How much do you love Karl? Lagerfeld, that is. He is the inspiration behind the new Fendi Karlito Capsule Collection of apparel, shoes and accessories. It’s described as an “an eye-catching capsule collection that is both ironic and sophisticated, fusing fur with denim and sportswear in a playful yet luxurious way.” The Karlito Collection pieces […] Read More »
Up for a Splurge? These Chanel x Monster headphones will cost you £4,170!
If the price of Chanel bags is no biggie to you, then you’ll love the brand’s latest expensive accessory: luxury headphones! As seen on the Chanel Fall 2014 runway show, aka Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel supermarket, these pricey Chanel x Monster headphones are available this month. But they’ll cost you: £4,170 to be exact. So what do you […] Read More »
North West draped in Chanel for CR Fashion Book
“It is never too early to care about fashion.” – Karl Lagerfeld. And when your parents are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, this philosophy is even more true! Their one-year old daughter, North West, who as already graced the pages of Vogue (before her first birthday!) has just scored some additional fashion cred: another high-fashion […] Read More »
What’s Haute: Beyonce’s surprise album; Erykah Badu for Givenchy + more
Last night, Beyonce releases a surprise, new, 14-song album, along with 30-second music-video teasers and a ton of designer looks. (NY Mag) Nine-year old Melissa Jade “Missy X” Aiello runs T-shirt brand, Tees By Missy X. On the shirts, she creates hand-drawn portraits of celebrity clientele including Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour, Wiz Khalifa, Donatella Versace, […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: Kerry Washington for Neutrogena; Karl Lagerfeld’s Choupette-inspired collection; Barneys facing charges of racism; Condé Nast’s internship program to end
This week’s haute fashion news: “Scandal” star Kerry Washington was named creative consultant for Neutrogena. Beginning in 2014, she will appear in ads for Neutrogena, and also will advise on their products and marketing. (LA Times) Photo: Stefanie Keenan Karl Lagerfeld made a capsule accessory collection, inspired by his cat Choupette! (WWD) Barneys NY is […] Read More »
Kim Kardashian on the cover of CR Fashion Book
Kim Kardashian on the cover of CR Fashion Book Never one to stay out of the spotlight for too long, Kim Kardashian is gracing the cover of this month’s CR Fashion Book. Inside, there’s an interesting spread of her featuring her bare, pregnant belly in one pic and donning Kanye West‘s bejeweled crystal Maison Martin […] Read More »
Haute buy: KARL Dawn striped merino wool mini dress
No doubt about it, Karl Lagerfeld always does black and white right. Case in point – the Dawn striped merino wool mini dress from his Karl collection. This simple sheath dress is simply chic with a stylish mix of horizontal, vertical and chevron-style white stripes against a black backdrop. Add some funky neon accessories or […] Read More »
Haute Fashion + Beauty News Roundup: Jennifer Hudson for QVC; Essie Opens Salon; YSL is Changing its Name; Narciso Rodriguez Teams Up With Kohl’s, Karl Lagerfeld for shu uemura + Get Ready for Project Runway Season 10
Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson designs line of clothes for QVC – Jennifer Hudson is launching a collection for QVC designed for every woman. The affordably-priced, 14-piece line includes staples like a dresses, maxi skirts, tops and leggings and will premiere on QVC & QVC.com on September 10. (The Huffington Post) Photo: QVC Essie now offers an “out-of-bottle experience” – Essie will […] 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: Kanye West confirmed to show at Paris Fashion Week F/W ’12; Plus size blogger Marie Denee strikes back at Karl Lagerfeld over Adele ‘fat’ comments’; IMAN Cosmetics names Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim of Mataano, new brand ambassadors; Kylie Bisutti quits Victoria’s Secret
Whether you loved or hated his debut show at Paris Fashion Week, Kanye West is back for a second go. His PR firm, the Karla Otto agency, confirmed that Mr. West will show on March 6 at 9.30 p.m., during PFW, at a venue yet to be announced. Though details are fuzzy, we do know […] Read More »
KARL – now at Net-a-Porter!
Yesterday was dominated by Karl Lagerfeld news – wine label collabs, Chanel’s haute couture show being held on a plane and now this – KARL, now available at Net-a-Porter! We told you a few months back that Karl Lagerfeld was launching a masstige womenswear line, consisting of 100 items, including silver jeans, ‘Perfecto-style’ vests, cocktail […] Read More »
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 […] 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 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 »
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’ […] Read More »
Shoe of the moment: Walter Steiger Curved Heel Pumps
Each season brings about a new it trend, it bag or it shoe. This season it’s all about the curved heel, and the brand responsible for this new trend is Walter Steiger. The company started in 1932 as an exclusive shoe atelier by Steiger Sr., while Steiger Jr. launched the company to fame starting with […] Read More »
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 […] Read More »