Today is the grand opening of the virtual Valentino Museum, a downloadable desktop application connected to an online database featuring over 50 years of the fashion house’s creations, including his designs for Sophia Loren, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. Watch the debut of the museum with an online press conference held by designer Valentino […] Read More »
Sponsored: Get dressed up in these rocker, glam and boho-chic LBDs from the Kardashian Kollection
‘Tis the season to get dressed up! We love this time of year – where invites to lots of holiday events equal many excuses to dress up in holiday party wear. And instead of re-purposing the same look for each event, you can outfit yourself for all your parties, affordably, with pieces from the Kardashian […] 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 »
Haute buy: House of Harlow by Nicole Richie Mixed Media Large Cluster Ring
When it comes to costume jewelry, our motto is ‘go big or go home’. Delicate, fine jewelry is nice on occasion, but we prefer to make a statement! You’re familiar with House of Harlow, Nicole Richie‘s jewelry line created in collaboration with legendary jeweler Pascal Mouawad, right? Well it’s full of statement-making jewelry pieces, like […] Read More »
Adrienne Maloof by Charles Jourdan footwear collection
Photo by Donato Sardella We know that Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Adrienne Maloof loves her shoes, and so much so that she’s partnered with French shoe brand Charles Jourdan to collaborate on her own line. The Adrienne Maloof by Charles Jourdan collection is complete with sparkly platform heels, unsurprisingly, and a few jeweled […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: More Versace for H&M ads; Beyoncé to design House of Dereon maternity, Rihanna is Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive and wears OC on “Talk That Talk” album cover + more
If you’re not already counting down the days until Versace for H&M, these two new images from the ad campaign will surely pique your interest. Check out that heart-covered fringed minidress! (Lucky) Beyoncé really plans to be a girl that rules the world – the fashion world, that is. She’s now working on a maternity […] Read More »
Dw by Kanye West Spring/Summer 2012 Ready-to-Wear line debuts at Paris Fashion Week
With a stellar lineup of models (Karlie Kloss, Chanel Iman, Anja Rubik and Jourdan Dunn) plus a star-studded front row filled with designers (Azzedine Alaïa, Dean and Dan Caten, Olivier Theyskens, Jeremy Scott) AND celebrities (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Ciara and Lindsay Lohan), we expected only the best of Kanye West‘s debut womenswear collection. Instead, the […] Read More »
Sponsored: Work What You Got in Sofia by Sofia Vergara, exclusively at Kmart
Presented by Sofia by Sofia Vergara and Kmart Fashion Ehmonie HaineyEhmonie Hainey is the Founder, Publisher and Editor in Chief of What’s Haute Magazine and Handbag du Jour. What’s Haute Magazine is a fashion, beauty and lifestyle destination, featuring a clever mix of emerging and popular fashion designers, beauty and product reviews, celebrity style, personal […] Read More »
Rock icon Steven Tyler and daughter Chelsea are the new faces of Andrew Charles by Andy Hilfiger
If Target is a juggernaut for fashion designer collaborations, then Macy’s is the master at celebrity & celebrity-inspired designer collaborations. This month, Andrew Charles, a new rock and roll womenswear and menswear line designed by Andy Hilfiger, will launch exclusively for Macy’s Impulse in stores and of course, on Macys.com. The collection is mainly womenswear, […] Read More »
Rachel Roy collaborates with Amar’e Stoudemire for ‘LTD. Edition Amar’e + Rachel’ capsule collection
Fashion and basketball. Those are two words you don’t typically hear used together, but designer Rachel Roy is always breaking new boundaries. Her latest collaboration is with none other than professional basketball center and power forward Amar’e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks. The ‘LTD. Edition Amar’e + Rachel‘ capsule collection was created for Rachel’s […] Read More »
Haute news: Rihanna covers Glamour Magazine; David Beckham Bodywear at H&M; Jeffrey Campbell makes vegan shoes and more
Rihanna gets glam for Glamour Magazine‘s September issue. She talks about her music, sex (naturally), Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Chris Brown. Again. (Glamour) David Beckham’s Bodywear for Men will be produced and distributed by H&M. The first collection will sell on February 2, just in time for Valentine’s Day. (WWD) Reconsider these 17 stylish […] Read More »
Haute news: Pierre Balmain line coming soon; DvF, Tahari, and others design Fashion Week bikes; Spanx makes activewear; the Bumbys will judge you
Balmain Is Adding a Sister Line, Pierre Balmain, with a more casual, downtown vibe and with slightly less excessive prices: fom $172-$1,291. (WWD) The Bumbys are out to judge you. Be prepared, especially if you’re wearing platform shoes, liberty prints, neon or cutoff shorts. (NY Mag) Photo: Melissa Hom During New York Fashion Week, Bowery […] Read More »
Cheap chic: Giuliana Rancic to Launch Affordable Clothing Line
Working on-camera at E News, Fashion Police and on her reality show “Giuliana & Bill” is not enough for Giuliana Rancic. The celebrity news anchor is also working on the launch of her clothing line, which is currently in the sample production phase. The 10-12 piece collection will include a deconstructed faux leather jacket and […] Read More »
Win a $250 Giftcard from SSENSE, see Alexander Wang’s 2012 Resort handbags, shop hot white summer watches and more on Weekly Shopping and Goodies
A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a $250 Giftcard from SSENSE. Enter to win! Handbag du Jour features the colorful and covetable 2012 Resort handbag collection by Alexander Wang. RedPoppy is excited for Kate Spade’s new tongue-twister lipstick collection! Shopping and Info is making her first Fall purchase on Chloe’s Black Riding Boots! TheFind […] Read More »
Haute fashion line for your little ‘L.A.M.B.’s: Gwen Stefani to launch Harajuku Mini for Target
When it comes to designer collaborations, Target is the certified leader. But unlike Target’s previous collaborations (Rodarte, Calypso and Mulberry, and the upcoming Missoni line), the recently announced one isn’t for women or juniors – it’s for babies, children and tweens. Singer, fashion designer and style icon Gwen Stefani is partnering with Target to launch […] Read More »
What to buy for your man – David Beckham bodywear
So we’re a bit biased – we think anything David Beckham models, kicks or touches turns to gold. But the proof is in the pudding. His name and brand equaled retail gold for Emporio Armani. His collaboration with Armani underwear pretty much doubled their gross turnover – from 16 million euros/$22.7 million in 2007 (pre-Beckham) […] Read More »
5 best Spring sweaters, fabulous Jimmy Choos, win a BB Dakota trench and more on Weekly Shopping and Goodies
A Few Goody Gumdrops We just love Ray Ban Sunglasses and they continue to be a reasonably priced staple! Fashion Hippo loves rain boots so much more when it is Hunter Wellingtons Sale. And look at these prices. Handbag du Jour‘s pick for haute bag of the week is this rainbow Fendi Zucca laminated canvas […] Read More »