Christian Lacroix Opens Store In New York
December 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment
French designer Christian Lacroix opened his second store in the states earlier this week, located on East 57th Street in New York. Says Lacroix, who founded his Haute Couture house in Paris in 1987:
“I will never forget how supportive the United States and New York were at the very beginning of my career, so it is a legitimate return to my ‘American roots’ twenty years later, after my first show here.”
The store carries the Fall 2007 collection of womenswear, menswear and accessories. His Haute Couture collections, famed for ultra-luxe and artful theatricality, were joined by elegant ready-to-wear collections in 1988, followed by fantastical shoes, bags and jewelry in 1989.
No Sin To Be Thin: Club Skinny
December 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment
ClubSkinny.com is a new designer denim company which caters exclusively to slim women with waist sizes ranging from 23 to 27 inches.
No stranger to the ridicule of being a size 0, Carrie Ventresca, who is co-founder and president of ClubSkinny Inc., says she just wants to be proud of her size - and seriously, it’s no sin to be thin.
The new line features six demin styles, as well as a variety of unique washes. Signature back pockets have been reshaped and strategically positioned to plump things up. A curvy back yoke rounds instead of flattens and the waistband has been redesigned to ride higher across the hips. Removing the 5th pocket and metal rivets, the front pockets are smooth, not bulky.
No detail overlooked, even the side belt loops are sewn at a precise, hip flattering, angle.
Check out the website: ClubSkinny.com.
Nicole Kidman Raises a Stink
December 6, 2007 | 2 Comments
Hot on the heels of the recent lawsuit filed by Hydroderm against Teri Hatcher for what the cosmetic giant is calling a breach of contract, it seems that Nicole Kidman has also found herself in a hot water bath after The Daily Telegraph ran a story in which they declared Kidman’s scent of choice was Jo Malone’s White Jasmine and Mint and not Chanel No.5, of whom Kidman is their exclusive spokesperson.
According to the paper, Kidman was such a fan of Jo Malone that she was “dabbing it on whenever she had a moment” during the UK red carpet premiere of the film, “The Golden Compass,” which she attended with her husband, Keith Urban.
Newset developments say Kidman is taking legal action over the The Daily Telegraph story and a law firm acting on her behalf says the allegations are ”entirely untrue” and “grossly defamatory.”
The firm has been instructed to obtain an immediate retraction of such allegations and are taking separate action against the Daily Telegraph.
Victoria Beckham in Elle Magazine
December 6, 2007 | 3 Comments
In the Janaury issue of Elle, which hits newsstands on December 11th, Victoria Beckham is featured on the cover sporting a look from Christian Dior’s Ready to Wear spring line.
She tells the mag she sleeps in the nude with her husband, David Beckham:
“I sleep naked. I’m going to be naked if I’m getting in bed with him every night!”
Honestly, I can’t say I blame her.
Wang Settles ‘Vera’ Lawsuit
December 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment
A lawsuit over the use of the name ‘Vera’ has been settled between sleek urban designer Vera Wang, and a company reviving floral scarves by Vera Neumann.
The trademark fight was set for a federal jury trial in New York next week, but the case has been settled, according to Susan Seid, who is relaunching Neumann’s designs as ‘The Vera Company’.
The case began before the launch of Wang’s line at Kohl’s department stores in September, when lawyers for Wang wanted a judge to rule that the phrase “Simply Vera” did not interfere with the stylized, black “Vera” trademark held by The Vera Company. They wanted that mark canceled, saying it had not been used enough, and to bar The Vera Company from objecting to Wang’s trademark applications, which include a simple form of “Vera.”
Attorneys for Wang had sued The Vera Company, which owns the rights to Neumann’s trademarks and designs last January. They wanted to protect trademarks pending for Wang’s new line of clothing at Kohl’s department stores, which was known as ”Simply Vera Vera Wang” but commonly referred to as “Simply Vera.”
The case was settled amicably for both sides although terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
Gossip Girl Blake Lively In Lucky
December 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Blake Lively covers the Janaury issue of Lucky Magazine and says that even in her younger days, she was a bit of a fashionista:
“Growing up, I was constantly borrowing clothes from my older sisters, or I’d pick out something from Urban Outfitters and my mom would tailor it to my size - I don’t think I ever dressed like a kid. Now that I’m on “Gossip Girl,” the wardrobe is so amazing and inspiring, it’s opened a whole new style gateway for me.”
Lane Bryant Debuts Holiday Style
December 5, 2007 | 1 Comment
Lane Bryant, probably the nation’s largest women’s plus-size specialty apparel retailer, has launched its winter 2007 collection, which features rock-candy embellishments, glitter, sateen, jewels, metallic trims and sequins to brighten up the holiday season.
Get cozy in Lurex sweaters, jewel-embellished tops, babydolls in various styles and textures, and trendy cropped jackets and trenches. To complete the look, try tops with career pants or jeans with Right Fit technology, which are designed to hug curves and flatter body types of all shapes and sizes.
A popular trend this season includes mixing textures and prints, giving wardrobes an instant makeover, so an oversized knit sweater over a cotton turtleneck would look great!
Check out Lane Bryant at lanebryant.com
American Joe Proudly Made In America
December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
“Made In America” is a good thing, especially since foreign garment and toy manufacturers have taken a big hit in light of recent safety concerns and several million recalls, not to mention consumers who hear horror stories about cheap foreign made apparel and substandard working conditions. But amidst all the chaos, it seems to have created a perfect marketing storm for the ”Made In America” label and American clothiers such has American Joe Apparel has finally managed to find a foothold.
American Joe found success with its 2007 “Check the Tag” campaign, which reminded shoppers to check the tag for American made products before they buy. The company, which was founded by two ‘all American moms,’ use their apparel and designs as a vehicle to represent a seemingly forgotten, but proud American industry - the American apparel manufacturer.
Visit their official site to browse or order a catalog: American Joe Apparel.
Sheiki Jeans Expands To Include Shirts and Hoodies
December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Sheiki Jeans, the premium denim company, recently announced the creation of Sheiki Shirts, a unique and trendy line of tops designed to compliment the fashion-forward Sheiki Jean. The tops, which are influenced by the 1920 and 1940 pin-up girls of the past, as well as the Bettie Page era, are available in tank top, v-neck, scoop and long-sleeved zip up hoodie.
The exceptional quality of Sheiki Shirts is evident - all drawings are complete originals and created by hand and silkscreened onto the fabric. The attention to detail extends to the chain stitch embroidery and the Swarovski crystal embellishments, each done by hand.
Retail prices range from $60.00 for tank tops to $200.00 for hoodies.
Check out the line by visiting sheikistore.com
Kate Moss Makes Coveted ‘Who’s Who’ List
December 4, 2007 | 2 Comments
What took so long?
After being in the fashion business for almost 20 years, model Kate Moss has finally landed a coveted spot in the newest edition of the prestigious society tome, “Who’s Who.”
Listed under her full name, Katherine Ann, Moss is in good company this years as she joins Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, Stella McCartney and Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold - all new entries in the 160th annual edition of the influential publication.
This year, the book will be released just in time for Christmas and will include over 30,000 personal photos of its ‘members’.