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Karl Lagerfeld collaborates with Chateau Rauzan-Segla, the Chanel-owned winery, on limited-edition Grand Cru Classé bottle
Karl Lagerfeld has his fashionable hands in everything. From his line at Macy’s, to his beauty collab with Sephora, and most recently the launch of his masstige line ‘Karl’, he’s now designing wine labels. He previously lent his likeness to the design of Coca Cola Light bottles, so this isn’t a stretch. Also, the Château Rauzan-Ségla vineyard was acquired by the house...
Fashion designers support Obama’s 2012 re-election with “Runway to Win” limited-edition collection
The Obama 2012 campaign has partnered with 22 designers to create limited-edition items that will raise funds for the President’s 2012 re-election. The “Runway to Win” initiative officially started last week, and so far, we like what we see! The collection of t-shirts, scarves, bracelets and totes, designed by the likes of Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Beyoncé...
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We pick the Christopher Kane ‘Aqua’ Clutch, Valentino ‘Rockstud’ Satchel and more as the five best bags of 2011
We love scouring the internet to find and share the hautest handbags that represent original style, innovative design and the latest trends. Since 2011 has come to an end, check out our five favorite bags from the last year.
Christopher Kane Aqua gel-filled PVC clutch
Known for his provocative style and edgy approach to fashion, Scottish designer Christopher Kane continued to make his mark with...
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‘Alexander McQueen – Savage Beauty’ book – Day 16 of What’s Haute’s ’20 Days of Holiday Gifts’
A true fashion lover is someone who stood in line at the Met Museum for 3+ hours to see the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit. So that person surely would appreciate the book of the same name, as a holiday gift. Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty by Andrew Bolton, Tim Blanks, Susannah Frankel and Sølve Sundsbø, features interviews, brilliant photography of McQueen and his iconic designs, quotes...
Glitzy and glamorous pretty much sums up the Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2012 collection
We can’t even believe designers are showing their Fall 2012 wares, already! But they are, so we sneaked a peek at the glitzy, glamorous collection from Roberto Cavalli. The designer’s Pre-Fall 2012 line features iconic Cavalli touches, like animal print, fringe, and metallics, and the entire collection is incredibly (and expectedly) over-the-top. As we would expect it to be. Roberto Cavalli...
Karl Lagerfeld to launch ‘Karl’ masstige line, this January
Karl Lagerfeld sure keeps himself busy. Just on the heels of his Karl Lagerfeld for Macy’s Impulse line comes his latest announcement – he’s set to launch his namesake ‘Karl’ masstige collection this January.
WWD reports that Lagerfeld’s 100-piece women’s line will retail for $95 to $450 and will have a “street and rock ‘n’ roll flavor”....
Giambattista Valli for Impulse Only at Macy’s designer collaboration launches Oct. 26 [IMAGES]
New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week‘s have finally wrapped for the season but the average woman won’t be wearing those collections anyway. More likely she’ll be rocking pieces from a designer collaboration, which seems to be THE THING TO DO these days. Next up is the “Giambattista Valli for Impulse Only at Macy’s” capsule collection, their fourth designer...
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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 Spring 2012 line received...
It’s official! Jason Wu for Target designer collaboration is a GO for Feb. 2012 [UPDATED]
UPDATED: Check out these exclusive sneak peek images from the Jason Wu for Target collection:
Exclusive images via A Bullseye View
So even thought the craze over the Missoni for Target still has not yet died down, the retailer has gone ahead and announced its next Go International designer collaboration – Jason Wu for Target! Yesterday, Target Style dropped a series of hints on their Twitter...
Trend report: Color clash at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012
Matthew Williamson Spring 2012 runway
London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear shows have officially kicked off this week and among the many designers showing, one thing seems to be the common trend on the runway – color, and lots of it. Colorblock is still present but designers are going beyond that and pairing multiple garments in similar shades, rather than contrasting colors....
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is almost here–are you ready?
September marks the end of summer but the start of Fall shopping and of course, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! New York Fashion Week begins this Thursday, Sept. 8 and runs through Thursday, Sept. 15. As Fashion Week Insiders, we’ve got you covered, with coverage straight from the runways at Lincoln Center, MAC/MILK Studios and other locations throughout the city. Here’s a sampling of the designers...
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Wearable art: Diego Dolcini Fanned Zip-Back sandals
We live for finding designers who take high fashion to the next level by creating complicated, innovative accessories that blow our mind. If we had an unlimited budget and a major red carpet event to attend, we would totally rock the Diego Dolcini Fan Zipped-Back Sandals. They strike just the right balance of edge, beauty and elegance with its two-tone fan-pleated chiffon, Swarovski crystal embellishments...
Haute Off The Runway: Chanel Fall 2011 Couture collection
Chanel‘s Fall 2011 Couture collection is everything you’d imagine a Chanel collection to look like. There were tons of boxy-cut tweed jackets, pencil skirts and peplum-style suits, plus mid-length wool coats. The entire collection was full of menswear-inspired silhouettes and heavy on fabrics (tweed, wool, feathers, chiffon, mesh and satin were often paired) with dark colors like black,...
See the first 5 Looks from Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse at Macy’s
Recently we showed you sketches from the Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse at Macy’s collection. Today we received images from Macy’s, of the actual merchandise and we have to say we’re quite pleased! The pieces consist of sophisticated tweed, blush-colored and floral dresses as well as a rock-n-roll look of leather pants and a vest, plus a Karl Lagerfeld signature high-collared blouse....
Rihanna’s LOUD Tour Looks and On-Stage Style Rundown
We’ve followed every step of Rihanna’s style evolution, from her early ‘Girl Like Me‘ days of long hair and Hervé Léger dresses, to her ‘Good Girl Gone Bad‘ and ‘Rated R‘ days of her half-shaved head, blond mohawks and rocker-inspired looks, to the present, where she rocks ‘LOUD‘ red locks and colorful outfits. At her concert at The Meadowlands...
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The Sketches Are Here! Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy’s
Back in March we shared with you the details on Macy’s Impulse capsule series, with legendary designers Kinder Aggugini, Matthew Williamson and Karl Lagerfeld. Well two of the sketches from the “Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy’s” collection are now available and we can get a sneak peek at what to put on our shopping lists this Fall! The limited-edition collection launches...
What we’re watching – A Fashion Mind: Karl Lagerfeld
Some refer to him as Kaiser Karl, some say he’s quirky and kooky; many label him a creative genius. Call him what you want but Karl Lagerfeld is the reigning king of one of the world’s largest luxury brands, Chanel. In this film by Godfrey Deeny for Imagine Fashion, you’ll get an up-close-and-personal look and listen to Lagerfeld’s take on his life and loves both inside and...
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The Mother Denim Fall 2011 Lookbook is full of ‘Unicorns’, ‘Maidens’ and ‘Drama’
This year, the unofficial award for best 70′s-style flared denim goes to Mother. With a name like Mother, you’d expect a line full of ‘mom jeans’, but that’s not at all what you’ll find. Launched in 2010 by Lela Tillem and Tim Kaeding (former execs at 7 for All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity), Mother had some of the hottest selling jeans (and are arguably some...
H&M announces newest designer collaboration: Versace for H&M! (IMAGES)
H&M just announced its newest collaboration – with famed Italian fashion house Versace! WWD reports that Donatella Versace signed on with Swedish-headquartered Hennes & Mauritz to be its annual guest designer. The women’s, men’s and home collection is said to be “a look back to Versace’s vibrant heritage,” will include studded leather, print, colorful floral pieces,...
nicole by Nicole Miller Fall 2011 Lookbook
If you like Nicole Miller for the brand’s feminine silhouettes and artful prints, then you’ll love her lower-priced line, nicole by Nicole Miller.
We received the the Fall 2011 nicole by Nicole Miller lookbook and it’s full of chic, lounge-y separates, including printed tunic tops and dresses, leggings, slouchy hats and sleek open and closed-toe wedge booties. This line is exclusive...
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