Batwing eyeliner? It’s hers. Typhoon beehive? She owns it. Belted cutoffs? Check! Amy Winehouse may not be a model of sobriety but the head-butting “new-Bardot” has got killer style so it’s no surprise Julien Macdonald wants to trot her out as the star of his 2009 Spring/Summer collection at London Fashion Week. Just say NO, Ames. That heartless pelt-peddler will rip you off and toss you away like last season’s fox fur. You’re better off consorting with 2006's fashion flash-in-the-pan, Pete Doherty.
The Random News of the Day award goes to AP's story "Young voters' fashion sense often leads the polls". According to the article, Hillary voters are boxers peeps, while Obama's supporters prefer wedgies i.e. thongs. So you know we have to ask...
Sarah Jessica Parker & Paris Hilton Eaten By Philip Treacy Hats
At the SATC premiere in London this past Monday, a green ombre hat scultpure by milliner Philip Treacy ate SJP on the red carpet. Today, a Philip Treacy hat nearly gobbled Paris Hilton in Cannes at the signing of her new fragrance, Can Can.
[photos courtesy of GettyImages.com]
Related Links:Hats that won't swallow your outfit whole.
MAYJAH NEWS: 1st Peek at Christian Siriano's Exclusive Bluefly Collection!
I just came out of my first meeting with Mr. Ferosha Coutura himself, and I am pleased to report that our fave rising star’s exclusive collection for Bluefly is beyond FABULOUS (yes, I am forcing myself not to use that other “expired” F word). To be unveiled in late July, Christian’s collection will consist of gorgeous jackets, tees, dresses, skirts & pants with signature Christian detailing (ie. ruffles, pleating, and skinny pants galore). And--as if the thought of finally getting my hands on one of those gorgeous elaborate blouses isn’t enough--all styles will be 20% OFF!
Be ready to get it first, before (in Christian’s own words) "my mom buys it all."
At last night's H&M event on the fab Gramercy Park Hotel rooftop, fellow fashion blogger, Wendy a.k.a. retrogurl of nitrolicious.com was totally "Spring & the City" in this cropped jacket, high-sheen black leggings and wildflower-print tunic.
Starting Monday, 20 celebrity-designed one-of-a-kind bags will be available on eBay to raise money to help breast cancer sufferers in time for Mother's Day. Celebrities including Leah Remini, Susan Sarandon, Hayden Panettiere and Miley Cyrus teamed up with Swarovski to each design a glam, crystal-encrusted gym bag. Bidding will last through May 15 with proceeds going directly to the Libby Ross Breast Cancer Foundation.
[Image courtesy of NY Daily News]
"I love the sunnies Ksubi has produced over the years, and it's an honour to collaborate with them on this first instalment of Pastelle frames," West tells STUFF.CO.NZ.
The collection will be designed by Ksubi's George Gorrow and feature limited edition gold sunglass frames.
[Image courtesy of Getty Images]
Right on the heels of her blatant lack of promotion of her dVB denim line, Posh is now rumored to be suing Rock & Republic (they were creating the jeans for her) for $100 million, because despite the business split back in '06 (Rock & Republic, states that Beckham did very little to promote the brand), Beckham claims the jeans were more profitable than previously thought and she is owed the remaining payout. This is going to get UGLY. Hee, hee!
As the new face of Chanel, she’ll be advertising the brand's signature No. 5 perfume. The ads will be directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the same director that helmed the actress' star turn in Amelie. It will be interesting to see if he'll put a magical realism spin on the fragrances campaign.
Many times we tend to only take note of London, Paris and NYC's Fashion Week (none of us would ever admit out loud to checking out LA, though we do), but as I checked in over at FWD, I couldn't help but notice the fly fashion coming out of Australia. The most eye catching looks included goddess-inspired one-shoulder dresses, heavy gold brocade trim, in vibrant white, gold and purple chiffon as well futuristic jumpsuits in white patent leather. Loved the variety of ethnic faces and the "healthy looking model" theme too.
Who knew so many designers were inspired by the Justice League? Spidey, Iron Man and Batman inspirations were on full display as supermodels mingled with superstars in super cool gowns.
[all photos by Chris Moore]
Related Links: At these prices, these dresses are pretty super too.
Patricia Field has lent her over-the-top-style to a limited-edition diet Coke City Collection bottles, sold exclusively at Selfridges. "The designs represent diet Coke as a sexy, sassy brand perfectly compatible with today's woman," Pat said. Personally, I'd love to see these bottles resized to fit a funky charm bracelet.
[Image courtesy of Selfridges.com ]
Leona Lewis, the on the rise British pop star, is apparently in the process of discussing possibilities to create a line of vegan fashion and accessories. She’s super adamant about the protection of animals and never wears any leather shoes - after performing on American Idol last week she told the media that she was wearing cheap shoes because then at least she knew they weren't made out of leather. She’s hoping that a full line of vegan clothing will bring about more awareness to animal cruelty. Well I guess one more vegan line couldn't hurt; I hope Leona's is as stylish as Natalie Portman's vegan collection.
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It sounds like a truck showroom but Elite Models, Utah -- slated to open May 30th -- is the prestigious modelling agency’s newest satellite office. Head honcho Neal Hamil says it will turn out "tall, wholesome types” like pretty baby Ali Stephens (pictured left) whose lucrative contract with Calvin Klein proves that, once you get past the prairie gowns and pompadours, those Mormon girls are hot. Hamil told gossip ghoul Cindi Adams the models would be kept in a townhouse where “our people live with them and mentor them." In what? Tilling, quilting and vogueing?
Am I the only one who can truly appreciate a fun, bouncy piece of costume jewelry? These pretty baubles caught my eye the other night; I'm especially digging the strawberry ring.
Say it ain't so! SATC will be premiering to a niche, group of influencers in London on May 12th; personally, I don't get it, NYC is not only the fifth co-star to this legendary fashion flick, but the flyest city on the planet! Gawd! I'm a bit insulted. Well I guess I'll go re-watch an episode on DVD and sip some bubbly from my fave stilettos.
Now this is juicy news! Juicy Couture is suing Victoria’s Secret because their Pink line is a blatant rip-off of both Juicy's signature pink color, hoodies and pantsuit silhouettes and even their packaging as the Pink line is sold in packages that resemble lollipops and ice cream. Twisting the knife, Juicy wants the entire Pink line destroyed. Good for Juicy!
[Image courtesy of StyleCrunch.com]
As I fleshed out my vacation attire and celebrated on finding the perfect bathing suit, I was faced with another dilemma midway through my "jumping for joy dance" in the dressing room yesterday; I realized that I needed a beach cover-up for those "out of the water moments" since I don't want to drive folks crazy with my Naomi Campbell curves. LOL. I'm digging this black paisley wrap cover-up by BCBGMAXAZRIA.
Masseuses in Indonesia are being encouraged by their bosses to wear chastity belts while working. One parlor owner said he came up with the idea when men "bombarded" his staff with requests for sex (in a massage parlor? No!) so he, among other parlor owners, is making his workers wear no-nookie pants, black trousers that zip up at the side, where a padlock is slipped through two cloth loops and snapped shut each time a masseuse meets a client. This strikes us as pretty sexist -- 'cause it's the women's fault the men want sex, you see -- but also sounds very chic in an early Vivienne Westwood way, no?
Related Links: This Vivienne makes pretty hot pants too.
"It's the first of several niches I'd like to build," states Alber Elbaz on his recently revealed fashion secret about the new line of denim he will be creating for Stockholm-based Acne Jeans. He aims to both bring a Lanvin feel and a variety of styles to the denim collection.
[Image courtesy of Getty Images]
Wow, this is one for the books. In its recent mission to stop all fake-making "inspired" by their designs, Louis Vuitton recently sued (for around $22,000 per day) a student artist, Nadia Plesner, over her "Simple Living" campaign, a fundraiser that benefits the Divest for Darfur organization. The mascot of the campaign is a Darfur victim toting a teacup pooch and an LV-inspired bag, to prove that a Paris Hilton-centric image would get more media attention than real-life Darfur victims. Unfortunately, she was right and though 100% of the profits go to Darfur victims, LV ain't having it. Fashionistas, this is not a good look.
[Image courtesy of Racked.com]
Valentino’s new Haute Couture Spring 2008 line ads have been released and though I'm digging the flowy dresses with the bold, geometric background, I feel as though Valentino should have done less retro looks. I guess '80s fashion is just going to die a slow, slow, slow, slow death. Yeesh!
I tell you, it's good to be a celebrity. Salma Hayek recently became the Godmother for Puma's new boat and its ocean racing team. Hayek, whose significant other François-Henri Pinault's company PPR acquired a controlling stake in Puma AG in February, is expected at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston on May 12 for the boat christening and VIP dinner. On a style note, this ivory chiffon belted feather dress would be a great look for the fairy Godmother.
Is this trend knocking anyone else upside the head? Days after Heidi Klum hinted at a possible design uniform competition on Project Runway next season, Bruce Oldfield just released a range of designer uniforms for 67,000 McDonald employees in Britain.
"One doesn't necessarily think of McDonald's and chic in the same sentence, but my aim was to design a uniform that was exactly that."
On a style note, this makes a bit of sense as one-piece pantsuits are trending quite hard right now.
This is fabo news! I absolutely adore Linda Evangelista and frankly it's great to see Prada embracing real supermodels, take that ANTM! On another note, am I the only one watching carefully for the release of Prada as an IPO?
As it reached over 70 degrees the other day here in NYC, I started contemplating what type of sunglasses I would be rocking this summer; should I go all white, futuristic a la Kanye West or 70's vintage, CHiPs inspired? Either way, the two looks captured here, though high on "cheese factor" were still fun to check out.
Dissed by bitty buddy Nicole Ritchie in a 12-step act of self-determination and dropped by her long-time agency, Magnet, after daring to utter her own name in the same breath as Anna Wintour’s, Rachel Zoe has now been damned by Halston designer Marco Zanini who reportedly ordered his people to “remove” her from the internet. It’s gonna take a lot of bling and bronzer to accomplish that, particularly since the little hunger artist is about to launch a new reality series.
Yes design, not inspire. Haeftling, a new design company in Germany is trying to break into the fashion business selling stylish clothes designed and produced by prison inmates.
(I guess they decided to forgo the working toddlers in China.) They wanted the clothes to be beautiful, durable and tell a story; many of the inmate's pieces are created and tagged with a blurb about the prisoner's background. Part of the proceeds from sales go to organizations that support prisoners' rights and better conditions for inmates, if not directly to the inmates themselves. FYI--"Haeftling" means inmate in German.
Having been thoroughly inspired by Tuesday night's finale of "The Biggest Loser" - where "skinny" was uttered at least 10 times and meant as the ultimate compliment - I chuckled a bit when I read about the recent move by French officials to make the promotion of extreme thinness punishable in court. I applaud the French for even attempting this legislation: Maybe they're feeling guilty about essentially creating all unrealistic notions of beauty? Perhaps. If any country can establish new criteria for couture-ready bodies, it's France. But like everything in fashion, it's ultimately up to the consumer to define how she wants to look, dress and style herself. Fortunately for her, nearly every body shape and size are welcome these days, especially with curves-friendly designers like Shoshanna making spring a cinch (even if you aren't a twig).
In the world of fashion we rarely get a non-scripted peek into the inner world of our fashion icons. FWD catches up with Jason Wu to discuss his favorite key lime receipe, his doll making fetish and designing with Manolo Blahnik.
To kick off the return of their limited T-shirt project (which features Japanese pop culture icon Manga); Uniqlo has launched an advertising campaign featuring Chloë Sevigny and Tadanobu Asano, a Japanese actor, shot by photographer Dan Jackson. The campaign will be executed both guerilla-style, as well as via full-page advertisements in Time Out New York, AM New York, and the New York.
Lamenting the "slut trend" which is "so huge" people don't even see it anymore, Barneys' creative director Simon Doonan has written a style guide urging women to express their inner wack-job. Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You offers tips like, "Go gypsy” and "Seamed stockings, always” leading me to assume he means Courtney Love Insane, not Britney Spears Insane. They’re both nuts, but only Love would wear stockings.
Related Links: Wondering if that purple pavé cocktail ring is right for you? Ask Doonan when he signs copies of his new book at Barney's Madison Avenue store at 2:00 Saturday, April 12th.
Starting April 15, the Italian fashion house will be auctioning off prototypes from the Spring 2008 collection where sale proceeds will go towards the San Raffaele Foundation for medical research. The 10 customized pieces consist of three trouser styles, a bag and two pairs of boots; all items feature a unique print and fabrication.
[Image courtesy of Fashion Week Daily]
We rarely toot our own horn here at Flypaper, but Bluefly.com has recently launched the lastest, stylish, and easiest online shopping experience---bFly! Simply put we have selected some of fashion's most exciting, wearable, young and fashion forward designers to date (think Free People, Nanette Lepore, Shoshanna, Tory Burch)with an interactive tool that allows you to shop by cut, style and designer and to kick start our grand opening we are giving you up to 40% off on quite a bit of merch.
A quickie design collabo that is; the mass market retailer has decided to no longer enter long-term designer partnerships a la Isaac Mizrahi and will instead focus on one-off collections. Personally, I think they are more on "target" with this strategy as the "disposable clothing" syndrome started by H&M seems to really fuel shoppers desires for faster, cheaper, more stylish clothing that is somewhat limited.
Veronica Webb recently asked her friends how they would make-over gubernatorial call girl Ashley Dupré on the eve of her inevitable album release/book tour. Hairdresser Dickie Anthony suggested heavy bangs. Never one to give away style advice when he can get paid for it, Isaac Mizrahi replied with an aphorism, “When the Johns call up, the madam asks if they want Trudy for $200 or Kelly for $1,000 or Ashley for $6,000? And, it's all the same person!" Two questions: Why is every hairdresser named “Something” Anthony? And how does Isaac Mizrahi know so much about the bimbo biz?
Related Links: Nevermind the second question, just be wary of paying top dollar for a pair of his shoes.
Come September, Gwen will be launching Harajuku Lovers a fragrance collection of five different scents based on her love for all things Harajuku, specifically her back-up dancers.
"Love is described as "sweet, caring, free-spirited and always off in her own little world." Lil' Angel is "constantly looking out for others," but is no saint. Music is "always looking to make someone laugh" and is "charismatic." Baby is "enticing in her frilly innocence."
[Source/Image courtesy of WWD.com]
Christian Siriano stopped by the Bluefly offices today to discuss the possibility of creating a capsule collection exclusively for Bluefly -- remember the Season 4 winner had the "opportunity" to sell on Bluefly. Sketches were shared and there were ruffles, skinny pants, and dresses. All wearable and all ferosh. Of course.
Recession, who? Last night, just outside the Hermès boutique in Manhattan's Financial District -- where waiters served hors d'oeuvres with hand-stitched linen napkins -- the new Bugatti Veyron par Hermès was on full display. Hermès teamed up with the French sports car company to design a stitchless leather interior, but the big H took the branding outside too. Check the H on the rims.
Mr. Andre J, Fashion Personality! If his face seems familiar you may recall that it recently graced the cover of French Vogue. Andre's personal mantra is to live a dream full of self-expression; if you're up for living your own style dream check out this "Butterfly Explosion" scarf by DVF.
In between swills of raspberry flavored bevvies and shooting pics like a madwoman, I caught these darlings on the feet of one of NYC's downtown fashion elite.
I'll be back with the answer tomorrow, in the meantime if you're digging this look check out these funky pumps by Christian Dior.
FWD recently reported that the iconic filmmaker’s image was being used without his knowledge for American Apparel billboard ads in May of 2007. In his $10 million dollar law suit Allen addresses the fact that not only was he never compensated for these ads--which depicted him dressed as a rabbi--weird but true--he wasn't even aware that they existed. Personally, AA's ads are my secret guilty pleasure, alongside my ever growing collection of cotton tanks. LOL.
Stylehive recently reported that Damon Dash and Margherita Missoni have co-created a new line of sneakers for ProKeds to benefit Orphanaid Africa. Though there is no official launch date, the African-themed printed sneakers will be sold at Barneys and Colette.
[Image courtesy of Getty Images]
The idea of a "fashion week" has exploded not only heavily in non-major US cities (think Baltimore, eek!) but also globally; ironically in places that the fashion set, normally never get around to visiting. Enter Russia, specifically Moscow; according to NYT, spurred by a strong, oil based economy, the fashion-conscious public has not only given birth to top Russian models such as Natalia Vodianova and designers Aleksandr Terekhov and Denis Simachev, but spends twice as much as other Europeans on clothes. Though it will take Russia quite a while to achieve the same level of credence as NY, Paris and London….I believe they are one to watch.
One of the more bizarre stories this week--New York Times' Eric Wilson reports on how the powers that be at Vogue called up Rodarte's Mulleavy sisters and offered to pay for them to lose weight. Vogue covered the personal training and prepared meals; the girls' weight loss (a combined 50 pounds) will be the focus of a feature in this April's issue. Wilson also pulls this one of out of the Vogue annals--remember in '98 when Oprah agreed to lose 20 pounds to be on the cover?
Chloe Marshall, 17 -- the first-ever size 16 Miss England finalist -- recently told the British press her competition consists of "Beanpoles, you know, size 8s, maybe a few 10s." (Um, are those children’s sizes?)
Why submit to the fat jabs and bang on about body-love only to drop three stone the minute the call from Slim Fast comes through? Revenge on Topshop designers (Oi Kate!), says Miss Surrey. “When I'm standing up there, in the final of Miss England I'll be thinking of them.” Right luv, and they’ll be thinking you need a bigger sash.
Related Links: You slaughtered the swimsuit competition, now decimate the greenroom danish.
Fashion Week has to leave Bryant Park by 2010, and there's talk it might end up at -- hold on to your designer hats -- Port Authority. Yes, Port Authority. As in bus terminal. Fern Mallis likes the idea because it's in a geographically comfortable spot, and she's seriously floating the idea of putting tents on the roof, which is currently a parking lot across from the NY Times building. One issue, Mallis, notes, is moving people up to the roof with small passenger elevators. Then there's that other teensy issue: Port Authority is a cruddy, funky hot mess, perched at a still-kinda-seedy section of Times Square. Has no one considered the far more glamorous Grand Central?
Yowser! These Louis Vuitton 7" heels are the latest craze in fashionable footwear. According to the UK Times there is already a waiting list, and when they hit the shops later this year, they will be the highest heels in fashiondom, topping current title-holder Christian Louboutin's 6" black pony skin shoes. It appears shoes are getting taller and wilder as more women get comfortable expressing their outlandish side through their shoes!
Though I don't know how many die hard fashionistas are down to take tips from Lauren Conrad, what I am digging about LC is that she looks healthy, hips folks to vintage shopping in order to save money and look funky, and she shares with us some of the cutest wedge sandals.
The heroine of chick lit, will be unloading her bauble secrets at a Christy's auction this month. According to FWD, bling brands Asprey, Tiffany's, & Van Cleef & Arpels will be among the goodies sold. Coveted items include sapphire and diamond "Morning Glory" ear clips by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., estimated to go for $18,000 to $22,000; a diamond-and-black-coral own brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, which is estimated to sell for between $15,000 and $25,000; and a citrine bead and gold necklace by Asprey, estimated at $4,000 to $6,000.
Now this is a refreshing bit of bathroom chatter! The blonde bombshell is supposedly Cartier's newest face for their Love Charity bracelet, which which will be sold in limited-edition, with all proceeds going to a variety of charity programs.
Not a day goes by and we don't curse the fact that we can't wear heels higher than a measly two inches. This New York Times slideshow did not help. Peep these sweet heels seen on ladies during Paris Fashion Week. These ones with the orange ankle straps are our favorite. Nanette Lepore made some awesome sandals too! And yours?
Oh, man, I love these Marc Jacobs ads! Though this one is a bit tame compared to the last crop, I am so digging the surreal mannequin body language, not to mention Victoria Beckham's Pebbles Flintstone inspired hairdo. Gotta love this Styleaholic... she's so bold!
WWD recently reported that Express has joined the guest designer game with its recent collabo with British textile designer Celia Birtwell, who also works with Topshop. The April 7th debut collection will feature Birtwell's signature bohemian aesthetic executed in four mini-collections that will consist mainly of '70s-style chiffon blouses and silk dresses done in a variety of prints. Knowing Express the way I do, I can't really see how this upcoming "guest designer" collection will be much different from what they've had in the past.
Kenneth Cole, the designer behind the duck bill dancing shoes generally worn with open-collar dress shirts outside bottle-service nightclubs, will celebrate his 25th anniversary in the fashion biz with a socially responsible coffee table book to complement his Awearness t-shirt campaign and the big-issue billboards he uses to promote his brand among bridge-and-tunnel bleeding hearts. It’s hard to decide what’s worse, the ersatz activism or the dorky shoes?
Related Links: Want to protest? March on Washington.
Forget bags on Canal Street: Timothy Khane took fashion fakes to a whole new level. He pled guilty this week for posing as a member of Gucci's advisory board, and defrauding an investor into buying $7 million worth of fake Gucci stock options between 1995 and 2006. He faces up to 20 years in prison for each offense he pled guilty to, and a fine of as much as $5 million. Yikes. While there's definitely nothing fierce about fraud, you've got to be a little bit sympathetic: who didn't want to be down with Gucci during those Tom Ford years?
Why fake it when you can get the real thing for cheap?
Reality TV has democratized the world of entertainment, and while, for the most part, it has been a sordid affair (think I Love New York) there have been a few gems (PR, ANTM) and now one of our very own fashion elite, Simon Doonan, Barney's Creative Director, has been given his own TV mockumentary based on his memoir, Nasty: My Family and Other Glamorous Varmints on the UK's BBC 2 channel. WWD gives more stylish details.
[Image courtesy of Getty Images]
Alexander McQueen will be staging a mini fashion show at Milk Studios here in New York City. Hello! Fresh on the heels of his public announcement of profits (finally)and the opening of his long-awaited Los Angeles flagship on Melrose Place, McQueen has finally at long last decided to do a runway show (recall in the past he has only done trunk shows in NY.) FWD reports that the event held on March 26th, will debut 20 edited looks on models drawn from the 42 looks shown on his recent Paris runway.
Right on the heels of their H&M news, legendary Finnish textile and clothing design company Marimekko has entered an an exclusive collaboration with Avon Products. Marimekko will license its Unikko pattern to create a limited edition cosmetics collection, which consist of eyeshadow, face powder, lip gloss and mascara, as well as accessories. Now, that's what I call stepping up your game. Go Avon! If you're a print addict check out these looks.
I Guess? they couldn't let the likes of Levi's trump them; (though I'm not quite sure who still wears Guess? jeans) the classic denim line has recently designed an eco-friendly collection, Guess Green, states NYLON, which consists of chemical dye-free denim, organic cotton tops, quirky? corny? earth logos and peace signs as well as handtags made from soy-based ink and recycled paper.
You know the SATC fever just keeps getting hotter. The latest? Fashionista reports that major apparel brands are probably paying major moola (from $10,000 - $60,000) for the Carrie Bradshaw to usher their name through her heavily glossed lips. Yowser! Come on Jimmy Choo, if you give me a comped pair, I'll say it all night long for free.
NYT's Bill Cunningham takes on a stylish photo journey through the streets of Paris. In his photo/audio podcast he discusses the virtual runway that all of the Paris' cafes represent as well as some of the most fantastic looks that caught his eye. Tune in here.
John McCain's twenty-something daughter Meghan has been blogging life on the campaign trail over at McCain Blogette. Amid reports on the endless sugar highs enjoyed aboard the Straight Talk Express, the aspiring plus-size couturier keeps posting photos of her socialite step-mother in a pair of hideous bedroom slippers. If it was a simple case of passive-aggression, I wouldn’t bring it up. Nope, some clueless consultant evidently thinks those homely hushpuppies help to humanize the botoxed heiress. So much for Republican efforts to improve America’s image.
Batwing eyeliner? It’s hers. Typhoon beehive? She owns it. Belted cutoffs? Check! Amy Winehouse may not be a model of sobriety but the head-butting “new-Bardot” has got killer style so it’s no surprise Julien Macdonald wants to trot her out as the star of his 2009 Spring/Summer collection at London Fashion Week. Just say NO, Ames. That heartless pelt-peddler will rip you off and toss you away like last season’s fox fur. You’re better off consorting with 2006's fashion flash-in-the-pan, Pete Doherty.
At the SATC premiere in London this past Monday, a green ombre hat scultpure by milliner Philip Treacy ate SJP on the red carpet. Today, a Philip Treacy hat nearly gobbled Paris Hilton in Cannes at the signing of her new fragrance, Can Can.
[photos courtesy of GettyImages.com]
At last night's H&M event on the fab Gramercy Park Hotel rooftop, fellow fashion blogger, Wendy a.k.a. retrogurl of nitrolicious.com was totally "Spring & the City" in this cropped jacket, high-sheen black leggings and wildflower-print tunic.
Who knew so many designers were inspired by the Justice League? Spidey, Iron Man and Batman inspirations were on full display as supermodels mingled with superstars in super cool gowns.
[all photos by Chris Moore]
Diane von Furstenberg is creating a capsule collection in partnership with DC Comics of ready-to-wear, small leather goods and footwear that loosely takes its cues from the super heroine. Sounds groovy, I'm in!
[Image courtesy of Getty Images]
Say it ain't so! SATC will be premiering to a niche, group of influencers in London on May 12th; personally, I don't get it, NYC is not only the fifth co-star to this legendary fashion flick, but the flyest city on the planet! Gawd! I'm a bit insulted. Well I guess I'll go re-watch an episode on DVD and sip some bubbly from my fave stilettos.
The Random News of the Day award goes to AP's story 
Starting Monday, 
Though we still have yet to see a single stitch of his Pastelle collection, 
Right on the heels of her 
As the new face of 
Many times we tend to only take note of London, Paris and 
Patricia Field has lent her over-the-top-style to a 
Leona Lewis, the on the rise British pop star, is apparently in the process of discussing possibilities to create a line of vegan fashion and 
It sounds like a truck showroom but Elite Models, Utah -- slated to open May 30th -- is the prestigious modelling agency’s newest satellite office. Head honcho Neal Hamil says it will turn out "tall, wholesome types” like pretty baby Ali Stephens (pictured left) whose lucrative contract with 
Am I the only one who can truly appreciate a fun, bouncy piece of costume 
The perfect stylish search? Google's new design project where they've recently teamed up with 
Now this is 
As I fleshed out my vacation attire and celebrated on finding 
Masseuses in Indonesia are being encouraged by their bosses to wear 
"It's the first of several niches I'd like to build," states 
Wow, this is one for the books. In its recent mission to stop all 
I tell you, it's good to be a celebrity. Salma Hayek recently became 
Is this trend knocking anyone else upside the head? Days after Heidi Klum hinted at a possible design uniform competition on 
This is fabo 
As it reached over 70 degrees the other day here in NYC, I started contemplating what type of 
Dissed by bitty buddy Nicole Ritchie in a 12-step act of self-determination and dropped by her long-time agency, Magnet, after daring to utter her own name in the same breath as Anna Wintour’s, Rachel Zoe has now been damned by Halston 
Yes design, not inspire. Haeftling, a new design company in Germany is trying to break into the fashion business selling 
Having been thoroughly inspired by Tuesday night's finale of "The Biggest Loser" - where "skinny" was uttered at least 10 times and meant as the ultimate compliment - I chuckled a bit when I read about the recent move by French officials to make the promotion of extreme thinness 
In the world of fashion we rarely get a non-scripted peek into the inner world of our 
To kick off the return of their limited 
Lamenting the "slut trend" which is "so huge" people don't even see it anymore, Barneys' creative director Simon Doonan has written a style guide urging women to express their inner wack-job. Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You offers tips like, "Go gypsy” and "Seamed stockings, always” leading me to assume he means Courtney Love Insane, not Britney Spears Insane. They’re both nuts, but only Love would wear stockings. 
Starting April 15, the Italian fashion house will be 
We rarely toot our own horn here at Flypaper, but 
A quickie design collabo that is; the mass market retailer has decided to no longer enter long-term 
Come September, 
Recession, who? Last night, just outside the 
In between swills of raspberry flavored bevvies and shooting pics like a madwoman, I caught these darlings on the feet of one of NYC's downtown fashion elite.
The idea of a "fashion week" has exploded not only heavily in non-major US cities (think Baltimore, eek!) but also globally; ironically in places that the fashion set, normally never get around to visiting. Enter Russia, specifically Moscow; according to 
Chloe Marshall, 17 -- the first-ever size 16 Miss England finalist -- recently told the 
Fashion Week has to leave Bryant Park by 2010, and there's talk it might end up at -- hold on to your 
Yowser! These Louis Vuitton 7" heels are the latest craze in fashionable footwear. According to the 
The heroine of chick lit, will be unloading her bauble secrets at a Christy's auction this month. According to 
Now this is a refreshing bit of bathroom chatter! The blonde bombshell is 
Oh, man, I love these 
Kenneth Cole, the designer behind the duck bill dancing shoes generally worn with open-collar dress shirts outside bottle-service nightclubs, will celebrate his 25th anniversary in the fashion biz with a 
Forget bags on Canal Street: 
Reality TV has democratized the world of entertainment, and while, for the most part, it has been a sordid affair (think I Love New York) there have been a few gems (
Alexander McQueen will be staging a mini fashion show at Milk Studios here in New York City. Hello! Fresh on the heels of his public announcement of profits (finally)and the opening of his long-awaited Los Angeles flagship on Melrose Place, 
Right on the heels of their H&M news, legendary Finnish textile and clothing design company Marimekko has entered an an exclusive collaboration with Avon Products. Marimekko will license its Unikko pattern to create a limited edition cosmetics collection, which consist of eyeshadow, face powder, lip gloss and mascara, as well as accessories. Now, that's what I call stepping up your game. Go Avon! If you're a print addict check out these 
I Guess? they couldn't let the likes of Levi's trump them; (though I'm not quite sure who still wears Guess? jeans) the 
You know the SATC fever just keeps getting hotter. The latest? 
NYT's Bill Cunningham takes on a stylish photo journey through the streets of Paris. In his photo/audio podcast he discusses the virtual runway that all of the Paris' cafes represent as well as some of the most 
John McCain's twenty-something daughter Meghan has been blogging life on the campaign trail over at