reporting.
The label, 91% of which is owned byChistian Dior SA , will continue to produce collections designed by the in-house team. According to WWD, pre-spring is already in the works. The paper also mentions that Dior has received several unsolicited offers to buy Galliano, but says that “it is understood a sale of the company is not an immediate priority, and no banks have been mandated to sell it, nor has financial data been made available to interested parties.”
If Galliano is acquired by one of these interested parties that WWD mentions, don’t be surprised if the new owners bring the designer back to his eponymous line. We’ll just have to wait and see 
Here is a peek at fall’s forthcoming styles. The Bass Hearts RA fall collection is filled with wintry styles sure to warm your heart. Bass’ leathers are mixed with adorable velvets and sporty plaids to create a cute mix of proper and punk. Popular styles from last season, like the Alice and Wendybird, have been transformed by Antonoff’s swift hand into perfect shoes to brighten a fall day.
Stay tuned for the Bass Heart RA lookbook, which is sure to be a wondrous work of fashiony-fun!
Last night’s Hudson Spring 2011 preview in the denim label’s New York showroom wasn’t supposed to be about Georgia May Jagger. At least not completely.
But of course it was. It’s no shock to hear that Jagger’s designs for the label, released this spring, were inspired by her parent’s rock star wardrobes. (Read: treasure trove of hand-me-downs.) What is surprising is the sheer balls it took the 19-year-old to crank out a pair of hip to toe lace up jeans; a look certainly not for the frilly or faint of heart (although a colleague suggested I swap out their ties for my signature pink ribbons). Creative Director Ben Taverniti explained, “we sell an attitude, representing an edgy girl that’s still very sophisticated, that’s Georgia.”
In addition to Jagger’s spring offerings, Hudson’s latest collection has branched out with neons and new textiles. Taverniti told us that “the line is inspired by exclusive getaways–we used a lot of lighter fabrics.” Highlights included cherry red low-riding skinnies and elegant twill palazzo pants–both well-suited to Hudson’s jet set fan base in Capri and St. Tropez.
In what appears to be a brilliant publicity move, the Kardashian sisters–well, at least Khloe and Kourtney–had a “secret” meeting with OPI yesterday. Khloe tweeted first, “Top secret meeting with my sisters for OPI.” This was followed up shortly afterward by Kourtney’s: “Amazing top secret meeting today with @KhloeKardashian at OPI!!! I am obsessed with their nail polish colors!”
This can only mean one thing, right? Another collaboration for Kardashian Inc. OPI is known for its less-than-traditional collaborations (Justin Bieber, Shrek and Serena Williams, anyone?). And a Kardashian collaboration totally makes sense for the brand, which isn’t one that shies away from kitsch. Kim has gone on the record saying that she loves OPI, and none of sisters leave the house unless they’re perfectly manicured.
I’ve reached out to OPI for comment, and they had this to say: “Unfortunately I can’t confirm either way…[we] should have an answer one way or another in the coming weeks.” So there you go.
If a collaboration is in the works, we have two predictions: It’s going to be glittery and it’s going to sell like mad. Those two Kardashian tweets set Twitter atwitter and made OPI a trending topic. Not bad for less than 280 characters. 😉
Famous for his modern take on jet-set glamour. Loved by celebrities, supermodels, and London’s fashion elite. Today, Matthew Williamson debuts his exclusive new collection for Impulse at Macy’s. And not a minute too soon.
His signature use of bright colors and pretty prints in chic dress silhouettes are just in time for Spring’s warmer weather and fresh fashion perspective. If you’re in the NY metro area, check out his latest creations as they’re unveiled live tonight by Matthew Williamson during his launch party at 6pm in the Impulse Department, 2nd Floor of Macy’s Herald Square.
Can’t make the party? Shop online at
macys.com/impulseBut whatever you do, don’t miss out because a Matthew Williamson purchase of $75 or more gets you an exclusive gift* at select Macy’s stores. Including: Herald Square, Union Square, Dadeland, Southcoast Plaza, and State Street.
*While supplies last. Does not apply to other Impulse Department purchases.
Banana Republic showed their fall collection yesterday on the second floor of the Bowery hotel, set to a live, soulful soundtrack by A Fine Frenzy. For fall, Banana Republic is falling instep with the ’70s trend in a major way–looks were described as “Dunaway-esque” on the line sheet.
Creative director Simon Kneen sent out menswear-inspired pants and drape front pencil skirts in browns and camels paired with knits in mustard, tomato and plum over silk blouses. There were flashes of winter white too, as well as animal prints here and there on lady like gloves and swing coats. The collection felt luxe, cozy, and inviting despite the steamy temps inside the venue. Also The Daily Show‘s Aasif Mandvi and Samantha Bee were inexplicably there. New campaign stars maybe? That would be awesome.
This month, the CFDA and online retailer Yoox are both doing their part to rally the fashion troops in order to raise relief funds for Japan. They’re offering some seriously great items that you’ll want to snag, and not only because it’s for a good cause.
Last week, the CFDA launched Fashion & Friends for Japan, an auction on charitybuzz.com that has already raised over $180,000. Today the second round of items went up for auction and they’re equally amazing as the first lots that included a customized PS1 bag.
Some highlights are a Vogue Japan photo shoot in Milan with Anna Dello Russo, a J.Crew Crewcuts photo shoot for your stylish child, and two coveted tickets to the spring 2012 Rodarte show.
The new lots will be available until May 5, and you still have time to bid on the first round of lots that will be up for auction until April 28.
In other cute fashion-for-a-cause news, Yoox.com teamed with eight international brands including Marni, Margiela, Y-3, and Moschino to create unique t-shirts centered around the theme “We Love Japan.” The designs sold out quickly earlier this month, but Yoox is re-releasing them tomorrow on yoox.com.
Both groups are donating 100% of the proceeds to aid recovery in Japan.
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