Milly is collaborating with Banana Republic on a “a very positive, happy collection,” (according to designer Michelle Smith) of womenswear and menswear that launches this May. (StyleBistro) Katie Holmes gets gorgeous as first ever celebrity face for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.(Philly.com) Tom Ford will invite bloggers and photographers to his first “regular, real” runway show at […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: Opening Ceremony launches handbags; images from the NARS x Andy Warhol collection; U.S. Open designer tennis balls; DSW Glass Slipper Collection + Azealia Banks debuts Yung Rapunxel lipstick with MAC
Opening Ceremony debuts line of handbags – Just in time for fall, Opening Ceremony’s handbag collection launches with five styles – each named after the store’s different locations. There’s the OC LA front-buckle messenger, OC NY, a larger messenger, the OC Tokyo, a rectangular over-the-shoulder purse, the OC Ace, a saddle bag, and the Pop-Up […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: Janelle Monae models for CoverGirl; Olympian Gabby Douglas meets with Ted Gibson; J.Crew’s “We Know You’re Out There” campaign; Jin Soon Choi launches The Lacquer Line + H&M’s debuts David Beckham statues
Janelle Monae is the newest face of CoverGirl – Just last week we told you that P!nk was named the newest face of CoverGirl. And it seems like they’re really into singers this season, as they also just named Janelle Monae as a CoverGirl. Her her ad campaign features her dressed in her signature black-and-white […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: Victoria Beckham’s eyewear collection; Calypso Loves Dannijo jewelry; Kardashian Kurves launches at Sears; Judith Leiber’s brand new Overture bags + Pink is newest face of CoverGirl
Victoria Beckham partners with Cutler & Gross to launch a line of eyewear – Victoria Beckham adds another collection to her namesake brand. The designer will soon introduce a six-piece collection of eyeglasses, handcrafted in Italy, that includes aviators, rectangular shapes and unisex options. Each style will be available in several colors with a price tag of $410. […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: Jonathan Adler designs fashion accessories; Beverly Johnson partners with Frederick’s of Hollywood; L’Oreal previews Project Runway Makeup Collection; Gucci’s GG Flag Collection for UNICEF + Lia Sophia Launches ‘Sisters’ Line
Interior designer Jonathan Adler designs wearable accessories – Known for his bold color and geometric print home décor, Jonathan Adler is diving into the fashion world with a full-fledged accessories collection consisting of approximately 300 pieces, including handbags, belts, scarves, hats and small leather goods. (Elle) Supermodel Beverly Johnson partners with Frederick’s of Hollywood – […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celebrity news roundup: Teresa Giudice launches Milania Hair Care; Camila Alves’ I.N.C. campaign + Azealia Banks is the face of T by Alexander Wang Fall 2012
Want your own head of luscious Jersey-style locks? Jersey Housewife Teresa Giudice is now in the haircare biz, with her Milania hair product line. Named after her wildest daughter, the line has three products: Total Vitamin Leave-In Treatment, Keratin Heat Protector and Argan Oil Infusion Serum, developed with hair expert Jerel James, and are available […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: Nicki Minaj is the face of Jeremy Scott for Adidas; Beyonce’s open letter to Michelle Obama; Missoni and Converse collaborate again; Karl Lagerfeld reportedly designing helicopters;
Adidas picked Nicki Minaj as the new face of their 2012 Fall/Winter campaign with designer Jeremy Scott. (Rap Radar) Missoni and Converse have collaborated for a fifth time, and the newest line of pastel zigzag printed-Chuck Taylor sneakers goes on sale this weekend in Missoni boutiques and select Converse stores. (Lucky Mag) Karl Lagerfeld is […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Get the look of “The Hunger Games” Katniss Everdeen; Mondo Guerra reflects on Project Runway All Stars win; preview Alberta Ferretti for Macys’ Impulse; Eva Longoria launches second fragrance, EVAmour + more
Want to get the look of Katniss Everdeen? See and ‘shop’ the outfits of the main character in The Hunger Games. (NY Mag) Mondo Guerra reflects on his Project Runway All Stars win. (WWD, subscription required) The latest designer to create a diffusion line for Macys’ Impulse is Alberta Ferretti. The line, inspired by European […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: Emilio Cavallini’s ‘brosiery’ and ‘mantyhose’; Ford Models signs Kaela Humphries; Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s twin covers for Elle UK; Charlotte Casiraghi is new face of Gucci
‘Brosiery’ and ‘mantyhose’??? Italian brand Emilio Cavallini has designed a line of unisex tights that are being snapped up by men (2-3% of the company’s customers). The company’s vice president, Francesco Cavallini told WWD that he ‘discovered there is a cult following for mantyhose.’ (Clutch Magazine) Image via Daily Mail Ford Models has signed Kaela […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Nicole Richie launching collection with QVC; New York Yankees fragrances coming soon; Wendy Williams launches Adorn jewelry on QVC; Kanye West in March 2012 Vogue; Monica Bellucci the new face of Dolce & Gabbana beauty
Nicole Richie is launching ‘The Nicole Richie Collection’ with QVC. The line will debut on the network’s “The Buzz on the Red Carpet – Live From L.A.” show on Feb. 24. The collection includes maxidresses, leather hobo bags and a printed kimono jacket, priced from $75 to $257. (WWD) How ’bout them Yankees…fragrances? Men’s and […] Read More »
Haute fashion + lifestyle news roundup: Mila Kunis stars in Dior SS’12 ads; “Dash dolls” are in the works; Burberry is most popular luxury brand on Facebook, Twitter; Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am launching Iamauto car company
Mila Kunis is the latest ‘Black Swan‘ star to model for Dior. Natalie Portman was named the face of Miss Dior Cherie last year; Mila was just named the face of Dior’s spring 2012 ad campaign. You can see her posing with the new Miss Dior handbag. She told WWD: “I find that Dior is […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: The winner of “Project Accessory”; JWOWW designs stick-on-bikinis with Perfect Tan; the best fashion editorials of 2011 + more
“Project Accessory” host and judge Molly Sims crowned Brian Burkhardt the winner of the inaugural season. The 40-year old jewelry designer was chosen because of his “big creative risks with some of his design choices.” (Huffington Post) Still wondering what to wear on New Year’s Eve? Party easy in these 5 comfy party looks. (Sheckys) […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news: Chris March sparkles up Vaseline; Kendall and Kylie Jenner to design a jewelry line with Glamhouse; Aveda launches Invati hair care line; Revolve wants your ugly Christmas sweaters + more
Here’s some fashion and beauty news you may have missed: Over-the-top designer Chris March (Mad Fashion, Project Runway) has just taken one of the most basic beauty items over-the-top! He brought his design aesthetic to Vaseline, and has encrusted 100 limited-edition mini Vaseline jars with sparkling Swarovski crystals. Log on to www.VaselineLipTherapy.com on 12/19 at […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: Hermès Crocodile & Diamond Birkin Bag sells for over $200K; Gucci’s bike goes for $14K; Mario Lopez launches RatedM underwear collection; Oscar de la Renta launches children’s wear
LUXURY: Forget the recession – this Hermès Exceptional Collection Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile 30 cm Birkin Bag with Solid 18K White Gold & Diamond Hardware recently sold for $203,150 – a new world record for the highest price for a handbag sold at public auction! The bag collector wishes to remain anonymous (probably to […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Chanel’s Metiers d’Arts runway show looks like an Indian dinner party; Fujifilm to launch skincare line in Europe; see images of H&M’s full ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ collection + more
Chanel’s Metiers d’Arts fashion show was set up to resemble an Indian-themed dinner party, complete with banquet tables, chandeliers, floral arrangements, candlesticks and a large feast. Oh, there was a runway too. (Daily Mail) What do cameras and skincare have in common? We’re not sure, but film and digital camera-maker Fujifilm, who has already launched […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty roundup: Gucci opens first children’s boutique; Jay-Z sells ‘Occupy All Streets’ T-shirts; Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Mini in Target this Sunday; 2011 Victoria’s Secret runway looks + more
LUXURY: Gucci opens its first children’s boutique (for babies to 8-year olds) in New York. It’s stocked with $3,800 biker jackets and $500 handbags. (Daily Mail) WALL STREET: 1%-er Jay-Z may be trying to capitalize on the Occupy Wall Street movement with his own line of ‘Occupy All Streets’ T-shirts under the Rocawear label. No […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Karl Lagerfeld makeup/snow globe for Sephora; Rachel Roy Day-to-Night eye shadow; Coco Rocha for Senhoa jewelry + Dylan’s Candy Bar to open pop-up shop
COLLABORATIONS — Karl Lagerfeld has yet another collaboration – a capsule makeup line for Sephora, which debuts in Sephora in Europe and Singapore on Nov. 6. The line includes nail polish and eye shadow, plus a Karl doll and a snow globe. (WWD) BEAUTY — Rachel Roy delves into beauty with her new Day to […] Read More »
Fashion news: 9 celebrity-inspired Halloween costumes; Marcia Patmos for Manolo Blahnik team on eco-friendly shoe collection; Karl Lagerfeld to create watch line through Fossil + more
Karl Lagerfeld signed a deal with Fossil Inc. to create a line of men’s and women’s watches to be sold under the Karl Lagerfeld brand, scheduled to launch Spring 2013. (Accessories Magazine) 9 Celebrity-inspired costumes you can try for Halloween, including ‘Pregnant Beyonce’, Kate Middleton and a stewardess from Pan Am. (US Magazine) Oscar de […] Read More »