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Friday, Jan 29
SNEAK PEAK: Zoe Saldana’s Fashion Website, MyFDB.com
Zoe Saldana’s new fashion site, My Fashion Data Base (MyFDB.com) is filled with thousands of fashion industry contacts. It’s basically an IMBD for the industry. We got a little sneak peek of the site and you can join now for a chance to be flown out to New York Fashion
Thursday, Jan 28
The End of Haute Couture? Maybe not…
above photo Irina Lazareanu by Benjamin Kanarek in Christian Lacroix Haute Couture …. Here is a counter argument to my last post about “The End of Haute Couture” from my Fashion and Beauty Director, Frédérique Renaut, who worked in several Haute Couture Houses.
RUNWAY: Valentino Spring 2010 Couture
With exactly 35 pieces shown, designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli (who were named creative directors after former Gucci designer Alessandra Facchinetti was fired last year) gave us a collection to dream about. With slight hints of neon, shoulder and hand makeup, and a...
Wednesday, Jan 27
RUNWAY: Hermès Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
Unlike previous Hermès collections, Véronique Nichanian’s Fall 2010 menswear collection is simpler, more European and richer. It’s a collection for the younger man, complete with simple, skinny Parisian looks and wealthy, boyish vibes.
RUNWAY: Raf Simons Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
Raf Simons is taking a turn for the conservative with his Fall 2010 menswear collection. Suits, ties, button-ups and the ever-traditional trench coat were the stars of Simons’ show. Throw in a few sweater dresses, some corset-esque nylon attachments and a few over-slacks skirts, and you...
RUNWAY: Comme des Garçons Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
Rei Kawakubo had some fun with layers and detachable garment accessories for her Fall 2010 menswear collection. Tri-clip vest inserts, oversized shorts and fur-line hoods were some of the many recognizable Comme des Garçons pieces. It’s definitely another one of those “oh yeah, that’s...
RUNDWAY RUNDOWN: Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2010 Couture
Joan of Arc is attacked by a pirate ship which lands in the amazon…or at least something like that! This collection is all over the place, and although I love the workmanship and the detail, this could easily be 3 different collections, all with their own theme!
RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Armani Privé Spring 2010
A lunar inspired collection, full of pastels AND blacks, Armani takes us into a more modern age where women wear both gowns and suits. The entire collection had the red carpet in mind, with many options from full length floor sweeping to a knee length cocktail dresses.
RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Chanel Spring 2010 Couture
A gorgeous presentation of pastel colored dresses and suits, all paired with a silver shoe (no details on that yet) and white iridescent tights. The hair was inspired by mini mouse, yet resembled Alexander McQueen’s Atlantis look, with an edge of Daphne Guinness’ streak. No little black d...
Monday, Jan 25
PETA Weighs in on Kanye West
Amber Rose and Kanye West were spotted wearing floor-length lynx pelts during Paris Fashion Week. Seems like Dan Matthews, the vice president of PETA has a few words for Kanye West. Find out what he said by reading more. Amber Rose and Kanye West were spotted wearing floor-length lynx pelts d...
BACKSTAGE: John Galliano Mens Fall/Winter 2010
Hours at the gym or lots of body paint? Galliono’s backstage boys prove it takes a lot more to be runway ready. LINK LOVE: Fashion Week Daily Hours at the gym or lots of body paint? Galliono’s backstage boys prove it takes a lot more to be runway ready. LINK LOVE: Fashion Week Daily
More Concern Over Overly Thin Models
This is a behind the scenes look at the thin models backstage at São Paolo Fashion Week, which obviously raised concerns with critics. Just look at these girls, all skin and bones, yet designers are still booking them for shows! Why is the industry still ignoring this issue?
Friday, Jan 22
Adam Lippes, Marc Jacobs, Nicole Miller & Ports 1961 Donate Seats To Provide Haitian Relief
WHO’S TALKING ABOUT THIS Ferohhhsh.com, Fashion Editor Daniel Saynt Donates His NY Fashion Week Seats to Haitian Relief Fashionista.com, Fashion Helps Haiti SavvySpot.com, Designers Donating Fashion Week Tickets to Haiti! Curbed.com, Fashion for Haiti
NSFW SPREAD: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for Tush Magazine
Another spread featuring my fave model Rosie Huntington…love the dramatic shadows! Find more photos like this on ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK Another spread featuring my fave model Rosie Huntington…love the dramatic shadows! Find more photos like this on ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK
Thursday, Jan 21
RUNWAY: Dries Van Noten Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
Dries Van Noten took a break from his “wow!” worthy collections to perfect a few crafts: color blocking, stripes and plaids. With some clashy, but surprisingly cohesive array of camel, black, hunter, navy and red tones, Dries Van Noten threw us a few button ups, blazers, coats and slouchy...
RUNWAY: Viktor & Rolf Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
Think prep-school boys gone slightly 70’s. Clunking down the runway in Doc Marten-esque oxfords, nearly identical models flaunted a series of whale print denim, shawl collar sweaters, wool coats and pleated slacks in Viktor & Rolf’s Fall 2010 menswear collection. It’s collegiate...
Kardashian Sisters to Show at Fashion Week
First of all, it is my opinion that celebrity designers should NOT show at the Tents at all, I think it’s an insult to the industry and takes the spotlight away from talented designers who have worked long and hard for the chance to present at fashion week. That is
Fashion Editor, Daniel Saynt Donates His NY Fashion Week Seats to Haitian Relief
New York – Daniel Saynt of The Fashionably Independent (FashionIndie.com) is asking New York designers to help in his efforts for Haitian relief. The Editor of the popular fashion source is asking designers to allow him to donate his invitations to New York Fashion Week to raise funds for
SPOTTED: Tokio Hotel Twins Front Row at Milan Fashion Week
Soon after Bill Kaulitz walked the runway for DSquared2, both twins were spotted front row at the Z Zegna Milan Menswear Autumn/Winter 2010 show. Check out pics of Bill on the catwalk of DSquared2 here, and the Z Zegna collection here.
Wednesday, Jan 20
RUNWAY: Iceberg Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
It’s Huck Finn meets 1940’s newsboy for Iceberg’s Fall 2010 menswear collection. Tweet blazers, wool slacks, chunky scarves, shearling coats, a few boldly striped accessories and silk scarves are the predominant pieces. Nothing new and nothing overly special, but great styling is gre...
LOOKBOOK: Trussardi 1911 Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
Milan Vukmirovic strayed from the runways of Milan to launch a Fall 2010 lookbook for his Trussardi 1911 men’s collection. Slightly more casual than previous collections, Vukmirovic dressed up some basic plaids and Aztec sweaters. Siphoning some plaid and leather patches into classic...
RUNWAY: Z Zegna Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
Chunky knits, pieced wool suits, quilted trenches and suede pants were just some of the highlights of Alessandro Sartori’s Fall 2010 Z Zegna menswear collections. With an inside-out, raw edge look, Zegna makes up for their typical classic appeal in structure and streamline silhouette...
RUNWAY: Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
This may be my favorite Salvatore Ferragamo collection yet! Designer Massimiliano Giornetti introduced a rancher, Brokeback Mountain vibe complete with blanket-like jumbo scarves, leather work boots, cowboy plaid trenches and sheepskin coats. They’re all pieces that have been do...
RUNWAY: John Varvatos Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
I’m not terribly sure who this mysterious, mellow rock star is, but John Varvatos’ Fall 2010 menswear collection is definitely his wardrobe. Chunky knits, military style boots, fingerless gloves, trench coats and skinny London style suits compose a collection of 100% layer-able garb....
Monday, Jan 18
RUNWAY: Roberto Cavalli Fall 2010 Menswear Collection
Roberto Cavalli took the rugged approach for his Fall 2010 menswear collection. With a satiating amount of buffalo plaid, fur collared bomber jackets and combat boots, Cavalli’s collection follows the aesthetic of London punk-rock garb circa the 1970’s. This is certainly one of Cavall...
Sunday, Jan 17
RUNWAY: Neil Barrett Fall 2010 Collection
Neil Barrett’s Fall 2010 collection was all about dramatic lapels and dark colors. With most looks erring on the androgynous side, both men’s and women’s collections encompassed rich wools, leathers and a whole lot of color blocking. And according to Barrett, clothes need not be ironed b...
Friday, Jan 15
Cathy Horyn to Join the Twitterati this New York Fashion Week
Joe Zee and Rachel Zoe watch your backs, Cathy Horyn is the latest fashionista to join the twitterati. She’ll be tweeting her exploits as she hops from show to show. The New York Times made their announcement via Twitter with this tweet: “In news that should send shivers down the backs of desi...
LOOKBOOK: Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 2010 Collection
Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough had a little prep in their step when it came to designing the Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 2010 collection. With their own version of the varsity jackets, cashmere sweaters and oxford shirts, the collection aired towards the conservative, but throw in...
SPREAD: “Cole Mohr: Anything Else to Add?” in Vanity Teen
Find more photos like this on ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK Kirby’s current lust object, Cole Mohr get’s down and bright with Vanity Teen. The Texan born model was shot by Per Zennstrom for Vanity Teen. More photos after the jump. Find more photos like this on ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK
Green Fashion: Susan Woo
For spring, Woo presented leather jackets tanned with vegetable dye, racerback dresses made with sustanable organza, with added bonuses like pure silk linings and lots of edgy details. When you think about eco-conscious clothing, images of Birkenstocks and tie-dye might dance in y...
Wednesday, Jan 13
ONES TO WATCH: Alexander Kjellevik
Coming from Olso, this Norwegian, green-eyed beau is quickly tearing his teeth through the industry, hitting the runways of Milan Fashion Week. He’s a 25 year old model who just started his career a year ago. Expect to see more of him this fashion week as he makes his tour
SPREAD: “Perfect Sport” Vogue China February 2010
It seems to me that photographer Patrick Demarchelier is just slightly excited for what February’s Olympic games have in store. Featuring model Karlie Kloss in Vogue China’s February 2010 spread, “Perfect Sport” captures some of the best, more athletic looks from designers’ Spring 20...
SPREAD: “Modern Coats” Vogue Men China Issue #106
Whether we like it or not, it’s going to be cold for several more months. Helping to ease this unfortunate reality blow is photographer Giampaolo Sgura’s “Modern Coats” for Vogue Men China’s 106th issue. Featuring gorgeous coats from Bottega Veneta and Dior Homme, among others, model Gen...
LOOKBOOK: TopMan Ltd. “Indigo Farm” Spring 2010 Collection
Tantalizing the men with signs of spring is TopMan Ltd.’s “Indigo Farm” Spring 2010 Lookbook. With looks ranging from the casual, utility farm-boy aura to more modern double-breasted blazer based outfits, this collection has potential to be one of the best that TopMan cranks out. Launchi...
SPREAD: “Lone Wolf” Metal Magazine Issue #18
Satisfying the opinion that Metal Magazine can do no wrong is photographer Tim Zaragoza’s December/January 2009-2010 spread “Lone Wolf” for Metal Magazine’s 18th Issue. Featuring model Yulia Leontieva and some brilliant styling, Metal is starting fashion lovers off on the right foo...
Gossip Girl Fashion: Yay for Blake, Nay for Leighton
Our favorite Gossip Girls need to look good both on-camera and off, but only one upper-east-sider did themselves justice last night. We applaud Blake’s fashion-forward choice to wear Stella McCartney’s divine perforated thigh-high boots to Eric Daman’s Party – they make her legs look...
Monday, Jan 11
Are You Runway Ready? Win A Spot In The Women’s Mafia Fashion Show
The Women’s Mafia is hosting a full roster of un-missable New York Fashion Week events, including their signature Fashion Show & Fashion Week Kick-Off Party. This February the Women’s Mafia Fashion Show will feature the winners of our “Are You Runway Ready” contest. Established and...
COLLAB: Opening Ceremony to Collaborate With Levi’s
Just in time for New York Fashion Week next month, Opening Ceremony is teaming up with Levi’s for a corduroy laden line of collaboration products. Available at Opening Ceremony, Levis.com and the Levi’s flagship in San Francisco, we can expect fine-wale corduroy jackets, pants, shirts a...
Lady Gaga More Influencial to Fashion than Anna Wintour
The reign of Gaga continues. A WGSN poll suggests that the breakout star is the biggest celebrity influence on fashion at the moment, beating Kate Moss, Anna Wintour, Michelle Obama and Audrey Tautou by a massive margin. Lady Gaga took 55% of the vote.
Thursday, Jan 7
SHOWROOM NEW YORK SEEKS YOUNG DESIGNERS TO JOIN FOR FALL/WINTER 2010 SEASON
Showroom New York, a showroom funded by the state of New York whose aim is to promote “New York Made” fashion, is holding their Showroom Designer Jury on January 14th at Stoll Fashion & Technology Center. The Showroom is seeking contemporary ready-to-wear and accessory designers to...
Wanna Go to New York Fashion Week? Mintbox Has Your Ticket!
Not only can you discover amazing up and coming designers like Caroline Seikaly and Jillian Lewis at Beyond 7, along with established brands such as Erickson Beamon and Andy & Debb, your purchase of $500 during the month of January will score you two tickets to New York Fashion Week...
INTERVIEW: Tetsuya Uenobe, Creator of Wearable Art Shoes
Tetsuya Uenobe refers to his playful shoes as “wearable art.” Originally from Japan, Uenobe left there to attend the London College of Fashion and learn how to make shoes the old fashioned way, by hand. Tetsuya Uenobe refers to his playful shoes as “wearable art.” Originally from Japan, Uen...
INTERVIEW OF FASHION: Gabby Sidibe
On doing the Harper’s Bazaar shoot: “I feel like a model. It justifies everyone in my life who told me I wouldn’t be anything until I lost weight. It justifies that little girl who cried because she didn’t think she could be in front of the camera. And it’s for other girls who feel like they can’t d...
Wednesday, Jan 6
The Top Ten Plus Size Fashion Moments for 2009
9. Fast Fashion retailer, Forever 21, launches Faith 21 8. Plus Size Designers, Gayla Bentley Survives the Shark Tank and Qristal Frazier is “IN” on Project Runway 5. International Plus Size Designer Elena Miro shows in Milan Fashion Week 4. Designer Mark Fast causes a stir In London
Aloha (Rag) From Honolulu, Hawaii!
For those of you who follow Fashion Indie religiously, you’ve probably been wondering where I disappeared to for the past few weeks. No, I didn’t get fired (yet) and I didn’t come down with a case of the Swine Flu (yet), but I did take a two week vacation to
Thursday, Dec 31
Project Runway Snubs New York
Where they really unable to find any local talent? Or have local designers grown tired of the designer launching pad? Has New York lost it’s title of “Fashion Capital of the World”? Seems so, considering Project Runway’s new season, which returns to the Empire City lacks any homegrown Ne...
Wednesday, Dec 30
Have Plans for New Year’s Eve But Nothing to Wear? Check Out Mintbox For Exclusive Offers
Beyond 7 – Explore the Beyond 7 boutique in West Chelsea to discover exciting creations from up and coming designers like Caroline Seikaly and Jillian Lewis, alongside established brands such as Erickson Beamon and Andy & Debb. Until January 31, your $500 purchase will get you two ti...
Friday, Dec 18
INTERVIEWS OF FASHION: Lorenzo Martone
DS: Being surrounded by some of the greatest (and the greatest) designer/s in the world, do you have any desire to try you’re hand at fashion design? I’m sure a Martone by Martone collection would generate some major press attention.
Wednesday, Dec 16
RED PR Needs a Manicured Hand
RED PR is a boutique firm in Soho that reps beauty brands. One of their biggest clients is nail polish company CND whose team of manicurists do the nails for almost every major show during Fashion Week. Part of your job would be assisting backstage, along with drafting pitch letters
Monday, Dec 14
Viktor and Rolf Talk Menswear
At a recent Viktor and Rolf show in Miami it seems that people were more focused on the menswear the two designers were wearing, rather than the elaborate dresses they had on display. The design duo is set to show their new men’s collection in Paris, and rumor has it
Friday, Dec 11
JOIN ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK
We select members who are in the industry; stylist, photographers, designers, production assistants, publicists, editors and fashion bloggers making our network a true resource for our community. With a focus on connections, we provide occasional introductions to amazing member...
Thursday, Dec 10
MOMENT OF STYLE: Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham looks amazing in this floor length gown. She attended the 2009 British Fashion Council Awards. Image via Just Jared Victoria Beckham looks amazing in this floor length gown. She attended the 2009 British Fashion Council Awards. Image via Just Jared
THE TEN: GREATEST FILMS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHERS by Navo
Directors: Fernando Meirelles Kátia Lund (co-director) Writers: Paulo Lins (novel) Bráulio Mantovani (screenplay) Release Date: 2002 (Russia) Genre: Action | Crime | Drama 7. Funny Face (1957) The Bridges of Madison County (1995) 8. Salvador (1986) 9. Photographing Fairies (1997)
Friday, Dec 4
TALENT: Q&A with Top Designer & Fashion Insider Ali Taghavi – Meet Him At The Women’s Mafia Insider’s Lounge
You may remember seeing looks from Ali Taghavi’s first eponymous line in The Women’s Mafia Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Show, which FashionIndie sponsored. What you may not know is that at one time or another you probably have purchased or perused an Ali Taghavi design in a store near you! O...
TALENT: Q&A with Global Fashion Stylist Engie Hassan – Meet Engie at The Women’s Mafia Insider’s Lounge
Engie Hassan, the CEO of Engie Style, is one of our guest experts at The Women’s Mafia Insider’s Lounge: A Highly Productive Day At The Spa. When not styling runways and top magazine shoots she is referred by Plaza and the Pierre Hotels as a Global Fashion Stylist, Image Consultant
SINNERS & SAYNT: Blind Item Investing
It’s been a majorly productive six months in Fashion Indie World. We’ve been busting our asses, getting our site and business model ready for investors. We’ve had some dead ends, some minor set backs, but now it feels like we are finally talking to the right people, sitting down with
Tuesday, Jul 7
THE INNER-VIEWS OF FASHION: Mitra Khayyam Of Blood Is The New Black
FI: What do you look for in the designers you feature? – Check out Blood is the New Blacks site for more info on which designers they feature, and to shop online. Follow them on twitter for a 17.76% EXCLUSIVE discount to followers until July 9th!
