Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Official Ferrari Opus
$275,000 will get you this book! And it is strictly limited to one customer...per country. For more information log onto www.krakenopus.com
The Sartorialist
Scott Schuman continues to amaze me with his most recent contributions as demonstrated by the photographs below.
Kanye West's fashion career is back on
Rapper and part-time fashionista Kanye West set to launch a scarf collection.
Kanye West's fashion design career looks to be back on, with the revelation that he is launching a collection of scarves inspired by the artwork for his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy .
The rapper, who recently completed an internship at Karl Lagerfeld-designed fashion house Fendi, previously swore off his plan to become a celebrity fashion designer in light of Lindsay Lohan's efforts as 'artistic advisor' at Emanuel Ungaro, saying 'Did you not see the Lindsay and Ungaro collection? That was 9/11 for celebrities doing fashion. After that I thought: 'Well I can't do a line now'.
Maybe his scarf line will be the first step towards reversing that judgement, although it seems that West might be taking on more of an 'artistic advisor' role himself.
The scarves will incorporate the five striking artworks by George Condo West commissioned for his latest album release, reworked by M/M art direction and graphic design duo Mathias Augustyniak and Michael Amzalag who have previously worked alongside Carine Roitfeld at Vogue Paris.
The designers approached Kanye "with the idea to remix the artistic elements into a range of silk scarves, pairing their baroque-style letters with [artist George] Condo's images, such as a severed head wearing a crown and a naked sphinx straddling a likeness of West," according to Nowness.com and have described the collaboration as "a complex exploration of power."
The limited edition range will be sold exclusively at the Colette boutique in Paris, France and online at MMParis.com.
The Style Blogger - Season1/Episode 3: "Setting the Bar"
The Further Adventures of the Style Blogger
Monday, April 4, 2011
Ecko Offers 20 Percent Off For Life For Anyone Who Gets Tattoo Of Its Logo
We keep waiting for this to be a dubbed an April Fool's Day joke, but we're four days in with no signs of letting up.
Ecko Unlimited, purveyors of t-shirts, denim, track jackets, polos, sneakers and more; best-known for its ad campaigns featuring Lindsay Lohan and Vanessa Hudgens, is offering a 20 percent discount off its wares for life to anyone who gets a tattoo of the label's rhino or shears logo.
Hold that tat machine...only 20 percent?
Lesson to be learned here: even if you go so far as to literally brand yourself, you'll spend the rest of your days buying $29.50 hoodies for $23.60 to cover up that bad decision on your arm.
But do let us know if you go through with it.
(Via Racked)
Ecko Unlimited, purveyors of t-shirts, denim, track jackets, polos, sneakers and more; best-known for its ad campaigns featuring Lindsay Lohan and Vanessa Hudgens, is offering a 20 percent discount off its wares for life to anyone who gets a tattoo of the label's rhino or shears logo.
Hold that tat machine...only 20 percent?
Lesson to be learned here: even if you go so far as to literally brand yourself, you'll spend the rest of your days buying $29.50 hoodies for $23.60 to cover up that bad decision on your arm.
But do let us know if you go through with it.
(Via Racked)
Friday, April 1, 2011
Galliano Replacement Could Be Named Come Fall, Says Dior Chairman
Don't expect a replacement for John Galliano at Christian Dior anytime soon.
Dior Chairman and Chief Executive Sidney Toledano told Reuters that a replacement might not be named until the fall, confirming earlier reports by Fashionista.
Toledano said, "(The announcement) could come at any time, after (the autumn) or before. It requires a period of study of various projects. As our internal teams are working perfectly well, we have time."
He added that Dior will still turn out a cruise collection and hold a haute couture show in July, but was vague about the future of Galliano's eponymous line.
Since Galliano's dismissal in early March, there has been fervent speculation by the fashion community about who will replace him. Some even claimed that Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci had already been picked for the job.
Interestingly, Reuters includes Peter Copping of Nina Ricci and Phoebe Philo of Celine as possible candidates -- two names we don't think we've heard being tossed around. Take a look at our short list for who will succeed Galliano and predict the news.
Dior Chairman and Chief Executive Sidney Toledano told Reuters that a replacement might not be named until the fall, confirming earlier reports by Fashionista.
Toledano said, "(The announcement) could come at any time, after (the autumn) or before. It requires a period of study of various projects. As our internal teams are working perfectly well, we have time."
He added that Dior will still turn out a cruise collection and hold a haute couture show in July, but was vague about the future of Galliano's eponymous line.
Since Galliano's dismissal in early March, there has been fervent speculation by the fashion community about who will replace him. Some even claimed that Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci had already been picked for the job.
Interestingly, Reuters includes Peter Copping of Nina Ricci and Phoebe Philo of Celine as possible candidates -- two names we don't think we've heard being tossed around. Take a look at our short list for who will succeed Galliano and predict the news.
Robert Duffy Sued, Accused Of Keeping Employee Sex Book, Forcing Worker To Pole-Dance
Times are tough for Marc Jacobs President Robert Duffy.
Over the weekend, one of the brand's interns had a meltdown on Twitter, calling Duffy a "tyrant," and now he -- along with parent group LVMH -- is being sued by former chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Marc Jacobs International Patrice Lataillade, Women's Wear Daily reports. Lataillade claims he was "subjected to a discriminatory environment offensive to him" and was "fired in retaliation for objecting to that environment."
What type of environment? The fashion newspaper explains:
Over the weekend, one of the brand's interns had a meltdown on Twitter, calling Duffy a "tyrant," and now he -- along with parent group LVMH -- is being sued by former chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Marc Jacobs International Patrice Lataillade, Women's Wear Daily reports. Lataillade claims he was "subjected to a discriminatory environment offensive to him" and was "fired in retaliation for objecting to that environment."
What type of environment? The fashion newspaper explains:
According to the lawsuit, examples of the hostile work environment included Duffy's "production and dissemination of a book that included photos of MJI staff in sexual positions or nude" and "Duffy's use of a nude photograph for a billboard advertisement," among other charges. The suit also alleges that Duffy "uses company funds for personal expenses and does not censor what he does or says."The New York Post adds that Duffy once forced a Marc Jacobs store employee to "perform a pole dance for him," according to the complaint. From the time Lataillade started working at Marc Jacobs in 2002, there were several sexual harassment cases brought or floated against Duffy. The Post writes:
His conduct was so well-known, the filing says, that when the company's human resources department drew up a sexual harassment policy last year, they didn't actually disseminate it "because of a concern that it would anger Duffy," who co-founded the company with Jacobs. Lataillade said he "complained about Duffy's behavior and requested, on numerous occasions, that Duffy's creation of a sexually charged workplace be stopped," but "nothing was done," the suit says.
Duffy's alleged victims also didn't have much success with their complaints, with the company lawyer telling a young female employee she needed a "thicker skin" and a male employee to "go home early and have a drink," the suit says.
CHANEL Facade Videos by Universal Everything
Beautifully done facade video work by Universal Everything for CHANEL store. “CHANEL invited Universal Everything to create a series of video artworks, in response to the 5 codes of Mademoiselle Chanel; Black & White / Pearls / Diamond Padding / Camellia / Art Deco. The minimalist films were created to be adaptable to different display formats, from low-pixel building facades in Hong Kong and Tokyo, to retail LED walls in Shanghai and Los Angeles.”
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
J.Crew Men’s Fall 2011 Presentation
Yesterday evening, J. Crew hosted their Fall 2011 presentation in New York, NY.
Photography by Jacob Breinholt for Selectism.
The full scope of the presentation after the jump.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Lily Allen to launch Lucy in Disguise fashion collection
via The Telegraph
The pop singer turned fashion retailer and her sister are producing their own range of vintage-inspired pieces.
Sarah Owen (left) with Lily Allen Photo: ANDREW CROWLEY
Six months on from opening their vintage shopping emporium, Lucy in Disguise, Lily Allen and her business partner sister Sarah Owen are adding another string to their fashionable bow with a ready-to-wear collection.
Working with a design team, the first 18-piece collection - comprising mainly of vintage-inspired dresses - will go on sale in June. As well as being available online and in the Lucy in Disguise store in London's Covent Garden, the designs will go 'global', dropping in luxury stores worldwide such as Le Bon Marché in France, Shopbop.com in the U.S, Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, and Harvey Nichols in London.
Those who have been following the sisters' foray into the world of vintage retail in the Channel 4 documentary Lily Allen: From Riches to Rags, will know that offering affordable price points had been a bone of contention for the business's start-up model. The ready-to-wear collection will be priced from £95 to £350, and features a '40s-style rayon crepe tea dress with a lily-of-the-valley print and a black sequinned and beaded tulle flapper-style dress.
Allen told WWD that the collection was inspired by the fictional character Lucy, "a time-travelling fashionista who's inviting you to explore her wardrobe... It's a great opportunity to play with the character".
Arizona Muse models Yves Saint Laurent's spring 2011 collection in Morocco.
Watch Arizona Muse modelling Yves Saint Laurent's spring/summer 2011 collection in Marrakech.
Shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin under the creative direction of Stefano Pilati, this styilsh campaign video features model Arizona Muse in the gardens of the 1930s Villa Bled Roknine in Marrakech's Palmeraie.
Britney Spears is sweet for Dolce & Gabbana
via The Telegraph
And vice versa, as designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana profess their love for Spears's new songs.
It's fair to say that one doesn't always associate Britney Spears with high fashion. She is certainly no Kate-I-just-popped-to-Starbucks-in-this-Calvin-Klein-shift-Bosworth, or Elle-got-to-do-the-school-run-dressed-like-a-Gucci-clad-minx-Macpherson, so it's a relief to see that Spears has called upon Dolce & Gabbana for a little help with her pop-comeback.
Promotional images for Spears's new album, Femme Fatale , see the the 29-year-old mother of two pictured wearing a selection of pieces by the celebrated Italian design duo.
A polka dot print body helps accentuate Britney's newly trim physique (let's just ignore the airbrushing row raging over in tabloid-land), while a lemon-hued gown lends a couture feel.
"We love Britney and we love to dance to her new songs! We can't wait to hear the whole album!" confess Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. "She has always been among our favourite artists" they continue, "because she has been able to remain true to herself and to her style throughout the years. With her music she influenced and inspired generations of people for more than 10 years, always staying at the top, and we can't but congratulate her for this new, important achievement."
Wow. Last week Kylie, this week Britney. Looks like the Dolce duo have cornered the market in pop princesses.
Band of Insiders
Florence—the spiritual home of rakish, older Italian dudes with thick knots and mile-wide lapels—is about to be invaded by the skinny-tie revolution. Earlier today, it was announced that Band of Outsiders designer Scott Sternberg has been selected as the guest designer at Pitti Uomo, also known as the mother of all men's fashion weeks. The L.A.-based designer's latest collection of slim-cut, reinvigorated American classics is set to headline the next edition of Pitti this June. Expect trim-fitting suits, two-inch repp ties, and several outraged Italian tailors screaming, "Troppo piccolo! Troppo piccolo!"
Read More www.gq.com/style/blogs
Rick Owens Talks Lou Reed, Fascism & Homophobic Father
The Independent recently caught up with one of the darker designers to have dressed Michelle Obama, Rick Owens. To be clear, although the First Lady lived in his pale green jacket two summers ago, we're absolutely sure she's never sat down with him to discuss, well, any of the below. Obviously.
Here are some of the more interesting portions from the interview.
On his method:
"I try to make clothes the way Lou Reed does music, with minimal chord changes. It's about giving everything I make a worn, softened feel. It's about an elegance being tinged with the barbaric, the luxury of not caring." "I like classicism. I like historic reference. I like something new with something almost ancient. I like [legendary costume designer] Adrian; Hollywood in the Twenties and Thirties. I like discipline and the idea of restraint. I was always anti the whole moving-and-manipulating-the-body-around. It's like telling someone that their body isn't right and needs to be redone. When I make clothes it's about using bias cut, jersey and drape around the body. It has always been important to me that the clothes are somehow affectionate."On his childhood:
"I have a conflicted relationship with my parents. They're great -- my mother is a walking hug. But it's complicated. Dad's very homophobic. He can be very racist. He is anti-abortionist. And he's active politically in all of these things. I am an obvious reaction to that. Obviously. Spectacularly. But there's also this side of him that is very gentle. He's a very loving spirit. It's difficult to figure him out because you're thinking, 'You're a Nazi but you're so sweet'. I resented it as I was growing up, resented my dad for too much control, but he turned me into this. I advocate any kind of sexuality. I'm liberal. I'm anti-conventional. And, to keep me in his life, he has turned a blind eye to all of that."On working with his wife Michele Lamy:
"It's kind of like asking a gypsy to organise a war with a fascist. She's so generous and flexible with deadlines and I'm not."Read the rest of the fascinating discussion at the Independent.
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