Influential designer John Galliano is getting a second chance after being notoriously fired from his post at the House of Dior two years ago for making antisemitic and racial slurs. Since then, Galliano has reportedly attended rehabilitation for alcoholism and pill addiction. In a recent statement to WWD he admitted, “I am an alcoholic. I have been in recovery for
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Visionary designer Alber Elbaz and French cosmetic brand Lancôme are teaming up to create a limited-edition beauty line. While most of the details are still under wraps, a quirky teaser video created by Elbaz and Pascal Dangin of Box Studios features Elbaz's signature illustrations of lovely girls in colorful eye shadow, ruby lips and nails. This partnership marks the designer’s first foray
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Earlier this week, in the latest installment of her “Fashion Icons” interview series, industry insider Fern Mallis — the creator of New York Fashion Week — sat down with the always intriguing designer Marc Jacobs for an intimate session of Q&A at Manhattan’s 92nd Street Y.
A very fit-looking Jacobs, in a trim tailored suit and white sneakers, was immaculately groomed
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Above: Taylor Swift in Ralph Lauren, Lea Michele in Elie Saab
The 39th Annual People's Choice Awards, broadcast Wednesday January 9th in Los Angeles, was hosted for the second time by “The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco. The ceremony brought out a much larger crowd of A-listers than anticipated, with celebrities like Naomi Watts, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston and Robert Downey Jr.
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Pitti Uomo, the menswear tradeshow held twice yearly in Florence, is a pivotal event for men's apparel, footwear and accessories. While we are looking forward to seeing the wares being showcased, we are just as eager to see what the attending gentlemen are wearing. Luckily, Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist) is there to provide us with his fantastic images of all
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Last November marked Kate Lanphear's departure from Elle Magazine after a six year stint (four of them as Style Director). Over the past few months there has been much speculation about what her next endeavor would be; it was rumored that she might replace Deborah Needleman, who left WSJ in September to become Editor-in-Chief of T Magazine. As fashion journalist
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David Bowie, always an intriguing and inspirational character, lately seems to be having a fashion moment. His androgynous style is impacting everything from recent magazine editorials featuring Daphne Guinness and Tilda Swinton to entire collections emulating his style. Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen showed her C/R 13 collection of flared suits and glitzy metallics inspired the 1970s Ziggy Stardust days,
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Queen Elizabeth has named Stella McCartney an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) on the New Year Honours List for 2013. This list is comprised of noted people who demonstrate success and service to their industry (Artist Tracey Emin and songstress Kate Bush were named Commanders of the Order of the British Empire this year).
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The British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund has announced its nominees for 2013, which include Roksanda Ilincic, Mary Katrantzou, Nicholas Kirkwood, Peter Pilotto, and Emilia Wickstead. This esteemed award, sponsored by Burberry, Harrods, Clothing at Tesco, Debenhams, LF Europe, Paul Smith, Topshop, and Vogue, will provide its recipient with individual mentoring and 200,000 pounds meant to help grow the label
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For the second time around, Conspiração Concept invited 50 artists and creatives to elaborate works of art on a different type of blank canvas — a plain white tennis shoe.
The Shoe Art Project 2 launched yesterday in the famous shopping street district of Jardins in São Paulo and at the Reserva store in Rio de Janeiro. The project is idealized by Conspiração
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Frida Kahlo has long intrigued both fashion designers and art-lovers, with her distinct look, tragic life and heart-stopping self-portraits. A deeper glimpse into her life and style is revealed in a new exhibition sponsored by Vogue Mexico, “Appearances Can Be Deceiving: The Dresses of Frida Kahlo" at the Museo Frida Kalho, her former home in Mexico City. Her closets are
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The annual event Casa de Criadores is back, revealing the F/W 13 collections of emerging talents in Brazilian fashion.
Created in 1997 by journalist and business man André Hidalgo, the three day event has launched more than a few famous Brazilian designers in the past such as Ronaldo Fraga, Juliana Jabour, Cavalera, Jum Nakao, Mário Queiroz, Marcelo Sommer, and many others.
Casa de Criadores starts today
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Emerald 17-5641 TCX has been announced as Pantone’s 2013 color of the year. "Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world." said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. The shade's cool, bluish undertones make it a refreshing follow-up to last year’s energetic Tangerine Tango. This jewel-toned hue
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Rumors are swirling that President Obama has Vogue's Anna Wintour on the short list of potential candidates for U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain (some sources suggest France is an option). This may seem like an odd choice; one’s initial thought for this job is not usually a fashion editor. However, as we all know, Anna Wintour is not just any
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PPR has officially announced that beloved New York designer Alexander Wang is the new creative director of legendary French label, Balenciaga. Wang will continue to run his namesake collection in addition to being responsible for Balenciaga’s ready-to-wear for both men and women as well as for accessories and brand image.
Nicholas Ghesquière shocked the fashion world when he announced his departure
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