Last month we told you about Christian Louboutin‘s collaboration with Mattel to create a limited-edition Barbie doll. And now, just in time for the holidays, she has arrived – the Cat Burglar Barbie by Christian Louboutin. The limited-edition doll is super stylish, but would you expect any less of Monsieur Louboutin? She wears a black […] Read More »
Zac Posen to design for the girl on the street: introducing Z Spoke
Don’t you just love when designers launch lines for the everyday woman? We do. We’ve long been fans of Zac Posen but stuck to shopping only his accessories since his evening dresses reached exorbitant price levels. We’re happy to learn that Zac, according to Women’s Wear Daily, is launching a new lower-priced collection for spring […] Read More »
Barbie by Christian Louboutin
Since it’s almost Christmas, you know what that means – a new version of the Barbie doll is hitting stores for parents to fight over. But this time, they may be fighting for it for themselves and not their daughters (or sons as the case may be). That’s because shoe designer of the moment (or […] Read More »
Rent the Runway: haute couture that you love, wear and return
UPDATE: Rent the Runway is currently INVITATION-ONLY. In order to join, please email me at editor (at) whatshaute (dot) com. Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a fickle shopper. ‘Buy today, return tomorrow’ has long been my motto. Not everything of course – I do like to keep my closet well-stocked. But […] Read More »
Gabriel Aubry is the new face of Louis Vuitton
Halle Berry‘s hottie boyfriend (and baby Nahla’s daddy) Gabriel Aubry has just been named the new face of Louis Vuitton. This is definitely a step up from Keith Richards. The Canadian-born, Calvin Klein and Versace model has already shot photos in Ibiza for LV’s spring campaign. Aubry’s agency, Wilhelmina Models, got him the contract. Madonna […] Read More »
Liya Kebede stars in H&M’s fall/winter 2009 ad campaign
H&M recently unveiled its new winter campaign starring models Liya Kebede and Andres Velencoso Segura. Kebede looks gorgeous as usual and Segura is pretty hot too. The latest campaign is a playful take on H&M’s thicker knits for winter weather. The chunky sweater’s Kebede is wearing come in a variety of light, pastel colors with […] Read More »
$3 million diamond-studded Harlequin Fantasy Bra at Victoria’s Secret
Marisa Miller is this year’s lucky model to wear the world’s most expensive bra. The $3 million diamond studded Harlequin Fantasy Bra is made by none other than Victoria’s Secret (in collaboration with Damiani), featured in its Secret Christmas Dreams & Fantasies Catalogue and debuting on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion runway show on Dec. 1. […] Read More »
Forever 21 does the Twist – ballet style
Tomorrow (October 28), Forever 21 is launching its next capsule collection. Part of the brand’s Twist line, this particular capsule consists of all ballet-themed pieces. Channel your inner dancer with tulle tutu-style skirts, scoop neck tees with printed images of toe shoes, ruffle details, floral prints, and lace tights. Although the inspiration is childlike and […] Read More »
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen launch Olsenboye
Just last week, the Olsen twins became members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for their luxury brand, The Row and their contemporary line, Elizabeth & James. Now, According to Women’s Wear Daily, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are launching Olsenboye, a junior brand concept that they presented to, and will be exclusive […] Read More »
Nicole Richie to launch contemporary womenswear line
According to Women’s Wear Daily, Nicole Richie is set to launch her new contemporary women’s clothing line called Winter Kate, taking after her daughter Harlow’s two middle names. The 37-piece line, which will hit stores in February, will be available in Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ron Herman, Intermix and Kitson. Richie said: […] Read More »
What were they thinking? Emanuel Ungaro + Lindsay Lohan
It was the gasp heard round the world, or in Paris, at least, when Emanuel Ungaro debuted its Spring 2010 collection, ‘designed’ by Estrella Archs and Lindsay Lohan. Several weeks ago, the fashion house ‘tapped’ La Lohan to join as an “artistic advisor”. This was her first collection co-designed with new design chief Archs. And […] Read More »
Tory Burch – Spring/Summer 2010 Presentation #NYFW
During fashion week, where would you find yourself in the same room as Anna Wintour and Toni Braxton? Tory Burch of course! The favorite designer of mine held a presentation near the end of fashion week and even at 9 in the morning, it was a zoo of fashionistas (myself included) clamoring to see what’s […] Read More »
Maria Pinto – Spring/Summer 2010
We’ve been eyeing the First Lady’s fashions even before she became the First Lady and the one name we kept hearing over and over again was Maria Pinto. The Chicago-based designer has been dressing Michelle Obama long before the nation took notice, and it’s easy to see why Pinto’s designs are a favorite of Mrs. […] Read More »
She By Sheree – Spring/Summer 2010 at New York Fashion Week
So we’ve been waiting all year for She by Sheree and the line finally debuted during New York Fashion Week. Sooo, the looks aren’t necesarily ‘wow’-worthy but, well…they are wearable. Both Sheree’s line and Lisa Wu-Hartwell’s ‘Closet Freak’ line have that sort of slightly upscale bebe vibe – they’re full of cutesy contemporary separates that […] Read More »
Toni Francesc – Spring/Summer 2010
Toni Francesc‘s water-inspired show was a delight to the visual and audio senses. The Catalan designer’s Spring-Summer 2010 collection titled “Water’s Mood” paid homage to water in all its forms. A video installation with moving images of water – waves, currents and water drops – got us in the mood to be wowed. And that, […] Read More »
The Rachel Zoe collection for QVC looks very familiar…
UPDATE: Shop the Rachel Zoe for QVC Collection online here! Rachel Zoe‘s clothing line looks a lot like something we’ve seen before. Oh, yes, it looks just like the very wardrobe of…well, Rachel Zoe. Known for her equal parts boho and vintage glam style and fashion styling, the star stylist is set to unveil her fashion […] Read More »
Ramona Singer for HSN: gorgeous estate jewelry…gorgeous prices
If you follow my beauty reviews, you’ll recall I recently raved about Ramona Singer of the Real Housewives of New York, and her amazing new skincare line. Well, I’m very excited to let you know all about her gorgeous collection of art deco, estate-inspired jewelry Ramona is a graduate of FIT with a very extensive […] Read More »
RACHEL Rachel Roy collection now available in stores and online
I was excited to learn that Rachel Roy’s new affordable collection called RACHEL Rachel Roy, is now available at select Macy’s stores as well as RachelRoy.com. I first told you about the RACHEL collection back in April, with just a preview of the accessories. Well now the full line is here and it has been […] Read More »